City Council Meets July 27 to Present FY 2010-2011 Budget to Mayor and Council

The City Council will meet July 27 at 6:15 pm at the Jerome Public Library in a workshop to present and discuss the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed by clicking on the icon below.

Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Tuesday, July 27

The P&Z Commission meets next Tuesday, July 27, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Click the icon below to view the agenda.

City Council Meets Tuesday July 20

The City Council will meet next Tuesday, July 20, at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers for a regular meeting. The agenda for the meeting is below:

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 July 6, 2010 regular meeting and July 6, 2010 executive session.
2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Library, Law Enforcement, & Finance
3. Claims

Presentation of Employee of the Month Award to Gina Jerke
Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
1. Letter of appreciation from Debbie Dane, Southern Idaho Tourism
2. City Facilities Advisory Board Recognition.

Resolutions
3. Resolution 18-10 Amending the comprehensive plan
4. Resolution 19-10 Amend language regarding late fees

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions
5. Agreement with Jerome County Historical Society to lease the Depot Building for use as the museum – Administration

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
6. Approval of beer license for Diaz Campos Plaza - Administration
7. Authorize renewal of the Sirsi Dynex Consortium Agreement – Library
8. Approve Delinquent Irrigation Roll for 2010 in the amount of $19,887.11 - Finance
9. Approve a Change Order for Riedesel Engineering for work done on Hwy 93 Tech Park Project - Engineering
10. Approve payment to Idaho Sand and Gravel for Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $106,654.46 for work done on Hwy 93 Tech Park Project - Engineering
11. Approve payment to Riedesel Engineering in the amount of $11,177 for professional services done on Hwy 93 Tech Park Project – Engineering
12. Approve payment to Sunrise Engineering for professional services on the West 8th Project - Engineering
13. Presentation of Treasurer’s Quarterly Report - Finance

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports
Executive Session
14. Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (a) To consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent; and pursuant to Idaho Code 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; and Pursuant to I.C. 67-2345 (1) (f) to communicate with legal counsel to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated
Adjourn

Planning and Zoning Commission To Consider Rezone of Property

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets next Tuesday evening, July 13, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A. The Commission will be considering a request to rezone a parcel of property from Residential 1 (R-1) to Residential Multi-family (R-M) for the purpose of constructing 4-plex townhouses. All interested parties are invited to attend. For details or a copy of the agenda, please visit the City Blog by clicking on the link below:

City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners, Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, Dale Ross, and Scott Lebsack.
City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
July 13, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of June 29, 2010 special meeting minutes

3. Public Hearing: to consider a re-zone request from Maple Ridge Development, LLC from Residential-1 (R-1) to R-M (multi-family dwellings and 4-plex townhomes) on that portion known as Phase 2 in Maple Ridge Subdivision, which include Lots 22 through 34 in Block 2; Lots 1 through 20 in Block 3, and Lots 6 through 22 in Block 4, which are located in the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 17, Township 8 South, Range 17, East of the Boise Meridian, Jerome, Idaho.

4. Consider request: from Maple Ridge Development, LLC allowing a re-zone from Residential-1 (R-1) to R-M (multi-family dwellings and 4-plex townhomes) on that portion known as Phase 2 in Maple Ridge Subdivision, which include Lots 22 through 34 in Block 2; Lots 1 through 20 in Block 3, and Lots 6 through 22 in Block 4, which are located in the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 17, Township 8 South, Range 17, East of the Boise Meridian, Jerome, Idaho.

5. Consider recommendation of adopting the amendment to add the “City of Jerome, Idaho Impact Fee Study and Capital Improvements Plans” as an element of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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.

City Auctioning Several Items Online

The City has posted several surplus items for bid at an online auction. Among the newest items posted are several Network Interface Cards (NIC) and a touch screen Samsung cellphone. To view the items or access the auction, click the link below:

Link to City Auction Items

City Council Meets Tonight at 5:30 pm

The Jerome City Council meets tonight at 5:30 pm for a regular meeting. Below is a copy of the agenda for the meeting:


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 15, 2010 regular meeting and June 22, 2010 special meeting MinuteBinder.pdf

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
1. Ross Bateman to discuss his irrigation assessments BatemanIrrHistory.pdf
2. Clint Blackwood to present the city with a copy of the All Hazard Mitigation Plan

Council Reports
City Administrator Report
Executive Session
14. Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345 (1) (a) To consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent; and pursuant to Idaho Code 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; and Pursuant to I.C. 67-2345 (1) (f) to communicate with legal counsel to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated
Adjourn

The July 2010 e-Newsletter Now Available

The City of Jerome July 2010 e-Newsletter is now available on the City Website by clicking on the link below:

July 2010 City Newsletter

City Auctioning Several Items Online

The City is auctioning several items online including 5 HTC Smartphones and 3 brand new car/wall charges for cell phones. To view or bid on these items, please visit the link below:

Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 pm

The agenda for the meeting is copied below:


City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Cristodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, Dale Ross, and Scott Lebsack.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338


Type of meeting: SPECIAL: Idaho Code 67-2343 requires “such notice as is appropriate to the
circumstance” of a special meeting. Publication in the Times News at least
5 days in advance would seem to be adequate. Where this is not possible,
posting of three (3) notices should suffice. Additionally, the same code section
requires no such notice for a special meeting called to “deal with an emergency
involving injury or damage to persons or property or the likelihood or such
injury or damage”.




Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
7:00 p.m.


1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of minutes: from June 8, 2010 regular meeting

4. Public Hearing: to consider resolution amending Jerome City Comprehensive Plan

5. Consider: resolution amending Jerome City Comprehensive Plan

6. Adjournment

July 4th Freedom Celebration

Click on the images below for details on this year's 4th of July Community Freedom Celebration, which will include fireworks, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family.

Kudos to Jerome Public Works Department

A resident recently acknowledged Jerome street crew's efforts on striping city streets by posting a shout-out on craigslist.org. See link below:

Latest Times News Article Today

The following article and photo appeared in today's issue of the Times News:

On May 4, the Jerome City Council voted to name its newest city park Modern Woodmen Park. The unanimous vote recognized the significant contribution of volunteer hours and resources to the city’s parks made by Modern Woodmen of America and its local members. The park, which is currently under development, is located immediately north of the railroad tracks on Lincoln Avenue, at the Marshall Well area. When completed, the park will have more than an acre of grass, benches, a gazebo and several pieces of playground equipment.

Announcing the Jerome County Greener Garden Contest!

The Greener Garden Contest is open to all Jerome County residents who are interested in showing off their garden! Use the forms below to tell us about your backyard garden space. This contest is sponsored by the North Side Soil and Water Conservation District and they will be issuing certificates to all applicants. Click on the images below for details and for the entry forms. Printed forms can be mailed to:

North Side Soil and Water Conservation District

310 West Nez Perce

Jerome, ID 83301

Planning and Zoning Meeting Canceled for June 22

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for June 22 has been canceled, however the Commission will meet on June 29 for a special meeting. At this special meeting, the Commission will consider a resolution to amend the City of Jerome Comprehensive Land Use Plan to include the Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee Study. If the Commission approves the amendment, then the resolution will be considered by the City Council in July. For any questions concerning this meeting, please call Micah Austin at 208-324-8189.

City Council Meets Tomorrow Night: 5:30 pm

The Jerome City Council meets at 5:30 pm tomorrow evening at the Council Chambers located at 100 E Ave. A. A summary of the agenda is copied below.

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 1, 2010 regular meeting, June 1, 2010 executive session, June 8, 2010 special meeting and June 8, 2010 executive session.

Recognition of the Finance Department for Receiving the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY Beginning October 1, 2009
Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
1. Torrey Thornton to discuss irrigation assessments

Ordinances – Old Business
2. Bill No. 547 – Amending Section 10.04.010(c) of the Jerome Municipal Code by creating revised no parking zones on 8th Avenue East and 10th Avenue East – Final Reading

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions
3. Approve the Agreement with Idaho State Transportation Department for Safe Routes to School Project #12105 in the amount of $12,500
4. Approve the agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for maintenance of state highway 93 to the extent of the reconstructed lane pavement and shoulder approach to the 93 Tech Park Project.

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
5. Approval of 2010 Liquor, Beer and Wine License Renewals
6. Approval of 2010 Fireworks Stand Permits

Council Reports
Adjourn

2010 Horse Racing at the Jerome County Fairgrounds

Click on the image below for details concerning horse racing event held this weekend at the Jerome County Fairgrounds:

Annual K-9 Shine Dog Wash Fundraiser!

Click the image below for details:

Planning and Zoning Meeting Agenda for June 8, 2010

City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners, Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, Dale Ross, and Scott Lebsack.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
June 8, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of May 25, 2010 regular meeting minutes

3. Public Hearing: a variance request from Leon & Mary Vogel allowing a 15 ft separation (rather than the required 25 ft) between residential driveways on that parcel known as Lots 2 & 3 in Block 6, Jerome Townsite, SE Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 204 7th Avenue West

4. Discussion of Design Review Guidelines

5. Consider request: from Leon & Mary Vogel for a variance request allowing a 15 ft separation (rather than the required 25 ft) between residential driveways on that parcel known as Lots 2 & 3 in Block 6, Jerome Townsite, SE Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 204 7th Avenue West

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.

City Wide Clean Up Day a Great Success!

The City Wide Clean Up Day was a success! The City repainted the orange La Perla building on West Main Street a less garish color and cleaned up trash and other debris around town. Thank you to all who participated and donated paint, primer, and other materials used. Pictures of the newly painted building are forthcoming.

