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City Council Minutes
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Special Session: 6:00 PM
Regular Session: 7:00PM
City Hall Chambers
1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho
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1.
CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING at 6:00 p.m.
Council President Andersen called the special meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. A quorum
was present.
Council in attendance(X)
Mayor
Steve Ormond
Absent
Councilmember
Janet Hansen
X
Council President
Casey
Andersen
X
Councilmember
Kimberli
Seely
X
Councilmember
John Craner
X
Councilmember
Bryce Morgan
X
Councilmember
Jim Powell
X
Staff in attendance (x):
City Administrator
Brett Boyer
X
Sexton
Dave Allred
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer
Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney
Dave Shirley
Arr.
610p
Shop Foreman
Rick Garner
Economic Development
Brent Carver
Electrical
Supervisor
Floyd Thomas
Human Resources
Carol Anderson
Arr.
630p
Parks Supervisor
Brent Winn
WW Treatment
Dustin Raney
X
Librarian
Tayce Robinson
Golf Pro
Scott Draper
Sanitation
Supervisor
Eric Pufal
Engineer
Dave Waldron
X
Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
Street Supervisor
Korky Blackner
Sheriff's Dept.
Lt. Michael
Phillips
Airport
Kevin Gebhart
Fire Chief
Shannon
Tolman
Building Department
Gary Pawson
Deputy Fire Chief
Casey Harman
P&Z Administrator
Spencer
McArthur
X
Fire Captain
Jonathan Ostler
Guests participants present: Angie Vimoche, FCS (online); Angie Hammrich, FCS (online), Shawn
Burton, High Desert Milk.
Also present were Council-elect Craig Mills, and Council-elect Raulan Young (arrived at 6:10 p.m.).
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2.
DISCUSSIO
N:
FCS Wastewater fee presentation and IWTP discussion
Dustin Raney
Wastewater Director
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer introduced Angie Vimoche and Angie Hammrich from FCS.
At the November 4 Council meeting, Municipal Plant was discussed.
The discussion held today is on the Industrial Plant.
A presentation was made. Discussion ensued regarding the following:
Governing statues.
Approach taken is the same as the Municipal Plant discussion
Goal is for the plant to be self-sufficient.
Phased production models were shared.
Strategy implemented for the study was discussed.
Three scenarios were proposed. Each had varied options with capital costs and
debt outlined. Rate funding and grants were accounted for in the scenarios.
Discussion ensued:
Whether the proposal is a long-term solution.
Existing producers would get the first chance at the increased capacity.
Discussion ensued regarding whether the existing producers would help fund the
expenses of the project and/or expansion.
Construction schedules were discussed.
Potential workshop with the producers to be scheduled at a future meeting.
Next steps were discussed – including getting feedback from Council and
stakeholders.
Proposed February 2026 for the fee adoption. Discussion ensued whether this
would be enough time to obtain all of the necessary items for this project. It was
clarified that the intention is to adopt fees only in February 2026, starting the
process.
Guidelines on the $20 million Federal Grant were discussed.
Shawn Burton from High Desert (HD) Milk spoke:
He disclosed that he is representing only himself and High Desert Milk.
Commended Brett Boyer and Dustin Raney for their efforts in handling the
situation with the Industrial Plant.
HD Milk and Gossner produces locally and is locally consumed.
Concerns were raised regarding potential rate increases.
Discussion ensued on whether HD Milk can recoup fees from Dairymen.
The special meeting adjourned at approximately 6:50 p.m.
3.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m.
Council President Andersen called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7 p.m. A quorum was
present.
Council in attendance(X)
Mayor
Steve Ormond
Absent
Councilmember
Janet Hansen
X
Council President
Casey
Andersen
X
Councilmember
Kimberli
Seely
X
Councilmember
John Craner
X
Councilmember
Bryce Morgan
X
Councilmember
Jim Powell
X
Staff in attendance (x):
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City Administrator
Brett Boyer
X
Sexton
Dave Allred
X
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer
Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney
Dave Shirley
X
Shop Foreman
Rick Garner
Economic Development
Brent Carver
Electrical Supervisor
Floyd Thomas
X
Human Resources
Carol Anderson
X
Parks Supervisor
Brent Winn
WW Treatment
Dustin Raney
Librarian
Tayce Robinson
Golf Pro
Scott Draper
Sanitation Supervisor
Eric Pufal
Engineer
Dave Waldron
X
Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
X
Street Supervisor
Korky Blackner
Sheriff's Dept.
Lt. Michael
Phillips
Airport
Kevin Gebhart
Fire Chief
Shannon
Tolman
Building Department
Gary Pawson
Deputy Fire Chief
Casey Harman
P&Z Administrator
Spencer
McArthur
X
Fire Captain
Jonathan Ostler
Guest participants present: Tim Schmidt, OpenGov; Rick Nay, citizen.
Also present were Council-elect Craig Mills, and Council-elect Raulan Young.
4.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Councilmember Morgan followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
5.
