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Cassia County Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 9, 2026
Cossio County Courthouse . Commission Chombers
7459 Overlond Ave . Room 2O6 . Burley lD 83318
9:00 AM
The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met today at the place and time as posted by agenda
pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-204 for Open Meetings Law.
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
1) 9:00 AM Call to order
2) Pledge ofAllegiance and prayer
3) 9:02 AM Roll call
Roll Call.
Present: Leonard M. Beck - Chair, Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Sharene Ahlin - Deputy Clerk
(Not voting)
11:45 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of 5528,086.50 as presented on219/2026,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Leonard M. Beck - Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
6) 9:12 AM Approve minutes from 814/2025,81Lt12025,8118/2025,812512025,9/8/2025,9/L2/2025,
9 I ts / 202s, 71 22 12026, r/ 26 I 2026 and 212/ 2026
9:12 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 8/4/2025 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:13 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 8117/2125 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:14 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 8/L812O25 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:14 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from a/25/2O25 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:15 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 9/8/2025 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
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Monday, February 9, 2026
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tor COiiiIISSIONERS MINUTES
4) 9:02 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed.
5) 11:44 AM Approve payables for 2/9/2026
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9:15 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 9172/2025 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:16 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 9/t5/2025 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:17 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from L/22/2025 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:18 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from L12612026 as updated by Chair Beck to include that he had
requested a copy of a lease for Pomerelle from Mr. Draper, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent
R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:19 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 21212026 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
71 11:08 AM Approval of Clerk's Office recommendations regarding junior college Certificates of Residency
11:08 AM Motion and Action: Approve Clerk's Office recommendations to approve three junior college
Certificates of Residency as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member.
Motion passed unanimously.
8) 11:09 AM Personnel Matters - Change of Status Requests
a) CCSO - Christian Villanueva - Senior Patrol Deputy (city) - promotion
b) CCSO - Ethan Justice - Senior Patrol Deputy (county) - promotion
c) CCSO - Gilbert Robles - Senior Patrol Deputy (city) - promotion
11:11 AM Motion and Action: Approve Change of Status Requests as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9) Executive Sessions
10:25 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (b)to consider
personnel issues, ldaho Code 574-2OO (1) (d)to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure, ldaho
Code 5 74-2OG (1) (fl to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation, and
ldaho Code 974-206 (1) (i)to communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently-likely
claims, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
11:08 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement.
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1L:18 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues and ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending
/imminently likely litigation, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
11:44 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
10) 11:15 AM Approve payment of invoice to Gary D Jones Construction
The invoice was fo r 52f!,848.22 and included earth and concrete work
11:17 AM Motion and Action: Approve payment of invoice to Gary D Jones Construction in the amount of
52fL,848.22 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion
passed unanimously.
SCHEDULED ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
11) 9:20 AM Reports from VSO
a) Veteran's Service OfficerCharles Driscoll reviewed the reportof activities for January 2026.
b) He noted that they had completed 117 personal interviews and had 2100 traveled miles to meet with
veterans.
12) 9:29 AM Enterprise fleet presentation for Law Enforcement vehicles
a) Matt Pryor with Enterprise Fleet Leasing appeared to present a vehicle leasing proposal to the Board.
b) The presentation was divided into two portions, with 12 vehicles for the Jail, Probation and Revaluation,
and approximately 36 vehicles for the Sheriffs Department.
c) They projected a ten-year savings for the Jail, Probation and Revaluation vehicles of 514,074. For the
sheriffs department vehicles, the ten-year savings flgure was estimated at 5425,270.
d) The benefits of leasing were discussed to include having a newer fleet with more frequent vehicle
replacement intervals, as well as a lower cost of ownership overall.
e) Commissioner Searle will review the proposal with the affected departments to determine if it would be
appropriate for representatives from Enterprise to meet with individual departments.
