June 5, 2012
This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Mayor
Shine at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Councilman Robert Culver, Councilwoman Dawn Soto, Councilman
Dale Ross, and Mayor John Shine. Councilman Chris Barber was excused.
Also present were City Clerk Shonna Fraser, City Attorney John B. Lothspeich,
City Administrator Polly Hulsey, Community Development Director Micah Austin,
Finance Director Ross Hyatt, Police Chief Dan Hall, Building Official Dave Richey, IS
Director Kathy Markus, Public Works Director Walt Appell, Police Chief Dan Hall, and
Fire Chief Mike Hatfield.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Shine led the audience in recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows:
1. Approve the minutes of the May 15, 2012 regular meeting and the May 21,
2012 special meeting
Councilman Culver made the motion to approve the consent calendar as
presented. Second to the motion was made by Councilwoman Soto. After consideration
the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross,
Councilwoman Soto, and Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
OATH OF OFFICE GIVEN TO FIREFIGHTER BILL GULLY:
Mayor Shine gave the oath of office to SAFER Firefighter Bill Gully. His wife
Brenda pinned on his badge.
Chief Hatfield stated Firefighter Gully has been part of the volunteer firefighters
as a paid on-call captain for a long time and welcomed him to the force.
CITIZEN CORRESPONDENCE, ISSUES, AND REPORTS:
The clerk read a letter from Dan Hoover, Plant Operations of PMT requesting
from PMT regarding the purchase or lease of property located in the city parking lot on
North Lincoln and 1st Ave West.
Mayor Shine stated he is not interested in leasing or selling the property without
due dilligence for the transaction. He noted there are many buildings available for
salerather than taking up necessary parking spaces. He feels this parking may become
more necessary in the coming years.
Mr. Hoover stated PMT needs a space for a small unmanned remote switch
building in a logistical central area.
Staff is looking at other buildings that could be leased or sold. Mr. Hoover stated
most of the time the rebuild to bring to code is not worth the effort.
Mr. Austin, who also acts as Planning and Zoning Director, stated that building
would need to be bigger than 50’50’ to meet minimum requirements.
Discussion was held regarding several vacant businesses and lots.
Mayor Shine directed Mr. Austin to work with Mr. Hoover to find a workable
solution.
Mary Holly, Anything’s Pawsable, appeared to discuss sponsorship of putting a
dog for adoption in the newspaper every month for the Jerome Animal Shelter. She
would seek twelve sponsors for the year. She requested approval for starting the
program. City staff would be required to take the pictures and place the ads.
Chief Hall wants to speak to his staff prior to making any commitments on their
behalf. He will report back to council with his findings.
Ms. Holley also reported there is a new add-on sign to put on the shelter sign
when items are needed. An ad will be taken out when those needs are there, i.e. food,
supplies, etc. Chief Hall stated dog food has been donated with very little coming from
tax payer funds. The efforts of the volunteers are very much appreciated.
Ms. Holley also reported there are several C3 employees who wish to volunteer
every week at the shelter. Mayor Shine asked those volunteers be coordinated through
Animal Control Officer Gordon Leininger.
ORDINANCE NO. 1096, BILL NO. 580 - INTRODUCTION:
Councilman Culver sponsored Bill No. 580.
The clerk read the ordinance by title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME,
IDAHO, AMENDING SECTION 13.29.010 DEFINITIONS REGARDING
BACKFLOW, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, AND CROSS CONNECTION;
AND AMENDING 13.29.020 CROSS CONNECTIONS PROHIBITED; AND
REPEALING SECTION 13.29.020 DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE; AND
REVISING
SECTION
13.29.060
INSPECTION
OF
NEW
CONSTRUCTION/OCCUPANCY;
AND
REVISING
SECTION
13.29.020
INSPECTION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS;
AND REPEALING SECTION 13.29.080 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF
EQUIPMENT; AND ADDING SECTION 13.29.100 CERTIFIED BACKFLOW
TECHNICIAN; AND REPEALING SECTION 13.29.120 RECORDS; AND ADDING
SECTION 13.29.140 ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Appell stated the changes from the last draft have been discussed with
Attorney John Lothspeich and Councilman Culver. The big changes are to the
enforcement portion, backflow devices and assemblies tested, and tests completed by
June 1st each year. State regulations allow devices not always allowed by other agencies.
Test results are coming in to public works at this time. Upon passage of this ordinance
Mr. Appell will assure a copy will be sent to each tester in the area. This ordinance will
tighten up enforcement efforts.
ID PARK AND REC GRANT RV-13-327-1:
Councilman Culver made the motion to allow Public Works Director Walt Appell
to execute documents for Idaho Parks and Recreation Grant #RV-13-327-1. Second to
the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Soto, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
Mr. Appell stated the grant was approved for the RV dump station. He noted this
approval will not allow him to spend funds over the amount of the grant. The paperwork
will be for approving reimbursement of expenditures. Ms. Hulsey will review the
paperwork as well.
Mayor Shine noted the new dump station will be by the south entrance of the
freeway and is a fully funded grant. Urban Renewal purchased the property for the
project.
