Jerome public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a four-lot residential subdivision final plat (Canal Subdivision) and a partial plat vacation for Idaho Milk Products. The consent agenda includes payments for several city projects, and the council will introduce an ordinance regarding the Idaho Power Franchise Agreement. New police officers will be sworn in.

• Public hearing on Gregory G Blake's Canal Subdivision final plat (4 lots, 8th Ave E)
• Public hearing on Idaho Milk Products partial plat vacation of Century Bound Subdivision
• Introduction of Bill No. 719 – Idaho Power Franchise Agreement (first reading)
• Consent agenda payments: $137,158.50 to Burks Excavation (Southside Park), $95,729.56 and $42,736.02 to Petersen Brothers (10th St Water Tank), $150,379.50 to J-U-B Engineers (Water System Lead Project), and others
• Oath of office for new police officers Cody Adams and Sean Hughes

The Jerome City Council approved the final plat for the four-lot Canal Subdivision on 8th Avenue East, conditional on approved construction plans. It also passed Resolution No. 21-24 to partially vacate Lot 2 of the Century Bound Subdivision for Idaho Milk Products' new ice cream facility. The consent calendar, including multiple vendor payments and claims, was approved unanimously. The council also introduced Ordinance 1234 (Bill 719) for a 20-year Idaho Power franchise agreement and approved a fireworks permit for SBD Fireworks.

• Approved Canal Subdivision final plat (4-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 21-24 vacating Idaho Milk Products property (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payments to Burks Excavation, Keller Associates, Petersen Brothers, J-U-B Engineers, and others (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1234, Bill 719 for Idaho Power franchise agreement (first reading)
• Approved SBD Fireworks permit contingent on fire inspection (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on three property requests: annexation and initial zoning of a 9.4-acre pasture, a 9-lot commercial subdivision on 46.15 acres, and a lot split on 41.3 acres. Also on the agenda is a rezone from Light Industrial to General Business at 1035 North Lincoln Avenue. The Commission will also discuss noise and landscape amendments and vote on consent agenda items including a special use permit for goats and an electronic message display sign.

• Public hearing and action on 9.4-acre annexation and initial zoning by Quadrant Investments LLC (south side of 200 South)
• Public hearing and action on 9-lot commercial subdivision by Summit Creek Development on 46.15 acres (south side of West Main Street)
• Public hearing and action on lot split of 41.3 acres at 72 E 300 S by Fran Florence
• Public hearing and action on rezone of 1035 North Lincoln Avenue from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Business (C-2) by Summit Springs LLC
• Consent agenda: special use permit renewal for 4 goats at 611 South Fir and findings for an electronic message display sign on South Lincoln Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and initial High-Density Business (C-3) zoning for a 9.4-acre parcel south of 200 South, requested by Quadrant Investments LLC. The commission also approved a nine-lot commercial preliminary plat for Summit Creek Development, a lot split for Fran Florence, and a rezone from Light Industrial to General Business for 1035 North Lincoln Avenue. All votes were 3-0.

• Recommended approval of Quadrant Investments LLC annexation and C-3 zoning (3-0)
• Approved Summit Creek Development nine-lot commercial preliminary plat (3-0)
• Approved Fran Florence lot split at 72 E 300 S (3-0)
• Recommended rezone of 1035 North Lincoln Ave from M-1 to C-2 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and findings for special use permits and lot splits (3-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will consider approving Resolution No. 06-24, a real property exchange agreement with the College of Southern Idaho, which also requires acknowledgment and consent from the City of Jerome. The board will also act on a consent calendar including meeting minutes, November and December claims, and staff financial reports for October and November.

• Consider Resolution No. 06-24 approving the Real Property Exchange Agreement between the Agency and the College of Southern Idaho (Area 3) – Action Item
• Approve minutes of November 7, 2024 regular meeting
• Review and approve claims for November and December 2024
• Review and approve staff financial reports for October and November 2024
• Legislative update and staff reports

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved Resolution No. 06-24, authorizing a real property exchange with the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). The Agency will exchange approximately three acres of city-owned land for CSI's existing facility at 104 W. Main Street, with the Agency leasing the building back to CSI at no cost until the new CSI facility is constructed. The exchange is part of downtown revitalization efforts in Area 3.

• Approved Resolution No. 06-24 for real property exchange with CSI (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, claims, and financial reports (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including routine approvals of minutes, a lease renewal with the Idaho Military Division, and payments totaling $11,946.01. A resolution to appoint a mayor is up for a vote. Council will also discuss snow removal operations and receive a follow-up on the 'Hearts Across the Valley' program.

• Approve Lease Agreement Renewal No. 7 with the Idaho Military Division
• Approve payment of $5,356.01 to Ferguson Enterprises for Wastewater Treatment Plant supplies
• Approve payment of $6,590.00 to Specialty Mining & Infield for the Southside Park project
• Resolution No. 20-24 – Mayor Appointment (action item)
• Presentation and possible discussion regarding snow removal

City Council

The City Council will discuss a property exchange between the Jerome Urban Renewal Agency and the College of Southern Idaho. The body is also reviewing a request for annexation and the Hearts Across the Valley project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.

• Property exchange agreement between Jerome Urban Renewal Agency and College of Southern Idaho
• Request for Annexation
• Purchase of three 2025 Ford Explorers for Police Department: $133,533.00
• Payments to Stanley Associates Inc. for Jerome South Park Picnic Shelter, CSI Bleacher Pad, and Curb/Sidewalk
• Purchase of one 2024 Ford Maverick for Wastewater Department: $26,981.00

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits and lot splits. The body is also considering an ordinance to remove the special use permit requirement for chickens, poultry, and fowl.

• Proposed ordinance to remove special use permit requirements for chickens, poultry, and fowl
• Special use permit request for four goats at 611 South Fir
• Special use permit request for an electronic message display sign on South Lincoln Avenue
• Lot split request for pasture at the southeast corner of West Avenue D and West Blvd
• Variance request from Idaho Milk Products, Inc. to reduce industrial parking spaces

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve an audit engagement letter and a final reimbursement for the Nelson-Jameson Agreement. The body will also receive an update on the Triple Dot Development Multifamily Housing Project in Area 3.

• Audit Engagement Letter with Workman & Company
• Final reimbursement amount for Nelson-Jameson Agreement
• Triple Dot Development Multifamily Housing Project update (Area 3)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold public hearings on a parcel vacation and a zoning code amendment, and consider several action items including a contract award for the Avenue A & Alder Downtown Revitalization Project. Consent agenda items include payments for environmental insurance and equipment purchases. The council will also discuss the 2025 benefits package and transfer of brokerage accounts.

• Public hearing on vacation of a 0.76-acre parcel in Section 31, Township 8 South, Range 17 East (Resolution 18-24)
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1233 amending zoning code for quasi-public use and bulk storage of flammable liquids
• Consent agenda: pay Evanston Insurance $28,054 for wastewater facility environmental liability insurance
• Consent agenda: pay Overtime Equipment LLC $64,500 for a boom truck and $26,500 for a trash pump
• Approve contract award to Stanley Associates, Inc. for the Avenue A & Alder Downtown Revitalization Project

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee holds a special meeting to follow up on the Carl Nellis Day of Service and discuss the Truck or Treat event, which is listed as an action item. The meeting also includes citizen correspondence and staff reports.

• Follow-up discussion on Carl Nellis Day of Service
• Discussion and potential action on Truck or Treat event
• Citizen correspondence and issues
• Staff reports and setting next meeting date

The Spirit Committee discussed the Carl Nellis Day of Service and Trunk or Treat event. No formal votes were taken. The committee decided to keep Trunk or Treat on Main Street despite road closure challenges, and discussed alternative locations if needed.

• Kept Main Street Trunk or Treat as the event location (discussion)
• Set up for Trunk or Treat at 4:00 p.m. (discussion)
• Scheduled Christmas lights setup for November 11th (discussion)
• Scheduled Christmas in the Park for December 7th at 3:00 p.m. (discussion)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the final plat for a 9-lot residential subdivision by A&W Properties LLC at 1018 S Eisenhower St. The council will also vote on introducing an ordinance amending zoning code sections regarding quasi-public uses and bulk storage of flammable liquids. The consent agenda includes multiple payments for city infrastructure projects, and two action items: approving an audit engagement letter with Workman & Company and an engineering services agreement with Merrick and Company for the wastewater MBR blower project.

• Public hearing and action on A&W Properties LLC 9-lot residential final plat, 1018 S Eisenhower St.
• Introduction of Ordinance 1233 amending Municipal Code Sections 17.14.010 and 17.18.020 regarding quasi-public use and bulk storage of flammable liquids.
• Consent agenda payment of $186,870.00 to Idaho Materials & Construction for W. Avenue I Reconstruction.
• Consent agenda payment of $179,869.24 to Petersen Brothers Construction for the 10th Street Water Tank.
• Action item: Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Merrick and Company for final design of Wastewater MBR Blower Project.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to vote on an Early Entry Agreement and a Highest and Best Use Study Agreement. The body will also receive updates regarding the Triple Dot Development Agreement and a property exchange with the College of Southern Idaho.

• Vote on Early Entry Agreement
• Vote on Highest and Best Use Study Agreement
• Update on Triple Dot Development Agreement
• Update on College of Southern Idaho property exchange
• Review and approval of October 2024 claims

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on a four-lot residential subdivision and a parking space variance for Idaho Milk Products, Inc. The body will also discuss amendments to Title 17 regarding chickens and review several special use permits and a lot split.

• Four-lot residential subdivision request for vacant property on 8th Avenue East
• Variance request from Idaho Milk Products, Inc. to reduce industrial parking spaces
• Special Use Permit renewal for catering home occupation at 913 Glen Eagle Drive
• Special Use Permit for an electronic message display sign at 501 South Lincoln Avenue, Suite C
• Lot split request for approximately 2 acres on South Lincoln Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request for a final replat of a 19.31-acre lot at the northeast corner of Golf Course Road and Montana Avenue. The council will also consider approving the Alton Mae Center Subdivision Replat and adopting the 2024 Wastewater System Master Plan. The consent agenda includes payments totaling over $493,000 for various projects, including $318,330.50 for W. Avenue I Reconstruction and $149,559.61 for the 10th Street Water Tank project.

• Public hearing on final replat for 19.31 acres at Golf Course Rd and Montana Ave
• Council approval of Alton Mae Center Subdivision Replat
• Payment of $318,330.50 to Idaho Materials and Construction for W. Avenue I Reconstruction
• Payment of $149,559.61 to Petersen Brothers Construction for 10th Street Water Tank project
• Discussion on adopting 2024 Wastewater System Master Plan and on-premises beer/wine license for Geminis Beauty Salon at 1410 S. Lincoln Suite A

The Jerome City Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Wastewater System Master Plan, which outlines upgrades to handle projected growth. They also approved a final replat for the Alton Mae Center Subdivision, a beer and wine license for Geminis Beauty Salon, and the consent calendar. The council discussed but decided not to pursue regulating front yard landscaping in new subdivisions.

• Adopted 2024 Wastewater System Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Alton Mae Center Subdivision, conditional on approved construction plans (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license for Geminis Beauty Salon, contingent on county license and inspections (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including payments for road, water tank, and park projects (unanimous)
• Declined to pursue front yard landscaping regulations for new subdivisions

Community Spirit Committee

This special meeting of the Jerome Community Spirit Committee was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No discussions or actions took place. The agenda had included follow-up on the Carl Nellis Day of Service and a discussion of Truck or Treat as an action item.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Scheduled follow-up discussion on Carl Nellis Day of Service
• Scheduled discussion on Truck or Treat (action item)
• Citizen correspondence and issues period
• Staff reports and setting next meeting date

City Council

The Jerome City Council will consider resolutions, ordinances, and discussion items including approving a collective bargaining agreement with local firefighters, adopting rezoning ordinance, and authorizing agreements for the Downtown Main Street project. The consent agenda includes payments for wastewater treatment plant upgrades and routine reports.

• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 4589 Jerome Firefighters
• Approve State Local Agreement for Downtown Main Street project
• Approve Engineering Agreement with J-U-B Engineers for Downtown Main Street project
• Payment to Control Engineers PA for Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA Ignition Upgrade ($90,673.41)
• Resolution No. 17-24 adopting Ordinance No. 1230 for rezoning

The Jerome City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances: rezoning parcels on W. Nez Perce from Light Industrial to Residential 3 and General Business, prohibiting overnight camping/loitering on public property, and restricting semi-truck/trailer parking on city streets. The council also approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the firefighter union (I.A.F.F. Local 4589), a cooperative agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department for the Main Street project, and an engineering services agreement with J-U-B Engineers for $641,470.

• Adopted Ordinance 1230 rezoning Parcel 1 to R-3 and Parcel 2 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1231 prohibiting overnight camping/loitering on public property (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1232 restricting semi-truck/trailer parking on city streets (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 4589 (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for Main Street project (unanimous)
• Approved $641,470 engineering services agreement with J-U-B Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including claims and payments (unanimous)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to vote on a first amendment to an exclusive negotiation agreement with Triple Dot Development. The agency will also review proposals for an audit and approve August 2024 financial reports.

• Resolution No. 05-24: First Amendment to Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively (Triple Dot Development)
• Review of audit proposals
• Approval of August 2024 staff financial reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on a home occupation permit, a digital sign, and a lot split. The body will also review findings for two residential preliminary plats and several rezoning requests.

• Lot split request from Sansei Holdings LLC for a 2-acre lot on South Lincoln Avenue
• 63 Lot Residential Preliminary Plat request from JTMESC LLC on East Nez Perce Avenue
• 9 Lot Residential Preliminary Plat request from A&W Properties LLC at 1018 South Eisenhower St
• Special Use Permit for an Electronic Message Display Sign at 501 South Lincoln Avenue, Suite C
• Rezoning of 7.55 acres on East Nez Perce from Residential 2 to Public/Semi-Public

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 63-lot residential preliminary plat for JTMESC LLC, a design review for a Bubble Barn car wash, and a lot split for Sansei Holdings LLC. It also approved special use permits for a catering home occupation and an electronic message display sign, plus a consent agenda with findings for several prior approvals. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 63-lot residential preliminary plat for JTMESC LLC (4-0)
• Approved design review for Bubble Barn car wash at 1800 BLK South Lincoln (4-0)
• Approved lot split for Sansei Holdings LLC on South Lincoln Ave (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message display sign at 501 S Lincoln Ave, Suite C (4-0)
• Approved special use permit renewal for catering home occupation at 913 Glen Eagle Dr (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including findings for A&W Properties 9-lot plat, City rezone, 63-lot plat, setback variance, and TrailMax special use permit (4-0)

City Council

At this regular meeting, the City Council will consider an audit RFP evaluation and discuss a potential ordinance regulating use of parks and public facilities, as well as restrictions on semi-truck and trailer parking in all city zones. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 20 meeting minutes.

