City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-06-02 | Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-466 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 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 2, 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 7:01 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 Via phone call 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 X Economic Development Brent Carver X Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas Human Resources Carol Anderson X Parks Supervisor Brent Winn WW Treatment Dustin Raney 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 Building Department Gary Pawson Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman X P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur X Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler City Pool Manager Brit Bird X Guest participants present: Alan Clawson, Yankum Ropes. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation was led by Councilmember Hansen followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ACTION ITEM: Consent Calendar: items 3.a. through 3.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 Page 2 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* the Council. Any request shall be made after the Consent Calendar is read and before action is taken. 3. a. Approval of minutes from 05/19/2026 Council Meeting 3.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $891,164.04 3.c. Payroll ending on 05/15/2026 for $457,513.64 The consent calendar was read in full. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the consent calendar as presented. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Hansen Aye Andersen Aye Mills Aye Young Aye Seely Aye Powell Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 4. PROCLAMATION: Support Local Gems Day Mayor Ormond Mayor Ormond requested the Proclamation be read. Elois Joseph-Pieterse read the proclamation in it’s entirety. Council wished to share their support of the Mayor’s Proclamation. MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to support the Mayor’s Proclamation. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Powell Aye Seely Aye Young Aye Mills Aye Andersen Aye Hansen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 5. ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of the canvassed certified results of the May 19, 2026, election Elois Joseph-Pieterse City Clerk Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including the following:  Cassia county canvass results for the May 19, 2026 election have arrived  City of Burley had the Street’s Levy on this ballot MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the item as presented and . Councilmember Mills_ seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Mills Aye Powell Aye Young Aye Seely Aye Andersen Aye Hansen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 Page 3 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 6. ACTION ITEM: Approve Ordinance 1437 Amending Title Nine Chapter 1 of the Burley City Code regarding Garbage Collection Dave Shirley City Attorney This item was tabled for a future meeting. 7. ACTION ITEM: Appointment of Brooks Corbridge to the Burley Development Authority Mayor Ormond Mayor Ormond presented the item:  Recommendation from Mark Mitton, BDA Administrator to appoint Brooks Corbridge to the Burley Development Authority.  Appointment is for a term of 3 years, and comes to term at the end of January 2029. MOTION: Councilmember Mills moved to approve the item as presented Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Mills Aye Powell Aye Young Aye Seely Aye Andersen Aye Hansen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 8. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing on the adoption of New and Increased Fees Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to open the Public Hearing on the adoption of New and Increased Fees. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Andersen Aye Powell Aye Mills Aye Seely Aye Young Aye Hansen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. Spencer McArthur presented an overview of the item, including:  Copies of the fee schedule were shared.  Notice of public hearing has been posted Fees will be available on the website for public access. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in favor of the item presented. None were present. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present that was neutral of the item presented. None were present. Page 4 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in opposition of the item presented. None were present. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to close the Public Hearing on the adoption of New and Increased Fees. Councilmember Young 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. 9. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Resolution 11-26 adopting a 2026 Master Fee Schedule Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve Resolution 11-26 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 10. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Ordinance 1438 Annexing real property known as Cassia County Tax Parcel #RP10S23E283861, located at 2020 Bennett Avenue, Burley, Idaho, 83318, and Initially Zoning as R-2A. Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Dave Shirley mentioned that Councilmember Powell has a contractual interest in the property and therefore has a conflict of interest and has asked to recuse himself in the deliberations and the voting. Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:  Location was discussed  Property owners have requested annexation  Property is contiguous and adjacent to city boundaries.  Zoning classification R2-A Discussion ensued regarding the diƯerence between R2 and R2-A. R2-A would allow a special use permit for special oƯice work. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to dispense with the rule requiring three separate readings and allow Ordinance1438 to be read once by title only. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Page 5 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Powell recused Seely Aye Young Aye Mills Aye Hansen Aye Andersen Aye Motion carried 5 to 0; 1 recused. Spencer McArthur read Ordinance1438 once by title only. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Ordinance 1438 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Mills Aye Powell recused Seely Aye Hansen Aye Young Aye Andersen Aye Motion carried 5 to 0; 1 recused. 11. ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of Public Right-of-Way and Utility Easements located at approximately 2020 Bennett Avenue, Burley, Idaho, 83318 Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:  Development agreement oƯered, and easements have been requested by the city.  Easements and City requirements discussed.  City will not own or have to maintain the road, but will have an easement on the road.  Future planning – Bennett Avenue may become a public road.  Property is on City sewer, not city water. Easement will allow for water in the future. MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve the item as presented and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Andersen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Hansen Aye Seely Aye Mills Aye Powell recused Andersen Aye Young Aye Motion carried 5 to 0; 1 recused. 12. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Ordinance 1439 Annexing real property known as Cassia County Tax Parcel #RP10S23E320990, located at 2975 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho, 83318, and Initially Zoning as C-2 Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:  Property owner requested annexation due a failing septic system.  Property is contiguous and adjacent to City property.  Public hearing has been held.  Zoning is C-2. Page 6 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org*  South parcel is a residence only, small shop discussed to be placed on the property in the future. Discussion ensued:  Council considered the utility easements at a prior meeting.  Surrounding properties are also zoned C-2 MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to dispense with the rule requiring three separate readings and allow Ordinance1439 to be read once by title only. Councilmember Hansen 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 Spencer McArthur read Ordinance1439 once by title only. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Ordinance 1439 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Mills Aye Andersen Aye Powell Aye Hansen Aye Young Aye Seely Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 13. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Ordinance1440 Annexing real property known as a portion of Minidoka County Tax Parcel #RP10S23E078000, located approximately at 368 S 750 W, Heyburn, Idaho, 83336 and Initially Zoning as C-2 Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:  Yankum Ropes approached the City of Burley requesting to use the property for enclosed manufacturing  Public hearing findings were discussed. Neighbors were concerned with dust in the area.  5 conditions were made by the P&Z Commission as stated in P&Z Commission Resolution No. 2026-8 : Page 7 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Alan Clawson, representative for Yankum Ropes requested to speak to Council on behalf of this item, Mayor Ormond invited Mr. Clawson to the podium to speak:  Dust abatement was discussed. Yankum ropes plans to complete this as required.  Shared gratitude for the City staƯ for helping with this process  Shared need for the site due to growth and sudden change is current lease. Page 8 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Discussion ensued regarding the following:  All operations will be inside the building  Average of 1 semi-truck a day, along with UPS trucks.  2,500 sq. foot building. MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to dispense with the rule requiring three separate readings and allow Ordinance1440 to be read once by title only. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Seely Aye Powell Aye Young Aye Andersen Aye Hansen Aye Mills Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 Spencer McArthur read Ordinance1440 once by title only. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Ordinance 1440 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Young Aye Andersen Aye Powell Aye Mills Aye Hansen Aye Seely Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 14. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Brett Boyer:  AIC Conference next week  Community event in Heyburn (Hispanic Celebration), invited Mayor and Council to attend  Public Safety Commission plan to meet with SheriƯ on Monday at 11 a.m.  Reminder of Julu 4th Celebration – looking for Council ambassadors or the day of to provide information for the event, Council/spouses are invited. Driving range will be closed for parking Dave Waldron:  Parke Avenue project sinkhole video shared, image of damaged pipe shared, staƯ have discovered another cavern and more erosion. Continuing onward with this needed project. Bryan Reiter:  Update on 27th and Overland – paving completed, expected to be open soon. Signals pending. Project timeline is to have it completed by June 17th.  Overland/Main project – Bridge on timeline for June 15th commencement. Spencer McArthur:  Update on Public Art initiative partnership with DL Evans Bank.  Banner to be hung on North side branch, design discussed  Will use A250 Grant to complete with DL Evans covering the remainder of the cost of banner. Page 9 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Deputy Fire Chief Harman:  Update on fire – currently 62% contained, 1743 acres burning. No structures threatened at the moment. Councilmember Andersen:  Mini-Cassia auto collectors 40th annual car show at Fairground on Sunday from 10am-6 pm, invited any interested to attend as spectators or participants. Last year there were 165 cars shown. 15. 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 7:59 p.m. City of Burley /s/ Mayor Steve Ormond ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse