On the agenda: Pocatello Information Packet — flock camera (Aug 25)

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BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ –
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The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is comprised of the three elected County
Commissioners: Ernie Moser (District 1), Jeff Hough (District 2, Chair), and Ken Bullock (District
3). The BOCC generally meets twice weekly: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise
noted, meetings are generally held in the Commissioner's Chambers at 624 E Center, Room 119,
Pocatello, Idaho. During these public meetings, the BOCC may approve contracts, expend funds,
hear testimony, make decisions on land use cases, and take care of other County matters.
Times are subject to change within 15 minutes of the stated time.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Agenda:
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Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74206(1)(d) to consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item)
Todd Mauger, Juvenile Justice, seeking (1) approval to place a greenhouse at the YDC as
part of the partnership with School District 25 and to pour a concrete pad to place the
greenhouse on, (2) request to apply, online, for the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission
Thrive Initiative grant, (3) request to apply, online, for the Idaho Juvenile Justice
Commission Pathways to Success grant (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
Evie McCurry, Adult Probation and Parole, requesting to discuss potentially acquiring a
metal detector (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
Kristi Davenport, Commission Office, regarding approval of and signature on a new
Rental and Lease Agreement with SICOG for the Emergency Management Office
(requested 5 minutes) (action item)
(AMENDED to include) Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1) c) to acquire
an interest in real property not owned by a public agency with potential action following
adjournment of Executive Session (requested 10 minutes) (action item)

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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution No. 2026-54 Approving Cancellation Requests

LETTERS AND NOTICES (action items):
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Annual Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Protection for S.I.Y.F.L.
Professional Services Agreement for cities in South County
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
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Manual Checks
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
Certificate of Residency Approval
Personnel Actions with potential Executive Session under Idaho Code §§ 74206(1)(a),(b)&(d) for personnel actions or personnel records exempt from disclosure with
potential action following adjournment of Executive Session
Mileage and Travel Approvals
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for August 18
and 20, 2026

11:00 AM Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and recover 1% of forgone taxes for
maintenance & operations for ambulance district (action item)
11:15 AM Public Hearing about New and Increased FY27 Fees (action item)

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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally h eld on
Tuesday at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the Bannock County Courthouse, 624
119 Pocatello, Idaho, or as noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting at
E. Center, Room 212,
https://www.bannockcounty.gov/commissioners. Agenda times are subject to change within 15
minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) needing special meeting accommodations should
contact the Commissioner’s
Office
at 208-236-7210, five working days before the meeting.
accommodations
to participate
in public
E-mail this completed form and any supporting documents to [email protected]
48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE REQUESTED

Meeting Date Requested: 08/25/2026
Requestor Name: Todd Mauger

Department: Bannock County Juvenile Justice

Item to be considered/background:

1-Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission Thrive Initiative Initiative grant request to apply and approval to apply online
2-Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission Pathways to Success grant request to apply and approval to apply online

Action Requested: Discussion, Decision Amount of Time Requested: N/A
Financial Impact (Total Cost/Funding Source):

There is no financial impact. If awarded the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission will purchase
materials and online courses and provide them to Bannock County Juvenile Justice

Does this item involve a contract, agreement, external funding application, or award
acceptance?
Other
Has the item been submitted to/reviewed by Legal? No
Has the item been reviewed by Risk Management?
Are all supporting documents included?

N/A

Has the item been
reviewed by Auditing? Yes

Yes

List of additional attendees: Todd Mauger, Amy Price
Please include any supporting documents with your Agenda Session Request Form.
Commissioner Office Only:
Date:

Time:

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Commissioners present:
Clerk of the Board:
Absent Board Members:
Staff present:

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Ernie Moser, Jeff Hough, and Ken Bullock
Jason C. Dixon
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Chief Deputy
Prosecutor Jonathan Radford, and Civil Deputy Prosecutor Sean Bowen