Annual K9 Shine Dog Wash

Click the image below for details on the Annual K9 Shine Dog Wash:

June Newsletter Now Available on City Website

The June e-Newsletter is now available online at our website (www.ci.jerome.id.us) by clicking on the "Newsletter" link on the homepage and accessing the June issue. To subscribe to the City Newsletter, send an email to enews@ci.jerome.id.us.

City Council Meets Next Tuesday, June 1st

Below is the agenda for the June 1st meeting of the Jerome City Council:

Call to Order – 5:30 PM.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Hearings
1. Approve Final Plat for Glen Eagle Commercial Subdivision Glen Eagle Binder.pdf

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 May 18, 2010 regular meeting and May 11, 2010 and May 25, 2010 special meetings Minutes Binder.pdf

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
2. Marty Hernandez to request permission to use city parking lot for a snack shack
3. Jeff Jacobson to discuss impact fees

Proclamations
4. Building Safety Month Bldg Safety Month Proclamation.doc2010.doc

Resolutions
5. Resolution No. 17-10 – Establishing Irrigation assessment payments will apply first to penalty and interest Res. No. 17-10 Binder.pdf

Ordinances – Old Business
6. Bill No. 547 – Amending Section 10.04.010(c) of the Jerome Municipal Code by creating revised no parking zones on 8th Avenue East and 10th Avenue East – 2nd reading Bill No. 547 Binder.pdf

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions
7. Approve the Crossroads Association agreement for the utility connections to the City of Jerome and the transfer of water and wastewater systems ownership to the City of Jerome Agenda+Xroads+agrmt+060110.doc

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
8. Approve the application of Robert Groves for a permit for commercial use of South Park and waive the $300 fee Commercial Use of Park Binder.pdf
9. Request approval to pay the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal and True-Up for a total cost of $16,473.30 Microsoft Renewal Binder.pdf
10. Approve Change Order No.1 for Idaho Sand & Gravel for the 93 Corridor Tech Park Project 93TechCO#1Binder.pdf
11. Approve Amendment No.4 to Riedesel Engineering agreement for services on 93 Tech Park Agenda Stmt - 93TechRiedeselAmend4.doc

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports


Executive Session
12. Pursuant to I.C. 67-2345 (1) (f) to communicate with legal counsel to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated.

Adjourn

City Seeks Volunteers for Jerome Parks Initiative Committee

The City of Jerome is organizing an ad-hoc action committee to discuss the future and current vision for Jerome’s parks. The Jerome Parks Initiative Committee is meant to gather input from citizens and residents on the current park deficiencies, what is needed to meet the needs of our growing community, and how the City of Jerome can best proceed to address these issues. We invite anyone interested in Jerome's parks to join the committee to contribute their perspective to the discussion.

We are tentatively planning our first meeting for Wednesday, June 2 at 3:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. At this meeting, we will have a discussion to establish a baseline status of our parks in Jerome and to hear your ideas for how we can modify and improve upon our parks. If you are interested in serving on this committee and are able to attend the first meeting next Wednesday, please let me know by contacting me with the information below.

Sincerely,

Micah

Micah Austin
Assistant to the City Administrator
City of Jerome
Office: 208-324-8189 ext 101
Cell: 208-316-5989

City Currently Auctioning Several Items Online

The Jerome Police Department is auctioning several items online including 3 mp3 players, 2 digital camcorders, and several other digital cameras. To view these items or to place a bid, click on the link below or paste it into your browser. The items will be available for bid until Jun 3.

http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/jerome,id/list/current?orgid=86695

Workshop Tomorrow Night: May 25 at 5:30 pm

The City Council will meet tomorrow evening at 5:30 pm for a workshop to discuss the City's Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. The public is welcome to attend this workshop where staff will present their individual Capital Improvment Plans for their departments.

Planning and Zoning Meets Tomorrow Night

The Jerome Planning and Zoning Commission meets tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm at the City Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. A copy of the agenda is available below:

City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners, Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, Dale Ross, and Scott Lebsack.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
May 25, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of May 11, 2010 regular meeting minutes

3. Public Hearing: request for a variance from Commercial Creamery allowing expansion of the current facility within the 20 ft setbacks along the alley on that parcel described as Tax 3 of Lot 8, Lot 9, Lots 17 through 32, and Tax 1, Block 95, Jerome Townsite, NE Section 24, Township 8 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian in Jerome, Idaho, more commonly known as 218 S Birch St.

4. Consider request for a variance from Commercial Creamery allowing expansion of the current facility within the 20 ft setbacks along the alley on that parcel described as Tax 3 of Lot 8, Block 9, Lots 17 through 32, and Tax 1, Block 95, Jerome Townsite, NE Section 24, Township 8 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian in Jerome, Idaho, more commonly known as 218 S Birch Street

5. Staff Reports

6. 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.

