City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM PUBLIC NOTICE: THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED AND PLACED IN AN ONLINE FORMAT, PERSONS MAY EITHER VIEW OR LISTEN TO VIDEO/AUDIO OF THIS MEETING UNTIL SUCH TIME THE RECORDING IS DESTROYED UNDER THE CITY’S RETENTION POLICY. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Chadwick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. INVOCATION – Matt Wandel, Calvary Chapel Star Matt Wandel offered an invocation. 3. ROLL CALL ELECTED OFFICIALS: Mayor Trevor Chadwick, Council President David Hershey, Council Members Kevan Wheelock, Jennifer Salmonsen and Kevin Nielsen. STAFF: City Attorney Chris Yorgason; City Clerk Shelly Tilton; City Planning Administrator Shawn Nickel; Assistant City Planner and Sports & Recreation Director Ryan Field; City Engineer Ryan Morgan; Public Information Officer Dana Partridge and Star Police Chief Tim Haynes. 4. INFORMATION Mayor Chadwick provided a road report. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. III-A Annual Report Megan Lockwood with III-A presented the annual report. She reviewed agencies involved with III-A, Board of Trustees and staff. She discussed the budget which included prescription rebates, interest earned, a 15% increase in stop loss (catastrophic coverage), reserves and budget distribution. Megan provided the 7-year renewal vs trend with III-A being at 6%. Melanoma and Cardiac were two of the main claims for high claimants. She discussed medical and prescription programs, telehealth and wellness screening participation. Dental, vision and mental health plans were reviewed and First Responder Wellness was discussed. B. Valley Regional Transit Elaine Clegg with VRT provided an update. She discussed why transit is important and used. She said 36% of Treasure Valley residents don’t drive due to age or disability. She discussed the cost of vehicles, VRT ride programs, congestion mitigation and economic impacts. VRT was formed by a vote in 1998 providing them with exclusive jurisdiction to provide public transportation services. VRT is direct recipient of federal funding. They provide fixed route services for some areas; this currently doesn’t include Star; they also have demand response that can be booked in advance. She provided a map of their service area. Elaine discussed the Beyond Access program that provides services for older adults and people with a disability with pre-booked door-to-door rides. Funding is needed to keep this service going, she stated Page 1 of 3  CITY OF STAR, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM the city supporting this would benefit Star residents. Future plans, funding, Elaine’s appointment to the Amtrak Board and a passenger rail corridor project were discussed. C. Police Chief Report Police Chief Tim Haynes reviewed the police report for October discussing offenses and crimes reported by type, police calls including citizen calls for service as well as proactive policing. There was a large increase in arrests for the month associated with an increase in population and traffic stops. Code 3 response times were reviewed. Domestic violence calls were discussed; Chief Haynes said they tend to go to the same houses. D. Treasurer’s Quarterly Financial Report Mayor Chadwick reviewed the quarterly financial report. The fiscal year 2025 audit is scheduled for January 7th. Council Member Salmonsen requested getting more extensive information in the quarterly report. 6. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION ITEM) *All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each member of the Star City Council for reading and study, they are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Consent Agenda or placed on the Regular Agenda by request. A. Approval of Claims B. Approval of Minutes: Amended for October 7, 2025 C. Approval of Minutes: October 21, 2025 D. Longbow Subdivision Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law E. Wildbranch Subdivision Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law F. Milestone Ranch South Subdivision Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law G. Trailmark Station Subdivision Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law H. Liz Flower Easement Vacation Request I. Sunfield Subdivision Easement Vacation J. Madenford Subdivision time Extension Request K. Stargazer Subdivision Time Extension Request  Council Member Salmonsen made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of item 6A Approval of Claims, 6B Approval of Minutes Amended for October 7, 2025, 6C Approval of Minutes for October 21, 2025, 6D Longbow Subdivision Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law, 6E Wildbranch Subdivision Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law, 6F Milestone Ranch South Subdivision Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law, 6G Trailmark Station Subdivision Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law as amended by staff includes a condition regarding privacy fencing in phase 8; the estate lots to the north, no residential building permits will be issued until perimeter fencing, per the approved fencing plan, is physically installed in phase 8, 6H Liz Flower Easement Vacation Request, 6I Sunfield Subdivision Easement Vacation, 6J Madenford Subdivision Time Extension Request and 6K Stargazer Subdivision Time Extension Request. Council Member Wheelock seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey – aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen- aye and Nielsen - aye. The motion carried. Page 2 of 3  CITY OF STAR, IDAHO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM 7. ACTION ITEM A. Acceptance of Resignation of Jeff Wood from the Impact Fee Committee B. Approval of Mayor Chadwick’s Appointment of Duane Norman to the Impact Fee Committee Mayor Chadwick discussed the resignation of Jeff Wood from the Impact Fee Committee and his request for approval of appointment of Duane Norman to the committee.  Council Member Hershey made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeff Wood with our sincerest thank you and a hardy welcome and to confirm the appointment of Duane Norman to the Impact Fee Committee. Council Member Wheelock seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey – aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye and Nielsen - aye. The motion carried. C. Executive Session – Idaho Code 74-206 1(c) To acquire interest in real property not owned by a public agency  Council Member Nielsen made a motion that according to Idaho Code 74-206 1(c) we enter into executive session to acquire interest in real property not owned by a public agency. Council Member Salmonsen seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey – aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye and Nielsen - aye. The motion carried and the council entered executive session at 8:13 p.m. Regular session reconvened at 8:19 p.m.  Council Member Nielsen made a motion to authorize the mayor to purchase real property using funds from general savings in the amount of $795,996 for the purpose of securing property to expand the police substation. Council Member Hershey seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey – aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye and Nielsen - aye. The motion carried. 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Chadwick adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. ___/s/___________________________ ATTEST: ___/s/_________________________ Mayor Trevor A. Chadwick Shelly Tilton, City Clerk Page 3 of 3