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CITY OF SHELLEY
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES

January 28, 2026

PRESENT: Mayor: Kim Westergard
Council Members: Leif Watson, Don West, Sean Kress, Louise Street
Public Work Director: Justin Johnson (Absent)
Police Chief: Chad Purser
City Building inspector/Planner: Jordon Johnson
Recreation Director: Mikel Anderson
Attorney: B.J. Driscoll
City Clerk/Treasurer: Lisa Ybarra

Pledge of Allegiance: Jordon Johnson
Prayer: Mayor Kim Westergard

The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m.

_ Sean moved; Leif seconded to approve the consent calendar:
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026

A roll call vote was taken: Louise — aye, Sean — aye, Don — aye, Leif — aye. Four in
favor, approved unanimously.

Department Head Appointments
Mayor Kim allowed each councilmember over a specific department to appoint

the department head.

Leif moved, Sean seconded to appoint Chad Purser as Chief of Police, four in
favor, approved unanimously,

Don moved, Leif seconded to appoint B.J. Driscoll as our City of Shelley Attorney,
four in favor, approved unanimously,

Don moved, Louise seconded to appoint Lisa Ybarra as the City Clerk and
Treasurer, four in favor, approved unanimously,

Sean moved, Leif seconded to appoint Justin Johnson as the Public Works
Department Director, four in favor, approved unanimously,

Sean moved, Louise seconded to appoint Jordon Johnson as the City Building
Inspector, four in favor, approved unanimously,

Louise moved, Sean seconded to appoint Mikel Anderson as Director of Parks and
Recreation, four in favor, approved unanimously,

Sean moved, Leif seconded to approve Forsgren Associates Engineering as the
City’s engineer, four in favor, approved unanimously.

Consider approval of Business License Fee Waived for the Shelley Senior Center

Steve Thyberg gave an update on the Senior Citizens Center. He mentioned that
the center continues to grow. The average in house dining on Wednesdays is
close to 90-95 people. The average on Fridays have also gone up and are
averaging between 60-70 people. There are a lot of seniors are attending from
Roberts, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot. Steve said they received a grant and were able to
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get a soft ice cream machine. Steve also said that they started for the community
is a take-out Tuesday dinner. They begin taking orders after Wednesdays until
Monday and prepare the dinners Tuesdays, hot and ready to go. Steve said they
have raised close to $1,200 with the last six dinners they have done. Steve
mentioned that in July of this year, the Senior Center will fall under the Idaho Falls
agency. Steve requested to waive the business license fee for the Shelley Senior
Center. Mayor Kim mentioned that this is a fee that has been waived in the past.
Sean moved, Don second to waive the fee for the Senior Citizen Center for 2026.
Allin favor, approved unanimously. |

David Lazemby — Update with Anthem Broadband project and construction
Rescheduled per David Lazemby to be on the next agenda.

Jerry and Heather Gwynn — Consider approval of Just Serve to perform

volunteer service within the city
Jerry Gwynn made a presented the Mayor and Council a slideshow with what Just

Serve is about and the important to serve others. After the presentation was
completed, B.J. asked if the city has the option of having volunteers or not
because of the liability that could happen Jerry mentioned that the City has the
option about volunteers and can use its own employees. One of the large
volunteering efforts is the celebration of America 250. Jerry mentioned that the
Governor of Idaho has set a Service Challenge of doing 250,000 acts of services in
the State of Idaho. Don moved, Sean and Louise simultaneously seconded to
approve for the City of Shelley to become part of Just Serve. All in favor, approved
unanimously. After the motion, Mayor Kim read and signed the Proclamation
2026-01, Commitment to Volunteerism in Shelley, [daho and to become part of
Just Serve.

Carol Annis/Hospice of Eastern Idaho — Consider approval of City Park use and
waiving some fee for “Wheels for Compassion” car show, a non-profit
fundraiser

Carol Annis is from Hospice of Eastern Idaho and are located on Morran Street in
idaho falls. Carol mentioned that Hospice of Eastern Idaho is the only non-profit
hospice. They service the area from Blackfoot to Rexburg and outstanding areas.
Last year was the first car show fundraiser that is Wheels for Compassion. They
had the car show at an auto shop in Idaho Falls and because of the success they
would like to make it an annual fundraiser. Carol mentioned that they have been
looking for a more permanent location and a place that is family friendly. Carol
mentioned that last year they had 5 people uninsured patients receiving hospice
care that they covered the cost. Carol mentioned they were here because they
have been looking at the Shelley City Park which, Carol and her co-worker, Sierra
believe would be a wonderful central location for their car show. They hope to
turn the word hospice to not be a scary word by bringing more awareness. Carol
requested to have some of the fee waived of the fundraiser. Don asked about
how big the organization is and how large of an area is served. Sierra mentioned
they have about 18 employees and 2 PRN nurses. Sierra also mentioned they
serve all Southeast Idaho, from Pocatello to Ashton to Island Park, where ever
they are needed in Southeast Idaho because they believe that everyone deserves
compassion and care and that is their mission. The fundraiser help them to raise
funds to be share with the communities and work with other organizations. Don
asked if they wanted to use the city park to be able to expand the car show and

