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City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 3, 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
City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
Arrived
7:10p
Economic Development Brent Carver
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
Arrived
7:10p
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
X
Engineer Dave Waldron
X
Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson
X
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner
X
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
Guest participants present: Maria Brown, Mini-Cassia America 250 Committee.
2.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was led by Councilmember Andersen 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: Jan. 20, 2026, Special & Regular City Council
Meeting.
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3.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $1,262,117.06
3.c. Payroll ending on 01/23/2026 for $280,482.91
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
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
4.
ACTION ITEM:
Discussion of Opioid Settlement funds and Approval of Resolution
Revoking the Reallocation of Opioid Settlement funds to the Health
District.
Dave Shirley
City Attorney
This item was presented by City Administrator Brett Boyer.
• Item is a continuation from an item presented in the November Council Meeting
where Simply Hope had requested City of Burley Opioid Fund dollars.
• City staff contacted the State and the Health District to discuss any implications
associated with reallocating funds.
Discussion ensued regarding the following:
• The current item is a resolution to revoke City of Burley funds to the Health
District. A resolution reallocating funds will be presented to Council for
consideration at a future meeting.
• Will the resolution allow Council flexibility with reallocating funds in the future?
• Request to review allocations on an annual basis.
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve Resolution 01-26 and allow
the Mayor to sign. 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.
5.
INFORMATIONAL:
Report on builders and realtor meeting on Wastewater Fees
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:
•
FCS and Wastewater fee proposal meeting was held
•
Approximately 15 realtors and builders provided feedback
o Feedback received included a suggestion to adopt a tiered system with
the capitalization fees.
•
Additional detailed feedback can be provided at a future meeting as part of the
Public Hearing.
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6.
ACTION ITEM:
Municipal and Industrial Wastewater fee discussion and
setting a date for Public Hearing
Brett Boyer
City Administrator
Dustin Raney
Wastewater
Superintendent
The request is to set a date for a Public Hearing to discuss Municipal Wastewater fees
only for March 3, 2026.
Industrial fees will be scheduled at a later meeting date as staff are still working with
the producers.
MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to set the Public Hearing for the Municipal
Wastewater plant fees for March 3. Councilmember Powell 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.
7.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of motion to take required actions to hold a streets
override election to be held on May 19, 2026, and consideration of
draft election resolution provisions
Dave Shirley
City Attorney
City Administrator Brett Boyer presented this item on behalf of Dave Shirley.
•
2-year override levy has been implemented in the last 10 years for street
projects and improvements.
•
Request to continue with $170,000 – no increase from last year.
•
Association of Idaho Cities revealed that there would be less funds received
from the State this year.
Discussion ensued regarding the following:
•
If the projects were budgeted, and if the Cemetery roads were a part of the
projects.
•
Working to announce in various platforms notifying the public that the
valuation would not be increasing were discussed.
•
How the $170,000 was calculated. It is part of an incremental increase.
MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve staff to take the required action to
hold a streets override levy election on May 19, 2026. Councilmember Powell
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
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8.
INFORMATIONAL:
LMI (Low-Moderate Income) Study report
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
•
City has received approval from Department of Commerce for CDBG funding.
•
Thresholds were discussed.
•
City of Burley came back with a 65.9% LMI, which qualifies the City to avail
CDBG funding for the next 5 years.
9.
INFORMATIONAL:
Update and discussion on America 250 activities
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator
Maria Brown, from the Mini-Cassia America 250 Committee, presented the following:
•
Group consists of local members dedicated to commemorating America 250
event in the area.
•
Service organizations and service hours were discussed, encouraging
participation in 250 hours of volunteer service.
•
An America 250 song and video were played for Council
•
Upcoming local events commemorating the America 250 event was shared.
•
There is a website available containing information for upcoming events.
•
Calendar events were discussed
Spencer McArthur presented the following:
•
City’s participation in America 250 – including a larger celebration for July 4th,
America 250 grant, America 250 Swag.
Discussion ensued, including the following:
•
Potential coordination with the County and local businesses for fireworks
•
Council President Seely requested a workshop at a future meeting to discuss
and finalize plans.
Brett Boyer gave an update on the fireworks show. City is working with a different
company this year for a larger event at the same cost. City flowerpots will have a
patriotic theme this year as well.
19. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Ormond:
•
shared appreciation for City employees.
•
Road closure on 27th and Overland was discussed.
Brett Boyer:
•
Spring AIC district meetings coming up on April 23, 2026, in Twin Falls
•
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Mayor/Council/Staff Breakfast
•
Pool Group meetings – anticipate upcoming workshop at a future meeting
Councilmember Powell:
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Thanked Sheriff’s department for their efforts
Councilmember Andersen:
•
Shared appreciation for local representatives at the Day at the Capitol.
Councilmember Hansen:
•
Participated in a radio station event on how youth can get involved in City government.
20. ACTION ITEM:
Adjournment
MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Powell 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 7:43 p.m.
City of Burley
/s/
Mayor Steve Ormond
ATTEST:
/s/
City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse
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