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Cassia County Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 30,2026
Cassio County Courthouse . Commission Chombers
7459 Overlond Ave . Room 206 . Burley lD 83378
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 A6ENDA ITE
1) 9:03 AM Call to order
2) Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
3) 9:06 AM Roll call
Roll Call.
Present: Leonard M. Beck - Chair, Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Sharene Ahlin - Deputy Clerk
(Not voting)
4) 9:06 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed.
9:13 AM Mr. McMurray joined the meeting.
5) 9:14 AM Approve payables for 313012026
9:14 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of 5569,745.89 as presented on 3/30/2026,
Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
6) 9:15 AM Review and approval of Alcohol License applications for which there is a transcribable verbatim
record of the proceedings as required by ldaho Code 0 23-1015.
a) Pomerelle Mountain Resort - transfer of Beer, Wine, Liquot 2026-34
9:16 Motion and Action: Enter into a hearing for a beer and alcohol license, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:19 AM Motion and Action: Approve the transfer of license 2026-34 to Pomerelle Mountain Resort LLC from
Anderwood lnc. as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion
passed unanimously.
7) Executive Sessions
10:50 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 574-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues, tdaho Code S 74-206 (1) (f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding pend ing/imminently-
likelV litigation, and ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (i) to communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding
pending/imminently-likely claims, 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.
cASStA COUNW COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Monday, March 30, 2025
lnstrument # 2026001562
BURLEY. CASSIA, IDAHO
No. of P.ges: 7
L-20-2026
04:24:19 PM
Recorded for : CASSIA COUNTY COMM
JOSEPH LARSEN
ExOItrcio Recorder DePutY
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1L:07 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
11:38 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 574-206 (1^) (b) to consider
personnel issues, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous rollcall vote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
12:03 PM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
8) 9:21 AM Consider issuing a proclamation naming June as Men's Health Month
a) A letter received from the Men's Health Network was reviewed for the record.
b) The Board has been asked issue a proclamation.
c) Matter will be placed on the agenda for an upcoming meeting for additional discussion.
9) 10:24 AM Determine name for new building
a) There was discussion of possible names for the building with the preferred suggestion being "Cassia
County Ad ministration Build ing."
b) Matter will be placed on the next agenda for further consideration.
10) 10:26 AM Sign Oakley Dam Grant extension of performance
a) The list of items to be completed required additionaltime.
b) An extension of the period of performance through March 27 ,2026 was req uested.
10:27 AM Motion and Action: Extend the date for the Office of Emergency Management with the Oakley Canal
Company as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed
una nimously.
L1) 10:28 AM Review and authorize Notice of Hearing on fee increase for collection of special assessments for
water districts
a) There was discussion that the Treasurer's office currently bills 51.50 per water user.
b) The Treasurer's office has requested to increase the fee to 54.00 per invoice.
10;43 AM Motion and Action: Set the hearing for a proposed fee increase for irrigation districts for May 4, 2026
at 121:15 AM as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion
passed una nimously.
10:45 AM Motion and Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-05 Declaring a local drought disaster emergency as
presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously
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12) 10:44 AM Declare County Drought Emergency, and sign Resolution No. 2026-05
a) Chair Beck discussed that Twin Falls County was also considering a declaration of Drought Emergency.
b) The Drought Declaration will be effective on the date that it is signed and will expire as ot L2/31/2O26.
13) 10:49 AM Execute letter of support for Albion QRU seeking funding for vehicle
10:49 AM Motion and Action: Approve sending letter of support for the Albion Quick Response Unit for the
purchase of a Ram 2500 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member
Motion passed u nanimously.
SCHEDULED ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
14) 9:27 AM Review and approve Order of Extermination and Notice to Comply
9:30 AM Motion and Action: Establish the Order of Extermination as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:36 AM Motion and Action: lssue a Notice to Comply with Order for Extermination of Noxious weeds in Cassia
County as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed
unanimously.
15) 9:39 AM Sign Agreement for Noxious Weed Control with ITD
9:41 AM Motion and Action: Approve the agreement for Noxious Weed Control with the ldaho Transportation
Department as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion
passed una nimously.
