Water Works Department Project Updates

Article posted by John Boyd, Director of Water Works for Jerome City

A major push to complete the Butte project is under way before the weather turns cold and becomes inclement. A team of 10 from Public Works and Water Works are working to complete this project. It is a team effort to get as much done as they can in the quickest time possible. Compaction, pipe installation, service and pipe testing are all the facets being done at the Butte. During the summer, hot, muggy, windy weather was braved by the entire crew, now they are in the race to beat the cold. This project is part of the Economic Development Agency (EDA) grant that the City acquired a few years ago. The goal of the project is to provide saleable lots that concentrate mostly on computer and hi-tech businesses. The other part of the EDA project is the reconstruction of the Brockman’s liftstation to accommodate bigger and more efficient pumps that will pump to the sewer line to be installed down Victory Lane to the H Street pump station.

At no cost to the City, new design membranes are arriving this week for the installation at the Membrane Bioreactor Plant (MBR). This MBR addition will replace the old style membrane which will then be used as backup membranes. These backup membranes will be used to assist staff when they need additional capacity as when they do a chemical clean, or a membrane repair. Currently, there is no easy way to do a chemical clean other than coming in at 2:30 in the morning and to start the process when the levels are low. This still will put the plant in high flows by the end of the workday and on into the night. The City was able to get permission to keep the membranes that are currently in basin 3 and 4 intact and look at installing the new ones in basin 5 and 6. This is a win win situation for the City of Jerome and Enviroquip, as the City will now acquire additional new “older design” membranes to keep basins 3 and 4 operational for years to come.

Irrigation season is coming to a close. October 3^rd will be the last day for water to go down the pipeline. Starting October 4^th the irrigation crew will start preparation of the irrigation system for winter. If you have any repairs that need completed when the water is out, please call 324-8189 and we will add your name to the list and schedule. Water Works Irrigation crew is currently replacing the irrigation pipe on 5^th Ave West from Lincoln St. past the first driveway of St. Benedicts parking lot.

Yes, it is odorous on 100 West. This is the smell of solids being hauled for the Jerome Wastewater Plant. We are currently hauling belt pressed solids to the landfill in an effort to remove the solids from the plants drying beds. The plant has 3-4 big semis hauling to the landfill. We appreciate your patience in this endeavor. Also in preparation for the hauling season, the City of Jerome is looking for 25-40 acres that are available for rent to start composting the belt pressed solids. There are some special qualifications that must be met for the land to be used for composting, so if you have some land for rent please call 324-7122 and John Boyd, Water Works Director or Dennis Gross, Supervisor will be glad to consider your land for rent or answer any questions.

Water Works Water crew has been replacing one service line and repairing several other water leaks in the City. The line at Buchanan and 1^st Street East was closed off the first part of last week for a service leak and repair that started Sunday afternoon. To stop this leak, the corp stop valve in the street had to be dug up and a temporary pipe clamp was put on the line to stop the leak until the crew came. Then on Monday, crew came in and started the complete line replacement from the main line to the meter which was also replaced. Another leak at 408 East 4^th and then on West G kept the water crew quite busy.

The Bio-tower Tank project was completed this past week. The final distributor drive was hoisted to the top of the tank and installed to complete this project. Water Works is now waiting for the arrival of two pumps that will then be installed to complete the 2010 project. This tower will aid in the treatment of approximately 8500 lbs of loadings that come from the City and the Industry. This allows the Wastewater Facility to continue to meet the permit and enhance treatment as the City prepares for growth now and in the future.

The City of Jerome Water Works Department is looking at hiring 2 full time Water Operators-(closes Oct 1^st) and a Class A CDL Truck Driver (closes Oct 8^th ), Interested? Please see the add on the webpage at www.ci.jerome.id.us/city government/human resources/joblistings.

