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A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho will be held on
June 18%, 2026, at 6:00 pm, Lava City Hall 115 West Elm Street, Lava Hot Springs, idaho.
in attendance: John Head, Jeanie Avery, Diane Beckstead, Mark Oyler, Vicky Lyon, Amantha
Sierra, Wendy Pelayo, Lyle Fuller, Rowdy Larkins, Rodney Burch, Jeff Mansfield.
Guests: Walter Holladay, Tyson Koestor, Debbie Cotart, TJ Togiai, George Shail, Tanner Stenquist,
Austin Despain, Nancy Petrum.
i Agenda
A. Silence Cell Phones
1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Lyon called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
2. Roll Call — John Head — here, Diane Beckstead — here, Jeanie Avery - here, Mark Oyler —
here.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
2 REPORTING
a) Sheriff - No Report
b}) Ambulance Coordinator — No Report
c} Fire Chief —- No Report
d) City Engineer — Progress report rece ived and reviewed from the American Water Surveyors.
Received a letter from Mr. Holladay that had a few questions on it and received a letter back
from our hydrogeologist today, will be reviewing and getting back to the City with the
information and to the Holladays. In regard to well three, specs are ready to go. Plans will be
submitted to DEQ next week and then CDBG is working with us to get a cost estimate put
together and figure out where funding is coming, for that well and pipeline project. City will
need to provide a letter clarifying where funding is coming from and the amount City will be
paying. Maughn Road easement has been submitted to Bannock County, environmental has
been done with SICOG. Next priorities, well two, potentially a new well, another location fora
well and also looking for funding. Fire station reached commitment on preliminary design, next
getting an architect on board to look at floor plans, etc. New location for City Hall. Exploratory
process. $10,000 committed - $30,000 total. Adding funding in FY27 budget to accommodate
tech on board and getting additional designs. — Grant funding. Alley behind Chuck Wagon -
traffic engineers stopped by, they had done some conceptual work estimation $100,000 to fix.
Addressed a small sign, will be working with Justen on sign concepts(large) painting on the
pavement. Councilperson Avery questioned the WFPS project — invoice. Amantha working with
them to get that paid.
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e) City Planner — No Report
f} Attorney - No Report
g) Chamber of Commerce — No Report
h) Event Coordinator —- No Report
i) Mayor — No Report
j) Council — Councilperson Avery reports she has worked with some folks on an emergency
preparedness plan for the City of Lava. She now has two totes full of information including maps
of city limits but also including the entire lava zip code. The two totes would be located in two
separate central locations (city hall and community center) where easily accessible. Next step is
to be able to organize volunteers. These volunteers would go out and check on the residents,
asking if they are in need of something, need medical attention etc.. A different color of ribbon
would then be put on the home being checked on to clarify the home has been checked on and
if there is a need at the residence.
k) City Clerk / Treasurer - No Report
3 PUBLIC COMMENT - Non-agenda items; comments limited to 2 minutes each. This time has
been set aside to hear input from citizens. No decisions will be made, nor will any action be
approved or denied, on matters raised under this agenda item. Items requiring City Council
action must be agendized for a future meeting. Comments are limited to two (2) minutes per
speaker. Meetings are recorded; please stand at the Podium, announce your name, and speak
clearly.
-No Public Comment
4 CONSENT AGENDA — Routine items will be approved together with one motion. Any item
needing will be removed for separate consideration - All ACTION ITEM
a) Council approval of Bills — List of bills provided to councilmembers prior to council meeting
for review.
b} New Business License 16623 — Business Name A Smile on your mind art — Business
Location 78 E Main Street - Sketch Art Booth — owner Eric Vann Edmondson
c) Non-property tax application 728 — Business Name Cardio Partners Inc — Wholesale
Distributor - Outside city limits
d) Non-property tax application 729 — Excess Telecom Inc. — Telecommunication Reseller -
Outside city limits
e} Non-property tax application 730 ~- TROOMI WIRELESS INC — Telecommunication Reseller
— Outside city limits
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f) Sign Permit SP26-05 —- UPDATING sign permit SP25-09 approved September 2025 and New
Sign never installed - May have to install the new pole adjacent to the existing one (east a
couple of feet) — Business Name Riverside Hot Springs Inn — 255 E Main — Gail Palen
g) Sign Permit SP26-06 - Business Name Lava Hot Springs Foundation — 430 E Main - Tyson
Koester
h) December 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
Councilperson Oyler motion to approve the consent agenda items A through G and omit H.
