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Burley public meetings in 2024

47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 23, 2024

City Council

Appointment of clerk/treasurer and urban renewal district amendments on agenda

This special session will decide on appointing Elois Joseph-Pieterse as City Clerk/Treasurer starting January 6, 2025. The council will hold a public hearing on the first amendment to Urban Renewal District 2 project area and consider Ordinance No. 1421 to amend Revenue Allocation Area 2.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Elois Joseph-Pieterse as City Clerk/Treasurer

The Burley City Council unanimously appointed Elois Joseph-Pieterse as City Clerk/Treasurer. They also held a public hearing and approved Ordinance 1421 to amend the Urban Renewal District 2 project area, which will temporarily remove land to support Dot Foods' expansion. No public testimony was given, and the council entered executive session without making final decisions.

Fri Dec 20, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning to consider new comprehensive plan

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of a new comprehensive plan for the City of Burley. The body will also make recommendations to the City Council on fire impact fees and the comprehensive plan.

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✓ Decided: Burley P&Z recommends new comprehensive plan to City Council

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of a new comprehensive plan for the City of Burley, forwarding Resolution 2024-5 to the City Council. The commission tabled the Fire Impact Fees item and the Commercial Zone Continuity Code Revision until further notice, and discussed but took no action on the Townhome Subdivision Code Revision.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to consider industrial wastewater plant expansion and new vehicles

The City Council will meet to vote on design services for an industrial treatment plant expansion and the purchase of several trucks. The session includes a special executive session to evaluate candidates for a public officer or employee position.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $63,709 truck, $1.65M in design services, and Ponderosa Park plat

The Burley City Council approved several purchases and contracts, including a $63,709 GMC Sierra for the Sanitation Department, two design service agreements with Forsgren for the industrial wastewater treatment plant expansion ($776,000 for Task 3 and $877,000 for Task 4), and the final plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision subject to six conditions. The council also approved an addendum to the ETS fiber construction agreement using ARPA funds, an ordinance for the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee, and authorized recommendations to ITD for the US 30 Parke Ave to Airport project. All votes were unanimous except for the Ponderosa Park plat, which passed 6-1 with Council member Powell voting no.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to hold special meeting for personnel hiring

The City Council will meet in executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. This session is conducted under Idaho Code 74-206 (1) (a) to evaluate individual qualities for a specific vacancy or need.

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✓ Decided: Council holds executive session, no decisions made

The Burley City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a). After discussion, no final decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned. The minutes record no substantive actions or votes on any public agenda items.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss Library Override Levy

The council will hold a special workshop at 6:00 PM to discuss Idaho Department of Transportation costs for the Main Street Improvement project. The regular session at 7:00 PM includes a consent calendar for routine approvals of minutes, bills payable of $1,122,518.76, and payroll of $415,245.47. Key action items include discussion on the Library Override Levy, approval of a $100,000 electric department truck expenditure, design service scopes for the Industrial Treatment Plant expansion, a public hearing for Storybook Park and East Park improvements, and approval of stop signs and final plat for Harrison Estates Phase 3B.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Commission to consider plan amendment for DOT Foods area

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a plan amendment for Revenue Allocation Area 2 and a resolution regarding impact fees. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Review.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to consider ethics code amendments and fiber network funding

The City Council will review an ordinance to repeal and amend sections of the city code regarding ethics enforcement. The body is also deciding on the allocation of remaining RPA funds to the Burley City Fiber Network.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Impact Fee Advisory Committee to vote on recommended impact fees

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting. The committee is scheduled to act on a resolution recommending impact fees.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider amended FY24 budget, $265K sewer bid, and code updates

The Burley City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amended budget for FY24, followed by a vote on the amended budget and appropriation ordinance. Other action items include awarding a $265,457.08 contract for the Force Main Replacement Project, purchasing a dump truck for $85,000, and approving ordinances to repeal and update city codes. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with routine approvals and an executive session to discuss real property and pending litigation.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Impact Fee Advisory Committee to decide on fire impact fee recommendation

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will discuss open meeting laws and then deliberate on fire impact fees. The committee will take action to decide on a recommendation regarding fire impact fees for the city of Burley.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Planning & Zoning to discuss impact fees

