Burley public meetings in 2023
56 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and provide written recommendations for the 10 Burley Urban Renewal Project. Members will also discuss setback definitions and the status of the draft Comprehensive Plan.
- Review of proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the 10 Burley Urban Renewal Project
- Discussion of setback definitions
- Status update on draft Comprehensive Plan
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to continue the hearing and deliberation regarding a preliminary plat. The body will decide on the approval for the Mountain Heights Village Subdivision.
- Preliminary plat approval for Mountain Heights Village Subdivision
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission is conducting a public hearing and deciding on the Mountain Heights Village Preliminary Plat. The body is also reviewing draft amendments to City Code regarding setbacks.
- Public hearing and decision on Mountain Heights Village Preliminary Plat
- Review of draft City Code amendments regarding setbacks
- Acknowledgement of withdrawal of preliminary plat amendment for Harrison Estates
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then deliberate on the proposed Harrison Estates preliminary plat, a residential subdivision. They will also schedule a hearing for the Mountain Heights Village preliminary plat and review draft amendments to city code regarding setbacks.
- Public hearing on Harrison Estates preliminary plat
- Deliberation and decision on Harrison Estates preliminary plat
- Schedule hearing on Mountain Heights Village preliminary plat
- Review draft amendments to City Code on setbacks
City Council
The Administrative Committee will meet to hold discussions regarding broadband improvement purchases and code enforcement updates. The committee will also discuss potential fee increases.
- Discussion of purchasing Broadband Improvements
- Joint Animal Control Update and Discussion of Code Enforcement
- Discussion of Fee Increases
City Council
The City Council will review the consent calendar, which includes approving previous meeting minutes and processing payable bills. The session also includes a report and discussion regarding recent city events.
- Approval of FY23 bills totaling $1,288,499.53
- Approval of FY24 bills totaling $356,742.15
- Approval of payroll ending 09/22/23 in the amount of $266,864.47
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Technical Review Committee is meeting on October 3, 2023, but there are no agenda items for this date. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2023.
City Council
The special session includes public hearings and action items regarding the sale and lease of airport property involving Mark Mitton Burley Development Authority. The council will also address law enforcement contracts and signal light closures.
- Public hearing for sale of Airport Property
- Main Street signal light closures at Albion, Dave Waldron, Main, and Normal
- Law enforcement contract with County
- Approval of airport property sale to Mark Mitton Burley Development Authority
- Approval of airport property lease from Mark Mitton Burley Development Authority
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on a proposed amendment to the City Code that changes the subdivision approval process. The commission will also schedule a hearing on the preliminary plat for the proposed Harrison Estates Subdivision, and will approve minutes from the August 30 meeting.
- Public hearing on amendment to City Code changing subdivision approval process
- Recommendation to City Council on the subdivision code amendment
- Schedule hearing on Harrison Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat
- Approval of minutes from August 30, 2023
City Council
The City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions regarding grant activities, citizen participation plans, and fair housing. The agenda also includes decisions on ITD contracts, city administrator contracts, and a road closure for a local carnival.
- Public Hearing on Proposed Grant Activities
- Approval of Exit 208 ITD Contract for Power
- Approval of Contract for City Administrator
- Road Closure for Simply Hope Outreach Carnival on Oakley between 13th and 14th
- Waiver of conflict of interests for airport property sale documents
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and schedule a public hearing on the proposed Harrison Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat. The Tech Review Committee will also review and report on the same plat. No final decisions on the plat are expected at this meeting.
- Approval of minutes from Aug 15, 2023 (Tech Review) and Aug 30, 2023 (P&Z)
- Review and report on Harrison Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat (Tech Review)
- Schedule hearing on Harrison Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat (P&Z)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special session at 12:00 p.m. to discuss the 2023 Wellness program. No other items are listed on the provided agenda.
- Discussion of 2023 Wellness
City Council
The City Council will consider several action items including a declaration of intent to sell airport real property to the Burley Development Authority. The meeting also includes discussions on urban renewal eligibility, engineering contracts, and surplus property declarations.
- Declaration of Intent to Sell Burley Airport Real Property to Burley Development Authority
- Resolution 11-23 regarding revenue allocation for proposed 9th Urban Renewal Project at 100 S 150 W
- Approval of Forsgren Engineering Master Contract
- Declaration of surplus property including a John Deere Grader and Kubota Tractor
- Approval of bills payable totaling $2,732,804.47
Planning and Zoning
This Planning and Zoning Tech Review Committee meeting has no agenda items and is effectively cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2023.