• Audit Request for Proposals Evaluation – action item
• Discussion on potential ordinance for parks and public facilities, including outdoor spaces
• Discussion on semi-truck and trailer parking in all city zones
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of August 20, 2024 regular meeting
• Citizen correspondence limited to three minutes each

The Jerome City Council unanimously approved Workman & Company as the city's auditor for the 2024-2026 fiscal years, after the current firm, Rexroat, Harberd and Associates, announced it would no longer provide auditing services. The council also discussed issues with transient/homeless populations at parks and the library, and semi-truck parking in commercial zones, but took no formal action on these topics. A new Public Works Director, Jon Caton, was announced.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes of August 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Workman & Company as city auditor for 2024-2026 fiscal years (unanimous)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. The agency is also considering the approval of annual appropriations.

• Public hearing for the proposed Jerome Urban Renewal Agency Budget (Oct 1, 2024 - Sept 30, 2025)
• Resolution No. 04-24 Annual Appropriations for the Urban Renewal Agency
• Review and approval of claims for August 2024

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency held a public hearing and unanimously approved Resolution No. 04-24, the annual appropriation for fiscal year 2025, totaling $8.5 million in expenditures. The budget includes $479,000 in debt service, $6.7 million in reimbursements to the city for downtown beautification and H Street projects, and $1 million for completion of Jerome Southside Park. No public comments were received. The consent calendar, including claims for August 2024, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 04-24, annual appropriations for FY2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including claims for August 2024 (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on proposed FY2025 budget; no comments received

Community Spirit Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting to review Freedom Fest and plan for upcoming events. Members will take action on the Carl Nellis Day of Service and Trunk or Treat.

• Follow-up discussion on Freedom Fest
• Action item: Carl Nellis Day of Service
• Action item: Trunk or Treat

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold public hearings on amending the current budget by appropriating $222,866 and adopting the FY2025 budget, including a proposed master city-wide fee schedule with increases of 5% or more. The council will also consider a rezoning request from ELW Holdings LLC to change nearly 10 acres from Light Industrial to Residential 3 and several parcels to General Business. Action items include approving a consent agenda with payments totaling over $1 million for infrastructure projects and an engineering services agreement for the Lead Improvement Project.

• Public hearing and action on rezone request from ELW Holdings for 10.098 acres to Residential 3 and several parcels to General Business
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1227 for a new Master City-Wide Fee Schedule with fee increases over 5%
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1228 to amend FY2024 budget by appropriating $222,866
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1229 for the FY2025 appropriations budget
• Consent agenda includes $416,170.48 payment for 10th Street Water Tank project and $198,776.48 for Southside Park project

The Jerome City Council unanimously approved the FY2024-25 budget of $38.5 million, which includes a property tax levy rate of $5.97 per $1,000 of assessed value and an average homeowner increase of about $16 per month. The council also approved rezoning requests from ELW Holdings, LLC, changing several parcels from Light Industrial to General Business and Residential-3, and adopted a Master City-Wide Fee Schedule with increases to irrigation, sanitation, water, and wastewater fees. Additionally, the council approved a $483,500 engineering services agreement with J-U-B Engineers for the Lead Improvement project.

• Adopted FY2024-25 budget of $38,543,822 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ELW Holdings parcels to General Business and Residential-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Master City-Wide Fee Schedule (Ordinance 1227) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16-24 to collect $65,943 in forgone property taxes (unanimous)
• Approved $483,500 engineering agreement with J-U-B Engineers for Lead Improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including payments and claims (unanimous)
• Adopted amended FY2023-24 budget appropriating $222,886 (Ordinance 1228) (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a 63-lot residential preliminary plat on 20.46 acres east of the new park, a 9-lot plat on 1.43 acres, and city-initiated rezones affecting a park and adjacent parcel. They will also consider a design review, a front yard setback variance, a special use permit for utility trailer sales and repairs, and a consent agenda with findings for a daycare, hen permits, a farm stand, and 258-unit multifamily housing.

• Public hearing and action on 63-lot residential preliminary plat by JTMESC LLC on 20.46 acres near East Nez Perce Avenue
• Public hearing and action on 9-lot residential preliminary plat by A&W Properties LLC at 1018 South Eisenhower Street
• City rezones: 7.55-acre park parcel to Public/Semi-Public and adjacent 20.46 acres to Residential 2
• Design review for Tensco Inc. at 2703 South Lincoln
• Special use permit for TrailMax (J Pierski Enterprises) for utility trailer sales, customization, and repairs at 1720 South Lincoln Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission conditionally approved a 63-lot residential preliminary plat for JTMESC LLC, located east of the new park on East Nez Perce. The commission also approved a design review for a new Grease Monkey, a 9-lot residential preliminary plat, a front yard setback variance, and a special use permit for TrailMax. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved design review for Grease Monkey at 2703 South Lincoln (4-0)
• Conditionally approved 9-lot residential preliminary plat at 1018 South Eisenhower St (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning of two parcels to clean up split zoning (4-0)
• Conditionally approved 63-lot residential preliminary plat east of new park on East Nez Perce (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for porch at 824 2nd Ave East (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for TrailMax at 1720 South Lincoln Ave (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including findings for daycare, chickens, farm stand, and 258-unit apartment SUP (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the tentative 2024-25 and 2023-24 fiscal year budgets. The body will also consider resolutions regarding grant applications and a zoning and annexation ordinance.

