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BOCC Jun 15 2026 Regular Meeting FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2026 Present for the meeting were: Commissioners Blair Dance, Rick Hill, and Mark Chandler Also attended by: Clerk Meredith Mattingly, Deputy Clerk Kim Fletcher, and Civil Attorney Blake Hall Commissioner Dance called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance. Weed Bryce Fowler RE: County as Vendor – action item; Department Report Mr. Fowler discussed Fremont County being a vendor for weed chemical for this season. Commissioner Hill made a motion to approve the Document of Intent for CWMA County(s) Acting as a vendor for the 2026 year. Commissioner Chandler seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Mr. Fowler reported they built 17 substrates to test for the mussels in our waterways. Commissioner Chandler contacted the Upper Snake River Fly Fishermen who collected them and will distribute them. They are moving forward spraying roads, and are about halfway done in the lower valley and will move up to Island Park. The Mormon crickets are really bad in Island Park but there have been a few people that have gotten bait and are putting it out. Harriman Spray day is not set yet but he has a meeting with them on Thursday. This Fall they will be doing Rails to Trails as well. They are fully staffed and have 2 more to get licensed. Everything is off of surplus. Planning and Building Planner Kyle Kirkpatrick RE: Kandler Acres Short Plat – action item Mr. Kirkpatrick presented application #26-030 for Kandler Acres Short Plat along with Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law and Decision. Commissioner Chandler made a motion to approve application #26-030 for the Hank and Grace Kandler Family Trust - Kandler Acres Short Plat along with Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law and Decision. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Sheriff Bart Quayle RE: Executive Session IC 74-206(1)(b) – action item Commissioner Dance made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to IC 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; at 9:41 a.m. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioner Dance voting “Aye”, Commissioner Hill voting “Aye”, and Commissioner Chandler voting “Aye”. Commissioner Dance declared the meeting open at 9:59 a.m. Commissioners RE: Executive Session IC 74-206(1)(f) – action item Commissioner Dance made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to IC 74-206(1)(f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement; at 10:11 a.m. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioner Dance voting “Aye”, Commissioner Hill voting “Aye”, and Commissioner Chandler voting “Aye”. Commissioner Dance declared the meeting open at 10:41 a.m. Commissioners RE: Deliberation for Caldera Flats Appeal – action item Commissioners stated they still have questions and would like more time to review the documentation from the Caldera Flats Hearing. Commissioner Hill made a motion to table a decision until July 6th to allow more time for review. Commissioner Chandler seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Public Works Director Brandon Harris RE: Executive Session IC 74-206(1)(b) – action item; South Teton Bridge ROW Appraisals with Negotiations Services LLC – action item; Last Chance WWTP Change Order – action item Commissioner Dance made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to IC 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; at 10:51 a.m. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioner Dance voting “Aye”, Commissioner Hill voting “Aye”, and Commissioner Chandler voting “Aye”. Commissioner Dance declared the meeting open at 11:05 a.m. Mr. Harris discussed how we are in the final phases of finishing the South Teton Bridge. We need to purchase some right of way, Negotiation Services LLC will do those appraisals and negotiations for us for 5 properties, this will be the last step. The total for the appraisal work is $38,750, which would be reimbursed to the county. Commissioner Dance made a motion to approve the contract for negotiation services with Negotiation Services LLC in the amount of $38,750 for purchasing permanent use easements. Commissioner Chandler seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Mr. Harris presented Change Order #8 for the Last Chance WWTP to reposition the heaters for efficiency in the amount of $2000, to increase the explosion proof panels in the amount of $18,000, and to add some concrete in the amount of $1,300 per yard. The total amount is $26,608, which will be pulled from the SRF loan we have for these contingencies. Commissioner Dance made a motion to approve Change Order #8 which has been explained to us for the Last Chance WWTP in the amount of $26,608.00. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Planning and Building Administrator Tom Cluff RE: Department Report Mr. Cluff reported the BOCC approved the purchase of a pickup for his department last month. In order to have the truck approved, he had to collect bids from 3 car companies, and the company with the bid the Commissioners approved had calculated their price incorrectly, so he received a rebate check of $300 for the truck. He reported the building permit comparisons for January to April 2025 versus 2026. He feels we are working back into a normal. Miscellaneous Commissioner Chandler made a motion to approve the claims for June 15, 2026 as presented. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from June 8, 2026 as presented. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Hill made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Retail Alcoholic Beverage License for: #49 Uniform 12 Brewing Commissioner Chandler seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Commissioners Discussed a use extension for property near the Conant Creek Bridge. Commissioner Dance made a motion to approve the extension of use agreement for Fall River Camp LLC on parcel no RP08N43E180002. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Clerk Meredith Mattingly presented a contract with Rocky Mountain Power provide power to Darrin Parker’s shed in the Sheriff’s parking lot in the amount of $2,619.23. After having a chance to review the contract, Mr. Hall stated it is a standard contract from them, and it could be approved. Commissioner Chandler made a motion to approve the general service contract with Rocky Mountain Power in the amount of $2,619.23. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Hill presented concrete bids for the South Annex and the Stud Mill Annex. Stud Mill Office Rumsey Construction - $8,600.00 Clark Construction - $7,500.00 APPROVED Annex Building Rumsey Construction - $13,700.00 Clark Construction - $11,700.00 APPROVED Commissioner Hill made a motion to approve the Concrete bid from David Clark Construction for the new County Agent building in the amount of $7,500.00 to come out of the ARPA funds, and from David Clark Construction for the Annex Building in the amount of $11,700.00 to come out of the Building Fund. Commissioner Chandler seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Clerk Mattingly discussed the Secure Rural Schools vs 1908 25% money lock-in allocation percentages. Historically we have done an 80/20 split between title 1 and title 2, but we can do an 85/15 split if the Commissioners would like to change how the funds are allocated. Commissioner Hill stated he doesn’t see a reason to change. The 80/20 seems to work for what we need those funds to do for us. Commissioner Dance agreed. Commissioner Hill made a motion to for the 2026 year to allocate 80% to Title 1 – Roads and Schools, and 20% to Title 2 – Special Projects on Federal Lands. Commissioner Chandler seconded the motion. A full voice vote was heard with all commissioners voting in favor. Commissioner Chandler discussed establishing an ambulance fee for recreational incidents. Commissioners would like to do more research and talk to our EMS Director Bert Mecham. This item will be moved to another meeting. There being no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned. _________________________________ Rick Hill, Vice-Chairman Fremont County Commissioner Attest: _____________________________ Meredith Mattingly, Clerk HISTORY Recorded by Min. 613298 Regular Commissioner Meeting 06-15-2026 on 6/22/2026
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