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MINUTES
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY February 19TH, 2026
7:00 PM
Mayor Nichole Weight called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilman Howe.
The prayer by Councilman Stone.
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
Public Works Director, Mitch Bradley
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer
Library Director, Brittney Fielding
Planning and Zoning Administrator – Ione Hansen
PUBLIC COMMENT –
No Comments
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 5th, 2026
B. Accounts Payable- February 2026
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Councilman Stone.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman howe made a motion to move Item 2: informational item: Isabelle
Sanchez, Migrant Liaison from SD 251 – Foster Care and Migrants, to after Action
Item 4: Consider Approval for Day’s Impact Service Club to Use South Park on May
16th for the 2nd Annual “Cross the Finish Line for Cancer” Fundraiser, Seconded
by Councilman Espinosa.
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval to Adopt Resolution 230-2026 – A Resolution
Adopting the 2026 Rigby City Library Fee Schedule
Mrs. Fielding explained that the proposed fee increases are intended to offset the loss
of penny-rounding in cash transactions and to cover rising costs of paper, ink, and other
materials used in library operations.
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve Resolution 230-2026 – A Resolution
Adopting the 2026 Rigby City Library Fee Schedule, seconded by Councilman
Bradshaw.
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval for Day’s Impact Service Club to Use South
Park on May 16th for the 2nd Annual “Cross the Finish Line for Cancer”
Fundraiser
lese Weight and Jace Elsworth explained that they are members of the Day’s Impact
Service Club at Rigby High School and are requesting use of Rigby South Park,
including the grounds and electricity, for their annual fundraising event. Last year the
club raised $2,000 for the American Cancer Society in memory of a teacher who passed
away from cancer. They are requesting use of the park on May 16th from 8:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. for this year’s event.
Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Approve Day’s Impact Service Club to
use the South Park on May 16th for the 2nd Annual “Cross the Finish Line for
Cancer” Fundraiser and Waive All Fees, seconded by Councilwoman Allen.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM: Isabelle Sanchez, Migrant Liaison from SD 251 – Foster
Care and Migrants
Isabelle Sanchez presented a PowerPoint overview of the McKinney-Vento Program,
which supports students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
She explained that this includes children living in shelters, motels, campers,
experiencing homelessness, or staying doubled-up with other families due to loss of
housing or economic hardship. She outlined the services provided through the program,
including transportation assistance, school supplies, immediate enrollment, the ability to
remain in the same school, access to school meals, and participation in school
programs.
She also discussed data on how homelessness affects student graduation rates and
overall well-being. The presentation concluded with information on local Section 8
housing availability, community resources, and how families can locate and access
these supports. The City will be providing a QR code linking directly to the City’s
website as an additional point of contact for residents and visitors.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement with Jefferson
County for Building and Inspection Services
Milton Ollerton and John Senn from Jefferson County Planning and Zoning explained
that the County is hiring additional journeyman inspectors to expand coverage for
mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical inspections. They stated that Jefferson
County is now able to provide these services directly and would like the City to enter
into an agreement allowing the County to perform these inspections within the city limits
rather than relying on the State. The City will need to publish the proposed ordinance
related to the inspection-services agreement with Jefferson County. The agreement and
draft ordinance were submitted to the Council for review.
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with
Jefferson County for Building and Inspection Services, seconded by
Councilwoman Hillman.
roll call vote:
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval to Extend Water Lines on 4100E at 400 N
Mr. Bradley reported that he received another inquiry regarding a proposed church on
the east side of Highway 20 near 400 North. He noted that the City’s large well is
located on 4100 East, and a subdivision is also planned north of the well on 4100. He
explained that the developer, Rick Miller, would like City water service to the
subdivision, and the church would also require service. The City could extend water
from 4100 and create a looped connection to serve both the subdivision and the church.
Although neither property is within city limits, both are located in the impact area, and
Mr. Bradley requested Council approval to allow water service to these developments.
He clarified that all costs for infrastructure and extensions would be paid entirely by the
developers, not the City.
Council asked about the water-system demand. Mr. Bradley stated that his primary
concern is storage capacity, and he is currently working on solutions. Development is
expected to begin soon, with approximately 80 lots planned for this year and a total of
185 lots in the full build-out. The developer indicated that constructing their own system
would be costly and that they prefer to connect to the City’s long-term water plan. The
subdivision will provide its own pressurized irrigation system and septic.
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve to Extend Water Lines on 4100E
at 400 N, seconded by Councilwoman Allen,
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval for AT&T Proposal to Install a Monopole in the
Area of the old Rigby Water Tank (Cont.)
Councilman Stone stated that Rigby City Code 10-8-6 establishes several procedural
and technical requirements for wireless communication towers that the current proposal
does not meet. He noted that no formal application or supporting packet had been
submitted to demonstrate compliance with the applicable code sections. He outlined the
requirements, including: administrative flexibility allowing only a 50-foot reduction in
setbacks, a limit of one tower per site, a required 1,500-foot separation between tower
sites, and a maximum height of 150 feet designed to accommodate three or more
users. He added that the applicant’s plan to approach a second user group does not
meet the multi-user requirement. He also referenced the setback standards requiring a
distance equal to 75% of the tower height from property lines and 450 feet from
residential zoning. The Mayor stated that the proposal does not meet the City’s code
requirements and should be submitted through the Planning and Zoning process for
proper review.
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Deny the Approval for the AT&T
Proposal with the invitation that they can look at the codes and zoning and take
the proper channels, seconded by Councilman Bradshaw.
Action Item- Adjournment
Councilman Howe made the motion to Adjournment, seconded by Councilman
Espinosa.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED__________________________________
Nichole Weight, Mayor
Attest__________________________
Kiesha Keller, City Clerk
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