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City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 7, 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
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
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
X
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
X
Librarian Tayce Robinson
X
Golf Pro Scott Draper
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
X
Engineer Dave Waldron
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
Guest participants present: Elisabeth Campbell, Liberty Gold; Ryan Taylor, retired Burley Fire Department;
Lacie Robinson, Burley Celebrates America 250 Committee Chari; Maria Brown, Mini-Cassia America 250
Group; Kerri Dschaak, Simply Hope.
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Councilmember Powell 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: 06/16/2026
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3.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $1,457,681.14
3.c. Payroll ending on 06/12/2026 for $481,899.08 and
06/26/2026 for $325,952.73
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.
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Andersen Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
4.
PRESENTATION:
Recognition of Captain Ryan Taylor for 28 years of service in
the Burley Fire Department.
Shannon Tollman
Fire Chief
Chief Shannon Tolman presented a recognition speech honoring Captain Ryan Taylor
for 28 years of service in the Burley Fire Department. A brief history with the department
was shared. Captain Taylor was given an appreciation gift.
5.
INFORMATION:
Thank America 250 Committee members for Burley Celebrates America
250 Event and additional America 250 Community Activities.
Mayor Ormond
City Council
Councilmember Janet Hansen acknowledged the eƯorts of the Burley Celebrates
America 250 Committee, recognizing: Committee chair Katrina Boyer; Diana Baker;
Stephanie Curtis, Intermountain Hospital; Alisha Stapleman; Julie Jaime’ and Maria
Brown.
Highlights of the festivities leading up to the event and the event itself were shared.
6.
INFORMATION:
Liberty Gold - Black Pine Mine Project Presentation
Elisabeth Campbell
Liberty Gold USA
Elisabeth Campbell from Liberty Gold shared a presentation, including the following:
Operation is in Cassia County
Public Lands (BLM/Forest Service)
Site if brownfield; i.e. has been mined before.
Area is a dry area (no water bodies)
Site used to be run by Pegasus Gold in the 90’s (until 1997)
Exploration started in 2017
Lands are still open to the public.
Silver also exists on the site
Process of extraction is a chemical process but is a closed loop.
Maps of the project and area were shared.
Discussion ensued regarding the process for extraction of gold, and water usage.
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Estimated life of the mine is 17 years.
Community engagement and scholarships were discussed.
Expect to employ approximately 300 full time personnel at the mine.
Operation will be 24/7, year-round.
7.
ACTION ITEM:
Consider approval of a concessionaire agreement with Brady
Swallow (Garrett Ranch) to sell seasonal produce at Scholer Park
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Lacie Robinson presented the item on behalf of Brady Swallow, including the following:
Mr. Swallow sells at the Farmers Market, and every other Tuesday sells at the
park.
Would like to obtain a concessionaire agreement to do so legally.
Discussion ensued:
Concerns with setting a precedent for sale of goods/items in the park.
Can try on a temporary basis
Value of oƯering fresh produce for citizens
Potentially having designated vendor sites/contracts annually was proposed.
No fees this year, will have fees next year.
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.
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
8.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Simply Hope 5K Fun Run Event road closure on
August 1, 2026.
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented an overview of the item. This year the road closure is
slightly diƯerent.
Kerri Dschaak went over the road closure diƯerences.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the Simply Hope 5K Fun Run Event
road closure on August 1, 2026. Councilmember Powell 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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9.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Parcel # RP10S23E298740 Electric Utility Easement
– Beck Easement.
Floyd Thomas
Electric Superintendent
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
10. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Forsgren scope of work for phases 1A – 1D to
90% as related to the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant
Dustin Raney
Wastewater Superintendent
Dustin Raney presented the item, including the following:
Jason Broome and Brad Sanchez from Forsgren that were working with the City
of Burley have both left the company.
Forsgren has replaced them with another representative
If we accept the item as presented, we can continue. If not, we will have to go
through the RFQ process.
30-day clause to terminate if needed exists as a safeguard for the City.
Discussion ensued.
Funding was discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. 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
11.
ACTION ITEM:
Acceptance of Waterway Improvement Grant and allow the Mayor
to sign.
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including:
Presenting on behalf of Brent Carver
History of grant process so far was shared.
Documents were provided in the Council packet for consideration
This grant will help improve the boat docks
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.
Andersen Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
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12. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Ormond thanked all departments involved in the July 4th event.
Brett Boyer:
July 21 Council meeting- approval of tentative draft budget
Updates on the estimates for new construction
Copy should be available for council to review by Friday before the Council meeting
Bryan Reiter:
Overland update – expected continued work for at least 3 weeks
Parke Ave update – project is waiting on Intermountain Gas to lower the lines
Council President Seely:
Vaughn Egan, former councilmember, passed away at age 105.
13. 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 8:06 p.m.
City of Burley
/s/
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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