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August 04, 2021 �� REXBURG
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Rexburg,ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax:208.359.3022
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Christopher Mann Jordan Busby
Mikel Walker Tisha Flora
Brad Wolfe Bryanna Johnson
City Staff:
Stephen Zollinger—City Attorney
Matt Nielson—Finance Officer
Keith Davidson—Public Works Director
Alan Parkinson—Planning&Zoning
Administrator
Scott Johnson—Economic Development Director
Deborah Lovejoy—City Clerk
6:30 P.M. City Hall
Police Patrol Sergeant Whetten said the prayer.
Council Member Wolfe led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Walker, Council
Member Wolfe, Council President Busby, and Mayor Merrill.
Council Member Mann asked to be excused.
Public Comment: not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes);issues may be considered for
discussion on a future agenda. Please keep comments on point and respectful.
Staff Reports:
A. Human Resources: Review and Approval of Employee Paid Holidays—Terri Hill
Human Resources Director Hill said she has been approached by some city employees regarding
Governor Brad Little's proclamation recognizing June 19—Known as "Juneteenth". She said she is in an
email chain with several cities and counties regarding their recommendation to consider
Juneteenth/Freedom as a paid holiday for their employees. There were two counties that have already
recognized it as a paid holiday. The other cities and counties will decided closer to the end of their Fiscal
Year.
Human Resources Director Hill said she is recommending Juneteenth be added as a paid holiday. She
reviewed the current city observed holidays.
Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation recognizing June 19—known as "Juneteenth"—as a new legal
public holiday observed by Idaho Code following the passage of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act,
which President Joe Biden signed into law on June 17, 2021.
CURRENT CITY OF REXBURG HOLIDAYS The City will grant holiday time off to all employees on the holidays listed
below.
New Year's Day(January 1)
Martin Luther King,Jr.Day(third Monday in January)
Presidents'Day(third Monday in February)
Memorial Day(last Monday in May)
Independence Day(July 4)
Labor Day(first Monday in September)
Patriots Day/Emergency Services Day(September 11)for MFD and Police Employees Only
Veteran's Day(November 11)
Thanksgiving(fourth Thursday in November)
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve(4 hours(5.6 hours for MFD24 Employees)of Holiday,but only when it falls on a Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,or Thursday).
Christmas(December 25)
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New Year's Eve(4 hours(5.6 hours for MFD24 Employees)of Holiday,but only when it falls on a Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,or Thursday).
PROPOSED CITY OF REXBURG HOLIDAYS The City will grant holiday time off to all employees on the holidays
listed below.
New Year's Day(January 1)
Martin Luther King,Jr.Day(third Monday in January)
Presidents'Day(third Monday in February)
Memorial Day(last Monday in May)
Juneteenth/Freedom Day(June 19)
Independence Day(July 4)
Labor Day(first Monday in September)
Patriots Day/Emergency Services Day(September 11)for MFD and Police Employees Only
Veteran's Day(November 11)
Thanksgiving(fourth Thursday in November)
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve(4 hours(5.6 hours for MFD24 Employees)of Holiday,but only when it falls on a Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,or Thursday).
Christmas(December 25)
New Year's Eve(4 hours(5.6 hours for MFD24 Employees)of Holiday,but only when it falls on a Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,or Thursday).
Council President Busby asked if all of the holidays listed above are paid holidays. Human Resources
Director Hill replied yes all of the current holidays are paid holidays. Council President Busby questioned
when Governor Little mandates a holiday do the cities have to pay for the holiday? Human Resources
Director Hill explained Governor Litde on a state level said they are recognizing Juneteenth/Freedom Day
as holiday. The Rexburg City Council has the option of recognizing the holiday. She said she is before City
Council representing the city employees to recommend adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday. There are 12
current paid holidays.
Council Member Johnson said there is significance to Juneteenth therefore she is in favor of adding it as a
paid holiday. Mayor Merrill said he agrees with Council Member Johnson there is significance to Juneteenth.
The only down side of adding a paid holiday is the cost associated with a paid holiday. Human Resources
Director Hill said a paid holiday cost the city about$34,000. Council President Busby asked if the holiday
has to be a paid holiday. Human Resources Director Hill replied the holiday could be left optional for those
wanting to observe the holiday; however,leaving the holiday as an option would cause confusion.
