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MINUTES
RIGBY CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Council President Timothy Howe (Presiding in the Absence of Mayor Weight) called the
meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilman Bradshaw.
The prayer by Councilman Espinosa.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE:
Councilwoman Melanie Allen Present
Councilman Kevin Bradshaw
Present
Councilman Alex Espinosa Present
Councilman Timothy Howe Present
Councilman Reed Stone Absent
Councilwoman Tonya Hillman Absent
ALSO PRESENT-
Public Works Director, Mitch Bradley
Police Chief, Allen Fullmer
Library Director, Brittney Fielding
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, Scott Humpherys
PUBLIC COMMENT –
No Comment
*Councilman Espinosa moved to amend the agenda to add an Action Item to
approve the Letter of Agreement with Eastern Idaho Public Health for a Drug
Take-Back Box due to an impending deadline. Seconded by Councilman
Bradshaw.
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 – July 18, 2026
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Minutes from July 16th,
seconded by Councilman Bradshaw. Councilman Espinosa abstained.
B. Accounts Payable- July 2026
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve Accounts Payable for July
2026, seconded by Councilman Espinosa.
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval of Resolution 237-2026 for Judicial
Confirmation
Council President Howe read Title and Summary:
“A resolution of the city council of the city of Rigby, Idaho, making findings and
declarations with respect to financing improvements to the city’s public water system
facilities; approving and authorizing, subject to judicial confirmation, the execution of a
loan agreement for the financing of the improvements or, in the alternative, the sale of
revenue bonds; authorizing the filing of a petition for judicial confirmation in the district
court of the sixth judicial district of the state of Idaho, in
and for Jefferson County; providing for related matters; and providing an effective date.”
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve Resolution No. 237-2026 for
Judicial Confirmation, seconded by Councilman Bradshaw.
roll call vote:
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval of Resolution 238-2026 Phone Stipend
Council President Howe read the title and summary: “Resolution 238-2026: A
Resolution Authorizing a Mobile Phone Stipend for Employees Using Personal Devices
for City Business.” Howe clarified that the resolution does not replace the existing
mobile phone policy within the Personnel Policy but rather supplements it for employees
who use personal devices for city business in lieu of receiving a city-issued phone.
Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Approve Resolution No. 238-2026,
seconded by Councilwoman Allen.
roll call vote:
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval to Advertise the Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for General Engineering and Consulting Services
Mr. Bradley discussed expanding the city's roster of approved engineering firms on the
ITD list to provide more options for future municipal infrastructure projects and grant
opportunities. He recommended publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) limited to
a concise three-page submittal focusing on firm qualifications rather than lengthy project
binders, with complete project histories to be evaluated later.
To evaluate the submittals and determine suitability for the city, a selection committee
will be formed consisting of two City Council members and the City Clerk.
Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Approve Advertising the Request for
Qualifications for General Engineering and Consulting Services,
seconded by Councilwoman Allen.
roll call vote:
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval to Reschedule FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget
Hearing to September 3, 2026, and Authorize Publication of Notice
DISCUSSION:
The Council discussed rescheduling the public hearing for the FY 2026–2027 tentative
budget to September 3rd to allow for proper public notice publishing and review.
Clarification was provided that any final changes to tentative budget figures must be
completed prior to publication, as the published draft cannot be altered once noticed.
Key Budget Review Points:
•
Mayor & Council Line Items: A decrease from $71,000 to $64,000 was noted,
attributed to adjustments in detailed operational line items rather than base
salaries.
•
Library Fund: Expenses increased due to a software vendor transition,
upgrading facility Wi-Fi (supported in part by grant funding), adding staff/board
email accounts, and accounting for potential facility programming and salary
adjustments.
•
Museum Funding: Confirmed to remain steady at $5,000 within general fund
appropriations.
•
Reserve Funds & Emergency Policy: Council reviewed city reserve fund
practices and noted that formal budget amendments can be utilized for
unforeseen local emergencies.
•
Rodeo & Account Structure: Council discussed a temporary reduction of
approximately $70,000 in rodeo funding pending a revamp of operations, noting
a broader goal to simplify budget categories across departments.
•
Airport Operations: Unused snow removal funds were noted as rolling into the
airport's investment/reserve fund. A potential new management position was
deferred pending future authorization.
•
Salaries & Staffing: Staffing caps generally follow an 8% adjustment guideline
for growth and coverage. Public Works noted increased wage needs due to
running the city with historic staffing levels, while Wastewater highlighted cost
savings from utilizing temporary seasonal help in lieu of adding full-time staff.
•
Planning & Zoning / Sanitation: Planning & Zoning adjustments reflected
realigned expense lines. Sanitation expenditures appear low year-to-date
because contractual payments are issued semi-annually.
•
Equipment Purchases: Clarified that a $150,000 equipment allocation is
designated for a multi-use skid steer to replace an aging backhoe and broken
tractor, alongside planned budgeting for a street sweeper.
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve Rescheduling the Fiscal Year
2026-27 Budget Hearing to September 3rd and Authorize the Public Publication of
Notice and Approve the Tentative Budget as outlined, seconded by Councilman
Bradshaw.
roll call vote:
Councilwoman Allen- Yes
Councilman Espinosa - Yes
Councilman Howe - Yes
Councilman Bradshaw - Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ITEM: Letter of Agreement – Eastern Idaho Public Health
Council reviewed a Letter of Agreement with Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) to
secure grant funding in the amount of $2,467.65 for a permanent prescription drug take-
back box for the Rigby Police Department.
It was noted that the item required immediate action as the award documentation must
be signed and returned by August 15th. It was clarified that the project operates on a
grant reimbursement basis, resulting in no direct net cost to the City.
Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Agreement for a Permanent
Drug Take Back Box for the Rigby Police Department from Easter Idaho Public
Health, seconded by Councilman Espinosa.
Motion carried unanimously.
Action Item- Adjournment
Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman
Allen.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED__________________________________
Timothy Howe, Council President (Acting Mayor)
Attest__________________________
Kiesha Keller, City Clerk
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