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Minutes May 14 , 2026 Regular Meeting

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A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho will be held on
May 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm, Lava City Hall 115 West Elm Street, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

In attendance: Mark Oyler, Diane Beckstead, Jeanie Avery, Vicky Lyon, John Head, Amantha
Sierra, Lyle Fuller, Rowdy Larkins, Rodney Burch and Jeff Mansfield.

Guests: Ryan Speas, Leah Navarro, Sam Netuschil, Yolanda Rizza, Kody Tillotson, George Shail,
Travis Nay, Andi Tillotson, Carol Cove.

Regular City Council meeting 6:00 p.m.

1 Agenda

A. Silence Cell Phones
1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Lyon called the meeting to order at 6pm.
2. Roll Call —John Head-here, Diane Beckstead-here, Jeanie Avery-here, Mark Oyler-here.
3. Pledge of Allegiance

2 REPORTING

a) Sheriff- Tony Manu County Sheriff / Chief Hamilton retired, replaced by Andy Anderson
Chief Deputy. New former Captain was replaced by Jeremy Taysem. New Lieutenant in
Patrol Division, Jason Durham. No changes to the Budget contract. Emergency manager
retired — hiring new. Fire Ban in affect June 1*, 2026. Council addressed having all new
hires stop by and introduce themselves. Elections, contentious races — let poll people
know. Ending with council member Avery addressing the knowledge of future training in
the city.

b) Ambulance Coordinator- No Report

c) Fire Chief- No Report

d) City Engineer- IDWR finalized the water right transfer — 60% drawings for the transmission
line completed & ready to review. Coordinating with CCOG — environmental clearance.
Finalizing development permit for the Main Street Bridge in the upcoming month. Traffic
Counter data — coordinated with Justen to get counts taken.

e) City planner- Three applications, starting to process through planning and zoning. A
Variance for lot size on a corner lot, alley vacation, and first submit of the concept plan
for the Holladay property, a hoser in the pipeline.

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f) Attorney- No Report

g) Chamber of Commerce- Ryan Speas reported on the Wellness Festival and how well it
turned out. Then addressed working with the city on budget items for events. Finishing
with addressing future events and coordinating with the city and involvement.

h) Event Coordinator- No Report

i) Mayor- No Report

j) Council- Councilperson Oyler addressed the issue happening on First alley South from
third East, with vehicles constantly hitting the resident’s vehicles — parts ending up in
their yard. Figuring out a solution on how to solve the issue. Councilperson Avery asked
about the City Audit and the involvement of the city with the POW thunder run.
Councilperson Head addressed the Buddy Campbell park, how well it looks and
addressing the breaks, cracks in the concrete — possibly putting a committee together
to look at options.

k) City Clerk / Treasurer- Amantha Sierra gives a report on city financials.

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.

Leah Navarro expressed the following concerns:

-Approximately five months ago there was a directive concerning the council for staff and
administration to do on the planner’s contract, not known if this has been completed.

-New email addresses have not all been updated and disclosed publicly. (website)

-Comp plan committee has not been to any meetings and acknowledged.

-April 9, 2026 executive session. No public notice on agenda on deliberations of raises.
George Shail had a comment and concern about Mr. Burch working on behalf of the city and
being the Mayor of Chubbuck.

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 council members prior to council
meeting for review.

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b) Expired Business License 16518 — Business Type Food Truck — sales of coffee and other
espresso drinks and snacks — Business Name Idaho Coffee Company — Business Location 110
— Main — owner Joseph Terrell

c) New Business License Application 16617 — Business Name H & R LLC dba On the Hook
Fish and Chips and Non-property tax application 725 — 38 E Elm St — Holly McCall

d) New Business License 16618 — Business Type Food Truck — Business Name Taste of Italy
Location #2 — Business Location 196 E Main — Business Owner Yolanda Rizza

e) New Business License 16619 — Business Type Tube shuttling services — Business Name MJ
Shuttle Service LLC — Business Location outside city limits

f) New Business License 16620 — Business Type Excavation — Business Name Tyler Barfuss —
Business Location outside city limits

g) New Business License Application No. 16621 and Non-property tax application 726 —
Business Name Campin Cowgirl Clothing Co — 306 E Main — Mobile Retail Truck — Kelly
Sugihara

h) New Business License Application 16622 Business Name — Tillotson Pizzeria Holdings LLC
Location 2 — St. Foundation Olympic Swimming Pool —Kiosk Pizza — Kody Tillotson

i) New Business License Application. 16623 and non-property tax application 727 — Business
Name Demsey Creek dba Mountain Mayhem adventure rentals - Tube Stand - 356 E Main —
Sam Netuschil

j) September 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
k) September 16, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
1} October 9, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes

m) November 3, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
n) January 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

o) January 14, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes

p) March 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

q) April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

r) April 16, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes

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Councilperson Avery made a comment about adding more information to the minutes.
Including the concerns of the public.

