On the agenda: Pocatello Information Packet — data center (Jul 21)

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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING

JULY 21, 2026

BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ –
MEETING
Commissioners' Agenda
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, July 21, 2026
9:00 AM Business Meeting (action items)
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)

BOARD OF AMBULANCE DISTRICT
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Shane Grow, Interim Fire Chief, Pocatello, requesting approval to use $25,000 from
Capital Funds for a fuel system and engine replacement for Ambulance 2. A purchase
order will be needed to initiate purchase (requested 10 minutes) (action item)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Scott Crowther, Event Center and Wellness Complex, regarding potential approval and
signature on (1) a contract requesting a fee waiver for Portneuf Health Trust and the
KIND Week Family Fun Run, and (2) contract with Randy’s Tumbling for the Harvest
Lantern Festival (requested 5 minutes) (action items)
Hal Jensen, Planning and Development, seeking to begin conversation about the potential
of data centers in Bannock County (requested 10 minutes) (potential action item)
Jonathan Radford, Prosecutor, requesting approval of an exceptional placement with
possible Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel
with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (requested 5 minutes)
(action item)

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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution 2026-47 Designating County Roads for State Reimbursement
Resolution 2026-48 Approving Tax Cancellation Request
LETTERS AND NOTICES (action items):
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Event Sponsorship Agreement
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 July 14 and
16, 2026

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FOR COMMISSION OFFICE USE:
DATE__________

TIME__________

Agenda Request Form
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally held on Tuesday in the
Commissioners’ Chambers in the Bannock County Courthouse, Room 212; 624 E Center Pocatello, Idaho or as
noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting at https://bannockcounty.us/commissioners/. The Commissioners also
hold meetings throughout the week as coordinated with the Commissioners’ staff. Agenda times are subject to
change within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) n-eeding special accommodations to participate in
public meetings should contact the Commissioners’ Office at 208-236-7210, three to five working days before
the meeting.
Email this completed form and any supporting documents to [email protected] by 5:00 PM
the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting.

Name/Department:

Prosecutors

Phone/Email:

Item to be considered: Exception Placement New Hire
Informational background:
Will request exceptional placement for new hire with possible Executive
Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel with
potential action following adjournment of Executive Session
1. What meeting are you requesting?
2. How much time will be needed for this agenda item?

5 minutes

3. Is Commission action requested (decision, approval, signature, or guidance)?

Decision

4. Does this request involve a contract, agreement, external funding source, or
award acceptance?

NO

5. What is the potential financial impact of this request?

To be provided

6. Have all supporting documents been included with this form?

NO

7. Will you be using presentation software or have other presentation needs? (if YES, NO
provide presentation with this form)
8.

Name and contact information for others who should be invited to attend:

Kristi Klauser, Jason Dixon

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In the Matter of DESIGNATING
COUNTY ROADS FOR STATE REIMBURSEMENT

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JULY 21, 2026

R.S. No. 2026-47
July 21, 2026

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the following road(s) has/have been constructed to meet Bannock County Road and
Bridge standards, is/are paved, and in good condition:

and

Road
Devonshire Drive
Yorkshire Lane

Length
717.5 feet
177.5 feet

Location
Westfield Estates – Division 6
Westfield Estates – Division 6

WHEREAS, County Public Works Director Kiel Burmester has recommended it being in the
best interest of Bannock County to add said road(s) to the County road system at this time; and
WHEREAS, Bannock County wishes to start receiving reimbursement from the Idaho
Transportation Department for the total mileage added to the County road maintenance system; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive reimbursement, Bannock County must identify additions to the
County road system and officially place them on the Bannock County road maintenance system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above-stated roads are hereby identified as
County roads and will be officially placed on the Bannock County road maintenance system.
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough, Chair
Ernie Moser, Member
Ken Bullock, Member

ATTEST:

Jason C. Dixon, Clerk

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In the Matter of APPROVING
TAX CANCELLATION REQUESTS

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JULY 21, 2026

R.S. No. 2026-48
July 21, 2026
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, requests for cancellation of taxes were considered on July 14, 2026; and
WHEREAS, these cancellation requests have been reviewed pursuant to Idaho Code §§63-711,
63-1302, 63-1303 and 63-1304;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Tax Collector, Jennifer Clark, is
hereby authorized and directed to cancel the following on the tax rolls as listed by year:
(1)

At the request of Assessor Anita Hymas, in a letter dated July 14, 2026, for cancellation of
market value for the 2025 tax year.

PARCEL
NUMBER

MHMHPSC000201

OWNER

Migliaccio, Robert

EXPLANATION

Not livable, disposed

MARKET
VALUE TO
CANCEL

BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
______________________________________________
Jeff Hough, Chair
_____________________________________________
Ernie Moser, Member
______________________________________________
Ken Bullock, Member
ATTEST:

Jason C. Dixon, Clerk

$9,590

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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: 07/21/2026
Requestor Name: Teri Jones

Department: Event Center

Item to be considered/background:
Concerts at The Port

Action Requested: Signature Only

Amount of Time Requested: N/A

Financial Impact (Total Cost/Funding Source):

Does this item involve a contract, agreement, external funding application, or award
acceptance?
Agreement
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?

No

List of additional attendees: Scott Crowther
Please include any supporting documents with your Agenda Session Request Form.
Commissioner Office Only:
Date:

Time:

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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
We, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners, hereby certify approval of the minutes of the Bannock
County Commissioners’ meetings inclusive of the date(s) of July 14 and 16, 2026, as approved during the
meeting of June 21, 2026.
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
________________________________
Jeff Hough, Chair
________________________________
Ernie Moser, Member
________________________________
Ken Bullock, Member
ATTEST:
______________________________
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk

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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, July 14, 2026
Ernie Moser, Jeff Hough, and Ken Bullock
Jason C. Dixon
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Chief Deputy
Prosecutor Jonathan Radford, Civil Deputy Prosecutor Sean Bowen, HR
Director Matthew Phillips, and Prosecutor Ian Johnson

Agenda Details
AGENDA
Business Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
• Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) to
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consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item)
• Chad Brown and John Hyde, Franson Civil Engineers, seeking permission to conduct cultural,
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biological and wetland surveys on Bannock County property for the Portneuf-Marsh Valley
Watershed Plan EA project (requested 15 minutes) (potential action item)
• Anita Hymas, Assessor, regarding signature on a Tax Cancellation Request (action item)
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• Hal Jensen, Planning and Development, seeking to provide an ordinance update (requested 15
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minutes) (action item)
• Continued discussion surrounding improvements at the McCammon Ambulance Bay (requested
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15 minutes) (action item)
• Matthew Phillips, Human Resources and Risk Management, seeking approval of and signature on
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special event policy quotes for Lee Brice on 8/21/2026 and the Beach Boys on 8/26/26 (requested
5 minutes) (action item)
• Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting signature on lease documents for two loaders for Road and
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Bridge (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
• Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary negotiations involving
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matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing
bodies in other states or nations and I.C. §74-206(f) to communicate with legal counsel for the
public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or
controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of
legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement with potential action
following adjournment of Executive Session (action item)
9 SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Commissioners’ Proceedings – June 2026
Passthrough Funds Recipient Agreement
10 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
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Mileage and Travel Approvals
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for July 2, 7, 8, and 9,
2026, and Bannock County Board of Equalization hearings on July 2, 7, and 9, 2026

Meeting Notes
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9:00 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Community Resources and Advocacy Director Shantal
Laulu presented an application for cremation assistance for case number 20260024. Bullock moved to
approve case number 20260024. The motion passed.

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9:18 AM Chad Brown with Franson Civil Engineers and John Hyde with Portneuf Marsh Valley Canal
Company appeared. Brown explained he was hired for a project from McCammon to Downey looking at
water management. Funding is from a federal grant from the NCRS, National Resources Conservation
Service. The grant will pay 100% of the environmental assessment regarding ag water and flood control
management. The assessment will be looking at alternatives for those needs. The request is for approval
to complete the surveys in the County’s right-of-way. Discussion ensued on potential future work and
projects resulting from the surveys. Hyde explained the Canal Company originally brought this project
before the Board six years ago. The are looking at eliminating 18 miles of open canal.
9:22 AM Public Works Director Kiel Burmester approves of the project and explained it will be similar to
the Hawkins project. It will save on water for the users and mitigate flooding problems. The rights-of-way
will have to be worked out down the road.
9:25 AM Brown explained the funding and what the project will encompass. There are three irrigation
companies to work with. Any projects that may result from these surveys could have potential costs of
25% of the project. Moser moved to approve access to Franson and the Canal Company. The motion
passed.

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9:02 AM Hymas requested tax cancellations. Moser moved to approve the cancellations per the
Assessor’s recommendation. The motion passed.

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9:31 AM Assistant Planning Director Tristan Bourquin also appeared. Jensen reported work on the
ordinance is on track, but recently, they have received requests and concerns regarding the ordinance.
There have been requests for a draft copy, which legal advised that draft legislation is not public record.
The ordinance draft was leaked which has caused some issues and now the question of whether they
release the draft. Radford advised to publish the draft ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding special
interests that were sent the document and that was discovered after a public records request. Jensen
explained if the draft is published to the website, that will give 15 days for the public to comment. So
essentially, one 15-day period will be now and another after the final draft is ready. That will push out the
timeline 30 days, from Oct 1 to Nov 1. Responding to questions/concerns was discussed, as well as
procedures.
9:41 AM Radford reported that some council members were provided recommendations by a special
interest group, so now that opportunity needs to be provided to others to ensure a fair process. Responding
to public comments, suggestions, or concerns is not required, but staff can respond that the information
will be included in the packet for the public hearing. Discussion included publishing for 15 days, taking
comments taken under consideration at the first public hearing, whether to include any input into the
ordinance, transparency, and allowing the same opportunity for everyone. Moser moved to publish the
draft ordinance and respond to any comments submitted that the information will be provided in the
public hearing packet. The motion passed.

