City of Kimberly | minutes | meeting 2026-02-24 | City Council Meeting source: https://www.cityofkimberly.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-207 City of Kimberly MINUTES City Council February 24, 2026 MEETING MINUTES 6:00 pm 242 Hwy 30 E., Kimberly, ID 83341 Provisions are being made to support Council, Staff and Public participation, in this public meeting, via a telephone conference call option, or you may attend in person. TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE, call in at approximately 5:55 p.m. to the conference call number 1-818-921-7485 Enter the Pin number 847 596 062 followed by the pound # sign. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME – PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES – THANK YOU ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS City Clerk Carrie Kimball took roll call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes CEREMONIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS None AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None DECLARATION OF CONFLICT None 1. CITIZEN ISSUES – PUBLIC INPUT –No person shall be permitted to speak from a location other than the public podium. This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council regarding a City-related issue. In order to ensure adequate public notice, Idaho Law provides that any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming Council meeting, except for emergency circumstances. Comments related to future public hearings should be held for that public hearing. Persons wishing to speak will have 3 minutes. Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor, either by subsequent appointment or after tonight’s meeting if time permitting. Public participation at a Kimberly City Council meeting is limited to participation in the public comment portion of the meeting. The City Council does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment. Andrea Bryant- 130 Taylor St. West, Kimberly ID 83341- Encouraged everyone to look and research for the upcoming ballot in May. Her father is a Retired Vet and is the one that takes care of the Hansen Cemetery. She is hoping the public will vote to create a Hansen Cemetery Maintenance District to help fund her fathers efforts. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION – DISCUSSION-ACTION ITEM- Certain City-related matters may need to be discussed confidentially as a matter of law subject to applicable legal requirements; the Council may enter executive session to discuss such matters under Idaho Code 74-206 subsection 1 (f) Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council President Richman motioned to Enter Executive Session with Craig, Carrie, Tim, Mayor, and Council to be present. Council Member Snarr seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council President Richman motioned to Reconvene regular Council Meeting with no action to be taken. Council Member Ahlm seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes 3. NEW BUSINESS: A. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM- Rock Creek Food Pantry – 325 ½ Maddison St. E. Grant application request in the amount of $1,500.00 – Craig - Robyn Moss & Theresa Houser – Council Action required. Craig- Stated he had provided the Ord. (see attached) to remind Council, and educate new Council on the awarding process of the Community Grant Applications. He stated Rock Creek Food Pantry has submitted an on time and completed application. Craig stated going forward it is not necessary to include copies of checks written or deposit slips. When the City of Kimberly awards these funds, they trust that the recipients are spending it in good faith as outlined in their application. Richman- Questioned how many people a year are served. Theresa Houser and Robyn Moss- Presented their applications (see attached). They pointed out that they do food boxes year-round and hand out approximately 250 boxes per month. They are able to partner up with the Idaho Food bank to get free or reduced food items from them. This allows them to serve more of the communities needs. Snarr- Questioned if Robyn was retiring from the program, and graciously thanked them for all they do. She wanted them to know that the City sees all the good being done and appreciate them for it. Robyn- Stated she has been doing this for about 30 years and its time to slow down a bit and hand it off to continue to thrive. She will always be a part of it, just a smaller part. Mayor- stated we would now hear from East End Providers prior to making a motion to award. This will give the Council time to discuss how much to award each applicant. Craig- Stated East End Providers turned in an on time and completed application. He again thanked Ceil and Tonya for providing receipts, and stated they no longer needed to include those as well. Again the City of Kimberly trusts that the recipients are spending it in good faith as outlined in their application. Tonya Corle- Presented EEP’s application and stated she was standing in for Ceil tonight. Ceil wanted the Council to know that there were 222 kids and 87 families just in the City of Kimberly that were helped the 2025 Christmas Season. In total there were 319 families, 941 children, 624 adults and seniors and an additional 350 food boxes. Snarr- Graciously thanked Tonya and the team for the amazing work they do every year and its comforting to know the community is getting not just fed but noted EEP also provides hygiene items, activity bags, and clothing as well. Snarr thanked them for putting on an open house this last year. She loved that the community could stop in and take a look for themselves at the whole process. She and her family really enjoyed their time helping there. She hopes to attend once again this year. Tonya- Stated they are most definitely doing another open house this year, and will provide the date soon. Richman- Questioned how long Tonya had been helping at EEP. He knows Ceil has been there doing it for 55-years. Tonya- Stated she hadn’t really kept track, but if she has to guess it would be about 20-years. Craig- Stated that he is down there often helping out and its really just amazing how much they do all year. He doesn’t consider either organization as a hand out, more of a hand up. Mayor- Called on the Council to discuss both applications and reminded them there was $3500.00 total to work with. Carrie- Stated there were 2 times per year for awarding the total line item of $7000.00. Richman- Suggested $1000.00 to RCFP and $2500.00. Holmgren- Suggested half of the $3500.00 to each applicant. Craig- Stated that they could not award anything more then what was requested on the applications. So, half to each would be great, but it exceeds the request on RCFP’s application of $1500.00. Craig stated Carrie was correct, there are 2 times a year the Council awards. One deadline is at the end of January, and one in July. He stated when they made the motion to please include the criteria that they are scoring it on. Theresa- Stated it was the end of June. B. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM - East End Providers – 410 W. Spruce St. – Grant application request in the amount $3,500.00 – Craig – Cecille Griffith & Tonya Corle – Council Action required. Mayor Davidson called for a motion: (3A) Council President Richman motioned to award Rock Creek Food Pantry $1000.00 on the criteria item of #3, section C item #6. Council Member Snarr seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes Mayor Davidson called for a motion: (3B) Council Member Snarr motioned to award East End Providers $2500.00 on the criteria item of #3, section C item #2 and #6. Council Member Holmgren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes C. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM- Council to direct City Staff to research additional cross walks on Emerald Drive South, between Center Street and 3600 North, per 02-10-2026 minutes. Craig- Stated there was discussion last meeting and also at the last Kimberly School Board meeting regarding Crosswalks in the Emerald South/3600 North area. He stated it would be good to have himself, Brian Reed, Chief Bunderson, Matthew Searby, and other school staff to have a meeting on this. Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council Member Ahlm motioned to direct staff to research additional cross walks on Emerald Drive South, between Center Street and 3600 North. Council Member Holmgren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. DISCUSSION- ACTION – Rescind Council motion on Agenda Item 4-A from the 02-10-2026 meeting. Council discussion action regarding approved / future, subdivision plats. Mayor and Craig Craig- Stated there was discussion last meeting, and the crosswalk topic should not have been part of the posted motion. He asked that the Council rescind the motion that includes crosswalk verbiage on the 2-10-26 meeting Agenda Item #4A. Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council President Richman motioned to Rescind Council motion on Agenda Item 4-A from the 02-10-2026 meeting regarding approved / future, subdivision plats. Council Member Snarr seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes B. DISCUSSION- ACTION – Council discussion action regarding approved subdivision plats and future subdivision plats. Documents were provided at the 02-10- 2026 meeting. Mayor and Craig Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council President Richman motioned to Continue the current and legal method of approving subdivision plats, and enforcing said recorded plats. Council Member Snarr seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm- Abstain Holmgren- Abstain Snarr-Yes D. DISCUSSION – ACTION – Per Council member Holmgren request to discuss the current bills and claim reports provided regarding past council meetings and lack of information provided. Mayor, Carrie, Craig Carrie- Stated she had discussed the Unpaid Report with Melissa. The current Unpaid Invoice Report (see attached) was gone over and pointed out the few additional words/letters that could fit on the limited space the program allows. She stated in the future if it is still unclear what the payment is for the Council is always welcome to call on the Department Head for said information to clarify any questions regarding the charges. Craig- Stated we have the best of the best when it comes to programs. He pointed out that Carrie has had flawless Audits in the years past and the Auditors are always able to tie everything together easily and accurately. Snarr- Stated she appreciated Carrie and Melissa doing the extra work to help answer Holmgrens questions. She stated she is happy with the current method and has always gotten an answer when she has asked for one. Holmgren- Stated she appreciated Carrie pointing out, and adding the little that could be to the descriptions. She feels its nice to be as transparent as possible if the public were to ask for the report. They may not have access to the list of account numbers that help identify the bill and claims. Snarr- Clarified with Carrie that the list of accounts was available to the public as well. Carrie- Stated yes. Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council Member Snarr motioned to direct Carrie to continue the current method of recording the Bills and Claims as shown tonight. Council Member Holmgren seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes 5. CONSENT CALENDAR- Discussion - Action -The consent calendar includes items which require formal Council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual Council members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar in order that it is discussed in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the Council agenda packet regarding these items and any contingencies are part of the approval. A. Approve Minutes for January 27, 2026 B. Approve Minutes for February 10, 2026 C. Accounts Payable for February 11, 2026-February 24, 2026 General Fund $ 8,310.11 Water Fund $ 29,865.28 Sewer Fund $ 1,946.09 Library $ 875.94 TOTAL $ 40,997.42 Mayor Davidson called for a motion: Council President Richman motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Council Member Ahlm seconded the motion. Roll Call: Richman- Yes Ahlm-Yes Holmgren- Yes Snarr-Yes 6. ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFF REPORTS - Chief Bunderson- Presented the Safety Evacuation Plan (see attached). Chief stated he has more leads on the December shooting that happened. He has sent evidence out and has served another Warrant. Chief stated there are three State send offs this week. One for Kimberly High School Wrestling on Thursday. One for Kimberly High School Cheer on Friday. One for Hansen High School Cheer on Friday. There will also be on for Kimberly High School Debate in March. Ahlm- Questioned if the Chief has gotten lots of calls on the Flock Camera system. He has referred people to the Chief when questioned. Chief- Stated no, but feels that a majority of the questions have been answered by TFPD putting up a post about it on social media. Mayor- Stated while on the topic of security, he reminds staff that no one is to be in the building outside of the lobby or chambers without a staff escort. This is to be for city business only. This goes for people in and out of the back area as well. It is different times, and it needs to be known who is in the building at all times. Visitors are to come in through the front door. Brain Reed City Engineer/Public Works Director- Stated his department is continuing to operate in Winter mode. He has been maintaining all equipment and taking advantage of working on everything. They were bust keeping the drains cleared today with all of the rain. Ahlm- Stated he prayed for rain and it definitely came in today. Carrie Kimball City Clerk- Had nothing further to add. Craig Eckles City/P&Z Administrator- Stated the cameras are up at the new park now. Council Member Ahlm had questions last meeting about maybe putting gates up there. Craig is in the process of getting quotes to look at the options there. He expects about another $125,000.00 in Park-in-lieu fees from Canyon Glenn and Big Sky, he will keep them posted. He is watching the park closely. More cameras will be going out in the back shop area. ICRMP is hammering down on everyone to have security with all of the expensive equipment out there. Big kudos to Brian Reed and Chief Bunderson for their part in having a waiver on the now, $50,000.00 deductible with ICRMP. Craig stated dogs that are caught by the CSO are only held for 72-hours. The city is not a full animal shelter. Animal Control is a luxury. The city has an amazing CSO officer. Brian Quiterio is pretty amazing at his job. His position is under the Police Department and also splits his time mowing the parks. Craig thanked Brian and his crew for the great job hanging the banners/flags/ for the Musical going on at the school. He reminded everyone one that the upcoming flags/banners, for fireworks sponsors will not be going up here on the HWY 30 curve or the tracks on East Center. It is a hazard to have drivers trying to read those while taking that curve. He isn’t sure where they will go yet, but will keep everyone posted. Canyon Glenn, Holland Hills, and Big Sky are all well on their way and will continue to be. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS – Ahlm- Stated he attended the City/County Meeting of recent. He felt it was a great opportunity to meet other officials and learn. He is interested int attending AIC in April, and would like to look further into making that meeting. 8. MAYOR COMMENTS – Thanked the Chief for the refresher course on the evacuation plan. He stated that everyone should be ready for a surprise drill that only he and the Chief will be aware of. ADJOURNMENT: _______________________ ________________________ City Clerk, Carrie Kimball Mayor, Burke Davidson