The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from the August 21 meeting and discuss impact fees. Impact fees are charges on new development to help fund public infrastructure. This item is a discussion only and may influence future fee decisions.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council to consider FY24 budget amendment, audit contract, and $1.18M in bills

The Burley City Council will hold a regular session to act on a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes, $1,176,015.35 in bills payable (including CDBG reimbursements), and a payroll of $284,611.31. Following the consent calendar, the council will vote on a street closure for Bright Beginning's 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat, approval of Land's End Phase 2a subdivision, a contract with Poulsen VanLeuven & Catmull for the FY24 audit, and Resolution 16-24 to amend the FY24 budget.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Fire impact fee analysis and growth projections on agenda

The Impact Fee Advisory Committee will appoint a chairman, then review impact fee fundamentals, Burley growth projections, and a fire impact fee analysis. These discussions may inform future impact fee rates for new development.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to review Land’s End Phase 2a and wastewater plant contract

The City Council will consider approvals for Land’s End Phase 2a and a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Oxidation System. The body will also vote on a BDA Committee appointment and routine financial payments.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on ordinance for building permit improvements, property offer at 1250 Miller Ave

The Burley City Council will meet in regular session to consider a consent calendar including bills payable of $997,610.55 and payroll of $298,223.28. Action items include approving a road closure for the Simply Hope event, reviewing an enterprise lease, final plat for Lands End Phase 2, an ordinance regarding improvements required for building permit approval, a contract for the airport seal coat and striping project, and an offer for real property at 1250 Miller Ave. The council will also review and discuss a community survey.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Ordinance 1416 for building permit improvements

The Burley City Council approved Ordinance 1416, which establishes improvements required for building permits outside subdivisions, and approved a contract change order for the airport seal coat and striping project. Two items—the Lands End Phase 2 final plat and the offer for property at 1250 Miller Ave—were tabled to the next meeting. The council also reviewed the community survey results for the Parks, Pool and Recreation District.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to vote on FY25 budget and library project bid

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY25 budget and the recovery of foregone amounts. The body will also consider a bid for Library Phase I and the final plat for Glacier Park Phase 7.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY25 budget and library construction bid

The Burley City Council approved the FY25 budget ordinance (1415) with an appropriation of $56,377,847, and awarded the library Phase I construction bid to Peterson Brothers Construction for $760,277. They also approved several other items including the recovery of a foregone amount, a final plat for Glacier Park Phase 7, participation in the Kroger opioid settlement, a Pacific Source agreement, a fire impact fee committee, a CDBG payment, and an airport seal coat contract. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Aug 21, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Planning Commission to review Comprehensive Plan

The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approval of minutes from July 2024 and hold a discussion on reviewing the city's Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves July minutes, moves comp plan to public hearing

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting. The commission reviewed the latest version of the Comprehensive Plan and is ready for it to be published for a public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to vote on FY25 budget and annual appropriation ordinance

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY25 budget and the recovery of foregone amounts. The body will also review the Capital Improvement Plan and consider several contracts and land purchases.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.231M sheriff contract and FY25 budget hearings

The Burley City Council held a special session and workshop, entering executive session for discussion without decisions. In regular session, they approved the consent calendar, opened and closed public hearings for the FY25 budget and a $9,347 foregone amount recovery with no public testimony, and approved the Capital Improvement Plan, Sheriff Contract ($2,231,000 plus $75,000 one-time for vehicles), a 35-acre airport land purchase from BDA, and surplus of two vehicles. The medical contract with Pacific Source was initially tabled but later approved after questions were answered.

Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

Council to consider water lease, road dedications, and fire capital plan

The Burley City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar and several action items. Decisions include approving a water rights lease with Pocatello, accepting road dedication deeds near 27th St and Overland Ave, and voting on a 10-year capital improvement plan for the fire department. Other items include a preliminary plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision, an MOU for wildland fire response, and discussion of a Main Street project and recreation survey.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Ponderosa Park subdivision plat and stop signs

The Burley City Council approved the Ponderosa Park subdivision preliminary plat with 28 lots and associated stop signs, despite one dissenting vote. They also approved a wildland fire MOU, a water rights lease with Pocatello, road dedications, a Suntado lighting incentive, a 10-year fire department capital improvement plan, and Ordinance 1414 on setbacks. The council discussed but did not vote on a community survey draft.

