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MINUTES
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY February 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:
Councilman Alex Espinosa Present
Councilman Timothy Howe Present
Councilwoman Melanie Allen Present
Councilman Reed Stone Present
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman Present
Councilman Kevin Bradshaw Present
*Councilman Kevin Bradshaw arrived at 7:15pm
ALSO PRESENT-
City Attorney, Sam Angell
Director Of Public Works, Mitch Bradley
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Todd Grant spoke about upcoming legislation and elections, emphasizing the importance
of community engagement.
Shad Rydalch (AT&T) expressed interest in the communication updates regarding the
Water Tank project and stated he was available to answer questions.
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 – January 22nd, 2026
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve the Minutes with the amendment
correcting the Accounts Payable Motion from Councilman Wilder to Councilman
Espinosa, seconded by Councilman Espinosa. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Accounts Payable- February 2026
Councilman Howe made the motion to Approve the Accounts Payable, seconded by
Councilman Espinosa,
roll call vote:
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
ACTION ITEM: Latecomers Agreement for Fieldstone Meadows
Mr. Bradley presented the Latecomers Agreement for Fieldstone Meadows, explaining that
while the City has approved many latecomers’ agreements for water, this is the first for
sewer. He noted that Alturas School intends to connect to the same sewer line and will still
pay the required hookup fees. The agreement allows Fieldstone Meadows to recoup a
portion of their costs for installing the sewer line.
Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Approve the Latecomers Agreement for
Fieldstone Meadows, seconded by Councilwoman Allen.
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 for AT&T Proposal to Install a Monopole in the Area of
the old Rigby Water Tank
Jason Harms (AT&T) presented the proposal to install a monopole near the City Hall
maintenance garage. He explained that the existing water tower is not structurally
sufficient to support upgraded communication equipment. AT&T is requesting to place the
new equipment on a monopole within their fenced area. He also noted that AT&T is in
discussions with Verizon regarding potential co-location on the monopole.
Councilman Stone asked about the height discrepancy between the stated 150-foot pole
and the 160-foot height shown on the drawings. Jason Harms (AT&T) explained that 150
feet is the maximum height allowed under City ordinance and that the pole is engineered to
collapse inward on itself to meet setback requirements. Mr. Bradley asked about potential
liability given the surrounding residential area and the monopole’s location on City
property. Council members asked whether alternative locations had been considered.
AT&T stated that no other viable options are available at this time. Councilman Stone
stated he would like to hear from Ms. Hansen before approving a proposal that Planning
and Zoning has not yet reviewed.
Councilman Stone made the motion to Table the Request from AT&T for a Monopole
Adjacent to the Water Tower, seconded by Councilman Bradshaw. Motion carried
unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM: Police Department 2025 Stats Report
Chief Fullmer presented the 2025 Stats Report for Council.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval to Allow Sick Leave Transfer Between Employees
Chief Fullmer explained that a newer officer will be undergoing a medical procedure and
may require additional time off. The officer has some sick leave accrued but may not have
enough to cover the full recovery period. He requested approval to allow other employees
to transfer sick leave if they choose to do so.
Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Approve to Allow Sick Leave Transfer
between Employees, seconded by Councilman Stone. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval of Ground Water Purchase
Mr. Bradley explained that the City has had ongoing discussions about the need to acquire
additional groundwater rights and has planned to set aside funds annually for future
purchases. Water rights rarely become available, but some are currently on the market for
$75,000, and he is recommending purchasing them. Councilman Espinosa asked about
the buyer fee shown in the documents, noting that it appeared to charge a 10% real
estate-style commission to the buyer. He stated that in his real estate experience he hasn’t
seen water sales but requested clarification, as the documents seemed to indicate a cost
of $75,000 plus the 10% fee. Mayor Weight and Mr. Bradley stated that the total cost
presented to the City was a flat $75,000, but Espinosa requested further confirmation.
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Groundwater Purchase, with
Direction to Negotiate the Broker Rate but to Accept the Contract as Written if
Necessary, seconded by Councilwoman Hillman,
roll call vote:
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
ACTION ITEM: Resolution #228-2026 – Authorization of Signatory -New Mayor and
Council President
Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Approve Resolution #228-2026 –
Authorization of Signatory -New Mayor and Council President, seconded by
Councilman Howe.
roll call vote:
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
ACTION ITEM: Resolution#229-2026 – Authorization of Signatory - Police Reserve Fund
Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Approve Resolution#229-2026 –
Authorization of Signatory - Police Reserve Fund, seconded by Councilwoman
Hillman.
roll call vote:
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Executive Session: Discussion of potential litigation (Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(f))
Councilman Stone motioned to Move into Executive Session at: 8:02pm Pursuant to
Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(f), seconded by Councilman Howe.
Councilman Howe motioned to Exit Executive Session at: 8:59pm, seconded by
Councilwoman Hillman.
Action Item- Adjournment
Councilman Stone made the motion to Adjournment, seconded by Councilman Howe.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED__________________________________
Nichole Weight, Mayor
Attest__________________________
Kiesha Keller, City Clerk
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