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting on August 30, 2023. The agenda consists of an executive session to evaluate candidates for a specific position or vacancy.
- Executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent
The City Council met in a special session and entered an executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. No final decisions were made during the session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(a) (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a decision on the preliminary plat for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision. The commission will also discuss setback definitions and consider an ordinance change that would remove the Technical Review Committee from the subdivision approval process.
- Public hearing and decision on Ponderosa Park Subdivision preliminary plat
- Discussion on setback definitions
- Ordinance amendment to remove Technical Review Committee from subdivision approval process
- Approval of minutes from Aug 16, 2023 meeting
The commission approved Resolution No. 2023-3 for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision following a public hearing. The board also approved the minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting. Discussions regarding setback definitions were held, but no decision was reached.
- Approved August 16, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-3 for Ponderosa Park Subdivision (All in favor)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special session to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing concerning the claiming of $32,250 in foregone taxes.
- Public Hearing on Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
- Public Hearing on Claiming Foregone Taxes of $32,250
The City Council conducted a special session to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and the claiming of $32,250 in foregone taxes. No public testimony was provided. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the budget items.
- Held public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget
- Held public hearing on claiming foregone taxes of $32,250
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting on August 28, 2023. The agenda consists of an executive session to evaluate candidates for a specific position or staff need.
- Executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent
The City Council met in a special session and entered an executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. No final decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes, discuss the Ponderosa Park preliminary plat application, schedule a hearing on a proposed change to Title 6 of the city code regarding subdivision approval procedures, and review revisions to the draft Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan. The plat was continued from the July 26 meeting to allow additional public comments and materials to be added to the record.
- Ponderosa Park Subdivision preliminary plat application (continued from July 26)
- Proposed change to Title 6 of Burley City Code on subdivision approval procedure
- Revisions to Preliminary Drafts of Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of minutes from July 26, 2023 meeting
The commission scheduled a hearing for September 20 to discuss changes to the subdivision approval procedure in Title 6 of the City Code. The board also approved adding an industrial classification to the Land Use Map for the Comprehensive Plan. A new application for the Ponderosa Park Preliminary Plat was received and is scheduled for review on August 30.
- Approved July 26, 2023 minutes
- Scheduled hearing for Proposed Change to Title 6 (subdivision approval procedure) for September 20
- Approved adding a new Industrial classification to the Land Use Map for the Comprehensive Plan
City Council
The City Council will review a bid and contract for street seal coating procedures. The meeting also includes routine approval of meeting minutes, bills payable, and payroll.
- Approval of seal coating bid, contract, and procedures for streets
- Bills payable totaling $458,800.69
- Payroll ending 07/28/2023 totaling $299,479.87
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning & Zoning Technical Review Committee will approve minutes from its Aug 8 special meeting and review the administrator's report on the Ponderosa Park preliminary plat to provide a report for the Commission by resolution. The agenda contains one substantive item and one procedural item.
- Approval of minutes from Aug 8, 2023 special meeting
- Review of Ponderosa Park Preliminary Plat and administrator's report for Commission report by resolution
City Council
The City Council will hold a special session to approve a tentative budget for publishing. The council will also enter an executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent.
- Approval of Tentative Budget for Publishing
- Executive session regarding personnel hiring
The City Council met in a special session to finalize the city budget. The council voted unanimously to approve the budget for publishing. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Approved budget for publishing (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matter (5-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Technical Review Committee is holding a special meeting to select a chairman and secretary, and to pass Resolution 2023-1 setting a regular meeting day and time. The agenda contains only these three administrative action items, with no substantive planning or zoning decisions listed.
- Action Item: Selection of Committee Chairman
- Action Item: Selection of Committee Secretary
- Action Item: Resolution 2023-1 — Determination of a day and time for regular Technical Review Committee Meetings
City Council
The Burley City Council is holding a special session to consider a single action item: approval of Resolution 9-23, which appoints a P&Z Technical Review Committee member and a P&Z Administrator. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Approval of Resolution 9-23 (appointment of P&Z Technical Review Committee member and P&Z Administrator)
The City Council approved Resolution 9-23 to establish a Planning and Zoning Technical Review Committee and appoint an administrator. This action determines who will oversee the technical review process for the city.