Councilperson Head seconded the motion. All in favor. John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye,
Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler— aye. Motion passed.
Councilperson Avery addressed the concerns about the minutes, adding more information,
taking specific key points, adding more information to the concerns of the public and key points
of was for or against. Making a better resource for anyone reflecting back.
Councilperson Beckstead made a motion to approve December 11, 2025 and go ahead with the
changes. Councilperson Avery seconded the motion. All in favor. John Head — aye, Diane
Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.
5 ACTION ITEM - ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA REPORTING 6 ROWDY LARKINS
— BUILDING INSPECTOR
a) LAV2025-05 Riverside Hot Springs/Eruption Brewing retaining wall - 8.27.25 Rowdy
approved updated engineer plans and Building permit issued - Progress report. —
Waiting on completion.
b) LAV2025-11 Garrick Hunsaker - 71 Portneuf - House remodel plus garage Elevation
Certificate approved - Floodplain permit approved - Building Permit issued — May 14, 2026,
reports, performed framing inspection, requested insulation inspection the following week,
progress coming along. They had a flood evaluation done and built plans.
Did a sheet rock inspection, waiting on final and final survey for the flood plain.
c}) LAV2026-02 Garrick Hunsaker — 71 Portneuf — Deck replacement due to windstorm —
Elevation Certificate approved — Floodplain permit approved —Building Permit issued -Deck in
progress — May 14, 2026, reports, deck is completed and couple things to check on.
Did sheetrock inspection , waiting on final and final survey for the flood plain.
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d} LAV2026-03 Daniel Cox - 344 W Main - Building Permit issued - May 14, 2026, Rowdy
reports, waiting for phone call for sheer sheathing inspection, but is framed up just waiting
for final call.
Completed a sheer sheathing inspection and a framing inspection. Needed a handful of fixes to
do, but were jumped on right away, still working on them and will go back and re-inspect.
e) LAV2026-05 Kody Tillotson — Riley’s Constructions Inc. — 695 E Main - Tilly’s Thai — project
walk-in freezer/cooler - Building & Zoning Permit in review process — plans approved and
invoice issued. — May 14, 2026, Rowdy reports working on the freezers, no update. Inspection
the following week. Canopy has been taken down.
At same point. Concrete done.
f) LAV2026-06 Riley Sorensen - Outdoor access to upper-level staircase - 196 E Main —
Building permit issued — May 14, 2026, Rowdy reports nothing started yet, have not heard
anything on it yet. Has been driven past.
Stairs are in, haven’t been reached out to, reaching out to see what's going on. Update next
time.
g) LAV2026-07 Sam Netuschil Purple Moon Roof 48 E Main - Building & Zoning Permit
application received 06/06/2026 and forwarded for plan review and approval. Sam has
indicated he does not plan to complete the roof work until Fall 2026. The original project
scope did not require a permit; however, the roof remodel! was not included in the original
Building & Zoning Permit application. The permit application is currently in the plan review
stage and, as of this time, approval has not been granted for the roof. Building permit
submitted.
Got permit in for the roof.
h) LAV2026-08 Sam Netuschil - Applicant has submitted a Building & Zoning Permit
application received 06/06/26. Applicant has submitted a Building & Zoning Permit
application to construct a gazebo on leased property located at 129 E. Main Street. The owner
of the property is Cliff View Enterprises. Two separate lease agreements due to the project
involving two separate parcels. The permit application is currently in the plan review stage
and, as of this time, approval has not been granted to construct the gazebo. Updated permit
to include sewer repair.
Seen plans today for the Gazebo 48 x 70. Concrete in place. Parking? Site plan was not included,
need more information / documents.
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Councilperson Oyler questioned who does the managing of individual jobs, permit extensions or
what is involved in that? Building Inspector Larkins answered if it’s active work being done — no
extension is needed, if it’s set for a year and wanted to return — probably needs an extension. If
permit expires, need to re-apply, get an extension and pay a fee — who completes this function?
Program of a working list of jobs. Mayor Lyon addressed needing to have a working plan in
place.
7 PUBLIC WORKS
a) ACTION ITEM — Discussion on Curb and Gutters — Justin Casperson and Tyson Koester -
Request for approval
Tyson Koester. Director of Lava Foundation — re- doing the east entrance into Lava, by the Thai
Restaurant. Tyson presented the council members with a Lava Hot Springs Foundation Entrance
Sign and Landscape Plans. Overviewing the goal is to really shape that east entrance. ITD is
trying to crack down multiple entrances entering HWY 30. Idea is to tie it into the sidewalk with
curb and gutter, high back curb with sidewalk. Accomplishing two entries to go into, one into
the Thai food and the other into the laundromat, from there the sidewalk would wrap around
and got to the trail that services the upper three campgrounds. ITD has agreed to bring k rail all
the way down to the stop sign for safety. Also propose a 10in rolled curb on the northwest side
ending at the maintenance shop, witha crosswalk to get over to the sidewalk. Tyson presented
the question, if the city would be willing to get on board and help with the curb and gutters up
to the stop on both sides of the road. Estimate of $15,000 - $15,500 for all the curbs on the east
and 185 feet on the west. Mayor Lyon addressed the use of local option tax since it’s for public
safety? Rodney Burch made the comment that local option tax is a transportation Issue, not a
pedestrian issue. Also adding the local option tax is defined by ordinance as capital
improvements, roads, water, sewer and pa rking. Mayor Lyon made the comment of needing a
gutter for water. Tyson questioned the city having a problem with turnaround issue that isn’t
being controlled that leaves their property. Councilperson Oyler commented that it’s a great
opportunity to be able to partner ina win-win situation, making it a great opportunity with the
funding being figured out.
Councilperson Head made a motion that the city partners with the foundation’s new entrance
sign landscaping project up on the east end of town, that we would contribute $15,500 for the
curbs and gutters up to $15,500 with the urgency if it runsa little over that Tyson will come back
to us for maybe overage. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head
— aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion Passed.
Councilperson Head also finished by commenting the use of the Local Option Tax.
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b) ACTION ITEM — Discussion on Road repairs — Justin Casperosn Consideration of Iron Horse
Asphalt Estimate # 1599 — Justin Casperson - Request for approval.
Justin opened the discussion with reviewing the following streets needing repairs, the first being
6th W and booth — there is no pavement there - bid for $8700. Mayor Lyon addressed needing to
get it fixed before winter. The second bid is for second west - $32,000 running from the backside
of the storm drains all the way to Elm, and on the west side. Lastly a bid for $66,000, that is a
full block 300 feet by 50 feet wide, 55 feet wide. Councilperson Head questioned any other
budget items for fall. Justin commented, wanting to finish downtown. Quote on that was
approx. $60,000 - $65,000. Councilperson Beckstead questioned the dips down by the park, that
being on Justin’s list. Mayor Lyon also commented on the manhole on booth, Justin responded
with more work needed to be done there. Councilperson Head then questioned the budget
with Rodney Burch responding that the council funded streets pretty well in the fiscal year
2026. Council questioned the priority of the jobs, Justin then commented on getting a bid from
Tyson to also add main street between fourth and fifth for cost efficiency, then they could
budget based on budget and need.
Councilperson Oyler made a motion to approve the road repairs as listed on the Iron Horse
estimate and public works to obtain additional bids to go over those as well. Councilperson
Head seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery,
Mark Oyler— aye. Motion passed.
8 ANNOUNCEMENT
a) Oath of Office - Code Compliance Officer - Administer the Oath of Office to Keisha Lyn East
as the City of Lava Hot Springs Code Compliance Officer and authorize the mayor to execute
the Oath of Office document for placement in the employee personnel file.
Keisha East was sworn in, repeating verbiage after Amantha Sierra.
b} Bannock County News Release ~ Bannock County offers weed control Chemicals to help
residents treat Dyer Woad do their property.
c) Joint News Release — Open Burn Ban Begins June 1st, the ban will remain in place until
October 1, 2026
Councilperson Avery addressed the advertisement of the ban that needs to be emphasized
especially about aerial fireworks being banned and clearly stating what is being allowed and the
exceptions in the campgrounds and residential properties. Advertisement included but not
limited to — the post office and on the next water bill.
