Jerome public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council adopted a new purchasing policy with updated spending thresholds and approved a security fence for the Public Works yard. A request for a partial plat vacation by Idaho Milk Products was continued to a later date for more information.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-22 updating purchasing policy and spending thresholds (4-0)
- Approved construction of Public Works yard security fence not to exceed $25,500 (4-0)
- Approved temporary fireworks retail sale permit for SBD Fireworks (4-0)
- Approved $562,404.75 payment to Starr Corp for Police Station Project (4-0)
- Approved $1,011.95 payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for Police Station Project (4-0)
- Approved general claims and monthly department reports (4-0)
- Continued public hearing for Idaho Milk Products partial plat vacation request
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezone for the Urban Renewal Agency to develop a new park and soccer complex. Several special use permits for home businesses and livestock were renewed or granted, and two downtown design reviews were approved. The commission also finalized approvals for a multi-family housing project and a new subdivision phase.
- Recommended approval of rezone from General Business to Public/SemiPublic for soccer complex (4-0)
- Approved special use permit renewal for chickens and livestock at 725 West Ave D (4-0)
- Approved special use permit renewal for firearms repair and online sales at 1501 North Lyndon Street (4-0)
- Approved special use permit for residential use at 141 1st Avenue East (4-0)
- Approved design review for garage door installations at 126 and 130 South Lincoln Avenue (4-0)
- Approved design review for exterior façade updates at 210 West Main Street (4-0)
- Approved findings for multi-family dwellings at 921 North Lincoln (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Stoney Ridge Subdivision Phase 5 (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and an administrative SUV for the Police Department. The council also authorized funds for a blower drive system rebuild and the sale of a surplus vehicle.
- Approved consent calendar including $678,315.55 in DEQ loan payments (4-0)
- Approved $14,114 for Aerzen Turbo Blower drive system rebuild (4-0)
- Approved $50,038 purchase of 2023 Chevy 2500 pickup for Wastewater Treatment Plant (4-0)
- Approved $36,936 purchase of 2023 Toyota Rav4 administrative vehicle for Police Department (4-0)
- Declared 2001 Volkswagen Passat as surplus and authorized sale by auction (4-0)
- Approved $7,341.44 payment to Lombard Conrad Architects (4-0)
- Approved $28,144.40 payment to Jerome County Tax Collector (4-0)
City Council
The City Council designated a downtown redevelopment area to address substandard infrastructure and blight. The Council authorized a $500,000 grant application to the Idaho Department of Commerce for downtown infrastructure improvements.
- Approved Resolution No. 20-22 to establish a redevelopment area from Alder Street and Avenue A (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 21-22 authorizing the Mayor to apply for an Idaho Community Development Block Grant (3-0)
- Approved grant administration services with Region IV Development (3-0)
City Council
The Council approved new streetscape standards for the downtown area to ensure uniformity and ADA compliance. Several vehicle and equipment purchases for police, wastewater, and parks departments were approved. The Council also authorized a wellness plan amendment for employees.
- Adopted Resolution No. 19-22 for downtown streetscape standards (4-0)
- Approved $42,490 purchase of Ford Maverick pickup for Police Department (4-0)
- Approved $28,875 agreement with Lombard Conrad Architects for police station interior design (4-0)
- Approved $46,572 purchase of Ford F250 pickup for Wastewater Department (4-0)
- Approved $27,129 purchase of Walker MD21D lawn mower for Parks Department (4-0)
- Approved Wellness HRA plan amendment to increase preventative exam funding from $300 to $350 (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $473,001.20 payment to Starr Corp and $148,111.00 for Worker’s Compensation (4-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended approval for a multi-family dwelling project at 921 North Lincoln and approved the preliminary plat for Stoney Ridge Subdivision Phase 5. Additionally, the board approved a commercial rezone and a home occupation permit via the consent agenda.
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for multi-family dwellings at 921 North Lincoln (4-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat for Stoney Ridge Subdivision Phase 5 with deed restrictions (4-0)
- Approved findings for Paragon Investments of Idaho LLC rezone from Mixed Use to High Density Business (4-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Evan Hess home woodworking business at 420 East Avenue A (4-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Urban Renewal Agency
The Agency approved a reimbursement agreement for site remediation costs at the Nelson-Jameson project and hired Kushlan Associates for consulting services to expand URA Area 5. The board also approved a 2022 audit engagement and November claims.
- Approved URA Resolution No. 11-22 for Nelson-Jameson site remediation reimbursement (unanimous)
- Approved retaining Kushlan Associates for Area 5 consulting services (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 audit engagement letter for $4,800 (unanimous)
- Approved November 2022 claims and October 2022 financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Council approved a $3,500 agreement with Region VI Development Association for grant application assistance to fund downtown infrastructure. Other actions included approving police station payments and the destruction of old city records. No action was taken on priority road projects following a staff presentation.
- Approved $3,500 agreement with Region VI Development Association for grant services (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 18-22 to destroy semi-permanent and temporary records (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Trojan UV lamps and sleeves for wastewater plant (4-0)
- Approved $276,608.65 payment to Starr Corp for police station renovation (4-0)
- Approved $4,395.00 payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for police station Phase 2 (4-0)
- Tabled action on priority road projects for N. Lincoln and S. Fillmore
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a 15-lot residential preliminary plat at 1511 North Fillmore and a rezone for commercial development at East Frontage Road and 300 South. Special use permits were granted for a home-based woodworking business and a vehicle impound lot, and a pet business permit was renewed.
- Approved rezone from Mixed Use to High Density Business for Paragon Investments of Idaho LLC (3-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Evan Hess home woodworking business at 420 East Avenue A (3-0)
- Approved residential preliminary plat for 15 single-family lots at 1511 North Fillmore (3-0)
- Approved renewal of Special Use Permit for Dan and Rhonda Chatterton pet and U-Haul business (3-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Marky’s Supertow LLC vehicle impound storage (3-0)
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss local events. The body will review the Carl Nellis Day of Service and take action regarding a Main Street Trunk or Treat event.
- Action item: Main Street Trunk or Treat
- Follow-up discussion: Carl Nellis Day of Service
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the Carl Nellis Day of Service. The meeting also includes time for citizen correspondence and staff reports.
- Discussion and action item regarding Carl Nellis Day of Service
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on two community events. The body will also review and approve minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting.
- Carl Nellis Day of Service discussion
- Trunk or Treat discussion
- Approval of August 24, 2022 meeting minutes
Community Spirit Committee
The committee will meet for a special session to conduct follow-up discussions regarding Freedom Fest and plan for Trunk or Treat. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 29, 2022, meeting.
- Approval of June 29, 2022, special meeting minutes
- Follow up discussion regarding Freedom Fest
- Discussion regarding Trunk or Treat
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss Freedom Fest. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the June 9, 2022 meeting.
- Discussion of Freedom Fest
- Approval of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss Freedom Fest. The committee will also vote on the approval of minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting.
- Discussion of Freedom Fest
- Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes
Community Spirit Committee
The committee will meet for a special session to discuss Freedom Fest. The agenda also includes a follow-up regarding a city-wide clean-up effort.
- Discussion of Freedom Fest
- Follow-up on City Wide Clean-Up
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is meeting to discuss planning for Freedom Fest and the City Wide Clean-Up. The committee will also conduct a follow-up on the Easter Egg Hunt.
- Discussion of Freedom Fest
- Discussion of City Wide Clean-Up
- Follow-up on Easter Egg Hunt
- Approval of March 20, 2022 meeting minutes
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee will meet for a special session to discuss upcoming community events. The agenda includes discussions regarding Freedom Fest and an Easter Egg Hunt.
- Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Freedom Fest
- Discussion of Easter Egg Hunt
Community Spirit Committee
The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on two community events. The body will also review minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting.
- Approval of October 20, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion and action on Freedom Fest
- Discussion and action on Easter Egg Hunt