Meeting tonight for City Facilities Advisory Board

The meeting for the City Facilities Advisory Board is tonight at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID, 83338.

Planning and Zoning Meeting Agenda: May 11, 2010

City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners, Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, Dale Ross, and Scott Lebsack.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
May 11, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval: of April 27, 2010 regular meeting minutes

3. Public Hearing: renewal of Karen Kramer’s Special Use Permit allowing an in-home occupation (dog grooming) on that parcel described as Lot 7, Block 4, Hillcrest Subdivision, Jerome Townsite, more commonly known as 237 Mountain View Drive

4. Public Hearing: renewal of Tim Malone’s Special Use Permit allowing four (4) animals on that parcel of land described as Tax 15 Block A-176 Jerome Townsite, more commonly known as 714 S Fillmore

5. Public Hearing: renewal of Jeaneal Chapman’s Special Use Permit allowing an in-home occupation (massage business) on that parcel described as Lot 8, Block A-194, Jerome Townsite, more commonly known as 500 E Avenue A

6. Public Hearing: renewal of Michael Peck, dba Mikey’s Refrigeration, Special Use Permit allowing an in-home occupation (storage of commercial products on property) on that parcel described as Tax 16 of SESW, SW, Section 7, Township 8 South, Range 17 East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 230 16th Avenue East

7. Review of Preliminary Plat: on a parcel of land to be known as Glen Eagle Commercial Subdivision whose legal description is Jerome Unplatted, Tax 43 of NESE, Section 19, Township 8 south, Range 17 East of the Boise Meridian, in Jerome, Idaho, containing 29.888 acres, more or less


8. Consider: Karen Kramer’s request for a renewal on her Special Use Permit allowing an in-home occupation (dog grooming) at 237 Mountain View Drive

9. Consider: Tim Malone’s request for a renewal on his Special Use Permit allowing four (4) animals at 714 S Fillmore

10. Consider: Jeneal Chapman’s request for a renewal on her Special Use Permit allowing an in-home occupation (massage business) at 500 E Avenue A

11. Consider: Michael Peck’s, dba Mikey’s Refigeration, request for a renewal on his Special Use Permit allowing an in-home occupation (storage of commercial products on property) at 230 16th Avenue E

12. Consider: Review and possible action on the preliminary plat of Glen Eagle Commercial Subdivision, submitted by Rex Harding of EHM Engineers, on behalf of Eastside Group, on that parcel of land known as Jerome Unplatted, Tax 43 of NESE, Section 19, Township 8 South, Range 17 East of the Boise Meridian, in Jerome, Idaho, containing 29.888 acres, more or less.

13. Staff Reports

14. Adjournment

May Newsletter Now Available!

The May e-Newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue, we discuss common code violations, illustrate the training requirements for Jerome police officers, introduce our Summer Reading Program from the library, and several other interesting articles. To read the May e-Newsletter, copy and paste the address below into your browser or visit our website at www.ci.jerome.id.us. You can also read the newsletter at various locations in Jerome.

Newsletter link: http://www.ci.jerome.id.us/DOCS/Enews%2005-2010%20(small).pdf

City Council Agenda for May 4 Meeting

Call to Order – 5:30 PM.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Hearings
1. To review a final plat in that portion of Stoney Ridge Subdivision, known as Phase 2, in the City of Jerome
2. To show cause why or why not the 2009-10 fiscal year budget amendment appropriating $672,252 should be adopted

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.
3. Approve the minutes of the April 20, 2010 regular meeting and April 20, 2010 executive session

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
4. Boy Scout Varsity Troop 30 to discuss cleanup efforts in the North and South Parks
5. Modern Woodmen of America’s Camp 9645 to discuss the park at Marshall Well

Proclamations
6. National Law Enforcement Week

Resolutions
7. Resolution No. 15-10 – Modern Woodman Park
8. Resolution No. 16-10 - Approve City Treasurer Ross Hyatt as authorized person on City investment account with Multi-Bank Securities – Finance

Ordinances – New Business
9. Bill No. 546, Ordinance No. 1071 - to amend the appropriations ordinance for the 2009-10 fiscal year (introduction, suspension of rules) – Finance

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions
10. Award the bid to Gerdes Construction for the remodel of the Depot Building at a cost of $23,940- Engineering
11. Award the bid for additional construction materials for the 93 Tech Park project - Engineering
12. Approval to hire Brent Wallin for temporary engineering services at an hourly rate of $45.00 per hour – Engineering

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
13. Approve the final Plat for Stoney Ridge Subdivision No. 2 - Admin
14. Approval to purchase sand and gravel at a cost of $12,350 – Waterworks
15. Approve the change order for Standley Co. for the payment of their performance bond - Waterworks
16. Approve the purchase of a trench box from Cesco at a total cost of $6,270 - Waterworks
17. Approve the purchase of a plate compactor - Waterworks
18. Authorize Doug Buell to attend cross connection control program training in Los Angeles, Ca, July 26th-30th at a cost of $1,885 - Waterworks
19. Authorize Ben Marchant to attend the 2010 Corenet Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, September 17th - 21st, 2010 - Admin

Reports: Council, City Administrator, Department Heads
Adjourn

Donations Needed for the Animal Shelter

The City of Jerome Animal shelter has come a long way in the last year and a half with the help and generosity of its volunteers and members of the community. The budget for the shelter is very small and a lot of what we are now able to do (such as medical care for the dogs in need) is largely due to the fact that people, like yourself, are willing to donate to the shelter. And now we have made it even easier to donate to the Shelter!

Now you can donate directly via PayPal! Donations can be made in the memory of others or as a gift as well!
So if you wish to donate to the shelter via PayPal follow the directions below;
- Go to: www.ci.jerome.id.us
- Across the top you will see [Departments] – click on that link
- A drop down list will appear on the left side – click on Animal Shelter
- There you will see a link - $ Donate to the animal shelter using PayPal - CLICK HERE

It’s as simple as that! Every nickel helps! Thank you in advance from all of us!

Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Tonight

The Jerome Planning and Zoning Commission will meet tonight at 7:00 pm at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. The agenda is copied below.


City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners, Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, Dale Ross, and Scott Lebsack.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
April 27, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of April 13th, 2010 regular meeting minutes

3. Public Hearing: to consider a variance request from Shane Hamblin for a Special Use Permit allowing a storage shed to remain at 31.5 inches from the property line, rather than the required 32 inches, on a parcel of land described as Lot 6, Block 2, Tiger Hills Subdivision, Northeast, Section 18, Township 8 South, Range 17 East of the Boise Meridian, Jerome, more commonly known as 1352 Spring Court in Jerome.

4 Consider: Shane Hamblin’s variance request for a Special Use Permit allowing a storage shed to remain at 31.5 inches from the property line, rather than the required 32 inches, at 1352 Spring Court in Jerome.

5. Staff Reports

6. Adjournment

Photo Contest for New City Website

PHOTO CONTEST: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! The City is in the process of designing a new website and invites all residents to submit photos to be considered. The winning photos will be used on the new City website. Photos of events, people, the downtown, fairs, parades, and other images that characterize our community are encouraged. To submit, send photos to enews@ci.jerome.id.us or upload photos to our Facebook page. For any questions, please call 324-8189.

Citywide Cleanup Day Event is Canceled

The Citywide Cleanup Day Event planned for tomorrow has been CANCELED due to weather. Our major project was repainting the exterior of a building in the downtown and we are unable to do this with the rain. We will let you when we have rescheduled this event

City Council Meets Tuesday, April 20 5:30 pm

The City Council meets tomorrow evening at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. A summary of the agenda is copied below:

Call to Order – 5:30 P.M.
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 March 30, 2010 and April 2, 2010 special meetings and the April 6, 2010 regular meeting, and the April 6, 2010 executive meeting MinutesBinder.pdf
2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Law Enforcement, & Finance DeptReports.pdf
3. Claims

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
1. Clerk to read letter of appreciation to Irrigation Crew SteinLtr.pdf
2. Clerk to read letter of appreciation to Officer Marquez MarquezLtr.pdf

Proclamations
3. El Dia de los Ninos/ El Dia de los Libros - The Day of the Child/The Day of the Books PROC EL DIA DE LOS NINOS.pdf
4. Municipal Clerks Week PROCCLERK2010.pdf

Resolutions
5. Resolution 12-10 – Determining a certain area within the city to be a deteriorated or deteriorating area; directing the Urban Renewal Agency of Jerome to commence the preparation of an Urban Renewal Plan Res12-10Binder1.pdf
6. Resolution No. 13-10 – Mayor to appoint Scott Lebsack to the Planning and Zoning Commission Res13-10Binder.pdf

Ordinances – New Business
7. Bill No. 545, Ordinance No. 1070 – Title 17 JMC - Introduction, Suspension of Rules, and Adoption Statement Bill No 545 Ordinance No 1070.pdf