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d) Public Notice County-Wide Open Burning Ban Effective June 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026 -~
announcing No burns permits will be issued, addresses Uniform Fire Code & State Law &
Campfire or Recreational fires plus other forms of cooking equipment.
9 AGENDA REQUEST/SPECIAL EVENT
a) ACTION ITEM — Agenda request - Consider refunding Kristin Steffler $40.00 for the small
Buddy Campbell Pavillion
Policy has no refund upon cancellation. Due to weather, it was raining, Kristin was unable to use
the pavilion. Councilperson Avery abstained since it is her daughter. Only instance in previous
years was when sprinklers in park went off, the money was refunded, being fault of the city.
Councilperson Head made a motion to deny the request as the reservation language and
pavilion basically doesn’t allow cancelations or refunds, and under any circumstances,
unfortunately the weather did play a factor in this one, but the precedence is what we’re
concerned about the future rentals. Councilperson Oyler seconded the motion. Ail in favor, John
Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — abstained, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.
b) ACTION ITEM — Agenda request — Discussion Leah Navorro - consideration preparing,
printing and distribute flyers on the burn ban.
Flyers are posted on the website; people could also print the flyer. Add to the water bill, post at
the post office, Mike’s Market, Ireland Bank and the Library. N/A No motion made.
c) ACTION ITEM — Consideration of Special Event Application -— Concert in the Park - Buddy
Campbell - Saturday, July 11th, 2026 — 1:30 pm — 4:30 pm — Snake River New Horizons Band —
Performance under the trees near parking area — Applicant: Lauren Carpenter. Request for
approval of the Special Event Application.
Event was held the prior year by the big pool, due to too much activity there, they would like to
move event. No conflicts on the calendar but will not be using the pavilion, only the park area.
No garbage, restrooms or power needed.
Councilperson Avery made a motion to accept the special event application for the concert in
the park for Saturday July 11, 2026. Councilperson Oyler seconded the motion. All in favor, John
Head —aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.
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d} ACTION ITEM — Consideration of Special Event Application — Founders Day Celebration —
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 — 5:30 am ~ 6:30 pm ~ Fun Run & Lunch and fun activities at Buddy
Campbell Park — Applicant: Sara Ries. Request for approval of the Special Event Application.
Sara Ries coordinated event last year. Mandy Frandsen coordinating parade and working with
Sara. Will be using the pavilion and will be blocked off for event.
Councilperson Oyler made a motion to approve the special event application for the Founders
Day Celebration, Saturday July 25, for applicant Sara Ries. Councilperson Avery seconded the
motion. Allin favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler —
aye. Motion passed.
10 COUNCIL BUSINESS
a) ACTION ITEM — Bannock County Cleanup Days — The cost is $190 per container delivered
and $290 per container removed or swapped with and empty. The county will cover half the
cost of up to four containers deliveries. If council decides to participate in the Bannock County
Cleanup the motion should be for the date of delivery and removal of the container and how
many containers the city would like delivered.
Participation has been good in the past, importance of giving people the opportunity to get rid
of stuff. Will need to be monitored, due to not being allowed to throw away chemicals, paint or
anything to that resemblance. Allocated in the budget - has been done out of maintenance.
$2,000 for 4 cans.
Councilperson Oyler made the motion to go ahead with the Bannock County clean — up days,
we will plan for September 11 for our drop off. Pick — up would be the 14° of September on that
Monday and look at four containers, Councilperson Avery seconded the motion. All in favor,
John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.
b) ACTION ITEM — HOLLADAY — Holladay Development Concept Plan — Consider Planning and
Zoning Commission recommendation and approve, deny, or modify the proposed Holladay
Development Concept Plan.
City Planner Rodney Burch opened the discussion stating planning and zoning has reviewed the
concept plan and it does meet the large development standard. Planning and zoning reviewed
this on June 1, 2026, and recommends approval from council without conditions.
Acknowledging this is step one seeking approval tonight — there will be more steps moving
forward. Applicants have reached out to agencies for comment - none have been received.
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Applicants’ representatives reviewed the concept plan, commenting on location, connecting to
city water, sewer and there will be a lift station as part of this development and utilized for
future development. Councilperson Head questioned the usage of culinary water for irrigation.