Council Member Johnson explained there are other comparable paid holidays already being observed. She
said she understands there are costs associated for paid holidays;however,there are also benefits that out
way those costs. Council Member Walker said the Juneteenth/Freedom Day has been recognized nationally
and on the state level he doesn't see a reason why it wouldn't be on a city level given the dates significance.
Council Member Mann said he is in favor of adding Juneteenth as a holiday and for City Hall Offices to be
closed.
Mayor Merrill asked if the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday it be observed on those days without
closing city hall on the Friday or Monday before the holiday. Human Resources Director Hill said she
recommends the holiday be observed as the current holidays are with city offices being closed.
Council President Busby asked where the funds to pay for the holiday will be budget from. Finance
Officer Nielson replied the expense comes from a loss of productivity not an actual cost.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve the update Employee Paid Holiday
recognizing June 19 —known as "Juneteenth"—as a new legal public holiday; Council Member
Walker seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
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B. Finance: -Matt Nielson
1. Finance Report
Finance Officer Nielson gave an update on the budget process. The Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation
Budget will be third read at tonight's meeting. Then there will be a couple public hearings for the amended
budget and utility rates which will be affective in October. One of the major items of the budgeting process
is to fill out the L2 document that certifies the property tax with the state. The document is slightly more
convoluted then years passed because of the new house bill. Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the
Expenditure Budget Summary Report.
CITY OF REXBURG BUDGET SUMMARY REPORT
FY 2021 9 months ending
6/3012021 Page 1
EXPENDITURES BUDGET ACTUAL 75% FORECAST
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Misc.DepartmentslCategories
Arts 667,300 439,818 66% 656,500
Building Safety 857,300 635,498 74% 845,800
CustomerServices 339,500 255,281 75% 330,000
Economic Development 382,800 296,222 77% 407,000
Emergency Services 4,478,300 3,472,455 78% 4,761,600
Finanrdal Management 1,229,7UO 698,738 57% 998,400
GIs 361,000 256,647 71% 349,200
Golf Courses 979,400 630,519 64% 1,193,700
Human Resources 175,900 130,458 74% 175,300
Information Technology 711,300 492,081 69% 685,300
Legacy Flight Museum 73,500 47,784 60% 197,900
Legal Services 287,300 212,803 74% 281,000
Mayor,Council&Mayor's Youth Advisory Board n%20D 234,054 69% 330,700
Miscellaneous 316,700 301,011 95% 355,800
Parks&Ball Diamonds 798,000 494.672 62% 832,500
Planning&Zoning 407,300 275,276 68% 388,600
Recreation Administration&Programs 565,900 409,757 72% 526,000
Rexburg Rapids 470,000 225,010 46% 461,200
Total Misc.DepanmeatslCategories 13,440,400 9,503;690 71% 13,778,500
Pal Ica Department
Administration Division&Fund 09 1,473,30D 1,211,700 82% 1,526,700
Patrol Division&Funds 13 2,412,801) 1,719,807 71% 2,327,000
Investigations Division 788,901) 632,279 80% 832,5DO
Community Services Division&Funds 08,11,14 735,600 516,336 70% 692,700
Support Service&Logistics 4,500 0%
Total Police Department 5,415,100 4,060,122 75% 5,379,800
Public Works
Building Maintenance 66,500 50,630 76% 68,100
Shop 578,700 409,348 71% 586,300
SoniM6cn 2,532,90D 1.932,429 76% 2,625.100
Water 3,126,001) 2.262.699 72% 3,079.490
Wastewater-Treatment 3,090,900 2.235,814 72% 3.087,800
Wastewater-Collections 1,742.200 1.332,779 76% 1.785.400
Street Operations 2,913,306 1,650,319 57% 3,076,600
Total Public Works 14,050,500 9,674,018 70% 14,306,700
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 32,906,000 23,458,030 71% 33,463,000
