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City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 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
Staff 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
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
Human Resources Carol Anderson
X
Parks Supervisor Brent Winn
WW Treatment Dustin Raney
X
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
X
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler
Water
Superintendent Benton Palmer
X
Guest participants present: Penny West, JustServe; Amy Christopherson, CSI Mini-Cassia Center; Louis
Schindler, Chair- Idaho Regatta; Andrea Byers, Co-Chair - Idaho Regatta.
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
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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:
03/10/2026 – Special City Council Meeting
03/17/2026 – Special & Regular City Council Meeting
3.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $ 1,684,420.44
3.c. Payroll ending on 03/20/2026 for $ 425,970.46
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.
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Andersen Aye
Young Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
4.
PRESENTATION:
JustServe City - Award and recognition for City of Burley
Penny West
JustServe
Penny West, regional representative for JustServe presented Council and the Mayor
with an award for the City of Burley.
A photo opportunity was taken with Mayor and Council.
5.
INFORMATION:
Council update on College of Southern Idaho (CSI)
Mini-Cassia Center.
Amy Christopherson
Director?.CSI.Mini‗Cassia.
Center .
Amy Christopherson from CSI Mini Cassia Center presented the item, including the
following:
•
April – Community College Month
•
Updates on demographic of center’s students, course availability and access
were discussed.
•
In the Fall of 2025, CSI celebrated their 60th anniversary.
•
Remodels, grants/scholarships, summer career camp (12 -17 year olds) were
discussed.
Councilmember Mills emphasized the benefit of the dual-credit courses.
Councilmember Seely requested information on the next steps for CSI, and how the
City can support the center. The following was mentioned:
•
Potential for more health sciences programs at the local campus
•
Availability of programs for Senior Citizens, including but not limited to: Tai Chi,
walking classes, and Swing Dance classes. Benefits of programs for active
aging were discussed.
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6.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Agreement allocating City of Burley Opioid funds to
Simply Hope and allow the Mayor to sign.
Brett Boyer
City.
Administrator
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
7.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of golf cart lease/purchase for 20 Club Car Golf Carts through
Zions Bank Corp.
Scott Draper
Golf.Pro
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
8.
ACTION ITEM:
Declare 20 Club Car Golf carts as surplus
Scott Draper
Golf.Pro
This item was tabled for a future meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
9.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Public Hearing for FY 27 Budget/Annual
Appropriations Ordinance
Brett Boyer
City.Administrator
Brett Boyer provided a paper copy of the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 27 budget calendar.
The request for Council was to hold the budget hearing for the FY 27 budget on August
18, 2026, at 7:00p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Andersen Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
10. ACTION ITEM:
Public Hearing on Capitalization Fees for Municipal
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Dustin Raney
Wastewater.Superintendent
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MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to open the Public Hearing on Municipal
Wastewater treatment plant capitalization fees. Councilmember Powell seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was conducted.
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
Dustin Raney presented the item, including the following:
•
FCS study was completed to recommend rates
Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in favor of the item presented. None were
present.
Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present that was neutral toward the item presented.
None were present.
Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in opposition of the item presented. None
were present.
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to close the Public Hearing on Municipal
Wastewater treatment plant capitalization 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.
11. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Capitalization Fees for Municipal
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Dustin Raney
Wastewater.Superintendent
Brett Boyer and Dustin Raney presented the following:
•
This fee will be applicable to new construction only.
•
There is a specific equation used to calculate the maximum allowed amount,
based on the facility. Calculation methodology was discussed.
•
The result from the study indicated that the maximum allowed amount was
$4,133.
•
The City is recommending $3,750. The current fee is $1,200.
MOTION: Councilmember Anderse moved to approve Resolution 09-26 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
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All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
12. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Agreement for Idaho Regatta on June 22 through
June 29, 2026, from Louis Schindler and allow the Mayor to
sign.
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City.Clerk―Treasurer
Louis Schindler presented the item including the following:
•
The event is the same as last year
•
Sponsorships are available
•
Andrea Byers, is now co-chair for the Idaho Regatta
•
50th year celebrations discussed.
•
Website launched this year for sponsors.
Insurance is pending agreement approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. 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
13. ACTION ITEM:
Award the Parke Ave., Sewer, Water, and Road Project to Extreme
Excavation Inc. in the amount of $2,795,907.00 and allow the Mayor
to sign all of the contract documents.
Dave Waldron
City.Engineer
Dave Waldron presented the item including the following:
•
2 bids were received for this project for consideration
•
Original engineers estimate $2.6 million, bid was 5% more, but there is
contingency to cover this increase.
•
Staff recommends approval of award of the project bit to Extreme Excavation.
Discussion ensued regarding funding for the project. It was clarified that Water, Sewer,
Streets, and General Fund would be contributing toward this project.
Change order 1 was discussed. It reduces the amount of manholes, saving
approximately $20,000 on the project. Discussion ensued.
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
Seely Aye
Powell Aye
Mills Aye
Hansen Aye
Young Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
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14. ACTION ITEM:
Acceptance of Development agreement between the City of
Burley and Rodriguez and Rivera at 2975 Overland Avenue
Spencer McArthur
P™Z.Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
•
The proposed property is on the border of the city boundary. The septic system
on site was failing and the owners requested to be placed on City amenities.
•
Currently on sewer, intent to have water services as well, through the proposed
development agreement.
•
Consent to annexation has been signed.
•
Development agreement discussed:
o Includes easements
o Dedication of road space
o Right of way
o Agree to pay associated fees
Discussion ensued regarding the following:
•
Single residence request.
•
Council asked if contiguous property owners were notified. It was clarified that
it was not typically done and not required by code.
•
City and State Code were discussed.
•
Discussion ensued regarding the process for non-residents and attaching to
city services.
