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CITY OF BLACKFOOT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES FROM JANUARY 6, 2026
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marc Carroll called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Those in attendance were: Councilwoman Barlow, Councilman Brown, Councilman Gardner and
Councilman Jensen.
AMEND AGENDA
Mayor Carroll asked to amend the agenda to add Executive Session per Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b).
Councilman Jensen motioned to amend the agenda; Councilwoman Brown seconded the motion; all
were in favor; motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Brown made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes from 12/2/25, and
payables, Councilman Barlow seconded the motion; all were in favor; motion carried.
CITY CLERK JULIE CONAN
Swearing in of Elected Officials
Ms. Conan conducted the swearing in of newly elected Mayor Scott Stufflebeam, re-elected Councilman
Gardner and re-elected Councilman Jensen.
Former Mayor Marc Carroll expressed his gratitude for the support from everyone during his terms in
office.
Election of Council President
Councilman Brown nominated Councilwoman Barlow for Council President; Councilman Jensen
seconded the nomination; On a roll-call vote that was unanimous, Councilwoman Barlow was elected
Council President.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CFO GRAHM ANDERSON
Treasurer’s Report
City Administrator, Grahm Anderson, presented the monthly treasurer’s report to the Council. Mr.
Anderson reviewed FY26 expenditures and stated that most funds were on target relative to the 17%
elapsed fiscal year. He reported on investment balances and explained the banking sweep account
process. Mr. Anderson stated that the audit is scheduled for Jan 21, 2026, and the target date for this to
be presented to Council is February 6, 2026. He will start budget worksheet preparations for FY27 in
February and budget meetings will begin in March. Mr. Anderson provided updates for ARPA Projects,
Highway 91, Airport Road, West Bridge St Bridge, Pendlebury Lane, Downtown Revitalization, Well #14,
and Twin Bridges Landing Projects.
MAYOR SCOTT STUFFLEBEAM
Resolution to Approve PFAS Testing Agreement
Attorney Garrett Sandow presented the proposed resolution for an Agreement for PFAS (per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances) Testing. He explained the reasoning behind the need for PFAS testing, which
is due to a class-action lawsuit against companies that have PFAS in their products like Teflon coating.
Some cities have tested positive for having this chemical in their water systems, however Blackfoot has
not had a positive test for PFAS. He said that by entering into this agreement, the City would essentially
be provided free water testing as this law firm is looking for support to their lawsuit. If the chemical is
found in the City’s water system, then the City would be included in the lawsuit. City Attorney Garrett
Sandow read Resolution 432 into record. Councilman Brown motioned to approve Resolution 432 and
waive further readings, Councilman Jensen seconded the motion, on a roll call vote; all were in favor;
motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 432
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BLACKFOOT AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE AFFF PRODUCT
LIABILITY LITIGATION
WHEREAS, the City of Blackfoot (the “City”) is committed to delivering clean drinking
water to its customers; and
WHEREAS, the City is also committed to identifying parties responsible for increasing
the costs of water treatment and system maintenance and taking reasonable steps to avoid passing
on these costs to its consumers; and
WHEREAS, STAG LIUZZA, L.L.C., and HILTY, BOWER, HAWS & SEABLE, PLLC
have put together a team of uniquely qualified and experienced attorneys (“the Firm”) who have
joined together to assist public entities facing the challenges posed by potential per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”); and
WHEREAS, the Firm is comprised of experienced attorneys in both in PFAS litigation and
in the representation of public entities and water suppliers in cases involving cost recovery related
to remediation of water contamination; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it to be in the City’s best interest to enter
into the Legal Services Agreement with the Firm and pursue any settlement and other legal damage
claims it may have related to PFAS in Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Litigation MDL No.
2873; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the execution of the as Exhibit “A”; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the Mayor of the City of
Blackfoot, Idaho, is hereby authorized to execute the Legal Services’ Agreement with the Firm
based upon the terms and conditions set forth herein and, in a manner, substantially similar to the
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Blackfoot, Idaho, this 6th day of
January, 2026.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR, of the City of Blackfoot, Idaho, this 6th day of
January, 2026.
ATTEST:
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Mayor Scott D. Stufflebeam
City Clerk
Ordinance Amendment Title 9 Ch 5 Sanitation Service System
Street and Sanitation Superintendent Scott Murphy presented the proposed ordinance changes which
included cleaning up some of the language to reflect what types of containers the Sanitation
Department currently use. Also, he spoke about changing the wording on disposal of animal carcasses.
The Council discussed this change and Mr. Murphy and the Council agreed to change the wording to
prohibit any kind of animals from being placed in residential or commercial dumpsters in amounts
exceeding 10 lbs. Attorney Sandow read into Ordinance 2284, Councilman Gardner motioned to
approve Ordinance 2284 and waive further readings, Councilwoman Barlow seconded the motion, on a
roll call vote; all were in favor; motion carried.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2284
Ordinance number 2284 amends Title 9, Chapter 5 of the Blackfoot City Code, updating the city
ordinances on what is allowed to be deposited into the sanitation department dumpsters. The
ordinance provides for the penalty for violations of said regulations. The effective date shall be after
January 6, 2026, and after publication as required by law.
The full text of Ordinance No. 2284 is available at City Hall, 157 North Broadway, Blackfoot,
Idaho 83221.
STATEMENT OF LEGAL ADVISOR
I, Garrett H. Sandow, City Attorney for the City of Blackfoot, Idaho, have reviewed the summary of
Ordinance No. 2284 and find the summary to be true and correct and that it provides adequate
notice to the public.
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Garrett H. Sandow
Board Appointments
Mayor Stufflebeam tabled this board appointment until he receives confirmation from the appointee
that they will be able to serve on the Planning & Zoning Board.
PLANNING & ZONING TRAVIS ALLEN
Townhomes at Cromwell Div 1 Phase 2 Development Agreement
Planning and Zoning Administrator Travis Allen presented the DA for Phase 2, focusing on the areas of
special conditions. These included the requirement to complete the punch list items that were
outstanding, one of them being completion of the retentions ponds which have since been inspected by
the WWTP Superintendent. Councilman Brown motioned to approve Townhomes at Cromwell Division
1 Phase 3 Development Agreement; Councilwoman Barlow seconded the motion; there was a 3 to 1
vote, with Councilman Gardner in opposition; motion carried.
The full text of the Development Agreement is available at City Hall, 157 North Broadway, Blackfoot,
Idaho 83221.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Jensen motioned to move into Executive Session: pursuant to provisions of Idaho Code 74-
206, subsection (1) (b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or
charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school
student; Councilwoman Barlow seconded the motion; on a roll call vote all were in favor, moved into
Executive Session at 7:35 PM.
Councilman Jensen motioned to return to regular session at 7:52 PM, Councilman Gardner seconded, all
were in favor, council return to regular session.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.
City of Blackfoot
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Mayor Scott D. Stufflebeam
Attest:
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City Clerk Julie Conan
Prepared by: Julie Conan
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