- Approved Resolution 9-23 appointing Ty Jones and Scott Draper to the Technical Review Committee and Dave Waldron as Administrator (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider several action items including a tentative 2023/2024 budget and easement acceptances. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Exit 208 jurisdictions and a street trade proposal with Heyburn.
- Approval of tentative 2023/2024 budget
- Closing 14th Street between Overland and Oakley on August 11
- Acceptance of two easements at 1221 W. Main Street
- Purchase of a new vehicle for the Electrical Department
- Discussion of Heyburn proposal to trade portions of 9th Street and 10th Street
The Council voted to commence annexation of the Exit 208 interchange to maintain single-jurisdiction ownership for safety. Other actions included approving a street closure for a grand opening and purchasing a new electrical department vehicle. The 2023/2024 tentative budget was tabled.
- Approved bills payable of $883,657.42 and payroll of $446,591.91 (5-0)
- Approved closure of 14th Street (Overland/Oakley) on Aug 17 from 11a.m.-4:00p.m. subject to insurance and signatures (5-0)
- Approved commencement of annexation for Exit 208 interchange (5-0)
- Approved two easements from Kim S. Hansen Family Trust at 1221 W. Main Street (5-0)
- Approved road dedication and easement from Airport Lighting Co (5-0)
- Approved property trade with City of Heyburn for new 107th Street (5-0)
- Approved $69,100.70 purchase of vehicle from Goode Automotive for Electrical Department (5-0)
- Tabled tentative 2023/2024 budget for publishing
City Council
The Burley City Council will meet for a special session on August 1, 2023. The meeting includes an executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent.
- Executive session to evaluate individuals for a particular vacancy or need
The City Council met for a special session and voted to enter an executive session. No final decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to meet with legal counsel regarding potential or ongoing lawsuits. This discussion is scheduled as an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (f).
- Executive session to discuss legal ramifications and options for pending litigation
The City Council met for a special session and entered an executive session to discuss presented matters. No final decisions were made during the meeting.
- Entered executive session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206 (1) (a) (5-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a decision on the preliminary plat of the Ponderosa Park Subdivision. They will also discuss setback definitions and a proposed Comprehensive Plan Review. The agenda includes approval of the June 21, 2023 minutes.
- Public hearing on preliminary plat of Ponderosa Park Subdivision
- Deliberation and decision on Ponderosa Park Subdivision
- Discussion of setback definitions
- Discussion of proposed Comprehensive Plan Review
- Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting
The commission approved the June 21, 2023, meeting minutes. A public hearing for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision preliminary plat was opened, but the matter was continued to a later date to ensure all materials are included in the record. No decisions were made regarding setback definitions or the Comprehensive Plan Review.
- Approved June 21, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Continued Ponderosa Park Subdivision preliminary plat hearing to Aug 23 at 7:00 am (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will meet to review routine consent items, including payroll and bills payable. The agenda includes decisions on sanitation and water department vehicle purchases and a water rights lease agreement.
- Approval of bid for new Sanitation vehicle
- Approval of Water Rights Lease Agreement with Dave Shirley
- Purchase of ¾ Ton Truck for Water Department
- Approval of Cassia County Fair Agreement
- Hidden Hills Phase 1 Final Plat
The Council approved the Hidden Hills Phase 1 Final Plat with specific conditions and authorized the purchase of two vehicles for the sanitation and water departments. Additionally, the Council approved a water rights lease with the City of Pocatello and a land-use agreement for the Cassia County Fair.
- Approved purchase of 2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD chassis for sanitation for $54,381.00 (5-0)
- Approved water rights lease agreement with the City of Pocatello (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 pickup for water department for $58,460.00 (5-0)
- Approved Cassia County Fair Agreement for use of city-owned property (5-0)
- Approved Hidden Hills Phase 1 Final Plat with conditions (4-1)
- Approved submission of Signal Warrant Analysis for Main Street and Pomerelle to ITD (4-1)
City Council
This is a special Burley City Council meeting convened as a budget workshop. The sole action item is department presentations from department heads, which are part of the city's budget planning process. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Budget workshop with department presentations
- Special meeting at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 1401 Overland Avenue
The City Council met for a special session to review performance measures, needs for the next budget year, and long-term goals. Department heads from public safety, public works, utilities, and administration provided presentations. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.
- Conducted budget workshop presentations from various city departments
City Council
The Burley City Council is meeting in a special session to handle routine consent items and several action items. They will consider approving bills payable of $208,715.74, the sale of golf simulator equipment, an updated travel policy, a lot line adjustment, a final plat for Glacier Park Subdivision, a truck purchase for the water department, and a concessionaire agreement. The agenda also includes a report and discussion of recent city events.
- Bills payable totaling $208,715.74
- Sale of golf simulator equipment from JML Investments, LLC to the city
- Lot line adjustment for city-owned property near 16th and Washington
- Approval of Glacier Park Subdivision final plat and financial guarantee
- ¾ ton truck purchase for the Water Department
The City Council approved the purchase of a golf simulator and updated the city's travel meal per diem rates. The council also authorized a lot line adjustment for city-owned property and approved the Glacier Park Phase 6 subdivision plat.
- Approved bills payable of $208,715.74 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Uneekor simulator and accessories through Rain or Shine via capital improvement fund (6-0)
- Approved updated Travel Policy basing meal per diems on GSA rates (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Lot Line Adjustment Application and three quitclaim deeds for property near 16th and Washington (6-0)
- Approved Glacier Park Phase 6 subdivision plat and accepted Financial Guarantee of Performance (6-0)
- Tabled 1/2 Ton Truck purchase for Water Department
- Tabled Concessionaires Agreement for Adrift Kayak Adventures
City Council
The Burley City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss legal options for pending or imminent litigation. The council will also consider routine consent calendar items, including approval of minutes, bills payable totaling $1,805,918.15, and payroll of $399,860.21, as well as resolutions on land use public hearing procedures, a fire department engine purchase, and golf maintenance equipment.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal discussion on litigation
- Bills payable: $1,805,918.15
- Payroll ending June 23, 2023: $399,860.21
- Resolution approving land use public hearing procedures
- Purchase agreement and engine quote for Fire Department
The City Council approved a purchase agreement for a new fire engine and updated land use public hearing procedures. Council also authorized ordering golf maintenance equipment and approved over $2.2M in bills and payroll.
- Approved Purchase Agreement for new fire engine at $1,093,941.00 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 8-23 modifying Land Use Public Hearing Procedures (6-0)
- Approved ordering golf maintenance equipment including fairway, greens, and rough mowers without commitment to purchase (6-0)
- Approved bills payable of $1,805,918.15 (6-0)
- Approved payroll ending June 23, 2023, for $399,860.21 (6-0)
- Approved minutes from regular and special meetings (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will review and discuss proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and the amendment process, as well as proposed amendments to City Code regarding setbacks and their definition. They will also consider approving revised public hearing procedures and approve minutes from the May 17 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from May 17 meeting
- Review and discussion of proposed Comprehensive Plan Revision and amendment process
- Review and discussion of proposed amendments to City Code on setbacks and definition
- Approval of revised public hearing procedures
The commission approved revised public hearing procedures to be sent to the city council as Resolution No. 2. Members also approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting. Discussions were held regarding city code amendments for setbacks and the Comprehensive Plan Revision.
- Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved revised public hearing procedures as Resolution No. 2 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved a new Water Department vehicle and a resolution for a $280,000 Safe Streets grant. They also authorized special event agreements for the Regatta and Little Flower Church. Several items, including a golf simulator purchase and street slurry bids, were tabled.
- Approved bills payable of $1,218,044.99 and payroll of $386,984.75 (6-0)
- Approved Little Flower Church special event agreement pending insurance certificate (6-0)
- Tabled sale of golf simulator equipment from JML Investments (6-0)
- Approved $59,910.98 vehicle purchase from Young Automotive for Water Department (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 7-23 for $280,000 Safe Streets grant (6-0)
- Approved Regatta special event agreement (6-0)
- Approved Bedke Blvd reconstruction change order 6, a reduction of $42,860.76 (6-0)
- Approved letter of support for library improvement grant (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The commission approved the minutes from the April 19 and May 3 meetings. Members also reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use handbook with the City Engineer and City Attorney.
- Approved April 19 and May 3 meeting minutes
City Council
The Burley City Council is holding its regular session to vote on a consent calendar and several action items, including contracts for broadband construction, a special event agreement, street slurry work, and vehicle purchases. The council will also consider a change order for Bedke Blvd., a sidewalk construction change order and grant addendum, and the annexation of city property at 1559 Washington Ave. A report and discussion of recent city events is also on the agenda.
- Bills payable $167,600.42 and payroll $248,344.43
- ETS Broadband construction and operation contract
- Street slurry bid and contract approval
- Change order for Bedke Blvd.
- Annexation of property at 1559 Washington Ave
The Council approved two agreements with ETS Communications LLC and Eminent Technical Solutions LLC to build and lease an open fiber broadband network using $1,969,610.00 in ARPA funds. Other actions included approving road and sidewalk change orders, a sanitation vehicle purchase, and a property annexation.
- Approved Design and Construction and Fiber Lease Agreements with ETS Communications LLC and Eminent Technical Solutions LLC (6-0)
- Approved $167,600.42 in bills payable and $248,344.43 in payroll (6-0)
- Approved publication and compensation for the City Administrator position (6-0)
- Approved $61,286.64 in change orders 2-5 for Bedke Boulevard (6-0)
- Approved $9,199.06 change order and $29,729.94 grant addendum for CPS Sidewalk Construction (6-0)
- Approved purchase of a 2023 GMC Sierra for the Sanitation department (6-0)
- Approved Consent to Annex and Ordinance 62023 for property at 1559 Washington Ave (6-0)
- Tabled Little Flower Church special event agreement, street slurry bid, and water department vehicle purchase
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Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting solely for a discussion item: training for P&Z members conducted by legal counsel. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda contains only this procedural training item.
- Discussion item: Training for P&Z members by legal counsel
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission held a discussion item on training for its members, conducted by City Attorney Dave Shirley. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.
City Council
The Burley City Council's Electric Committee is meeting to discuss an update on Public Utilities Commission filings. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.
- Update on PUC filings
The Electric Committee reviewed a map of service boundaries between the City of Burley and United Electric. The city has filed with the PUC to provide service to Suntado, which is currently contested by United Electric.
City Council
The Burley City Council Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two agenda items: evaluating a proposal for a golf simulator and reviewing golf course equipment. They will also discuss the swimming pool, though no specific action is listed.
- Golf Simulator proposal evaluation
- Golf Course Equipment review
- Swimming Pool discussion
The committee discussed financial projections for a golf simulator and the replacement of aging golf course mowers. Members also reviewed repair options for the 70-year-old swimming pool. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.
- Evaluated golf simulator revenue scenarios and staffing costs
- Discussed rotating replacement of fairway equipment costing $83,000 per mower
- Reviewed $30,000 short-term pool repair bid and $1,000,000 pool-within-a-pool option
City Council
The Burley City Council is holding a special session to discuss legal matters. The council will enter an executive session to communicate with legal counsel about pending or imminent litigation. Following that, the council will consider approving the hiring of additional contract legal counsel.
- Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to discuss legal ramifications and options for pending or imminent litigation
- Action item to approve hiring additional contract legal counsel
The City Council approved a letter of agreement to hire Hall Angell & Associates as contract legal counsel. The firm will represent the city regarding a water and sewer expansion case.
- Approved hiring Hall Angell & Associates as contract legal counsel (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan, consider appointing a representative to talk with Cassia and Minidoka counties about expanding the city's impact area, and review revisions to setback definitions. The agenda also includes approving March minutes, introducing new members, and arranging legal training for members. The attached March minutes show the commission previously reviewed the land use map and aimed to have the Comprehensive Plan ready for a public hearing by May.
- Approve minutes from March 15, 2023
- Discuss Comprehensive Plan
- Appoint representative to discuss expanding city impact area with Cassia and Minidoka counties
- Review revisions to setback definitions
- Arrange legal training for commission members
The commission approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. No action was taken regarding the appointment of a representative for the city impact area expansion or revisions to setback definitions.
- Approved March 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss hiring. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on golf fees, approval of bills and payroll, a mid-year budget review, and several appointments and policy revisions.
