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Gooding public meetings in 2023

52 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve leases, permits, and action items for 2024

The Gooding City Council will consider routine consent items including lease renewals and permits, plus several action items such as a river wall agreement, FAA reimbursement, and vehicle purchases. They will also discuss a broadband grant and authorize grant applications for a bike park and TAP.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $7.5M county fiber grant, multiple contracts

The council approved a consent calendar including lease renewals and permits, and authorized the mayor to sign a US Army Corps of Engineers agreement for the Gooding Canal replacement. They also approved several payments and invoices for the WWTP project, authorized vehicle purchases for the K9 officer and ordinance enforcement, and accepted the 2023 Annual Road & Street Financial Report. A $7.5 million broadband grant for fiber installation was reported by a county commissioner.

Mon Dec 4, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider sign permit, invoices, forestry, river wall funding

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with several action items on the agenda. These include approving a sign permit for Sinclair, paying invoices for water infrastructure projects, and considering agreements for community forestry and river wall funding. The meeting also includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Council approved consent calendar, sign permit, and river wall funding

The council approved the consent calendar including meeting minutes, accounts payable of $1,078,739.42, November payroll of $156,471.35, and building permits. They also approved a sign permit for Sinclair at 164 Main St, two Keller Associates invoices, and a Community Forestry Agreement. The council agreed to fund the river wall project upfront with reimbursement from the Water Resource Board, and tabled a broadband grant discussion.

Mon Nov 20, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider sign permit, invoices, broadband grant

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approving a sign permit for Sinclair at 164 Main St and paying two invoices to Keller Associates for water system improvements. The council will also hear presentations on economic development and a broadband grant, and may enter executive session if needed.

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✓ Decided: Council meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

The regular City Council meeting was called to order but immediately canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions, votes, or public business were conducted.

Thu Nov 16, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning meeting: minutes approval, no new business listed

This is a largely procedural Planning & Zoning meeting. The only listed action item is approval of the October 26, 2023 regular meeting minutes. No new or unfinished business is on the agenda, and an executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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✓ Decided: Gooding P&Z approves prior minutes, no other business

The Gooding Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 16, 2023, and approved the minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting. No new or unfinished business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about one minute.

Wed Nov 15, 2023 · 18:30

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Airport commission to discuss pilots lounge, courtesy car, and board vacancies

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine updates and new business. Items include an update on the Pilots Lounge, a recap of the September 2023 Gooding Fly In, a discussion about a courtesy car, and efforts to recruit more board members. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves using lounge funds for courtesy car engine repair

The Airport Advisory Commission approved using remaining funds from the pilots lounge to repair the courtesy car's engine. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on the Gooding Fly-In and a report from Kent Atkins about FAA funding cuts and upcoming predesign work.

Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to vote on survey contract, parking request

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and to take action on a survey contract, a request to use property for parking, and an update on the industrial area property. An executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code. The agenda is otherwise routine.

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✓ Decided: Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approves survey contract for industrial area property

The board approved the October meeting minutes, the treasurer's report showing a $49,953.87 fund balance, and authorized the chair to sign a survey contract with JUB Engineers for industrial area property. A request to use agency property for parking during the fair and rodeo was discussed but tabled until closer to August. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Nov 6, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to act on WWTP project change order and pay applications

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, with a consent calendar covering routine items like minutes, payroll, and alcohol license renewals. New business includes several action items related to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project, including a change order, invoices, and pay applications, as well as items on an IT quote, a river wall support letter, an airport grant agreement, and employee appreciation gift cards. The meeting also includes public comment periods and department reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new IT provider, WWTP change order, and airport grant

The Gooding City Council approved several action items, including switching IT services to Business Techs, accepting a $9,223 decrease change order for the WWTP project, and authorizing the mayor to sign an ITD grant agreement for the airport master plan update. All votes were 3-0, with Councilwoman Rogers absent.

Thu Oct 26, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Gooding Planning & Zoning meets to approve minutes, no new business listed

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is holding its regular meeting on October 26, 2023. The only action item on the agenda is approval of the September 28, 2023 meeting minutes; no new or unfinished business is listed. An executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning approves prior meeting minutes, no new business

The Gooding City Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on October 26, 2023, but considered no substantive decisions. The only action taken was approval of the September 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes (5-0). No new business, unfinished business, or public hearings were conducted, and the meeting adjourned after one minute.