Agenda Details
AGENDA
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Business Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
• Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) to
consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item)
• Scott Crowther, Event Center/Wellness Complex, presenting a contract requesting a fee waiver
for (1) the Pocatello Veterans Adaptive Recreation Clinic, and (2) School District 25 (requested
10 minutes) (action item) (via Zoom)
• Tanner Stenquist, Intermountain Development and Construction, seeking Commission approval to
run sewer through Bannock County property to connect to property that was annexed into the City
of Lava Hot Springs (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
• Jason Dixon, Clerk, requesting signature on two lease agreement renewals with Dex Imaging
(requested 5 minutes) (action item)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution No. 2026-51 Approving July 2026 Salaries
Resolution No. 2026-52 Approving July 2026 Alcohol Licenses
Resolution No. 2026-53 Authorization to Dispose Surplus Assets/Property
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Commissioners’ Proceedings – July 2026
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
• Manual Checks
• Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
• Certificate of Residency Approval
• Personnel Actions with potential Executive Session under Idaho Code §§ 74-206(1)(a), (b) & (d)
for personnel actions or personnel records exempt from disclosure with potential action following
adjournment of Executive Session
• Mileage and Travel Approvals
• Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for August 3, 4, 6, 11,
and 13, 2026
Elected Officials and Department Head meeting (potential action item)

Meeting Notes
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9:02 AM Hough called the meeting to order. There were no indigent applications.
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9:02 AM Sue Pettit, Director of Secondary Education, and Doug Howell, Superintendent for PCSD, also
appeared. Crowther reviewed the request to use the amphitheater for all four graduations next year.
Discussion ensued on previous graduations, chairs, use of school facilities for elections, service projects.
9:05 AM Bullock moved to approve the fee waivers and use of the facilities for the high school
graduations. The motion passed.
9:08 AM John Henderson with Paralyzed Veterans of America Mountain States Chapter appeared via
Zoom. Crowther reviewed the request for a Veterans Adaptive Recreation Clinic. Henderson reviewed
his work, mission, and request. Upon questioning, Henderson indicated the organization spends 60% of
funding on programming, the anticipated participant number to be 15-20 Veterans with caregivers and
family members, and that there has not been any contact with the Veterans Services Coordinator.
Discussion ensued on local affiliations and resources, fees, and costs.
9:20 AM Hough moved to approve the request for a fee reduction. Bullock suggested being listed as a
sponsor. Hough amended the motion to include being a sponsor. The motion passed.

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9:21 AM Planning Director Hal Jensen also appeared. Stenquist reviewed the residential development
project and preliminary approvals. The real property was annexed into the City of Lava Hot Springs and
they will extend water and sewer connections. The original thought was this property that these utility
lines would go through for the most efficient path was a right-of-way, but it is a parcel owned by the
County. A utility easement was going to be requested, but Planning Director Jensen called him with
potential solutions.
9:24 AM Jensen submitted some documents to do a historical presentation. Hough reported being in
attendance at the planning meeting when this was presented and this project will offer affordable housing
specifically for the workers or people of Lava. There will be restrictions for long-term rentals or
purchasing. Stenquist confirmed that and explained there are conditions in the annexation agreement that
the HOA will govern short term rentals up to a certain amount.
9:26 AM Stenquist expanded on that explanation and development plan/lots. Moser suggested giving the
property to the City of Lava. 9:27 AM Jensen jested that was his presentation. Deeding the property to
the City of Lava would make it so Mr. Stenquist is only dealing with one government entity. This
property came into the County’s possession from a 1981 tax deed. A number of neighboring properties
use this for access to their property. Research did not determine what that was originally for and no
dedications were found for utility or access easements other than the original property owner. Jensen
agrees with the potential transfer as it will make it easier for development to take place. It doesn’t make
sense to have a developer dealing with multiple governmental agencies to put this together. If the
property is transferred, then the City of Lava can determine what the property is used for and grant utility
and access easements. Deeding will fall in line with some of the goals and directives of the
comprehensive plan, the ACI, and state statute. 9:30 AM Moser moved to advise legal and Planning to
move forward to transfer the property to the City of Lava Hot Springs. The motion passed.

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9:31 AM Dixon reviewed the contracts for copy/printer machines. Hough called for a vote in favor. The
motion passed.

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9:32 AM Bullock moved to approve Resolution Nos. 2026-51, 52, and 53. The motion passed.

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9:33 AM Moser moved to approve publication of the Commissioner Proceedings for July and the
consent agenda. The motion passed.

