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COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING August 3, 2026 203 Broadway Ave N PRESENT: Marla Sisson (via Zoom) Council President Ryan Loos Council Member Fred Bartlett Council Member Cortlin Runyan Council Member Chelsea Popplewell City Clerk BreShelle Tews City Treasurer Concerned Citizens Council President Marla Sisson requested a moment of silence for the live lost and the heroism shown during the events of Saturday. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM: Chelsea Popplewell confirmed a quorum. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Jeff Lejsek, Buhl, ID – Mr. Lejsek expressed his concern regarding the street repairs on his street. He noted that it created a larger issue and bigger problem. He noted that the patch is going to come off and become a hazard. He said he could send pictures of the repairs and measurable hole. Marla asked for him to send her those and she would look into the issue. Jeff Hoogland, Buhl, ID – Mr. Hoogland also expressed concerns about the street repairs. He said he called the Mayor and the crew came over the next day to improve the repair job but there were still concerns about the finished job. NEW BUSINESS: Final Review of 2026-2027 Proposed Fiscal Budget: Chelsea explained that this is just for Council to move to go to public hearing on the budget. She explained that the L2 came in favorable. Initial budgets were using a number of $2.48 million and the L2 came back at $2.51 million. She went through her recommended changes and additions to the budget. Fred moved to approve the final review of 2026-2027 fiscal year budget with proposed recommendations. Cortlin seconded the motion. Fred asked about the difference in the police contingency and code contingency and whether they were together in the budget or separate. Chelsea explained that they are separate entities . Code falls under PD but has its own budget. There was no further discussion. There was a roll call vote. Ryan voted yes, Cortlin voted yes, Fred voted yes, and Marla voted yes. The motion passed. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council President Sisson 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. Marla mentioned some of the resources she has received emails about to help people after the tragic events of Saturday. She noted Counseling at Rock Creek Elementary and resources from the Crisis Center of South Central Idaho. She also referenced an email she received regarding a proposed Safe Haven Baby Box at Rock Creek Fire Station. Marla asked Chelsea about the Comp Plan and when she would like feedback. Chelsea explained she would like feedback soon so we can get public input soon as well. Marla then read a statement: I want to express my deepest sympathies to the victims and their families from Saturday’s senseless shooting. This type of loss is unimaginable and my heart goes out to them. I also want to recognize the heroism displayed that day, the first responders, the brave citizens and the helpers. I want to recognized the entire Buhl Police Department for their immediate action to help with Twin Falls Response Units. To Sergeant Mai, Office Dragt and Officer Stokesberry, thank you for being on the front lines and protecting our community. Through this unimaginable tragedy, our community stands strong and the loss we have experienced will be forever in our heart. MEETING ADJOURNED – Cortlin moved that the meeting be adjourned; Ryan seconded the motion. There was no discussion. All voted yes. The meeting was adjourned at 2:32pm. Minutes prepared by Chelsea Popplewell, City Clerk
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