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CITY OF SHELLEY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 09, 2026 PRESENT: Mayor: Kim Westergard Council Members: Leif Watson, Don West, Sean Kress, Louise Street Public Work Director: Justin Johnson (absent) Police Chief: Chad Purser City Building Inspector/Planner: Jordon Johnson Recreation Director: Attorney: B.J. Driscoll City Clerk/Treasurer: Lisa Ybarra Pledge of Allegiance: Chief Chad Purser Invocation: Councilman Sean Kress The meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m. Don moved; Leif seconded to approve the consent calendar: Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026 Approval of Building Permits Sign Pro Sign Protech Fence Fence Cody Bowman Acc. Building Joshua Thomson Single Family Hunter Yorgesen Single Family A roll call vote was taken: Louise — aye, Sean — aye, Don — aye, Leif — aye. All in favor. Recreation and Youth Sports Director — Consider approval of appointment to Michael Kidman as the new youth sports and recreation director Louise introduced Mike Kidman as the new recreation and youth sports director. Mike introduced his family to the council. Louise moved, Don seconded to approve to appoint Mike Kidman as the new youth sports and recreation director. Allin favor, approved unanimously. The council and mayor welcomed him to the city family. P&Z Commission Member — Consider approval to appoint Michael Larkin as a new member to the P&Z Commission Member Mayor Kim mentioned that Don, Josh and Jordon interviewed two candidates. Don moved, Leif seconded to appoint Michael Larkin as the newest P&Z Commission member. All in favor, approved unanimously. Consideration of grant of right of way to the City on Lincoln Avenue Leif moved, Don seconded to table this item to the next council agenda. All in favor, approved unanimously. Council Meeting — September 09, 2026 Consideration of new PSI Environmental Services Contract A new contract was presented to the Council because the current contract with PS] expires at the end of September 2026. The new contract is a second amendment for the original and will be a five-year contract with an expiration date of September 2031. The contract would increase by $5.00 for FY 26-27 and will increase $3.00 each year until 2031. Louise moved, Sean seconded to approve the second amendment of the PSI Environmental Services contract. All in favor, approved unanimously. Consideration of accepting Fox Crossing Retention Ponds Jordon mentioned that the Fox Crossing retention pond. He believes should be able to continue on contingent that the side walk will be done and winterized. Fox crossing will continue to maintain the ponds. Sean mentioned that the plan for the sidewalks to be done before winter. Sean moved, Louise seconded to accept the Fox Crossing Retention ponds contingent sidewalk finished as stated and the sprinkler system winterized. All in favor, approved unanimously. Consideration of accepting an agreement between Snake River Animal Shelter and the City of Shelley Chief stated that this would allow for them to take dogs that have been held for five days. He presented an agreement from Snake River Animal Shelter. The Snake River Animal Shelter does have a veterinary on payroll and would be cheaper than the Blackfoot animal shelter. B.J. mentioned that after reviewing the agreement with the Chief, number six on the agreement would need to be filled in because we don’t like blanks on an agreement and should be Oct 1 through Sept 30. Sean asked if they would take cats, Chief said they do not unless they are sick. It was stated that number eight that it should clarify that if it is an owner surrender animal the fee should be charged to the owner. Chief asked if number four there could be a correction from the written percentage and the number percentage match. Number seven would be at the discretion of the animal shelter if the animal would need medical attention. Leif moved, Don seconded to accept the agreement with the four changes that were mentioned. All in favor, approved unanimously. New Council Business — Consideration of PL buy out of 120 hours/Smith Chief mentioned that Officer Smith has maxed out on his PL and requested to do a buy out for half of what he has accumulated which is 120 hours. Leif moved, Don approved to 120 hours of PL buy out. All in favor, approved unanimously. Consideration of changing speed limit on W. Fir in front of Sunrise Chief mentioned that a few years ago the speed limit was changed from 25 mph to 20 mph on W Fir Street in front of Sunrise Elementary. He would like to change the speed limit back to 25 mph because there is now a school zone light in that section that turns on. The speed limit will match the rest of the street and would be to Basic American with the school zone at 20 mph when the lights are flashing. Louise moved, Leif seconded to change the speed limit from 20 mph to 25 mph. Allin favor, approved unanimously. Council Meeting — September 09, 2026 Consider approval of General Business Licenses Louise moved, Sean seconded to approve the general business licenses for Falls Beverage Co LLC, The Sweet Shop, and Anything’s Pawsible Custom Creation LLC. Allin favor, approved unanimously. Ratify approval of General Business Licenses Sean moved, Louise seconded to ratify the approval of the general license for E&D Custom Leather Works LLC and JC Pottery. All in favor, approved unanimously. Old Council Business — Consideration of approval of corrected legal description for annexation ordinance B.J. mentioned and presented the latest copy of ordinance 672 which included ordinances 665,666,667, and 669. One of the descriptions was missing and the State Tax Controllers asked to add the description which was for 667. Jennifer with the State Tax Controllers mentioned to rerecord ordinance 672 and only have the original Forsgren descriptions and the maps. Don moved, Leif seconded to approve the corrected legal description for annexation ordinance and authorized the Mayor to resign the same document and rerecord the ordinance 672. Louise — aye, Sean — aye, Don — aye, Leif — aye. All in favor, approved unanimously. Consider amendment to Resolution 26-04 — Fees for Water Services Lisa mentioned that the clause of the base fee of $55.00 would be going to the loan for the water project. The $1.75 per thousand gallons was removed because that is not being charged to residents for the water flow. Lisa said that the $1.75 per thousand gallons could be added once Council states that residents will pay the flow rate rather than the temporary fee. Louise moved, Sean seconded to approve the amendment to resolution 26-04 as stated. All in favor, approved unanimously. Department Head Reports Chief stated that he was going to try to do Movies in Park tomorrow and start it at 8:15 or 8:30. Everything is going good. Jordon stated that there was a good turnout at the Brinkman park grand opening. Jordon gave a shout out to the city crew who put in a lot of time into the park. There are few things that have to be finished but everything is going good. Lisa mentioned that she will be going to a conference in two week, September 22,23,24 in Coeur d’Alene and will not be here for the next council meeting. Tori would be taking over for her. Council Reports Louise mentioned that the registration for Jazz basketball are out to the schools today. She also mentioned she has received very positive feedback about Michael Kidman and that he will be great. Sean mentioned that he thinks Michael Kidman will be great. It is nice to know that there are people that are willing to invest into the kids. Sean said he is thankful for the community and the people and thanks Chief and for him and his Council Meeting — September 09, 2026 officers to be safe. Thanks to the Public Works department. Sean also wanted to recognize Westmark for their contribution to the park and for allowing the name Curtis Brinkman to remain on the park. Don agreed with Sean. He also wanted to recognize Jordon for his work and his time on the park. He hopes that the city will be good to the park. This is a good thing for the city and it is a beautiful facility and hopes that the city will enjoy it. Leif agreed with Sean and Don and stated that the park is awesome and we do need to remind kids and parents that they need to remember that bikes and electric bikes should not be on the skate park. Mayor thanked all the businesses who contributed to the park. There will be signs with all those who contributed for the public. She also said that the Mayors Youth committee and they are a group of kids. She also worked for a day at the fair with the scones. It was a lot of fun working with the MYAC kids and the Government kids, they are a great group of kids. Farmers market ladies asked for more caution tape and there are only two more market days. Mayor thanked everyone for all they do Adjourned: 8:34 p.m. APPROVE: tastes wel ATTEST: Yon Council Meeting — September 09, 2026
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