Carol Anderson

The agenda for the meeting includes action items for the approval of minutes from the December 17th, 2025 Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting. Key discussion topics involve setting time and dates for future regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings, discussion regarding a new Comprehensive Master Plan, discussion concerning a new Water Master Plan, and discussion regarding the placement of Stop Signs within the City of Burley. There is also a time-permitting training session scheduled for Commissioners and scheduling of upcoming public hearings.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the Consent Calendar, which covered bills payable and payroll. The Council addressed Opioid Settlement funds, approving a resolution to revoke the reallocation of funds to the Health District; a future resolution reallocating funds will be presented later. Information was provided regarding a meeting with builders and realtors concerning Wastewater Fees, including feedback suggesting a tiered system for capitalization fees. A date was set for a public hearing solely for Municipal Wastewater fees in March. The Council approved proceeding with required actions for a streets override election scheduled for May 19, 2026, maintaining the levy amount from the previous year. An informational report confirmed that the City of Burley qualified for CDBG funding for the next five years based on the Low-Moderate Income study results. An update on America 250 activities included plans for a larger July 4th celebration and a requested workshop to finalize plans. City events updates included appreciation for employees, a discussion on a road closure, upcoming AIC meetings, and a Mayor/Council/Staff Breakfast.

The agenda included a Special Session followed by an Executive Session to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminently likely litigation. The Regular Session covered several action items, including a Proclamation honoring JustServe City for its commitment to volunteerism. Key discussions involved a request for support for a proposed election to form a new Minidoka Ambulance District, public hearings and subsequent decisions regarding municipal wastewater fee increases and capitalization fees, and public hearings concerning increased fee levy rates for the City of Burley Golf Course. Council actions included the approval of a resolution ordering a Streets Levy Override Election for 2026 and 2027, adoption of the City of Burley 2026 Water Master Plan, acceptance of the final plat for Cobble Creek Estates subdivision Phases 1 and 2, and adoption of ordinances related to zoning amendments and annexation. Other items included an update on the Downtown Revitalization Plan and direction regarding playground material for River's Edge playground and the Aquatic Center.

The meeting convened with a Special Session which included an Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of an interest in real property not owned by a public agency. The subsequent Regular Session included the swearing-in of newly elected officials, including Mayor Steve Ormond, Councilmembers Craig Mills, Raulan Young, and Casey Andersen, and recognition of outgoing Council Members. The Council elected Councilmember Kimberli Seely as the new Council President for a two-year term. A key action item involved the approval of a hybrid option for the LSHIP Grant application to fund the replacement and addition of stop signs, with an estimated total cost of $78,782.16. Updates were provided on city events, including thanks to various departments, discussions regarding a future Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant workshop, plans for a large 250th Anniversary July 4th Celebration, and an application for a waterway improvement grant for Rivers Edge Park. The anticipated Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the library construction completion was announced for February 17, 2026.

The meeting commenced with a Special Session dedicated to a workshop for further discussion on methods and plans concerning the construction of the new Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant. The subsequent Regular Session included action items addressed through the Consent Calendar, such as the approval of bills payable, payroll details, and the first quarterly Treasurer's Report. Additional action items involved the acceptance of a street dedication for 13th Street, approval of a maintenance agreement for the 208 interchange, the purchase of three 3/4 ton pickup trucks for the water department, and the approval of a Waterway Improvement Grant for boat dock wall replacement at River's Edge Park Marina. The agenda also included an appointment of members to the Burley Development Authority (BDA).