City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-07-07 | Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-472 Page 1 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 Page 2 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 3 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 4 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 Page 5 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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