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1) Accept amended agenda — Motion to accept the amended agenda was made and approved by voice vote (all commissioners said “aye”). No roll-call recorded.

2) PVSC field-use contract — Motion to approve a one-year contract with the Pocatello-Valley Soccer Club (PVSC) for $27,000 passed on a voice vote; commissioners said “aye.” County staff will finalize and present the written contract and requested financial documents from PVSC (IRS Form 990).

3) Public Works vehicle replacement — Motion authorizing Public Works to purchase a replacement Tahoe (preferred dealer Boise; alternative used option from Woods Cross, UT) and to sell the damaged Durango as-is at auction passed on a voice vote; commissioners said “aye.” Public Works estimated repairs to the Durango at about $3,000 and proposed replacement prices in the $60,000–$62,200 range.

4) County budget adoption — The board voted to adopt a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year on a voice vote (all commissioners said “aye”). Commissioners instructed staff to prepare the formal resolution and associated filings and pledged to work with the clerk and auditing department to identify funds that might restore some nonprofit support.

5) Consent agenda — Motion to approve the consent agenda passed on a voice vote (all commissioners said “aye”).

All recorded votes in the meeting were made by voice; no roll-call tallies with individual member votes were recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","08/28/2025 Bannock County Commissioner Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and recorded outcomes from the Bannock County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 30, including contract, procurement and budget votes.","taxTitle","Bannock County, Idaho","taxId",5618,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456084,"Bannock County adopts balanced budget amid debate over nonprofit funding and commissioner pay",1054,2441000,3495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850&start=2441&end=3495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850/thumbnail_2441000.jpg","/articles/6456084/Bannock-County/Idaho/Bannock-County-adopts-balanced-budget-amid-debate-over-nonprofit-funding-and-commissioner-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456084-3785b920be9c4c80e85b9c5d01a47283/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436864&Signature=TIZiYxU4i64mxDhiM5YP20NAiScexuG2aMLw~SvlXu5ibqYpfEbigWYwJCG1053sSxKnJeejZW~CjFiDdAPCzZNCuNMpqSQRMVsGLncd~8oSdJVvXhFZp~rwdsO07wK5D8mC0lnPcoZO-s3rxkEAsIsTlydL9IwP0RBMC4B7ML2lGclzrknAUmCGOAoXnIZNOWQXukEDMCt5fmkvm2TdH8UXjadYp1GPULUYhF6hLbSyDVRQ-H3aLOfxsp-XYQ839LEMCcBnI4t-YC5HXmxM~yzMUqg0-9d1J3DJ4Tzyo7mK-bY7ZZdnKE0gB816PVobkCL~RF06nu3vRCq-jB22Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bannock County commissioners on July 30 approved a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year after extended public comment and internal discussion about nonprofit funding, commissioner salaries and county mandates.

Commissioners said the county faces numerous mandated services—law enforcement and jail operations, a regional juvenile facility, road maintenance across roughly 500 miles, motor vehicle and assessor responsibilities, and court support—and that those mandates drive significant cost pressure. One commissioner said the county’s total budget is roughly $100,000,000 and emphasized an effort to keep property taxes as low as possible while funding required services.

Public commenters and nonprofit representatives raised concerns that the draft budget reduced or cut some nonprofit support. Commissioners said they heard those concerns, apologized for the lack of prior explanation in some cases, and pledged to work with the county clerk and the auditing department to identify funds within this year’s budget to restore some nonprofit support within weeks.

Commissioners also clarified that commissioner salary increases were funded by eliminating an unfilled chief-of-staff position (a previously budgeted $75,000 line) rather than by taking funds from nonprofits, and they noted the county absorbed increased health-benefit costs rather than passing them on to employees.

At the meeting a commissioner moved to adopt the balanced budget; commissioners said “aye” on a voice vote and the motion carried with no recorded opposition. The board instructed staff to prepare the required resolution and associated paperwork for filing with the clerk’s office. Commissioners encouraged nonprofits to continue dialogue with county staff and said they would seek improved communication and partnerships to address funding concerns.