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
1. Approve the application for commercial park use for the Jerome Community Freedom Celebration July 3rd and 4th – Clerk ParkUseBinder.pdf
2. Rexroat, Harberd & Associates to report the findings of the 2009-2010 audit – Finance AuditReportBinder.pdf
3. Finance Director Ross Hyatt to give a Revenue Source Presentation – Finance UnderstndRevSources.pdf
4. Approve hiring Keller Associates to Start Phase I of the Collections Master Plan at a total cost not to exceed $24,400 – Waterworks CollMasterPlanBinder.pdf
5. Approve the purchase of oil for chip seal from Western States Asphalt for the amount of $133,699.50 – Public Works Chip Seal Agenda Statement.pdf
6. Accept the apparent low bid and award the contract to furnish gravel to Gordon Paving in the amount of $42,982 delivered – Public Works GravelBidBinder.pdf
7. Approve conducting a survey and possible reduction of the speed limits on South Lincoln – Public Works SLincolnSpeedLimit.pdf

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports
Executive Session
Adjourn

AUCTION ITEMS ONLINE

The City is auctioning two items online for public bid: a rifle scope and a decorative jewelry box. The Jerome Police Department is auctioning both items. To view or bid on the items, click here. The items will be available for bid for 10 days.

Dedication of New City Tree Nursery/Habitat Area

The dedication of the new City tree nursery and habitat area will be held on April 29th at 10:00 am at the new nursery located on the 100 West Road just north of Wastewater Treatment Facility. The public is invited to attend this event in celebration of Arbor Day. The trees grown in the nursery will be planted throughout the city in the coming years. For questions, call Steve Hoffman 324-9669.

Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Tonight: 7:00 pm

City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners, Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, and Dale Ross.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
April 13, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of March 9, 2010 regular meeting minutes

3. Presentation: of proposed Becker Park Plans by Jerome Recreation District

4. Review/Update: of Stoney Ridge Subdivision, Phase II status

5. Review/Update: of Preliminary Plat of commercial Glen Eagle Subdivision

6. Staff Reports

7. Adjournment

2010 Citizen's Academy: April 15-May 20

The 2010 Citizen's Academy will begin next Thursday, April 15, at 7:00 pm at the Jerome Public Library. This free six week course is taught by City Administration and highlights the operations and government of each City Department. For details, click on the image above:

City Council Meeting: April 6, 5:30 pm

The Jerome City Council meets tomorrow evening (April 6,) at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. A copy of the meeting's agenda is reprinted below:

Call to Order – 5:30 P.M.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Hearings
1. To consider an ordinance of the City of Jerome which repeals the existing zoning ordinance of the City of Jerome, codified as Title 17 of the Jerome Municipal Code, and adopts a new zoning ordinance to become codified as Title 17 of the Jerome Municipal Code. Title17HearingPk.pdf
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 from the March 23, 2010 special meeting and March 30, 2010 special town hall meeting MinutesBinder1.pdf

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
1. Tony Gomes to discuss issues regarding his business and the police department
2. Letter of resignation from the Urban Renewal Agency from John Shine
3. Presentation by Sue Kellis regarding Camozzi Park Renovation CAMOZZI PARK BULLET LIST.pdf

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
1. Oath of office to Firefighter Mike Harrison
2. Ratify the Mayoral Appointment of Ed Robertson to fill the vacancy on the Jerome City Urban Renewal Agency Mayoral Appointments.pdf
3. Finance Director Ross Hyatt to present Review of Utility Source Revenue Collection Process
4. Finance Director Ross Hyatt to present Revenue Source Presentation/Quarterly Finance Report
5. Approve the tentative amendment to the 2009-2010 FY Budget and approve publication of the notice setting the public hearing for May 4, 2010 Amend 09-10 FY Budget - March.pdf
6. Approve the application of Gary Cornwell dba Bald Mountain Taxi for a taxi license TaxiBinder1.pdf
7. Request approval to purchase two computers and eight notebook computers for a total cost not to exceed $15,308 ComputerBinder.pdf
8. Request approval to purchase four Panasonic CF30 mobile data computers and seven docking stations for a total cost of $20,811 MDCBinder1.pdf
9. Approve Walt Appell, Rick Wuori, Doug Buell, and Brandi Chelini to attend the Public Works Project Management Boot Camp in Denver Colorado May 12-14th at a cost of $5,121 2010 Bootcamp Agenda Statement.pdf
10. Approval of Crossroads Association property transfer agreement Crossroads.pdf

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports
Adjourn

Town Hall Meeting March 30: Impact Fees

City of Jerome
Town Hall Meeting:
Development Impact Fee Proposal

Tonight’s Objectives

• Public Dialogue: communication of ideas, preferences and concerns between Citizens and City Officials.
• Review the recommendations for Impact Fees made by the Citizen Advisory Committee and the P&Z Commission.
• Determine the policy direction for impact fees in Jerome.

Jerome’s Mission

• To provide public health and safety for all citizens, businesses and visitors with high quality, friendly and professional service.

Jerome’s Vision

• Driven to be Magic Valley's most welcoming, friendly and livable city; by drawing inspiration from our residents, embracing opportunity and taking pride in our heritage through progressive and professional leadership.