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10:00 AM Coroner Torey Danner, Treasurer Jennifer Clark, Business and Event Director Scott
Crowther, Juvenile Probation Officer Jesika Snyder, Juvenile Probation Director Todd Mauger, Landfill
Manager Dillon Evans, Management Assistant Kristi Davenport, Assistant Planning Director Tristan
Bourquin, Planning Director Hal Jensen, Facilities Director Dan Kendall, Public Works Director Kiel
Burmester, Assistant Public Works Director Buddy Romriell, Procurement Officer Shanda Crystal,
Prosecutor Ian Johnson, Sheriff Tony Manu, IT/E911 Director Adam McKinney, HR/Risk Management
Director Matthew Phillips, GIS Manager Heather Studley, Adult Probation Officer Doug Cone, and
Chief Deputy Sheriff Andy Iverson were present.
10:01 AM Health Insurance - Dixon explained the graph that was handed out that shows what the
County pays per employee for health insurance. Costs have increased exponentially every year and the
County is self-insured. Department heads should remind employees of the great insurance benefits and
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the cost. Crowther questioned if that cost is reasonable what other entities pay. Discussion ensued on the
definition of self-insured, that the County pays the claims and changing that would pass more out-ofpocket costs to the employee, either through contributions or higher deductibles. The stop loss increased
4 times, so the County pays the first $400,000 per insured. Bullock also pointed out the statutory match
on retirement is much higher than private employers.
10:08 AM Discussion on the benefits of the graph to aid in understanding.
10:10 AM Phillips reviewed open enrollment is starting in September and the process will utilize paper
forms this year. HR will have sessions at various times and locations/departments. PERSI will have
education sessions at the Sheriff’s Office. A new voluntary benefit offering for college savings plans and
the benefits of 529 plans were reviewed. Phillips is working on personnel handbook updates and topics
for leadership trainings were discussed.
10:21 AM Hough questioned if improvements are needed to the onboarding process. Discussion ensued
on items discussed in onboarding, and what department’s do for onboarding/training. Hough shared a
quote, “unsaid expectations are just premeditated disappointments.”
10:27 AM Klauser reported that October 1 is the last day to submit FY26 claims and items have to be
on-site. An email will be sent for a reminder.
10:28 AM Dixon explained the reimbursement requests have increased countywide. The procedure is to
check out a County credit card. The County does not pay taxes and will not reimburse for tax. Checking
out or using a County credit card is the expectation and procedure; except for emergencies. In those
cases, discussion with the Commission can be had to request reimbursement of the tax.
10:33 AM Manu discussed misleading information regarding flock cameras. They do not record
everything, but only take pictures of license plates. Data from the flock cameras has been useful many
times. A few successful endings included a call regarding a van attempting to entice kids. The van was
located with information from the flock camera. If there were no camera and the person did entice a kid,
then what? Another incident was a bar fight in Lava that helped locate individuals that fled the scene.
The data is not under constant surveillance and is used when something happens. Another example was a
missing woman the family had not heard from for a few days. She was tracked through the data from the
flock camera subscription and she was located in Jackson Hole. There is a usage policy and the data is
only stored for 7 days. Usage and storage data are constantly audited to ensure there is no misuse.
10:39 AM Kendall reviewed the reserve parking spots for the motor pool cars. Moser pointed out each
car will have carwash stickers inside. Romriell reported a utility trailer was approved in the budget and
will be available in the pool fleet. McKinney reviewed the recent internet outage, and a plan to replace
the WIFI system in the courthouse and Sheriff’s Office first and then outlying buildings. All WIFI will
be public, but in order to log in to your work desktop and apps, a VPN will be required. A cybersecurity
grant through OEM will be used for that. Working with HR, a prescription chat bot was built and they
are looking how best to put that out. Utilization on the AI subscription is next to nil and departments
were requested to look at their need for the account or turn it back. Discussion ensued on an internal AI
system that was built only for information the County puts into it. Potential AI training was discussed.
10:51 AM Crystal reviewed a team and testing ideas in the AI system, the prescription chat bot, and a
Road and Bridge AI system for their requirements. It’s like succession planning, and data is dumped into
this “brain.” McKinney reported on a cyber traffic management system his staff built that watches
everything and sends notifications of issues or outages.
10:56 AM Studley requested notice of staff changes.
10:57 AM Cone reported after receiving a weapons threat, a screening device was set up that has found
several weapons. Pretrial successes were discussed that help keep folks out of jail.
11:01 AM Adjourned.

Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
Fee waiver and use of amphitheater for high school graduations were
approved; and fee waiver was approved for Pocatello Veterans Adaptive
Recreation Clinic with sponsorship recognition.
A deed will be prepared to transfer real property to the City of Lava Hot
Springs.
Lease agreements with Dex Imaging was approved.

ASSIGNED TO
Parks & Rec

Planning/Legal
Clerk

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Resolution Nos. 2026-51 Approving July 2026 Salaries; 2026-52
Approving July 2026 Alcohol Licenses; and 2026-53 Authorization to
Dispose Surplus Assets/Property were passed.
Publication of Commissioner proceedings and items on the consent
agenda were approved.

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Clerk
Clerk/Auditing/Resolution

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
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Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Commissioners present:
Clerk of the Board:
Absent Board Members:
Staff present:

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Ernie Moser, Jeff Hough, and Ken Bullock
Jason C. Dixon
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Prosecutor Ian
Johnson, and Civil Deputy Prosecutor Sean Bowen

Agenda Details
AGENDA
Work Session and Claims Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
• TJ Merzlock, requesting assistance with zoning and potential permit for a home he would like to
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have built (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
• Jennifer Clark, Treasurer, requesting signature on a Letter of Cancellation (action item)
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• Kimberly Talbot, DV Court, seeking signature on four documents for ICJR grants (requested 5
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minutes) (action items)
• Dan Kendall, Buildings and Grounds, providing a monthly update
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• Jamie Pehrson, Bannock County Fair, seeking approval of and signature on contracts requesting
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rental waivers with (1) Marsh Valley School District, and (2) Arimo Nativity (requested 10
minutes) (action item)
• Shanda Crystal, Procurement, regarding a recommendation to award the Request for
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Qualifications for General Architectural Services (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
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Dillon Evans, Landfill, providing an update on the 627 Scraper rebuild and seeking signature on
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Estimate No. QID200237 (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
• Kiel Burmester, Public Works, requesting approval of and signature on a Road Improvement
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Easement (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
• Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting (1) to discuss funding adjustments for the FY27 budget, and
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(2) approval to DocuSign the RecDesk Payment Services Addendum (requested 5 minutes)
(action item)
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• Shane Grow, Fire Chief – City of Pocatello, presenting a (1) Bannock County Ambulance District
quarterly report, and (2) review and potential signature on a contract for the new medical director
(requested 10 minutes) (potential action item)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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• Board of Ambulance District: Invoices and Commissioner Report
• Board of Commissioners: Invoices, Commissioners Reports, and Credit Applications
• Personnel Actions with potential Executive Session under Idaho Code §§74-206(1)(a), (b) & (d)
for personnel actions or personnel records exempt from disclosure with potential action following
adjournment of Executive Session
• Payroll Report
• Alcohol Licenses and Permits
• Certificate of Residency Approval
• Mileage Reimbursement Requests
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Technology Request Form
Memorandum Authorization for Accounts Payable
Cardholder User Agreement and Authorization

Meeting Notes
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9:01 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Merzlock introduced himself and explained he has been in
the real estate world for close to 50 years. He reviewed his request for a zoning exception and to be able
to derive a building permit from that. He explained the property location and surrounding developments.
Merzlock also met with Planning and paid for research, but was denied and told the two parcels that came
together to as one. He’s been to the City of Chubbuck and applied for annexation which was approved,
but the fire marshal came forward to object due to having a private bridge. The fire marshal wanted proof
the bridge would handle the weight of a fire truck weight. A structural engineer was paid $5,000 and
approved the bridge as sound. However, he doesn’t have water to the property and that would take
between $300,000-400,000. If Bannock County allows a permit, it would come with a septic and well.
9:12 AM Planning Director Hal Jensen reported it does not meet the density requirement for an ag zone
and it has multiple pieces of property. This area was under consideration for a rezone during the rewrite,
but that was shifted away. The question for legal is whether several properties along with Mr. Merzlock’s
can be rezoned to residential suburban or if that would be spot zoning. As it stands, Mr. Merzlock has no
development rights.
9:14 AM Bowen reviewed there is no definition of spot zoning in statute, but cases from 2015 in Payette
County have a test for two kinds of spot zoning. The test for reclassifying, whether it is compatible with
the comprehensive plan. The second is whether a rezone is not consistent with a comprehensive plan and
is done for the benefit of a single landowner. In this case, it appears an agricultural piece of land that is
not in ag production and is surrounded by residential areas, that a rezone would be consistent with the
comprehensive plan and be permissible spot zoning under Idaho law.
9:16 AM Discussion ensued on another similar application being denied and that a building permit
application would require proof on the bridge. Moser brought up the process to transfer development
right, and shared concerns of the bridge and whether it would be private or public. Bullock discussed a
rezone to match the surrounding properties and potential options. Jensen explained a variance is not an
option as all the requirements would not be met and would be a waste of Mr. Merzlock’s time.
Annexation was approved, but he would have to provide water. 9:24 AM Moser moved to go forward
with a rezone. Jensen questioned whether to include the other two properties. The Board deferred to
Jensen and his expertise on the area. The motion passed.

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9:27 AM Clark submitted a request for cancellation of late fees and interest. Bullock moved to authorize
the cancellations. Clark reviewed the justification and the taxes were paid. The motion passed.

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9:28 AM Talbot requested signature on documents for the grant submission due this day. Bullock moved
to authorize the Chair’s signature. The motion passed.

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9:29 AM Hunter Brewer, Maintenance Specialist, also appeared. Kendall gave updates on elevator
inspections, sewer backup, city water line break in Downey, flooding at the Planning office, completed
McCammon Ambulance project, and YDC drainage and cracks on the side of the building.

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9:36 AM Fair Board Member D’Lyn Moser-Evans, Fairgrounds Maintenance Alex Hauser, Bill Jons,
and Shad Hansen from Marsh Valley School District were also present. Pehrson reviewed the requests for
fee waivers to use the bleachers, and the requested number of bleachers/days for high school football
games and a live nativity scene in Arimo. Bullock moved to approve the two fee waivers. The motion
passed.

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9:40 AM Facilities Director Dan Kendall also appeared. Crystal reviewed the process to this point for the
RFQ and requested to move forward with contract negotiations with Booth Architecture. The motion
passed.
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9:41 AM Evans updated the Board on the scraper rebuild that has more damage than anticipated. The
request is to add $145,000. Klauser reviewed discussion on holding back on some remediation items.
Evans explained that DEQ is doing a longer review so the funds are available. Bullock moved to
authorize the additional $145,000. The motion passed.

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9:43 AM Burmester reviewed the request to approve an easement agreement for a turnaround. The survey
was completed in 2023 and is located in the Meadow Ridge Ranch Subdivision. Moser moved to approve
the easement agreement. The motion passed.

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9:48 AM Klauser explained the discovery of changes that need made to the proposed budget, but will not
affect the bottom line.
9:50 AM Klauser explained the previously approved contract with RecDesk, but in going through
implementation notified of a fee for disputed amounts. An addendum is needed for that process. Bullock
moved to authorize electronic signature. The motion passed.

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Cancelled.

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9:51 AM Moser moved to approve the items on the claims agenda. The motion passed.
9:52 AM Adjourned.

Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
Moving forward with a rezone application was approved.
Cancellation of late fees and interest was approved.
Letters and certifications were approved for the ICJR grant submission.
Fee waivers were granted for bleacher use at Marsh Valley football games
and a live nativity scene in Arimo.
Contract negotiations were approved to begin with Booth Architecture.
Additional funds were approved for the scraper rebuild.
Road improvement easement agreement was approved for a turnaround in
Meadow Ridge Ranch Subdivision.
Addendum to Recdesk contract was approved to sign electronically.
Items on the claims agenda were approved.

ASSIGNED TO
Planning
Treasurer/Resolution
DV/Grant Team
Fairgrounds
Procurement
Landfill
Public Works
Parks & Rec
Auditing/Clerk/Resolution

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