•
Development agreement process discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mills 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
15. ACTION ITEM:
Update and direction regarding LSHIP Grant Application for the
installation and replacement of stop signs.
Spencer McArthur
P™Z.Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
•
LSHIP grant was brought to Council in January for consideration.
•
ITD/LHTAC involvement to replace street placards that were low visibility and
stop sign replacement.
•
City estimated $49,000 and in kind labor, actual estimate came back at
$369,000. The grant includes a 7.34% match, and the increase in estimate
would mean $27,000 match for the City of Burley. This is not budgeted or
feasible for the project.
•
An option was provided in lieu of the original project, including:
o Modify the grant and complete work with City labor
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o Change to group-sign project, LHTAC uses grant to purchase materials
and give to the City at no cost.
o The burden of proof will be through submitted pictures of the completed
project to satisfy the funding requirements.
•
It was clarified that with the 3-year timeline to complete the project, the Streets
department is confident that the labor can be completed in kind.
Staff recommend pursuing the option provided. Council were in favor of pursuing this
as well.
No action was taken on this item.
16. ACTION ITEM:
Acceptance of conditional approval of the final plat for the
Mountain Heights Village subdivision located approximately east
of Hiland Avenue, south of Magnolia Avenue, and north of 27th
street located in Burley, Idaho 83318
Spencer McArthur
P™Z.Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the request, including the following:
•
The concept was from 2022
•
November 2023, Planning and Zoning made alterations and approved the
preliminary plat.
•
Current request is for council to approve the final plat.
Discussion ensued regarding the following:
•
Entry/exit access
•
Concerns were raised regarding traffic congestion on Magnolia.
•
Clarification was provided on the process so far, the development was modified
from a plan for apartment complexes to townhomes.
•
Large vehicle overhang on sidewalk and driveway depth were discussed.
•
Estimated connection of roadway to 27th was discussed.
•
All improvements as shown on the final plat and in the construction drawings
meet current code requirements.
The proposed motion was recited:
A motion to conditionally approve the final plat for Mountain Heights Village
Subdivision, subject to the listed recommended conditions for one year, which
conditions are:
1. All Public and Private Improvements contained in Title 6 of the City Code and
depicted on the construction plans and specifications shall be completed by the
subdivider.
2. An original mylar of the final plat shall be provided to the City. All signatures, with the
exception of the City’s and the County Treasurer, shall be contained on the mylar.
3. The City Council must verify the completion of the construction of the public
improvements and approve city signatures on the final plat.
4. The public improvements to be completed includes a mandatory second access to
the subdivision which is currently set to be completed by the public improvements of
the western neighboring land currently in the process of subdivision known as “Hidden
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Hills Subdivision”. The subdivider must obtain publicly available secondary access to
the subdivision by this or other means.
5. Conditions 1-4 must be completed, and the final plat shall be filed with the County
Recorder within one year after written approval by the Council, otherwise, such
approval shall become null and void unless prior to said expiration date an extension of
time is applied for by the subdivider and granted by the Council
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the item as presented with the
proposed motion. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Mills Aye
Powell Nay
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Motion carried 5 to 1
17. ACTION ITEM:
Acceptance of conditional approval of the final plat for the
Harrison Estates Phase 4 subdivision located approximately
southeast of the intersection of 27th street and Parke avenue
located in Burley, Idaho 83318
Spencer McArthur
P™Z.Administrator
Spencer McArthut presented the item, including the following:
•
Maps were shared.
•
Phase 4 details were discussed.
•
Specifications met code
•
Staff recommends conditional approval for 1 year, with listed conditions.
The proposed motion was recited:
A motion to conditionally approve the final plat for Harrison Estates Phase 4
subdivision subject to the following recommended conditions for one (1) year:
1. All Public and Private Improvements contained in Title 6 of the City Code and
depicted on the construction plans and specifications shall be completed by the
subdivider.
2. An original mylar of the final plat shall be provided to the City. All signatures, with the
exception of the Cities and the County Treasurer, shall be contained on the mylar.
3. The City Council must verify the completion of the construction of the public
improvements and approve city signatures on the final plat.
4. Conditions 1-3 must be completed, and the final plat shall be filed with the County
Recorder within one year after written approval by the Council, otherwise, such
approval shall become null and void unless prior to said expiration date an extension of
time is applied for by the subdivider and granted by the Council
Discussion ensued regarding connection with Palmer Road.
MOTION: Councilmember Mills moved to approve the item as presented with the
proposed motion. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
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Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
18. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of end of lease purchase of Water Department 2021
Caterpillar 304E2 Track Excavator.
Benton Palmer
Water.Superintendent
Benton Palmer presented the item, including the following:
•
End of 5-year lease for Water Department Mini-Excavator, option for end-of-
lease purchase.
•
Water will purchase, other departments could potentially pitch in to reimburse
part of the amount including – Wastewater. Streets, Electric, and Sanitation.
Elois Joseph-Pieterse clarified, that with the per-diem rate of $3.20 for two days to
accommodate the check due date, the total purchase amount will be $39,673.03
(originally on statement $39,666.63).
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.
Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Andersen Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0
19. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Brett Boter presented:
•
05/19/2026 Election day, Streets Override Levy will be on the ballot.
•
Thanked staff for their efforts with the Employee Breakfast.
Bryan Reiter presented:
•
Update on 27th/Overland provided.
Brent Carver presented:
•
RV park, 14 new spaces are now open
Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented:
•
Any council interested in attending the AIC meeting in June to reach out to register.
Mayor Ormond thanked staff and all those involved for their efforts with the Employee Breakfast.
20. ACTION ITEM:
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Hansen seconded the motion. A voice vote was conducted.
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All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:34 p.m.
City of Burley
/s/ Council President Kim Seely
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
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