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Cassia County Board of Commissioners SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Cassia County Courthouse = Commission Chambers 1459 Overland Ave = Room 206 = Burley ID 83318 9:00 AM The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met today at the place and time as posted by agenda pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-204 for Open Meetings Law. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS 1) 9:02 AM Call to order 2) Pledge of Allegiance and prayer 3) 9:03 AM Roll call Roll Call. Present: Leonard M. Beck - Chair, Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau — Member, Sharene Ahlin — Deputy Clerk (Not voting) 4) 9:04 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed. 9:05 AM Mr. McMurray joined the meeting. 5) 9:05 AM Approve payables for 05/26/2026 9:06 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of $548,090.51 as presented on 05/26/2026, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 6) 12:38 PM Personnel Matters - Change of Status Requests a) Adult Misdemeanor Probation — Brawley Williams - transfer 12:38 PM Motion and Action: Approve Change of Status Requests as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 7) Executive Sessions 12:26 PM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (b) to consider personnel issues and Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure, 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. 12:37 PM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement. 1:06 PM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (b) to consider personnel issues, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION Instrument # 2026002665 SrERIALSESarey BURLEY, CASSIA, IDAHO Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7-13-2026 04:19:54 PM No. of Pages: 8 Recorded for : CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JOSEPH LARSEN Fee: 0.00 1 [Page Ex-Officio Recorder Deputy Index to: COMMISSIONERS MINUTES Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair. 1:23 PM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement. 8) 9:16 AM Review and sign the Tyler Technologies attestation bank form and supporting documentation 9:17 AM Motion and Action: Approve the merchant attestation forms for the Chair to sign as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 9) 9:14 AM Review and approve Right-of-Way permit for Carl Boden 9:15 AM Motion and Action: Approve the Right-of-Way approach application for Carl Boden as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 10) 9:28 AM Received Recommendations from P&Z for amendments to Title 9 and 10, Cassia County Code a) Mr. McMurray briefly reviewed the amendments for the Board. b) He explained that if the Board was to move forward with the process that the next steps would be to schedule a public hearing for the amendments. The amendments were noted to be mostly clarification and clean up items. 11) 9:38 AM Set public hearing date for Title 9 and Title 10 amendments for June 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM 9:38 AM Motion and Action: Set Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM for a hearing on the amendments for Title 9 and 10 of Cassia County Code as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 12) 11:14 AM Approve purchase of iPads for Building Department 11:14 AM Motion and Action: Approve the purchase of two iPads for the amount of $1,499.99 each as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously. SCHEDULED ACTION AGENDA ITEMS 13) 9:21 AM Canvass of Votes for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election IC §34-1205 & §34-1410 - Jones a) Voter turnout was 28.1% overall. b) There were 113 election day registrants. 9:26 AM Motion and Action: Accept the canvass of the votes and proceed with signing the abstract as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 14) 9:39 AM Jackson area addressing & emergency response discussion - Mark Darrington a) Mr. Darrington expressed concern regarding the addressing in his local area. He noted that emergency services are unable to locate the addresses they are dispatched to in his area. He noted that contractors and delivery services are unable to locate his property as well. CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026 2|Page b) Todd Quast explained the history of addressing in the county and noted that addresses are now assigned along a road centerline as opposed to using coordinate geometry. c) Todd Quast will draft a letter to change the address for Mr. Darrington’s home. 15) 9:58 AM Department Head Reports Including Budgetary Updates a) Reports were received from Assessor Mart Adams, Extension Office Educator Grace Wittman, Coroner Craig Rinehart, Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director Amber Prewitt, IT Director Ean Pigford, Building and Zoning Administrator Kerry McMurray, Undersheriff Kevin Horak, Deputy Auditor Sharene Ahlin, Weed and Pest Supervisor Michael Ottley, Treasurer Laura Greener, Prosecutor McCord Larsen and Building and Maintenance Supervisor Pete Hernandez. b) General matters were reported. Items of note included: i) The Weed and Pest department reported having internet service at their building. ii) The migration of the sheriff's office emails to Microsoft Office 365 is currently underway. iii) The Assessor's parcel map was noted to currently being under maintenance with the hope to have it back up very soon. iv) Undersheriff Kevin Horak discussed that the Forest Service is working on the fire. He noted that they did send some deputies out to campgrounds to advise people to evacuate due to the fire. v) The updates to the offices for the probation departments has been nearly completed. 16) 10:42 AM Discuss building security improvements with Avigilon Security System by M2 Automations Magistrate Facilities Fund - IT Director Ean Pigford IT Director Pigford discussed that they would prefer to have an open bid process for the new building as well as the Judicial Center. A RFP is currently being considered and matter will be revisited in the future. 17) 10:44 AM Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (b) - to discuss personnel matters 10:44 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (b) to consider personnel issues and Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure, 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. 11:07 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement. 