ACTION
ITEM:
Consent Calendar: items 5.a. through 5.c.: Items on the Consent Calendar are to be
routine and enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a
part of the regular agenda at the request of a member of the Council. Any request shall
be made after the Consent Calendar is read and before action is taken.
5. a. Approval of minutes from : Dec. 3, 2025 , Special City Council Meeting .
5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $508,208.17
5.c. Payroll ending on 11/28/2025 for $271,500.49
The consent calendar was read in full.
MOTION: Councilmember Morgan moved to approve the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Craner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Seely
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Anderse
n
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Craner
Aye
Powell
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
6.
ACTION
ITEM:
Approve 2026 annual schedule of meetings for City Council
and Planning and Zoning Commission
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item. Included in the calendar are the annual
meetings for Planning & Zoning, regularly scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 a.m. and the City Council Meetings, regularly scheduled for the 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Posting the calendar in this manner allows, by Open Meeting Law, the city a 48-hour
period to post the meeting rather than 5 days ahead of the meeting.
Discussion ensued on the 7 a.m. start time for the Planning and Zoning meeting. It was
clarified that this was set by the Commission, and it was at the choice of the commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Andersen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Craner
Aye
Seely
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Hansen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
7.
ACTION
ITEM:
Public Hearing on the adoption of new and/or updated fees
which increases are in excess of 5% of the amount last
collected affecting the following departments: Engineering,
Planning and Zoning, Electrical, Cemetery, and Sanitation.
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
MOTION: Councilmember Craner moved to open the Public Hearing. Councilmember
Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Morgan
Aye
Anderse
n
Aye
Craner
Aye
Powell
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Seely
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
Spencer McArthur presented the item including the following:
The fee schedule was presented.
New fees, and some existing fees that are proposed over 5% increase.
New fees include: Sewer Modeling Assessment fee, Preliminary Plat Extension
Fee, and a fee for Zoning Verification Letters.
Discussion ensued regarding the existing fees that were proposed for an increase.
Discussion ensued regarding when these fees will be re-evaluated again. Brett Boyer
clarified that they are evaluated as part of the annual budget process
Council President Andersen entertained any present in favor of the proposed item.
None were present.
Council President Andersen entertained any present that were neutral on the proposed
item.
None were present.
Council President Andersen entertained any present in opposition to the proposed item
None were present.
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MOTION: Councilmember Morgan moved to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember
Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Andersen
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Craner
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Seely
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
8.
ACTION
ITEM:
Adoption of Resolution adopting new and/or updated fees for the
following departments: Engineering, Planning and Zoning, Electrical,
Cemetery, and Sanitation
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Council considered the adoption of Resolution 26-25: adopting new and/or updated fees
for the following departments: Engineering, Planning and Zoning, Electrical, Cemetery,
and Sanitation.
MOTION: Councilmember Craner moved approve Resolution 26-25 as presented and
allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Morgan seconded the motion. A roll call vote
was conducted.
Andersen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Craner
Aye
Seely
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Hansen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
9.
ACTION
ITEM:
Public Hearing on the adoption of a Downtown Central Area
Revitalization Plan
Spencer
McArthur
P&Z Administrator
MOTION: Councilmember Morgan moved to open the Public Hearing. Councilmember
Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Craner
Aye
Anderse
n
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Seely
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
Council feedback was received in the form of an email requesting changes to the
Plan. As this is on a statutory deadline, the following options were offered for
council in consideration of the requested change:
1.
Adopt the plan as is and the item can be re-visited at the Jan 2026 meeting for
changes.
2.
Table and schedule a special meeting in December to formally adopt
3.
Reject the proposed plan
Dave Shirley provided clarification on the item. The Grant is required to be accepted
before the end of the month.
Staff recommended that Council adopt the plan as is to be re-visited in a future Council
meeting.
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Council President Andersen entertained any present in favor of the proposed item.
1 member of the public was present.
Rick Nay, citizen, spoke in favor of the request. Also recommended was lighting
to the two alleys in the area in the interest of public safety.
Council President Andersen entertained any present that were neutral on the proposed
item.
None were present.
Council President Andersen entertained any present in opposition to the proposed item.
None were present.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember
Morgan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Seely
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Craner
Aye
Powell
Aye
Andersen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
Discussion continued regarding the lighting improvements:
Whether this was included in the plan. Dave Waldron mentioned that one of the
alleys mentioned already have lighting included in the Plan.
Cost of lighting the alleys was discussed. Floyd Thomas mentioned that a lower-
end aesthetic can accomplish the task for approximately $300 each pole light with
a total of approximately $1,000 for the project, depending on how many fixtures
were placed.
10. ACTION
ITEM:
Adoption of Resolution adopting a 2025 Downtown
Central Area Revitalization Plan
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Council considered the adoption of Resolution 27-25: adopting a 2025 Downtown Central
Area Revitalization Plan.