• Resolution No. 13-24: Idaho Gem Grant Application
• Resolution No. 14-24: Adopting Ordinance No. 1226 Annexation and Zoning
• Resolution No. 15-24: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
• Tentative 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget and public hearing notice for August 20, 2024
• Tentative amendment to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget and public hearing notice for August 20, 2024

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider adopting the FY2024-25 tentative budget and authorizing publication for a public hearing on August 22. They will also vote on a 30-day extension to the exclusive negotiation agreement with Triple Dot Development LLC for Area 3. Consent items include approving minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• Adopt FY2024-25 tentative budget and authorize public hearing on August 22
• Approve 30-day extension to negotiation period with Triple Dot Development LLC for Area 3
• Approve claims for August 2024
• Approve staff financial reports for July 2024
• Approve minutes of July 11, 2024 special meeting

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss follow-up on the Freedom Fest event and other routine business including citizen correspondence and staff reports.

• Follow-up discussion on the Freedom Fest event (action item)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from EHM Engineers, Inc. for annexation and initial zoning of a property in Section 29. They will also discuss and possibly vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Budget, a $12,500 payment for the Downtown Revitalization Project, renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses, and other routine items.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Budget Presentation – Action Item
• Public hearing and action on annexation and initial zoning for property in Section 29, Township 8 South, Range 17 East
• Payment of $12,500 to Region IV Development Association for Downtown Revitalization Project
• Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2024 regular meeting and claims

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency is holding a special meeting to review several administrative items and business matters. The agency will consider amending a reimbursement agreement with Jerome Pacific Companies for an affordable housing project.

• Amended Capital Improvement Reimbursement Agreement with Jerome Pacific Companies for affordable housing
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of July 2024 claims
• Review and approval of June 2024 staff financial reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several Special Use Permit requests, including a large apartment complex and permits for a daycare home and agricultural tourism. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment regarding flammable liquid storage and a rezone request for the 10th Street Well.

• Special Use Permit for up to 258 apartments at South Lincoln Avenue and Yakima Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a family daycare home at 756 20th Avenue East
• Special Use Permit for agricultural tourism at 929 4th Avenue Dr
• Ordinance amendment regarding quasi-public use and bulk storage of flammable liquids/gases
• Rezone request for the 10th Street Well from R-2 to Public/Semipublic

City Council

The council will review contract awards for wastewater infrastructure and a change order for the W Avenue I Construction Project. Additionally, the meeting includes discussion on a building department vehicle purchase and a sole source procurement resolution.

• Contract award to JC Constructors Inc. for Wastewater New Headworks Screen Project
• Change Order 1 for W Avenue I Construction Project with Staker & Parson Companies LLC
• Amendment No. 4 to Engineering Services Agreement with Keller & Associates
• Vehicle purchase for the Building Department
• Resolution No. 11-24 regarding Sole Source Procurement

Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

The City of Jerome and Jerome Firefighters Local No. 4589 are meeting to conduct labor contract negotiations. The agenda also includes an executive session to consider specific labor contract matters.

• Labor contract negotiations between the City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589
• Executive Session to consider labor contract matters

Community Spirit Committee

The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss Freedom Fest. The committee will also take action to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Freedom Fest

Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

The City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589 are meeting to conduct labor contract negotiations. The agenda also includes an executive session to consider labor contract matters under Idaho Code.

• Labor contract negotiations between the City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589
• Executive session regarding labor contract matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on ordinance amendments regarding the bulk storage of flammable liquids and gases. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, a design review, and several special use permits for keeping chickens.

• Ordinance amendment for bulk storage of flammable liquids and gases
• Rezone from Residential 2 to Public/Semipublic at the 10th Street Well area
• Design review for D&B Supply at 1120 South Lincoln Avenue
• Special use permits for six hen chickens at multiple properties
• Preliminary replat for Northwest Equipment (approximately 19.31 acres)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold a special meeting at the Jerome Public Library. The agenda consists of a budget workshop for discussion.

• Budget Workshop discussion

Community Spirit Committee

The special meeting of the Jerome Community Spirit Committee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included approving May 15, 2024 minutes and discussing Freedom Fest.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes
• Discussion regarding Freedom Fest

City Council

The Jerome City Council will decide on contract awards for the Fillmore Street Rehabilitation Construction Project. The agenda also includes approving payments for various park and utility projects and reviewing fireworks sale applications.

• Contract award or rejection of bids for Fillmore Street Rehabilitation Construction Project
• Payment to Burks Excavation Corp ($360,095.60) for Jerome Southside Park
• Payment to Peterson Brothers Construction ($565,875.54) for 10th Street Water Tank Project
• Resolution No. 11-24 regarding Idaho Gem Grant
• Temporary retail sale applications for SBD, TNT, and Phantom Fireworks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several land use requests. These include a development agreement with Hay Boomer LLC, rezoning requests from ELW Holdings, LLC, and various special use permits.