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City Council Meeting Agenda: September 21, 2010

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 September 7, 2010 regular meeting and September 7, 2010 executive session

2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Library, Law Enforcement, & Finance DeptBinder

3. Claims

Oath of Office

1. Mayor Shine to administer Oath of Office to Police Officer Jason Kelly

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions

2. Approval to allow Advanced Info Systems to prepare utility billing statements free of charge for a 3 month trial period – Finance

3. Approve the amended Idaho Milk Products Industrial User Agreement and Industrial Waste Discharge Permit – Waterworks

4. Approve a contract with Montgomery, Inc. to construct the park to the west of the Senior Center at a cost not to exceed $24,509.25 – Engineering

5. Approve a Change Order with Jerry’s Concrete, Inc. to construct additional sidewalk for the park to the west of the Senior Center at a cost not to exceed $10,000 – Engineering

6. Approve a contract with Wabash Valley Manufacturing to provide outdoor furniture for the park to the west of the Senior Center at a cost not to exceed $10,500 – Engineering

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items

7. Approval to purchase a Dell PowerEdge R510 server at a cost of $7,773.55 – IS

8. Approval to purchase a Hustler lawn mower from Barry Rental at a cost of $21,964 – Parks

Council Reports

Staff Reports

Executive Session

1. Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(a) to considering hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or agent, unless a vacancy in an elective office is being filled.

Adjourn

Live History Days: September 11-12 at the I-Farm

REMINDER: Live History Days will be from September 11-12 at the I-Farm, located at the crossroads of US Highway 93 and I-84, adjacent to Flying J. Admission: Adults $5, under age 12 is free. For more information, click the image below:

City Council Agenda: September 7, 2010

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 August 17, 2010 regular meeting, August 18, 2010 and August 23, 2010 special meetings, and August 17, 2010 executive session

2. Approval of Association of Idaho Cities 2011 dues at a cost of $3,837.00

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports

1. Letter from Sheriff Doug McFall asking for a letter of support for the county jail bond

Resolutions

1. Resolution No. 20-10 – Compensation Plan

Ordinances – New Business

1. Bill No. 550, Ordinance No. 1075 – the appropriations ordinance for the ensuing year – introduction, suspension of rules and adoption

Contracts/Capital Acquisitions

1. Approve the Letter of Engagement with Rexroat, Harberd, and Associates, P.A. to perform the audit for the year ended September 30, 2010 at the cost of $12,600 – Finance

2. Approve the contract amendment with Delta Dental to change the eligibility period effective September 1, 2010 – Finance

3. Approve the contract with Brian J. Williams of Williams, Meservy and Lothspeich, LLP, for prosecution services in the amount of $60,000 for the 2010-2011 fiscal year – Finance

4. Approve the contract with Gordon Paving Company, Inc to construct the improvements for 8^th Avenue West from Fir to Date streets for a cost not to exceed $349,971.05 – Engineering

5. Approve an amendment to the Industrial User Agreement with Idaho Milk Products – Waterworks

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items

1. Approval to purchase nineteen hand-held radios from White Cloud Communication at a cost of $19,953 – Fire

2. Approve Application for Payment #3 to Idaho Sand and Gravel in the amount of $25,478.53 for work completed on the 93 Tech Park Project – Engineering

3. Approve payment of Invoice #6822 to Riedesel Engineering in the amount of $6,930 for services rendered on the 93 The Park Project – Engineering

4. Request direction from council on the policy for the City Dump Truck and Chipper Fees – Admin

5. Utility Revenue Improvement Recommendations – Finance

Council Reports

City Administrative Report

Department Head Reports

Executive Session

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345 (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 Idaho Code 67-2345 (f) to consider and advise its legal representatives in pending litigation or where there is a general public awareness of probable litigation.

Adjourn

Writer's Workshop: September 18, 10:00-noon at the Library

The Jerome Civic Club will be hosting a writers' workshop Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. to noon.

This is a "kick-off" event for the upcoming Smithsonian "Museum on Main Street" exhibit coming to the Jerome Public Library December 11-January 22.

The theme of the exhibit is "Journey Stories." It focuses on American mobility, from the early days of Europeans crossing the ocean, to westward expansion and current-day travel, and everything in between, and the stories we tell about those memorable experiences. The library and community organizations are planning exhibits and programming to complement the exhibit. We are asking Magic Valley residents to submit their own journey stories to share with exhibit visitors. Write a short story about how you or your ancestors participated in the immigrant experience, or one of the great migrations, a relocation within the United States, or even a legendary vacation trip. Bring a type-written story and a photo if possible (we will scan while you wait) to the library by the end of October. We can arrange for help with the typing.

The writers' workshop will by led by Bonnie Dodge, an award-winning local author with a special interest in Idaho history and historical preservation. If you're not sure how to get started writing down a family story, or need some extra motivation, this is the event for you! There is no charge for this event; just bring your favorite writing materials.

For more information about particpating in the workshop or the Journey Stories project, call Lorna Irwin at 324-7544.

Live History Days!

Mark your Calendars! The 26th Annual Live History Days will take place on Sept 11-12 at the I-Farm, located at Crossroads Point, east of Flying J. The annual event is sponsored and facilitated by the Jerome County Historical Society. For more information, visit the website below.

http://www.historicaljeromecounty.com/

Planning and Zoning Commission Tonight: August 24, 7:00 pm

Below is the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled to meet tonight, August 24, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers (100 E Avenue A). If you have any questions concerning any item on the agenda, please call Micah Austin at 324-8189. The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The agenda for tonight:

City of Jerome Planning and Zoning Agenda

Regular Meeting

August 24, 2010

7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Public Hearing: to hear a request from Windswept Kennels (Dan and Rhonda Chatterton, members) for a Special Use Permit allowing relocation of existing business facilities (dog kennel/cat grooming, boarding and pet sales business, and service as operators for U-Haul rental business) on that parcel known as Tax 33 of E1/2SE Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 2335 S Lincoln, Jerome, Idaho

3. Approval of August 10, 2010 regular meeting minutes

4. Consider request from Windswept Kennels (Dan and Rhonda Chatterton, members) for a Special Use Permit allowing relocation of existing business facilities (dog kennel/cat grooming, boarding and pet sales business, and service as operators for U-Haul rental business) on that parcel known as Tax 33 of E1/2SE Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 2335 S Lincoln, Jerome, Idaho

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.

Job Opening With the City: LIBRARY

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The City is now accepting applications for the full-time position of Library Circulation Technician for the Jerome Public Library. This rewarding, full-time position has benefits but requires a flexible schedule and a desire to work directly with the public. For more information, call Human Resources at 324-8189 or email: hr@ci.jerome.id.us.

Joe Mama's Car Show: August 21, TOMORROW!

REMINDER: Joe Mama's Car Show will be tomorrow, all day long, in Jerome City Park. Joe Mama's is the largest classic car show in Idaho and one of the biggest events of the year for Jerome. Be sure to stop by Jerome City Park and enjoy the festivities! For questions, visit the link below:

Link to Joe Mama's Car Show

City Council Meets August 17, 5:30 pm

The Jerome City Council meets August 17 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A. The agenda for the meeting is below:

Call to Order – 5:30 PM.

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Hearings

1. Zoning request for Maple Ridge Subdivision

2. Technical Corrections to Title 17 Jerome Municipal Zoning Code

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 August 4, 2010 special meeting; August 9, 2010 special meeting, and August 9, 2010 executive meeting

2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Library, Law Enforcement, & Finance

3. Claims

Presentation of Employee of the Month Award

Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports

1. Letter from the U.S. Census Bureau

2. Letter from Risch Pica, PLLC regarding the Impact Fee Study

3. Letter from Fire Department Deputy Frank Wilson regarding Brenda Alftin, United Office Services

Ordinances – New Business

1. Bill 549, Ordinance No. 1074 – Technical Corrections to Title 17 Jerome Municipal Zoning Code – Introduction, suspension of rules, and adoption

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items

1. Consider the rezoning request for Maple Ridge Subdivision from R-1 to R-M Admin

2. Approve commercial use of South Park for a Christian concert August 28, 2010 Admin

3. Award bid for the Highway 93 and Highway 25 Casing Crossings – 93 Corridor Tech Park Project – Engineering

4. Approve Pay Estimate #2 to Idaho Sand & Gravel for work completed on the 93 Corridor Tech Park Project in the amount of $267,949.38 – Engineering

5. Approve payment to Riedesel Engineering for services rendered on the 93 Tech Park Project in the amount of $12,622.50 – Engineering

6. Approval for Darbie Chocker to attend the Association for Library Service to Children in Atlanta Georgia Sept 23-25, 2010 at a cost not to exceed $524.00 – Library

7. Approval for Edie Waite and Laura Burnett to attend the Transforming Life after 50 Training Institute in Portland Oregon September 15-17, 2010 at no cost to the city – Library

Council Reports

City Administrative Report

Department Head Reports

Executive Session

Adjourn

Public Works Chip Seals Over 7 Miles of Jerome Streets

The Public Works Department is finished with their chip sealing for the year with over seven miles (7.06 miles total) of Jerome City streets chipped and sealed in the last few days. If you see one of our Public Works employees, congratulate them on a job well done. Below are pictures of the crews during the chip seal process.

