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Cassia County Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 9,2026
Cassio County Courthouse . Commission Chombers
7459 Overland Ave . Room 205 . Burley lD 83318
8:00 AM Tour of Mini Cassia Criminal Justice Center with Minidoka County Commissioners
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) 9:05 AM Call to order
2) Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
3) 9:08 AM Roll call
Roll Call.
Present: Leonard M. Beck - Chair, Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Sharene Ahlin - Deputy Clerk
(Not voting)
4) 9:08 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed.
9:15 AM Mr. McMurray joined the meeting.
5) 9:23 AM Approve payables for 3/9/2026
9:23 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of S1,048,505.97 as presented on3/9/2026,
Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member.
a) lt was discussed that the purchase of equipment to customize patrol vehicles had been included in the
payables. Additional information was requested from Sheriff Thompson.
b) 11:12 AM Sherifflarrod Thompson explained that the equipment was to customize four new vehicles
being purchased for the department.
11:14 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of S1,048,505.97 as presented on3/912026,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
6) 9:24 AM Approve minutes trom 2/17 12026 and 2/2312026
9:24 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 2/L7/2026 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
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Motion died for lack of a vote.
9:25 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 2/23/2026 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
7) 9:25 AM Approval of Clerk's Office recommendations regarding junior college Certificates of Residency
9:26 AM Motion and Action: Approve Clerk's Office recommendations to approve one junior college Certificate
of Residency as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion
passed u nanimously.
8) 9:26 AM Personnel Matters - Change of Status Requests
a) Sheriff - Wayne Winder - Part Time Bailiff - voluntary resignation
b) Treasurer - Sharon Wageman - part time deputy Treasurer - termination for inactivity
c) MCCJC - Ambar Dominguez - Senior Deputy - promotion
9:29 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 Session
10:12 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 974-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues, ldaho Code $ 74-206 (1) (d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure, ldaho
Code 5 74-206 (1) (f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding pend ing/imminently-llkely litigation, and
ldaho Code 974-206 (1) (i) to communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pend ing/imm inently-likely
claims, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll callvote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
10:40 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
10:40 AM Motion and Action: Approve recommendations of the Social Services Director regarding indigent
matters, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously
10) 9:30 AM Review and approve HVAC work to be done by Ramsey Heating and Electric for Assessor's Office
a) Two options for the work were presented. The first option was for installation of new equipment at a
cost of 510,100.00; the second option involved the instaltation of the system previously removed from
the former Public Defender's office building at a cost of 55,000.00.
b) The Board selected the second option at a cost of 55,000.00.
9:32 AM Motion and Action: Approve the expenditure of S5,000.00 for the installation of the used mini-split
system as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed
unanimously.
11) 9:48 AM FY2027 Budget Meeting preparation Discussion
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a) Deputy Auditor Michelle Wallace suggested holding a budget "kick off" meeting for all departments.
b) lt was discussed to schedule that on March 30, 2026 following the department head meeting.
c) Wallace requested that the Board contact the representatives with Waterways, Fair, Snowmobile, gll
and the Historical Society to request that they attend this meeting.
12) 10:03 AM Sign appreciation plaque for Jeff Chatburn
10:04 AM Motion and Action: Sign the certificate of appreciation for Mr. Chatburn, Moved by Bob Kunau -
Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
13) 10:06 AM Determine name for new office building
a) lt was discussed that a name should be determined for the new building.
b) The Board considered placement of any name to be placed above the doors.
c) Matter will be placed on the next agenda for further consideration.
14) 11:20 AM County vehicle related matters:
a) Consider disposition of 201"4 Dodge Caravan at the Weed & Pest building
i) A resolution will be prepared to declare the Dodge Caravan as surplus.
b) Consider possible county vehicle acquisition for general county use
i) Chair Beck requested the mileage reimbursement paid over the last five years in order.
c) Declaration of surplus vehicles and/or equipment and schedule public auction
i) Prosecutor Mccord Larsen suggested that they consider a motion to allow Couch Equipment to
handle the sale of the equipment.
ii) Larsen said that their other option would be to publish notice of a public auction and to auction
them off at the courthouse.
11:31 AM Motion and Action: Authorize the county to work with Couch Equipment to sell the seven pieces of
surplus property listed on Resolution 2025-011, excluding the Dodge Charger listed as item #5, as presented,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
15) 11:19 AM Approve Mid Snake River Water Resource FY2026 Annual Contribution invoice
11:20 AM Motion and Action: Approve the FY2026 contribution to the Mid Snake Water Resource Commission
in the amount of 52,787.OO for FY2026 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob
Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
SCHEDULED ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
16) 9:18 AM Reports from VSO
a) The February report of activity was reviewed.
b) Plans for upcoming activities as well as participation in the America 250 celebration were discussed.
