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City Council Minutes
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Mayor Ormond called the regular meeting to order at approximately 6:00 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
City Attorney Dave Shirley
X
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
Economic Development
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
Human Resources Carol Anderson
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
Librarian Tayce Robinson
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
Engineer Dave Waldron
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
Guest participants present: none
2.
ACTION ITEM:
Executive Session: pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(c) To acquire an
interest in real property not owned by a public agency, and Idaho Code Section
74-206(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, and Idaho Code Section 74-
206(1)(e) To consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or
commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies
in other states or nations.
City Council
Mayor Ormond entertained a vote pursuant to go into executive session pursuant to the
specified codes.
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MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code
Section 74-206(1)(c) To acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency,
and Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining
of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public oƯicer, employee, staƯ
member or individual agent, or public school student, and Idaho Code Section 74-
206(1)(e) To consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in
which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or
nations. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Andersen Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Young Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
StaƯ present in Executive Session: Brett Boyer, City Administrator; Dave Shirley, City
Attorney; Elois Joseph-Pieterse, City Clerk.
Discussion was held on matters presented in the Executive Session and no final decisions
were made.
The Executive session adjourned at approximately 7:02 p.m.
3.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ormond called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:05 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
X
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
Economic Development
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
X
Human Resources Carol Anderson
X
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
X
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
X
Librarian Tayce Robinson
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
X
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
X
Building Department Gary Pawson
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
X
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler
X
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Guest participants present: JeƯ Kelsey, Intermountain Insurance Services.
4.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Councilmember Young followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
5.
ACTION ITEM:
Consent Calendar: items 5.a. through 5.e.: 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:
06/23/2026 – Special City Council Meeting
06/24/2026 – Special City Council Meeting
07/07/2026 – City Council Meeting
5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $451,750.66
5.c. Payroll ending on 07/10/2026 for $496,648.88
5.d. Approval of 2026 3rd Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
5.e. Monthly Report June 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
Powell Aye
Seely Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
Young Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
6.
INFORMATION:
Information from Sheriff’s Department on Flock Camera
System
Jarrod Thompson
Sheriff, Cassia County
SheriƯ Jarrod Thompson presented the item, including the following:
Intention to place 13 cameras encircling Cassia County.
Currently we do not have a system
Would be used for criminal activity only
Technology is sound, however concerns or instances of misuse were revealed to be
from internal misuse.
Succes story in recent homicide of utilizing the system to apprehend the individual
was shared
Concerns were raised on AI tracking and data storage/use. Clarification was provided
The focus is on Amber Alerts, criminals entering the area, stolen vehicles, hit and
runs.
The system is audited, and will be internally audited by the SheriƯ’s department as
well.
Not intended to track people, not intended to ticket red light violations, no facial
recognition.
Discussion ensued regarding citizen concerns.
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7.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of CSA Softball Tournament request for event on
08/08/2026 and overnight camping – Mario Rios
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including the following:
Applicant has submitted necessary documents, including an application,
insurance, maps, and required fees for usage and garbage.
Applicant is requesting overnight camping.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powel seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Mills Aye
Young Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Cassia County Fair Agreement 2026
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including the following:
Agreement outlines the guidelines for the Cassia County Fair 2026 to use city
property for surplus parking.
The agreement is the same, only the dates were changed. The request is the
same as last year.
MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
9.
ACTION ITEM:
Accept the proposed scope of services and fees for the
NEPA for the SS4A Demonstration Grant.
David Waldron
City Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:
Intention to address the turn on cross traƯic on Overland by Walmart and
McDonalds
Process will involve delineators preventing cross traƯic turns.
Delineators will be adhered to the road surface mitigating any need for
disturbing the infrastructure
Consideration discussed as the road is a state road
Forsgren has submitted a proposed scope of services and fees.
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NEPA compliance required.
Discussion ensued:
Type of delineators.
State road concerns
City share is approximately $800
Project timeline
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Hansen Aye
Andersen Aye
Seely Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
10. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Law Enforcement Contract with Cassia County Sheriff
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
Contract is the same as last year, dates were changed along with agreed upon
terms.
Increase with 2.5% on base amount
Intention to use savings to purchase of additional vehicle for $75,000.
Discussion ensued.
County commissioners have agreed to the Animal Control Contract with City for
$20,000.
Appreciation for SheriƯ’s Department was shared. Including attendance and
involvement in staƯ meetings and City events.
Dave Shirley clarified that there is an edited document with updated dates for
signature.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the Cassia County Law
Enforcement Contract with the city with the edits that have been made and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
11.
ACTION ITEM:
Decision and approval from Council on City Medical benefit
options
Carol Anderson
Human Resources
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Jeff Kelsey
Intermountain Insurance
Services
JeƯ Kelsey from Intermountain Insurance Services presented the item, including the
following:
Trend in increased cost of medical insurance this year as high as 9%-12%
No-bid option allows for 6% increase
Included are two options, High Deductible, and Traditional Plan. Discussion
ensued in comparison and clarification of both plans.
Carol Anderson discussed the impact on City budget.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to approve the Pacific Source Renewal form
and the Group Renewal Confirmation Form and allow the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Young Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Seely Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
12. ACTION ITEM:
Adoption of tentative budget for FY27
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented the item including the following:
Tentative budget prepared, if approved, intent to have it published in the
Newspaper for a budget hearing on August 18, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Overview of budget highlights shared
Overhead (administrative fees) calculations were explained.
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adopt the tentative budget for the fiscal
year 27 and allow the clerk to publish it. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was conducted.
Hansen Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye
Mills Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
13. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Bryan Reiter:
Update on Overland project, expect to be close to completion
27th/Overland update
SheriƯ Thompson:
Spudman coming up this weekend
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Dave Waldron:
Parke Avenue construction – more concerns were revealed including corroded pipes.
Floyd Thomas:
Recent outages have all been tree related.
Discussion ensued on the requirements and responsibility for tree trimming
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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