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City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Regular Session: 7:00PM
City Hall Chambers
1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho
1.
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
Council President Casey Andersen
X
Councilmember 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
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
X
Human Resources Carol Anderson
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
X
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
X
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Librarian Tayce Robinson
Engineer Dave Waldron
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
X
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner
X
Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
X
Airport Kevin Gebhart
Sheriff's Dept.
Under Sher.
Kevin Horak
Building Department Gary Pawson
Fire Chief Shannon Tolman
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
X
Attorney Rhett Miller
X
Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler
Guest participants present: Leroy Funk, developer.
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Councilmember Andersen followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ACTION ITEM:
Consent Calendar: items 3.a. through 3.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.
3.a. Approval of minutes from:
07/21/2026– Special & Regular City Council Meeting
3.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $2,469,808.75
3.c. Payroll ending on 07/24/2026 for $343.831.27
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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.
4.
Due to a clerical error, there was no item #4 on the agenda.
5.
ACTION ITEM:
Award bid for JCB Pothole Pro or equivalent for Streets
Department and approval of contract to purchase.
Korky Blackner
Street Superintendent
Korky Blackner presented the item, including the following:
JCB Pothole Pro machinery was discussed
This machinery will save money, is faster, and has a better quality end result.
Bids were received, staƯ would like to proceed with the lowest bid.
Local company – Schows- was the lowest bid.
StaƯ recommends approval of awarding the bid to Schows.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Andersen Aye
Powell Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
6.
ACTION ITEM
Approval of Concessionaire Permit renewal for River
Snack Shack with Lindsay Cook (Lindsay Blvd LLC)
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
The permit is for an existing concessionaire at River Front Park.
Provides an amenity for park patrons.
City provides electricity. Discussion ensued. Cost of electric to City is minimal.
Vending machine is in operation for 5 months out of the year.
StaƯ recommend approval of renewal.
MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
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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.
7.
ACTION ITEM:
Acceptance of Right-of-Way Dedication and Public Utility Easement
along a portion of S 750 W offered by Jesse Larsen
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
Area for the dedication and easements were explained
A map was shared
The current road is gravel but is being treated to mitigate dust.
MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mills 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.
8.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of extension of conditional approval of Hidden Hill
Phase 1 Final plat.
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
Development agreement was shared
Conditional approval expires tomorrow.
Discussion ensued regarding the road connecting the subdivision headed south. Mayor
Ormond allowed Mr. Leroy Funk, developer, to share feedback in response to the question.
Discussion ensued regarding process for developers.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the extension of 1 month to allow
City attorney to review and payment is made within 7 days. Councilmember Andersen
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
9.
ACTION ITEM:
Discussion and decision on City Council pay increase effective
January 1, 2028.
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
City Council
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
Item was mentioned at the last budget meeting
There has been no increase for Mayor or Council for approximately 30 years.
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Proposed Ordinance will make any approved increase eƯective January 1, 2028,
after the next election.
Discussion ensued. Reasons for and against an increase were mentioned. A chart of
neighboring cities’ pay rates was shared. City of Burley is currently the lowest.
Discussion continued.
Council requested this item be placed and considered on a future council meeting
agenda in September or October 2026.
No action was taken on this item.
10. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of 2026 revised lease for storage water with City of Pocatello
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Attorney Rhett Miller presented the item, including the following:
Brief history of the item was shared.
Lease has been reviewed by City Attorney Dave Shirley.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve this year’s lease and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
11. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Notice of Intent for sale of Renova Property located 951
J Street, Heyburn ID at and schedule a public hearing on the matter
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
Current property owned by City of Burley in the City of Heyburn.
Referred to as “concrete jungle”
Removal of concrete was requested by City of Heyburn.
Discussion has occurred in City staƯ meetings
City of Burley has no use of the property.
Removal of concrete is expensive.
There is a private company interested in purchasing the space.
Sale of property will be as is, no concrete removal prior to sale.
StaƯ recommend setting the public hearing on the matter for the September 1,
2026, Council meeting to meet publishing deadlines
Anticipate placing a minimum bid based on the valuation of the property.
Valuation does not include the removal of concrete.
Discussion ensued.
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MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to have the notice of intent to sell published
for sale of Renova Property located at 951 J Street, Heyburn and to set the public
hearing for the September 1, 2026, Council meeting. Councilmember Andersen
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
12. DISCUSSION/
ACTION ITEM:
Discussion on flock cameras and consideration for item to be placed on a
future Council agenda
City Council
Brett Boyer introduced the item. SheriƯ Jarrod Thompson was present and stood for any
questions from Council regarding the item.
Focus on the success stories related to the Flock Camera system.
Current contract is for 13 cameras.
Data collection and retention time for collected data was discussed.
No cameras will be placed within the City of Burley.
An Alarm/filter system exists to help mitigate any misuse. Most misuse is by law
enforcement, and they result in severe penalties including termination.
Discussion ensued.
SheriƯ Thompson encouraged members of the public who have questions on the
subject to schedule some time to speak with him so that he can help answer any
questions.
Discussion continued.
No action was taken on this item.
13. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Ormond asked for any updates on the parade.
Floyd Thomas addressed the recent city outages. The outages have been caused by trees and 3 were related
to animals. The electric department has been trimming trees.
Bryan Reiter gave an update on Parke Ave, the project is two and a half weeks ahead of schedule.
Brett Boyer gave an update:
Parade -- Council president Seely is working on procuring candy for the parade. The route is slightly
diƯerent this year. Parade is on August 19, 2026.
August 18, 2026, is the budget hearing. Cuts will need to be made based on the final numbers
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Addressed Mr. Funk’s concerns raised during the meeting. Intention for OpenGov will help with the
transparency and eƯiciency with process related concerns mentioned.
Carol Anderson mentioned that the insurance broker will be scheduling time to address questions and/or
concerns with HSA account options and medical benefits for the upcoming year. All are invited to attend.
14. 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 8:36 p.m.
City of Burley
/s/
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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