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Veronica presented current monthly costs by line: Commissioner Domke at $38.42 per month ($461.04 per year), Commissioner Williams at $46.74 per month ($560.88 per year) and Commissioner Korn at $41.74 per month ($588 per year), for a combined total of $1,522.80 annually for the three phones cited. She said that when the former commissioners’ phones are deactivated, the department will no longer carry those additional phone charges and the budget line can be reduced.

Options and constraints: Veronica said one commissioner’s phone remains on a contract that would incur a large penalty if changed and that another commissioner may qualify for a health-care discount on a personal Verizon plan. Veronica noted that switching to FirstNet could reduce costs modestly (to roughly $38.42 per month per phone) but emphasized contract penalties and discounts would affect net savings.

Next steps: Veronica said she will check with Bob about phone reimbursements and confirm which commissioners are on which carriers and whether individual discounts or contract penalties apply before any further change is made to the cellphone budget. Commissioners raised whether county-issued phones are necessary for all seats but did not direct a formal policy change at the meeting.

Outcome: Staff recommended reducing the cellphone budget to $2,000 for next fiscal year and will return with exact carrier, discount and penalty figures to finalize the line.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Budget Workshops - BOCC - 06/02/2025 @ 8:30 AM","oneSentenceSummary","Bonner County staff proposed reducing the commissioners' cellphone budget from $3,000 to $2,000 now that litigation holds on former commissioners' phones have been lifted; staff will confirm individual discounts, contract penalties and FirstNet options before making further changes.","taxTitle","Bonner County, Idaho","taxId",49415,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6218952,"Bonner County staff propose cuts to office-supplies budget, keep copier lease unchanged",837,2205000,3042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc&start=2205&end=3042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc/thumbnail_2205000.jpg","/articles/6218952/Bonner-County/Idaho/Bonner-County-staff-propose-cuts-to-office-supplies-budget-keep-copier-lease-unchanged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218952-ac6e7702eedef54d986ee0bb715ede1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174987&Signature=jR2BSzvqQ2AU6evDD07WePDD~HktoKH5VorGhlbja1dGkMhS5xrmYreuZHAvAJN1uv96u36oaUX1F7UPifV1zxtwUayD6oNk3Cp2HFuL7Vq57itTMZFZPWsuSNV1hg8hIsbw8XiXJkjVEWJFYczSA4~4n~-~iL2r20gvp5svtucOWFI~htbK6J~agPTe5bTve75T8LTZrE0Vud2u3Pwo5LxI~Y-S8IoJ2V8j0v9TT11-xq6M6~OcNI25AH72JtbUOz3eJS9XGgj4m85geQn1xAjaPslDBRrcH4cr3vkzZagAHqu~dq2RVEtOPPd6~OjsezO7ctZxDhdmk7SZgTV~lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Veronica, the budget presenter for the Bonner County commissioners' office, proposed several adjustments to supplies and equipment lines during the June 2 budget meeting, including a $1,500 reduction to office supplies and a $500 contingency for small office equipment and repairs.

Veronica said the office’s current office-supplies budget was $4,000 and recommended reducing it to $2,500 based on current usage. She said a case of paper costs roughly $50 and the office has spent about $250 on paper so far this year, with an expected additional $400 for the remainder of the fiscal year. Veronica also provided detailed monthly averages for printer consumables: black-ink monthly averages of about $19.57 (annual $234.78) and color-ink monthly averages of about $48.15 (annual $577.74), for an expected annual ink total near $812.52.

On equipment, Veronica noted the department’s shredder is aging and requested leaving $500 in the office-equipment budget to allow replacement if needed. She said a comparable replacement shredder lists for about $295 and she would research a slightly larger-capacity model before making a purchase.

Copier lease: Veronica reported the copier lease is $262 per month, totaling $3,144 per year, with replacements occurring approximately every five years. She recommended leaving that line unchanged because it is a fixed contract cost.

Miscellaneous and water: Veronica said the commissioners' office has been using the miscellaneous line to pay for drinking water and requested $300 for that purpose, explaining average monthly water costs run about $18 (annual $216). Commissioners agreed to move water costs to the office-supplies line to be consistent with other departments.

Outcome and follow-ups: Commissioners agreed to the supply reductions and to retain the copier lease at current contract levels. Veronica will adjust the budget accordingly and circulate updated totals.","Budget staff recommended a $1,500 cut to the commissioners' office-supplies line and smaller changes for office equipment and miscellaneous expenses, while recommending the copier lease remain at current contract levels; commissioners discussed paper use, printer ink costs and replacing a worn shredder.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6218958,"Bonner County commissioners weigh IAC, ICC and newspaper subscriptions to trim costs",89,1729000,1818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc&start=1729&end=1818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc/thumbnail_1729000.jpg","/articles/6218958/Bonner-County/Idaho/Bonner-County-commissioners-weigh-IAC-ICC-and-newspaper-subscriptions-to-trim-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218958-5e4dd335283bbc835c64bbee16e4dc13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174987&Signature=EnbYTQ~TvpPsaWuqOyXIqzIJGmiMdTpiZ-OXy2J6NLRWRGvoW9NFD10HQMY7wXmkeU5flHRe9T-ke0moigIE~9YseomXuwpggyuKN43bsALGUtef7iSnA8AwfFKRXTGamcKYf3VXGI8swnPpsmcg~xMRq1PBT5QUtfkb75siPBqiDOrcT1sMdSogg9p~s9f7WLgMI-OQals6j~78wZwxShzGLrv2HYCzWvqlAARGiNPBaA3f2Bdi-4c5w7gQhRzuGBzAzpawVMADE3zqYwg4ixQmDW1rcbW582m~h9b2eHAnRz1Zc-Rickzr-FeWspMqAHmnL2Txd8K50i3BZgtUBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Veronica, the commissioners' budget presenter, outlined dues and subscription costs at the June 2 meeting, saying the line currently shows $500 and that she proposed increasing it to $1,000 to cover recurring fees.

She listed specific items charged to that line: Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) dues at $300 for the board (about $100 per commissioner), Idaho County Coalition or similar (referred to in the transcript as ICC) at $300 for the board, a Daily B newspaper subscription at $290.94, and a Newport Minor subscription at $58 — totaling about $948.94.

Commissioners questioned whether all three elected officials need membership in both IAC and ICC. One commissioner said he perceived overlap between the two groups and suggested the county might pay for IAC while individual commissioners could pay for ICC if they wanted personal membership. Veronica confirmed the $300 IAC cost is $100 per commissioner and noted that nonmembers can attend IAC conferences but with reduced benefits.

Newspaper subscriptions: commissioners discussed whether they still need a print Daily B subscription and whether online subscriptions could replace print copies. Veronica agreed to research online subscription costs and report back.

Next steps: Veronica will research whether all three commissioners need ICC membership, confirm the precise dues structure, and compare print vs. online subscription pricing for the Daily B and The Minor. Commissioners asked that any savings be considered when finalizing the dues and subscriptions line of the budget.","Budget presenters told the commissioners that dues and subscriptions are running high and proposed increasing the dues line to $1,000 to cover IAC, ICC and newspaper costs; commissioners discussed whether all three commissioners must belong to both associations and whether to switch to online newspaper subscriptions.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6218962,"Commissioners debate whether employee recognition should move out of commissioners' budget",165,1376000,1541000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc&start=1376&end=1541","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc/thumbnail_1376000.jpg","/articles/6218962/Bonner-County/Idaho/Commissioners-debate-whether-employee-recognition-should-move-out-of-commissioners-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218962-f770f3cafbd3f89e9b70e5540d7e9172/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174987&Signature=dMmtWKy7fFOJhs1SqhkJk4MZbu~vFFc9mVEhB1vK7WslbOioKu8wjTYVK8j4Co0go02TO0iC3cQDlFLSN83SHVVj4zgQebAyGcl0PVi0S3grF869DcJIpOMUyr155-fF1SLSZ8yC~Fv2y7GB9HK0IRrkTVPZkAhe0WqEffMIS7HPzviHHkFvx56OUw5jfAUDy5BzmU3Nbw4Na5EWn4Ozq0PGN1cg3V7DaFJ9HDbaKnXR9o6hzcYO8O-dWErPlOegTA0ZmHRk97C03ocuJbxmPwZW0OqvbZpr56~RzDPLAE5qOIcWg0OzOl-m6DllDqPc4~k27~3CGkOrmgvdvIpV0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Veronica, the staff member presenting the commissioners' office budget, told the Bonner County Board of Commissioners that the office’s employee recognition line has been unused for nearly a year and recommended reconsidering whether the funds should remain under the commissioners’ budget.

Why it matters: the item funds plaques and a five-year employee award ceremony. Commissioners said they want an employee-recognition program in place but have not finalized the approach or who should administer the program.

What was discussed: Veronica proposed a $1,000 decrease in that budget line or moving the line into Human Resources. She said, “If you guys wanted to, I would suggest a thousand dollar decrease in this budget line item,” then clarified she would be “happy to” move the item to HR if the commissioners preferred. Commissioners expressed concern about decreasing the line while the recognition program remains unsettled and noted the need to finish the internal conversation about program design before reallocating funds.

Direction given: commissioners asked staff to continue the conversation with HR about whether employee recognition should move into HR’s budget and to avoid reducing the amount until they finalize the program’s design so funds will be available for planned recognition events. Veronica said she would not reduce the line at this time and would bring the matter back after further coordination with HR.

Next steps: staff will follow up with Human Resources to determine the appropriate line for employee-recognition expenses and return to the commissioners with a recommendation before final budget adoption.","Bonner County commissioners discussed a $1,000 budget line for employee recognition and whether the expense should be moved to Human Resources; staff recommended leaving the line until a program design is finalized and to decide where it belongs.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6218967,"Bonner County commissioners narrow travel plans to reduce rising conference costs",880,358000,1238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc&start=358&end=1238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624278-a4d3a0436ba08a6c4a29819a48511fcc/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6218967/Bonner-County/Idaho/Bonner-County-commissioners-narrow-travel-plans-to-reduce-rising-conference-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218967-412847592c86efea8071e72573df9a84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174987&Signature=J~uNw-JxaSbECqnVXs1K-8alcIKOaTIExYB6va~noCv5iCGrNfsRxZZ~2SILB~1m8oIRBCFTvrQbY1wwo0zd-aZvRzynhF60vtiJln6x1q73vf383ellm2zjp~8FnN-Cq5a9rAFjbOh4TsbVynT2Fln1TZt5rADi-5HQvcvuPUUmF8A4A5ZabZyuibxG7tftzb~giQyoPTPUZ4Byu9yWWWU81fq8CacIgbGuH9ZQ5eWJSeW~02F8ZzXAdOt-GZC6wUw9HzI5r0hy3vqUBU47Y4y3TULw8tnqL-Qj2S9x0W64KTKsM70BD4RGXkEQ9EJ3BAR0bOD0pEqXEVxnYCQlkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Veronica, a staff member presenting the commissioners' office budget, told the Bonner County Board of Commissioners on June 2 that “travel is running high as you can see in my notes.”

The travel and education lines — primarily conference attendance and related hotel costs — were the meeting’s largest areas of discussion. Veronica presented spreadsheets estimating that if all three commissioners attend three conferences, the total travel cost would be about $7,171.41 for the year and recommended adjusting the budget by roughly $1,500 to reflect current trends.

Why it matters: commissioners’ travel lines affect the office’s discretionary spending and the county’s ability to respond to emergent training or legislative needs. Veronica said she averaged previous attendance and lodging to produce the estimate, and commissioners discussed cutting one conference from their routine attendance to limit cost while maintaining opportunities for legislative-season networking.

Key details from the meeting: Veronica provided per-conference and per-commissioner averages: a Boise conference (three days, two nights) averaged about $553.97 per commissioner; a five-day January conference averaged about $1,286.50 for some attendees and $3,859.50 if all three attended; and a Moscow conference averaged about $550 per commissioner. Using those figures, Veronica calculated the $7,171.41 all-three attendance total.

Commissioner attendance and information-sharing: Veronica summarized the group’s direction: “So I will update this to show that all 3 of you would like to attend the annual and the midwinter, and 1 of you would like to attend the Moscow.” Commissioners indicated they would stagger attendance to reduce duplicate travel and agreed that if one commissioner attends an event, that commissioner should share substantive takeaways not included in posted materials.

Staff follow-ups and open questions: commissioners asked staff to verify hotel charges that appeared inconsistent across attendees for the same conference, and Veronica said she would check with staff and follow up with Bob about an emergency-management reimbursement that did not clearly appear in the travel ledger. Veronica also said she would update and circulate the revised budget once those checks are complete.

Next steps: Veronica will produce an updated budget reflecting the agreed attendance pattern and follow up on the hotel discrepancies and the emergency-reimbursement question before the next budget revision cycle.

The commissioners did not adopt a final dollar figure at the meeting; they directed staff to revise the travel and education lines and circulate the updated budget for further review.","At a June 2 budget meeting, Bonner County staff and commissioners reviewed higher-than-expected travel costs and agreed that two commissioners will attend two major conferences while one will attend a third to limit overall spending; staff will update the budget and check several reimbursements and hotel discrepancies.","actionData","errors"]

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