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Engineering 574,000 428,326 75% 505.300
Street Repair Contracts 1,203.600 41 0% 310,000
Construction 06.30,31,32,39,41,42,44,48,49,51-5&82,84,85 11,413,200 3.166,233 28% 8.323.200
Contributed Capital Offset 1,325.000 18,749 1% 1.325,000
Capital Reserve Funds 07,18,20,33,34.35,38 1,372,900 39,804 3% 553,600
LID Debt Service Funds 59.69 1,112,200 15,326 1% 863,800
Trust&RLF Funds 15.16,19,21,22,90,91 573.300 19,954 3% 44,600
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 17,574,200 3,888,433 21% 11,986,500
Contingent Operating Expanses 4,811,700 0% 41,700
Contingent Capital Expenses 5,113,300 0% 90,700
Internal Transfers Out for Operations 4,054,400 2,022,259 50% 4,178,000
Internal Transfers Out for Capital 8,335,500 292,499 4% 8,810,300
TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR ALL FUNDS 72,T95,100 29,461,221 40% 58,570,200
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Revenues Budget Summary Report. The Permits and
Licenses are at 103%. The Property Tax are 67%; however, a payment was recently received that payment
will change the percentage close to 100%
CITY OF REXBURG BUDGET SUMMARY REPORT
FY 2021 9 months ending
6/3012021 Page 2
REVENUES BUDGET ACTUAL 75% FORECAST
OPERATING REVENUES
County Road Tax 870.000 405,292 47% 800,000
Federal Grants 2,564,099 6,025,162 235% 6,373,112
Franchise Fees 1,777,700 1,117,281 63% 1,780,600
Fund Balances for Operations 4,030,901 0% 2,780,000
Investment Earnings 129,100 114,633 89% 147,400
Unrealized Gain(Loss) -82,456 3% -16,000
Interlund Charges for Services-Overhead 3,441,80D 2,546,475 74% 3,441,900
Miscellaneous 517,300 374,653 72% 456,5DO
Operating Contributions 3,279,300 2,183,861 67% 3,453,300
Parks,Rscrsalion,Museums,Arts,Gulf 1,475,900 950,306 65% 1,696,900
Permils&Licenses 760,300 784400 103% 996,500
Property Tax 4,152,2UD 2,855,982 69% 4,152200
State Taxes&Grants 3,654,900 2,778,541) 75% 5,227,3110
Utility Charges-Water 3,258,300 2,198;923 67% 3,428,500
Utility Charges-Wastewater 5,201,900 3,904,708 75% 5,335,660
Utility Charges-Sanitation 2,526,0017 2,049,577 81% 2,633,500
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 37,639,70D 28,209,437 75% 42,689,912
CAPITAL REVENUES
Borrowing-DEO Water Loan 1,473,000 0%
Capital Reserve Fees&Impact Fees 2,094,300 1.492,844 71% 2,38D,400
Capital Reserve Can}rover Balances 6,464,000 0% 7,296,400
Construction Funds 3,645,600 395,303 11% 3,08a,300
Contributed Capital 825,000 18,749 2% 825,000
Engineering Billings 574,000 D% 563,300
Fund Balances for Capital 1,727,900 D% 1,555,600
Grants&Contributions 3,547,100 163,939 5% 1,162,900
LID Funds 330,70D 73,771 7% 1,632,100
Trust Funds 2,104.40D 654,856 31% 2,213,200
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUES 22,786,000 2,7411,462 12% 20,659,200
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Contingent Operating Revenues 0%
Contingent Capital Revenues 0%
Internal Transfers In for Operations 4,028,900 2,004,835 50% 4,140,800
Internal Transfers In for Capital 8,340,500 311,249 4% 8,925.800
TOTAL REVENUES ALL FUNDS 72,795,100 33,273,783 46% 76,414,812
OPERATIONS SUMMARY
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 41,668,600 30,214,072 75% 46,829,812
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 41,772,106 25,460,289 71% 37,662,700
---NET OPERATIONS -103,500 4,733,783 9,147,112
CAPITAL SUMMARY
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUES 31,126,500 3,059,711 12% 29,585,060
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 31,023,000 3,960,932 21% 20,887,560
•==NET CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS 103,506 -921,221 8,697,500
TOTAL ALL REVENUES 72,795,100 33,273,783 46% 76,414,812
TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES 72,795,100 29,461,221 40% 58,570,20D
NET ALL REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 0 3,812,562 17,844.612
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment Balance Report.
