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MINUTES
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY MARCH 5th, 2026
7:00 PM
Mayor Nichole Weight called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilwoman Allen.
The prayer by Councilman Espinosa.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE:
Councilwoman Melanie Allen Present
Councilman Kevin Bradshaw
Present
Councilman Alex Espinosa Present
Councilman Timothy Howe Present
Councilman Reed Stone Present
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman Present
ALSO PRESENT-
City Attorney, Sam Angell
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer
PUBLIC COMMENT – Barbara Monroe raised complaints about police conduct
ACTION ITEM - CONSENT AGENDA
The following business items may be approved by one motion and a vote. If any
one member of the Council so desires, any matter listed can be moved to a
separate agenda item.
A. Council Minutes – February 19, 2026
B. Accounts Payable – February 2026
Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
(Approve with the correction to the minutes changing “foot” to “percent”
regarding setback reductions (50% vs 50 ft), Seconded by Councilman Stone.
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval for AED Stations in Rigby Parks
The Bailey family, together with the Aliver Foundation and Addie’s Mission, presented a
proposal to donate and install a climate-controlled, outdoor AED enclosure at Rigby
South Park. The unit is a bright yellow, all-weather, secure-access enclosure designed
to withstand vandalism and extreme temperatures, with access provided through a code
issued by 911 dispatch. Presenters noted that the park and surrounding fields currently
lack AED coverage, and shared ongoing efforts to expand CPR training and certification
compliance among local coaches.
The proposed installation site is near the pickleball courts, with trenching anticipated
from the war memorial area; Public Works suggested shifting the placement to the
south side for more central access. The City would be responsible for pad replacement
every four years and monthly checks by the Police Department. An MOU with the Aliver
Foundation will be executed, after which the equipment will ship. Clarifications were
provided regarding liability—AEDs only shock when a shockable rhythm is detected—
and the communications workflow, with 911 CAD notes containing the access code and
location for callers using their personal phones.
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Placement of the AED in
the Park, seconded by Councilman Espinosa,
roll call vote:
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval for Somach, Simmons, & Dunn Request
Participation in the Final Settlement Agreement on the ESPA-GWMA
The Council considered the annual participation request in the Final Settlement
Agreement (ESPA GWMA) from Thomas, Simmons & Dunn, noted this is a standard
yearly approval related to water matters,
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Somach, Simmons, & Dunn
Request Participation in the Final Settlement Agreement on the ESPA-GWMA,
seconded by Councilman Espinosa,
roll call vote:
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
ACTION ITEM: Airport Board Appointments and Oath of Office
At the last airport board meeting, they nominated Terrell Poole for the Airport Board.
Councilman Bradshaw made the motion to Accept Terrell Poole to be on the
Jefferson County Airport Committee, seconded by Councilman Espinosa.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor administered the oath of office.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Agreement for Professional Services with Keller
Associates Inc
Jaden from Keller Associates explained that the agreement provides as-needed
engineering review for subdivisions or system questions. When Public Works has
concerns about pump capacity or design feasibility, they email him for review and the
time is billed accordingly. He noted the City has not used this service in approximately
five years, but Mitch recently contacted him due to several upcoming subdivisions,
prompting the need to reestablish the agreement with Planning and Zoning.
Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Approve the Agreement for the
Professional Services with Keller Associates, seconded by Councilman Stone,
roll call vote:
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
ACTION ITEM: Adjournment
Councilman Stone made the motion to Adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman
Hillman,
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED__________________________________
Nichole Weight, Mayor
Attest__________________________
Kiesha Keller, City Clerk
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