Wed Jul 17, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley P&Z to hold hearings on setback, building permit rules, Ponderosa Park plat

The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed setback ordinance and on proposed building permit improvement requirements. They will also deliberate and decide on the Ponderosa Park preliminary plat, and review the Comprehensive Plan and Sewer Master Plan.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss and approve FY25 draft budget

The Council will hold a special session at 6:30 p.m. to go into executive session for real property acquisition, followed by a regular session at 7:00 p.m. Action items include approval of the consent calendar (minutes, bills payable of $548,635.47, payroll of $334,572.97), acceptance of a $280,000 SS4A Planning Grant, a CDBG funding request, a resolution accepting an EDA grant for a sewer project, discussion and approval of the FY25 draft budget, and disposition options for city real property at RP10S23E287800.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss draft FY25 budget and expenditures

The council will discuss the draft FY25 budget, including projected revenues and expenditures. The agenda also includes approvals for a license agreement for the Cassia County Fair and concrete work for the East Park Bathroom Project.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss city budget and department presentations

The Burley City Council will hold a special workshop meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of the city budget, featuring a review of revenue and expenditures. City departments are also scheduled to provide presentations.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council workshop to discuss city budget revenues and expenditures

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review city budget revenues and expenditures. Presentations by city departments are also scheduled for this meeting.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to consider airsoft gun ordinance and wastewater projects

The council will review an ordinance regarding airsoft gun use within city limits and a lease for an airsoft field. The agenda also includes accepting grants for wastewater transmission lines and an RV park. Additionally, the council will consider utility line crossing agreements and ISP applications for the Burley Fiber Network.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council to review infrastructure bids and utility agreements

The Burley City Council will hold an executive session regarding legal matters before its regular meeting. The council will also consider various contracts, including parking lot bids and utility easement acceptances.

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Wed May 29, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley P&Z to weigh building permit improvement ordinance

The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to act on several items, including a draft ordinance on improvements required for building permit approval and an update on the Comprehensive Plan. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and consider changing next month's regular meeting date.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

Council to approve FY23 audit, roadway project, fire fee consultant

The Burley City Council will consider routine consent items including bills payable of $755,209.39 and payroll of $262,552.81, then take action on the FY23 audit, a roadway development from the city service center (2020 Park Ave) to 16th Street, an Xpress Bill Pay service agreement, a fire impact fee consultant agreement, and participation in a joint pool and recreation community survey. They will also hear a report on Merchant McIntyre Grant activities and discuss Glacier Park HOA drain problems.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley P&Z to discuss sewer master plan, comprehensive plan, and building permit ordinance

The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss meeting times, and receive updates on the Sanitary Sewer Collection System Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider a draft ordinance on improvements required for building permit approval.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Burley Council to discuss legal options, approve $1.5M in bills and payroll

The Burley City Council will hold a special session to discuss legal options for pending or imminent litigation, then a regular session to approve routine items including bills payable of $1,125,134.22 and payroll of $410,828.38. The council will also consider several action items such as approving the annual farmers market, a library building bid packet, a change order for library parking, declaring surplus property, a sewer force main contract, and a regatta event.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024

City Council

Burley City Council discusses 2024-2025 budget priorities and fees

The Burley City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the upcoming 2024-2025 budget, including revenue estimates, expenditures, fees related to growth and annexations, and department wish lists. They will also receive an update on the Industrial Treatment Plant and set council priorities. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final budget approval.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley P&Z to review setback code changes and building permit ordinance

The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission will review proposed amendments to city code regarding setbacks and continue discussion of a draft ordinance on improvements required for building permit approval. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting. The draft ordinance was previously discussed and tabled for further review.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

Council to approve routine payments, street closures, and appointments

The Burley City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent calendar items, several street closures for local events, a proclamation, an RV park reservation system, and a board appointment. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

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Wed Apr 3, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley P&Z to vote on building permit and setback rules

The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to take action on a draft ordinance about improvements required for building permits and to review proposed amendments to city code on setbacks. They will also approve minutes from the March 20 meeting. The agenda is substantive, with two regulatory items up for decision.

Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Council to set new golf fees, approve contracts and regatta

The Burley City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a new golf fees proposal, and consider several action items including a resolution on invocations, the 2024 Idaho Regatta, a Northside Park contract, and a battery purchase for golf carts. The consent calendar includes routine approval of minutes, bills payable of $1,108,754.63, and payroll of $392,425.23. A budget schedule discussion is also on the agenda.

Wed Mar 20, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning discusses setback amendments and building permit requirements

The Commission will review proposed changes to City Code setbacks. The meeting also includes a draft ordinance regarding improvements required for building permit approval.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Burley Council to approve sewer repairs, park bids, telecom rules

The Burley City Council will vote on several routine action items, including approving bids for park and sewer repairs, updating water system standards, and adopting a telecom ordinance. The agenda also includes consent items for minutes, bills payable of $1,672,439.34, and payroll of $250,869.57, plus setting a 2024 budget hearing.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

City Council

Council to discuss wastewater plan and street override levy amendment

The Burley City Council is holding a special session to receive an update on the Industrial Wastewater Plan Improvements and to consider an action item amending the approval of supplemental street override levy documents. The meeting is focused on these two items, with no other business listed.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Council to approve Land's End Subdivision phases and road dedication

The Burley City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including minutes, bills payable of $131,190.92, and payroll of $405,050.01. Action items include conditional approval of Land's End Subdivision Phase 2, approval of Phase 1C, acceptance of a road dedication from the Max Banner Family Trust, and several other property and administrative items. The council will also consider a proclamation for the National Federation of the Blind of Idaho and a wellness resolution.

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Sat Feb 24, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on opposing library district expansion into North Burley

The Burley City Council is holding a special session to consider a single action item: a resolution opposing the proposed Minidoka County Library District including North Burley in its boundaries. The meeting is limited to this one item on the consent calendar.

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Thu Feb 22, 2024

City Council

Recreation Committee to set golf and pool party fees

The Burley Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on fees for golf and pool parties, as well as surplus items. The agenda is brief and contains only these three items, with no further details provided.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Planning and Zoning

P&Z to review setback code changes, Ponderosa plat withdrawal

The Burley Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes, a withdrawal of the Ponderosa Park Preliminary Plat application, and forms for variances and sign permits. They will also review proposed City Code amendments regarding setbacks. The agenda includes both action and discussion items.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

Council to consider land exchange with Suntado and street levy election

The Burley City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a land exchange with Suntado, swapping city property at 1500 Washington for land at approximately 1610 16th Street. They will also consider approving a resolution for a street levy election and ballot language, accept street and utility easements, and review the College of Southern Idaho annual report. Consent items include approval of minutes, bills payable of $394,645.06, and payroll of $259,823.94.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

City Council

Council workshop on library district, wastewater plant, fees, signs, development standards

This is a special workshop meeting of the Burley City Council, held at noon, to discuss several topics rather than make final decisions. The agenda includes updates and discussions on the proposed Greater Cassia Library District, the wastewater treatment plant, city fees, new city signs, city beautification, and city development standards. No votes or final actions are listed on this agenda.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Council to approve street override levy for May ballot

The Burley City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items and several action items. Key decisions include approving an updated agreement for Storybook Park, a license agreement with Eastern Idaho Railroad, and a resolution to place a street override levy on the May ballot. The council will also consider resolutions on records destruction, new basketball courts at East Park, and airport grant agreements.

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Tue Jan 30, 2024

City Council

Burley Recreation Committee to discuss basketball courts, fees, and park projects

The Burley Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss several recreation-related items, including basketball courts at the Skate Park, golf and pool party fees, park signs, and a remodel of Story Book Park. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning Commission meets January 17, 2024

The Commission will review the withdrawal of the Ponderosa Park Preliminary Plat application. Members will also discuss draft language for setback definitions and receive an update on the draft Comprehensive Plan.

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