City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-09-01 | AMENDED: Special & Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09012026-480 Page 1 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 2 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. 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 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 Page 3 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 4 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 5 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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. Page 6 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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: Page 7 of 7 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* • 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