• Development Agreement between the City of Jerome and Hay Boomer LLC for approximately 153 acres
• Rezoning requests from ELW Holdings, LLC for properties in South Lincoln Business Park
• Preliminary Replat for approximately 19.31 acres at Golf Course Road and Montana Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a family daycare home at 756 20th Avenue East
• Special Use Permit for six hen chickens at 509 Yellowstone Drive

Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

The City of Jerome and Jerome Firefighters Local No. 4589 are meeting to conduct labor contract negotiations. The agenda also includes an executive session to consider labor contract matters.

• Labor contract negotiations between the City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589
• Executive session regarding labor contract matters

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will meet on June 6, 2024, to consider several business items. Proposed actions include an amended reimbursement agreement with Pacific Companies and an engagement letter for a Block 55-66 appraisal. The agency will also review a letter of interest for Project Nemo.

• Amended Reimbursement Agreement with Pacific Companies
• Engagement Letter for Block 55-66 Fair Reuse Appraisal
• Letter of Interest for Project Nemo

City Council

The Jerome City Council will meet on June 4, 2024, to review several items. The agenda includes a proposed payment to Idaho Power for the 10th Avenue Water Tank and the approval of an ordinance summary for publication. The Mayor will also administer an oath of office to new Police Officer Victoria Alexander.

• Payment to Idaho Power for the 10th Avenue Water Tank ($47,658.00)
• Approval of Summary of Ordinance No. 1225 for publication
• Oath of office for new Police Officer Victoria Alexander

Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

The City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589 are meeting to negotiate a labor contract. The agenda includes an executive session to consider labor contract matters.

• Labor contract negotiations between the City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589
• Executive session regarding labor contract matters

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1225, which proposes changes to land use and definitions within the Jerome Municipal Code. The agenda also includes action items regarding fund restrictions, banking services, and a landscaping change order. Several project payments and park reservations are scheduled for approval.

• Introduction of Ordinance 1225 (Title 17 revisions)
• Resolution No. 10-24 regarding fund restriction
• Change order for Mountain Shadow Landscaping, LLC (Southside Park Irrigation)
• Payments for Wastewater New Headworks and Nez Perce to H St Sewer Line projects
• Park reservations for Freedom Fest and Movie in the Park

Community Spirit Committee

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

• Approval of March 20 and April 17 special meeting minutes
• Follow-up on City Wide Clean-Up
• Discussion of Freedom Fest (action item)
• Citizen correspondence and issues

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on several special use permits and lot splits, including a family daycare, an electronic message sign, lot splits, and a multi-family development. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items such as approving minutes and findings for previously considered permits.

• Special Use Permit for Family Daycare Home (5 children or less) at 802 9th Avenue East
• Special Use Permit for Electronic Message Display Sign at 2545 South Lincoln Avenue (Crest Motel LLC)
• Lot splits for pasture at southeast corner of West Avenue D and West Blvd
• Special Use Permit for multi-family development at southeast corner of 3rd Avenue West and North Birch (approx. 4 acres)
• Consent agenda: minutes, findings for hen chickens at 424 2nd Avenue West, and Public Education Center for College of Southern Idaho

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding property conveyance negotiations between the City of Jerome and the Jerome Development Corporation. The agenda also includes discussions on 2025 budget priorities and the approval of FY 2023 audited financial statements.

• Public hearing on property conveyance negotiations with Jerome Development Corporation
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 audited financial statements
• Discussion on 2025 preliminary budget priorities
• Replacement of the Programmable Logic Controller in the Brockman Lift Station
• Park reservation for the Summer Festival at ICCU Park on July 13, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two special use permits: one for six hen chickens at 424 2nd Avenue West and another for a College of Southern Idaho Public Education Center near North Lincoln and 3rd Avenue West. They will also consider design reviews for Urgent Care of Idaho and the CSI project, plus discuss an annexation and rezone timeline for the Hay Boomer Development Agreement. The consent agenda includes findings for a lot split, a rezone, and a communications tower.

• Special use permit for six hen chickens at 424 2nd Avenue West (Lot 11 BLK 53 Jerome Townsite)
• Special use permit for College of Southern Idaho Public Education Center at southwest corner of 3rd Avenue West and North Lincoln Avenue
• Design review for Urgent Care of Idaho at 1225 South Lincoln
• Discussion of annexation and rezone timeline for Hay Boomer Development Agreement
• Consent agenda: findings for lot split at 521 East Avenue D, rezone of ~15 acres near West Avenue K/West Nez Perce from M-1 to C-2 and R-3, and 120' communications tower at 901 South Lincoln Avenue

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to follow up on the Easter Egg Hunt and discuss two action items: a city-wide clean-up and Freedom Fest. The committee will also hear citizen correspondence and set the next meeting date.

• Follow-up on Easter Egg Hunt
• Discussion of city-wide clean-up (action item)
• Discussion of Freedom Fest (action item)
• Citizen correspondence and issues

Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

The City of Jerome is meeting with I.A.F.F. Local 4589 to negotiate a labor contract. The agenda includes an action item for negotiations and an executive session to consider labor contract matters.

