Discussion & Consideration of Lobbying Contract
Commissioner Miles explained that the lobbying contract is with Allen Freemyer for the rail project. The cost would be $2,500 for the rest of June and $5,000 per month through December 31, 2026. The parties discussed the lobbying and consulting agreement and the budget from which it would be paid. Commissioner Killian made a motion to extend the contract with Allen Freemyer and authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 10:09 a.m. to 10:37 a.m.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of BOE Valuation Changes
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented a list of four BOE adjustments. She explained the reasons for the adjustments—Parcel 00-0027-7107; No market value transferred over for LS02. Market value will need to be added $2,350. LR01 market value also didn’t convey properly. Market value should be changed to $29,000. Old Value: $0.00; New Value: $31,350.00. Old Taxes - $436.30, New Taxes $490.00. Parcel 00-0005-1643; This is a primary residence, and the signed declaration was received after the final 2026 values were set. There is no change in value, just a change from secondary to primary. Old Tax: $1,377.69; New Tax: $919.15. Parcel 00-0017-3017; This is a primary residence, and the signed declaration was received after the final 2026 values were set. There is no change in value, just a change from secondary to primary. Old Tax: $1,766.69; New Tax: $1,068.45. Parcel 00-0035-2495; This is a primary residence, and the signed declaration was received after the final 2026 values were set. There is no change in value, just a change from secondary to primary. Old Tax: $4,787.91; New Tax: $2,633.89. Parcel 00-0001-8188; This is a primary residence, and the signed declaration was received after the final 2026 values were set. There is no change in value, just a change from secondary to primary. Old Tax: $2,625.60; New Tax: $1,444.04. Parcel 00-0013-8663; This is a primary residence, and the signed declaration was received after the final 2026 values were set. There is no change in value, just a change from secondary to primary. Old Tax: $2,124.48; New Tax: $1,445.73. Parcel 00-0000-0368; This is a primary residence, and the signed declaration was received after the final 2026 values were set. There is no change in value, just a change from secondary to primary. Old Tax: $4,477.99; New Tax: $2,462.84. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the BOE valuation changes as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Vouchers
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Oaklee Larsen presented the vouchers for June 22, 2026, check numbers 173192 through 173315, totaling $773,077.36. The parties reviewed the submitted vouchers. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for June 22, 2026, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
HR Office – Payroll
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending June 06, 2026. A total of 246 employees were paid for $624,943.98. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending June 06, 2026, for $624,943.98. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held June 08, 2026
The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the June 08, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 08, 2026, meeting, with corrections. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.