There will be surface water shares that will be transferred and there will be pressurized
irrigation as part of one of the services that is offered. HOA maintained, Rodney Burch went into
explanation that today’s concept plan approval represents what they are doing with the entire
66 acres, that will be happening in multiple phases. Each phase will formally be agreed upon
between the developer and the city in each phase, for councils’ awareness planning and zoning
negotiated back and forth with the design team in best representation of the city. In that
negotiation two things of significance — extending the Norwest corner and stubbed to the south
so future development may occur off of that. Additionally, asking for a higher level of roadway,
meaning a larger right of way or expansion into a bigger roadway if ever needed. Making the
goal to have a good transportation corridor all the way through the development.
Acknowledging all the surroundings. Councilperson Avery made the comment of having an ©
expansion over-head map of all the future potential tie-ins for the public to be aware of. Mayor
Lyon addressed passed circumstances where ingress and egress was not allowed off of
Dempsey. Rodney responded of no knowledge of that but can address in the future if needed
to. Next was addressed the park that will be built, questioning the council if the city would like
the park to be a city park or it would be a HOA park. Council asked Rodney to detail the pros
and cons, Tanner Stenquist addressed the council explaining they can have a city park
maintained by the HOA, so it’s public. Some of the pros to that is that the entire public id open
to everybody. If it’s an HOA park, there could be enforcement and restrictions to only those that
are part of the HOA and would be the ones that can use it. If it’s a city park, the city has full say
in what they would like to see in the park, with the HOA park the city does have less say due to
it being private property and it’s up to the landowners to dictate what they want to go in the
park. All open considerations, size, who will be paying for amenities, playground equipment,
maintenance, road maintenance etc..
Councilperson Head made a motion having reviewed the application, the staff report, the
testimony presented as part of the record pertaining to Ordinance 1982-2 zoning with
amendments and ordinance 2006-2 subdivision and | found the criteria for improving the
concept plan requests are satisfied. | move we recommend approval of the concept plan, as
described in the application materials, with also one caveat that we include the condition that
the concept of a public or city park be continued in a phase one concept in the flat process.
Councilperson Avery seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye,
Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler— aye. Motion passed.
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c} DISCUSSION — Rodney - FY27 Budget Process.
Rodney Burch approached the Council explaining and reviewing the handouts of which the
process you go through in completing the budget. Council discussed the following but not
limited to: where funding comes from, transparency of the budget, the budget being based off
of revenues, CD’s, savings, expenditures, fund balance, fund types and the previous years
comparison, five year capital equipment plan and five year capital project plan. Steps moving
forward — hold a public hearing special meeting on August 11, 2026 @ 6pm and publish budget
July 22, 2026. In order to complete will need to hold 4-5 different budget workshops meetings
with the council to accomplish. Rodney will be looking for budget assumptions and revenue
projections at the next July 9, meeting. Schedule a special meeting on July 10, 2026 @ 11am
with all relevant departments to ensure their budget requests and assumptions followed by a
scheduling another special meeting on July 16, 2026 at 3pm to review and adopt a tentative
budget.
d) ACTION ITEM — July 24th, 2026, Parade Awards — Discuss parade award categories, judging
criteria, awards for parade entries and floats, participation of a city float, and any related
parade activities. Consider and act on recommendations and provide directions to staff as
appropriate. Judges — John Head & Diane Beckstead
Categories for judging — Most original, participation and patriotic participation. Mayor Lyon
made the comment to allow Mandy the leeway in selection. Prizes — ribbons for 1st, 24, 3° and
participation ribbons.
Councilperson Oyler made a motion that we instruct Amantha to get some ribbons for us and
give Mandy the leeway to establish the judging criteria and award categories for the parade.
Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead —
aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler - aye. Motion passed
e) ACTION ITEM - Discuss enforcement of selected City ordinances identified by Code
Compliance Officer Keisha East. Review ordinance provisions, enforcement challenges, and
receive Council direction regarding interpretation, implementation, and enforcement
priorities.
