Jerome public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review payments for several city infrastructure projects and a temporary fireworks retail application. The meeting also includes a presentation to honor Councilman Brent “Oop” Johnson.

• Payment to JC Constructors Inc. for the new Headworks building
• Payment to Keller Associates Inc. for the new Headworks building and Nez Perce to H. Street Sewer Line
• Payment to Petersen Brothers Construction for the 10th Ave water tank project
• Application from David Long (dba SBD Fireworks) for Temporary Retail Sale of Non-aerial and Common Fireworks
• Executive session to discuss pending or imminent litigation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on four items: renewals of special use permits for an in-home tax service and a petroleum bulk storage facility, a lot split of about 37.41 acres of farmland, and a new special use permit for an electronic message sign. The commission will also discuss Title 17 and consider a consent agenda with routine items.

• Special use permit renewal for in-home tax preparation/notary at 312 North Fillmore Street
• Special use permit renewal for bulk petroleum storage at 150 West Blvd South
• Lot split of 37.41 acres north of Stoney Ridge Subdivisions 3, 4, 5
• Special use permit for electronic message sign at 221 South Lincoln Avenue
• Consent agenda includes findings for Marky's Super Tow LLC and a 597.35 sq ft sign at 2420 South Garfield

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider several action items, including an engagement letter for arbitrage compliance regarding Area 3 and Area 5 tax increment bonds. The agency will also vote on a resolution honoring URA Legal Counsel Ryan Armbruster.

• Approve Arbitrage Compliance Engagement Letter for Area 3 Tax Increment Bond, Series 2022A and Area 5 Tax Increment Bond, Series 2022B
• Approve Resolution No. 06-23 honoring URA Legal Counsel Ryan Armbruster
• Review and approve December 2023 claims
• Review and approve November 2023 staff financial reports

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a compliance engagement letter for specific sewer bond issuances. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Arbitrage Compliance Engagement Letter for 2014 and 2014C Sewer Bond Issuances
• Approval of November 21, 2023 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve a lease agreement for a Rosenbauer Aerial Fire Truck. The body is also reviewing several payments for wastewater, sewer, and sidewalk projects.

• Lease Agreement with Zions Bank for a Rosenbauer Aerial Fire Truck and Resolution No. 18-23
• Change Order 1 to Burks Excavation for the Jerome Southside Park Project
• Payments to Keller Associates and JC Constructors Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant New Headworks
• Payment to Idaho Materials & Construction for the E. Main Sidewalk Project
• Payment to Petersen Brothers Construction for the 10th Avenue Water Tank Project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several Special Use Permit requests. Items include a vehicle impound storage renewal and a request for a 597.35 square foot sign.

• Special Use Permit renewal for vehicle impound storage at South Elm Street and West Avenue B
• Special Use Permit for a 597.35 square foot sign at 2420 South Garfield
• Discussion regarding Title 17
• Renewal of home occupation permit for woodworking at 420 East Avenue A
• Special Use Permit for two Nigerian Dwarf goats at 401 East Avenue F

Community Spirit Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and follow up on Trunk or Treat. The agenda also includes a period for citizen correspondence, staff reports, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of October 25, 2023, special meeting minutes
• Follow up regarding Trunk or Treat

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and zoning of 3.01 acres near Peters Way and a residential final plat for 1511 North Fillmore. The body will also vote on several wastewater facility payments and equipment purchases for public works and fire departments.

• Annexation and zoning of ~3.01 acres north of Peters Way, west of Victory Lane
• Approval of Teton Springs Subdivision Final Plat at 1511 North Fillmore
• Payment of $27,489 to Evanston Insurance Company for Wastewater Facility liability insurance
• Approval of financing vendor for a Fire Department Rosenbauer Aerial Truck
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevy Silverado for the Public Works-Water Department

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency meeting includes a review of the October 2023 staff financial reports and November 2023 claims. The agency will also consider approving a Request for Proposals for the Blocks 55/66 project.

• Approve Request for Proposals for the Blocks 55/66 project
• Review and approve November 2023 claims
• Review and approve October 2023 staff financial reports
• Approve minutes from the October 12, 2023 special meeting

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the upcoming Trunk or Treat event. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts on the agenda.

• Approval of August 30 and October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Trunk or Treat event (action item)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on three special use permit renewals (a home woodworking business, a vehicle impound storage, and two Nigerian Dwarf goats) and one new permit request. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes and findings for an annexation and a setback variance. All items are routine land-use decisions.

• Renewal of Special Use Permit for Evan Hess's home occupation (craft woodworking/online business) at 420 East Avenue A
• Renewal of Special Use Permit for Marky's Super Tow LLC vehicle impound storage at South Elm Street and West Avenue B
• New Special Use Permit for Kaylynn Sharpe to keep two Nigerian Dwarf goats at 401 East Avenue F
• Consent agenda: findings for annexation of 3.01 acres north of Peters Way, west of Victory Lane, along I-84
• Consent agenda: findings for setback variance at 716 South Lincoln Avenue

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final plat for Angel's Subdivision, a 1.9-acre residential development. The council will also consider several action items, including a water planning grant authorization, declaring police property surplus for online sale, and approving the 2024 benefits package. Routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and action on Angel's Subdivision final plat, 1.9 acres east of North Buchanan Street between 10th Avenue East and Glacier Drive
• Resolution No. 17-23: Sign and Submit Authorization for a Water Planning Grant
• Approve declaring Police Department property as surplus and authorize sale via publicsurplus.com
• Approve the 2024 City of Jerome Benefits Package
• Consent agenda: approve Oct 3 minutes, payment to Frontier Precision for flow meter, monthly reports, claims

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to consider engineering agreements for Jerome Southside Park and the Area 3 streetscape project. The commission will also discuss development opportunities regarding Block 55/56.

• Approve agreement with J-U-B Engineers, LLC for Jerome Southside Park scope of work
• Review agreement with J-U-B Engineers, LLC for Area 3 streetscape project
• Discussion on Block 55/56 development opportunities
• Approval of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of October 2023 claims and September 2023 financial reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on two requests: annexation and zoning of a 3.01-acre parcel near Interstate 84, and a setback variance for 716 South Lincoln Avenue. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, a special use permit renewal for Heritage Academy, and a preliminary plat for Angels Subdivision.

• Public hearing and action on annexation/zoning for 3.01 acres north of Peters Way, west of Victory Lane, east of I-84
• Public hearing and action on setback variance request by Nestor Aguilar for 716 South Lincoln Avenue
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting
• Consent agenda: findings for Heritage Academy special use permit renewal at 100 East Avenue D
• Consent agenda: findings for Angel's Construction preliminary plat of Angels Subdivision (1.9 acres, North Buchanan Street)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a partial plat vacate for a 5.44-acre parcel in Green Acres Subdivision, adopt two police policy resolutions, approve an engineering services agreement for the Downtown Streetscape project, and consider a beer and wine license for Pizza Factory. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 14-23 for partial plat vacate of 5.44 acres in Green Acres Subdivision (Instrument #2060794)
• Resolution No. 15-23 Idaho Policing Policy 2023
• Resolution No. 16-23 Jerome Police Department Supplemental Policies 2023
• Engineering Services Agreement with J-U-B Engineers for Downtown Streetscape Alder St. and Avenue A Project
• Beer and wine license for Con Paulos dba Pizza Factory at 3230 S. Lincoln

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the final plat for Stoney Ridge Subdivision Phase 5, an 8.88-acre development north of 22nd Avenue East. The council will also vote on a resolution adopting salary and hourly pay range tables, and handle routine consent agenda items including payments for several city projects. The meeting includes oaths of office for a firefighter and a patrol sergeant.

• Public hearing and action on Stoney Ridge Subdivision Phase 5 final plat (8.88 acres)
• Resolution No. 13-23 adopting City of Jerome salary and hourly pay range tables
• Consent agenda: payments to Keller Associates and JC Constructors for Wastewater Treatment Plant New Headworks
• Consent agenda: payment to Petersen Brothers Construction for 10th Street Water Tank Project
• Oath of office for Firefighter David Yosten and Patrol Sergeant Scott Campbell

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two items: a Special Use Permit renewal for Heritage Academy at 100 East Avenue D, and a preliminary plat for Angels Subdivision, a 1.9-acre development on North Buchanan Street. The commission will also consider a design review for properties at 126 and 130 South Lincoln Avenue and approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes and findings for a daycare permit.

• Special Use Permit renewal for Heritage Academy school at 100 East Avenue D
• Preliminary plat approval for Angels Subdivision, 1.9 acres on North Buchanan Street between 10th Avenue East and Glacier Drive
• Design review for 126 and 130 South Lincoln Avenue
• Findings and Conclusions for Glenda Kestle daycare permit at 810 North Buchanan Street
• Consent agenda includes approval of August 22, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a permanent special use permit for Heritage Academy to operate a school at 100 East Avenue D. The commission also held a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for the proposed Angels Subdivision.

• Approved permanent Special Use Permit for Heritage Academy school at 100 East Avenue D (3-1)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider a resolution regarding the termination of an agreement with Lincoln Commons, LLC. The agency will also discuss an amendment to an engineering services contract for the H Street Gravity Sewer Main project.

• Resolution to terminate the Disposition and Development Agreement with Lincoln Commons, LLC
• Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with Keller Associates for Jerome Cheese-H Street Gravity Sewer Main project
• Approval of August 2023 staff financial reports
• Approval of September 2023 claims

The Agency approved the mutual termination of a Disposition and Development Agreement with Lincoln Commons, LLC, allowing for a $15,000 deposit refund. The board also approved a contract amendment for sewer line engineering services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 05-23 to mutually terminate the development agreement with Lincoln Commons, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 deposit refund to Lincoln Commons, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Owner-Consultant Agreement with Keller Associates for $15,490 (5-0)
• Approved August 3 and August 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 2023 claims totaling $4,270.19 (5-0)
• Approved August 2023 staff financial reports (5-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, citizen comments, and several action items. Key items include a proposed annexation by Brivan Idaho, LLC, an amendment to an engineering services agreement for a sewer project, and discussion on streetscape tree selection.

• Annexation request from Hatch Design Architecture for Brivan Idaho, LLC
• Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with Keller Associates for Jerome Cheese-H Street Gravity Sewer Main project
• Discussion on streetscape tree selection
• Payments to Lombard Conrad for Police Department Phase II and Metroquip for street sweeper repairs
• Approval of minutes from August 15 and August 29 meetings

The City Council approved a $15,490 amendment for a gravity sewer main project and selected tree species for downtown streetscaping. Council also moved an annexation request for a three-acre parcel forward to the Planning and Zoning phase.

• Approved $15,490 amendment to Keller Associates for the Jerome Cheese to H Street Gravity Sewer Main project (4-0)
• Approved proposed tree varieties and species for streetscape standards (4-0)
• Approved annexation request for approximately three acres to move to Planning and Zoning phase
• Approved payment to Lombard Conrad for Jerome Police Department Phase II (4-0)
• Approved payment to Metroquip for street sweeper repairs (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 15 and August 29, 2023 meetings (4-0)

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings, follow up on the Jerome Freedom Fest, and discuss the Carl Nellis Day of Service and Trunk or Treat. The agenda is mostly routine planning and discussion items, with no major financial or zoning decisions listed.

• Approve special meeting minutes from June 7 and June 23, 2023
• Follow-up on Jerome Freedom Fest
• Discussion of Carl Nellis Day of Service
• Discussion of Trunk or Treat
• Citizen correspondence and issues

The committee approved the minutes from two June special meetings. Members discussed post-event logistics for Freedom Fest, planning for the Carl Nellis Day of Service, and coordination for the October 31 Trunk or Treat event.

• Approved June 7, 2023 and June 23, 2023 special meeting minutes

City Council

The Jerome City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a construction contract for the W. Avenue I street project. The agenda includes one action item: awarding the contract to Idaho Materials & Construction, followed by a tour of project facilities.

• Approve contract award to Idaho Materials & Construction for W. Avenue I Street construction project

The City Council approved a contract award to Staker & Parson Companies LLC dba Idaho Materials & Construction for the West Ave I Street construction project. The project will be funded through Child Pedestrian Safety Grant funds and street department budget capital funds.

• Approved contract award to Staker & Parson Companies LLC dba Idaho Materials & Construction for West Ave I Street construction for $771,461.50 (3-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The agency will also discuss potential changes to the scope of work and easement location for the Area 5 improvement project.

• Public hearing for the proposed Urban Renewal Agency Budget (Oct 1, 2023 – Sept 30, 2024)
• Approval of Resolution No. 04-23 regarding annual appropriations
• Discussion on sewer project scope and easement location for Area 5 improvement project
• Review and approval of August 2023 claims

The Agency unanimously adopted the annual appropriation resolution for the 2023-2024 fiscal year following a public hearing. The board also directed staff to proceed with a new route for a gravity sewer project to avoid high easement costs.

• Approved August 2023 claims for City of Jerome, Elam & Burke Inc., Jerome County Tax Collector, and Commercial Creamery (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 04-23 adopting the FY2023-24 budget (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with a new route for the gravity sewer project to avoid a $100,000 easement demand

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit request from Glenda Kestle to operate a daycare center for 13 or more children at 810 North Buchanan Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and address any citizen correspondence or staff reports.

• Public hearing for special use permit for daycare center at 810 North Buchanan Street
• Action item on the same special use permit request
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission approved a request from Glenda Kestle to renew a Special Use Permit for a daycare center at 810 North Buchanan Street. The permit is valid for up to five years and requires compliance with building, fire, and government regulations.

• Approved Special Use Permit renewal for daycare at 810 North Buchanan Street (3-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2024 budget, an amendment to the current FY2023 budget, and several fee increases for sanitation, water, wastewater, dump truck, chipper, and road cut services. The consent agenda includes routine payments for various projects and park reservations. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend FY2023 budget by appropriating $2,678,987
• Public hearing and ordinance for FY2024 appropriations (Ordinance No. 1222, Bill 707)
• Resolution 07-23 to 12-23: fee increases for sanitation, water, wastewater, dump truck, chipper, and road cut/excavation
• Consent agenda includes payments to Keller Associates, JC Constructors, Freeform, Starr Corp., Burks Excavation, Idaho Materials & Construction, Lombard Conrad, and Zions Bank
• Park reservations for Idaho Second Amendment Alliance (Aug 31) and St. Jerome's Catholic Church (Sep 10) at ICCU Park

The City Council adopted the FY2023-2024 budget and an amendment to the FY2022-2023 budget to appropriate unexpected revenues. The council also approved a resolution increasing residential garbage collection rates. Additionally, Mayor Davis administered the oath of office to a new patrol officer.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1221 to appropriate $2,678,987 in unexpected FY2022-2023 revenues (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1222 adopting the FY2023-2024 budget of $35,718,766 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 07-23 increasing residential sanitation fees from $8.57 to $9.11 per can
• Approved increasing additional sanitation receptacle fees from $2.22 to $2.36
• Administered Oath of Office to Patrol Officer Luis Mendoza

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to adopt the FY2023-24 tentative budget and authorize a public hearing notice. The agency will also consider approving the distribution of final Area 2 funds to Jerome County.

• Adoption of the FY2023-24 Tentative Budget
• Authorization of public hearing notice for August 24, 2023
• Approval of final Area 2 funds distribution to Jerome County
• Review and approval of August 2023 claims

The Agency approved the tentative budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year and scheduled a public hearing for August 24. The board also authorized the disbursement of remaining Area 2 funds to Jerome County.

• Approved FY23-24 tentative budget and authorized public hearing notice (4-0)
• Approved disbursement of approximately $43,000 from Area 2 to Jerome County (4-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 2023 claims for City of Jerome ($25,713.76), US Bank ($218,525.00), and Elam & Burke Inc. ($1,983.42) (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 staff financial reports (4-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will consider approving the tentative 2023-24 fiscal year budget and a tentative amendment to the 2022-23 budget, both with public hearings scheduled for August 15, 2023. They will also vote on a project administration contract with Region IV Development Association, a change order for the Southside Park project, and alcoholic beverage license renewals. A discussion on building permit valuation guidelines is also on the agenda.

• Approve tentative 2023-24 FY budget and publish hearing notice for Aug 15
• Approve tentative amendment to 2022-23 FY budget and publish hearing notice
• Approve Project Administration Contract with Region IV Development Association
• Approve change order to Burks Excavation for Jerome Southside Park project
• Approve alcoholic beverage license applications for Aug 1, 2023 – Jul 31, 2024

The Council approved a tentative budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year and a tentative amendment to the 2022-23 budget. A public hearing for both items is scheduled for August 15, 2023. The Council also proclaimed August 19, 2023, as Fill the Boot Day.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 Tentative Budget with maximum appropriation of $35,718,766 (4-0)
• Approved tentative amendment to FY 2022-23 Budget to appropriate $2,678,987 (4-0)
• Approved July 17 and 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Proclaimed August 19, 2023, as Fire Fighter/MDA Fill the Boot Day (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with two design review action items: one for 106 West Avenue G and one for 100 East Avenue A (the City Council Chambers). The commission will also consider a consent agenda to approve minutes from the July 11, 2023 regular meeting, followed by citizen correspondence and staff reports.

• Design review for 106 West Avenue G, Jerome, Idaho (action item)
• Design review for 100 East Avenue A, Jerome, Idaho (action item)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from July 11, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a design review for exterior façade updates at 106 West Avenue G. A proposal for exterior paint updates at 100 East Avenue A was denied. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Design Review for 106 West Avenue G (3-0)
• Denied Design Review for 100 East Avenue A (0-4)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items, presentations, and several action items. Key actions include approving the FY2024 preliminary budget presentation, new and renewed alcohol beverage licenses, and an audit engagement letter. The meeting also includes an executive session to consider hiring for a vacancy.

• Approve payment to City of Pocatello for Water Rights Lease ($14,153.48)
• Approve payments for Police Station Project, streets sweeper, Southside Park, and 10th Street Tank projects
• Approve Letter of Engagement with Rexroat, Harberd, and Associates for FY2023 audit
• Approve new and renewal alcoholic beverage licenses for Aug 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024
• FY2024 Preliminary Budget Presentation (action item)

The Council unanimously approved a $18,200 engagement for the FY2023 financial audit and authorized several new and renewal alcohol beverage licenses. The Council also reviewed a preliminary FY2024 budget of approximately $9.3 million.

• Approved consent calendar including payments for Police Station Project and 10th Street Tank Project (4-0)
• Approved $18,200 audit contract with Rexroat, Harberd & Associates, P.A. (4-0)
• Approved new alcohol licenses for JEC Events and Tiger Zone (4-0)
• Approved 30 alcohol license renewals contingent upon paperwork and inspections (4-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Patrol Officer Sadie Germaine

City Council

The Jerome City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no specific action items or votes scheduled. The meeting is open to the public, with a three-minute speaking limit for those who address the council.

• Budget workshop discussion

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss priorities, issues, and concerns regarding the FY2024 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will review financial reports, approve auditing services, and consider a development agreement with Summit Creek Development. The meeting also includes budget discussions for an August special meeting.

• Approve Engagement Letter for Auditing Services by Rexroat, Harberd, and Associates
• Discussion on development agreement with Summit Creek Development

The board tentatively approved the FY2024 budget and scheduled a public hearing for August 24. The agency also approved an audit engagement letter and processed July 2023 claims. Board members discussed the potential termination of a development agreement with Summit Creek.

• Approved FY2024 tentative budget and scheduled public hearing for August 24 (unanimous)
• Approved audit engagement letter with Rexroat, Harberd and Associates for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 claims for City of Jerome ($1,500.63) and Elam & Burke, Inc. ($6,515.70) (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved exterior façade updates for a building at 320 South Lincoln Avenue. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included a special use permit renewal for residential use at 634 South Lincoln.

• Approved Design Review for 320 South Lincoln Avenue (3-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit renewal for residential use at 634 South Lincoln (3-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a tour of the new police station building, followed by a consent agenda with routine items. They will also discuss and possibly select colors for the City Hall exterior. The meeting is open to the public and broadcast via Zoom.

• Tour of new Police Station building
• Approve minutes of June 20, 2023 regular meeting and executive session
• Approve purchase/trade of CASE 621G XR Wheel Loader for Streets Department
• Discussion and selection of colors for City Hall exterior

The Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a wheel loader purchase. Members agreed to proceed with gray-toned exterior paint for City Hall and requested a quote for painting the Council Chambers.

• Approved purchase/trade of CASE 621G XR Wheel Loader (4-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023 regular and executive session minutes (4-0)
• Approved use of gray tones for City Hall exterior paint
• Requested quote for painting Council Chambers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a five-year special use permit renewal for a residential property and a design review for a business façade update. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved 5-year Special Use Permit renewal for residential use at 634 South Lincoln (3-0)
• Approved Design Review for façade color update at 942 South Lincoln Avenue (3-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the Jerome Freedom Fest as an action item. The agenda also includes citizen correspondence and a general discussion period. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of Jerome Freedom Fest (action item)
• Citizen correspondence and issues
• Staff reports and setting next meeting date

The committee discussed vendor logistics, entertainment, and funding for Freedom Fest. No formal votes or motions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Jerome City Council will vote to adopt the 'Welcome 2040: City of Jerome Comprehensive Plan' during a public hearing. The council also plans to approve the purchase of 3.5 shares of Northside Canal Company water from N.W. Developers. Routine consent items include approving a $17,180.60 wastewater treatment plant repair and payments for the Jerome Police Station and Southside Park projects.

• Adoption of the 'Welcome 2040: City of Jerome Comprehensive Plan'
• Purchase of 3.5 shares of Northside Canal Company water from N.W. Developers
• Approval of $17,180.60 for Bio Tower 150 HP Drive Replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Purchase of demo unit Ravo Street Sweeper Model 5i from Enviro-Clean
• Beer license approval for Tacos Azteca at 129 E. Main Street

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 06-23, adopting the 'Welcome 2040: City of Jerome Comprehensive Plan' to replace the 2005 version. The plan includes updated land use maps, goals for agricultural support, and strategies for downtown revitalization and community health.

• Adopted 'Welcome 2040: City of Jerome Comprehensive Plan' via Resolution No. 06-23 (3-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 regular meeting and executive session minutes
• Approved $17,180.60 for Bio Tower 150 HP Drive Replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plan
• Approved payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for Jerome Police Station
• Approved payment to Starr Corp for Jerome Police Station
• Approved payment to Burks Excavation for Jerome Southside Park project
• Approved monthly department reports
• Approved claims

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved exterior paint and signage updates for Walmart. It also finalized findings to renew special use permits for a home-based party rental business and a domestic animal kenneling facility.

• Approved Design Review for Walmart at 2680 South Lincoln (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Special Use Permit for party rental supply storage at 221 15th Avenue East (5-year term)
• Approved renewal of Special Use Permit for domestic animal kenneling, grooming, daycare and retail sales at 1950 South Lincoln (2-year term)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Removed Dish Wireless Design Review from the agenda (3-0)

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from April 26, follow up on the City Wide Clean-Up Day, and discuss the Jerome Freedom Fest as an action item. The meeting also includes time for citizen correspondence and general discussion.

• Approval of April 26, 2023 special meeting minutes
• Follow-up on City Wide Clean-Up Day
• Discussion of Jerome Freedom Fest (action item)
• Citizen correspondence and issues
• Staff reports and setting next meeting date

The committee approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 special meeting. Members discussed logistics for Freedom Fest, including a June 23 sponsor deadline for the event banner and current sponsorship funds totaling $4,000.