CITY OF REXBURG CASH & INVESTMENT
FY 2021 BALANCE REPORT
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BALANCE AS
9%of Tota l OF
CASH&INVESTMENTS [1 YEAR 1-5 YEARS >5 YEARS Portfolio 613012021
Bank of Commerce Bank CD 261,496 0,70% 261,4%
Bank of Commerce Legacy FM 36,705 0.10% 38,705
Beehive Credit Union CD 250,152 0,67% 258152
Cash On Hand 5,370 0.01% 5,370
City Golf Cart CD 45,960 0.12% 45,960
East Idaho CU CD 255,914 0.69% 255,914
Idaho Central Credit Union CD 250,G25 0.67% 25D,025
Key Bank Checking[RTF} 253,901 068% 253,901
Moreton Asset Management 3,159,997 2,192,948 14.48% 5,382,945
Mountain America Credit Union 251,461 0.68% 251,461
Real Estate Investments�Streei 337,295 0.91% 337,295
Slate Diversified Bnnd Fund 1,203,466 2,171,294 7$4,614 11.14% 4,139,374
State LGIP--City 7,751,414 277,716 21.60% 8,029,130
State LGIP-Fire District 632,695 21,593 1.68% 624,288
TVI-Bond Investment 648,496 2,339,758 589,470 976% 3,627,723
Wells Fargo Drug Fund Checking 13,086 0.04% 13,086
Wells Fargo Fire District Banking 739,449 1.99% 739,449
Wesimark CD 254,847 0.69% 254,847
Dons Bank Capital Advisors 4,081,448 1,130,0417 14,02% 5,211,488
Zions Bank Collateralized AcG 6,003,G79 18.15% 6,003,079
Zions Bank General Checking 1,175,383 3,16% 1,175,383
Dons Bank Payroll Checking 21,833 0,06% 21,833
TOTAL 27,683,471 8,133,349 1,354,084 100% 37,1701
%OF TOTAL PORTFOLIO 74,5% 21.9% 3,6% 100%
I,Matthew K.Nielson,as Treasurer of the City of Rexburg,hereby under oath,cer8fy to the best of my knowledge,
that the above accounting of expenses,revenues,and cash and investment balances is true and correct.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Treasurer's Expeniture Report.
CITY OF REXBURG
TREASURER'S EXPENDITURE REPORT BY FUND
FISCAL YEAR TO DATE.ENDING V39t7021 @ M%of tha FISCAL YEAR 2071
tt FUND WAGES CAPITAL OTHER T07AL BUDGET SPENT FUND BAL CASH BAL
46 AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION 13,376 0 93,376 630,000 2% 69,954 79,954
47 AIRPORT OPERATIONS 1,63e 21,070 40,019 62,727 79,800 79% -26,692 -36,252
49 AIRPORT RESERVE 6 43,000 0% 968,56% 958,564
36 ARTS PROMULGATION 29;999 29,999 71.800 42% 40,290 44.290
62 BROADBAND FIBER INITIATIVE 16,457 2,001 18,457 39,000 62% 2,056 2,056
26 BUILDING SAFETY AND PBZ 437,702 37,472 435.600 990,774 2=800 41% 1,432,941 1,474.062
95 CITY 50110 FOUNDATION 0 23,800 D% 5,069 5.89
86 COWUN17Y SAFETY LIGHTING 15,210 46,445 61,056 494,300 12% 455,332 437,003
32 lJ7S FIRE STATION ADDITION 0 400,000 476
a3 El BUSINESS COMPETITION 15,000 50159 65,259 42.100 155% 23,171 23.171
19 FIRE OISTRIGT 4,670 439,050 443,720 1,948,100 23% 1,359,068 1,359,088
21 FIRE EMPLOYEES TRUST 96 98 24,900 0% 2200 22,460
20 FIRE IMPACT FEES 52,499 52.499 152,300 34% 48.682 48,682
18 FIRE JOINT EQUIPMENT 2,672 0 2,572 1,176,800 0% 1,179,195 1,179,195
17 FIRE OPERATIONS 1-W.077 1D6,241 1,487257 2,966,375 3.898.500 76% 494,030 187.269
37 FIRE PARAMEDIC CARE UNIT 355,420 148,651 504,579 51 86% -150,696 51,079
01 GENERAL 3,978,224 140,078 5,843,748 9,770,050 14,924,300 65% 8,747,780 10,704,300
29 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMA71ON SYS, 132,169 124,6,36 256,647 36-1,000 71% -23,921 56,773