16) 9:45 AM Department Head Reports lncluding Budgetary Updates
a) Reports were received from Treasurer Laura Greener, Chief Deputy Assessor Mirella Mancias, 5heriff
Jarrod Thompson, Undersheriff Kevin Horak, Adult Misdemeanor Probation Administrator Amber
Prewitt, Weed and Pest Supervisor Michael Ottley, Road and Bridge Supervisor Ryan Ward, Coroner
Craig Rinehart, Extension Educator Grace Wittman, l.T. Director Ean Pigford, Building and Zoning
Administrator Kerry McMurray, Clerk Joseph W. Larsen and Deputy Auditor Sharene Ahlin.
b) General matters were reported. ltems of note included:
i) Ottley expressed concern regarding the dry conditions and the upcoming summer season.
ii) Mancias discussed the letter received from the ldaho State Tax Commission regarding the
noncompliance of assessment of vacant residential categories. The Assessor's Office will work with
their consulting appraiser on the matter.
iii) Sheriff Thom pson d iscussed the reported that the bill for the license plate stickers elimination had
passed. He explained that all license plates that are run through ilets are done so at a cost to the
county. Deputies will be asked to run only those plates absolutely necessary.
iv) Pigford discussed that the CAI VPN tunnel is being configured since the replacement of the firewall.
He explained that the replacement of the firewall has spurred a large number of service requests
and that the increase was expected as they move through the process.
17) 11:07 AM Construction project status report and items for consideration - Gary Jones Construction
a) Don Christopherson from Gary Jones Construction appeared to provide an update to the Board.
b) Christopherson reported that more ofthe waste drain lines had been placed.
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18) 11:17 AM Budget Kick Off meeting
a) Those in attendance included; Karla Beck, Rob Hutchison, Kraig Franks, CraiB Rinehart, Theresa Forthun,
Mirella Mancias, Grace Wittman, Michael Ottley, Todd Quast, Kerry McMurray, Laura Greener, Ryan
Ward, Amber Prewitt, Jarrod Thompson and Shannon Taylor.
b) Deputy Auditor Michelle Wallace reviewed the process and timelines for the FY2027 budget cycle,
noting that the workbooks were currently ready for entry by the departments. Departments were asked
to enter their departmental budgets by 4122/2026. fhe review process with the Board will follow.
c) Final full budget assembly must occur by 7/20/2026,to be followed by approval for publication on
712712026. The public budget hearing is scheduled for 8/2412A26.
19]. 12:04 PM Adjourn
L2:O4 PM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member
Motion passed u nanimously.
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APPROVED:
Leona rd M. Beck, Chair
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD:
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Sha rene Ahlin
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CASSIA COI.JNTY
PAGI] I OF I
BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
* UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE .
Fund
48% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED
Budget
Actual
Demand/Claims
Amt
Budget
Remaining
ol, Budget
Remaining
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0004
0008
0012
001 3
001 6
0029
0048
GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE)
ROAD & BRIDGE
AMBULANCE SERVICES
JUSTICE FUND
M-C MISDEMEANOR PROBATION
911 COMMUNICATIONS
SOCIAL SERVICES-ASSISTANCE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
APPROVED FOR
COMMISSIONER
5,093,499.00
712,150.O0
278,425.00
15,639,677.00
1,390,000.00
954,840.00
99,000.00
12,531,140.00
4,295,615.00
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2,372,709.82
143,549.23
117,334.25
6,867,442.34
609,587.92
69,761.86
42,178.52
1,698,477.51
1,803,706.47
Total Amount Paid
17,760.28
6,289.87
22,979.25
65,782.26
17,590.61
150.00
500.00
286,301.28
152,392.34
2,720,789.18
568,600.77
161 ,090.75
8,772,234.66
780,412.O8
885,078.14
56,821.48
10,832,662.49
2,491,908.53
53%
80%
58%
56%
56%
93%
570h
86%
58%
569,745.89
STATE OF IDAHO
CASSIA COUNTY
WE, THE CASSIACOUNTY 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
TOTHE BESTOF OUR KNOWLEDGEACCURATEANDARE JUSTCLAIMSAGAINSTTHE COUNTY, ANDTHATTHEREARE FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT THEREOF IN THE COUNTY
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SUMMARY CLAIMS APPROVAL REPORT
INCLUDING
BUDGET BALANCES
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