- Public hearing on Select Golf Fees
- Bills payable $358,946.47 and payroll $232,483.18
- GPS devices for city vehicles
- Appointment of City Clerk – Tracy Bustos
- Mid-year budget review
The Council appointed Tracy Bustos as City Clerk and approved a contract for GPS devices in city vehicles. A public hearing was held regarding proposed golf fee increases, though no formal action was taken on the fees during this meeting.
- Approved bills payable of $358,946.47 and payroll of $232,483.18 (6-0)
- Approved T-Mobile quote for GPS and Geo Tab products for city vehicles (5-1)
- Appointed Tracy Bustos as City Clerk (6-0)
- Held public hearing on golf fee increases; resolution deferred to next meeting
City Council
The Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a sewer line replacement and sidewalk construction. They also authorized an increase in on-call pay for city employees and approved the annual financial audit.
- Approved $132,421.00 contract with Extreme Excavation for Senior Citizen's Center sewer replacement
- Approved $280,221.72 contract with Randy Latham Construction for Parke Ave sidewalks
- Approved increase of employee on-call pay from $85/week to $25/day
- Approved annual audit for financial statements as of September 30, 2022
- Approved blocking off half the street for Lulu’s annual street party on May 13, 2023
- Approved revised contract with Region IV Development Association for RCIF grant administration
- Approved Consent Calendar including bills payable of $872,894.67 and payroll of $281,587.58
- Tabled GIS devices for city vehicles
City Council
The committee reviewed a request to lease city property at 300 West Highway and discussed closing specific revenue allocation areas. Members also considered increasing building department fees and implementing a Local Improvement District (LID) for 7th Street. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.
- Discussed short-term lease of 300 West Highway to Brandt King
- Discussed closing revenue allocation areas 1, 3, and part of 4
- Discussed increasing building department fees from $74 to $240 or $253 per square foot
- Discussed LID for 7th Street development
- Discussed 360-performance review for City Administrator
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold a regular session to consider routine consent items, including approval of minutes, bills payable of $872,894.67, and payroll of $281,587.58. They will also act on several action items such as a street party permit, a sewer replacement contract, an audit review, and various other contracts and policies. Building permits for new construction and alterations will be reviewed.
- Bills payable $872,894.67
- Payroll ending 03/24/2023 for $281,587.58
- Lulu's Annual Street Party: permission to block off street
- Senior Citizen's Center sewer replacement contract approval
- Building permits: Amy & Mike Blauer, 526 Clear Springs St, new construction $635,200; Revolution Homes, 37-38 River Run, new construction $642,900
City Council
The Burley City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution ordering a special election on whether to increase the property tax levy by $350,000 for each of tax years 2023 and 2024, with funds designated for the Burley Public Library. The council will take action on this resolution at the meeting.
- Resolution ordering a special election on a $350,000 annual property tax levy increase for the Burley Public Library for tax years 2023 and 2024
The City Council approved Resolution 2-23 to hold a special election. The election will determine if the taxable property levy is increased by $350,000 for the 2023 and 2024 tax years to fund the Burley Public Library.
- Approved Resolution 2-23 to order a special election for a $350,000 library levy increase for 2023 and 2024 (4-0)
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting at 6:40 p.m. for an executive session on pending litigation, followed by a regular session at 7:00 p.m. The council will consider routine consent items, including bills payable of $520,709.95 and payroll of $230,818.37, plus several action items. Key decisions include approving design task orders for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, extending conditional approval times for two subdivisions, and ordering a special election on a $350,000 annual library levy for 2023 and 2024. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Idaho Regatta and a report on recent city events.
- Approval of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Task Orders 3 & 4 for Forsgren Associates design
- Resolution supporting Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrade
- Extension of conditional approval time for Phase 6 Glacier Park Subdivision
- Extension of conditional approval time for Phase 2 Land's End Subdivision
- Resolution ordering special election on $350,000 annual library levy increase for 2023 and 2024
The Council approved a design task order and a support resolution for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. One-year conditional approval extensions were granted for two subdivisions, and a contract for electrical materials was approved. A proposed tax levy increase for the public library was tabled.