PW Crews Chip Sealing on August 11

Steve Hoffman and Ronnie Hendricks operating the chip spreader

Clean chips, ready to be spread over top of hot oil

August 8, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets tonight at 7:00 pm for a regular meeting. The agenda will be brief for this meeting with only one action item on the schedule. The agenda is printed below:


Regular Meeting
August 10,2010
7:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Public Hearing: to consider a variance request from Daniel Peterson allowing a storage shed be placed 8” from property owner’s fence line on that parcel described as Lot 12, Blk 5, Stoney Ridge Subdivision #1, Jerome, Idaho, more commonly known as 1010 21st Avenue East.

3. Approval of July 27, 2010 regular meeting minutes

4. Consider variance request from Daniel Peterson allowing a storage shed be placed 8” from property owner’s fence line on that parcel described as Lot 12, Blk 5, Stoney Ridge Subdivision #1, Jerome, Idaho, more commonly known as 1010 21st Avenue East.

5. Staff Reports

6. Adjournment

City Council Meets Tonight at 5:30 pm

City Council meets tonight at 5:30 pm to discuss the tentative budget for FY 2010-2011. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers located at 100 E Avenue A. A copy of the agenda for the evening is posted below. For questions, call 324-8189. As always, the public is invited to attend.


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 20, 2010 regular meeting; July 21, 2010 and July 27, 2010 special meetings; and July 20, 2010, July 21, 2010, and July 27, 2010 executive sessions

Presentations
1. Presentation and pinning of badge for Deputy Fire Chief Frank Wilson
Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports

Ordinances – New Business
1. Bill No. 548 Ordinance No. 1073 – Amending the no parking zone on a portion of 8th Avenue East - Admin

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
2. Adopt the 2010-2011 F.Y. Tentative Budget and authorize the clerk to publish the notice scheduling the public hearing for August 23, 2010

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports
Adjourn

Main Street Closed for Parade; City Hall

With the parade and all downtown road closures, City Hall will be closed at 4:00 pm today. Utility payments can be dropped off in the night drop box located on the north side of the building. Main Street will be closed from Tiger Drive to Date Street for the parade. The parade begins at 5:00 pm at the High School.

City Council Meets WEDNESDAY, instead of Tuesday this Week

The City Council will be meeting WEDNESDAY, instead of Tuesday, this week for a regular session. The Tuesday meeting was moved because of the parade, which will begin around 5:00 pm tomorrow. The agenda for the Wednesday Council 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 20, 2010 regular meeting; July 21, 2010 and July 27, 2010 special meetings; and July 20, 2010, July 21, 2010, and July 27, 2010 executive sessions

Presentations
1. Presentation and pinning of badge for Deputy Fire Chief Frank Wilson
Citizen Correspondence, Issues & Reports

Ordinances – New Business
1. Bill No. 548 Ordinance No. 1073 – Amending the no parking zone on a portion of 8th Avenue East - Admin

City Council Discussion & Possible Action Items
2. Adopt the 2010-2011 F.Y. Tentative Budget and authorize the clerk to publish the notice scheduling the public hearing for August 23, 2010

Council Reports
City Administrative Report
Department Head Reports
Adjourn

August Newsletter to be Published This Friday

The August issue of the Jerome e-Newsletter will be published this Friday. If you have not already, be sure to sign up for the e-Newsletter by sending an email to enews@ci.jerome.id.us with "subscribe" in the subject line. The newsletter is published each month, on or before the first of the month.

Jerome County Fair Schedule

The icons below show the Jerome County Fair Schedule, which will be held from July 31-August 7. For more details, visit jeromecountyfair.com. The parade will be on August 3. Here is the detailed schedule on two pages:

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