City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-01-06 | Special & Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01062026-438 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 SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Special Session: 6:30 PM 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 John Craner absent Councilmember Bryce Morgan absent 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 Librarian Tayce Robinson Golf Pro Scott Draper Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal X Engineer Dave Waldron Sheriff's Dept. Sher. Jarrod Thompson Street Supervisor Korky Blackner X Sheriff's Dept. Lt. Michael Phillips Airport Kevin Gebhart X Fire Chief Shannon Tolman Building Department Gary Pawson Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler Also present: Council-elect Craig Mills, and Council-elect Raulan Young. 2. ACTION ITEM: Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1) c to acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency. City Council MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1) (c) to acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency at approximately 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Powell Aye Seely Aye Morgan absent Andersen Aye Hansen Aye Craner absent All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 4 to 0. Page 2 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Mayor Ormond invited Council-elect Mills and Council-elect Young to join the Executive Session. Staff present in the Executive Session were Brett Boyer, City Administrator; Dave Shirley, City Attorney; Kevin Gebhart, Airport Manager; Elois Joseph-Pieterse, City Clerk. Discussion was held on matters presented in the Executive Session and no final decisions were made. The Executive Session 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 John Craner X Councilmember Bryce Morgan 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 X Economic Development Brent Carver X Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas X Human Resources Carol Anderson X Parks Supervisor Brent Winn X WW Treatment Dustin Raney X Librarian Tayce Robinson X Golf Pro Scott Draper X Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal X Engineer Dave Waldron X Sheriff's Dept. Sher. Jarrod Thompson Street Supervisor Korky Blackner X Sheriff's Dept. Lt. Michael Phillips X Airport Kevin Gebhart X Fire Chief Shannon Tolman Building Department Gary Pawson Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman X P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler Also present: Council-elect Craig Mills, and Council-elect Raulan Young. 4. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation was led by Councilmember Craner 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 Page 3 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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: Dec. 16, 2025, Special City Council Meeting. 5.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $962,943.31 5.c. Payroll ending on 12/12/2025 for $441,888.38; and 12/26/2025 for $266,276.44 The consent calendar was read in full. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the consent calendar as presented. Councilmember Craner seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Seely Aye Morgan Aye Andersen Aye Hansen Aye Craner Aye Powell Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 6. ACTION ITEM: Swearing-in of Newly Elected Officials Elois Joseph-Pieterse City Clerk This item was considered after item 7. Council-elect Craig Mills, Council-elect Raulan Young, Councilmember Casey Andersen, and Mayor Steve Ormond were sworn in to office for the term January 2026 – and December 2029. Craig Mills – Councilmember Raulan Young – Councilmember Casey Andersen – Councilmember Steve Ormond – Mayor. No action was taken on this item. 7. PRESENTATION: Recognition of outgoing Council Members Mayor Ormond This item was considered after item 5. Mayor Ormond recognized and thanked Councilmember Morgan and Councilmember Craner for their years of service on the City Council. A clock and commemorative inscription were awarded to each councilmember to honor their years of service on the Council. 8. ACTION ITEM: Election of Council President Councilmember Powell shared that he was very grateful for the years of service Council President Andersen has dedicated. Councilmember Powell spoke in favor of appointing Councilmember Kim Seely for Council President. Councilmember Andersen shared gratitude to have served as Council President. He spoke in favor of appointing Councilmember Kim Seely for Council President. Page 4 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Councilmember Hansen also shared gratitude to have served as former Council President. She spoke in favor of appointing Councilmember Kim Seely for Council President. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved approve Councilmember Kimberli Seely for a 2- year term as Council President. Councilmember Andersen 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. 9. ACTION ITEM: Approval of LSHIP Grant Application for replacement and addition of approved Stop Signs Dave Waldron City Engineer Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following: • City Council previously approved the stop signs in a prior Council meeting. • Upon that approval, Council had asked if there were grants that could help facilitate the project. • LSHIP Grant is a viable option for the project. • Two options with the Grant were shared: 1) City completing all work in kind; 2) Contractor completing all work. • City staff are proposing a hybrid option where City staff complete some of the labor and contract the remainder. • Grant is due January 29th • Staff recommendation hybrid option -- Total project estimated at $78, 782.16, with the city’s match of $5,782.61. Discussion ensued regarding the number of signs to be replaced. Clarification was provided. The intention is to receive the Grant funds by Summer 2026 and commence work by Fall/Winter 2026. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the hybrid option proposed by city staff and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely 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 10. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Ormond: • Thanked city departments for their efforts with the Christmas parade and City-wide Christmas decorations. • The Sheriffs department was thanked for their work in the community. Page 5 of 5 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* • The Sanitation department was thanked for the alley clean-ups to help facilitate clearance in the alleys. Brett Boyer: • Thanked the outgoing council members for their service. • There will be a workshop session at the next council meeting at 6:00 p.m. for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the producers. • Road project payment to Petersen family was discussed. • 250 Anniversary for July 4th Celebration was discussed – City would like to create a larger celebration to commemorate the 250th. Potentially including attractions like a band and booths were discussed. Brent Carver: • City is applying for a waterway improvement grant • Intention is to use the funds to improve the Rivers Edge Park boat dock area. Councilmember Hansen requested Tayce Robinson give an update on the library. Tayce Robinson: • Library construction is almost completed, pending finalization on a few items. • Ribbon Cutting ceremony anticipated to occur on February 17, 2026, at noon, formal invites to follow. Councilmember Andersen welcomed the new councilmembers Young and Mills. 11. 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 7:28 p.m. City of Burley /s/ Mayor Steve Ormond ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse