Gooding public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda
The Gooding City Council approved several action items including a sign permit for Clover Creek Estates, a certificate of substantial completion for the Michigan Street Waterline Replacement, and the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The work session discussed the River Wall Project but took no formal action.
- Approved Ordinance No. 731 for handicap parking (4-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign Certificate of Substantial Completion for Michigan Street Waterline Replacement (4-0)
- Approved closing City Hall at noon on New Year's Eve (4-0)
- Approved 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule as presented (4-0)
- Approved sign permit for Clover Creek Estates (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates revised GSE Construction Pay Application 22 ($108,391.95) and Pay Application 23 ($792,688.80) for WWTP Project (4-0)
- Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
Airport Advisory Commission Meeting
The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission met on December 11, 2024, and discussed several airport projects. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.
- Approved meeting minutes (action item) — no vote tally recorded
- Discussed taxiway budget and master plan close-out (old business)
- Discussed re-evaluation of commercial operations fee (new business)
- Heard airport manager report: water hook-up finished on east end, AWOS re-certification completed
- Heard engineer report: taxiway expansion, blacktop rehab, hold on west 2 taxiway fingers, bidding Feb/March, construction start summer 2025
- Next meeting set for January 15, 2025
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved a variance permit for 2210 California Street, following a unanimous recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board. The council also approved several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects, totaling over $100,000. A handicap parking ordinance was introduced but tabled for amendment. The meeting included an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved variance permit for 2210 California Street (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243527 for WWTP Project ($38,100) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243532 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements ($60,491.75) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243535 for Main Street Water Line Replacement ($1,528) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243538 for Michigan St. Waterline Project ($2,634.40) (3-0)
- Authorized PWD Bybee to sign IDL Permission Request to sample trees for Emerald Ash Borer (3-0)
- Approved consent calendar including November 18 meeting minutes, accounts payable ($130,601.94), November payroll ($191,172.98), and November building permits (3-0)
- Tabled handicap parking ordinance for amendment
Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting
The Commission approved a variance permit for Tom Dehart to place a mobile home at 2210 California Street, with conditions including an adequate fire wall and semi-annual fire treatment. The October 24, 2024 minutes were also approved. The meeting adjourned after executive session.
- Approved variance permit for mobile home at 2210 California St (4-0)
- Approved October 24, 2024 Public Hearing and Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The council approved Patrick Galloway as Right-of-Way Agent for the Little Wood River Project with a $55,000 flat fee, reimbursable through USACE. A public meeting for the project was set for January 8. The council also approved multiple invoices, lease agreements, and permits, including airport-related items and a change order for the wastewater treatment plant. A request to allow handicapped parking in an alley was discussed but tabled pending an ordinance amendment.
- Approved Patrick Galloway as Right-of-Way Agent for Little Wood River Project (4-0)
- Set public meeting for River Wall Project on January 8
- Approved J-U-B Engineers invoice #0178869 for $6,253.85 (4-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign Airport Year-End Financial Reports (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates invoice #0242939 for $22,460 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Change Order No. 2 and Pay Applications No. 22 ($142,594) and No. 23 ($792,688.80) (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including 2025 airport leases and aerial applicator permits (4-0)
- Approved holiday schedule: close at noon Dec 24 and all day Dec 26 (4-0)
Urban Renewal Meeting
The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency (GURA) met on November 14, 2024, with three members present. They unanimously approved the October 2024 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report showing an ending fund balance of $40,606.75. The board also discussed and will execute a contract with TOK, with no corrections needed. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.
- Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved treasurer's report showing $40,606.75 ending fund balance (3-0)
- Discussed and will execute TOK contract with no corrections
Regular City Council Meeting
The council approved a water connection request for a property at 1973 E 1775 S, with the owner paying for the connection and meter. They also authorized replacement of hot water heaters at the library and clerk's office, approved early closures on November 27 and December 24 at noon, and continued issuing M&W gift cards for employee appreciation. The consent calendar, including October meeting minutes, accounts payable of $143,209.50, October payroll of $138,630.24, and building permits, was approved 3-0.