51 CALF COURSE CONSTRUCTION 79,461 50,097 129,566 174,600 74% -M3,690 568,690
50 GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS 229;484 56,461 344,574 630,519 1,029.500 61% 297,615 299.739
15 HIGH 5&OTHER GRANTS 0 81 D% 69,752 69,752
24 LEGACY FLIGHT MUSEUM 43,784 43,784 147,000 N% 129,889 116,584
%-% LID CONSTRUCTION FUNDS 79,233 490,471 589,704 1,579,000 38% -616,246 -613,580
59-79 LID DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 0 330,700 9% -257,210 -163,373
45 MAYOR'S YOUTH COMMITTEE 319 319 9.200 3%
41 PARK CONSTRUCTION 751,337 0 751,337 1.648,630 47% -104,158 6,625
38 PARKS IMPACT FEES 15,706 26,400 41,708 638,000 7% 281,378 281,315
14 POLICE ANIMAL CONTROL 63,161 01,617 144,796 199,300 73% -70 6,562
06 POLICE DAR.E. 919W 9,950 32,200 31% 26,259 27,516
09 POLICE DRUG INTERDuEDUCATION 4,729 4,729 9,230 51% 5,155 5,155
67 POLICE IMPACT FEES .66 •66 206.700 D% 173.BD9 173.069
91 POLICE SHOP WITH A COP 12,342 12,342 62,800 A% 47429 47,429
13 POLICE SMALL GRANTS 11,489 0,523 20,012 45,100 44% 927 1,779
G3 RECREATION PROGRAMS 51,151 175,045 226,196 323,500 70% -5.171 7,540
22 REVOLVING LOAN 2.846 2,846 43,200 7% 1,426,3DO 499,003
81 REXBURG CULTURAL ARTS 27,462 17,359 44,841 119.500 38% 19,D45 2D.950
23 REXBURGRAPIDS 70,974 25,885 127,177 225,016 51 39% 45428 62,147
40 ROMANCE THEATER 16,149 240,829 20,513 285,491 358,800 80% -222,441 -219,227
25 SANITATION OPERATIONS 220,704 168,750 1,542vll% 1132,429 2,540,000 76% 2,426,226 1,122,032
35 SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE 17.%1! 17,991 2.21 1% 2,774,466 2,634,207
27 SEWER OPERATIONS 549,596 96T.500 2,066,824 3,563,920 9.008.900 4D% 25,843,628 4.814.605
52 SEWERPLANT CONSTRUCTION 0 0%
84 STREET 2W EAST&MOODY RD CONST. 786,558 0 786,550 640,000 131% -786,550 -786550
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33 STREET IMPACT FEES 0 2.(]65,700 0% 1,72$,980 1,728.950
44 STREET NEW CONSTRUCTION 439.751 0 439,751 5.045,900 9% -100,694 -100,694
Oil STREET OPERATIONS 413,995 51,449 1,184875 1,6511,319 3,641,400 45% 880,469 989,178
43 STREET REPAIR CONTRACTS 41 0 41 2,362,800 0% 1,041,741 764,045
04 TABERNACLE(Aud.6 Musew) 48,301 12,250 +5,734 109,285 225,500 48% 83,344 87,835
O5 TABERNACLE ORCHESTRA 0 5,400 0%
39 TRAILS COMMITTEE 67 0 67 321,000 0% 143,691 143,691
90 VETERANS MEMORIAL TRUST 0 1.600 0%
34 WATER CAPITAL RESERVE 0 2,444,500 0% 2,664,913 2,664.913
42 WATER CONSTRUCTION 374,694 0 374,594 1„838,000 20% 374.694 -374,694
26 WATER OPERATIM 359,156 582,500 1,341,043 2,262,699 5.697,100 40% 19,154,519 7.555,902
TOTAL 8„347,730 4,987,698 15,125;843 29,151,771 77,795,100 40% 69,956,684 37,170,904
ClUms are iFwftd la inspect On detailed suppor4ny records of the above Tnancial statement,
TRis repos can be fourd on our website al www:rezburg.orgifimancelpageiKnanciabrep”
Council Member Wolfe asked for the number of funds and the number of loans in the Revolving Loan
Fund. Finance Officer Nielson replied the fund has a value of about 1.4 million dollars and there are
about seven loans being funded. The City has loaned out about one million dollars.
