City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-07-21 | Special & Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-476 Page 1 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 2 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 Page 3 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 4 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 5 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org*  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 Page 6 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 Page 7 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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