- Approved water connection request for 1973 E 1775 S (3-0)
- Authorized hot water heater replacement for library and clerk's office
- Approved early closures on November 27 and December 24 at noon (3-0)
- Continued issuing M&W gift cards for employee appreciation
- Approved consent calendar including October 21 meeting minutes, accounts payable $143,209.50, October payroll $138,630.24, and building permits (3-0)
- Adjourned into executive session to discuss legal matters (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a variance request to place a 60-foot mobile home at 2210 California Street, replacing a removed unit. After hearing public comments and staff reports raising fire separation and parking issues, the Commission voted 4-0 to table the item pending additional information on a fire wall. The Commission also approved the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Tabled variance permit for 60-foot mobile home at 2210 California St (4-0)
- Approved September 16, 2024 public hearing and special meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda
The Gooding City Council approved four Keller Associates invoices totaling $79,110.70 for various water and wastewater projects. The council also discussed but did not vote on a proposed ordinance regulating shipping containers and sheds.
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243075 for $14,875.00 (WWTP Project)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243081 for $64,150.25 (Wastewater System Improvements)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243083 for $1,620.00 (Main Street Water Line Replacement)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243084 for $2,465.45 (Michigan St. Waterline Project)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved a special use permit for Calvin Kuntz to expand existing facilities at 1735 & 1845 Main Street for RV and boat storage, following a unanimous recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board. The council also approved multiple infrastructure contracts and invoices, including a $142,200 waterline project award to Warrington Construction and a $19,573.89 library lighting replacement. All votes were 3-0 with Councilman Arkoosh absent.
- Approved special use permit for Calvin Kuntz at 1735 & 1845 Main Street (3-0)
- Awarded Michigan St. waterline contract to Warrington Construction for $142,200 (3-0)
- Approved library lighting replacement at $19,573.89 (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates pay application for WWTP pipeline CCTV at $58,219.73 (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates invoices totaling $135,860.25 for water and wastewater projects (3-0)
- Approved JUB Engineers taxilane project invoice for $76,998 (3-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign Airport Master Plan Grant Closeout (3-0)
- Appointed Jessica Brockman to Planning & Zoning Board (3-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved several Keller Associates invoices totaling over $180,000 for various water and wastewater projects, including the WWTP, 13th Ave Well SCADA, PH II Wastewater System Improvements, Main St. Water Line Replacement, Michigan St. Waterline, Seepage Test, and Water Facility Planning Study. The council also approved a proclamation for National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, authorized the mayor to sign a grant closeout for a sign project, and tabled the Planning & Zoning Board vacancy and the Michigan Waterline Extension Project contract. A discussion on selling the old fire station resulted in a decision to keep the building and assess needed maintenance.
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242440 for WWTP Project ($24,662.62) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242442 for 13th Ave Well SCADA Programming Changes ($728.08) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242444 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements ($111,498.75) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242446 for Main St. Water Line Replacement ($22,830) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242448 for Michigan St. Waterline ($9,770.25) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242511 for Seepage Test ($4,500) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Outlay Report Form #15 and Invoice #0242443 for Water Facility Planning Study ($6,450) (3-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign Local Rural Highway Investment Program Grant Closeout for Sign Project (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for Calvin Kuntz to operate uncovered and covered RV, boat, auto, and truck storage at 1735 and 1845 Main Street. The vote was 4-0. The permit includes conditions such as restricted access via key cards, a fire lane, and lighting-only power. Some nearby property owners opposed the request, citing concerns about security, aesthetics, and property values.