Councilperson Head addressed verifying the location of the New Business Application Campin
Cowgirl Clothing Co. — Lava Hotel Homes AB & B lawn.

Councilperson Avery made a motion to approve Items A through R. A being bills, B - new
business applications and J — R meeting minutes on the consent agenda. Councilperson Oyler
seconded the motion. All in favor, Jon Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Mark Oyler — aye.
Motion passed.

5 Action Item - /tem(S) REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA REPORTING - None

6 ROWDY LARKINS — BUILDING INSPECTOR
a) LAV2024-07 — Heidi Patha new build STR - 355 W Main Project Permit — Waiting to
extend retaining wall - Progress report. Retaining wall finished with added railing. Receiving
co.

b) LAV2025-05 Riverside Hot Springs/Eruption Brewing retaining wall - 8.27.25 Rowd

approved updated engineer plans and Building permit issued - Progress report. Retaining
wall still in the same spot, progressing but still little more than hallway done. Will need hand

rail when completed.

c) LAV2025-06 — Riverside Pump House - Building & Zoning Permit approved - Building
Permit issued — Needs final inspection. Pump house all finished up, final questions
answered everything covered correctly.

d) LAV2025-08 East KOA Holiday Bath House 9400 S Blaser Hwy - Building Permit issued —
waiting on final inspection. Completed final on bath house — good to go. Final done.

e) LAV2025-11 Garrick Hunsaker - 71 Portneuf — House remodel plus garage Elevation
Certificate approved - Floodplain permit approved - Building Permit issued — footer,
foundation poured. Performed framing inspection, requested insulation inspection the
following week, progress coming along. Had a flood evaluation done and built plans.

f) LAV2026-02 Garrick Hunsaker — 71 Portneuf — Deck replacement due to windstorm —

Elevation Certificate approved — Floodplain permit approved —Building Permit issued -
Deck in progress. Deck is completed and couple things to check on.

g) LAV2026-01 Deck re-build project 78 N 3rd Ave W Jeremy smith contractor Building &

Zoning Permit received - Building Permit issued — Close to completion. Deck is completed;
everything meets what it needed.

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h) LAV2026-03 Daniel Cox — 344 W Main — Building Permit issued. Waiting for phone call
for sheer sheathing inspection, but is framed up just waiting for final call.

i) LAV2026-04 Patrick Navarro — 187 W Elm — House repair due to windstorm — Building
Permit issued — Progress Report Completed, was gone through and made sure everything

was finished.

j) LAV2026-05 Kody Tillotson — Riley’s Constructions Inc. - 695 E Main - Tilly’s Thai -

roject walk-in freezer/cooler - Building & Zoning Permit in review process — plans
approved and invoice issued. Working on their freezers, no update. Inspection the following
week. Canopy has been taken down.

k) LAV2026-06 Riley Sorensen - Outdoor access to upper-level staircase - 196 E Main —
Building permit issued. Nothing started yet, haven’t heard anything on it yet. Has been

driven past.

1) Sam Netuschil - 44 & 48 Purple Moon Roof - Building Permit Application Building &

Zoning Permit received not approved -Waiting on snow load &on IBC requirement. No
Building permit issued. All engineering is prepared but needs paper trail cleaned up, no

building permit in place.

Councilperson Avery addressed the Blue Moon Bar location, concerning the appearance. The
fence is still up; there is still a big hole. Rowdy Larkins questioned whether this was on the Code
enforcement side and was going to pick up on where was left off? Councilperson Avery
addressed it has been more than two years. Rowdy commented last he knew letters had been
sent out. Mayor Lyon commented, last time she talked to Clinton, he was going to get his tractor
and start clearing stuff, needless to say that has not happened and thought he was working on
some other solutions right now. Mayor Lyon further addressed something t needed to happen
there, it’s an eyesore and public nuisance.