C. Public Works: —Keith Davidson
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant TWAS Tank Odor Control System Bid Acceptance
Public Works Director Davidson said only one bid was received for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
TWAS Tank Odor Control System. The bid is for the vent system and not the cover of the tank.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PROJECT: PLANT TWAS TANK ODOR
CONTROL SYSTEM
"fTO WCOMPANY NAME: - - - �B MOUNT:
Council President Busby moved to approve the low bid of$27,000 from Integrity Municipal
Systems,LLC for the Wastewater Treatment Plant TWAS Tank Order Control System; Council
Member Johnson seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
2. Surplus 10 Benches
Public Works Director Davidson said the benches were taken out of the tabernacle and were being used
at the Legacy Flight Museum. Council President Busby asked if there is a market for the benches. Public
Works Director Davidson replied there is a market for the benches. They are going try and sell them for
about$200 each.
Council Member Walker moved to approve to surplus the 10 benches; Council President Busby
seconded the motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
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Council President Busby expressed his concerns with the number of potholes on Main Street and Second
East. He would prefer the potholes to be filled before winter. He asked if the Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD) has been contacted. Mayor Merrill said he spoke to an ITD representative regarding the
potholes and they did repair some of the potholes.
Public Works Director Davidson gave an update on the work being completed on Park Street. The old
sewer line is a transited pipe with asbestos in it. In order to replace the pipe there needs to be certified
personnel on site and the pipe needs to be wrapped once removed. This situation has caused delays in
construction and additional costs to haul the pipe to the land fill.
Public Hearing 6:45 P.M. Resolution 2021-08 Proposed Fee Increases for Water, Sewer and
Garbage for Fiscal Year 2022—Matt Nielson
Resolution to Adopt a New Utility Rate Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022
Resolution 2021—08
A resolution of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, adopting a new rate schedule for water, sewer, garbage fees.
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to maintain the overall quality of life experienced by its
constituents; and
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to collect from all water, sewer, and garbage users an equitable
user fee that reflects their appropriate share of operating costs, depreciation and debt service;
NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved by the Mayor and the Council of the City of Rexburg, effective
October 1, 2021,the water, sewer, and garbage fees to be charged shall be as follows:
New Monthly Cost:
Garbage 90 Gallon Bin Weekly Pickup $21.13
90 Gallon Bin Every 2nd week Pickup $12.50
90 Gallon Bin Every 4t1i week Pickup $6.35
1.5 Yard Bin Weekly Pickup $51.20
2.0 Yard Bin Weekly Pickup $61.79
3.0 Yard Bin Weekly Pickup $83.02
Water Base Fee for .75"Equivalent& SF I"Meter $18.62
Usage Fee per 1,000 Gallons over 6,000 $1.153
Wastewater Base Fee for .75"Equivalent& SF I"Meter $16.47
Usage Fee per 1,000 Gallons $4.66
Other City Usage Fee per 1,000 Gallon $2.78
Out of City Limits 30% Surcharge for Water or Sewer update all fees 30%
Passed by the City Council and Approved by the Mayor this Day of August, 2021.
Jerry L. Merrill,Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Resolution 2021-08 Proposed Fee Increases for
Water, Sewer and Garbage for Fiscal Year 2022; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion;
Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Mayor Merrill opened the Public Hearing.
