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County approves one-year fee agreement with PVSC after extended discussion over fees and partnership
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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.
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.
