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City of Chubbuck
Council Meeting Minutes
July 2, 2025
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Hernandez
COUNCIL PRESENT: Roger Hernandez, Melanie Evans, Dan Heiner, and Norman Reece.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works
Director Bridger Morrison, Planning Manager Don Matson, Development Services Manager
Sean Harris, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Fire Chief
Merlin Miller, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS: None were reported.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 4, 2025 and June 23, 2025.
Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the June 4, 2025 Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the June 23, 2025 Joint Study Session Meeting
minutes. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -recused, motion passed.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. The Swearing in of Chubbuck Police Officers.
Chief Nick Sasser presented Officers Gabe Young, Kayden Cummings, Stetson Blair,
and Kobe Lusk. Officers Young, Cummings, Blair, and Lusk were sworn in by Mayor
England.
2. Appeal of Design Review Committee's Decision for Parking Exception on Mingo Lane
(5015 Yellowstone Ave.), in accordance with section 18.16.040.H of City Code.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Applicant Chad Harding presented an appeal of the Design Review Committee's
Decision for denial based on the Access Management Guidelines that were adopted in
2016, which requires a single approach with a maximum width of 40' and a 50' throat
depth. Mr. Harding also stated that this was an infill project, and adjustments should be
granted to accommodate these issues that are outside of the control of the developer.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that the applicant had In accordance with
Section 18.16.040.H of City Code filed an appeal of a Design Review Committee
Decision for denial. Mr. Matson presented that city code requires that the Bannock
Transportation Planning Organization (BTPO) Access Management Guidelines be
satisfied (section 16.12.025) and that the Design Review Committee review projects for
conformance with the Access Management Guidelines. The Committee determined that
the proposed layout would result in numerous and concentrated vehicles backing into the
roadway, resulting in delays to traffic and increased risk of accidents. Mr. Matson also
stated that if the Council did grant an exception that the applicant would still be required
to make some layout adjustments to the application to meet all the remaining conditions.
Councilmember Evans motioned to grant an appeal to allow vehicle access which will also allow
backing into the roadway as presented by the applicant. Vehicle access was the only condition
requested for reconsideration, all other conditions will be required to go back before the Design
Review Committee for final review and approval.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
3. Approval of the Bullock Subdivision Short Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of
law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Michael O'Reilly from Kimley-Horn & Associates Inc. represented the applicant. Mr.
O'Reilly presented a 1 lot short plat for 1 commercial building lot in the Bullock
Subdivision.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code as presented with conditions. '
Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the Bullock Subdivision short plat and the findings,
facts and conclusions of law with conditions as presented by City Staff.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
4. Review and Accept bid for the 2025 Micro Surfacing Project and possibly authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract for asphalt maintenance.
Public Works Director Bridger Morrison presented the 2025 Micro Surfacing Project
bid and stated that this bid came in within budget.
Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the 2025 Micro Surfacing Project and authorize the
Mayor to enter into a contract with VSS International in the amount of $196,188.74 as presented.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
5. Adopt Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
(Council will discuss the adoption of a tentative budget for 2026).
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for approval of the preliminary tentative budget.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
6. Discussion on Council Email.
(Council will discuss potential improvements, record keeping, and responsiveness).
CLAIMS:
Mayor Kevin England reminded the council to check their city email on a regular bases.
City of Chubbuck claims for July 2, 2025 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
AwouRN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:40.
4JOe�ity Clerk Kevin E4-ayor