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Cassia County Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 8, 2026
Cossia County Courthouse . Commission Chombers
7459 Overlond Ave . Room 205 . Burley 1D83378
9:00 AM
The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met today at the place and time as posted by agenda
pursuant to ldaho Code $ 74-204 for Open Meetings Law.
4) 9:07 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed.
5) 9:10AM Approve payables for 06108/2026
a) There was a question regarding a payable for waterways. Additional information has been requested
b) Deputy Auditor Michelle Wallace provided a revised payables report with the needed revisions.
11:08 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of 5483,033.03 as presented on 6/8/2O26,
Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:14 AM Motion and Action: Approve the Alcohol catering permit for Smith's Cafd for June L2,2026 al lhe
residence of the Cranney Barn as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle -
Member. Motion passed unanimously.
7) 9:24 AM Personnel Matters - change of Status Requests
a) Assessor - Adriana Arceo - Administrative Assistant - new hire
b) MCCJC - lerrica Carpenter - Certified Detention Deputy - Certification
c) MCCJC - Jaime Sancez Porras - Uncertified Detention Deputy - new hire
d) Clerk - Susan Keck - Deputy Clerk Elections/Social Services Director Level 3 - voluntary resignation
9:26 AM Motion and Action: Approve the four Change of Status Requests as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau -
Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
lnstrument # 2026003257
CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSION
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Monday, June 8, 2026
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JOSEPH LARSEN
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ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
1) 9:04 AM Call to order
2) Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
3) 9:07 AM Roll call
Roll Call.
Present: Leonard M. Beck - Chair, Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Sharene Ahlin - Deputy Clerk
(Not voting)
5) 9:11AM Review and approvalof Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit for which there is a transcribable
verbatim record ofthe proceedings as required by ldaho Code 5 23-1015.
a) Smith's Cafe - Beer
a-21-2026
of
COUNTY
Fee: 0.00
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8) Executive Sessions
2:39 PM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues, 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.
2:59 PM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
9) Decision on employee compensation increase requests above the amount already approved by the BoCC
a) No d iscussion.
10) 11:10 AM Review & approve partial payment for Historical Society Train Car transport invoice - Kunau
a) Commissioner Kunau stated that the totaltransport was approximately 550,000.00.
b) A demand check in the amount of S26,000.00 was requested.
11:13 AM Motion and Action: Agree to fund Nationwide Transport Services to move the railroad train car for
the museum in the amount of526,000.00 as a demand check as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
Lfl Ll:23 AM Discuss the use of drones for the spraying of noxious weeds.
a) Mr. McMurray spoke to Mr. Ottley and recommended that the matter be placed on a future agenda.
lzl 1L:23 AM Schedule employee appreciation event
a) Potential dates were considered in late August or Early September.
b) Commissioner Searle will check into the dates to see if one date will work better than the other.
13) 11:26 AM Review of Facilities lease agreement - Fa irgrou nds for Junior / Youth Livestock Show (four species)
for June 18-21, 2026. And asking for Ten-year contract.
11:30 AM Motion and Action: Deny the proposed ten-year lease and advise them to send it back and to
renegotiate for a one-year lease as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle -
Member. Motion passed unanimously.
14) 11:30 AM Review and approve Ordinance No. 2026-06-01 rezoning Kent and Shalise Bowers property to RA
zo ne
11:31 AM Motion and Action: Approve Ordinance No. 2026-06-01 rezoning Kent and Shalice Bowers property to
ResidentialAg from Agricultural Residential as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob
Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
11:33 AM Motion and Action: Approve Resolution 2026-013 establishing a new fee for passport photographs in
the Clerk/Aud itor/Recorder's Office as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -
Member. Motion passed unanimously.
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15) 11:33 AM Review and approve Resolutio n 2026-73 establishing a new fee for passport photographs in the
Clerk/Aud itor/Recorder's Office.
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16) 11:34 AM Consider and approve Coastline estimate for repairs to road grader
11:36 AM Motion and Action: Approve the Coastline estimate for repairs to the road grader in the amount of
546,251.99 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion
passed una nimously.
SCHEDULED ACTIO N AGENDA ITEMS
17) 9:16 AM Reports from VSo - Chuck Driscoll
a) The May activity report was reviewed for the Board.
b) There were noted to be ten new veterans, and there were two home visits.