APPROVAL RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT - EIRR:
Councilman Culver made the motion to approve a lump sum railroad construction
agreement with Eastern Idaho Railroad, LLC in the amount of $35,000 and authorize
Mayor Shine to execute the agreement. Second to the motion was made by
Councilwoman Soto. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Soto, and Councilman Culver.
NAYS: None.
Mr. Appell stated the reconstruction started today; the $35,000 will be reimbursed
to the city by Jerome Urban Renewal.
Mayor Shine stated they will also do repairs on West B tracks. Public works put
gravel in some of the worst spots for a temporary fix.
APPROVAL TO DESIGNATE SURPLUS ITEMS FOR PUBLIC AUCTION:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to designate the listed items as surplus and
direct staff to auction them to the public via the online auction website
PublicSurplus.com. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After
consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman
Ross, Councilwoman Soto, and Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
The list of items to be auctioned includes the following:
Two Inspiron 5100 notebook computers, CPU Pentium 4 2.66GHz, RAM 512 MB;
HD 40 GB, 14: screen; one Latitude D600 notebook computer, CPU Pentium 1.5 GHz, RAM 128
MB, HS 20GB, 13” screen; six Motorola Barrage cell phones in various conditions.
Ms. Markus explained these computers are over eight years old and no longer
useable. The notebook is broken; five of the six Motorola phones are in working
condition.
APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve payment of the Microsoft
Enterprise Agreement for a total first year cost of $20,787.00. Second to the motion was
made by Councilman Culver. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Soto, and Councilman Culver.
NAYS: None.
Ms. Markus stated this is a three year agreement for eighty-two work stations and
one additional server to meet ILETS requirements. This includes six project management
licenses as well. A true up cost for additional computers will be added as needed.
PERSONNEL TRAINING – FIRE DEPT:
Councilman Culver made the motion to approve Deputy Fire Chief Jack Krill and
Fire Captain Jeremy Presnell to attend Fire Rescue International in Denver Colorado
August 1-4, 2012 at cost of $3,280. Second to the motion was made by Councilman
Ross. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES:
Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Soto, and Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
Deputy Chief Krill stated this training is geared toward leadership and supervision
skills. The internal progression plan is for Captain Presnell to eventually move to a chief
officer level. The experience is invaluable for new and innovative ideas for Jerome.
Councilman Culver stated he wants to see training for the future. Councilwoman
Soto agrees this type of training is essential. Councilman Ross agreed this training is
needed for succession planning. Mayor Shine agreed.
PERSONNEL TRAINING - ADMINISTRATION:
Councilman Culver made the motion to approve City Administrator Polly Hulsey
to attend the ICMA SEI Leadership Institute in Charlottesville, VA July 15-27, 2012 at a
cost of $4,500 plus airfare. Second to the motion was made by Councilwoman Soto.
After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES:
Councilman Ross, Councilwoman Soto, and Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
Ms. Hulsey stated she was elated to be accepted for this training two years ago.
There are only twenty one persons in the county accepted per year. She was unable to
attend last year due to budget constraints in her last employments. The two persons in
Idaho who have attended in the past highly recommend it.
The funds are in the budget for the training. They were budgeted for our past
administrator and can be transferred to Ms. Hulsey.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Soto reported a citizen approached her regarding further
consideration of a recycling program. She asked for the talks to begin again.
Councilman Culver reported he was approached by Mr. Wayne Martin, 600 West
th
5 regarding noise levels for the past few activities at the fairgrounds. He asked Chief
Hall to contact Mr. Martin and explain the options. Chief Hall stated he has spoken with
Mr. Martin; the fairgrounds are excluded from the noise ordinance because of the
sanctioned events that occur. Fairground personnel has put decibel meters on the events
and shut down outdoor events by 10:00 p.m. The Chief stated it is difficult to do more
than we are due to the location of the fairgrounds.
Councilman Ross discussed water bill collection information. Discussion will
reappear on the agenda for June 19th. Councilman Ross also stated he will be going to
Boise to “play fireman” on June 15th.
Ms. Hulsey reported she has been trying to visit with all department heads. She
has had several closed door meetings with department heads. Department heads are
working on the budgets; CIPs have been entered and justifications are coming forward as
well. She attended several meetings including an EMS meeting to discuss working
together with the fire department, a SEIDO meeting with Jan Rogers about the impact
area; and Rotary. She reported the interview process for the Community Development
position has begun. She has been working with Human Resources on several personnel
issues; Jan Rogers with SIEDO on Area of Impact. A meeting for Operation Facelift
meeting will be held next Monday.
Mr. Austin reported HR Director Ida Guffy is now the Risk Manager. Kathy
Markus will be responsible for social media, and Shonna Fraser will be the contact for
city auctions.
Mr. Appell stated Nez Perce project will begin June 19th. Letters will go out to
area businesses acknowledging the potential problems.
Councilman Culver reported he does not like calling SIRCOMM instead of the
irrigators. Mr. Appell stated irrigators were getting a lot of harassment type calls instead
of just calls for service. Mr. Appell will discuss the issue with his irrigators further.
Discussion will be held regarding being on call and living in Twin Falls.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further to discuss, this regular meeting of the Jerome City
Council adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
John Shine, Mayor
Attest:
Shonna Fraser, City Clerk