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City of Kimberly
minutes
City Council January 27, 2026
MEETING minutes
6:00 pm
242 Hwy 30 E., Kimberly, ID 83341
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ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Clerk Carrie Kimball took roll call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
CEREMONIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS
Students present for KHS Government class are:
Parker Walker
Keegan Fenstermaker
Carter Hamilton
Cameron Robinson
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
None
1. CITIZEN ISSUES – PUBLIC INPUT –
None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
None
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
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 13, 2026
B. Accounts Payable for January 14, 2026 – January 27, 2026
General Fund
$ 8,240.98
Water Fund
$ 24,952.14
Sewer Fund
$ 2,345.84
Library
$ 883.75
TOTAL
$ 36,422.71
Holmgren- Stated she would like to amend how we record the minutes. Just to clarify, when the
discussion was about the bus pull out the resident was named. She stated in her understanding of
the open meeting laws, the minutes are intended to summarize. The discussion and action and
dictation are verbatim. The resident or city member should not be referenced unless speaking
publicly.
Craig- Stated that was certainly something for Legal counsel Tim Stover to research.
Tim Stover- Stated he didn’t have an answer.
Mayor- Stated maybe it need to be brought back in front of Council at next meeting.
Tim Stover- Stated he could have an answer prior to the next meeting. If the council chooses to
do so. There are names mentioned all throughout the minute’s past and present. He doesn’t see
a problem with it, but he will take a closer look at it.
Holmgren- Stated she knew the names were said in the meeting, she is referring to the minutes.
It’s not necessary.
Tim Stover- Stated and that is part of the Public Record, the meeting is part of Public Record,
the recordings are all part of Public Record, so its there already. Taking it out isn’t going to
change that. If anyone wants to make a Public Records Request, they would still be getting that
information from the meeting itself. Tim stated he would take a look at it.
Holmgren- Stated she had another question. On the invoices or Accounts Payables that they
have, can she get a description of what the invoices are for. Just so they have a better
understanding of with the expenses are for. Some have a description, and others just say invoice.
Carrie- Stated there is a very…
Snarr- Excused her interruption and asked to clarify which document and lines she was referring
to.
Holmgren- Stated it was from the Unpaid Invoice Report.
Carrie- Stated there is a very limited space that Melissa has to use for reference. What is printed
on this report is what is printed on the actual checks. She stated she could talk with Melissa and
try to get more information on it, but it would be hard. She asked if there were specific invoices
she was referring to.
Holmgren- Stated the Barns and Noble for example. It doesn’t state who or what is for.
Carrie- Stated she was going to go over this in her Staff Report, but could do it now. Carrie
referenced the Financial Statement (see insert) along with the Unpaid Invoice Report. She
explained how the G.L. numbers off to the far right on the Unpaid Invoice Report dictates what
department and line item the invoice is coded to.
Holmgren- Stated that did help.
Mayor Davidson called for a motion:
Council President Richman motioned to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Council Member Snarr seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Richman- Yes
Ahlm-Yes
Holmgren- Yes
Snarr-Yes
6. ADMINISTRATIVE / STAFF REPORTS -
Chief Bunderson- Nothing for this meeting.
Craig Eckles City/P&Z Administrator- Thanked Lisa for coming in last week and meeting
with himself and Carrie. Craig handed out the Idaho Open Law Meeting Manual (see insert).
He also handed out a picture that was left in the drop box. Looks like there is a 50’ semi-trailer
parked on the side of a house, and has been there for three days now. CSO Quiterio is watching
this. He is great. He wanted to give everyone a heads up in case they are approached about it.
Craig reminded everyone to use your emails to communicate. It is a trackable document in case
anything is ever challenged. Thank you to the Chief and his staff for getting a handle on this.
Brian Reed, has also been brought into it. The homeowner wants to know who “ratted” him out.
It’s not about who said what. The city has Ordinance’s for this.
Brain Reed City Engineer/Public Works Director- Stated his crew was still in winter
operation mode. They have also been able to continue work on the water and PI systems, and
they are doing well. He stated he would sure like to see some snow to help benefit the watering
season coming up.
Snarr- Stated the reflectors that were put up on center look great, and thanked him.
Carrie Kimball City Clerk- Stated Western Waste/Republic emailed her and Craig the flyer
they would like to mail out (see insert). As they mentioned when they were here last, once they
have 100 residents sign up for recycling, they will implement it. All of the billing, set-up,
questions, and concerns will be taken by Western Waste/Republic. This is their billing not the
Cities. Carrie passed out a copy of the Fund Breakdown sheet as well (see insert). Carrie briefly
went over the Financial Statement again.
Richman- Questioned if we would be adding the $10.00 to our bill.
Carrie- Stated no, again this is their service not ours.
Craig- Stated that was a good question, and what we were afraid, people would think. He made
it clear it is not the city doing it. It will not be on our bills, web page, nothing.
Snarr- Stated she assumed it would arrive on the same bill as the extra cart if someone already is
being billed for that.
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS –
Richman- Stated at the last meeting we went through the questions that were asked by Council
member Ahlm in his email. He thought it was a good discussion and reminder. Staff did a great
job doing the extra time and work it took to get that together.
Snarr- Agreed, and said she was going to make the same comment. It’s a good reminder for
those of us that have been on the Council, and good for the new members. It’s good for the
public to hear from time to time, and also the students that sometimes attend. She appreciates the
staff putting in the extra time and work as well. It was very well put together.
8. MAYOR COMMENTS – Reminded everyone to listen and not get caught up in the public
comments and discussions. Anything that needs to come before the Council, will come before
the Council as a body, and not as an individual.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – DISCUSSION-ACTION ITEM-
None
ADJOURNMENT:
_______________________ ________________________
City Clerk, Carrie Kimball
Mayor, Burke Davidson
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