Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Fireworks Safety Tips


A message from Chief Mike Hatfield from the Jerome Fire Department:

Consumer fireworks are a wonderful l way to celebrate holidays. But they must be used carefully! The National Council on Fireworks Safety urges consumers to be fireworks smart, before, during and after their consumer fireworks display.

Before: Choose an open area away from spectators, homes and buildings and dry vegetation. Use a garden hose to wet down the area before firing.

During: As each device burns out, soak it using a hose, or bucket of water.

After: Place all used items in a covered, fireproof container and leave it outside and away from homes and buildings. “Fireworks are beautiful and add fun and excitement to holiday celebrations. But you must be fireworks smart when you use them!” says National Council Vice President Jack Leonard and remember the following special fireworks safety tips for sparklers:

  • *Children under the age of 12 should not use sparklers without very close adult supervision.
  • *Always remain standing while using sparklers.
  • *Never hold a child in your arms while using sparklers.
  • *Never hold, or light, more than one sparkler at a time.
  • *Sparklers and bare feet can be a painful combination. Always wear closed--‐toe shoes when using sparklers.
  • *Sparkler wire and stick remain hot long after the flame has gone out. Be sure to drop the spent sparklers directly in a bucket of water.
  • *Never hand a lighted sparkler to another person. Give them the unlit sparkler and then light it.
  • *Always stand at least 6 feet from another person while using sparklers.
  • *Never throw sparklers.
  • *Show children how to hold sparklers away from their body and at arm’s length.
  • *Teach children not to wave sparklers, especially wooden stick sparklers, or run while holding sparklers.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Planning Zoning Commission Agenda: June 28, 2011

Regular Meeting

June 28, 2011

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Public Hearing: to hear a request from Jared Karns for a Special Use Permit allowing chickens and animals on that parcel described as Tax 8 of SESW, Jerome Unplatted, SW, Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 17, East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 332 16th Avenue East.

3. Approval of May 24, 2011 regular meeting minutes

4. Consider request from Jared Karns for a Special Use Permit allowing chickens and animals on that parcel described as Tax 8 of SESW, Jerome Unplatted, SW, Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 17, East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 332 16th Avenue East.

5. Ex Parte Discussion Period

6. Staff Reports

7. Adjournment

Note: Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact City Hall (City Administrator 208-324-8189 x 102) seven days prior to the meeting.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Council Agenda: June 21, 2011

Call to Order – 5:30 PM.

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda

The consent calendar consists of items that are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in the form of one motion. Any item can be removed from the consent calendar and heard in its regular order at the request of any council member or the mayor.

  1. Approve the minutes of the June 7, 2011 regular meeting and June 7, 2011 executive session Minutes.pdf
  2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Library, Law Enforcement, & Finance DeptReports.pdf
  3. Approve Pay request #3 to Region IV Development in the amount of $22,500 for Administrative Services – EDA 07-01-05652 Pay Request - Region IV Development.pdf
  4. Approve final pay request to Gordon Paving Co., Inc. in the amount of $22,560.11 for work completed on 8th Avenue West GordonPaveFinalPR8thW.pdf
  5. Claims

Employee Recognition – Fire Department

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports Correspondence for 1110621Mtg.pdf

  1. Letter from the Richmond Family and Village West regarding West 8th Street improvements
  2. Letter from Southern Idaho Tourism requesting financial assistance in the amount of $1,000 in the next budget year
  3. Letter from Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho regarding Jerome Fire Department Withdrawal from the Magic Valley Emergency Response Team

Ordinances – New Business

  1. Bill No. 567 – Amending Section 17.14.010 of the Jerome Municipal Code by allowing home occupation businesses to operate by special use permit in R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones – Third and Final Reading Bill567_Binder.pdf
  2. Bill No. 568 – Amending sewer charges and fees – Third and Final Reading Bill568_Binder.pdf
  3. Bill No. 569 – Amending the Jerome Municipal Codes for backflow prevention and cross connection – second reading Bill569_Binder.pdf

Resolutions

  1. Resolution 09-11 – To create new business hours for the utility division Res09-11Binder.pdf
  2. Resolution 10-11 – Approving the naming of the park at the Jerome Senior Center “Centennial Heritage Park” Res10-11Binder.pdf

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items

  1. Discussion regarding Desert Park Subdivision LETTER Desert Park Subdivision.pdf
  2. Consider the request from Jerome Heritage Academy to extend Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Jerome and the Magic Valley Christian School regarding renovations to the Washington School building Heritage Academy.pdf
  3. Approval for public works to purchase 725 ton of ½” chips for chip sealing roads at a cost of $11,400 Chips_ChipSeal.pdf
  4. Approval for public works to purchase oil for chip sealing roads at a cost of $73,600 Oil_ChipSeal.pdf
  5. Approval of 2011 Liquor, Beer and Wine License Renewals AlcoholRenewals.pdf
  6. Approval of 2011 Fireworks Stand Permits FireworksPermits.pdf
  7. Presentation by Zions Bank and approval to enter into an Agreement for Financial Advisory Services with Zions Bank Public Finance for the purpose of issuing sewer revenue bonds ZionsBinder.pdf
  8. Approval for Brent Blamires to attend the Redmond Health & Safety Symposium in New York from August 14-18, 2011 at no cost to the city FireTraining.pdf
  9. Discussion and possible approval of traffic study for South Lincoln speed reduction mailto:Agenda Stmt-TrafficStudy@S Linc.pdf
  10. Executive session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345 (1)(c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency

Council Reports

City Administrative Report

Adjourn

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Road Construction and Closures

ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES: Throughout the months of June and July, there will be periodic road construction on South Lincoln between Interstate 84 and Yakima. Crews are installing a gravity sewer line and a pressure sewer line to service the developments south of the railroad tracks. During this time, we will need to close lanes and the median to facilitate trenching across S. Lincoln and pipe installation. Crews will work as quickly as possible to finish the project.

The project will be completed in two phases. Phase One will upgrade the gravity sewer line from the Sinclair to the Brockman Lift Station as well as pump and capacity upgrades to the lift station. Phase Two will install a pressure sewer line from the Brockman Lift Station along Victory Lane to H Street. Both phases will be completed simultaneously.


This is a Jerome City and Urban Renewal project. For questions, call 208-324-8189 ext 101. Thank you for your patience.

Monday, June 6, 2011

July 4th Freedom Celebration

The City of Jerome will not be hosting a fireworks display this year for the 4th of July as it was unable to be funded during the development of last year’s budget. The City does not anticipate having funds available to restore the fireworks display in future years as long as budget limitations pose a risk to maintaining services for the protection of public health and safety. Future fireworks displays in Jerome will depend on the efforts and interest of the local community to come together and make it happen. The Jerome Events Committee remains committed to organizing the Community Freedom Festival that will take place in the City Parks. The Jerome Events Committee has also partnered with the grassroots fireworks committee in Twin Falls to raise funds for a Magic Valley fireworks display of patriotism for the 4th of July. For more information email Rbrt.Groves@JeromeEvents.com.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

June 2011 e-Newsletter Now Available!

The June issue of the Jerome City e-Newsletter is now available on our website or by clicking the link below. In this issue we discuss Operation Facelift, share a fundraising success, update current projects, and other interesting articles. Click the link below to read the June 2011 e-Newsletter: