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City Council Minutes
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Special Session: 6:00PM
Regular Session: 7:00PM
City Hall Chambers
1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho
1.
CALL TO ORDER-SPECIAL MEETING at 6:00 p.m.
The special meeting was canceled and postponed to a future meeting date.
2.
INFORMATION:
Workshop on Comprehensive Zoning Code update
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
The item was canceled and postponed to a future meeting date.
3.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ormond called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
Council in attendance(X)
Mayor Steve Ormond
X
Councilmember Janet Hansen
X
Councilmember Casey Andersen
X
Council President Kimberli Seely
X
Councilmember Craig Mills
X
Councilmember Raulan Young
X
Councilmember Jim Powell
X
StaƯ in attendance (x):
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
X
Human Resources Carol Anderson
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
X
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Librarian Tayce Robinson
Engineer Dave Waldron
X
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner
Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
Airport Kevin Gebhart
Sheriff's Dept.
Under Sher.
Kevin Horak
Building Department Gary Pawson
X
Fire Chief Shannon Tolman
X
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
X
Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler
Guest participants present: Brad Perkins, Dry Creek Outfitters; Paul Ross, City of Heyburn Attorney.
4.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Invocation was led by Mayor Ormond, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Mills.
5.
ACTION ITEM:
Consent Calendar: items 5.a. through 5.d.: 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 08/04/2026 Regular City Council Meeting
5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $416,156.41
5.c. Payroll ending on 08/07/2026 for $327,029.12
5.d. Monthly Report July 2026
The consent calendar was read in full.
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Hansen Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Powell Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
6.
INFORMATION:
Fire Department recognition of promotions for Captain,
Lieutenant; and welcome new Firefighter
Shannon Tolman
Fire Chief
Chief Tolman presented the item, including the following:
Welcomed new firefighter Shantell Martinez to the Burley Fire Department (BFD).
She is the first female firefighter to be a part of the BFD.
Nathan Brown, promoted to Lieutenant
Jason Christ, promoted to Captain
All positions are currently filled.
Martinez, Brown, and Christ were pinned at the Council meeting.
7.
ACTION ITEM:
Public hearing on City of Burley Budget for fiscal year 2027
(FY27)
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
Budget process so far discussed.
Levy rate
Appropriation Ordinance presented.
Budget highlights were shared.
Capital projects were shared.
Future items to consider: Animal Control Building, New Fire Engine, Industrial
Wastewater Treatment Plant facility.
Mayor Ormond opened the public hearing.
Mayor Ormond invited those present in favor of the item. None were present.
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Mayor Ormond invited those present that were neutral on the item. None were present.
Mayor Ormond invited those present in opposition of the item. None were present.
Mayor Ormond closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the budget as presented.
Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Seely Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1441 for FY27 Budget
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented Ordinance 1441 for council consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to dispense with the rule requiring three
separate and complete readings and allow Ordinance 1441 to be read once by title
only. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
Dave Shirley read Ordinance 1441 once by title only.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve Ordinance 1441 and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Hansen Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
9.
ACTIONITEM:
Approval of written notice of intent to sell real property and declaration of
minimum price for property located at 951 J Street, Heyburn ID, Minidoka
County
Dave Shirley
City Attorney
Dave Shirley presented the item, including the following:
Council decision at a previous meeting indicated interest in sale of property.
Approval of this item will set a minimum price for the property and the intent to
sell to be published as required.
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Considerations regarding removal of concrete was mentioned. Discussion ensued.
City of Heyburn attorney Paul Ross was presented and was invited to speak about the
item. Easement for cemetery tree trimming and estimated cost of removal of concrete
were discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
10. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Fishing Tournament and Veterans Tribute on
September 12, 2026, from Dry Creek Outfitters – Brad Perkins
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Brad Perkins presented the item including the following:
20th anniversary event
Event details discussed
Fireworks display this year
Community event, encourage community to attend
Will deliver letters to neighborhood homes to inform about noise.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Powell Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
11. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of City contribution to H.S.A. accounts and Employee
Required Payments for Premiums.
Carol Andreson
Human Resources
Carol Anderson presented the item, including the following:
HSA plan discussed. City contribution to employee plan discussed.
Traditional plan discussed. Employee payments toward premium discussed.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Councilmember Mills moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Andersen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Mills Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
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12. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of the scope of work for FCS to update IWTP plan and fees
Dave Waldron
City Engineer
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
FCS Study to update Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Exhibit A discussed. Not to exceed amount is in place.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
13. ACTION ITEM:
Approve Change Orders 3, 4, & 5 for a net reduction of $53,650.33
from the original contract and allow the Mayor to sign.
Dave Waldron
City Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:
3 change orders presented
Orders reflect a reduction amount
Details of the change orders were discussed.
Change order 2 was discussed. City will not pursue change order 2, resulting in
the change order sequence skipping number 2.
Discussion ensued. Future Change orders were mentioned. Scheduled phases and
project timeline discussed. Prioritization of the project as it pertains to the school and
start of year was mentioned. StaƯ met with the school representatives to keep them
apprised of progress.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
14. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Capital Improvement Plan
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
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15. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Ormond:
Cassia County Parade mentioned.
Cassia County Festival of Trees – Council invited.
Brett Boyer:
Fiber is now available at City Hall
4th of July Committee discussed.
Deputy Chief Casey Harman:
Fireworks show on Saturday night after Rodeo.
Dave Waldron:
McDonalds area intersection barriers discussed. ITD approval pending before work can commence.
16. ACTION ITEM:
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen 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 8:20 p.m.
City of Burley
/s/
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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