City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-02-03 | Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-442 Page 1 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 2 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 3 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 Page 4 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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: Page 5 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* • 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