Council requested that this item be revisited at the January 2026 council meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Craner moved to approve Resolution 27-25 as presented and
allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Morgan
Aye
Craner
Aye
Seely
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Andersen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
11. DISCUSSIO
N:
Discussion regarding new backdrop for City Council chambers
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item:
Replacement backdrop for the Council chambers
AI was used to generate some ideas; it will need to go to an artist for final rendition.
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Various AI generated options and layouts were shared.
Council feedback:
Prefer a crest/seal (such as a courtroom seal)
Timeless font
Include an established date
12. INFORMATIONA
L:
Update on Impact Area negotiation
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item:
Ordinances established by the county.
Minidoka county will have their approvals next Monday.
Cassia county has some challenges; 3 options for boundaries were shared.
Maps of each option were presented.
Discussion ensued:
Council asked what the issue was at the Cassia County meeting. It was clarified
that there is a misconception that area of impact was an annexation, residents
believed that they would be taxed immediately.
13. ACTION
ITEM:
Approval of OpenGov Software Contract
Floyd Thomas
Electrical Superintendent
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Floyd Thomas presented the item:
At the last meeting, council had questions on – the return on investment data,
feedback from Idaho organizations that used OpenGov, and more information
about OpenGov.
Bannock County, Bingham County, City of Blackfoot, and City of Post Falls were
contacted. Feedback included: approximately 20% increase in efficiency,
increased workflow, and increased communication. In one conversation, it was
revealed that the plan review process went from months to weeks and was
attributed to the use of the OpenGov software.
Spencer McArthur spoke on return on Investment:
A spreadsheet was shared outlining the calculation of return on investment
A conservative estimate of savings in the amount of $155.623.52 in the first year
was shown through savings in the following categories: labor, industry average
costs, and annual cost of all parts.
Tim Schmidt from OpenGov presented more information on OpenGov.
Discussion ensued:
Is the software up to date with current ordinance of law?
Discussion ensued regarding cost. Cost is based off the City’s budget with a 5%
indefinite increase each year. The city can request re-evaluation if the budget
drops drastically. Currently the proposed price is a discounted equivalent for 3%
for the first 3 years.
Sourcewell contract was discussed.
Councilmember Hansen thanked staff for their efforts and work with this project.
Council requested updates on progress and perspectives from both staff and customers
upon implementation.
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MOTION: Councilmember Morgan moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Craner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Morgan
Aye
Craner
Aye
Seely
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Andersen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
14. ACTION
ITEM:
Approval to go out for RFP (Request for Proposal) for IWTP belt
Press
Dustin Raney
Wastewater Director
Dustin Raney presented the item:
Belt press transports excess solids to produce fertilizer.
Current belt press needs to be replaced.
Budgeted $565,000 for this project.
Wastewater crew is qualified to complete the installation.
MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Morgan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Craner
Aye
Powell
Aye
Seely
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Anderse
n
Aye
Hansen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
15. ACTION
ITEM:
Approval of placement of Stop Sign at North Miller and North 5th
Street Intersection
Dave Waldron
City Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item:
The intersection is on the new road entering into Tractor Supply.
Streets Department have placed a temporary sign for public safety.
Average 3,900 vehicles in this intersection per day.
Staff are requesting Council approval for a permanent sign.
MOTION: Councilmember Morgan moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Andersen
Aye
Powell
Aye
Hansen
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Seely
Aye
Craner
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
16. ACTION
ITEM:
Acceptance of Amendment No. 3 to the Grant Offer and Grant
Contract Agreement for the Water Master Plan
Bryan Reiter
City Engineer
Bryan Reiter presented the item:
Item has been amended before extending the project from June 2024-June 2025
and subsequently from June 2025-December 2025.
Proposed amendment goes out to June 2026 after Planning & Zoning
consideration.
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Intent to be completed and back for Council consideration in February 2026.
Staff recommend approval of this amendment.
MOTION: Councilmember Morgan moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Craner
Aye
Powell
Aye
Morgan
Aye
Seely
Aye
Andersen
Aye
Hansen
Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
17.
REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Floyd Thomas mentioned that the Holiday Party was a success. Council thanked the Electrical
Department for putting the event together.
Council President Andersen commended the Electrical Department on a recent project in his
neighborhood.
Brett Boyer spoke about the Wellness Program activity at the Burley Movie Theatre on December 17.
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Pool Group will have a meeting with a draft of a feasibility study and
map. The intention is to finalize items and come back in January to update the Council.
Councilmember Craner invited all to stop by and view the new playground at Rivers Edge Park. Brett
Boyer shared that the Lions Club has been a valued member of this project including -- donating the
purchase of the playground, as well as fencing, half of the costs of the installation, and eventually
replacement of playground bark to a rubberized surface.
Councilmember Seely asked if there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony – it was clarified that when the
project was completed, the intention is to have a celebration in the Spring of 2026. There has already
been some media coverage of the playground.
Councilmember Powell thanked Brett Boyer for the Monthly Reports as they are very informative in
keeping council apprised of city business.
18.
ACTION
ITEM:
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Seely
seconded the motion. A voice vote was conducted.
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:42 p.m.
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City of Burley
/s/
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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