- Approved Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Task order 3 for Foresgren Associates (6-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and upgrade (6-0)
- Approved one-year extension of conditional approval for Phase 6 Glacier Park Subdivision (6-0)
- Approved one-year extension of conditional approval for Phase 2 Land’s End Subdivision (6-0)
- Tabled resolution for $350,000 public library levy tax increase (6-0)
- Approved request for additional leased vehicle for Sanitation Department via Enterprise (6-0)
- Approved contract with Western United Electrical Wholesale for Suntado Project materials (6-0)
- Approved bills payable of $520,709.95 and payroll of $230,818.37
Planning and Zoning
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of the February meeting minutes, discuss the Comprehensive Plan, and review the Land Use Map. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the ongoing work on the comprehensive plan and land use map.
- Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan
- Review of Land Use Map
The commission approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the land use map and determined it is ready to move forward. The city attorney discussed preparing the Comprehensive Plan for a public hearing by May.
- Approved February 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved land use map to move forward
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and several action items. Key discussions include a latecomers policy and ordinance, approval of enterprise lease agreements, and 5-year property tax projections. The council will also consider grant applications and a support letter for the IWTP 2023.
- Bills payable totaling $1,156,392.49
- Payroll ending 02/24/23 for $250,301.23
- Latecomers Policy and Ordinance
- Approval of Enterprise Lease Agreements
- 5-year Property Tax Projections
The City Council approved a grant administration contract for the Suntado electrical project and lease agreements for three vehicles. Council also authorized a support letter for an industrial wastewater treatment plant and airport feasibility grant applications.
- Approved Consent Calendar including bills payable of $1,156,392.49 and payroll of $250,301.23 (6-0)
- Approved Region IV Grant Administration Contract for the Suntado electrical project (6-0)
- Approved three Enterprise lease agreements for Wastewater and Electrical department vehicles (6-0)
- Approved support letter for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
- Approved two airport feasibility grant applications, including a $150,000 direct allocation (6-0)
- Tabled Latecomers Policy and Ordinance
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting to enter executive session on hiring and legal matters, followed by a regular session to vote on routine consent items and several action items, including agreements, fees, and development approvals.
- Executive session for hiring and legal counsel discussion
- Bills payable $347,902.46 and payroll $367,377.61
- Merchant McIntyre Agreement with Mark Mitton
- Latecomers Agreement Policy and Ordinance
- Driving Range Fees and Winter Rates Change
The Council approved a service agreement with Merchant McIntyre for federal funding support and authorized a petition to the Public Utilities Commission regarding electric service boundaries. Other actions included approving wire bids for a new construction project and stop sign placements for the Hidden Hills development.
- Approved Consent Calendar including bills payable of $347,902.46 and payroll of $367,377.61 (6-0)
- Approved service agreement with Merchant McIntyre for federal funding support (6-0)
- Authorized Attorney Jaxson Mumms to submit a Petition for Declaration to the Public Utilities Commission (6-0)
- Approved ~$83k bid from CME for wire for Suntado construction (6-0)
- Approved proposed stop sign locations for Hidden Hills preliminary plat (6-0)
- Approved publishing notice for a public hearing on driving range fee and winter rate increases (6-0)
- Tabled approval of Enterprise Lease Agreements
- Approved motion to enter executive session regarding hiring of a public officer (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The commission approved a special use permit for the Hidden Hills Subdivision after a public hearing. The board also requested the city attorney draft language for a setback definition. The comprehensive plan and land use map remain under development.
- Approved minutes from Jan. 18, 2023 meeting
- Approved special use permit for Hidden Hills Subdivision (4-1)
- Approved request for city attorney to draft setback definition language
City Council
The Burley City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent calendar with bills payable of $1,064,749.57 and payroll of $219,606.41. They will also consider several action items such as a utility easement acceptance, a bucket truck purchase, a right-of-way purchase, and a latecomers agreement. The agenda includes a report on recent city events and building permits for residential and commercial projects.
- Bills payable $1,064,749.57
- Payroll ending 12/2/22 for $219,606.41
- Bucket truck purchase for Electric Department
- Purchase of 1-ton truck for Electric Department
- Building permits: new home at 246 South Hills ($243,000), commercial alterations at 702 N Overland ($88,300) and 2560 Overland Ave. ($398,652)
The City Council approved several equipment and land acquisitions, including a utility truck and cemetery expansion property. The council also authorized a utility easement for electric vehicle charging stations and the surplus of eight library computers.