• Labor contract negotiations between the City of Jerome and I.A.F.F. Local 4589
• Executive session regarding labor contract matters under Idaho Code 74-206

City Council

The Jerome City Council will review several infrastructure payments, including work on W. Avenue I and wastewater systems. The council also plans to discuss a contract award for the Fillmore Street Rehabilitation Project.

• Contract award for Fillmore Street Rehabilitation Project
• Payment for W. Avenue I Reconstruction Project
• Payment for Wastewater New Headworks and Nez Perce to H St Sewer Line projects
• Payment for Jerome Southside Park
• Resolution No. 09-24 regarding Right of Way

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on three requests: a lot split at 521 East Avenue D, a rezone of about 15 acres near West Avenue K and West Nez Perce from Light Industrial to General Business and Residential 3, and a special use permit for a 120-foot communications tower at 901 South Lincoln Avenue. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and findings for a chicken permit and an annexation/zoning request.

• Lot split request for 521 East Avenue D
• Rezone of ~15 acres from M-1 to C-2 and R-3 near West Avenue K and West Nez Perce
• Special use permit for 120-ft communications tower at 901 South Lincoln Avenue
• Design review for Anthem Broadband tower
• Consent agenda: minutes, chicken permit findings, annexation/zoning for ~153 acres

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial reports, and to consider a design development plan from Triple Dot Development for Block 55 and part of Block 66 in Area 3. The board will also receive a legislative update and staff reports. Public comment is limited to three minutes for items not on the agenda.

• Approve Design Development Plan from Triple Dot Development for Block 55 and part of Block 66 in Area 3
• Approve minutes of March 7 and March 21, 2024 meetings
• Review and approve claims for April 2024
• Review and approve staff financial reports for March 2024
• Legislative update and staff reports

City Council

The Jerome City Council will vote on routine consent items that authorize payments for local water tank, sewer line, and building projects. Members will also discuss purchasing a new hydro excavator to support city maintenance operations that affect public works. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding an employee matter and public presentations of civic awards.

• Approve payment to JC Constructors Inc. for the new Headworks Building
• Approve payment to J-U-B Engineers Inc. for downtown Alder/A Project and streetscape phase
• Approve payment to Keller Associates Inc. for the Nez Perce to H Street sewer line project
• Approve payment to Petersen Brothers Construction for the 10th Ave Water Tank project
• Consider purchase of one new 2023 Vermeer VX50 Hydro Excavator Vac Wagon

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: adopting Resolution No. 02-24 for the Calendar Year Report of Activities and directing its filing with the City Clerk and State Controller's Office, and approving the audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The agenda also includes a legislative update and staff reports, with public comment limited to the annual report topic.

• Resolution No. 02-24 adopting Calendar Year Report of Activities and directing filing with City Clerk and State Controller's Office
• Approve audit report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2023
• Public comment on Calendar Year Report of Activities
• Legislative update and staff reports

Community Spirit Committee

The Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to approve past minutes and discuss upcoming community events. The main action items are planning the Easter Egg Hunt, City Wide Clean-Up, and Freedom Fest. The meeting also includes time for citizen correspondence and staff reports.

• Approval of November 8, 2023 and January 31, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of Easter Egg Hunt (action item)
• Discussion of City Wide Clean-Up (action item)
• Discussion of Freedom Fest (action item)

City Council

The Jerome City Council will discuss a settlement agreement with the Jerome Development Corporation. The agenda also includes a resolution for a mayor appointment and corrections to 2024 irrigation assessments.

• Settlement Agreement with Jerome Development Corporation
• Resolution No. 08-24 Mayor Appointment
• Corrections to 2024 Irrigation Assessments
• Proclamation for Vietnam War Veterans Day
• Proclamation for Fair Housing Month

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two requests: a special use permit for poultry at 720 4th Avenue W, and an annexation and zoning of a roughly 153-acre field at the northeast corner of 100 East and 200 South. The commission will also discuss updating its by-laws and consider several routine consent items, including special use permit renewals.

• Special use permit for chickens, ducks, and turkeys at 720 4th Avenue W
• Annexation and zoning of ~153 acres at 100 East and 200 South (Hay Boomer, LLC)
• Discussion and action on Planning & Zoning Commission by-laws update
• Consent agenda: minutes and findings for four special use permit renewals (beauty salon, residential, vehicle sticker, livestock)
• Public hearings for both the poultry permit and the annexation

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items including minutes, claims, and financial reports. The main business item is approving the preliminary Calendar Year Report of Activities ahead of a public comment meeting on March 21, 2024. The agenda also includes a legislative update and staff reports.

• Approve minutes of February 1, 2024 regular meeting
• Review and approve claims for March 2024
• Review and approve staff financial reports for February 2024
• Approve preliminary Calendar Year Report of Activities for public comment on March 21, 2024
• Legislative update

City Council

The Jerome City Council will consider Resolution No. 07-24 regarding records destruction. The agenda also includes approving a park reservation for a pilgrimage at Shepherd’s Park and a proclamation for the National Senior Nutrition Program.

