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MINUTES
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY September 17, 2026
7:00 PM
Mayor Nichole Weight called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilman Stone.
The prayer by Councilman Bradshaw.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE:
Councilwoman Melanie Allen Present
Councilman Kevin Bradshaw
Present
Councilman Alex Espinosa Absent
Councilman Timothy Howe Present
Councilman Reed Stone Present
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman Absent
ALSO PRESENT-
City Attorney, Sam Angell
Public Works Director, Mitch Bradley
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer
Planning and Zoning, Tess Soll
PUBLIC COMMENT –
Cheryl Robertson - advocated for law enforcement to receive training to distinguish
between individuals with disabilities and criminal suspects, citing a recent local incident.
Mark Hammon: Raised concerns about Rigby being a training ground for police officers
and expressed concern regarding rookie officer training.
1) 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. Accounts Payable- September 2026
B. Q2 Quarterly Statement & Transfers
C. Renewal Liquor Licenses for 2026-27 - Bob’s Kwik Serve, Broulim’s
Supermarket, Don’s Lounge, Family Dollar, Good2Go (State St), Good2Go
(Farnsworth), Lil’ Mike’s Smokin BBQ, Lucy’s Pizza, Off Ramp Bar & Grill, Maverik,
Rigby’s Patty Shack, Solids & Stripes, Top Cat Pub
Councilman Howe made the motion to Approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded
by Councilman Stone.
roll call vote:
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
2) ACTION ITEM: Council Minutes – September 3rd, 2026
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve Minutes from September 3rd.
Seconded by Councilman Howe.
roll call vote:
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Stone - Abstained
Councilman Bradshaw - Abstained
Note: Councilmen Stone and Bradshaw abstained due to being absent from the
September 3rd meeting.
Motion passed.
3) ACTION ITEM: Proclamation for Constitution Week
Mayor Weight read and presented a proclamation declaring September 17–23 as
Constitution Week.
4) ACTION ITEM: Resolution #239-2026 to Authorize the Destruction of
Certain City Records
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Read Resolution #239-2026 in Title
and Summary Only. Seconded by Councilman Stone.
Council discussed gaps in the chronological order of records being destroyed. Ms.
Keller stated those were the records found and labeled, and that further organization is
needed to see if more are mixed in with the retained records.
Councilman Stone made the motion to Approve the Resolution No 239-2026 as
written. Seconded by Councilman Howe.
roll call vote:
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
5) DISCUSSION ITEM: Urban Renewal Presentation – Proposed Joint
City/County Urban Renewal District
Brent Tolman presented an overview of urban renewal and outlined a new proposal for
the City of Rigby and Jefferson County. He explained that the initial step is to draft a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and County to authorize
feasibility studies on taxable properties for a potential new shared district. Mr. Tolman
will present the proposed MOU at the next meeting for Council consideration.
6) ACTION ITEM: RFQ Committee Results & Firm Selection – General
Engineering and Consulting Services
The Council reviewed the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) committee
recommendations to add Sunrise Engineering and Mountain West Engineering to the
city’s approved engineering roster.
Councilman Howe made the motion to approved the addition of both firms,
subject to a review period for councilmembers to submit any concerns prior to
September 24. If objections are raised, the item will return for further
consideration at the October 1st meeting. Seconded by Councilman Bradshaw.
roll call vote:
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Stone - Yes
Councilwoman Hillman - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
7) Action Item- Adjournment
Councilman Howe made the motion to Adjourn. seconded by Councilwoman
Allen.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED__________________________________
Nichole Weight, Mayor
Attest__________________________
Kiesha Keller, City Clerk
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