- Approved special use permit for RV, boat, auto, and truck storage at 1735 and 1845 Main Street (4-0)
- Approved June 27, 2024 Public Hearing and Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda
The City Council held a public hearing and then approved the FY 2024-25 budget of $23,789,978, along with water meter rate increases and higher fees for water, sewer, and sanitation services. All votes were 4-0. A planning and zoning board vacancy was tabled due to no volunteers.
- Approved Ordinance No. 730, the annual appropriations budget of $23,789,978 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 293, water meter rate increase (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 294, raising fees for water, sewer, and sanitation services (4-0)
- Adopted Fall Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation (4-0)
- Approved Airport Grant Agreement for Taxilane Design Grant (4-0)
- Tabled Planning & Zoning Board vacancy due to no volunteers
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved multiple invoices and contracts related to wastewater and water infrastructure, including a $304,095 payment to GSE Construction for the WWTP project. The council also adopted the tentative budget for FY 2024/2025 and authorized a sanitation truck lease with Umpqua Bank. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved Keller Associates invoices totaling $213,565 for wastewater and water projects (4-0)
- Approved GSE Construction Pay Application 21 for $304,095 for WWTP project (4-0)
- Adopted tentative budget for FY 2024/2025 (4-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign City of Pocatello Water Rights Lease Agreement (4-0)
- Accepted Umpqua Bank lease purchase proposal for sanitation truck (4-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 6 to Keller Associates SCADA contract (4-0)
- Authorized PWD to request full interest reimbursement from USDA for WWTP (4-0)
- Approved early closure of City Hall at 3:00 pm on August 14, 2024 for parade (4-0)
City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda
The Gooding City Council denied a variance for 325 Michigan St and directed the fee be applied to a building permit. They approved leases for Crop Jet Aviation, adopted the Idaho Power franchise ordinance, approved a $284,525 pay application for the WWTP project, moved $22,750 into the SH-46/Main Street project budget, and authorized a $30,000 BMX park design. All votes were 4-0.
- Denied variance for 325 Michigan St, fee applied to building permit (4-0)
- Approved W6, W9 & containment pad leases for Crop Jet Aviation (4-0)
- Adopted Idaho Power Franchise Agreement Ordinance No. 729 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates recommendation for GSE Construction Pay Application 20 for $284,525 (4-0)
- Approved RC&D Cloud Seeding Invoice for $300 (4-0)
- Moved $22,750 into SH-46/Main Street Project budget (4-0)
- Authorized $30,000 BMX park design (4-0)
Urban Renewal Meeting
The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved two quitclaim deeds: one transferring 5.19 acres to the city and another transferring 14.15 acres to the URA. The board also approved the June 2024 treasurer's report showing a fund balance of $40,463.89. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved June 2024 treasurer's report (3-0)
- Approved quitclaim deed transferring 5.19 acres to the city (3-0)
- Approved quitclaim deed transferring 14.15 acres to the URA (3-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved multiple engineering invoices totaling over $107,000 for water and wastewater projects, including $65,050 for the WWTP project and $27,930 for Phase II wastewater system improvements. A variance permit for a mobile home at 325 Michigan Street was tabled until the full council and attorney are present. The council also declined to move forward with a rock facade on the south welcome sign due to lack of funding.
- Approved JUB Invoice #0174100 for Taxilane Project ($14,703) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240921 for WWTP Project ($65,050.13) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240928 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements ($27,930) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240930 for Main Street Water Line Replacement ($8,342) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241694 for Water Line Replacement Project ($14,734) (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241691 and ORF 13 for Water Facilities Planning Study ($2,340) (3-0)
- Tabled 325 Michigan Street Variance Permit until full council and attorney present
- Declined to proceed with rock facade on welcome sign south of town
Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda
The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to deny a variance permit that would have allowed Scott Zarate to place an additional residential unit on his parcel at 325 Michigan Street. The decision followed a public hearing where several neighbors opposed the request, citing concerns about property values, lot size, and existing conditions. The commission also heard from the fire chief, who recommended increased fire safety setbacks.