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have more cars. Carol mentioned that it was and it would be Saturday, July 25,
2026. Carol also mentioned that they would like it more family friendly because it
was a little more difficult for the kids to enjoy themselves on pavements. Sean
asked if they could get how the show was last year, how many people were there,
vendors, live music. Carol and Sierra mentioned last year there were about 45
cars, four food/drink truck vendors to provide food and drinks to the people. They
had about six vendors there. Don asked if people pay to attend, Carol said they do
not but the cars pay a registration fee to be in the car show and the vendors pay
to be there as well and they encourage to also donate some of their earnings but
that is left to the vendors. Sean asked what city fees could be waived or to we
charge. Mayor Kim mentioned that we have a car show that also uses the park.
Lisa mentioned that the fees for the other car show fundraiser are the $200
additional sanitation rate and $10 per vendor fee. Carol also mentioned that the
trophies are made using car parts and they are made by students at Elevate
Academy. Sean mentioned the he and Don reached out to some community
members that they know and the community members they have agreed to
sponsor the $200 sanitation fee and $100 vendor fee. Leif moved, Don seconded
to waive the rental fee of the city park for Wheels for Compassion car show on
July 25". Allin favor, approved unanimously.

New Council Business —
Consider approval of General Business Licenses
e A&B Transmission & Service Center (Renewal)
¢ Lost Souls Attractions Inc — Haunted Theater (Renewal)
e Lost Souls Attractions lnc — Haunted Hospital (Renewal)
e Shelley laundromat LLC — (Renewal)
e Wright Physical Therapy — (Renewal)
e Sew Let’s Play —- New to 2026 but have been in business in Shelley in the

past.
Leif moved, Louise seconded to approve the general business licenses. All in favor,

approved unanimously.

Consider approval of Mobile Food Vendor Licenses
e Dobi’s Dogs — (Renewal — hot dogs)
Sean moved, Leif seconded to approve the general business licenses. All in favor,

approved unanimously.

Old Council Business

Kirsten and Liz Butcher — Consider approving connecting a second line for city
water
This item was tabled until Kirsten and Liz request to be added to agenda.

Department Head Reports
B.J. thanked the council for the yearly appointment. He mentioned that it is

always exciting to know that he will be here for the new year.

Kim welcomed Lisa back, Lisa said it was good to be back. Lisa thanks the council
for the appointment of City Clerk/Treasure and she is going into this with more
knowledge and is grateful to have Sandy around to help her still learn. She also
welcomed back Councilman Leif and Sean and welcomed Councilwomen Louise to

the council.

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Mikel thanked the council for the appointment for another year. He also
mentioned that basketball is half way done and there are three games left.
Coaches have mentioned the referees are doing a good job. The Mayor Youth
have a meeting with Rocky Mountain Power tomorrow to work on their goal to
raise money this year for playground equipment.

Jordon thanked the council for the appointment and looks forward to work with
everyone again this year. Jordon mentioned a conference last week in Boise and it
was a good conference.

Justin was out of town. Sean mentioned that there were some things with Knife
River. They flushed water after Justin did chloride into the system. They had a
meeting with Knife River about schedules for this to be avoided and Justin will not
need to redo the chloride into the system a second time. Jordon mentioned that
he would probably also thank the council for the appointment.

Chad also thanked the council for the appointment. He mentioned he enjoys what
he does and loves the city. He also mentioned that Officer Bird is in his third week
and ISU. Chad also mentioned that Jed Lewis retired and he made an executive
decision to make a plaque and present it to Jed because he did work for the City
for about 10 years. Chad also gave a summary of the ITAC presentations. He
thanked Leif and Mayor Kim for going out to show their support.

Council Reports
Sean wanted to let everyone that was appointed tonight that is well deserved and

thanked them all for all that is done.

Don congratulated everyone on their appointments and is excited to work with
Leif and Louise. He also thanked everyone. Don also mentioned that we have a
great force.

Leif said he is to work with the PD and is thankful for the information on the ITAC
presentation. He mentioned that it is important for parents to talk to the SROs,
Chief and the importance that we are all educated. He is also looking forward to
work with Don, Sean, Louise and thanked the Mayor. B.J. brings in a wealth of
knowledge and Lisa keeping everyone altogether.

Mayor Kim thanked and is excited to be part of Just Serve. She is excited and
motived and more education that she will gain. She also mentioned that we really

have a great staff and we have a family atmosphere.

Adjourned: 8:55 p.m.

APPROVE: please ATTEST: Adds QS
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