City of Burley | minutes | meeting 2026-10-06 | Special & Regular City Council Meeting source: https://burleyidaho.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062026-488 Page 1 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* City Council Minutes SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Special Session: 5:30PM Regular Session: 7:00PM City Hall Chambers 1401 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho 1. CALL TO ORDER-SPECIAL MEETING at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Ormond called the special meeting to order at approximately 5:33 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 StaƯ 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 Arrived 6:40p Human Resources Carol Anderson X Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas X Assistant to City Administrator Chelsea Wiese X Parks Supervisor Brent Winn WW Treatment Dustin Raney Librarian Tayce Robinson Golf Pro Scott Draper Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal Engineer Dave Waldron X Sheriff's Dept. Sher. Jarrod Thompson Street Supervisor Korky Blackner Sheriff's Dept. Under Sher. Kevin Horak Airport Kevin Gebhart Fire Chief Shannon Tolman Building Department Gary Pawson Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman Arrived 6:35p P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur X Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler Guest participants present: Rod Ramsey, Civil Science; Ben Bigham, Civil Science. StaƯ present: Dylan Baker, Electric Department. 2. INFORMATION: Workshop on Electric Department compensation Carol Anderson Human Resources Carol Anderson presented the item, including the following:  Salary data was compared from the City of Rupert and 4 private entities.  There is a concern that the City of Burley Electric Department is not compensated adequately when compared with the data.  StaƯ is requesting direction from Council on process moving forward. Page 2 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Discussion ensued. Concerns were raised regarding the comparison – are certifications and other qualifications considered in the data presented? Floyd Thomas provided clarification. Concerns were raised regarding the budget that has been set for FY27 and how the proposed increases would impact the budget. Discussion ensued regarding other Enterprise funds’ wages. Would there be concern with raising one and not the others. Discussion continued, including:  New vs. experienced employee compensation was discussed.  Work environment and morale of the departments was discussed. Council president Seely suggested the AI module on the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) website noted at a prior conference to help obtain relevant Idaho municipal/local government salary data. Councilmember Andersen oƯered to make a phone call to AIC for wage data with other Idaho cities. 3. INFORMATION: 6:15 p.m.: Workshop on Transportation Master Plan Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:  Tri-City transportation master plan (Heyburn/Paul/Burley) conducted by Civil Science.  Invited Rob Ramsey and Ben Bigham from Civil Science to share and discuss the item. Ben Bigham presented to Council, including the following:  Transportation master plan (TMP) discussed.  Recommendations discussed, including but not limited to, the western bypass, changing road classifications, etc.. Discussion ensued, including the following:  Communication with Burley Highway District, Minidoka, and Cassia Counties, to make sure that classifications are aligned.  Driveway/residential access tied to classification of roads. Potential exemption, special permission discussed.  State requirements for ADA considerations discussed.  State has been involved the discussion regarding Highway 27 and 30 for feedback. 4. CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Ormond called the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. A quorum was present. Page 3 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* 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 StaƯ 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 Human Resources Carol Anderson X Electrical Supervisor Floyd Thomas X Assistant to City Administrator Chelsea Wiese X Parks Supervisor Brent Winn WW Treatment Dustin Raney Librarian Tayce Robinson Golf Pro Scott Draper Sanitation Supervisor Eric Pufal Engineer Dave Waldron X Sheriff's Dept. Sher. Jarrod Thompson Street Supervisor Korky Blackner Sheriff's Dept. Under Sher. Kevin Horak Airport Kevin Gebhart X Fire Chief Shannon Tolman Building Department Gary Pawson Deputy Fire Chief Casey Harman X P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur X Fire Captain Jonathan Ostler Guest participants present: none. 5. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation was led by Councilmember Powell followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 6. ACTION ITEM: Consent Calendar: items 6.a. through 6.e.: 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: 09/15/2026 Special City Council Meeting 6.b. Bills Payable in the amount of $2,473,898.33 6.c. Payroll ending on 09/18/2026 for $475,092.06 6.d. Fire Engine 2 payment for FY 2026, $501,386.00 6.e. Ratify purchase of secondary wire for White Hall project Electrical Department for $70,617.60 (included in Bills Payable Report) The consent calendar was read in full. Discussion ensued on item 6e. Clarification was provided. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the consent calendar as presented. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Page 4 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Powell Aye Mills Aye Seely Aye Andersen Aye Young Aye Hansen Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 7. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Dedication Deed on East Railroad Avenue from Burley Development Authority Dave Waldron City Engineer Dave Waldron presented the item, including the following:  It was believed that the City owned this property.  Location of the property discussed.  To amend, BDA dedicated the property to the City of Burley. Discussion ensued on whether there were any foreseen issues related to this transaction. None were anticipated. Dave Waldron recommended the property be converted to a public road in the future. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the item as presented and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Andersen Aye Mills Aye Young Aye Hansen Aye Powell Aye Seely Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 8. ACTION ITEM: Consideration of Caselle Citizen Portal payment options with Caselle Elois Joseph-Pieterse City Clerk Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including the following:  Xpress integration with Caselle is to be phased out.  Options were considered for customer credit card and EFT transactions  Caselle Citizen Portal was discussed. Pros, Cons, and Neutral considerations between Xpress and Caselle were discussed.  Direct Pay would still remain as a fee-free option for customers  Overall savings with the Caselle Citizen Portal were noted.  Initial costs and implementation were mentioned. Estimated time for recovery of these costs through savings were shared.  Council decision on process moving forward. Discussion ensued. Council would like to proceed to consider the Caselle Citizen Portal contract at the next meeting. Page 5 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to procure the contract with Caselle and proceed to make that a consideration for a future Council meeting. Councilmember Powell seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Young Aye Andersen Aye Mills Aye Powell Aye Hansen Aye Seely Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0. 9. ACTION ITEM: Approval of termination of contract with Xpress BillPay Elois Joseph-Pieterse City Clerk MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the item as presented. 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. 10. ACTION ITEM: Approval of road closure for Bright Beginnings Counseling Trunk or Treat event on 10/29/2026 Elois Joseph-Pieterse City Clerk Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including the following:  Event is the same as last year with the exception of food trucks which are to be placed on private property.  Event organizer has submitted the necessary documents for consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve item as presented. Councilmember Seely 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 11. ACTION ITEM: Approval of reimbursement of Opioid Funds to Simply Hope Elois Joseph-Pieterse City Clerk Elois Joseph-Pieterse presented the item, including the following:  Council approved the agreement for Opioid funds to be reallocated to Simply Hope on May 6, 2026.  Reimbursement requested from Simply Hope is for $11,554.14  Allocations for approved use have been designated by a representative from Simply Hope per the state approved use requirements.  Pending signature from Simply Hope representative on cover page. Page 6 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Discussion ensued. This is not an annual payment, the reimbursements are as received and considered by Council. MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to approve the item as presented contingent on the signature of the cover page. 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. 12. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Audit Engagement Letter with Poulsen VanLeuven & Catmull for fiscal year 25-26 audit Brett Boyer City Administrator Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:  Annual audit engagement letter for FY 25-26 audit.  City has a good relationship with Jacob Catmull from previous audits.  Anticipating approximately $30,000 for the audit this year.  City may not need to complete a single audit for special funds received/used as the funds have been exhausted. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve item as presented and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Powell 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: Set date for City of Burley 4th of July festivities for 2027 Brett Boyer City Administrator Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:  July 4, 2027, falls on a Sunday.  City of Rupert will host fireworks on Wednesday, June 30th, and the parade will be on Monday, July 5th  Federal day of observance is Monday, July 5th. Council preferred City of Burley festivities to be hosted on Saturday, July 3rd, 2027. Discussion ensued regarding July 4th Committee Commitments. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to have the Fourth of July festivities start on July 3rd and have the fireworks that evening. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Mills Aye Powell Aye Seely Aye Young Aye Hansen Aye Andersen Aye Page 7 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 14. ACTION ITEM: Acknowledgement of service for Planning & Zoning Commissioner and Mayor appointment of new Planning & Zoning Commissioner Spencer McArthur P&Z Administrator Spencer McArthur presented the item, including the following:  Recommendation of Alex Greener to be appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission.  Acknowledgement of Scott Draper’s service on the Commission. MOTION 1: Councilmember Young moved to acknowledge Scott Draper for his service to the community in the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilmember Seely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Andersen Aye Powell Aye Hansen Aye Young Aye Seely Aye Mills Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 Discussion ensued regarding the candidates and vacancies on the commission. MOTION 2: Councilmember Mills moved to acknowledge the appointment of Alex Greener to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Andersen Aye Powell Aye Hansen Aye Young Aye Seely Aye Mills Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 15. DISCUSSION: Discussion on sidewalks on Hiland Avenue City Council Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:  Councilmember Young received community feedback concerning the lack of pedestrian access on the east side of Hiland. Councilmember Young provided details regarding the feedback received from the community. Lack of adequate pedestrian access is impacting various demographics. Discussion ensued on whether there were any Child Pedestrian Safety (CPS) grants that were available for this project, since some of those impacted are children walking to school. Bryan Reiter and Dave Waldron believed that these funds were exhausted. Further discussion ensued. Potentially including a voluntary LID (Local Improvement District) to help with a continuous sidewalk and access was mentioned. Page 8 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Including this concern in the Transportation Master Plan was mentioned. 16. ACTION ITEM: Approval of 2 airport leases – (Life Flight and Tom King) Brett Boyer City Administrator Brett Boyer presented the item, including the following:  Current airport leases have expired.  Life Flight payments should be remitted to the City (are currently being remitted to BDA).  There is also a recommendation to increase the Life Flight lease payment from $1,500 to $1,800 per month included in the proposed lease.  City currently has 40-50 leases with the Airport property.  Life Flight Lease term is 2 years; Tom King lease is for 5 years. Discussion ensued. A correction to the verbiage on the Life Flight Lease was needed. The agreement stated one thousand eighteen hundred; should be corrected to one thousand eight hundred. MOTION: Councilmember Seely moved to approve the two airport leases, one for Life Flight and one for Tom King subject to the correction on the Life Flight Lease and allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Andersen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Seely Aye Hansen Aye Mills Aye Young Aye Andersen Aye Powell Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 17. ACTION ITEM: Approval of Potable Water Separation Requirements for Permitted Excavation Work Bryan Reiter City Engineer Bryan Reiter presented the item, including the following:  Outlines City expectations to prevent conflicts with underground utilities for 3 foot margins around water and 12-inch minimum crossing separations.  Images of concerned areas were shared.  Approval would allow staƯ to publish expectations on the City website and place these are requirements.  City attorney has reviewed the document. Discussion ensued. Violations and process were mentioned. MOTION: Councilmember Powell moved to approve the Table of Water Separation Requirements for Permitted Excavation Work and that they be published and placed as requirements on excavation permits. Councilmember Young seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted. Andersen Aye Hansen Aye Powell Aye Page 9 of 9 *For a full account of this meeting, please view the recording on the city website www.burleyidaho.org* Mills Aye Young Aye Seely Aye All present voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0 18. REPORT OF RECENT AND UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Ormond commented on the Burley Fire Department breakfast. Deputy Chief Harman gave an update on the attendance this year. Funds will be used to purchase smoke detectors, plastic hats, batteries, etc.. for the community. Council President Seely requested an update on Parke Avenue. Dave Waldron updated that the road is paved. Discussion ensued regarding the turn lanes and road striping timeline. Brett Boyer:  Heyburn property update – negotiating with an auctioneer.  Will be attending the upcoming ICMA conference, will be absent at 10/20/2026 Council meeting. Dave Shirley:  Update on Overland property purchase. City now owns the property. 19. ACTION ITEM: Adjournment MOTION: Councilmember Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Hansen 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 8:31p.m. City of Burley /s/ Mayor Steve Ormond ATTEST: /s/ City Clerk/Treasurer Elois Joseph-Pieterse