• Approved April 26, 2023 special meeting minutes with one correction (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Lantis Productions, Inc. for the 2023 Freedom Fest fireworks display. The council also approved several wastewater treatment plant payments and equipment purchases via a consent calendar.

• Approved contract with Lantis Productions, Inc. for Freedom Fest fireworks (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved DEQ-WW1403 and DEQ-WW1502 loan payments (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Sulzer XFP 33HP Pump for Wastewater Treatment Plant (4-0)
• Rescheduled July 4th meeting to Wednesday, July 5th
• Approved holding a special meeting for a project tour on August 29th
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (4-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider resolutions regarding development agreements involving New Earth Development. The agency will also review May 2023 financial reports and June 2023 claims.

• Resolution No. 04-23: Amended and restated Disposition and Development Agreement with New Earth Development
• Resolution No. 05-23: Assignment and assumption of development agreement from Summit Creek Development to New Earth Development
• Review and approval of June 2023 claims
• Review and approval of May 2023 staff financial reports

The board approved the May 2023 financial reports and June 2023 claims. Members discussed a development proposal from New Earth Development but deferred a final decision to the next meeting, stating they would not approve an agreement to sell property as individual lots.

• Approved consent calendar including May 2023 financial reports and June 2023 claims (3-0)
• Tabled final decision on Summit Creek Development proposal/assignment to New Earth Development

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a design review for a new urgent care facility and renewed two special use permits for a home-based party rental business and an animal kennel. A public hearing was also held regarding updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved Design Review for urgent care at 1225 South Lincoln (3-0)
• Approved 5-year Special Use Permit renewal for party rental storage at 221 15th Avenue East (3-0)
• Approved 4-year Special Use Permit renewal for animal kenneling and grooming at 1950 South Lincoln (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the First Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Area 5 Urban Renewal Project. This action adds 7.55 acres to the project area to support new city park improvements.

• Approved the First Amendment to the Area 5 Urban Renewal Plan to annex 7.55 acres
• Approved suspension of rules to read Ordinance 1220 by title only (4-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider resolutions regarding a development agreement with New Earth Development. The agency will also review a bid for the Southside Park Project and construction agreements for Area 3 and Area 5 improvements.

• Resolution No. 04-23: Amended Disposition and Development Agreement with New Earth Development
• Resolution No. 05-23: Assignment of development agreement from Summit Creek Development to New Earth Development
• Acceptance of bid for Southside Park Project
• City-Agency Construction Agreement for Area 3 improvements
• City-Agency Construction Agreement for Area 5 improvements

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency approved a $2,511,194 bid from Burks Excavation for Phase I of the Southside Park project, including roadway, utilities, and site grading. A housing development by New Earth Development on Blocks 55/56 was delayed due to city code issues with townhouse plats and financing concerns. The board also approved construction agreements with the city for Area 3 and Area 5 infrastructure projects.

• Approved $2,511,194 bid for Southside Park Phase I to Burks Excavation (5-0)
• Delayed review of Resolution 04-23 and 05-23 for New Earth Development housing project
• Approved Area 3 URA project agreement between City and Agency (5-0)
• Approved Area 5 URA project agreement between City and Agency (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including April minutes, May claims, and April financial reports (4-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 2, 2023, with several action items including contract awards for the Southside Park Project and the E. Main Sidewalk Project, declaring surplus vehicles for auction, and discussing 2024 budget priorities. The agenda also includes proclamations for H.O.P.E. Week and National Police Week, and routine consent agenda items.

• Approve contract award to Burks Excavation for Jerome Southside Park Project
• Approve consultant agreement for construction engineering and inspection for E. Main Sidewalk Project
• Declare Public Works vehicles as surplus and authorize auction sale
• Discussion on 2024 preliminary budget priorities
• Proclamations for H.O.P.E. Week (May 8-12) and National Police Week (May 14-20)

The council unanimously approved a contract award to Burks Excavation for the Southside Park construction project, funded by ARPA and Urban Renewal Agency funds. They also approved an engineering services agreement with Civil Science for the East Main Sidewalk project, not to exceed $89,131.28. Two proclamations were issued: H.O.P.E. Week (May 8-12) and National Police Week (May 14-20). No substantive decisions were made on code enforcement concerns raised by a resident.

• Approved contract award to Burks Excavation for Southside Park construction (unanimous)
• Approved $89,131.28 engineering agreement with Civil Science for East Main Sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of April 18 and April 25 meetings (unanimous)
• Issued proclamation for H.O.P.E. Week, May 8-12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Issued proclamation for National Police Week, May 14-20, 2023 (unanimous)

Community Spirit Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 29, 2023 meeting. Members discussed logistics for the May 6 City Wide Clean-Up and coordinated vendor and sponsorship efforts for Freedom Fest.

• Approved March 29, 2023 special meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed to make room for an additional game from the knocker ball vendor for Freedom Fest

City Council

The Jerome City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a joint workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The sole agenda item is discussion and possible action on the City Comprehensive Plan. No other business is listed.

• Joint workshop with Planning and Zoning Commission on the City Comprehensive Plan
• Meeting held at Jerome Public Library, 100 1st Avenue E
• Public participation available via Zoom and phone
• Speakers limited to three minutes

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint workshop to review a preliminary draft of the Jerome Comprehensive Plan presented by J-U-B Engineers. No formal votes were taken; the plan will move to a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and eventual Council approval via resolution.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended an ordinance establishing rules for townhouse subdivisions, including minimum lot sizes. The board also approved a special use permit for chickens and validated an urban renewal plan amendment.

• Recommended ordinance for townhouse subdivisions with 1,700 sq ft minimum lot size and 20% common space (3-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for six hen chickens at 503 18th Avenue East (3-0)
• Approved resolution validating the First Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for Area 5 (3-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to allow duplex units to be separately owned and sold. They will also vote on several action items, including a contract award for the E. Main Sidewalk Project, an engineering services agreement for S. Fillmore Rehabilitation, and a dump bed purchase for Parks. The consent agenda includes routine payments and reports.