No detailed line-item restorations were approved at the meeting; commissioners said they would return with proposals to restore funding where feasible.","Commissioners approved a balanced county budget after public comment and internal debate about nonprofit funding cuts, salary increases for commissioners, and county mandates; commissioners pledged to seek additional funds to restore some nonprofit support in the coming weeks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456090,"Public Works authorized to buy Tahoe after Durango found uneconomical to repair",244,2154000,2398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850&start=2154&end=2398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850/thumbnail_2154000.jpg","/articles/6456090/Bannock-County/Idaho/Public-Works-authorized-to-buy-Tahoe-after-Durango-found-uneconomical-to-repair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456090-2edf7f8d61fba248efb39d3ced4a06fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436864&Signature=dxGYsYQLdfScFk~wgAKF2nQ0u4qIs3q7IsIY6pkOYcIV2Ki8eMqPaGokrztLaJ2yR~d~nYl6ZUYDuCwmrRbpkpjwhUmmI7l12MMd5GdrHh4vwUUyb52vXvm7JJBCsT4I3rI~GA81b25WPMGM0BbCurUGu7I291OnxZchNqFlncDJGsKsGOgAIqlZsJvc5Qs95EqfTq~Bx-1YdvTDXNpl5YXRRuF7EoeNElvVV8Db8z8-9mG9WnSyn3H02H0Rzu8UIgb-ngDfImOE174B3ZgtHO0upVm6HuFiwQVQ6dH9rTGtCrwaaESfbk6j1KRxAENgcmrs62Yxq-upFdtZ2WYZAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Buddy Romerille, Public Works assistant director, briefed commissioners about a county-owned Durango used by staff that has repeated electrical problems. Romerille said diagnostic work found a bad fuse box, a damaged engine harness and a faulty powertrain control module; he estimated repairs at about $3,000 and said private-party market value for the vehicle in fair condition is roughly $7,000. Because the problems are electrical and recurring, Romerille recommended selling the Durango as-is at auction.

Romerille presented two replacement options: a used LS Tahoe in Woods Cross, Utah (about $60,300 with 4,700 miles) and a new Tahoe from Boise priced at $62,195. He recommended the Boise vehicle if available and suggested the county stay in-state if possible. Commissioners discussed funding and timing; the county indicated capital funds were available.

A commissioner moved to authorize Romerille to pursue the Boise dealer purchase and, if necessary, to spend up to an agreed dollar amount to secure a comparable vehicle if the first option was sold. The motion to authorize purchase passed on a voice vote with all commissioners saying “aye.” Romerille said he would place a purchase order immediately and, if needed, pick up the vehicle with a county representative.

No roll-call tally was recorded; commissioners agreed the Durango should be sold as-is at auction and that staff should proceed with procuring a replacement within the parameters discussed.","Bannock County authorized Public Works to purchase a replacement Tahoe (estimated ~ $60–62k) for an employee after a county Durango had electrical failures; the damaged Durango will be sold at auction.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456095,"County approves one-year fee agreement with PVSC after extended discussion over fees and partnership",1486,652000,2138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850&start=652&end=2138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850/thumbnail_652000.jpg","/articles/6456095/Bannock-County/Idaho/County-approves-one-year-fee-agreement-with-PVSC-after-extended-discussion-over-fees-and-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456095-a1e598fba685f43a3f33208e581e2753/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436864&Signature=EGMIO~Mq1YGo5Dd-G7VyhkgK~U7cKf~tugucbwasdpNy5ByrFfCSfVMIGKF6L2sghbozNaotyeTGckGF7NZ3zFXPXKqwpg7dOkevNELON6Lbm9M2cgyqcnWAEbyBM0Jhf~ikDBgbKhO6O445VezVcvg6lXh1p2RBYGeE8QQlqrb0XS6xSkxZvutnek6HpsDPEVFJ3vU0Kw7u5Z7jrO93y9MS0taQN746NKpkBsvN8e8kWViOfh4Uk7PYpCAr4Ibkhca2CUruu2nSrDSof2k-cNalDDtH1Sbm-6F3Qm3BJIH2xCIVzmi2wRxun5NeJnvyzTmTwqri0RoIfCNhJSG37A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Keller, identified in the meeting as PVSC’s business manager, and Mary Keller, PVSC president, told commissioners the nonprofit club seeks a contract to use county fields and described proposed fees and outreach plans.

Scott Keller said earlier internal estimates varied and that the club proposes a framework that would net about $30,000 annually over a three-year contract (growing from $27,000 to $30,000 to $33,000). He and PVSC board members discussed wanting the county’s fee break to benefit youth players and outlined a willingness to do service projects and scholarship work to reduce participant costs.

County staff and commissioners pressed PVSC representatives for details. An unnamed county clerk (speaking at length) said the county has previously provided major discounts to youth organizations and expressed frustration with past administration and inconsistent partner communication. The clerk said the county wants partners who acknowledge fee reductions and maintain cooperative relationships when maintenance problems arise.