18) 9:27 AM Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code ldaho Code 5 7 4-206 (ll (a ) or (b) to discuss personnel
matters
9:27 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code I74-206 (1) (a) to consider
personnel evaluation in hiring and ldaho Code I74-206 (1) (b) to consider personnel issues, 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.
19) 10:03 AM FY2O27 proposed budget discussion
a) District Court
Chief Deputy Clerk Theresa Forthun reviewed the District Court budget, noting increased interpreter
costs. The overall increase for the department was noted to be 528,140.00.
b) District Court Clerks
i) The noted increases were due to the Board authorized cost of living increase for FY2027. The overall
increase was noted to be 518,050.00 for FY2027.
ii) iudge Blaine Cannon discussed that they do recognize the challenges with interpretation for some of
the rarer languages and do try to group those hearings together in order to maximize the savings.
c) 10:19 AM Prosecuting Attorney
i) Prosecutor Mccord Larsen discussed his budget, noting that he had requested an additionalT% for
salaries that has not been included in the presented budget figures.
ii) Larsen explained that his office must keep up with the public defenders'salaries, noting that his
office must not only deal with cases defended by the State Public Defender, but also cases where
the parties are defended by private attorneys. He noted that he is also responsible to respond to
requests from the Board and all other department heads. He explained that he would prefer that
the record should reflect that he had requested the additional salary amounts.
iii) Deputy Auditor Michelle wallace stated that she will enter the amounts requested by the
Department head for the record.
iv) Wallace reviewed the rest of the budget for the Prosecuting Attorney, noting that the overall
increase was S18,300.00. That overall increase excludes the additional cost of living increases that
were requested by the Prosecutor.
d) 10:37 AM Discretionary Compensation
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10:03 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement.

A slight increase of S100.00 was recommended in line with the cost-of-living increases.
e) 10:37 AM Road & Bridge
i) An increase in the costs for the Howell Canyon agreementfor FY2O27 has been included as well as
the approved cost-of-living increase.
ii) Decreases were recommended for the road and shop supplies line as well as the auto fuel line.
iii) lt was discussed that there would be S330,875.00 included for a new building for Road and Bridge.
iv) The overall increase was noted to be S205,125.00,
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1,0:47 AM Emergency Medical Services
This line is for the funding for the QRU'S for FY2027. No change was requested.
g) 10:48 AM Ambulance Services
i) The costs for this are related to the ambulance contract services with lHC.
ii) An increase in the amount of S16,375.00 was noted for the ambulance contract.
h) 10:52 AM Coroner
The overall proposed budget was reflected a decrease of 53,080.00
i) 10:58 AM 911 Communications
i) An overall decrease of S156,290.00 was noted.
ii) This is a dedicated fund, so any unspent funds would remain in the fund.
j) 2:28 PM Historical Society
i) A list of capital improvements had been received from the HistoricalSociety. They requested a
building lean-to in the amount of 512,000.00, a concrete pad behind the building in the amount of
524,790.00, foundation and construction concrete for $15,000.00, as well as 515,000.00 for the train
car. Commissioner Kunau recommended waiting on the extra items until they've had a chance to
evaluate the train car after it's arrival. lt was recommended to include the S15,000.00 for the train
car in the FY2027 budget.
ii) The Historical Society budget is 557,750.00 which reflected an overall increase of S1,750.00.
k) 2:31 PM Waterways
i) The waterways budget was proposed to be reduced to reflect a lower anticipated fund balance.
20) 11:01 AM Deliberate regarding cilbert Application 2026-04-ZA tor zone amendment from prime agricultural
zone to multiple use zone
a) Mr. McMurray discussed that he had received updated information from the Gilbert's. lt was explained
that if the zone change is approved that it is their intent to ask for a one 4o-acre lot subdivision.
b) Commissioner Searle discussed that he was supportive of zone amendment.
11:04 AM Motion and Action: Approve the zoning amendment change for a 4o-acre parcel on the east side of
the highway for application 2026-04-ZA as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob
Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
21) 11:15 AM Consider request to include courthouse as part of America 250 celebration - Diana Baker
a) Diana Baker presented a request to use the courthouse as part of an America 250 scavenger hunt.
b) Baker explained that a department would need to be responsible to stamp the cards presented by those
participating in the scavenger hunt.
c) The Board will discuss the matter with various department heads and will advise as to any decision they
make on the matter.
