March 5, 2026 – Council Minutes

MINUTES                                                 

RIGBY CITY COUNCIL

THURSDAY MARCH 5th, 2026

7:00 PM

Mayor Nichole Weight called the meeting to order.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Councilwoman Allen.

The prayer by Councilman Espinosa.

ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE:

Councilwoman Melanie Allen                  Present

Councilman Kevin Bradshaw                  Present

Councilman Alex Espinosa                     Present

Councilman Timothy Howe                     Present

Councilman Reed Stone                         Present

Councilwoman Tonya Hillman                Present

ALSO PRESENT-

City Attorney, Sam Angell

Police Chief, Allen Fullmer

Public comment– Barbara Monroe raised complaints about police conduct

Action Item – CONSENT AGENDA

The following business items may be approved by one motion and a vote.  If any one member of the Council so desires, any matter listed can be moved to a separate agenda item. 

1. Council Minutes – February 19, 2026    
2. Accounts Payable – February 2026

    Councilman Espinosa made the motion to Approve the Consent Agenda (Approve with the correction to the minutes changing “foot” to “percent” regarding setback reductions (50% vs 50 ft), Seconded by Councilman Stone.

Motion carried unanimously.

ACTION ITEM: Consider Approval for AED Stations in Rigby Parks

The Bailey family, together with the Aliver Foundation and Addie’s Mission, presented a proposal to donate and install a climate‑controlled, outdoor AED enclosure at Rigby South Park. The unit is a bright yellow, all‑weather, secure-access enclosure designed to withstand vandalism and extreme temperatures, with access provided through a code issued by 911 dispatch. Presenters noted that the park and surrounding fields currently lack AED coverage, and shared ongoing efforts to expand CPR training and certification compliance among local coaches.

The proposed installation site is near the pickleball courts, with trenching anticipated from the war memorial area; Public Works suggested shifting the placement to the south side for more central access. The City would be responsible for pad replacement every four years and monthly checks by the Police Department. An MOU with the Aliver Foundation will be executed, after which the equipment will ship. Clarifications were provided regarding liability—AEDs only shock when a shockable rhythm is detected—and the communications workflow, with 911 CAD notes containing the access code and location for callers using their personal phones.

Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Placement of the AED in the Park, seconded by Councilman Espinosa,

roll call vote:

Councilman Bradshaw –         Yes

Councilwoman Hillman –        Yes 

Councilman Howe –               Yes  

Councilman Espinosa –         Yes

Councilman Stone –               Yes

Councilwoman Allen-             Yes

ACTION ITEM:Consider Approval for Somach, Simmons, & Dunn Request Participation in the Final Settlement Agreement on the ESPA-GWMA

The Council considered the annual participation request in the Final Settlement Agreement (ESPA GWMA) from Thomas, Simmons & Dunn, noted this is a standard yearly approval related to water matters,

Councilwoman Allen made the motion to Approve the Somach, Simmons, & Dunn Request Participation in the Final Settlement Agreement on the ESPA-GWMA, seconded by Councilman Espinosa,

roll call vote:

Councilwoman Hillman –        Yes 

Councilman Bradshaw –         Yes

Councilman Espinosa –         Yes

Councilman Howe –               Yes  

Councilwoman Allen-             Yes

Councilman Stone –               Yes

ACTION ITEM: Airport Board Appointments and Oath of Office

At the last airport board meeting, they nominated Terrell Poole for the Airport Board.

Councilman Bradshaw made the motion to Accept Terrell Poole to be on the Jefferson County Airport Committee, seconded by Councilman Espinosa.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor administered the oath of office.

ACTION ITEM: Consider Agreement for Professional Services with Keller Associates Inc

Jaden from Keller Associates explained that the agreement provides as‑needed engineering review for subdivisions or system questions. When Public Works has concerns about pump capacity or design feasibility, they email him for review and the time is billed accordingly. He noted the City has not used this service in approximately five years, but Mitch recently contacted him due to several upcoming subdivisions, prompting the need to reestablish the agreement with Planning and Zoning.

Councilwoman Hillman made the motion to Approve the Agreement for the Professional Services with Keller Associates, seconded by Councilman Stone,

roll call vote:

Councilman Howe –               Yes  

Councilman Espinosa –         Yes

Councilman Bradshaw –         Yes

Councilwoman Hillman –        Yes 

Councilman Stone –               Yes

Councilwoman Allen-             Yes

ACTION ITEM:Adjournment

Councilman Stone made the motion to Adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Hillman,

Motion carried unanimously

APPROVED__________________________________

                       Nichole Weight, Mayor

Attest__________________________

            Kiesha Keller, City Clerk

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