11 RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE Councilperson Head made a motion to move 11 A and B up to the
next agenda item after 6. Rowdy Larkins — Building Inspector.

a) ACTION ITEM - Consideration of repeal of existing City Ordinance 2025-08 — Short Term

Rentals. Discussion was opened by Lyle Fuller giving a review of what the new State Statue
limits and curtails, what a city can and cannot regulate with short term rentals. Further going
into detail about previous meetings and discussions. Councilperson Avery addressed the
question about being able to repeal, would they still be able to amend a repealed ordinance?
Lyle Fuller then proceeded to suggest starting with a new draft ordinance for short term rentals
instead of trying to strip out 95% of the old one, acknowledging the old one is unenforceable as
of July 1, 2026 due to the state law.

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Councilperson Oyler made a motion that we direct staff to initiate the process of repealing
ordinance 2025 — 08 through planning and zoning, can make sure that’s properly noticed and
have a public hearing. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor John Head —
aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

b) ACTION ITEM - Discussion of, and possible adoption of, new short term rental ordinance for

City in light of state legislature’s revisions to Idaho Code 67-6539 Lyle Fuller reviewed what the
new state statues state and defines, suggesting the use of these terms. Fuller then proceeded to

open the conversation with Rowdy Larkins about the occupancy classifications and what is in
the building code. Council then opened a discussion about the definition and clarification of a
single-family dwelling, bringing up the concern of twin homes, duplex, multiple dwellings etc.
Proceeding with what the city will be able to and not be able to address with the short-term
rentals, such as but not limited to not being able to require a license, a fee, a permit, a
certification or registration to operate a short-term rental, collection of taxes. In conclusion:

Councilperson Avery made a motion in regards to ordinance number 2026 — 005 that we accept
this ordinance, with the exception in section one to strike out the words, the two words is
hereby and insert shall be and the waiver of the three days of three readings and effective date,
the rule requirement, ordinance to be read three separate days, one of which should be, shall
be reading in full, is hereby dispensed with. This ordinance may be read once in summary and
shall become effective upon its passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
Councilperson Head seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye,
Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

Lyle fuller summary — Ordinance 2026 — 005 an ordinance of the City of lava Hot Springs, Idaho
setting forth certain health, safety and welfare requirements with respect to short term rental
within city limits, including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders and occupancy
limits, establishing penalties for non — compliance, repealing prior conflicting organs and
containing administrative provisions related to passage and effective date of ordinance.

c) ACTION ITEM - Consideration of approving the Resort City Liquor License resolution 2026-
002 Councilperson Head made a motion to move the consideration of approving the resort city

liquor license resolution 2026 — 002 to the next agenda item after 11.A&B

Fuller opened the discussion by addressing and reviewing the draft resolution in the council
packets. Council then proceeded to discuss the qualifying section, defining the qualifying
section restaurants. Once city has approved, resolution is sent to state to proceed to next steps.
Councilperson Oyler made a motion that we accept and pass the resolution number 2026-002
for the resort city, adopting the additional resort city restaurant liquor license as approved by

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Idaho code 23 — 903C. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head —
aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion Passed.

7 SHORT-TERM RENTAL APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS PRIOR TO MORATORIUM

a) ACTION ITEM (if any) New Business License Application —- 16596 and Non-Property Tax
permit 713.1 — Business Type — Short Tem Rental — The Lounge at Lava Hot Springs — 355 W
Main — Heidi Patha — motion required if certificate of occupancy approved if not approved will
move to next month’s agenda.

Councilperson Avery made a motion that we accept and grant the new business license
application 16596 and the Non-Property Tax permit 713.1. Councilperson Head seconded the
motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler —
aye. Motion passed.

8 AGENDA REQUEST/SPECIAL EVENT —

a) ACTION ITEM — Consideration of Special Event Application — 2nd Annual Liger Town Tattoo
Expo and Cratering Permits for the events - Community Center — October 9th — 11th, 2026, -
10:00 am to 10:00 pm - Sponsoring Organization Lava’s Tattoo Parlor — Jared Smith (indoor

and outdoor). Request for approval of the Special Event Application.

Councilperson Oyler shared last years highlights of the event with positive comments from
council. Some concerns about if there will be two live bands going on at the same time.