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22) 11:58 AM Consider purchase of two vehicles for CCSO and authorize trade in of two vehicles towards the
purchase of said vehicles
11:59 AM Motion and Action: Approve purchase of a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 in the amount of 540,253.00 after
the trade in of a 2018 Ram pickup as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -
Member. Motion passed unanimously.
12:01 PM Motion and Action: Approve purchase of 2026 Ram pickup in the amount of 538,853.00 after the
trade in of a 2021 Dodge Charger as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -
Member. Motion passed unanimously.
23) 11:40 AM Consider America 250 Building decorations - Wallace
11:49 AM Motion and Action: Approve the expenditure of 5152.84 for the purchase of banners and swags for
the 25oth anniversary of America as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -
Member. Motion passed unanimously.
24) 11:50 AM City of Burley request and update - Gary Posson
a) Posson explained that they were requesting an increase to 520,000.00 per year for animal control
related services. Posson noted that the county had contributed S10,000.00 annually in prior years.
b) Their actlvities related to their animal shelter efforts were discussed. Additional information including
blueprints, timelines and proposed budget was requested.
251 L2:O2 PM Recess for lunch
1-2:02 PM Motion and Action: Enter into a lunch recess, to return no later than 1:30 PM as presented, Moved by
Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
26) 1:32 PM Reconvene
27) 1:32 PM Executive Sessions
1:32 PM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 874-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues, a nd lda ho Code 5 7 4-206 (1) (d ) to consider records that a re exem pt 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.
1:59 PM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matters under advisement
28) 2:00 PM Review and approve file server replacement
2:02 PM Motion and Action: Approve the purchase of a server in the amount of S20,145.36 as presented,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimousiy.
29) 2:03 PM FY2027 Budget discussion
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a) 2:04 PM K-9
i) Deputy Auditor Michelle Wallace explained that there were no changes made for FY2027.
b) 2:04 PM Cassia County Sheriff
i) The FY2027 budget request was reviewed for the Board.
ii) The overall recommended budget increase was S146,126.00.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
30) 11:05 AM Construction project status report and items for consideration - Gary Jones Construction
a) Don Christophers spoke on the project. He noted that half of the steel had been received, with the other
half of the steel expected to arrive in the next day.
b) The steel erection will begin following receipt and that stage of the construction is expected to take 21
days.
31) 3:02 PM Adjourn
3:02 PM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member.
Motion passed una n imously.
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APPROVED
Leonard M. Beck, Chair
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD
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Sharene Ahlin
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BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
* UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE
Fund
68% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED
Budget
Actual
Demand/Claims
Amt
_ Budget 
1o Budget
Remai-ning Remaining
0001
0002
0006
0008
oo12
001 3
001 5
001 8
0020
0025
oo27
0028
0029
0048
0053
GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE)
ROAD & BRIDGE
DISTRICT COURT
JUSTICE FUND
M-C MISDEIVIEANOR PROBATION
911 COTVIMUNICATIONS
CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS
CASSIA COUNTY FAIR
REVALUATION
WATERWAYS
NOXIOUS WEED & PEST
SNOWIUOBILE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
EIVIPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
NARCOTICS SEIZED ASSETS FUND
APPROVED FOR DISTRIBUTION AS OF
COIVMISSIONER
5,093,499.00
712,150.00
399,326.00
15,639,677.00
1,390,000.00
954,840.00
367,010.00
301 ,913.00
468,000.00
84,000.00
518,550.00
37,620.00
12,531,140.00
4,295,615.00
30,000.00
3,180,079.68
263,164.42
272,741.22
9,505,014.95
886,723.56
93,850.74
15,892.43
110,366.02
289,434.37
11,592.06
312,616.21
64,692.59
2,154,414.90
2,535,157.O2
6,576.73
Total Amount Paid
83,248.28
7,136.50
5,246.93
258,468.56
25,174.03
4,849.01
374.18
1,512.00
7,725.40
30.00
10,275.26
19.95
48.21
77,119.73
1,804.99
1,913,419.32
448,985.58
126,584.78
6,134,662.05
503,276.44
860,989.26
351,117.57
191,546.98
178,565.63
72,407.94
205,933.79
-27,072.59
10,376,725.10
1,760,457.98
23,423.27
38%
63%
32%
39%
36%
9Oo/o
96%
63%
38%
86%
40%
-720k
83%
41o/o
78%
483,033.03
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 PAYMENT THEREOF IN THE COUNTY
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* WARNING: This fund is over budget
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SUMMARY CLAIMS APPROVAL REPORT
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