• Resolution No. 07-24 regarding records destruction
• Park reservation for Eucharist Pilgrimage at Shepherd’s Park on May 29, 2024
• Proclamation for the 52nd Anniversary of the National Senior Nutrition Program

City Council

The Jerome City Council is meeting to discuss a rezone request for Block 126 of the Jerome Townsite. The council will also consider various engineering, landscaping, and utility agreements.

• Rezone request for Block 126, Jerome Townsite NE 24-8-16 from Light Industrial (M-1) to Residential 3 (R-3)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 1224, Bill 709 Rezone
• Payment to JC Constructors, Inc. for the New Headworks Building for $208,246.10
• Engineering Services Agreement with Merrick and Company for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Membrane Blower project
• Contract award to Mountain Shadow Landscaping LLC for the Southside Park irrigation construction project

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on four special use permit requests, including renewals for a home beauty salon, residential use, and a vehicle sticker application, plus a new permit for livestock and chickens. The consent agenda includes findings for a lot split, a truck terminal renewal, a rezone of Block 126 from Light Industrial to Residential 3, and an electronic sign permit. The meeting is a regular session with public comment limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Special use permit renewal for beauty salon at 528 West Avenue C (Yadira Godoy)
• Special use permit renewal for residential use at 141 1st Avenue East (Juan Gonzalez)
• Special use permit renewal for vehicle sticker application at 300 4th Avenue East (Nicholas Levdanskiy)
• New special use permit for livestock and chickens at 212 Yakima Avenue East (Murod Sharafov)
• Rezone of Block 126 Jerome Townsite from M-1 to R-3 (consent agenda)

City Council

The City Council will consider a partial plat vacate for the Deere Park Subdivision. The meeting includes discussions on irrigation assessments, emergency procurement, and an annexation request from Hay Boomer, LLC.

• Public hearing for Deere Park Subdivision partial plat vacate (Resolution No. 02-24)
• Oath of Office for new Patrol Officer Colin Winger
• Mayor's Award presentations to Angel’s Plaza, 208 Bar & Grill, and Jerome Tiger Zone
• Jerome County All Hazard Plan presentation
• Resolution No. 04-24 setting irrigation assessments for 2024

Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main action item is approving Resolution No. 01-24, which would grant an exclusive right to negotiate an agreement with Triple Dot Development. The board will also handle routine consent items, receive a legislative update, and hear staff reports.

• Approve Resolution No. 01-24: Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Triple Dot Development
• Approve minutes of January 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Review and approve claims for February 2024
• Review and approve staff financial reports for January 2024
• Legislative update and staff reports

Community Spirit Committee

The Jerome Community Spirit Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two action items. The committee will address Freedom Fest and the Carl Nellis Day of Service.

• Discussion of Freedom Fest (action item)
• Discussion of Carl Nellis Day of Service (action item)

City Council

The Jerome City Council is meeting to review the Teton Springs Subdivision Final Plat and approve funding for equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The agenda also includes routine approvals for irrigation assessments and department reports.

• Consider approval of Teton Springs Subdivision Final Plat
• Approve funds to repair Trojan UV Wiper System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve funds to purchase 20 Kubota Membrane Cassettes for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve payment to Northside Canal for irrigation assessment totaling $30,528.56

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on several land-use requests, including a 37.41-acre lot split, a special use permit renewal for a truck terminal, a rezone of Block 126 from light industrial to residential, and a special use permit for an electronic sign. The commission will also consider a major revision to Title 17 of the municipal code, covering many zoning regulations. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and findings for special use permits.

• Lot split for 37.41 acres north of Stoney Ridge Subdivisions 3, 4, 5 (Tax 2224953)
• Special use permit renewal for Idaho Milk Transport truck terminal at 325 and 401 Farmore Road
• Rezone Block 126 Jerome Townsite from M-1 to R-3 (properties on West Avenue D and E)
• Special use permit for electronic message sign at 2711 South Lincoln Avenue (Aim Sign Company)
• Ordinance revising Title 17 (zoning code) with changes to land uses, accessory buildings, and temporary uses

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider selecting a developer and a city site proposal for developing Block 55 and a portion of Block 66 within Area 3. They will also discuss potential industrial development in the Area 3 plan area and receive a legislative update. The meeting includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, claims, and financial reports.

• Selection of developer and city site proposal for Block 55 and part of Block 66 in Area 3
• Discussion on potential industrial development within Area 3 plan area
• Approve minutes of December 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Review and approve claims for January 2024
• Review and approve staff financial reports for December 2023

City Council

The Jerome City Council will hold an action item to administer the oath of office to council members-elect Christopher Barber and Dale Ross. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to vacate an undeveloped portion of Railroad Avenue.

• Oath of office for Council Members-Elect Christopher Barber and Dale Ross
• Appointment of council members to the finance committee by Mayor Davis
• Election of Council President
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 01-24 regarding the vacation of undeveloped Railroad Avenue
• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes