November 7, 2024 – Council Minutes

Mayor Datwyler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Thursday, Nov 7, 2024.  The pledge of allegiance was given by Rebecca Harrison and the prayer given by Alex Espinosa.      

The mayor asked the clerk to call the roll:

Councilman Espinosa Present 

Councilman Howe Present 

Councilwoman Harrison Present   

Councilwoman Hillman Present    

Councilman Stone Absent   

Councilman Wilder Absent    

Also present: Mitch Bradley, Sam Angell, and Allen Fullmer 

Public Comment: 

None

Public Hearing – Amend Park Budget: 

Public Comment: None

Council Discussion/Decision: 

The mayor stated it needed to be done to do the work on the rodeo grounds. 

Councilwoman Hillman moved to approve and adopt the amended budget for the 2024 Park budget seconded by Councilwoman Harrison.  

The mayor called for a roll call poll:  

Councilman Espinosa Yes  

Councilman Howe Yes 

Councilwoman Harrison Yes   

Councilwoman Hillman Yes

Review and Approve Demo of Rodeo Grandstand:     

Mitch Bradley stated he had received two proposals and may have a third on his computer, but he was able to open the computer.  After having reviewed the email, it was determined it was not responsive to the applicable item.  He then read the two responsive bids:

Jerome Bowen Const – $48,770

Rhodehouse Const     – $58,000

With the two bids, Councilwoman Harrison moved to approve and award the bid to Jerome Bowen Const in the amount of $48,770 seconded by Councilwoman Hillman.  

The mayor called for a roll call poll:  

Councilman Espinosa Yes  

Councilman Howe Yes 

Councilwoman Harrison Yes   

Councilwoman Hillman Yes

Review Proposals for Administrative Services – Water Project: 

The mayor stated the council had received one proposal from Altura in response to the RFP for the upcoming water project.  The clerk confirmed he had received two responses from other companies, both declining to offer a response. 

Councilwoman Harrison moved to approve the proposal and to select Altura Consulting as the responsive company and approve Altura Consulting to draft an agreement for services for the water project. Seconded by councilman Espinosa.  

The mayor called for a voice poll: all in favor none opposed.

ITD – Annis Hwy. Project – Resolution #220-2024:

Idaho Transportation Dept (ITD) is requesting execution of an agreement wherein the city is committing 7.34% of the estimated cost $2.855 million project.  They are requesting an initial deposit of $2,000 to begin securing a consultant for the project.  They are also requesting the passage of resolution #220-2024.  

Councilman Espinosa moved to read and adopt resolution #220-2024 seconded by Councilwoman Hillman.  

The mayor called for a roll call poll:  

Councilman Espinosa Yes  

Councilman Howe Yes 

Councilwoman Harrison Yes   

Councilwoman Hillman Yes

Renewal of Employee Health Insurance: 

The Regency health insurance is due to renew.  The city’s broker has presented the three current plans along with the renewal fee for them plus one additional plan which he felt the city should review and consider.  After discussion of the alternative plan, it was decided to keep the three existing Regency plans. 

Councilman Espinosa moved to keep the three Regency plans which the city has and renew them for the coming year, seconded by Councilwoman Hillman.  

The mayor called for a voice poll: all in favor none opposed.  

Investment of city funds – Mountain America Credit Union: 

Mountain America Credit Union has requested the city to consider investing its surplus funds with them. Currently, they offer a higher interest rate compared to the state’s Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). Given that the city has approximately $1 million in surplus funds, the clerk recommends that the city authorize the investment of these funds with Mountain America Credit Union.

Councilwoman Harrison moved to authorize the investment of funds with Mountain America Credit Union seconded by Councilman Howe.  

The mayor called for a roll call poll:  

Councilman Espinosa Yes  

Councilman Howe Yes 

Councilwoman Harrison Yes   

Councilwoman Hillman Yes

Review and Approve of Minutes: 

Councilwoman Harrison moved to approve the minutes of October 17, 2024, seconded by Councilman Howe. 

The mayor called for a voice poll: all in favor none opposed with Councilman Espinosa abstaining.  

Review and Approval of Bills: 

The noted there was an addition to the bill list in the amount of $153.41 for Car Quest for the reissuance of voided checks.  

Councilman Howe moved to approve the bills list with the addition of the $153.41 seconded by Councilwoman Hillman.  

The mayor called for a roll call poll:  

Councilman Espinosa Yes  

Councilman Howe Yes 

Councilwoman Harrison Yes   

Councilwoman Hillman Yes

Adjournment: 

Councilwoman Hillman moved to adjourn seconded by Councilman Espinosa.

The mayor called for a voice poll: all in favor none opposed. 

Meeting adjourned: 7:58 PM

CITY OF RIGBY

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Richard Datwyler, Mayor

ATTEST:

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David Swager, clerk 

Pass at a regular council meeting held Thursday November 21, 2024, with a voice poll:  all in favor none opposed with Councilman Stone and Wilder abstaining. 

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