Councilperson Head then proceeded to motion to approve the special event application, second
annual Liger Town Tattoo Expo and Catering permit for this event, which are October 9 —
October 11, 2026. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye,
Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

9 COUNCIL BUSINESS

a) ACTION ITEM - Acceptance of planning commission recommendations for land use
ordinance updates and approval to schedule public hearing. Discussion was opened about the

land use ordinance and the need to schedule a second public hearing through city council.
Addressed items, Planning and Zoning hold a public hearing then send recommendations to city
council, is there a need to hold a second public hearing, incorporating title and chapter
structure, reminder of past modifications to title 16. In conclusion:

Councilperson Head made a motion that City Council accepts planning and zoning commission
recommendations for land use ordinance updates. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the
motion. All in favor, John head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler —
aye. Motion passed.

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Councilperson Head then made a second motion that City Council acknowledge planning and
zoning Commission’s recommendation to forego a public hearing at the city council level.
Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead —
aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion Passed.

b) ACTION ITEM — Review and Authorize the mayor to sign a Contract Bannock County Sheriff

and City of Lava Hot Springs summer protection May through Labor Day Weekend.
Councilperson Beckstead made a motion to authorize the City Mayor to sign the Bannock

County Sheriff and City of Lava summer protection plan May to Labor Day weekend.
Councilperson Avery seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye,
Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

c) ACTION ITEM - Lori Head Letter - Lets Clean Lava Hot Springs Up
A few locations were discussed needing to be cleaned up.

Councilperson Head made a motion for the Mayor, City Clerk and City Council members will
make contact with landowners and offer assistance in removing the hazard. Councilperson
Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie
Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

d) ACTION ITEM — Mark Oyler — Agenda Request - Discussion around Main Street & Alleys
Beautification. Primary goal is to create some more functional, more navigable, more

esthetically pleasing commercial alley ways and their respective intersections. Create a future
plan, budget to tackle these needs. Directing public works to do a strategic assessment based on
the needs and recommendations.

Councilperson Oyler made a motion to direct public works to do a strategic assessment of the
asphalt road work, gutters, etc. and make recommendations back to the city council to consider
an action plan for capitol improvement for some of those roads and gutters that are needing
some TLC. Councilperson Head seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane
Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

e) ACTION ITEM — July 24th, 2026, Parade Discussion on Grand Marshal, Theme, Parade

Coordinator, Date & Time Mandy will be helping with the event. 250" anniversary of the
country — parade theme, Alvin and Lisa Guthrie — Grand Marshal.

Councilperson Head made a motion that the parade be on Saturday the 25* at 10am, USA 250%
anniversary of the country be the theme and ask Alvin and Lisa Guthrie to be the Grand
Marshal. 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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10 PERSONNEL MATTERS

a) ACTION ITEM- Accept Letter of Resignation Amanda Frandsen.

Councilperson Head addressed hating to see her go but due to personnel reasons and others,
she resigned.

Councilperson Head made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from Amanda Frandsen.
Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead —
aye, Jeanie Avery - aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

b) ACTION ITEM — Consideration of Job Posting, Description, and Pay Range for Full Time
Office Staff Position. Councilperson Beckstead opened the discussion with questioning what

the position or title would be. Mayor Lyon addressed it would be office person, administrative
assistant. Attorney Lyle Fuller clarified the position not being an official assistant to the city
clerk. At this time wanting to have an employee / employees to cross train to have the ability to
fill in for each other, needing to post the job and head the pay lines with $18 per hour.

Councilperson Head made a motion to approve, to create a job posting, job description anda
pay range starting at $18.00 for full time office assistant position. Councilperson Beckstead
seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye,
Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

11 RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE Councilperson Head made a motion to move 11 A and B up to the
next agenda item after 6. Rowdy Larkins — Building Inspector. Councilperson Beckstead
seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye,
Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

a) ACTION ITEM - Consideration of repeal of existing City Ordinance 2025-08 — Short Term
Rentals.

b) ACTION ITEM - Discussion of, and possible adoption of, new short term rental ordinance for
City in light of state legislature’s revisions to Idaho Code 67-6539

c) ACTION ITEM - Consideration of approving the Resort City Liquor License resolution 2026-

002 Councilperson Head made a motion to move the consideration of approving the resort city
liquor license resolution 2026 — 002 to the next agenda item after 11.A &B
Resolution/Ordinance. 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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12 Motion to Enter into Executive Session — Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a), (f) & (1)(b) —

