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Page 1 of 13 *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, March 3, 2026 Special Session: 6:30PM Regular Session: 7:00PM City Hall Chambers 1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho 1. CALL TO ORDER – SPECIAL MEETING at 6:30p.m Mayor Ormond called the special meeting to order at approximately 6:30 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 City Clerk Elois Joseph- Pieterse X Engineer Bryan Reiter City Attorney Dave Shirley X Shop Foreman Rick Garner Economic Development Brent Carver Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas Human Resources Carol Anderson Parks Supervisor Brent Winn WW Treatment Dustin Raney X Librarian Tayce Robinson Golf Pro Scott Draper Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal Engineer Dave Waldron 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 2. ACTION ITEM: Executive Session: pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1) (f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. City Council MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1) (f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Page 2 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Staff present at the meeting were: Brett Boyer, City Administrator; Dave Shirley, City Attorney; Dustin Raney, Wastewater superintendent; Elois Joseph-Pieterse, City Clerk. Discussion was held on matters presented in the Executive Session and no final decisions were made. The special meeting adjourned at approximately 6:58 p.m. 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. 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 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 Parks Supervisor Brent Winn X WW Treatment Dustin Raney X Librarian Tayce Robinson Golf Pro Scott Draper X Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal X Engineer Dave Waldron Sheriff's Dept. Sher. Jarrod Thompson Street Supervisor Korky Blackner Sheriff's Dept. Lt. Michael Phillips X 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 Page 3 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Guest participants present: Mark Phillips, Minidoka Ambulance District; James Lyle Smith, public citizen; Beau Isaac, public citizen; Eric Morgan, public citizen; Brian Bean, public citizen. 4. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation was led by Councilmember Hansen followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. ACTION ITEM: Consent Calendar: items 5.a. through 5.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. 5. a. Approval of minutes from: 02/17/2026 Special City Council Meeting. 5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $1,541,747.11 5.c. Payroll ending on 02/20/2026 for $444,520.06 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 Powell Aye Seely Aye Mills Aye Hansen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 6. PROCLAMATION: Resolution 04-26 JustServe City – Commitment to Volunteerism in the City of Burley Proclamation Mayor Ormond Mayor Ormond read the proclamation in full. 7. ACTION ITEM: Request for support for proposed election request to form new Minidoka Ambulance District Mark Phillips Minidoka Ambulance District Mark Phillips presented the item, including the following: • The request is for the City of Burley to support via resolution the option for the ambulance district to be considered in the May ballot. • This is an attempt to recoup funds for services. Discussion ensued regarding the following: • North Burley is currently not paying taxes for services in the area. • Response times were discussed. • Concerns were raised with overlapping services as well as unclear actual costs for the commercial/residential entities in North Burley. • Burley Fire Chief Tolman stated that the City of Burley is not paying an additional tax, he also clarified that as of January 1, there have been approximately 55 calls responded to in North Burley of 203 total. Page 4 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* • Lt. Mike Phillips stated that currently the patient has a right to choose which ambulance service responds to the dispatch call. • Concerns were raised regarding a levy for the future plans of a North Burley Fire station. Council requested to see more documentation and more information from the ambulance district to be considered at a future meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to table the item to be considered at the March 10, 2026, Council Meeting. Councilmember Seely 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: Public Hearing on Municipal Wastewater increases and municipal capitalization fees Dustin Raney Wastewater Superintendent MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to open the Public Hearing on Municipal Wastewater increases and municipal capitalization fees. Councilmember Mills 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. Dustin Raney presented the following: • FCS had completed a rate study for the Municipal plant to catch up to sustainable rates. • A 5-year plan was proposed. The most significant increase is noted in year one, with an incremental (less than 5%) for the following years. • Current increase requested is from $45.50 to $52.23. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in favor of the item presented. None were present. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present that were neutral of the item presented. • Beau Isaac, public citizen: understands that the City has to raise fees to sustain services. Raised concerns over foul odor in the area and whether the City was going to be able to do anything to mitigate the odor. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in opposition of the item presented. Page 5 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* • James Lyle Smith, public citizen: raised concerns over the raise in fees. The previous bond was discussed. Asked Council to take into consideration seniors on fixed incomes and the impact of fee increases. • Eric Morgan, public citizen: noted that the feasibility study was a proposed increase until 2030. Questioned if the rates after 2030 would remain low for following years. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to close the Public Hearing on Municipal Wastewater increases and municipal 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. 9. ACTION ITEM: Decision on increase of Municipal Wastewater fees Resolution 05-26 Dustin Raney Wastewater Superintendent Discussion ensued regarding the following: • Councilmember Powell mentioned that in his research, the current fees are in alignment with most other communities. Staff were commended on handling this complex issue. • Brett Boyer shared that the City has a responsibility to have facilities pay for themselves. This is an attempt to address this concern. Currently, the city is losing money on the facility. • Added expenses were equipment purchases. • Sinkhole from failing systems and replacement costs were mentioned. • Developers were concerned with established budgets; it was emphasized that capitalization fees were not addressed in the proposed Resolution. MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve Resolution 05-26 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely 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. Councilmember Hansen stated that the City is attempting to catch up to 20 years of no increases. If the City had increased 1% each year, the facility fees would have been up to date. Staff were thanked for their efforts in working to phase the incremental increases. Page 6 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 10. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing for an increased fee levy rate affecting the City of Burley Golf Course Fees, which proposed increases are in excess of 5%. Scott Draper Golf Pro MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to open the Public Hearing on Municipal Wastewater increases and municipal capitalization fees. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Powell Aye Young Aye Hansen Aye Seely Aye Andersen Aye Mills Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. Scott Draper presented the item, including the following: • An increase in business has resulted in an increase in maintenance. • Golf carts are needed as well as staffing. • Aging irrigation system needs replacement. • City of Burley has the lowest rates in Southern Idaho. Discussion ensued regarding the following: • Any feedback from the golfers? Yes, most understand that the fees are already low and facility needs upgrades. • Legacy program discussed. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in favor of the item presented. • Beau Isaac, public citizen: emphasized that the fees in Burley are lower than the surrounding region. • Brian Bean, public citizen: also spoke on the low fees in Burley. Reiterated that golf carts are in poor condition and need upgraded. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present that were neutral of the item presented. None were present. Mayor Ormond entertained anyone present in opposition of the item presented. None were present. MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to close the Public Hearing on Municipal Wastewater increases and municipal capitalization fees. Councilmember Andersen 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 7 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 11. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Resolution 06-26 establishing new, and/or increased, and/or the removal of fee levy rates which are currently being charge and allow the Mayor to sign Scott Draper Golf Pro Scott Draper discussed that staffing is a major issue. He would like to see a second fulltime Assistant Golf Pro. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve Resolution 06-26 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. 12. ACTION ITEM: Approval and adoption of Resolution 07-26 Ordering a Streets Levy Override Election for $170,000 for each tax year 2026 and 2027. Brett Boyer City Administrator Brett Boyer presented the item including the following: • This levy is ran every two years. • Funds go toward street repairs. • City has not increased the amount and is asking for the same as the previous levy of $170,000. • State cuts are anticipated toward road projects. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Resolution 07-26 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely 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. 13. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Resolution 08-26 adopting the City of Burley 2026 Water Master Plan with all corresponding Engineering calculations and associated maps and allow the Mayor to sign. Bryan Reiter City Engineer Bryan Reiter presented the item: • Existing plan is from 2015. • Complete replacement is proposed. • The proposed Plan has been through Planning & Zoning Committee with a Public Hearing. • The Plan was funded 50% with ARPA funds and addresses: Page 8 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* o water rights, water supply, booster pumps, and tank capacity. o Water rights are good until 2024. o Delivery concerns in the upper pressure zone were discussed. o Storage is good through 2042. • Discussion ensued on how this plan ties to the Comprehensive Plan. • Alley replacements were discussed. • Maps were shared. • Discussion ensued on whether there were any unpublished recommendations. It was clarified that staff worked closely with the consultants to complete the proposed Plan. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the Resolution 08-26 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hansen 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. 14. ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of conditional approval of final plat for the Cobble Creek Estates subdivision Phases 1 and 2 located approximately west of the southwest corner of the intersection of 27th street and Parke Ave located within the City of Burley, Idaho 83318 Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following: • Final plats for Phase 1 and Phase 2 • Previously annexed as Silver Creek Estates • Maps were shared. Corrections were recommended by staff, including: • Drainage paths and waterway details need to be modified. • Required placement of an additional fire hydrant to meet requirement of 500 ft maximum between hydrants. Discussion ensued: • Concerns were raised with traffic in the area. • Distance from schools discussed. • Implementation with OpenGov briefly discussed. • Drainage concerns were addressed in this development. • Existing park in the area is maintained by a HOA, if the HOA dissolves, responsibility of maintenance will default to the property owners. • Zoning discussed as R-2 annexed into the City. Page 9 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Staff prepared a proposed motion: A motion to conditionally accept the final plats for Cobble Creek Estates Phases 1 and 2 with the associated construction drawings, subject to the following conditions: 1. Public improvements contained in Title 6 of the City code and depicted on the construction plans and specifications shall be completed by the sub-divider. 2. Fix drainage ponds on sheet PP/22 and the waterway detail on sheet D/11. 3. An original mylar of the final plat shall be provided to the City. All signatures with the exception of the City’s and County treasurer shall be contained on the mylar. 4. The city council must verify completion of the construction of public improvements and approve city signatures on the final plat. 5. An additional fire hydrant shall be placed in the construction drawings and be installed as part of the required public improvements approximately at the property line between lots 5 and 6 of block 1, and 6. Conditions 1-5 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 and extension of time is applied for by the sub-divider and granted by the Council. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the item as presented. Councilmember Young 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 15. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Ordinance 1435 amending the City of Burley Zoning Ordinance rezoning real property in the City of Burley, Idaho located approximately north of the north edge of the City right-of-way on Bedke Boulevard, east of the current city of Burley annexation boundary located approximately at the Burley Snake River RV Park, south of the High Water line mark of the south side of the Snake River, and west of Miller Avenue from C-3 to C-2 and allow the Mayor to sign. Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following: • Planning and Zoning Committee has reviewed the item, and a Public Hearing was held on 02/18/2026 • Currently zoned C-3 – light industrial. • Residential in the zone, not allowed in C-3 • City’s intention of having commercial rather than industrial along the river. • Most owners were in favor of re-zoning to C-3, Planning and Zoning Committee recommends adoption MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to dispense with the rule requiring three separate readings and allow Ordinance1435 to be read once by title only. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Hansen Aye Andersen Aye Young Aye Powell Aye Seely Aye Mills Aye Page 10 of 13 *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 Spencer McArthur read Ordinance1435 once by title only. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Ordinance 1435 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell 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 16. ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Ordinance 1436 annexing and initially zoning real property known as Cassia County Tax Parcel(s) RP10S23E197955, and RP10S23E197953, and RP10S22E249052 which parcels real property is contiguous to the City of Burley, Idaho and initially zoning as C-2. Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following: • Surveyor discovered that the entrance to the RV Park/ Bedke Blvd is owned by the City of Burley but not zoned in the City of Burley. • This ordinance is requesting annexation to allow applicable code. • It was clarified that this is the area near the road, and is currently functioning as a right of way. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to dispense with the rule requiring three separate readings and allow Ordinance1436 to be read once by title only. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Andersen Aye Hansen Aye Seely Aye Powell Aye Young Aye Mills Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 Spencer McArthur read Ordinance1436 once by title only. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Ordinance 1436 and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Young Aye Hansen Aye Seely Aye Powell Aye Mills Aye Andersen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 17. DISCUSSION: Update on Downtown Revitalization Plan Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Page 11 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* This item was considered after item 18 in the interest of time. Council requested an update at a prior meeting. Documents were available to council for consideration and can be discussed at a future meeting. Item was tabled for consideration at a future meeting. Issues were with grammar and clarity in the document. Council requested revisiting with edits in approximately 2 months. Item 19 was considered after this item. 18. ACTION ITEM: Lands End Subdivision Phase 2 Final Plat Extension Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator This item was considered after item 16. Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following: • Map was shared • Developers are requesting a one year extension, fees have been paid. • Staff recommends granting extension as owner is making good progress. • Staff recommendation: 04/16/2026 deadline subject to all conditions. Discussion ensued on whether there was a limit on how many extensions were allowed. There is no limit at the moment but is contingent on whether reasonable development has been made. MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to approve the item as presented. Councilmember Young 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 19. ACTION ITEM: Direction on playground material for use at River’s Edge playground Brent Carver Assistant City Administrator Brent Carver presented the item, including the following: • Surfacing for the playground is the final decision. • Rivers Edge playground is now open • Pending items: sidewalk, fence, swing set, and finalizing surfacing • Surfacing material samples were provided to Council for consideration. Discussion ensued on the following: • on the cost of the different materials. • Life expectancy of the different options • Any concerns with heat and a rubberized coating Page 12 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* • Can Lions Club help with a larger donation toward the better material for the project. • Wear on the product discussed. Council was in favor of waiting to revisit the item in a year to see if additional funding would be available. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to table the item for a future meeting in approximately one year. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. 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 20. ACTION ITEM: Direction from Council on Aquatic Center Brett Boyer City Administrator Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following: • Continuation to gage council’s direction on the Special Meeting last week discussing the Aquatic Center. Discussion ensued: • Pool committee to put information together for a funding plan • Designate a fundraising person with expertise needed • Pool committee has been working on a couple of names • City and Committee intend to keep the momentum going to move forward. Council was in favor of pool committee reconvening to work on fundraising options and report back to council in approximately 2 months. No action was taken on this item. 19. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Bryan Reiter: • Update on 27th & Overland – water and intersection work is complete. • Getting close to completion • Parke Ave public open house next Tuesday. Dave Waldron: • Anticipated project 27th & Overland deadline for project discussed. • Traffic routing plan discussed. • Discussion ensued on the bid schedule. Brett Boyer: • March 10, 2026, 6 p.m. workshop meeting for Industrial Wastewater plant • March 31, 2026, City Employee Breakfast Page 13 of 13 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Council president Seely: • Thanked city staff for their diligence in mitigating an unexpected electrical disruption in the neighborhood. 20. 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 9:20 p.m. City of Burley /s/ Mayor Steve Ormond ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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