18) 11:07 AM Review and sign Health plan renewal documents — Bowen Insurance Group Kelly Bowen reviewed the documents to be signed, noting that this includes stop loss, administration, Pro Act, and the Plan Sponsor agreement. 11:11 AM Motion and Action: Authorize the chair to sign for the presented plan sponsorship documents and agreements as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 19) 11:15 AM Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (b) - to discuss personnel matters, and Idaho Code §74-206 (1) (d) - to consider records exempt from public disclosure 11:16 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (b) to consider personnel issues and Idaho Code § 74-206 (1) (d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure, CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026 3|[Page 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. 12:03 PM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement. 12:03 PM Motion and Action: Approve recommendations of the Sheriff's Office and Auditor’s Office Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously. 12:04 PM 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. 20) United States Forest Service (USFS)/Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Report a) 12:04PM USS. Forest District Ranger — Kevin Draper The Summit Creek fire is thought to have been caused by lightning. They are taking a very aggressive approach in battling the blaze, noting that they have brought in additional resources that include helicopters and tankers. Water is being drawn from the Oakley reservoir. b) 12:15 PM BLM Burley Office Field Manager — John Elliott i) There were been many changes made in the BLM leadership team. 21) 12:40 PM FY2027 proposed budget review: a) 12:41 PM Auditor i) Proposed changes were noted to reflect the recommended cost of living increases, a decrease in the records preservation budget, and the travel — education and training line was decreased as well. ii) The overall decrease is $32,758.00 for the Auditor’s budget. b) 12:42 PM Treasurer i) Proposed changes were noted to include the recommended cost of living increase as well as an increase in the travel — education and training line. A decrease in office supplies was recommended. ii) A request was made to add a part time employee and to increase the number of hours worked for employees in the department from 37.5 hours per week to 40 hours per week. iii) The requested changes would result in an overall increase of the budget of $54,030.00. c) 12:44 PM Assessor i) Adecrease to the communications and postage costs was recommended, and the recommended cost of living increase were included in the changes. ii) It was noted that the Assessor’s office had requested salary increases outside of the Board recommended increases for the Board to consider. iii) The overall budget will decrease by $58,286.00 with the recommended changes. d) 12:46 PM Revaluation i) The auto expense line was noted to be decreased, the auto purchase line has been increased, the office equipment line was decreased, the travel, education and training was reduced, the contract services line was reduced, and the recommended cost of living increase were included. ii) It was noted that the Assessor’s office had requested salary increases outside of the Board recommended increases for the Board to consider. iii) The overall budget will increase by $20,650.00. e) 12:55 PM Commissioners CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026 4|Page i) The changes include the recommended cost of living increase, and the travel, education and training line would be decreased. ii) The overall budget will increase by $14,075.00. f) 12:55 PM Public Defender i) The CAM (common area maintenance fees) were separated off of the contract cost and moved that expense up to the repairs and maintenance. ii) The overall budget will decrease by $8,000.00. g) 12:57 PM Civil Defense i) The office supplies line had not been used historically and was recommended to be removed. ii) The administration expense was increased to follow the actual expenses related to a salary reallocation. Decreases were recommended to the auto expense line. The Board recommended not decreasing the travel, education and training line for the Civil Defense budget. iii) The overall budget will decrease by $1,175.00. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA ITEMS 22) 1:04 PM Proposed County building discussion The delivery of steel is anticipated in the coming weeks. 23) 1:23 PM Adjourn 1:23 PM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Leonard M. Beck - Chair. Motion passed. CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5|Page APPROVED: Leonard M. Beck, Chair DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD: Sharene Ahlin CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6|Page 05/22/2026 13:18:29 FN502WBS STEPHANIE HITT CASSIA COUNTY SUMMARY CLAIMS APPROVAL REPORT INCLUDING BUDGET BALANCES BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS * UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE . 0001 GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE) 0002 ROAD & BRIDGE 0004 AMBULANCE SERVICES 0006 DISTRICT COURT 0008 JUSTICE FUND 0016 SOCIAL SERVICES-ASSISTANCE 0020 REVALUATION 0029 PHYSICAL FACILITIES 0048 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND STATE OF IDAHO CASSIA COUNTY 5,093,499.00 712,150.00 278,425.00 399,326.00 15,639,677.00 99,000.00 468,000.00 12,531,140.00 4,295,615.00 WE, THE CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BEING DULY SWORN DO HEREBY CERTIFY AND 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 PAYMENT THEREOF IN THE COUNTY TREASURY. 2 ; .] APPROVED FOR DISTRIBUTION AS OF 72d le ~ HOQLS iully Pik. BOB Era COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER * WARNING: This fund is over budget COMMISSIONER 2,993,956.29 251,456.70 163,292.75 258,214.81 8,924,932.08 44,678.52 269,312.56 2,152,131.40 2,363,629.99 Total Amount Paid TA Deputy Clerk CO Clerk of the Board PAGE | OF 1 64% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED Demand/Claims Amt 14,179.78 2,810.00 22,979.25 118.90 18,001.77 500.00 326.00 269,343.27 219,831.54 548,090.51 Budget Remaining 2,099,542.71 460,693.30 115,132.25 141,111.19 6,714,744.92 54,321.48 198,687.44 10,379,008.60 1,931 ,985.01 % Budget Remaining Cassia County Commissioner Meeting Attendance Log Date. 5S Meo WOolG | NAME (Please Print) —— “Cast Sel eto fy | huditor Wast cl Zomce # Bid — * Task featgt ow "Dele Self 5 | 7 | Shan Ree uelas ONO be * Ava (ona Pepe — ® Mii ba WLLLES ita _ Hic ANS Py St whens et a Dine — i 1\ 20. Uns A ;
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