Councilperson Diane Beckstead made a motion to enter into Executive Session reference to
idaho Code 74-206(1)(a),(f) & (1)(b). Councilperson Head seconded the motion. All in favor,
John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

¢ 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.

e And also, to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of, or to hear complaints or
charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent, or public-
school student

¢ And also, to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent,
wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular
vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or
deliberations about staffing needs in general

13 ACTION ITEM — Motion to return to open meeting.

Councilperson Head made a motion to come out of Executive Session and back into open
meeting. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor John Head — aye, Diane
Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

14 ACTION ITEM — Consideration of commencement of legal action for eminent domain to

acquire parcel needed for moving forward with project to renovate bridge. Councilperson
Avery made a motion on action item number 14, that consideration of commitment,

commencement of legal action for eminent domain to acquire parcel needed for moving
forward with project to renovate the bridge, | make a motion that we authorize the city attorney
to move forward with the condemnation action to enable the city to acquire .001 acres of land
or a permanent easement over the same .001 acres of land to enable the city to complete it’s
bridge project on Main street, and also to acquire a temporary construction easement if
needed. To authorize the city attorney to prepare and the mayor to sign on behalf of the city an
official document of the city which identifies the property rights to be acquired Councilperson
Oyler seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery —
aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

15 ACTION ITEM - Motion regarding Personnel Executive Session

Councilperson Avery made a motion to have three part time positions open with the city, the
motion is to hire Keisha Lynn East as code enforcement officer at $18 per hour, with the

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potential for up to a 10% wage increase upon the successful completion of the probationary
period. Employment shall be subject to the city’s new personal policy currently under review by
legal counsel in Idaho’s risk management program ICMP, the city clerk is directed to provide the
employee with a draft copy of the proposed personal policy and upon final approval of the
policy, obtain the employee’s signed acknowledgement for placement in the employee’s
personnel file. Also, this motion will include to hire Wendy Pelayo as a part time week day city
office staff starting at the wage of $18 per hour, and the same as was stated before, with the
potential for up to a 10% wage increase upon successful completion of the probationary period,
same personnel policy ICRMP is reviewing, they will get a copy and be asked to sign. This
motion also included Jamie Everson as a part time week day city office staff. Employee starting
at $18 per hour with the potential for up to a 10% wage increase upon successful completion of
the probationary period. Again, subject to the new personnel policy, given a copy and asked to
sign. Councilperson Head seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead —
aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

Councilperson Avery then continued to make a motion to hire Lane Potter more commonly
known as Homer Potter as a full time Public Works employee at a starting wage of $23 per hour,
no probationary wage increase shall apply instead the employee shall receive $2 per hour wage
increase upon successful completion of the small water system operator’s license required
within the first year of employment and an additional $2 per hour wage increase for each
additional city required license successfully obtained thereafter. Employment shall be subject to
the city’s new personnel policy currently under review by legal counsel and ICRMP, the city clerk
is directed to provide the employee with a draft copy of the proposed personnel policy and
upon final approval of the policy, obtain the employee’s signed acknowledgement for placement
in the employee’s personnel file. Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor,
John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion Passed.

Councilperson Avery made a motion that Michael Peck be transitioned to workday shift with an
increase in pay to $16 per hour. Councilperson Oyler seconded the motion. All in favor, John
Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

Councilperson Avery made a motion to correct Amantha Sierra pay to properly reflect the $2 an
hour raise that has been previously passed and approved to her new wage of $25.34, correcting
a mistake that had been made. Councilperson Head seconded the motion. All in favor, John
Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

Councilperson Avery made a motion that the sick leave accumulated by Tony Hobson, the 720
hours of sick leave that has been accumulated over many years, be forwarded to Persi in his
retirement for the purpose of insurance coverage until the 720 hours of sick leave is used up.

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Councilperson Beckstead seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead —
aye, Jeanie Avery — aye, Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

Please note regarding Tony’s gift will need to be put on next month’s agenda to be addressed.

16 Announce next regular meeting — June 11, 2026, Deadline June 1, 2026.
17 ACTION ITEM - Adjourn regular meeting.

Councilperson Beckstead made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson John Head
seconded the motion. All in favor, John Head — aye, Diane Beckstead — aye, Jeanie Avery — aye,

Mark Oyler — aye. Motion passed.

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Vicky Lyon, Mayor

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