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Bannock County approves property appraisal up to $3,000; requests written 'no conflict' statement
Summary
Commissioners approved ordering an appraisal for a county property and capped the cost at $3,000, asking staff to obtain a written statement that the selected appraiser has no conflict of interest after concerns about a possible familial relation were raised.
Bannock County commissioners voted Jan. 6 to order an appraisal of a county property, approving up to $3,000 for the work and requiring a written statement that the appraiser has no conflict of interest.
‘‘Next item, Commissioner Bullock,’’ Speaker 1 announced before the discussion. Commissioner Bullock described recent conversations with the property owner and recommended an appraisal to better understand the property's value amid local growth. Commissioner Bullock said he preferred a local appraiser rather than one from Idaho Falls and asked staff to get a preliminary cost estimate.
Commission discussion focused on who would perform the appraisal and whether any relationship could create a conflict. Speaker 5 said Jason has arranged appraisals in the past and that the candidate may be a distant cousin but that other staff at the company could perform the work; Speaker 5 offered to mention the conflict‑check to Jason. Speaker 1 moved to order an appraisal up to $3,000 and include a letter confirming no conflict; the motion passed by voice vote.
The board did not identify the property by parcel number in the meeting transcript and did not record a formal second or a roll‑call vote. Commissioners said they expected to return to the board if the estimated cost exceeded the $3,000 cap.
