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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK I I H H 0 City of Chubbuck Council Study Session Minutes September 2, 2026 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Burch COUNCIL PRESENT: Roger Hernandez, Melanie Evans, 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, Fire Chief Chas Clark, Fireman Matt McHargue, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, and Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Clearwater Financial — C.I.D. Discussion, and Yellowstone URA Revenue Bonds. Jace Perry and Sheridan Sylvester from Clearwater Financial went over Community Infrastructure Districts (CID) and Urban Renewal Area (URA) Revenue bonds. 2. ISO Rating Efforts/Outcomes. Fire Chief Chas Clark presented that the Idaho Surveying and Rating Bureau (ISRB) grades communities on a 1 -to -10 scale. Class 1 represents exemplary fire protection; Class 10 means the area does not meet minimum criteria for recognition. Chubbuck now sits at Class 2 the second-highest class available. Chubbuck ranks amongl l of the highest-rated fire protection communities in Idaho, demonstrating significant progress in fire protection capability and community resilience 3. Wildland Fire Efforts. Fire Chief Chas Clark and Fireman Matt McHargue went over the Chubbuck wildland cooperative program/agreement with the Idaho Department of Lands. 4. ISU — Bengal Community Partnership Agreement Discussion. Mayor Rodney Burch presented a Bengal Community Partnership Agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). ADJOURN: Mayor Rodney Burch adjourned at 5:56. CHUBBUCK I I H H 0 City of Chubbuck Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 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: Roger Hernandez, Melanie Evans, 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, Fire Chief Chas Clark, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Eric Jablonski, and Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson. DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS: None were reported. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 19, 2026. Councilmember Evans motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval of minutes. Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed. PROCLAMATIONS: 1. National Recovery Month Mayor Rodney Burch read aloud a proclamation. 2. Constitution Week Mayor Rodney Burch read aloud a proclamation. GENERAL BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance 890 for the Annexation of approximately 25.17 acres of land, and to Specify the Zoning Limited Residential (R-2), located approximately 1,900 feet south of Siphon Rd, west of Cole St, north of the Church Lateral canal, and approximately 970 feet east of Philbin Rd. (Council will discuss the annexation of 25.17 acres into the City limits). Planning Manager Don Matson presented an annexation and initial zoning designation of property into the Limited Residential (R-2) Land Use District; and stated that this application had been reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet the comprehensive plan and all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code, as presented. Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed. Councilmember Evans motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one time in full for Ordinance 890. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for waiver. Roll Call: Evans -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed. Councilmember Heiner motioned for adoption of Ordinance 890 as presented, with conditions. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption. Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed. 2. Discussion and consider approving the Mayor to enter into an Automatic Aid Agreement with Pocatello Fire Department. Chief Chas Clark presented an automatic aid agreement; which means the closest appropriate fire resource is dispatched automatically, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve an automatic aid agreement with Pocatello Fire Department and authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed. 3. Discussion and Possibly declaring the City's surplus asphalt millings as surplus property having no value to the City and authorize the disposal and donation of the material to Bannock County. Councilmember Hernandez motioned to declare the City's surplus asphalt millings as surplus property having no value to the City and authorize the disposal and donation of the material to Bannock County. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed. CLAIMS: City of Chubbuck claims for September 2, 2026 as presented to Mayor Burch and Council. Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -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. Discussion topics included Breakfast with the Governor and a combined study session with the City Council, Chubbuck Development Authority, and Land Use and Development Commission. 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 6:28.