- Denied variance permit for additional residential unit at 325 Michigan Street (4-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved several action items including a state/local agreement for sidewalk installation on State Highway 26 to 10th Ave, a water line agreement for Michigan Street, renewal of a certificate of deposit at a higher rate, a fireworks application, and a request to place a snow cone shack at the city pool. All votes were 4-0. The council also discussed but took no action on a water CAP improvement plan, property cleanup, and a welcome sign rock facade.
- Approved State/Local Agreement for sidewalk install on State Highway 26 to 10th Ave (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 297 waiving reading for sidewalk agreement (4-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Michigan Street Water Line Agreement with Keller Associates (4-0)
- Approved moving CD funds to Washington Federal for 13-month term at 4.97% (4-0)
- Approved Phantom Fireworks Application (4-0)
- Authorized placement of snow cone shack at city pool (4-0)
- Added Michigan Street Water Line Agreement to agenda (4-0)
City Council Budget Work Session
The Gooding City Council held a budget work session to review the draft FY 2024/25 budget. No decisions were made; the session was purely informational and procedural. Topics discussed included a 7% COLA, health insurance increase, PERSI rates, garbage truck options, a K9 police vehicle, and utility rates.
- No decisions or votes taken; meeting was a work session only
Regular City Council Meeting
The council authorized the mayor to sign the East Side Water Users Association Agreement, approved two fireworks applications, and approved several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects, including $437,462 and $312,075 in pay applications for the WWTP project. All votes were 4-0. No substantive decisions were made on the Planning & Zoning Board vacancy or the alley repaving request.
- Authorized mayor to sign East Side Water Users Association Agreement (4-0)
- Approved Outlet Fireworks Application (4-0)
- Approved Big Mama's Boom Boom Fireworks Application (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241251 for $1,379 for Main Street Water Line Replacement (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241247 & ORF 11 for $1,772 for Wastewater Facilities Planning Study (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241248 & ORF 12 for $5,150 for Wastewater Facilities Planning Study (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241249 for $55,860 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements (4-0)
- Approved GSE Construction Pay Application 18 for $437,462 and Pay Application 19 for $312,075 for WWTP Project (4-0)
City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Agenda
The Gooding City Council held a special meeting to enter executive session for legal consultation and voted to support a coalition of cities effort. During the regular meeting, the council approved the consent calendar, appointed members to the Airport Advisory Board, introduced an Idaho Power franchise ordinance, and approved a $83,174.36 invoice for the wastewater treatment plant project. A budget workshop was scheduled for June 10.
- Approved consent calendar including May 6 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Appointed Kelly Gant, Todd Thomas, Doug Kulhanek, Ted Pierson, and Landunn Koyle to Airport Advisory Board (3-0)
- Introduced Idaho Power Franchise Ordinance, waived in entirety (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241252 for $83,174.36 for WWTP project (3-0)
- Scheduled budget workshop for June 10 at 6:00 pm
- Voted to support coalition of cities efforts (3-0)
Urban Renewal Meeting
The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved the April 2024 meeting minutes, treasurer's report, a $3,937.90 JUB invoice for lot line adjustment, and renewed a certificate of deposit at Pioneer Federal Credit Union. The board discussed allowing parking on URA property during the fair and rodeo, with plans to check insurance coverage. A quit claim deed for land to be given to the city was also discussed, with a board member to work with the title company.
- Approved April 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved treasurer's report showing $41,473.26 ending balance (5-0)
- Approved JUB Invoice #0171764 for $3,937.90 for lot line adjustment (5-0)
- Renewed certificate of deposit at Pioneer Federal Credit Union (5-0)
- Discussed allowing parking on URA property during fair and rodeo; will check ICRMP coverage
- Discussed quit claim deed for land to be given to city; board member to coordinate with title company
Airport Advisory Commission Meeting
The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission met on May 8, 2024, and discussed several ongoing projects. New hangars (NW1, NW2, NW3, etc.) have power poles installed by the city, and a water line is being installed by Pierson Construction. The FAA is in a 'coupon clipping phase' with an initial survey completed for new construction around the northwest taxiway; a bid is expected around January/February 2025, with $150,000 in entitlement money and an $800,000 projected project cost. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024.
- Approved meeting minutes (action item)
- New board member Kelly Grant pending city council approval
- City installed power poles for new hangars (NW1, NW2, NW3, etc.)
- City cleaned F.O.D. (foreign object debris) on apron and taxiway
- Goodwill Fun Day on May 31: commission members to help serve food from 3-6 pm
- Pierson Construction installing water line for new hangar; city providing pipe
- High Range hauled gravel for airport road improvements
- AWOS passed recertification
City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda
The council approved a $56,570.80 CCTV bid for the collection system project, authorized the mayor to sign the notice of award, and tabled the proposed overlay district until after the budget is adopted. It also voted to discontinue supporting HomeServe after resident complaints about poor service. All actions passed 3-0.
- Awarded CCTV bid to Dr. Pipeline for $56,570.80 (3-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign NOA for CCTV project (3-0)
- Approved Keller Associates invoices for wastewater and water planning studies (3-0)
- Allowed State Farm Movie in the Park event on May 31 (3-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign FY 24/25 REDS commitment letter (3-0)
- Approved Prosecuting Attorney Agreement for Oct 2024–Sep 2025 (3-0)
- Tabled proposed Overlay District until after budget adoption (3-0)
- Discontinued support for HomeServe service (3-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved several new business items unanimously (4-0), including a yard sale fundraiser at the dog pound, a building permit fee waiver for the Senior Center carport, an alcohol license for Main Street 1908, a TNT Fireworks application, a WWTP interim loan resolution, two Keller Associates pay applications totaling $1,092,519, and authorization for the mayor to sign a $4,000,000 IWRB grant contract. No items were removed from the consent calendar, and no public input or unfinished business was discussed.
- Approved consent calendar including March 28 and April 1 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Allowed yard sale fundraiser at Gooding Dog Pound on May 18 (4-0)
- Waived city portion of building permit fee for Senior Center carport (4-0)
- Approved Main Street 1908 alcohol license application (4-0)
- Approved TNT Fireworks application (4-0)
- Adopted WWTP Interim Loan Resolution (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Pay Application #16 ($519,138) and #17 ($573,381) for WWTP project (4-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign IWRB Grant Contract #5225 for $4,000,000 (4-0)
Urban Renewal Meeting
The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved minutes from February, the treasurer's report showing a $45,393.92 balance, a $1,086 annual insurance premium, and a JUB survey for industrial property. Members also voted to prepare a quitclaim deed transferring a portion of land to the city for presentation to the city council in May.
- Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved treasurer's report showing $45,393.92 ending balance (5-0)
- Approved $1,086 ICRMP annual premium invoice (5-0)
- Approved JUB legal description and record of survey for industrial property (5-0)
- Approved motion for Yerion and Burg to prepare quitclaim deed for land transfer to city (5-0)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gooding City Council approved the consent calendar including minutes, accounts payable of $757,789.36, March payroll of $220,699.82, building permits, and several airport hangar leases. They also approved multiple Keller Associates invoices for various projects totaling $59,883.52, authorized the mayor to sign a TextMyGov proposal for public notifications, and authorized the mayor to sign a Fair Housing Proclamation. A change order for the WWTP project was tabled.
- Approved consent calendar including accounts payable $757,789.36 and March payroll $220,699.82 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240594 for $26,920.02 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240602 for $17,906 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240598 for $402.50 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240604 for $2,480 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoices #0240157 ($470) and #0240599 ($370) and ORF 9 (4-0)
- Approved Keller Associates Invoices #0240158 ($5,240) and #0240600 ($6,465) and ORF 10 (4-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign TextMyGov proposal for public notifications (4-0)