City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-06-16 | Special and Regular City Council Agenda source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-469 Page 1 of 9 *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, June 16, 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 special 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 X City Attorney Dave Shirley Shop Foreman Rick Garner Economic Development Brent Carver X 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 X 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: Sean Elliot, Hales Engineering; Joseph Browning, Hales Engineering; Ben Bingham, Civil Science 2. DISCUSSION: Civic Science Workshop Session Dave Waldron City Engineer Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:  Introductions were made - Sean Elliot, Hales Engineering; Joseph Browning, Hales Engineering; Ben Bingham, Civil Science  RFQ process for the project and SS4A project mentioned. Joseph Browning from Hales Engineering presented the following:  Project overview was discussed including completed and future pending tasks Page 2 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org*  Map activity was presented for Council to participate. The activity was aimed to address safety and not traƯic congestion concerns. Council was requested to mark and annotate the map to be collected and analyzed.  Crash data map from ITD data was shared. Discussion ensued.  High injury network was discussed. 3 safety tiers were mentioned. Discussion ensued regarding the following:  Uncontrolled intersections  Definition of crash – vehicle-on-vehicle collisions  The time frame of the data – 2020 – 2024  Survey for local residents was discussed.  The survey was open from April 30 – May 31, 2026  total of 47 responses were recorded.  The next steps of the project were discussed including:  Develop strategies/projects  Next TAC meeting  Draft Safety Action Plan  Final adoption to City.  Discussion ensued regarding the railroad tracks and crossing times.  Concerns were raised regarding the number of survey respondents, whether the sample size was adequate. It was conveyed that 47 responses are typical. Sean Elliot shared the from Hales Engineering Transportation Master Plan (TMP):  Currently working on City of Heyburn, City of Paul TMP, and updating City of Burley  Highlights were shared:  Identified old/outdates traƯic lights,  streets with no turn lanes  lights are timed and not sensor based.  Overland was discussed. Identified need to fill in missing sidewalk segments.  Level of service on existing roadways were evaluated.  Discussion ensued regarding Overland/21st Street.  Bypass roads discussed to alleviate stress on Overland (Western By-pass)  Lack of consistent sidewalks was discussed.  Multipurpose trail was discussed.  The example of 10 ft on one side of the road for “other traƯic” was mentioned.  Discussion ensued regarding whether there was any consideration for the issues with parking on the one-way roads.  State road/jurisdictions were discussed. Many of the traƯic lights are state lights. The hope is that this data and study will help facilitate conversations with the State. The special session adjourned at approximately 6:44 p.m. Followed by a brief intermission. 3. 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. Page 3 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 X Economic Development Brent Carver X Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas X 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 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 P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur X Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler Guest participants present: Jacob Catmull, Poulsen VanLeuven & Catmull. 4. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation was led by Council President Seely followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. ACTION ITEM: Consent Calendar: items 5.a. through 5.d.: 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: 05/28/2026 – Special City Council Meeting 06/02/2026 – Regular City Council Meeting 5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $1,283,118.42 5.c. Payroll ending on 05/29/2026 for $301,295.24 5.d. Monthly Report May 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. Young Aye Andersen Aye Mills Aye Seely Aye Powell Aye Hansen Aye Page 4 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 6. PROCLAMATION: Proclamation for America 250 Mayor Ormond Resolution 03-26 was read in full in lieu of the Proclamation. 7. ACTION ITEM: FY 2025 Audit Report and Acceptance Jacob Catmull CPA Jacob Catmull, Poulsen VanLeuven & Catmull presented the item, including the following:  Copy of the audit was provided and report was shared.  Caselle software discussed. A brief overview of the process for the audit was shared.  Controls, utility rates, net position of the city were shared.  BDA audit and the relationship of BDA with the city was mentioned. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the item as presented Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. 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. 8. ACTION ITEM: Approve resolution for the Terms and Conditions of the right of way encroachment permit dated June 10, 2026. Dave Waldron City Engineer Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:  The document was shared, to add clarification and address concerns, there is language added to the terms & conditions section  Three concerns were addressed, including: private utilities are not marked and have caused some concerns, paving requirements, and curb/gutter requirements.  The new terms & conditions would be applicable to new permits only. Discussion ensued regarding excavation and the damage to lines that show in the winter, and the timeline in the contracts were discussed. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve Resolution 12-26 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell 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. Page 5 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 9. ACTION ITEM: Approve Professional Services Agreement with Forsgren Associates for the design of the 5th North road project from Overland Ave. to Heyburn City Line. Dave Waldron City Engineer Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:  Progress so far was discussed.  Collaboration with LTHAC  Expenditures for the city to date - $10,000 for advertising  Estimated construction in 2030  StaƯ recommend approval of the agreement. Discussion ensued regarding the intersection near Walmart. Intention to have a protected left-hand turn as well as other precautions to help mitigate incidents in the area. 