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit):
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Public Testimony in neutral to proposal (5-minute limit):
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit):
Public Hearing 7:00 P.M. Ordinance No. 1262 Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021
Budget and Considered 1"Read—Matt Nielson
Ordinance No. 1262
Amend Ordinance 1232 Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriation Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1232, THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021:
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL MONIES THAT HAVE BEEN OR ARE TO BE
RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND BUDGET REDUCTIONS
IN THE NET SUM OF $10,826,700 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Be It Ordained By the Mayor and Council of the City Of Rexburg,Idaho:
SECTION I. That ordinance No. 1232,the appropriation ordinance for the
City of Rexburg, Idaho, for the fiscal year commencing October 1,2020, and ending
September 30, 2021,be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
CITY OF REXBURG
BUDGET AMENDMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2021
FUND ORIGINAL AMENDMENT FINAL
GENERAL 13,464,400 4,621,800 18,086,200
STREET OPERATIONS 3,641,400 237,000 3,878,400
RECREATION 318,800 4,700 323,500
WATER OPERATIONS 5,693,900 3,200 5,697,100
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS 8,508,900 500,000 9,008,900
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-
P&ZIBUILDING 2,187,600 33,200 2,220,800
WILDLAND 587,100 258,000 845,100
PARKS IMPACT 503,100 135,500 638,600
ROMANCE THEATER 92,300 341,300 433,600
PARKS CONSTRUCTION 605,000 1,003,600 1,608,600
STREET REPAIRS 2,362,600 237,000 2,599,600
AIRPORT OPERATIONS 64,800 45,000 109,800
GOLF OPERATIONS 859,500 170,000 1,029,500
GOLF DEBT SERVICE 100,100 74,500 174,600
FIBER INITIATIVE FUND 30,000 3,161,900 3,191,900
NON-AMENDED FUNDS 30,109,700 30,109,700
GRAND TOTAL 69,129,200 10,826,700 79,955,900
Mayor Merrill opened the Public Hearing.
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit):
Public Testimony in neutral to proposal (5-minute limit):
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit):
Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance No. 1262 Budget Amendment for Fiscal
Year 2021 Budget and consider first read; Council President Busby seconded the motion;Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Mayor's Report:
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Mayor Merrill commended Finance Officer Nielson for his 16`'year work anniversary and Police Chief
Turman for 33Td year work anniversary.
Mayor Merrill reported he will not be able to attend the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
(EICAP) meeting next Tuesday and asked if one of the City Council Members could attend the meeting for
him.
Mayor Merrill said there is a new credit union being built in town. He has met with other business owners
that are interested in coming to Rexburg. They are generally looking for large empty buildings. He
mentioned City Staff has been working on an ordinance regarding seasonal vendors using a buses, carts or
trailers for their business. There was information shared by a seasonal vendor owner that will assist with
changes made to the ordinance.
Mayor Merrill reported Local Emergency Planning Committee met this morning and a BYU-Idaho
University representative said the number of enrolled students will increase this year from the previous year.
They also discussed traffic control coordination for when the students return to the university. He and city
staff met with Silver Star regarding the city's board band design.
Items for Consideration: NONE
Calendared Bills and Tabled Items:
A. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: NONE
B. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
1. Ordinance No. 1261 Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation Budget
ORDINANCE NO. 1261
FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET APPROPRIATION
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2021,
TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, AND APPROPRIATING TO THE SEVERAL
DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND FUNDS OF THE SAID CITY GOVERNMENT
FROM THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM TAXES LEVIED FOR SAID FISCAL
YEAR, AND ALL OTHER SOURCES, SUCH SUMS AS MAY BE NECESSARY
OR DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO DEFRAY
THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF ORDINANCE.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1261 Fiscal Year 2022
Appropriation Budget and consider third read; Council President Busby seconded the motion;
Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Mayor's Business:
Council Member Mann requested a process be implemented for city staff to report on an event funded by
the city. He would like to know the results of the events such as number of participants,revenues, expenses,
etc. He would also like a report on Rexburg Rapids,Romance Theater, and Museums and other city venues.
Mayor Merrill said as soon as the city venues finish the season a full report will be given to City Council
and for the city events as well.
Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes items,which require formal City Council
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action,however,they are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual Council
members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion in
greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the City Council's agenda packet regarding
these items.
A. Minutes from July 21,Meetings
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes, city
bills and 2021 Firework Stands Business Licenses; Council President Busby seconded the motion;
Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Executive Session: Roll Call Vote for Motion to Enter into Executive Session per Idaho
State Statute 74-206(1)(b) To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear
complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, staff member,individual agent or public
school student;and (� To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the
legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being
litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive
session does not satisfy this requirement.
Council President Busby moved to go into Executive Session: per Idaho State Statute 74-206(1)(b) To
consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a
public officer, staff member,individual agent or public school student;and (f) To communicate with legal
counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or
controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal
counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement; Council Member Wolfe seconded the
motion;Mayor Merrill asked for a roll call vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Flora
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried.
Executive Session started at 7:30 P.M.
Executive Session Ended at 8:05 P.M.
Adjournment 7:29
APPROVED:
Jerry Merrill,Mayor
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Attest:
Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk
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