• Public hearing on Ordinance creating Title 16 Chapter 16.047 for duplex unit separate ownership
• Ordinance 1219, Bill 704 introduction (action item)
• Contract award to Idaho Materials & Construction for E. Main Sidewalk Project
• Engineering services agreement with Ardurra for S. Fillmore Rehabilitation design
• Purchase of Crysteel 9' 2-yard dump bed for Parks department

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1219, which allows duplex units to be split and sold to different owners. The final version of the ordinance includes a minimum lot size requirement of 3,500 square feet. The council also approved a series of project payments and claims via the consent calendar.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1219 to allow separate ownership of duplex units (unanimous)
• Set minimum lot area for duplex splits at 3,500 square feet
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved payment to Peterson Brother’s for 10th Ave Tank project
• Approved payment to Keller Associates for New Headworks project
• Approved payment to JC Constructors, Inc. for New Headworks building
• Approved payment to Keller Associates for Wastewater Master Plan update
• Approved various city claims, including $638,243.82 to Petersen Brothers Construction Inc

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for a trucking terminal and a design review for a new grocery store. It also renewed a residential horse permit and finalized height variances for industrial towers.

• Approved special use permit for trucking terminal at 237 Nez Perce Avenue West (4-0)
• Approved design review for Pantera Market grocery store at 716 South Lincoln Avenue (4-0)
• Approved renewal of special use permit for four horses at 204 16th Avenue East (4-0)
• Approved findings and conclusions for The Scoular Company tower height variances (4-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider several action items, including an audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The agency will also vote on development agreements involving New Earth Development and a reimbursement agreement with Milk Specialties Global.

• Approve audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022
• Approve reimbursement agreement with Milk Specialties Global
• Approve amended and restated disposition and development agreement with New Earth Development
• Approve assignment of development agreement from Summit Creek Development to New Earth Development

The Agency approved the consent calendar and formally accepted the audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Board members discussed pending development agreements and received updates on downtown infrastructure projects and state legislative changes.

• Approved consent calendar including March meeting minutes and April 2023 claims (3-0)
• Accepted FY2022 audit report and directed staff to file it (3-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and action items, including a proposed partial plat vacate of the Northside Subdivision, approval of payments for the police station project, and updates to the employee personnel policy manual. The council will also hear presentations on proclamations and discuss audited financial statements.

• Public hearing and action item to approve partial plat vacate of Northside Subdivision and Northside Subdivision, First Amended
• Consent agenda includes payments to Lombard-Conrad Architects for police station project and interior design, and to Burk's Tractor for backhoe exchange
• Resolution No. 04-23 to update Employee Personnel Policy Manual
• Approve furniture and gym equipment packages for new police station
• Approve transfer application for beer and wine license for Fat Clarence's

The Council approved a partial plat vacation for Idaho Milk Products and updated the Employee Personnel Policy Manual. They also authorized over $250,000 for new police station furniture and gym equipment and approved the FY2022 audited financial statements.

• Approved partial plat vacate request for Idaho Milk Products (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 04-23 amending Employee Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved $238,295.62 furniture and $13,156.00 gym equipment for police station (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license transfer for Zednuga, LLC dba Fat Clarence’s (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 21 minutes and various payments (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and College of Southern Idaho Month

Community Spirit Committee

The committee approved a bid from Lantis Fireworks for the Freedom Fest display. Members also coordinated logistics for an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt and scheduled the City Wide Clean-up for May 6.

• Approved $12,500 fireworks bid from Lantis Fireworks (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Sept 7, Sept 14, Oct 12, and Feb 15 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled City Wide Clean-up for May 6

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider a request from The Scoular Company for tower height variances on five buildings and support towers at a 7.39-acre site at the end of East Avenue T. The commission will also discuss a proposed townhouse subdivision ordinance and consider findings for a duplex-split ordinance. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 14 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and action on Scoular Company height variances for 5 buildings/towers, Lot 1 Block 1 Northside Subdivision (SE 30-8-17), ~7.39 acres
• Discussion of Townhouse Subdivision Ordinance
• Consider findings for Ordinance creating Title 16 Chapter 16.047 (duplex unit splits)
• Approve minutes from March 14, 2023 regular meeting

The commission approved height variances for five buildings and support towers at the Scoular Company site. The decision followed public testimony regarding noise concerns from neighbors. The commission also discussed a proposed townhouse subdivision ordinance.

• Approved tower height variances for five Scoular Company buildings (3-1)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Council adopted Ordinance 1218 to establish a $25 non-refundable park use fee and a $300 refundable deposit for specific event types. The new rules remove previous fee waiver provisions. Additionally, a beer and wine license for La Ideal Bakery was approved pending inspections.

• Adopted Ordinance 1218 establishing $25 park use fee and $300 refundable deposit (4-0)
• Approved beer and wine license for La Ideal Bakery at 1410 S. Lincoln Ave., Suite D (4-0)
• Approved $376,618.00 payment to Starr Corp for Police Station project (3-0)
• Approved $21,082.95 and $34,011.85 payments to Keller Associates Inc. for Wastewater Master Plan Update (3-0)
• Approved $12,800.98 payment to Keller Associates Inc. and $32,541.72 to JC Constructors for Wastewater Treatment Plant New Headworks (3-0)
• Approved payments to Brenntag Pacific Inc. ($13,284.48) and TFD Enterprises LLC ($17,901.36) (3-0)
• Closed public hearing from December 20, 2022, due to new application requirements
• Supported proclamations for Vietnam War Veterans Day, Fair Housing Month, and Week of the Young Child (unanimous)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a special meeting to hear public input on the Calendar Year Report of Activities. The agency is also considering actions regarding the adoption of that report and an amendment to the Area 5 Plan.