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. Andersen Aye Hansen Aye Powell Aye Mills Aye Young Aye Seely Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 10. ACTION ITEM: Consideration of options in BPA Contract Exhibit C Floyd Thomas Electric Superintendent Floyd Thomas presented the item, including the following:  The BPA contract was signed at a previous meeting.  The item for council consideration is related to the Tiered approach for purchase/ use of electricity. Discussion ensued regarding the various tiers (A, B, C, D). StaƯ recommend Option A. Estimated time frame for the contract is 2028-2044. Concerns regarding growth were raised. EƯorts with BPA and Idaho Power for a joint eƯort to investigate (through the form of a study) electricity in the area were mentioned. Discussion ensued. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to authorize the Mayor to send letter explaining that the City Council has by a motion chosen to select Option A for Exhibit C. Councilmember Powell 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 Page 6 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 11. ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of roadway dedication deeds from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Carol Ann Fowler on the east and south sides of Cassia County Tax Parcels RP10S23E282399 and RP10S23E282175, naming the roadway on the south side of the same two parcels, and approving a stop sign at the intersection of the new roadway and 150 East. Bryan Reiter City Engineer Bryan Reiter presented the item, including the following:  A map was shared of the area for the dedication deeds. The LDS dedication was represented in yellow; Carol Fowlers dedication was represented in blue.  Roadway name recommended by staƯ is “South Temple Drive”  Location of a stop sign to be placed was discussed. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the easements. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to accept the roadway dedication deeds from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and property owner Carol Ann Fowler and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen 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. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to add a stop sign as well as name the road South Temple Drive. Councilmember Andersen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Bryan Reiter clarified the location of the stop sign as at South Temple Drive as it approaches 150 East. Mills Aye Powell Aye Seely Aye Hansen Aye Young Aye Andersen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 Discussion ensued regarding any further expansion in the area. 12. ACTION ITEM: Approval of the proposed 2026 Street Maintenance Program and authorization to proceed with bid award to Specialty Applicators and Straight Stripe Incorporated Korky Blackner Streets Superintendent Korky Blackner presented the item, including the following: 1. GSB-M Seal Coat Treatment The Street Department proposes applying a GSB-M seal coat treatment to approximately 35,000 square yards of asphalt roadway. Streets included in this project are:  Oakley Avenue Page 7 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org*  Miller Avenue  Conant Avenue  Birch Drive  Cedar Drive  Yale Avenue  West 23rd Street  West 22nd Street The proposed bid price is $1.29 per square yard, resulting in a total project cost of: 35,000 yd² × $1.29 = $45,291.00 Discussion ensued regarding the quality of the product. StaƯ 2. GMRS Chip Seal (Oil and Chip Seal Application) The Street Department also proposes a GMRS chip seal treatment on approximately 37,800 square yards of asphalt roadway. Areas included in this project are:  Portions of South Almo Avenue  McBride Place  South Hill Street  Nancy Drive  Dennis Drive  Bernice Drive  Diana Drive This application will require approximately 15,876 gallons of oil at a unit cost of $1.98 per gallon. 15,876 gallons × $1.98 = $31,434.48 The total proposed bid for the chip seal treatment, including materials and application, is: $74,976.24 3. Pavement Marking and Striping Program The Street Department recommends contracting with Straight Stripe Painting, Inc. to repaint and restore all existing roadway striping and lane divider markings throughout the City of Burley. Total proposed cost: $27,400.00 In Summary (of Proposed Bids) Project Cost GSB-M Seal Coat Treatment $45,291.00 GMRS Chip Seal Treatment $74,976.24 Citywide Striping and Pavement Markings $27,400.00 Total Proposed 2026 Street Maintenance Program $147,667.24 Brett Boyer went over the budget for this project. Miller project, currently in Streets will be moved to capital projects. Page 8 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to award the contract to Specialty Applicators and approve the two contracts for fog seal and chip seal with Specialty Applicators for the purchase and application of the fog seal and chip seal oil and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen 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 MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to award the contract for pavement marking and Striping to Straight Stripe Incorporated and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Powell Aye Hansen Aye Seely Aye Young 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 Mayor Ormond:  Thanked the various departments for their eƯorts with the July 4th event.  The Electric Department was thanked for putting up the street flags and signage  A large banner will be placed on D.L. Evans bank on the north side of the city.  Bunting, banners, and flags will be going up/  Thanked SheriƯs department. Brett Boyer:  Reminded Council about the upcoming budget workshops on June 23, 24, at 6 p.m. Bryan Retier:  27th and Overland update, pending traƯic lights  Overland closure discussed. Anticipated pause by July 2nd until 6th on one side of the road. Citys participation was discussed. Dave Waldron:  Parke Avenue project discussed. Gas line was clipped, causing about 2 block shut down.  Fire Department and Sanitation Department were thanked for their assistance Floyd Thomas:  TraƯic lights near Walmart/Ross intersection discussed. Had to move to a timer due to sensor failure. Councilmember Janet Hansen:  Window Decorating Contest, Essay Contest, Scavenger Hunt and other Burley Celebrates America 250 celebrations discussed. Spencer McArthur:  P&Z Commission elected a new Chairman – Ty Jones; and vice-chairman – Brittany Mitchell.  Opportunity Zones 2 to be discussed at an upcoming meeting Question was raised regarding the process for replacement of commissioners. Mayor Ormond: Idaho Boat Regatta upcoming. Page 9 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Councilmember Andersen:  40th annual car show was a success with a record of 170 car entries. 14. ACTION ITEM: Adjournment MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Hansen 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 8:18 p.m. City of Burley /s/ Mayor Steve Ormond ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse