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Burley council swears in two new members, names Kimberli Seely council president and approves stop‑sign grant application
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Burley City Council swore in newly elected members Craig Mills and Raulan Young, elected Kimberli Seely as council president, approved a hybrid‑delivery LSHIP grant application for stop‑sign replacement (estimated $78,782.16, city match $5,782.61) and adopted routine bills and payroll.
Burley’s City Council on Jan. 6 conducted a brief meeting that included an executive‑session discussion of a potential property interest, the swearing‑in of newly elected members, the selection of a new council president and approval to apply for a state grant to replace and add stop signs.
Mayor Steve Ormond called a special meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. and the council voted to enter executive session under Idaho Code Section 74‑206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring an interest in real property not owned by a public agency. Casey Andersen moved to enter executive session and Kimberli Seely seconded; a roll‑call vote recorded Powell, Seely, Andersen and Hansen as voting in favor while Craner and Morgan were absent. The council invited Council‑elect Craig Mills and Council‑elect Raulan Young to join that session. Staff present included City Administrator Brett Boyer, City Attorney Dave Shirley and Airport Manager Kevin Gebhart. Council minutes state that discussion occurred and no final decisions were made during the executive session.
The regular meeting convened at about 7:00 p.m. The consent calendar — including minutes from the Dec. 16, 2025 special meeting, bills payable of $962,943.31 and payrolls of $441,888.38 and $266,276.44 — was read and approved by motion (Andersen moved; Craner seconded) on a unanimous roll‑call vote.
City Clerk Elois Joseph‑Pieterse administered oaths of office to Council‑elect Craig Mills and Council‑elect Raulan Young and swore in Casey Andersen and Mayor Steve Ormond for the term January 2026–December 2029.
During a short leadership election, Jim Powell moved and Casey Andersen seconded to appoint Kimberli Seely as Council President for a two‑year term. The roll call was unanimous and Seely was elected by a 6–0 vote.
City Engineer Dave Waldron presented a proposal to seek an LSHIP grant to replace and add approved stop signs. Waldron described two delivery options — the city doing the work, a contractor doing the work, or a hybrid mix — and recommended the hybrid option. Staff estimated the total project cost at $78,782.16 with a city match of $5,782.61. The grant application is due Jan. 29, 2026; staff anticipates receiving funds by summer 2026 and beginning work in Fall/Winter 2026. The council approved the staff‑recommended hybrid option and authorized the mayor to sign the application by unanimous vote.
Mayor Ormond and staff then offered reports and upcoming items: thanks to departments for holiday events and alley cleanups; a planned Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant workshop at the next council meeting (6:00 p.m. start); a road‑project payment to the Petersen family (no amount specified in the meeting record); a proposed larger July 4th celebration for 2026; and an Economic Development plan to apply for a waterway improvement grant for Rivers Edge Park dock improvements. Library Director Tayce Robinson said library construction is nearly complete and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony is anticipated Feb. 17, 2026, at noon.
The council adjourned at approximately 7:28 p.m.
Votes at a glance: • Executive session motion (enter executive session under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(c)): moved by Casey Andersen, seconded by Kimberli Seely. Roll call: Powell, Seely, Andersen, Hansen — yes; Craner, Morgan — absent. Result: approved 4–0 (two absent). • Consent calendar (minutes; bills payable $962,943.31; payrolls $441,888.38 and $266,276.44): moved by Casey Andersen, seconded by John Craner. Roll call: unanimous. Result: approved 6–0. • Election of Council President (appoint Kimberli Seely to two‑year term): moved by Jim Powell, seconded by Casey Andersen. Roll call: unanimous. Result: approved 6–0. • LSHIP grant application (stop sign replacement/addition; hybrid delivery recommended; project est. $78,782.16; city match $5,782.61): moved by Casey Andersen, seconded by Kimberli Seely. Roll call: unanimous. Result: approved 6–0. • Adjournment: moved by Casey Andersen, seconded by Kimberli Seely. Voice vote: unanimous. Result: approved.
What’s next: The council scheduled an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant workshop at the next meeting (6:00 p.m.). The LSHIP grant application is due Jan. 29, 2026; library ribbon‑cutting is planned for Feb. 17, 2026.