13) 9:59 AM Discuss for approval a widow's Benefit Application for Carder
a) Treasurer Greener presented a request from Judy Carder for one time assistance from the Widow's
Benefit Fund. Her parcel is currently three years delinquent.
b) A benefit of 5482.70 was authorized to be paid from the Widows Benefit Trust Fund.
c) The board also authorized the cancellation of 511.33 in late fees as well as a cancellation of interest in
the amount of 5215.89.
10:10 AM Motion and Action: Allow the Widows Benefit Fund to help Ms. Carder and for her 2022 taxes the
county will forgive the amounts listed and she will pay the 575.00 for 2022 taxes, with the remaining three years
to be caught up as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by fent R. Searle - Member. Motion
passed unanimously.
14) 10:1.2 AM Approve 911 phone equipment maintenance agreement with All Wireless Communications for
zetron support for one year - Sheriff
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a) lt was discussed that the Zetron service will be phased out once the system has been replaced.
b) Undersheriff Kevin Horak stated that the support was needed for an additionalyear to bridge the gap
while they are in transition to the newer system.
10:17 AM Motion and Action: Approve the Zetron Support for call taking equipment for one year in the amount
of 510,582.32 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion
passed unanimously.
15) 10:19 AM Consider quote for transition from Google to Microsoft Email Migrations for Cassia County
a) lT Director Ean Pigford discussed that the initial cost includes the cost of migration and comes to a total
of 577,782. The renewalcost in the second year is estimated at 545,672.
b) He explained that this transition would include Microsoft software licensing.
c) Commissioner Kunau asked for clarification of the billing and licensing history. Pigford requested an
Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (d) to consider records that are exempt from
public disclosure. Executive Session was entered into under item #9.
d) Matter will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting for further discussion.
161 Lt:L2 AM Construction project status report and items for consideration.
a) The foundation walls were poured earlier in the day.
b) Chad Gill remarked that they are presently within two weeks ofthe anticipated schedule.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
17) Proposed County building discussion - no additionaldiscussion
18) 11:59 AM Adjourn
11:59 AM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member.
Motion passed unanimously.
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CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION
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Monday, February 9, 2026
APPROVED:
Leonard M. Beck, Chair
DEPUTY CTERK OF THE BOARD:
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Sha rene Ahlin
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02106/2026 l3:06:12 FN502WBS STEPHANIE HITT
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BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
* UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE
Fund
OOOI GTNTNAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE)
ROAD & BRIDGE
DISTRICT COURT
JUSTICE FUND
M-C MISDEMEANOR PROBATION
911 COMMUNICATIONS
SOCIAL SERVICES.ASSISTANCE
CASSIA COUNTY FAIR
REVALUATION
WATERWAYS
NOXIOUS WEED & PEST
SNOWMOBILE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
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CASSIA COT]NTY
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APPROVAL
CLAIM
DGBT
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BALA REPORT
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35% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED
Budget
Actual
Demand/Claims Budeet
7o Budset
Amt
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5,093,499.00
712,150.00
399,326.00
15,639,677.00
1,390,000.00
954,840.00
99,000.00
301 ,913.00
468,000.00
84,000.00
518,550.00
37,620.00
12,531,140.00
4,295,615.00
1 ,686,818.53
108,920.18
133,593.13
4,865,412.88
441,380.18
41,771.24
35,678.52
82,071.32
146,142.03
1,781.88
186,461 .39
61,738.04
735,940.91
1,352,934.97
Total Amount Paid
79,885.05
4,696.08
4,785.91
269,548.91
37,468.02
3,526.54
3,000.00
1,512.00
7,900.95
9,810.18
9,126.27
19.95
51.55
96,755.09
3,406,680.47
603,229.82
265,732.87
10,774,264.12
948,619.82
913,068.76
63,321.48
219,841.68
321,857.97
82.218.12
332,088.61
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CASSIA COUNTY
WE, THE CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BEING DULY SWORN DO HEREBY CERTIFYAND DECLARE THAT
WE HAVE REVIEWED THE DEMANDS ENUMERATEDAND REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING REGISTER, AND THAT THE SAME ARE
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ACCURATE AND ARE JUST CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY, AND THAT THERE ARE FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT THEREOF
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