Mon Oct 16, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Gooding City Council to review insurance, IT, and multiple infrastructure invoices

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, covering routine consent items, public comments, and a series of action items. Key decisions include an insurance review, sidewalk repairs, a cat sanctuary work session, and approval of multiple engineering invoices for water, wastewater, and airport projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.17M wastewater plant payment, insurance renewal

The Gooding City Council approved a $1.17 million pay application for the wastewater treatment plant project, renewed the city's insurance with an 18% premium increase, and authorized several engineering invoices. The council also voted to install yield signs at a dangerous intersection and accepted the Blue Cross Civility Pledge. All votes were 4-0.

Thu Oct 12, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to review insurance, approve invoice, and discuss industrial property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider routine administrative items, including an insurance review and renewal, approval of an insurance invoice, meeting minutes, and a treasurer's report. The board will also discuss an industrial area property as an action item, and may enter executive session if needed.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to decide on cat sanctuary, lot line adjustments, and multiple water project invoices

The Gooding City Council will vote on several action items, including a proposed cat sanctuary on city property, lot line adjustments in the Industrial Park, and approval of multiple invoices from Keller Associates for water and wastewater projects. The council will also consider a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, an audit engagement letter, and an Idaho Power franchise agreement. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council tables cat sanctuary on city property, appoints planning board member

The Gooding City Council voted 3-0 to table a proposal for a cat sanctuary on city property, scheduling a work session instead. The council also appointed Chad Hoeft to the Planning & Zoning Commission, approved lot line adjustments in the Industrial Park, and accepted an audit engagement letter. Several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects were approved.

Thu Sep 28, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Gooding P&Z to act on industrial park lot line adjustments

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Board will hold its regular meeting on September 28, 2023, with action items including approval of prior meeting minutes, lot line adjustments for the Industrial Park, and filling a board vacancy. The board will also discuss the Association of Idaho Cities Planning and Zoning Manual. An executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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Mon Sep 18, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider cat sanctuary on city property

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including a proposal to allow a cat sanctuary on city property and approval of a sign permit for Wells Fargo at Ridley's Family Market. The council will also discuss funding options for the River Wall Project and consider two invoices from Keller Associates for the Water Facilities Planning Study.

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✓ Decided: Council denies cat sanctuary on city property (2-1)

The council voted 2-1 to deny a proposed cat sanctuary on city property, with one abstention. They also approved a sign permit for Wells Fargo at Ridley's Family Market, authorized up to $46,000 for airport hangar infrastructure improvements, and approved two invoices for water facilities planning studies. A planning and zoning board vacancy drew no interest.

Thu Sep 14, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to adopt FY23/24 budget, review industrial property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve meeting minutes, review the treasurer's report, discuss an industrial area property, and adopt the FY23/24 budget. An executive session may be held if needed. The meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2023, at 9:00 am.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to act on water line extension, alcohol license, and pump station change order

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals like minutes, payroll, and building permits. Action items include a water line extension request, an alcohol license for Roman's Service Station, and a change order for the 4th Ave Booster Pump Station. The council will also consider payments for the airport pavement rehabilitation and WWTP projects, and may enter executive session if needed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.2M wastewater treatment plant payment

The council approved a $1,213,150.25 payment for the WWTP project, along with several other invoices and routine items. A water line extension request was discussed but not approved due to insufficient pipe capacity. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

Mon Aug 21, 2023 · 18:15

City Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda

✓ Decided: Council approves $31.8M budget, raises water and sewer fees

The City Council held a public hearing and approved the FY 2023-24 budget of $31,828,516 with no public comment. They also adopted Ordinance No. 728 for annual appropriations and Resolution No. 289 raising fees for water and sanitation services. Several engineering invoices and a $210,034.69 painting pay application were approved, while two items related to the 4th Ave Booster Pump Station were tabled.

Thu Aug 10, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to review budget, industrial property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, discuss an industrial area property, and review the proposed FY23/24 budget. An executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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✓ Decided: Gooding urban renewal board approves July minutes, tables budget review

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency (GURA) met on August 10, 2023, with four members present. They approved the July 13, 2023 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report showing a fund balance of $49,927.31. Discussion continued on the industrial area property sale, and the FY23/24 proposed budget was tabled. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 am.

Wed Aug 9, 2023 · 18:30

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Airport commission to discuss pilots lounge, fly-in, runway seal

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine airport business, including updates on the Pilots Lounge, the upcoming Gooding Fly-in on September 23, 2023, and the Runway Seal Project. The agenda includes reports from the Airport Manager and an engineer, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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✓ Decided: Airport commission hears runway seal project completed

The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive decisions made. The runway seal project was reported as completed, and the next meeting was scheduled for September 13, 2023.

Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to adopt tentative FY23/24 budget and consider sewer fee waiver

The Gooding City Council will consider adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2023/24, review a sewer hook-up fee waiver for Clover Creek Estates Subdivision, and discuss a crosswalk safety project. The agenda also includes several action items for approving invoices related to water, wastewater, and other improvement projects, plus a request to authorize a Visa credit card for the WWTP supervisor. Consent items include meeting minutes, accounts payable, payroll, and building permits.

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✓ Decided: Council waives sewer fees for Clover Creek Estates developer

The council waived sewer connection fees for Karolyn Gaines at Clover Creek Estates, noting she paid for the sewer lines and lift station. It also adopted a tentative $31.8 million budget for FY23/24 and approved several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects. A cat sanctuary proposal was discussed but tabled pending legal advice.

Thu Jul 27, 2023 · 18:00

City Council Budget Work Session

Gooding City Council reviews FY23/24 revenues and expenditures

The Gooding City Council is holding a budget work session to review the fiscal year 2023/24 revenues and expenditures. This is a working session focused on budget details, not a regular decision-making meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews water, sewer, sanitation budgets

The City Council held a work session to review proposed revenues and expenditures for the FY23/24 water, sewer, and sanitation budgets. No votes or decisions were taken; the session was purely informational and procedural.

Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 17:30

City Council Budget Work Session

City Council reviews FY23/24 revenues and expenditures

The Gooding City Council is holding a budget work session to review revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2023/24. The agenda contains only this single review item, with no other business listed.

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✓ Decided: Council reviewed FY23/24 budget but took no votes

The council held a work session to review proposed revenues and expenditures for the general, airport, parks, streets, and capital improvement budgets. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the session was purely informational.

Mon Jul 17, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Gooding council to decide on chickens, 4-day work week, airport contract

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items, including a contractor agreement for airport pavement rehabilitation, a possible permanent 4-day work week for city offices, and whether to permanently allow chickens in the city. They will also review a sewer hook-up fee waiver for Clover Creek Estates and a water rights lease agreement with the City of Pocatello.

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✓ Decided: Gooding council permanently allows chickens, adopts 4-day work week

The council adopted Ordinance No. 727 to permanently allow chickens within city limits and permanently adopted a 4-day work week for the City Office and Public Works Department. It also authorized the mayor to sign a contractor agreement for airport pavement rehabilitation and a water rights lease with Pocatello. A Planning & Zoning Board vacancy was tabled.

Thu Jul 13, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to consider industrial area property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes, review the treasurer's report, and discuss an action item regarding industrial area property. The board may also enter an executive session if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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✓ Decided: GURA approves $200,000 sale of 14 acres to Josh Westover

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of approximately 14 acres of industrial property to Josh Westover for $200,000, with the agency covering survey costs. Westover provided $10,000 earnest money. The board also voted to deed a separate portion of industrial property to the City for a future water storage tank. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Jul 12, 2023 · 18:30

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Airport commission to review pilot lounge, runway seal, fly-in plans

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine airport operations and maintenance items. Old business includes updates on the Pilots Lounge, a September fly-in, the Gooding Fun Day, Chamber of Commerce advertising, runway seal date, courtesy car decal, and cleaning loose gravel on the apron and taxiway. No new business items are listed.

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Wed Jul 5, 2023 · 17:30

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

Council to review FY23/24 budget and vote on chicken, airport, and road items

The Gooding City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY23/24 budget, followed by a regular meeting with action items including unfinished business and new business. Key decisions include renewing a temporary chicken ordinance, considering a cat sanctuary, approving airport-related grants and contracts, and addressing road maintenance and sewer connection requests.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 17:30

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

Gooding Council to review FY23/24 budget and chicken rules

The Gooding City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY23/24 budget, followed by a regular meeting with action items including renewing a temporary chicken ordinance, approving contractor agreements for airport pavement work, and considering a four-day work week for city offices. The agenda also includes several invoices from Keller Associates for water and wastewater projects, and a request from Idaho Power to relocate a pole at the WWTP.

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✓ Decided: Council extends chicken trial, approves water and power projects

The Gooding City Council extended Resolution No. 277 allowing chickens in city limits for another year, after a resident reported no issues during the trial. They also approved several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects totaling $50,906.91, and an Idaho Power service request for $49,287 to relocate a power pole at the WWTP. Several items were tabled, including a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy and a 4-day work week review.

Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

✓ Decided: Gooding urban renewal board approves treasurer report, discusses listing industrial property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency (GURA) held a regular meeting on June 8, 2023, with four members present. The board approved the treasurer's report showing a fund balance of $49,909.71 and discussed moving forward to list an industrial area property with a realtor. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves water encroachment agreement with Pierson Farms

The council approved a water encroachment agreement with Pierson Family Farms, authorizing the mayor to sign after adding a payment clause. They also renewed a temporary chicken ordinance, approved four fireworks applications, and tabled a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy. Several engineering invoices and a $556,611 WWTP construction pay application were approved.

Wed May 17, 2023 · 18:30

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Gooding Airport Commission to discuss runway seal, fly-in, and maintenance

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing old business items like the Pilots Lounge update, a September fly-in, and runway seal date, and addressing new maintenance tasks such as cleaning gravel, installing a gutter, and weed spraying. The agenda is largely operational with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

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✓ Decided: Goodwill Airport Commission approves April minutes, plans September fly-in

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission met on May 17, 2023, and approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Old business included updates on the pilots lounge (purchase water heater, rugs; get window replacement quote), planning for the September 23, 2023 fly-in, and the June 2, 2023 Gooding Fun Day. New business items were discussed but no votes were recorded. The next meeting date is unknown, to be set if new business arises.

Mon May 15, 2023 · 16:15

Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda

Gooding P&Z to hear fence variance for 637 Nevada St

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider granting a variance to Seth and Emily Guyer for their property at 637 Nevada Street. The variance would allow moving and increasing the height of their existing fence. The board will also vote on the April 20, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss a board vacancy.

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Mon May 15, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved variance for 6-foot chain-link fence at 637 Nevada St

The Gooding City Council approved a variance application for a 6-foot chain-link fence with plastic slats at 637 Nevada Street, moving the fence 9.5 feet off the West Ave. sidewalk and 14.5 feet off the Nevada Street sidewalk. The council also approved a $4,455 invoice for a water facility planning study and agreed to move forward with a community cleanup week from June 9-13, with the county waiving tipping fees. A discussion on an agreement with the East Side Water Users regarding maintenance and connections was tabled for further discussion.

Thu May 11, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to act on industrial property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to take action on an industrial area property. The board may also enter executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) if needed. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 9:00 am.

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Mon May 8, 2023 · 18:30

City Council Work Session

Council to discuss building grant with library district

The Gooding City Council is holding a work session to discuss a building grant with the Gooding Library District. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed $500K library expansion grant, no vote taken

The City Council held a work session to discuss a $500,000 grant opportunity for expanding the library. No formal vote was taken; the discussion focused on the grant's requirements and the city's willingness to help fund additional costs. The council also toured the library and police department.

Mon May 1, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.05M WWTP payment, river study agreement

The council approved a $1,050,463 payment for the WWTP project and authorized the mayor to sign an Army Corps feasibility study agreement for the Little Wood River flood control project. Several other contracts and invoices were approved, including a $50 sale of two surplus concrete picnic tables to a local business. A variance application for 637 Nevada Street was moved to the next meeting.

Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Gooding P&Z to approve minutes, fill board vacancy

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with two action items: approving the minutes from the March 16, 2023 public hearing and regular meeting, and filling a board vacancy. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no new zoning or development items listed.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning board approves prior meeting minutes, tables vacancy

The Gooding Planning & Zoning board approved the March 16, 2023 public hearing and regular meeting minutes. A board vacancy was tabled with no further action. The meeting adjourned after no other business.

Mon Apr 17, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council authorizes mayor to sign $11.25M wastewater improvement contract

The council voted 4-0 to authorize the mayor to sign an engineering agreement for a $13.6M DEQ ARPA-funded wastewater improvement project, which will replace or rehabilitate nine lift stations. They also approved a resolution supporting broadband and fiber expansion for Gooding County, allowed a storage container at 805 Utah Street for up to three months, and appointed Doug Kulhanek to the Airport Advisory Board. Several other items were approved, including a Verizon antenna proposal and use of the old airport runway for emergency training.

Thu Apr 13, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to act on industrial property, Sliman Sheep letter

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the March 15, 2023 minutes, take action on an industrial-area property involving Joshua Westover, and consider a letter to Sliman Sheep Company. An executive session may be held if needed under Idaho Code 74-206(1). The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

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✓ Decided: GURA agrees to sell industrial land for $400,000 to Joshua Westover's project

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of industrial park land to Joshua Westover for $400,000 as-is, with no improvements. The project, in partnership with Wilbur-Ellis, is expected to bring 12-15 initial jobs. A proposed letter to Sliman Sheep Company was deemed unnecessary. Meeting minutes from March 15, 2023 were also approved.

