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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Minutes City of Chubbuck Council Study Session Minutes June 17, 2026 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Burch COUNCIL PRESENT: Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, Norman Reece, and Dan Heiner. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney Burch, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works Director Bridger Morrison, Municipal Services Director Kami Berger, Planning Manager Don Matson, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, and City Clerk Joey Bowers. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. General Fund Budget Request Summary. The Council reviewed the general fund budget requests and discussed priorities. 2. Discussion on City Investment Funds. City Treasurer Eric Jablonski reviewed the city's current investment funds and presented opportunities to achieve higher rates of return. City Attorney Ryan Lewis arrived to the meeting at 5pm. 3. Yellowstone Corridor – Landscape Code Enforcement. Mayor Rodney Burch discussed opportunities to improve the appearance and maintenance of the Yellowstone Corridor, a key gateway for visitors and an important area for residents and businesses. Concerns have been raised by community members regarding property upkeep and landscaping along the corridor. The Council supported beginning with direct outreach to property owners and businesses to encourage voluntary participation and establish a shared vision for corridor improvements. Discussion also included exploring a grant or matching-funds program, potentially in partnership with the Chubbuck Development Authority, to assist with landscaping, cleanup efforts, irrigation upgrades, and similar improvements. Code enforcement was discussed as a potential tool but only as a last resort if cooperative and voluntary efforts are unsuccessful. ADJOURN: Mayor Rodney Burch adjourned at 5:24. City of Chubbuck Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 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 Heiner COUNCIL PRESENT: Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, Norman Reece, and Dan Heiner. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rodney Burch, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works Director Bridger Morrison, Municipal Services Director Kami Berger, Planning Manager Don Matson, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, and City Clerk Joey Bowers. DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS: None were reported APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2026. Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval of minutes. Roll Call: Evans-yes, Hernandez-yes, Reece-yes, Heiner-yes, motion passed. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Approval of the Fox Hollow Estates Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). 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 for approval of the Fox Hollow Estates Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented with conditions. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Hernandez-yes, Reece-yes, Heiner-yes, Evans-yes, motion passed. 2. Approval of the Brookstone Estates Div. 15 Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). 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 Reece motioned for approval of the Brookstone Estates Div. 15 Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented with conditions. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Reece-yes, Heiner-yes, Evans-yes, Hernandez-yes, motion passed. 3. Approval of Firework Permit for 2026. (Council will discuss the applications and if they meet city code). Councilmember Evans motioned for approval of a firework permit for 2026 contingent on final inspection from the Fire Department. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Heiner-yes, Evans-yes, Hernandez-yes, Reece-yes, motion passed. 4. Review the Bids for the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Mill and Overlay Project and possibly authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract. Public Works Director Bridger Morrison presented the 2026 pavement maintenance mill and overlay project bid and stated that this bid came in within budget. Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the 2026 pavement maintenance mill and overlay project and authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Suncore Construction in the amount of $676,402 as presented. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Hernandez-yes, Evans-yes, Reece-yes, Heiner-yes, motion passed. 5. Resolution 2026-XX Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Cooperative Agreement associated with the widening of Yellowstone Hwy from Park Lawn to Siphon Road, and to possibly authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract. (Council will discuss an agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department). Public Works Director Bridger Morrison provided an overview of a future Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) project involving the widening of Yellowstone Highway from Park Lawn to Siphon Road. Because the City had not yet received the final cooperative agreement, the Council moved the agenda item to a future meeting for consideration. 6. Groundwater mitigation discussion and consider approving the Mayor to enter into agreement to participate in the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Cities’ Mitigation Plan. Public Works Director Bridger Morrison presented an agreement to participate in the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Cities’ Mitigation Plan Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve an agreement to participate in the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Cities’ Mitigation Plan and authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Reece-yes, Heiner-yes, Hernandez-yes, Evans-yes, motion passed. CLAIMS: 1. City of Chubbuck claims for June 17, 2026 as presented to Mayor Burch and Council. Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented. Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Evans-yes, Reece-yes, Heiner-yes, Hernandez-yes, motion passed. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mayor Report: the Mayor may review non-actionable topics not already on the agenda that should be brought to the Council’s attention, if any. The Mayor gave an update on the City’s adopt a park program, and recognized Police Chief Nick Sasser. 2. Council Report: Councilmembers may review non-actionable topics not already on the agenda that should be brought to the Council’s attention, if any. The Council didn’t have anything to report. ADJOURN: Mayor Rodney Burch adjourned at 6:30.