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MINUTES
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY JANUARY 15TH, 2025
7:00 PM
Mayor Datwyler called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilman
Wilder. The prayer by Mayor Datwyler.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE:
Councilman Mike Wilder
Present
Councilman Alex Espinosa
Present
Councilman Timothy Howe
Present
Councilman Reed Stone
Present
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman
Present
ALSO PRESENT-
City Attorney, Sam Angell
Director Of Public Works, Mitch Bradley
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer
Planning and Zoning, Ione Hansen
Library Director, Brittney Fielding
WWTP Supervisor, Scott Humpherys
PUBLIC COMMENT –
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 – December 18th, 2025
Councilman Howe made the motion to Approve the Minutes as Written for
December 18th, seconded by Councilman Stone. Councilman Wilder Abstained.
B. Accounts Payable- January 2025
Councilman Wilder made the motion to Approve the Bills as Stated, seconded by
Councilwoman Hillman.
roll call vote:
Councilman Mike Wilder - Yes
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman - Yes
Councilman Alex Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Reed Stone - Yes
Councilman Timothy Howe - Yes
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember
Mayor Datwyler thanked Councilman Mike Wilder for his service to the City and
presented him with a recognition plaque.
Mayor Datwyler also thanked Councilwoman Harrison for her service and noted she
could not attend.
ACTION ITEM: Swearing in New Mayor
Mayor Datwyler administered the Oath of Office to Nichole Weight. Upon completion of
the oath, Mayor Weight assumed her seat.
ACTION ITEM: Swearing in New Councilmembers
Mayor Weight administered the Oath of Office to Councilman Alex Espinosa. Following
the oath, Councilman Espinosa took his seat.
Mayor Weight administered the Oath of Office to Councilwoman Allen. Following the
oath, Councilwoman Allen took her seat.
ACTION ITEM: Award IT Services Contract / Approve IT Services Renewal
Councilman Stone stated that, in accordance with Idaho Code, the City is required to
select the lowest responsible bid. He invited Mike Barnes from Nuvek to come forward.
Mr. Barnes introduced himself and his technician, Dan, who is a Rigby resident. Mr.
Barnes explained that Nuvek currently provides IT services for the City of Blackfoot and
consulting services for the City of Pocatello. He noted that he is Scayta Certified.
Councilman Stone briefly outlined his background in industrial control systems security
with INL and in cybersecurity to establish a common technical understanding for the
discussion.
Mr. Barnes described Nuvek’s “White Glove Service” model, explaining that each client
is assigned a dedicated technical team that becomes familiar with the client’s systems
in detail. Their goal is to be proactive, noting that Nuvek benefits when clients
experience fewer issues. Dan will serve as the primary technician for the City of Rigby,
and the Clerk will have his direct contact information for support needs.
They discussed after-hours rates and service requirements, as well as Beam backup
options. Mr. Barnes stated that Nuvek has always operated as an IT management
company, unlike many IT providers that began as printer-based businesses. A
significant portion of their clientele consists of medical and dental offices. He also noted
that Nuvek typically uses Dell equipment and maintains contracts to procure appropriate
hardware for the organizations they serve.
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve I.T Contract with Nuvek,
seconded by Councilman Howe.
Motion Passed.
ACTION ITEM: Fibercom Proposal for Citywide Fiber Installation and Review of
Financing Options
Paul Sorensen, Community Liaison for Fibercom, introduced Tyler Smith, Director of
Outside Plant. Mr. Sorensen stated that Fibercom would like to request permission to
bring high-speed, affordable internet service into the City at no cost to the City. He
noted that Fibercom has already expanded service into several cities to the north and is
currently working in Blackfoot. Their intention is to operate as a third-party service
provider.
Mr. Sorensen provided the Council with a sample agreement and an informational flyer.
He explained that Fibercom covers the full cost of installation and ongoing maintenance.
Residents may choose to sign up individually, and the service would not create a
monopoly; Fibercom is open to other providers operating in the area.
Regarding construction concerns, Mr. Smith described the methods used to minimize
road and property impacts. Fibercom uses trenching in open areas, stitch-boring under
homes and landscaped areas, and directional boring to cross under roadways. If any
damage occurs to City roads, Fibercom is responsible for repairs. He added that the
project would be completed in a focused, single-phase effort rather than spread out over
an extended period.
Tabled
ACTION ITEM: Consideration and Approval to Pursue Grant and Loan
Opportunities for Citywide Water Meter Installation
Mr. Bradley explained that the City needs to move toward water metering. He noted that
the proposal has been declined by the Council in the past; however, the City is unable
to qualify for many infrastructure grants without a metered system. As a result, the City
must either raise water rates to fund necessary infrastructure improvements or pursue
grants to install meters, which would then allow the City to apply for additional
infrastructure grants in the future.
Mr. Bradley also stated that the City currently cannot identify water leaks unless they
surface above ground. With a metered system, staff would be able to pinpoint where
water loss is occurring and determine whether the City is losing water. He further
explained that the City lacks adequate water storage capacity, which is a major
infrastructure need. The required storage improvements would be extremely costly
without grant funding. He noted that if two fires occurred simultaneously, the City would
not have sufficient water pressure to respond to both due to the current storage
limitations.
Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Approve for Mr. Bradley to pursue for
grants and loan opportunity for citywide meter installation, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen.
All in favor say aye.
Motion Passed.
Councilman Kevin Bradshaw arrived at 7:58p.m.
Upon his arrival, Mayor Weight administered the Oath of Office. Councilman Bradshaw
took his seat.
ACTION ITEM: Elect Council President
Mayor Weight recommended Councilman Howe to serve as Council President.
Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Appoint Councilman Howe to
Councilman President, seconded by Councilman Stone.
Motion Passed.
ACTION ITEM: Council Liaison Assignments
Mayor Weight assigned Council Liaisons as follows:
-Councilman Howe – Finance and Library
-Councilman Espinosa – Police and Public Works
Councilman Bradshaw – Planning & Zoning and the Museum
Councilwoman Allen – Airport and Rodeo
Councilwoman Hillman – Parks & Rec
Councilman Stone – I.T. and Senior Center
Action Item- Adjournment
Councilman Stone made the motion to Adjournment, seconded by Councilman
Espinosa.
All in favor say aye.
APPROVED__________________________________
Nichole Weight, Mayor
Attest__________________________
Kiesha Keller, City Clerk
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