17) 9:33 AM Consider updated intercom system and panic buttons for juvenile detention center - Bodily
a) Trent Bodily requested to install an updated intercom system and to add panic buttons in various
locations throughout the facility. He noted that the panic buttons would allow them to quickly summon
assistance in the event of an emergency.
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b) The cost of the ala rm system is $49,154.79 and the cost of the 51,951.07 for a total of551,105.86.He
confirmed that it had been budgeted for. Bodily explained that the matter has already been approved by
the jail committee as well as by Minidoka County's Board of County Commissioners.
c) McMurray stated that the project would be considered a capital improvement and would be split
equally between Cassia and Minidoka counties.
9:36 AM Motion and Action: Approve the expenditure for the intercom system and panic buttons for the
juvenile detention center in the amount of 551,105.86 which will be split 50/50 between the counties as
presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously
18) 9:37 AM Consider bids for remodeling to house Juvenile Probation at MPO building - Prewitt
a) Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director Amber Prewitt requested that the Board consider modifications
to the building that they currently occupy.
b) The bids ranged from S16,040.00 to S33,208.00. The Board requested additional information on the
matter.
c) Matter will be placed on the next agenda.
79) t0:42 AM East Cassia Soil and Water Conservation District periodic report and FY2027 funding request.
a) They reviewed their annual activities and discussed the seedling sale.
b) A video from KMVT regarding seedlings for windbreaks was viewed.
c) They requested funding in the amount of 59,000.00 for FY2027
11:10 AM Motion and Action: Budget and award 59,000.00 to East Cassia Soil and Water Conservation District
for FY2027 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Leonard M. Beck - Chair. Motion
passed una n imously.
20) 10:58 AM West Cassia Soil and Water Conservation District periodic report and FY2027 funding request
a) Their activities and programs were discussed. lt was noted that they also participate in the seedling sales
and that they have a seed drill available for rent for use in the district.
b) A brief video of the FFA soiljudging competition event was viewed.
c) They requested funding in the amount of 59,000.00 for FY2027.
11:11 AM Motion and Action: Budget and award 59.000.00 for West Cassia Soil and Water Conservation District
for FY20Z7 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed
una nimously.
21) 11:16 AM Construction project status report and items for consideration - Gary Jones Construction
a) The concrete footings for the elevator shaft have been completed.
b) The prep for the concrete pad will be worked on next.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
22) 11:36 AM Proposed County building discussion
a) There was discussion regarding moving the Building and Zoning offices into the new building.
b) Those offices could be moved to open up space in the main building for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
11:38 AM Commissioner Searle departed from the meeting.
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?31 t2:O7 PM Adjourn
L2:07 PM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Leonard M Beck - Chair.
Motion passed unanimously.
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APPROVED:
Leonard M. Beck, Chair
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD:
Sha rene Ahlin
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BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS CENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
* UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE .
Fund
GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE)
ROAD & BRIDGE
DISTRICT COURT
JUSTICE FUND
M-C MISDEMEANOR PROBATION
911 COMMUNICATIONS
CASSIA COUNTY FAIR
REVALUATION
NOXIOUS WEED & PEST
SNOWMOBILE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
NARCOTICS SEIZED ASSETS FUND
43% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED
Budget
Actual
Demand/Claims Butlset
7o Budeet
Amt
Remaining RemainTng
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0006
0008
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001 8
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0027
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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
301 ,913.00
468,000.00
518,550.00
37,620.00
12,531,140.00
4,295,6't5.00
30,000.00
1,980,961.24
129,902.84
172,894.40
5,871,783.75
542,365.O2
57,241.36
88,541.71
178,514.61
215,206.46
63,182.87
1,398,918.79
1,565,923.55
6,541.74
Total Amount Paid
127,203.80
8,828.01
7,341.14
378,269.67
22,289.41
4,531.61
1,512.OO
8,440.99
7,162.31
479.76
432,417.55
47,029.72
3,000.00
3,112,537.76
582,247.16
226,431.60
9,767,893.25
847,634.98
897,598.64
213,371.29
289,485.39
303,343.54
-25,562.87
11,132,221.21
2,729,691.45
23,458.26
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1,048,505.97
STATE OF IDAHO
CASSIA COUNTY
WE, THE CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BEING DULY SWORN DO HEREBY CERTIFYAND DECLARE THAT
WE HAVE REVIEWED THE DEMANDS ENUMERATED AND 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
APPROVED
PAYMENT THEREOF IN
DISTRIBUTION AS
ISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
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THE COUNTY TREASURY.
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