Wed Apr 12, 2023 · 18:30

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Gooding Airport Commission to discuss pilot lounge, beacon, and board vacancy

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes and discuss several operational items, including updates on the pilots lounge, a rotating beacon, and a board member appointment. The agenda also includes reports from the airport manager and an engineer, but no major decisions or new business are listed.

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✓ Decided: Airport commission approves runway seal project under budget

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission approved the February 20, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed several old business items, including a pilot lounge update and a board member appointment. The runway seal project bid went under budget and was awarded to Strait Stripe. No formal votes were recorded on other items.

Mon Apr 3, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve $10K river wall project, airport pavement award, and new police officers

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, with action items including filling a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy, swearing in new police officers, and authorizing a $10,000 expenditure for the River Wall Project. The council will also consider recommendations for airport pavement rehabilitation, a lease amendment, and several invoices for water and wastewater projects.

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✓ Decided: Council awards airport pavement contract, approves river wall funding

The council awarded the Airport Pavement Rehabilitation contract to Straight Stripe Painting, Inc., contingent on FAA grant approval, and authorized a $9,000 expenditure for the River Wall Project. Several engineering invoices and a hanger lease amendment were also approved. The CD renewal for the Water Fund was tabled to the next meeting.

Mon Mar 20, 2023 · 18:15

City Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda

Council to vote on $750 annexation fee, Texas St variance, solar sales

The Gooding City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed $750 annexation fee (currently $0) and then vote on Resolution No. 285 to adopt it. They will also decide on a variance application for 202 Texas St, consider a request from Encor Solar for door-to-door sales, and take action on several other items including a Fair Housing Proclamation, payment approvals for airport and wastewater projects, and scheduling the FY24 budget hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council denies variance for 202 Texas St, approves annexation fee increase

The council denied a variance application for 202 Texas St following a unanimous Planning & Zoning recommendation against it. They also approved Resolution No. 285 to establish a $750 annexation fee, up from $0. Other actions included approving a Fair Housing Proclamation, paying JUB Engineers $9,496 for airport pavement work, and scheduling the FY24 budget hearing for August 21, 2023.

Thu Mar 16, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Agenda

Public hearing on variance for 4-plex at 202 Texas Street

The Gooding Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from property owner Dustin Vincent for 202 Texas Street (Lots 11 and 12, Block 75, Gooding Townsite). The variance would allow a 4-plex to be built 10 feet into the city setbacks on the north side. Following the hearing, the commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and take action on the variance.

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✓ Decided: Variance for 4-plex at 202 Texas Street denied

The Planning & Zoning Commission denied a variance permit for Dustin Vincent to build a 4-plex 10 feet into city setbacks at 202 Texas Street, citing insufficient lot square footage. The decision followed a public hearing where multiple neighbors opposed the project over traffic, safety, and neighborhood character concerns. The commission also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

Wed Mar 15, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to weigh TOK sale, industrial property, and Sliman Sheep letter

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to consider several action items, including a proposal to sell TOK, a property in the industrial area related to Joshua Westover, and a letter to Sliman Sheep Company. The board will also approve the February 2, 2023 meeting minutes and receive the treasurer's report. An executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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✓ Decided: GURA board agreed to 6% fee for marketing 18-acre industrial property

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency board reached consensus on a 6% fee for T.O.K Commercial Real Estate to market an 18-acre industrial property valued at $540,000–$600,000. They approved the February 2023 meeting minutes and treasurer's report, and decided to delay a letter to Sliman Sheep Company until April 3, 2023.

Mon Mar 6, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.2M in payments, WWTP project, and Week of the Young Child proclamation

The Gooding City Council approved the consent calendar including $1,213,992.13 in accounts payable and payroll, authorized a $362,504 payment to Keller Associates for the wastewater treatment plant project, and approved a Week of the Young Child proclamation. A request for a $10,000 payment to the Army Corps of Engineers for the river wall project was discussed but no action was taken. The police chief reported no new hires yet but hopes to fill three positions soon.

Tue Feb 21, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved airport pavement rehab contract and surplus resolution

The council authorized the mayor to sign a professional services agreement with JUB Engineers for the airport pavement rehabilitation project, and approved Resolution No. 284 declaring three city vehicles as surplus for auction. Several engineering invoices were also approved, and a public hearing was scheduled for March 20 on an annexation fee increase.

Mon Feb 20, 2023 · 18:30

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

Airport commission to consider signing master plan documents

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission will meet to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and considering an action item to authorize the board chair to sign master plan documents. The agenda also includes updates on the pilots lounge, a board member appointment, and a rotating beacon, as well as new business items like propane tank fills, snow removal, a courtesy car, and a W-2 hangar. The airport manager and an engineer are scheduled to report.

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✓ Decided: Gooding Airport Commission authorizes chair to sign master plan documents, discusses safety and facility updates

The commission authorized Chair Landunn Koyle to sign master plan documents for presentation to the city board. Members discussed several operational items including windsock visibility, a propane tank relocation to meet FAA requirements, snow removal procedures, and replacement of a courtesy car. The airport manager reported that runway repair bids are due by April 1, 2023, and the taxiway will need replacement.

Thu Feb 16, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

Gooding P&Z to review PUD procedures, fees, and comprehensive plan

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review Planned Unit Development (PUD) procedures and fees, and conduct the yearly review of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also allows for an executive session if needed. This is a regular business meeting with action items on these topics.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Zoning approves Comprehensive Plan with no changes for 2023

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission approved the 2023 Comprehensive Plan with no changes, to be reviewed again in early 2024. They also discussed Planned Unit Development procedures and fees but took no action. The January 23, 2023 meeting minutes were approved.

Mon Feb 6, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider chicken requests, fee hike, and WWTP financing

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, with several action items. They will vote on three requests to keep chickens at specific addresses, consider increasing the annexation application fee to $750, and review a master plan from T-O Engineers. The council will also receive updates on wastewater treatment plant financing and PFAS recovery, and may enter executive session to discuss legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three chicken permits, adopts airport master plan

The council approved three requests to keep up to 4 hens each at 606 6th Ave W, 1214 California St, and 414 Illinois St. It adopted Resolution No. 283 for the 2023 airport master plan, contingent on Airport Advisory Board approval. The council also authorized paying $774,298 to GSE Construction for WWTP work and $19,500 in Region IV invoices, and signed a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik for PFAS legal representation. A public hearing was scheduled on a proposed annexation fee increase to $750.

Thu Feb 2, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to consider listing property with real estate agent

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will hold its regular meeting to approve the January 5, 2023 meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and consider listing a property with a real estate agent. The board will also set a future meeting date and may enter executive session if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1). The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:00 am.

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✓ Decided: Gooding urban renewal board authorizes listing property with real estate agent

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved minutes, the treasurer's report, and authorized listing a property with a real estate agent. The board also discussed rail access and easements with Glanbia and Sliman's, and changed its regular meeting date to the second Thursday of each month.

Mon Jan 23, 2023 · 14:00

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: P&Z recommends $750 annexation fee, approves street lighting rule

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a $750 fee and standardized application for annexations, and approved adding street lighting requirements to the subdivision ordinance. The board also accepted a commissioner's resignation and tabled the yearly comprehensive plan review.

Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider trailer permit extension, resignations, and multiple project invoices

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar, public comment, and several action items. Key business includes a request to extend a trailer parking permit, acceptance of a P&Z commissioner's resignation, authorization of a seepage test agreement, and approval of multiple invoices for water, wastewater, and tank improvement projects.

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✓ Decided: Council extends trailer parking permit, accepts P&Z resignation

The council voted 4-0 to extend a trailer parking permit for up to 90 days and accepted a P&Z commissioner's resignation. It also authorized the mayor to sign a seepage test agreement with Keller Associates and approved several invoices and a WWTP procurement agreement. No public input or unfinished business was discussed.

Thu Jan 5, 2023 · 09:00

Urban Renewal Meeting

Gooding urban renewal board to consider listing industrial property with agent

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, and to take action on an industrial-area property owned by Joshua Westover, including possibly listing it with a real estate agent. An executive session may be held if needed under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

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Tue Jan 3, 2023 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve multiple WWTP project payments and agreements

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items related to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project, including payments to Keller Associates and approval of a procurement agreement with Huber Technology. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, payroll, accounts payable, building permits) and public comment periods. No major policy decisions are listed beyond the WWTP-related approvals.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $261K WWTP payment, multiple other contracts

The Gooding City Council approved several payments and agreements related to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project, including a $261,015 payment for GSE Construction and a $49,310 invoice from Keller Associates. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a federal lands application for a recharge project and approved a Huber Technology procurement agreement. All votes were 3-0.