• Public hearing for the Calendar Year Report of Activities
• Resolution No. 02-23: Adopting the Calendar Year Report Activities
• Resolution No. 03-23: Adopting the First Amendment to the Area 5 Plan

The Agency adopted the 2022 Calendar Year Report of Activities and approved an amendment to the Area 5 Urban Renewal Plan. The amendment annexes 7.55 acres to support infrastructure for a new park and open space development.

• Approved Resolution No. 02-23 adopting the 2022 Calendar Year Report of Activities (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 03-23 adopting the First Amendment to the Area 5 Plan to annex 7.55 acres (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating Title 16 Chapter 16.047, which would allow duplex units to be split and sold to different owners, with a procedure and conditions for approval. The commission will also discuss a related townhouse subdivision chapter and handle routine consent items, including approving minutes and a special use permit for an electronic message sign at Calvary Church.

• Public hearing and action on ordinance creating Chapter 16.047 for separate ownership of duplex units
• Discussion of Title 16 Chapter 16.047 regarding townhouse subdivisions
• Consider approval of special use permit for electronic message display sign at 900 North Lincoln Avenue for Calvary Church
• Approve minutes from February 28, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended an ordinance to the City Council that would allow duplex units to be split and sold to different owners. The commission also approved a special use permit for an electronic message sign at Calvary Church. Staff discussed a potential future ordinance for townhouse subdivisions.

• Recommended to City Council ordinance for separate ownership of duplex units (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message display sign at 900 North Lincoln Avenue (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 28, 2023 regular meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a public hearing and consider introducing Ordinance 1217 to rezone a property at 108 10th Avenue West from Public/Semipublic to Residential 3. The council will also vote on a consent agenda including minutes and a $15,564 equipment purchase, and discuss park use fees. The meeting includes a Board of Corrections action item to adjust 2023 irrigation assessments.

• Public hearing and ordinance introduction for rezone of 108 10th Avenue West (Tax 2194644) from PS to R-3
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of Feb 21, 2023 meeting
• Consent agenda: purchase heavy equipment tilt trailer for Public Works for $15,564
• Board of Corrections action item to correct 2023 Irrigation Assessments
• Discussion on Park Use fees (action item)

The City Council approved a rezoning request for a 1.01-acre parcel to allow for residential use and storage structures. The council also adjusted one irrigation assessment and approved a purchase for the Public Works Department.

• Approved rezoning of 108 10th Avenue West from Public/Semipublic (PS) to Residential 3 (R-3) (unanimous)
• Approved reducing 2023 irrigation assessment for Ralph West to $22.84 (unanimous)
• Denied request to reduce irrigation assessment for Robert and Carolyn Culver (unanimous)
• Approved $15,564 purchase of a heavy equipment tilt trailer for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Agency will vote on a term sheet with New Earth Development and approve the preliminary Calendar Year Report for 2022. A discussion on the Area 5 Plan Amendment is also scheduled. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

The Agency approved the preliminary 2022 Calendar Year Report of Activities and a term sheet for New Earth Development. It also authorized a reimbursement agreement for Milk Specialties Global. A special meeting for public comment on the 2022 report is set for March 16, 2023.

• Approved February 2, 2023 minutes, March 2023 claims, and February 2023 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved preliminary 2022 Calendar Year Report of Activities (4-0)
• Scheduled public comment meeting for March 16, 2023 (4-0)
• Authorized chair to sign reimbursement agreement with Milk Specialties Global for approx. $587,000 (4-0)
• Approved Term Sheet between New Earth Development and the Agency (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a Special Use Permit for Calvary Church to install an electronic message display sign at 900 North Lincoln Avenue. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for permit renewals and a rezone. The meeting is otherwise standard procedural business.

• Public hearing and action on Special Use Permit for electronic sign at 900 North Lincoln Avenue (Calvary Church)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes from Jan 10 and Feb 15 meetings
• Renewal of Special Use Permit for commercial entertainment facility at 160 West Main Street (Juan Gonzalez)
• Renewal of Special Use Permit for bulk petroleum storage at 150 West Blvd South (Valley Wide Cooperative)
• Rezone from Public/Semipublic to Residential 3 at 108 10th Avenue West (Lora Rodriguez)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for an electronic message display sign at 900 North Lincoln Avenue. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included special use permit renewals for a commercial entertainment facility and petroleum storage, and a rezoning recommendation for a residential property.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Electronic Message Display Sign at 900 North Lincoln Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit renewal for commercial entertainment facility at 160 West Main Street (3-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit renewal for petroleum storage at 150 West Blvd South (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for rezoning 108 10th Avenue West from Public/Semipublic (PS) to Residential 3 (R-3) (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023, and February 15, 2023 meetings (3-0)

City Council

The Jerome City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items such as payments for the police station project and monthly reports. They will also vote on a resolution for mayor appointments and discuss a service agreement and park use fees.

• Approve payment to Starr Corp for Police Station project: $189,535.55
• Approve payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for Police Station project: $5,085.01
• Approve payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for Police Station interior design: $6,712.50
• Resolution No. 01-23 Mayor Appointments (action item)
• Discussion regarding Park Use fees

The Council approved a $20,000 service agreement for project management software and ratified several appointments to the Library Board and Community Spirit Committee. A consent calendar including police station project payments and general claims was also approved. The Council discussed potential changes to park use fees, but no decision was reached.

• Approved $20,000 service agreement with Virtual Project Manager LLC (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution No. 01-23 appointing Deyanira E. Trochez to the Library Board and seven members to the Community Spirit Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $189,535.55 payment to Starr Corp for Police Station project (unanimous)
• Approved $5,085.01 payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for Police Station project (unanimous)
• Approved $6,712.50 payment to Lombard-Conrad Architects for Police Station interior design (unanimous)
• Approved various monthly department reports and claims (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing and then considering action on a proposed ordinance that would create a new chapter in the city code to allow duplex units to be owned separately and sold to different owners. The ordinance would establish a procedure and conditions for approving such duplex splits. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on ordinance creating Title 17 Chapter 14.015 for separate ownership of duplex units
• Action item on the same duplex-split ordinance
• Citizen correspondence and issues
• Discussion period and staff reports

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed ordinance to allow duplex units to be split and sold to different owners. The commission decided to send the ordinance back to staff to adjust lot size requirements.

• Sent proposed ordinance for separate ownership of duplex units back to staff for lot size requirement adjustments (3-0)

Community Spirit Committee

The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on two upcoming community events: the Easter Egg Hunt and Freedom Fest. The agenda also includes time for citizen correspondence and general discussion.

• Discussion and action on Easter Egg Hunt
• Discussion and action on Freedom Fest
• Citizen correspondence and issues

The committee coordinated donations and logistics for the April 8th Easter Egg Hunt. Members also discussed planning for Freedom Fest on July 1st, including vendor limits and sponsorship outreach.

• Approved $300 payment to Greg Dodson for music line-up arrangement (Unanimous)
• Agreed to contact previous fireworks vendor for Freedom Fest
• Agreed to begin reaching out to Freedom Fest sponsors

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance to reduce the Planning and Zoning Commission from seven to five members and shorten terms from six to four years to address quorum issues. The Council also approved the 2023 irrigation system budget and an eligibility study for urban renewal annexation.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1216 reducing P&Z Commission to 5 members with 4-year terms (4-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 02-23 estimating $191,203.71 for 2023 irrigation system operations (4-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 03-23 approving Area 5 Annexation Eligibility Study for 7.55 acres (4-0)
• Declared three police vehicles (two 2012-2014 Dodge Chargers, one 2010 Chevy Impala) as surplus for auction (4-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 regular and executive session minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 01-23 regarding Community Spirit Committee and Library Board reappointments

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will consider approving a term sheet with New Earth Development for a housing project on downtown Blocks 55 and 56, and vote on a resolution to amend the Area 5 Urban Renewal Plan boundaries. Other business includes a reimbursement agreement with Milk Specialties Global and approval of minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• Consider approval of Resolution approving annexation Eligibility Report amending Area 5 Urban Renewal Plan boundaries
• Consider approval of Term Sheet with New Earth Development for housing project on downtown Blocks 55 and 56
• Approve reimbursement agreement with Milk Specialties Global
• Approve minutes of January 5, 2022 meeting
• Review and approve claims and staff financial reports for February 2023

The Agency approved the annexation of 7.55 acres into Urban Renewal Area 5 for a new park development. The board also authorized negotiations with New Earth Development for a 60-unit townhome project. A reimbursement agreement for Milk Specialties Global was tabled for further clarification.

• Approved Resolution No. 01-23 to annex 7.55 acres into Area 5 (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with New Earth Development for a 60-unit townhome project (5-0)
• Approved January 2023 minutes and February 2023 claims (5-0)
• Tabled Milk Specialties Global reimbursement agreement for clarification

City Council

The Council approved a contract for a new water tank and booster station to prevent potential boil advisories. Two parcels were rezoned for a new park and business development. The Council also approved agreements with the Idaho Transportation Department for the I-84 Exit 168 interchange.

• Approved $4,416,946.41 contract to Peterson Brothers Construction for 10th Ave Water Tank project (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of three parcels from General Business to Public/Semipublic for a new park (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 16.849 acres from Mixed Use to High Density Business (4-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with ITD for I-84 Exit 168 Interchange reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved Landscape Agreement with ITD for I-84 Exit 168 Interchange (4-0)
• Approved Engineering Services roster of 5 licensed firms (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $497,306.00 payment to Starr Corp for Police Station Project (4-0)
• Approved $30,316.16 payment to Northside Canal for 2023 Irrigation Assessment (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on three special use permit renewals (a commercial entertainment facility, bulk petroleum storage, and others), a rezone request, and an ordinance revising the commission's membership and terms. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items.

• Special use permit renewal for commercial entertainment facility at 160 West Main Street
• Special use permit renewal for bulk petroleum storage at 150 West Blvd South
• Rezone from Public/Semipublic to Residential 3 at 108 10th Avenue West
• Ordinance revising Planning & Zoning Commission membership and term lengths
• Consent agenda includes findings for rezone near Candlelight Park and special use permits for chickens/cow/goats, firearms repair, and residential use

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended an ordinance to reduce its voting membership from seven to five and shorten term lengths from six to four years. The board also approved several special use permit renewals and recommended one residential rezone to the City Council.

• Recommended reducing commission size from 7 to 5 members and terms from 6 to 4 years (4-0)
• Recommended rezone from Public/Semipublic to Residential 3 at 108 10th Avenue West (4-0)
• Approved 2-year Special Use Permit renewal for indoor entertainment facility at 160 West Main Street (4-0)
• Approved 1-year Special Use Permit renewal for petroleum bulk storage at 150 West Blvd South (4-0)
• Approved 2-year Special Use Permit renewal for chickens and livestock at 725 West Ave D (4-0)
• Approved 5-year Special Use Permit renewal for home firearms repair and sales at 1501 North Lyndon Street (4-0)
• Approved 1-year Special Use Permit for residential use at 141 1st Avenue East (4-0)
• Recommended rezone from General Business to Public/Semi-Public for soccer complex at 1201 South Davis (4-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to consider a reimbursement agreement with Scoular. The meeting also includes a legislative update and staff reports.

• Approve Reimbursement Agreement with Scoular
• Approve minutes of November 3, 2022 regular meeting
• Review and approve claims for December 2022 and January 2023
• Review and approve staff financial reports for November and December 2022

The Agency approved a lump-sum reimbursement to Scoular for site remediation and drainage work at the Emerge facility. The board also approved the consent calendar, including previous meeting minutes and various claims.

• Approved reimbursement to Scoular in the amount of $863,318.90 (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims for December 2022 and January 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved staff financial reports for November and December 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting that included a tour of the new police station. The council approved the minutes from the December 20, 2022 regular meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved December 20, 2022 regular meeting minutes (4-0)