PVSC representatives said the club fields between 1,300 and 1,500 active players across programs and that the organization provided about $17,000 in scholarships during the recent fall season. PVSC said past leadership issues had strained trust and asked for confidentiality around some financials while offering to provide required nonprofit forms and, if requested, audited information.

Commissioners debated a one-year versus a multiyear contract; Commissioner (unnamed) recommended a one-year term to allow a check-in while the county proceeds with a master plan for the recreation facility. At the meeting a commissioner moved to approve a one-year contract for $27,000; the motion passed on a voice vote with all commissioners saying “aye.” The vote was recorded without individual roll-call votes.

Commissioners asked PVSC to provide financial records (the clerk requested IRS Form 990) and asked staff to memorialize the one-year term in writing and return a contract for signatures. The county emphasized it wants evidence the discounted use is being passed on to youth and that PVSC must be a cooperative partner in maintaining fields.","Bannock County commissioners approved a one-year contract with the Pocatello-Valley Soccer Club (PVSC) for $27,000, following extended discussion about fee waivers, field maintenance, player fees, scholarships and the need for improved partnership and financial transparency.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456100,"County health staff urges local ordinances to restore pool inspections after state law repeal",495,110000,605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850&start=110&end=605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692046-8c068adcc680c11c6af45bcca794f850/thumbnail_110000.jpg","/articles/6456100/Bannock-County/Idaho/County-health-staff-urges-local-ordinances-to-restore-pool-inspections-after-state-law-repeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456100-af89f05c0ae68e7f391ab1f49fa102b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436864&Signature=me33U1hwYY~081YXLhodlLzUm7Qu-0x2Azka7HuXkbtnJRvO8ZLU3lgva2MlzsyfXKNes9QqlhN8hCZBnXJ0aocOgf4FOoBGi~s~1SV3tAA3-3~9VqenBPF8w4OFhNVQXjRHho98qgQONdNejUqgEs~pXsv2R3IuWGiLAWm3Oy5zqXFduppJPlmntFuoBtph5g1iBzurjvGmQmid8BZ6iDngBWpk~ON9gNNYhUImKuDgvMD8YPcGc6kZnkptJynW7~lB6wYpwh66B4FSd013eNniY6qrUUnxCw-JnZwwz~QAA7PPlPCPeQKkboZPrNvD7QvwLl29Y0iDneRS2eruXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Maggie, a public-health district staff member, told the Bannock County Board of Commissioners on July 30 that a state statute that previously required the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to license and inspect public swimming pools was repealed earlier this year and that, as of July 1, the district no longer has statewide authority to license or inspect public pools.

Maggie said the district completed its inspections before July 1 but expressed concern that a lapse in routine inspections could increase the risk of communicable-disease spread. She said Oneida County requested a meeting to discuss a county ordinance that would reestablish local authority and that the district’s Board of Health recommended staff meet with each county in the public-health district to explore countywide ordinances.

The draft the district shared with commissioners mirrors the 2024 model aquatic health code and would cover “public” pools—those operated for a fee such as municipal pools—and commercial pools such as hotel or fitness-club pools, which the district said generate most complaints. Maggie also said the district prepared a draft memorandum of agreement under which a county could designate the public-health district as the licensor and inspector, drawing on the district’s experience and epidemiology linkages in the event of an outbreak.

Commissioners and staff said the county must coordinate with cities because many pools, and most motels, sit inside city limits. Commissioners asked staff to meet with the city of Pocatello (a meeting was scheduled the same day) and with other area cities so county and city ordinances would align and not conflict. Commissioners and Maggie discussed drafting exemptions for unique facilities; Maggie suggested a carve-out for the hot mineral pools at Lava, which she said the district has not historically inspected and where operators report no problems.

Maggie asked commissioners for feedback on the draft ordinance and memorandum; she said Ken (a district or county contact) had planned to attend but was ill. No formal motion or county vote was recorded on the draft ordinance during the meeting; commissioners directed staff to continue coordination with cities and return with feedback.

The discussion covered definitions of covered pools, a proposed fee structure to have pool operators pay licensing fees, and the district’s rationale for designating experienced public-health staff as inspectors to preserve epidemiology response capacity.","Public-health staff told Bannock County commissioners that a recently repealed Idaho statute removed statewide authority to license and inspect public pools; staff recommended county- or city-level ordinances and a memorandum of agreement designating the public health district as licensor and inspector.","actionData","errors"]

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