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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK I I H H 0 City of Chubbuck Council Study Session Minutes February 4, 2026 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202 CALL To ORDER: Mayor Burch COUNCIL PRESENT: Roger Hernandez, Norman Reece, Dan Heiner, and Melanie Evans. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney Burch, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works Operations Manager Kami Berger, Parks Manager Aaron Schilhabel, Building Official Ron Osborn, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, Senior Engineering Technician Derek Kennedy, Planning Manager Don Matson, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Fire Chief Chas Clark, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, and City Clerk Joey Bowers. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Presentation from Portneuf Health Trust / Healthy City USA. Presentation from Shaun Menchaca President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Portneuf Health Trust/ Healthy City USA. 2. Update on America 250 Event. City Clerk Joey Bowers gave an update on an event and possible grant for the Idaho Commemoration and the United States Semiquincentennial. 3. Discussion on City Events (Movies in the Park, Chubbuck Days). City Clerk Joey Bowers gave an update on movies in the park and the Chubbuck Days events. 4. Cash Fund Review — Fund Type, Purpose, Restrictions. This item of business was removed from the agenda. 5. Draft FY27 Budget Timeline. City Treasurer Eric Jablonski presented a FY27 budget schedule. 6. Discussion on Establishing Building and Development Advisory Committee. City Attorney Ryan Lewis presented the establishment of an executive advisory committee. 7. Discussion on Establishing Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. City Attorney Ryan Lewis presented the establishment of an executive advisory committee. ADJOURN: Mayor Rodney Burch adjourned at 4:52. CHUBBUCK I I H H 0 City of Chubbuck Council Meeting Minutes February 4, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Burch PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Evans COUNCIL PRESENT: Roger Hernandez, Norman Reece, Dan Heiner, and Melanie Evans. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney Burch, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works Operations Manager Kami Berger, Planning Manager Don Matson, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Fire Chief Chas Clark, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, and City Clerk Joey Bowers. DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS: None were reported. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 21, 2026. Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of the Council Meeting minutes. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval of minutes. Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. The Swearing in of Chas Clark as the Chubbuck Fire Chief. Mayor Rodney Burch administered the oath of office to Fire Chief Chas Clark. 2. Review and Possible Adoption of Resolution 2026-03 to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Designations Map from Commercial to High Density Residential on .87 acres approximately 740 feet south of New Day Parkway between Park Lawn Dr. and the Union Pacific Railroad. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). Applicant Brandon Ratliff presented an application for a comprehensive plan amendment to the future land use map. Councilmember Heiner motioned for adoption of Resolution 2026-03 as presented. Councilmember Reece seconded motion for adoption. Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed. 3. Review and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 886 for a Title Map Amendment (zone change) from General Commercial (C-2) to Dense Residential (R-4) on approximately .43 acres of land, located between Park Lawn Dr. and the Union Pacific Railroad, approximately 740 feet south of New Day Pkwy. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). Applicant Brandon Ratliff presented an application for a zone change from General Commercial (C-2) to Dense Residential (R-4). Councilmember Reece motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one time in full for Ordinance 886. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for waiver. Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed. Councilmember Reece motioned for adoption of Ordinance 886 as presented. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for adoption. Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed. 4. Review and Possible Approval to Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) regarding railroad crossing. Mayor Rodney Burch presented an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) regarding railroad crossing improvements on Chubbuck Road. Councilmember Heiner motioned to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) regarding railroad crossing on Chubbuck Road as presented. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed. CLAIMS: City of Chubbuck claims for February 4, 2026 as presented to Mayor Burch and Council. (Action Item) Councilmember Evans motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Portneuf Urgent Care ribbon cutting ceremony. ADJOURN: Mayor Rodney Burch adjourned at 6:18.