Jerome Impact Fee History

• April 2008- City Council Commissioned BBC and Galena consulting to conduct a Development Impact Fee study
• October 2008- Mayor appoints Citizen Advisory Board to study the issue and provide a recommendation
• March 2009- Study completed, Advisory Board issued recommendation
• Jerome Impact Fee History (cont.)
• June 2009
• Galena Consulting presents study findings to the City Council
• July 2009
• Impact fee proposal referred to P&Z Commission
• November 2009
• P&Z Commission amends Comprehensive Plan to include a growth management strategy
• Jerome Impact Fee History (cont.)
• December 2009
• P&Z Commission recommends adoption of Impact Fees as proposed by the Citizen Advisory Board.
• February 2010
• City Council Workshop discussion of Impact Fees
• March 2010
• Impact Fee Town Hall meeting

Next steps:

• City Council to consider Impact Fee ordinance for adoption

What is an impact fee?

• Idaho Code: Title 67, Chapter 82
• The Idaho Development Impact Fee Act (Impact Fee Act) specifically gives cities, towns and counties the authority to levy impact fees.
• Impact fees are one-time assessments established by local governments to assist with the provision of Capital Improvements necessitated by new growth and development.
• Idaho’s definition of an Impact Fee
• “… a payment of money imposed as a condition of development approval to pay for a proportionate share of the cost of system improvements needed to serve the development.”
• The Impact Fee Act includes the legislative finding that “… an equitable program for planning and financing public facilities needed to serve new growth and development is necessary in order to promote and accommodate orderly growth and development and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the state of Idaho.”2

Impact Fee Eligible Investments

• “System improvements” are capital improvements with a useful life of 10 years or more that, in addition to a long life, increase the service capacity of a public facility.
• Public facilities include: parks, open space and recreation areas, and related capital improvements; and public safety facilities, including law enforcement, fire, emergency medical and rescue facilities.

Jerome P&Z Recommendation

• City Council should consider adopting impact fees for Police, Fire, Parks and Streets.
• New growth should ultimately pay the full-cost recovery amounts indicated in the report.
• Phase in the cost over two years; 33% year 1, 66% year 2, 100% year 3
• “Grandfather” buildable lots for 2 years
• Exempt residential properties annexed into the City
• Proposal considerations
• Provides the minimum funding level for the projected capital investments needed to accommodate growth at current service levels over the next 10 years.
• Existing development investments have already committed time and resources and should not be expected to absorb impact fees into their pro forma

Discussion

• Current Service Levels
• Current Investment Levels
• Proposed Impact Fee
• What does growth mean to the City?

Fiscal implications

• Increased tax base
• Increased demand for services
• Increased cost of providing services

Policy implications

• Good vs. Bad
• Organized vs. Sprawl
• Regulated vs. Reactive
• Planned vs. Unplanned

What does growth mean to residents?

• Will it increase or decrease our quality of life?
• Will it increase or decrease our cost of government; taxes and fees?
• Will it provide new consumer opportunities, services or amenities?

What does growth mean to developers?

• Increased economic activity, profits.
• Increased competition in the market(?)
• Market driven growth patterns: Return on investment: least cost for greatest return
• Jerome’s Approach to Growth

With Impact Fees

• Bias favors in-fill development
• Maintains existing service levels
• Creates a level playing field to pay for the cost of improvements to meet the future demand for services.

Without Impact Fees

• Alternative increased regulatory restrictions, development exactions
• Decreased service levels
• Increased taxes, bonds, fees
• Increased reliance on grants to cover gaps and revenue shortfalls

Conclusions

• Promote growth that enhances the quality of life in the community without adversely impacting current residents in the cost or level of city services.
• Provide a fair and flexible environment to developers and consumers while ensuring the best future for Jerome as it continues to grow.

ONE MORE DAY TO NOMINATE JEROME FOR GOOGLE FIBER GRANT!

We need your support! The City has applied for a grant from Google to provide fiber speed connectivity to all residents of Jerome, called Google Fiber for Communities. There is rigid competition for this grant, however your support will greatly increase our competitiveness. To support the City in this pursuit, go the address below and click on the "Nominate your Community Link." Fiber connectivity be a great asset for residents, businesses, and future economic development in Jerome. THE NOMINATION PERIOD ENDS TOMORROW, MARCH 26.

Adopt a Dog Day at D&B Supply!

This Saturday, March 27th, from 10 am to 2 pm in the parking lot of D&B Supply, the Jerome Animal Shelter will be offering dogs for adoption. We will be serving hot dogs and Coca-Cola for a donation to the shelter. Any dogs adopted at this event will receive, courtesy of D&B, a free bag of dog food and 15% off any dog accessories or shots. Sawtooth Veterinary hospital is also offering a coupon for rabies shots for $7.50 in addition to half off spay and neuter coupons as well for any dogs adopted at the event. So come out and show your support for the shelter, and check out some dogs that need a home!

Special City Council Meeting: March 23, 5:30 pm

The Jerome City Council is holding a special meeting on March 23 at the 5:30 pm at the City Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID, 83338. The meeting will address agenda items that were not addressed at the most recent council meeting on March 16. Council usually meets only twice a month, unless there is a necessity to hold a special meeting in order to address pressing items. The agenda for the meeting is printed below:

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 March 16, 2010 regular meeting 100316MN.pdf

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
Proclamations
2. Proclaiming April Fair Housing Month – Admin Fair Housing Month Proclamation 2010.pdf

Resolutions
3. Resolution 10-10 - Adopting A Revised Plan Of Action To Utilize Remaining Funds In The EPA Stag Grant – Engineering Res10-10Binder1.pdf
4. Resolution 11-10 – Adopting a Fair Housing Policy – Admin Res11-10Binder1.pdf

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions
5. Award the bid for a mini excavator – Water Works MiniExBinder1.pdf
6. Discussion and possible approval to survey market for 3 dump trucks – Water Works Agenda item dump trucks.pdf
7. Award the bid for 93 Corridor Tech Park roadway construction – Engineering 93BidBinder1.pdf

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
1. Approve the purchase of an aerial photography update from 3Diwest for a total cost to the city of $21,440 – Information Services AerialBinder1.pdf
2. Approval to share basic aerial information with Google Earth – Information Services 2010aerialgoogle.pdf
3. Approval for City Administrator and Assistant to the City Administrator to attend the Corenet World Summit in New Orleans April 17-20, 2010 at a cost of $2,265.45 – Admin 032310CORENET.pdf
4. Approval to for Chief Dan Hall to attend the “Rural Executive Management Institute” in Sacramento, California May 17-20, 2010 at a cost of $100 – Police HallBinder.pdf
5. Approval to allow two staff members to travel to New Mexico for Miox generator training at a cost of $900 – Water Works Agenda item miox training.pdf

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Adjourn

Town Hall Meeting March 30 to Discuss City Impact Fees

Click on the image below for details:

City Council Meets next Tuesday, March 16

The Jerome City Council meets next Tuesday, March 16, at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338. The agenda for the meeting is printed below:


Call to Order – 5:30 PM.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Board of Corrections
1. To correct the 2010 City Irrigation Assessments
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 March 2, 2010 regular meeting
2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Library, Law Enforcement, & Finance
3. Approve payment of the annual NS Canal Operations and Maintenance Assessment of $20,197.05 – Financial Dept
4. Claims
Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports
1. Letter from Kellee Johnson and Ken Whiting, CSI

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports
Adjourn

City of Jerome Auctioning Several Items Online

The City of Jerome is selling several items to the public at an online auction, including a piano, tables, a lamp, and other items. To view these items, click on the link below:

http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/jerome,id/list/current?orgid=86695

Planning and Zoning Commission Meets Tomorrow Night: March 9, 7:00 pm

The City of Jerome Planning and Zoning Commission meets tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm at the City Council Chambers located at 100 E Ave A, Jerome, Idaho. The agenda for the meeting is reprinted below. For questions, call Micah Austin, Planning and Zoning Administrator, at 324-8189 ext 101. The agenda:

City of Jerome Planning & Zoning Agenda

Board Members: Chairman Rod Mink and Commissioners Ken Hall, Nicole Spencer, George Christodoulou, Carl McEntarffer, and Dale Ross.

City Council Chambers
100 East Avenue A Jerome, ID 83338

Regular Meeting
March 9, 2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of February 23, 2010 regular meeting minutes.

3. Public Hearing: to consider a Special Use Permit request from Gus DeMello, representing Mello De Enterprises, allowing storage of plastic materials at 150 W Blvd South in Jerome.

4. Public Hearing: to consider approved changes to the Land Use Ordinance, more commonly known as Title 17.

5. Consider request: from Gus DeMello, representing Mello De Enterprises, allowing storage of plastic materials at 150 W Blvd South in Jerome.

6. Take action on Title 17 changes

7. Staff Reports

8. Adjournment

City Applies for Google Grant: Fiber to Communities

We need your support! The City has applied for a grant from Google to provide fiber speed connectivity to all residents of Jerome, called Google Fiber for Communities. There is rigid competition for this grant, however your support will greatly increase our competitiveness. To support the City in this pursuit, go t...he address below and click on the "Nominate your Community Link." Fiber connectivity be a great asset for residents, businesses, and future economic development in Jerome. Thank you.

http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options

City of Jerome 2010 Online Survey

The City of Jerome's 2010 Online Survey is now available. To access the 5-minute survey, click on this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/72KD39B. Please take a couple minutes to fill out this survey. Your input is valued and will be used in helping the City serve the public better. Thank you!