City of Jerome May 2012 e-Newsletter is Now Available!

The City of Jerome May e-Newsletter is now available by clicking the link below. In this issue, we announce the arrival of Old Hickory Buildings to Jerome, discuss irrigation issues for this season, list several helpful reminders for code enforcement, and other interesting articles. In addition to the articles, we include information on the Jerome Recreation District, events at the Jerome Public Library, and offers ways to volunteer. Please click on the link below to access these articles and others in this month's City Newsletter:


http://www.ci.jerome.id.us/wwwroot/userfiles/files/e-newsletter/2012-05_%28large%29.pdf

April e-Newsletter Now Available!

The City of Jerome April e-Newsletter is available by clicking the link below:

http://www.ci.jerome.id.us/wwwroot/userfiles/files/e-newsletter/2012-04_(large).pdf

Jerome Urban Renewal to Present Annual Report: March 1

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency will present its Annual Report, as required by state statute 67-450B, at the March 1st regular meeting. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm and will be held in the Jerome Council Chambers at 152 E Avenue A. The meeting is open to the public.

The January 2012 e-Newsletter is Now Available!

The January 2012 e-Newsletter is available by clicking the link below:

http://www.ci.jerome.id.us/wwwroot/userfiles/files/e-newsletter/2012-01_(large).pdf

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE!

You can drop off your Christmas tree at the Public Works Facility located at the end of 4th Ave. West. Simply place your tree against the fence to the south of the entrance gate. All trees will be mulched and used for landscaping in City parks. Make sure all ornaments and lights are removed first. Please share this post with anyone else that may need to dispose of a Christmas tree. Questions? Call 324-9669.

The December 2011 issue of the e-Newsletter is now available by clicking the link below. Questions? Call 324-8189

December 2011 e-Newsletter

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November Newsletter is Now Available!

The November 2011 issue of the e-Newsletter is now available by clicking the link below. In this issue, we discuss preparations for snow season, welcome back two officers who served in the 116th, discuss Family Read Week, and several other interesting articles. Questions? Call 324-8189

Link to November Newsletter

October 2011 e-Newsletter is Now Available!

The October 2011 issue of the e-Newsletter is now available by clicking the link below. In this issue, we discuss the November 8th elections, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fire Prevention Week, and several other interesting articles. The newsletter can also be accessed by scanning the QR Code below with your smart phone. Questions? Call 324-8189.

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September e-Newsletter is Now Available!

The September issue of the e-Newsletter is now available by clicking the link below. In this issue, the FY 2012 budget is discussed, our annual chip seal project is explained, we reflect on the tenth anniversary of 9/11, and share other interesting articles. Click below to read this issue:

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Joe Mama's Car Show and BBQ Cruise: THIS WEEKEND!

Joe Mama's Car Show will be this Saturday, August 20, in Jerome's downtown parks. The event is the largest classic car show in southern Idaho. On August 19, there will be a Classic Car Cruise through Jerome, beginning at 6pm from the Walmart parking lot and finishing at the downtown parks. A community BBQ will be held at the park from 6pm-9pm on August 19. $5/person or $20/family. Car show is free to spectators.

August 2011 e-Newsletter is Now Available!

The August e-Newsletter is now available by clicking the link below. In this issue, we discuss several items including the Police Department seeking the old Fish and Game Building for a new location for the police station. In addition, we introduce new speed limits on South Lincoln and provide updates on several City projects. Click the link below to read the August 2011 e-newsletter:

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Joe Mama's Car Show BBQ and Cruise: August 19

This year, Joe Mama's Car Show will be accompanied by a pre-show event occurring the night before. An open Cruise and BBQ will be held from 6:00-10:00 pm on August 19th. The Cruise is open to all Joe Mama's Car Show participants and the BBQ is open to the public. The BBQ will feature pulled pork, coleslaw, beans, a drink for $5. Families for $20. There will also be a team rib-eating contest. For more information, please click on the links below:

Planning and Zoning Commission: July 12, 2011

Regular Meeting

June 28, 2011

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Public Hearing: Request from Pearl Lampe and Karen Guisasola for a Special Use Permit for the purpose of operating a Group Daycare on that parcel commonly known as 1008 N Lincoln Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338.

3. Public Hearing: Request from Jonathon Taylor (representing Smith, Brubaker, and Haack) for a variance allowing a retail facility to build within the required 25’ setback for a Commercial 3 (C-3) zone on that parcel identified as R17E T8 South Section 30 RPJ00000306564A or more commonly known as 2502 S Lincoln Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338.

4. Public Hearing: Request from Ron Williams representing Darigold for a variance allowing construction within the established 25’ setbacks for Manufacturing 2 (M-2) zone on that parcel identified as Lot 6-a Block 1 Jerome SE Industrial Park #3 Replat 30-18-17 or more commonly known as 1703 S Buchanan Street, Jerome, ID 83338.

5. Approval of May 24, 2011 and June 28^th regular meeting minutes

6. Consider: Request from Pearl Lampe and Karen Guisasola for a Special Use Permit for the purpose of operating a Group Daycare on that parcel commonly known as 1008 N Lincoln Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338.

7. Consider: Request from Jonathon Taylor (representing Smith, Brubaker, and Haack) for a variance allowing a retail facility to build within the required 25’ setback for a Commercial 3 (C-3) zone on that parcel identified as R17E T8 South Section 30 RPJ00000306564A or more commonly known as 2502 S Lincoln Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338.

8. Consider: Request from Ron Williams representing Darigold for a variance allowing construction within the established 25’ setbacks for Manufacturing 2 (M-2) zone on that parcel identified as Lot 6-a Block 1 Jerome SE Industrial Park #3 Replat 30-18-17 or more commonly known as 1703 S Buchanan Street, Jerome, ID 83338.

9. Consider: Design Review Permit Request from Jonathon Taylor (representing Smith, Brubaker, and Haack) for a retail facility proposed for the vacant lot commonly known as 2502 S Lincoln Avenue.

10. Ex Parte Discussion Period

11. Staff Reports

12. Adjournment

Building Up for Public Auction

The City of Jerome is selling a building at public auction. Only the building is for sale and must be removed from the site by the highest bidder. The building is located at 101 N Tiger Drive (the corner of Main and Tiger Dr.). To view the building or to place a bid, please click the link below:

http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,id/auction/view?auc=585243

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.

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 16^th 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 16^th 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.

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 8^th 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

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.

July 4th Freedom Celebration

The City of Jerome will not be hosting a fireworks display this year for the 4^th 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 4^th of July. For more information email Rbrt.Groves@JeromeEvents.com.

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:

http://www.ci.jerome.id.us/wwwroot/userfiles/files/e-newsletter/2011-06_(large).pdf