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AMENDED: Special & Regular City Council Meeting

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City Council Agenda
AMENDED
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Special Session: 6:00PM
Regular Session: 7:00PM
City Hall Chambers
1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho
1.
CALL TO ORDER-SPECIAL MEETING at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Ormond called the special meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. A quorum was present.

Council in attendance(X)
Mayor Steve Ormond
X
Councilmember Janet Hansen
X
Councilmember Casey Andersen
X
Council President Kimberli Seely
X
Councilmember Craig Mills
X
Councilmember Raulan Young
X
Councilmember Jim Powell
X

Staff in attendance (x):
City Administrator Brett Boyer
X
Sexton Dave Allred

City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
X
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
X
Human Resources Carol Anderson
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas

WW Treatment Dustin Raney

Parks Supervisor Brent Winn

Golf Pro Scott Draper

Librarian Tayce Robinson

Engineer Dave Waldron
X
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
X
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner

Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson

Airport Kevin Gebhart

Sheriff's Dept. Lt. Mike Phillips
X
Building Department Gary Pawson

Fire Chief Shannon Tolman

P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman

Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler

Guest participants present: none.

2.
ACTION ITEM:
Executive Session 6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.: pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-
206(1)(c) to acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency
City Council

Councilmember Andersen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code
Section 74-206(1)(c) to acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency.
Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.

Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.

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Staff present at the Executive Session were: Brett Boyer, Dave Shirley, Elois Joseph-Pieterse

Discussion was held on matters presented in the Executive Session and no ﬁnal decisions
were made.

The executive session adjourned at approximately 6:32 p.m.

3.
INFORMATION: Workshop on Comprehensive Zoning Code update
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator

Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
•
Handouts were provided for council
•
Addition on zones to help identify speciﬁc needs in various locations
•
Intent to help developers make informed decisions based on zoning criteria and
allowed/disallowed use.
•
Intention to have a gradual change
•
Public hearings will be necessary for these changes.

Discussion ensued.

The special meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.

4.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Ormond called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:00p.m. A quorum was present.

Staff in attendance (x):
City Administrator Brett Boyer
X
Sexton Dave Allred

City Clerk
Elois Joseph-
Pieterse
X
Engineer Bryan Reiter
X
City Attorney Dave Shirley
X
Shop Foreman Rick Garner
X
Human Resources Carol Anderson
X
Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas
X
WW Treatment Dustin Raney

Parks Supervisor Brent Winn

Golf Pro Scott Draper

Librarian Tayce Robinson

Engineer Dave Waldron
X
Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal
X
Street Supervisor Korky Blackner

Sheriff's Dept.
Sher. Jarrod
Thompson

Airport Kevin Gebhart

Sheriff's Dept. Lt. Mike Phillips
X
Building Department Gary Pawson

Fire Chief Shannon Tolman
X
P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur
X
Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman
X

Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler

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Guest participants present: Lacie Robinson, SPARK program; Tiffany Kahalioumi, SPARK program; Chyna
Kahalioumi, SPARK program; Roger Morgan, Friends of the Aquatic Center; Trevor Reno, Friends of the Aquatic
Center.

5.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Invocation was led by Councilmember Hansen followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

6.
ACTION ITEM:
Consent Calendar: items 6.a. through 6.d.: Items on the Consent Calendar are to be
routine and enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a
part of the regular agenda at the request of a member of the Council. Any request shall be
made after the Consent Calendar is read and before action is taken.

6.a. Approval of minutes from: 08/18/2026 City Council Meeting

6.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $2,660,385.73

6.c. Payroll ending on 08/21/2026 for $460,680.03

6.d. Approval of L-2 2026 Dollar Certification and allow the City Clerk to sign

The consent calendar was read in full.

MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.

Powell Aye
Hansen Aye
Andersen Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Mills Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.

7.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of amended agenda
Dave Shirley
City Attorney

Dave Shirley presented the item. A good faith effort was made to get this item on the agenda
in a timely manner. One of the Burley Fire Impact Fee Advisory Committee members is no
longer qualified based on residential requirements. A replacement was needed.

The addition of Action Item #10 to approve the appointment of the new member and to
acknowledge the service of the prior member is on the agenda is requested as an
amendment to the agenda.

MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the amended agenda with the
addition of item #10. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote
was conducted.

Hansen Aye
Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Andersen Aye
Young Aye
Powell Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 5 to 0.

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8.
INFORMATION:
SPARK Afterschool program “You Matter Day”
Lacie Robinson

Lacie Robinson, Tiffany Kahalioumi, and Chyna Kahalioumi presented the item. A
presentation and short video were shared.
• The SPARK program and “You Matter Day” were presented.
• Service learning based curriculum
• Wish to collaborate with the City of Burley Clean Up day.

9.
INFORMATION:
Pool group update
Trevor Reno

Roger Morgan, President of The Friends of the Burley Aquatic Center, presented the item,
including:
•
Pool location at Salmon Park discussed.
•
Oregon Trail Rec District has not responded to letter requesting support
•
Group would like Oregon Trail Rec District to be responsible for Maintenance and
Operation (M&O) of the facility, once set-up.
•
Looking for commitment to request donations for the cost of the facility.

Tax levy was discussed. Discussion ensued on concerns with requesting a levy with no
facility yet.

M&O of the facility continue to be a concern.

10. ACTION ITEM:
Appointment and approval of new member to the Burley Fire Impact Fee
Advisory Committee (BFIFAC) and acknowledgement of end of service
for BFIFAC member.
Mayor Ormond

Mayor Ormond appointed John Kloepffer to the Burley Fire Impact Fee Advisory
Committee and acknowledged the service of committee member Aaron Miskin.

MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted.

Andersen Aye
Powell Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Young Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.

11.
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Suicide Awareness Softball Tournament on September
19- September 20, 2026 – Veronica Castillo
Elois Joseph-Pieterse
City Clerk

Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item including the following:
•
Applicant is requesting $120 garbage fee waived and payment of fees to be paid
after the event.

Council had concerns regarding precedent set with waiving fees or allowing payment
after the event.

Councilmember Young suggested the event organizer secure donations for the event
from local businesses.

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Roger Morgan, from Morgan Door Company, present at the meeting, offered to donate
the amount of the event.

MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the event on the condition that all
applicable fees are paid prior to the event date. Councilmember Seely seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was conducted.

Seely Aye
Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Hansen Aye
Andersen Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.

12. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of final plat extension for Hidden Hills Phase 1 subdivision
Spencer McArthur
P&Z Administrator

Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:
•
Intent to see a completed play in the near future
•
Staff recommends approval of the extension for one year conditional to the
same conditions.

MOTION: Councilmember Young moved to approve the ﬁnal extension for Hidden Hills
Phase 1 subdivision for one year subject to all the previous conditions that were
imposed. Councilmember Andersen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.

Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0

13. ACTION ITEM:
Approve the amendment to Power Sales Agreement Contract
No. 26PS-25007 which addresses consumer-owned resources.
Floyd Thomas
Electrical Superintendent

Floyd Thomas presented the item, including the following:
•
Contract was presented to Council at a previous meeting.
•
Exhibit J in the contract outlines the expectations for the selected option for
purchase of power.
•
Staff recommends approval of the amendment and allow the Mayor to sign.

MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.

Mills Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Young Aye
Seely Aye
Andersen Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.

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14. ACTION ITEM:
Approval to purchase streetlight poles
Floyd Thomas
Electrical Superintendent

Floyd Thomas presented the item, including the following:
•
Streetlight poles discussed
•
The option was presented

Discussion ensued regarding concerns with aesthetics and with concerns regarding the
consistency of design throughout the City.

Further discussion ensued regarding the light disbursement.

MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve item as presented and allow the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.

Young Aye
Mills Aye
Seely Aye
Hansen Aye
Powell Aye
Andersen Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0

15. ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Capital Improvement Plan
Dave Waldron
City Engineer

Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:
•
Items on the plan are some wish list items, and some master planning items.
•
Various departments contributed to the input.
•
There is a 5 year outlook with the plan.
•
The plan is reviewed annually.

MOTION: Councilmember Hansen moved to approve the item as presented and allow
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted.

Mills Aye
Powell Aye
Seely Aye
Young Aye
Andersen Aye
Hansen Aye

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0

16. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

Carol Anderson:
•
Family Picnic of September 10 at River Front Park Lions Pavilion
•
All employees and their families were invited to attend.
•
Council were invited to attend and to cook if council wished.
•
Intent to have activities at the event for employee participation and giveaways
•
Intent to have beneﬁts folks there to help answer any questions on beneﬁts.

Brett Boyer:

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•
Liberty Bell September 16th at South Freedom Park between 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Community invited to
attend.
•
Data center project at an upcoming meeting.

Elois Joseph-Pieterse:
•
AIC Fall Meeting in Burley on 10/22/2026 9am-3pm.

17. ACTION ITEM:
Adjournment

MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Seely seconded the motion. A voice vote was conducted.

All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:09p.m.

City of Burley

/s/

Mayor Steve Ormond

ATTEST:

/s/

City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse

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