Keisha East approached council with the following concerns: complaints on e-bikes on
sidewalks. Not currently in our code but do fall under state idaho code. Attorney Lyle Fullmer
made the comment if the city would like to put something in place, do a study and a proposal
be brought back with some input from the Ba nnock County Sheriff’s department. Public
member Nancy Petrum made a comment about driving the bikes on the roads and causing
traffic to slow down to much and creating lines. Mayor Lyon commented on the importance of
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keeping them off the sidewalk. Moving on to the next issue of the sidewalks being clogged up —
Purple Moon having all the benches and more specifically the tables on the public sidewalk, the
tubes up on the top — this being foreseen as a safety issue. There is no size regulation. Mayor
Lyon reflected on remembering the business owners have 18in from building. Code enforcer
Keisha will be looking in that. Council members did agree to the importance of keeping the
sidewalks clear, Tabled was potential enforcement issues. Lastly, the Winzig agreement of
putting a sidewalk in has not been completed, the building is up for sale. Keisha then read a
previous motion from President Branson, to send him a letter stating he needed to finish the
sidewalk so his building permit is complete and without getting it done, it may reflect on the
new owner of getting a business license. Councilperson Head seconded the motion. Property is
not grandfathered in and sidewalk needs to be put in.
f) ACTION ITEM — Community Cleanup Assistance Program - Discuss organizing a volunteer
community cleanup program to assist residents who need help cleaning and maintaining their
properties. Consider volunteer participation, program structure, scheduling, and provide
direction to Kelsha East regarding coordination and implementation of the cleanup effort.
Asking volunteers to help Keisha organize and set up dates to begin the cleanup process.
Code Enforcer Keish East proposed a community group to help with cleaning up properties with
continuous problems. Councilperson Head suggested rounding up volunteers to assist with
cleanup. Keisha offered to present an outline of the vision for the community cleanup program
at the next council meeting.
g) ACTION ITEM — Discuss vacation, sick, comp, overtime pay for city employees and Personne}
policy.
City Clerk Amantha Sierra opened the discussion with the situations they are currently dealing
with. The city had implemented into the personnel policy to roll over to Percy and they do not
allow that, only state employees. The purpose of this was to pay for his health insurance. At this
time, change is needed to go back to the 1/3 that is currently on the per cash payout or leave it
the same. In talking with Accountant at Deaton & Company, legally you would need to go with
the 1/3 because it’s the current policy. Would need to do a motion and be careful on the date
and say once the policy is updated and we have decided on something then we could take
what's left over on the 1/3 and the policy that we’re getting put in place would go ahead and
work. Amount of Tony’s sick leave is 720hrs. Mayor Lyon questioned what other cities are doing,
Rodney Burch replied Chubbuck, ID would pay the 720 hours the day they left since it is an
earned income. Jeff Mansfield also answered Pocatello, ID there is no limit on how much sick
time you can accrue, but when you retire the first 400 hours pays out at 40% then next 200
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hours pays out at 50%, then remainder at 60%. Now put into a health savings account for
retirement. Mayor Lyon asked City Clerk Amantha if she would look into a HSA (Health Spending
Account) through AIC. Then on City Clerk’s Comp time, an employee can only earn up to 240
hours in comp time, then they have to be paid off on overtime every week or every pay period.
Eric at Deaton and Company suggested budgeting for comp time and get it down to 240 and pay
it out overtime. Council made the decision to table this section until more information is
available.
Councilperson Beckstead made a motion to table action item G on the agenda. Councilperson
Avery seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery —
aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed
11 ACTION ITEM Motion to Enter into Executive Session — Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)
Councilperson Head made a motion to enter into executive session Idaho Gade 74-206(1}{a)}.
Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead -
aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Mation passed
a) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of
and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently
likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy
this requirement.
12 ACTION ITEM — Motion to return to open meeting.
Councilperson Beckstead motioned to close the executive session and return to our regular
meeting. Councilperson Avery seconded the motion. Allin favor, John Head ~ aye, Diane
Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed
Councilperson Avery motioned there is no items resulting from the executive session.
Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead —
aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed
13 Announce next regular meeting — June 11, 2026, Deadline June 1, 2026.
Note — next regular meeting is June 9, 2026, Deadline June 30, 2026.
14 ACTION ITEM - Adjourn regular meeting.
Councilperson Head made a motion to adjourn. Councilperson Oyler seconded the motion. All
in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion
passed
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