- Approved bills payable of $1,064,749.57 and payroll of $219,606.41
- Approved utility easement for Tesla and Rivian charging stations
- Approved purchase of Pleasant View Cemetery expansion property for $14,915.50
- Approved surplus of eight library computers
- Approved installation of a pole for enhanced internet and cameras for the Spudman
- Approved purchase of GMC 3/4 ton truck for Electric Department for $47,884.00
- Tabled letter to Idaho Public Utilities Commission
- Tabled Merchant McIntyre Agreement pending BDA approval
City Council
The Burley Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several recreation items, including proposed changes to driving range rates, a golf simulator proposal, Storybook Park, mowing and grinding equipment, and flowerpots. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Driving range rate changes
- Golf simulator discussion/proposal
- Storybook Park discussion
- Mowing and grinding equipment
- Flowerpots
The Recreation Committee discussed increasing driving range fees, purchasing a new ball dispenser, and leasing a golf simulator. Members also reviewed a $90,000 quote for Storybook Park equipment and the need for new golf maintenance machinery.
- Proposed increasing driving range bucket, high school, and winter rates
- Discussed $16,000 purchase of a new ball dispenser to eliminate tokens
- Proposed negotiating a three-year lease with an option to buy a golf simulator from Birdies Only
- Proposed seeking citizen and business donations via barcode for $90,000 Storybook Park equipment replacement
- Discussed potential 2024 property tax increase to fund golf maintenance equipment
- Discussed implementing a business subscription model for city-maintained flowerpots
Planning and Zoning
The commission approved the minutes from the December 21, 2022, meeting. A public hearing regarding an amended preliminary plat for the Hidden Hills Subdivision was continued to the next meeting. The board also discussed the Comprehensive Master Plan Review and permitted uses in various zones.
- Approved Dec. 21, 2022, meeting minutes
- Continued public hearing on Hidden Hills Subdivision amended preliminary plat to next meeting
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold a special closed session to consider hiring a public officer or employee, followed by a regular session covering routine consent items, reports, and bids. The council will review the ETS annual report, a rental agreement with Knife River, bids for a new fire chief pickup and bucket truck, a letter to the Idaho PUC, and a fleet leasing agreement, plus discuss recent city events.
- Bills payable $460,457.95 and payroll $236,402.40
- Knife River rental agreement
- Bids on new pickup for Fire Chief
- Bucket truck bid
- Building permits: Alto Magic Valley $1,000,000, Miranda Gibson $516,000, Brennen Jones $630,000
The City Council approved a master equity lease agreement with Enterprise for city trucks and the purchase of a new pickup for the Fire Chief. The council also approved a property rental agreement with Knife River and processed over $696,000 in bills and payroll.
- Approved bills payable of $460,457.95 and payroll of $236,402.40 (5-0)
- Approved Knife River Rental Agreement for property on 300 West at $500 per month for four months (5-0)
- Approved purchase of GMC pickup for Fire Chief for $51,847.70 (5-0)
- Approved Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise for city trucks (5-0)
- Tabled bucket truck bid due to unavailable pricing breakdown
City Council
The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss legal matters, followed by a regular session. The council will consider routine consent items, including approving minutes and paying bills totaling $600,987.28 and payroll of $384,387.08. They will also discuss the possibility of a Boys & Girls Club, purchase a new vehicle for the fire chief, approve a park use agreement for Wake in the Snake, and approve a change order for Bedke Blvd.
- Discussion of Boys & Girls Club in Burley
- Purchase new vehicle for Fire Chief
- Wake in the Snake park use agreement for 2023
- Approval of change order for Bedke Blvd
- Bills payable $600,987.28 and payroll $384,387.08
The City Council approved a change order for the Bedke Blvd project to remove concrete paving, reducing the cost from $2,469,852.16 to $1,855,978.87. The Council also approved a park use agreement for the 2023 Wake in the Snake event and processed routine bills and payroll.
- Approved Bedke Blvd change order to reduce cost to $1,855,978.87 (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Wake in the Snake park use agreement (5-0)
- Approved bills payable of $600,987.28 (6-0)
- Approved payroll ending December 16, 2022 of $384,387.08 (6-0)
- Approved minutes from regular and special meetings (6-0)
- Tabled purchase of new vehicle for Fire Chief