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9:03 AM McCammon Mayor Karlene Hall, City Clerk Kassadi Dunn, Council Members Steve Campbell
and Stephanie Iverson, Facilities Director Dan Kendall, Pocatello Fire Assistant Chief of Support and
Public Safety Dean Bullock were present. Hough reviewed this meeting is in follow up to last week’s tour
of the building in preparation for Ambulance service to begin. Kendall sent out options for beds/rooms
with construction costs. The option preferred included four bedrooms. Klauser questioned the need for the
Ambulance District. The entire costs should not exceed $14,000. The Ambulance District will utilize
three rooms, and dividing the cost would $10,000 to the Ambulance District and $4,000 to McCammon.
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Hall agreed with completing the fourth room and requested if the city could be billed. Funding and budget
authority were reviewed. Klauser indicated there are leftover funds in capital and the remaining can be
reallocated. Bullock indicated the Ambulance District can provide some in-kind labor. Hough moved to
enter into the Board of Ambulance. The motion passed. Bullock moved to authorize the remodel and
reallocate up to $14,000 with McCammon reimbursing $4,000. The motion passed. Hough moved to exit
Board of Ambulance. The motion passed.
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9:50 AM Phillips reviewed the special events insurance policies. Bullock moved to approve the policies.
The motion passed.

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9:51 AM Klauser explained the loaders for Road and Bridge have been delivered and requested signature
on the lease. Moser moved to approve the lease agreements. The motion passed.
9:53 AM Business and Event Director Scott Crowther, Public Works Director Kiel Burmester, and
Landfill Manager Dillon Evans were present. Hough moved to enter into executive session under Idaho
Code §74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce and §74206(f) to communicate with legal counsel. The motion passed by roll call vote.
11:10 AM Hough moved to exit executive session. The motion passed. Discussion included right-sizing
the venue, cutting in a road with department resources, concerts, costs, and renewing the concert contract.
11:11 AM Johnson advised to be specific with discussions on concerts and work on the grounds; rather
than a general statement of move forward. Discussion on costs, and using the PILT budget for the fence,
gate, road work, and budgeted funds of $200,000. Crowther requested up to $100,000 for the road.
Bullock moved to cut the road and associated improvements up to a max of $100,000. Questions arose on
approving the motion if it’s decided not to do concerts. The motion died. Hough moved to extend the
contract with Nederlander for two years and proceed forward with concerts. There will be no additional
costs for that contract. The motion passed. Bullock moved to authorize up to $100,000 to cut a road and
for improvements necessary to improve concert abilities and parking. The motion passed.

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11:16 AM Moser moved to approve publication of June’s Commissioner Proceedings and the Passthrough
Funds Recipient Agreement. The motion passed.

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11:16 AM Moser moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed.

Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
Application for cremation assistance for case number 20260024 was
approved.
Access was granted to Franson Engineering and Portneuf Marsh Valley
Canal Company on County rights-of-way to conduct cultural, biological,
and wetland surveys.
Tax cancellation requests were granted.
Land use ordinance draft to be published and any comments submitted
be saved and submitted for the public hearing.
Acting as the Board of Ambulance, budget authority was approved for
up to $14,000 to remodel the dorms in the McCammon building with the
city reimbursing up to $4,000.
Special event insurance policies for Lee Brice and The Beach Boys.
Lease agreement was approved with CAT Financial for two loaders.
Nederlander contract extended for two years for concerts.
Funds approved up to $100,000 to cut road and other necessary
improvements at Complex.
Publication of June Commissioner Proceedings was approved.
Passthrough Funds Recipient Agreement was approved.
Items on the consent agenda were approved.

ASSIGNED TO
Indigent
Public Works
Assessor/Treasurer/Resolution
Planning/Legal
Ambulance/Facilities/
Auditing
Risk Management/Parks &
Rec
Road & Bridge/Auditing
Parks & Rec
Parks & Rec
Clerk
Juvenile
Auditing/Clerk/Resolution

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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:

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Ernie Moser and Ken Bullock
Jason C. Dixon
Jeff Hough
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, and Civil
Prosecutor Sean Bowen

Agenda Details
AGENDA
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Work Session and Claims Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
• Dan Kendall, Buildings and Grounds, providing a monthly update
Claims Agenda:
• 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
• Technology Request Form
• Memorandum Authorization for Accounts Payable
• Cardholder User Agreement and Authorization

Meeting Notes
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9:01 AM Bullock called the meeting to order. Hunter Brewer, Maintenance Specialist, also appeared.
Brewer introduced herself. Kendall gave updates on framing for the dorms in McCammon, Exhibit Hall
sidewalk, Ag Extension sewer, parking lot, and HVAC. Discussion ensued on the sewer project,
sprinklers/flooding, and help received from the Ambulance District to frame at McCammon.

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9:13 AM Moser moved to approve the items on the claims agenda. The motion passed.

Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
Maintenance/building project updates were given.
Items on the consent agenda were approved.

ASSIGNED TO
Facilities
Auditing/Clerk/Resolution
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