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COUNCIL WORKING MEETING June 22, 2026 203 Broadway Ave N PRESENT: Douglas Howarth Mayor Marla Sisson Council President Ryan Loos Council Member Fred Bartlett (on Zoom) Council Member Cortlin Runyan Council Member Chelsea Popplewell City Clerk/Treasurer Shayne Nope City Attorney Jason Scott Public Works Director Concerned Citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM: Chelsea Popplewell confirmed a quorum. CITIZEN COMMENTS: There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Minutes of June 8, 2026 – Regular Session 2. Claims for Payment 3. Clerk/Treasurer Report Cortlin moved to approve the consent agenda. Marla seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Cortlin voted yes. The motion passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Review and Consideration of repealing and replacing Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 4 and Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 13 of the Buhl City Code to allow limited on-street parking of trailers in residential areas: All members of the City Council having been furnished a copy of the proposed Ordinance No. 2026-08 and being fully apprised of the content and purpose of said Ordinance, Marla moved that the provisions of Idaho Code Section 50-902 which are require said Ordinance to be read on three (3) different days, two (2) readings by Title only and one (1) reading which shall be in full, be dispensed with and that said Ordinance be passed upon one (1) reading by title only. Marla requested a roll call vote on the motion. Ryan seconded the motion. There was no discussion. There was a roll call vote. Cortlin voted yes, Fred voted yes, Ryan voted yes, and Marla voted yes. The motion passed. Mayor Howarth read the title of Ordinance 2026-08. Marla moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-08. Ryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. There was a roll call vote. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Cortlin voted yes. The motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: Review and Consideration of the 2026 All Hazard Mitigation Plan for Twin Falls County (Jackie Frey): Jackie Frey spoke regarding the all hazard mitigation plan. She named the threats and compliance requirements. She also spoke to several projects across the county as well as mitigation strategies designed to reduce long-term risks to life, property, infrastructure, and the local economy. Cortlin Runyan moved to approve the 2026 All Hazard Mitigation Plan for Twin Falls County. Ryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Cortlin voted yes. The motion passed. Clearwater Financial Presentation on the Bond Refinancings and Comprehensive Plan Update: Abbey Erquiaga and Cameron Arial from Clearwater Financial presented on a Comprehensive Plan Update and Bond Refinancing results. Abbey spoke to where we are at in the process and that Clearwater will be working with the City to identify dates for a public meeting or open house to gather additional public comment on the plan. She noted that the adoption goal for the plan is September 2026. Marla questioned if we would be able to put something about parks and green space in the Comprehensive Plan. Cameron noted that we could and they can work with the City Staff to get the proper language. Then Cameron went into details regarding the Bond refinancings and noted that we received a rate of 4.14%. He broke down the savings to share that the refinancing saves the City approximately $1.3 million over the next 13 years. He also went into a brief city budget training/information session as well as the importance of staying focused on utility rate, in particular, to ensure future sustainability. He also touched on impact fees. Review and Consideration of the Utility Rate Committee Recommendation for FY 26-27 Utility Rates: Chelsea explained that the Utility Rate Committee met and come up with a recommendation for Council. However, since one or more of the rates are proposed to increase by more than 5% it will require a public hearing. Marla moved to go to public hearing for the Utility Rate Committee’s recommendation on July 13th. Ryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Cortlin voted yes. The motion passed. Review and Consideration of Beer, Wine and Liquor License Applications: Cortlin recused himself due to him having a beer and wine license for his business. Marla moved to approve the 2026 Beer, Wine and Liquor License Applications. Ryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Cortlin did not vote. The motion passed. Review and Consideration of Airport Fuel Equipment Purchase from Jackson Jet Center: Neil Ring from the Airport Board presented that Jackson Jet fuel no longer wanted to sell the Buhl Airport’s fuel for them so they had to seek other options. Dale Thomas has agreed to take that over and the Airport would just need to buy the reader. They are seeking Council’s approval to buy the reader as well as go into contract with Dale Thomas to sell the fuel. Cortlin moved to approve the airport fuel equipment purchase from Jackson Jet Center. Marla seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Cortlin voted yes. The motion passed. Review and Consideration of Contracting with Dale Thomas for Airport Fuel Sales: Cortlin moved to approve the airport fuel equipment purchase from Jackson Jet Center. Ryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Marla voted yes, Ryan voted yes, Cortlin voted yes, and Fred voted yes. The motion passed. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Howarth read the below statement. We need to make sure that we comply with the law regarding employee privacy issues. If a member of City Council would like to discuss any issues pertaining to complaints, discipline, etc., of a city employee, those will first need to be discussed with the mayor, who is the chief city administrator per Idaho Code 50-602. After review of the complaint, discipline, etc., if it needs to go before City Council, it will be listed under an executive session on the upcoming meeting agenda. Cortlin mentioned Denise Jarolemik’s email. Marla read the email regarding concerns about water source and availability as it pertains to the new subdivision, Harvest Hills. Marla reiterated the concerns shared. Marla also brought up the AIC Conference and during one session they discussed the Mainstreet America Grant used to help communities identify focus areas and then potential grant opportunities to address those areas. MEETING ADJOURNED –Marla moved that the meeting be adjourned; Cortlin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. All voted yes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm. Minutes prepared by Chelsea Popplewell, City Clerk
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