February 7, 2012
This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Mayor
Shine at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Councilwoman Dawn Soto, Mayor John Shine, and Councilman Dale
Ross. Councilman Robert Culver joined the meeting via teleconference. Councilman
Chris Barber was excused.
Also present were Assistant Finance Director Kathy Cone, City Attorney John B.
Lothspeich, Community Development Director Micah Austin, Finance Director Ross
Hyatt, Engineer Rick Wuori, Police Chief Dan Hall, Fire Chief Mike Hatfield and
members of the fire department.
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 January 17, 2012 regular meeting and January 17,
2012 executive session; January 31, 2012 special meeting, and the January 31,
2012 executive session
2. Approve payment to Rain for Rent, Inc. for pump rental at a cost of $6,060.55
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve the consent calendar as
presented. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the
motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto,
Councilman Ross, and Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Shine presented Employee of the Quarter ending December 31, 2011 to
Officer Dennis Clark. Officer Clark has been an inspiration to members of the police
department and others in the community. After suffering serious wounds in the line-ofduty, Officer Clark didn’t let the trauma of the event prevent him from getting back to
patrol, the job he loves. He worked in the investigation division in the interim and
maintained professionalism. Officer Clark is a leader who takes his job seriously to
protect and service the citizens of Jerome.
Mayor Shine gave the oath of office to Sparky the Fire Dog, the newest member
of the Jerome city fire department. Sparky’s presence is the effort of more than two years
of fund raising efforts and support by the community.
Fire Chief Hatfield stated Sparky will help the fire department with their fire
prevention message and outreach into the community.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH KELLER ASSOCIATES:
Engineer Rick Wuori explained the EPA required the city hire an engineering
firm to perform a comprehensive analysis of the Wastewater Plant and associated sewer
system to provide a master plan for immediate and future use. Through a request for
qualifications process, a joint committee recommended the city choose Keller Associates,
Inc. to perform the study. It was noted a planning grant application of $80,000 was
recently submitted to DEQ, which will provide some of the funding. The grant requires
an equal match of $80,000 from the city. Additional grant funds may come available
later this summer. Larry Rupp, Keller Associates, presented the Scope of Work and
Contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Master Plan (WWTFMP). Mr. Rupp
noted the agreement authorizes the completion of Task Order 1.
Councilman Ross made a motion to approve the scope of work and contract with
Keller Associates for a wastewater treatment facility master plan at a cost not to exceed
$269,428. Second to the motion was made by Councilwoman Soto. After consideration
the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto,
Councilman Ross, and Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1093:
Mr. Hyatt presented the draft ordinance, which proposes to amend sections of
Chapter 13 of the Jerome Municipal Code in order to mandate all applications for
domestic water service be made by owners of real property and subsequent billings be the
responsibility of owners of real property. Discussion ensued regarding owner
responsibility for all utility services including sewer and sanitation for purposes of
uniformity. Legal counsel will draft an inclusive ordinance. Mr. Lothspeich suggested
giving adequate notice to landlords and others.
RESOLUTION NO. 2-12:
The clerk read Resolution No. 2-12 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEROME, IDAHO, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF JEROME
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; THE JEROME CITY LIBRARY
BOARD; THE JEROME URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY; JEROME CITY
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD, AND THE JEROME
HOUSING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF APPOINTMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 50, Chapter 3, of the Idaho Code describes the powers and duties of
the Mayor, and;
WHEREAS, Title 50, Chapter 5, of the Idaho Code describes the powers, duties and
responsibilities of the members of a City Council, and;
WHEREAS, Title 50, Chapter 2, of the Idaho Code describes the general duties and
powers provided to political subdivisions – including municipal corporations –
operating in the State of Idaho, and;
WHEREAS, Title 50, Chapter 2, Sections 4, 5 and 6 describe the appointment process
and the procedures each municipal corporation is required to follow when considering an
individual for an opening on officially recognized boards and commissions, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome is organized under the Mayor/Council form of
government and the Mayor serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer, and;
WHEREAS, the Mayor is required to make appointments to City-sponsored boards and
commissions as terms end and vacancies are created, and;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Jerome as
follows:
SECTION 1. JEROME CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS:
The following individuals are appointed as members of the Jerome City Planning
and Zoning Commission to serve terms effective with the dates below-written, in
accordance with delineation thereof:
Angel Murillo
Matt Jacobson
Rod Mink
Carl McEntarffer
February 2016
February 2018
February 2018
February 2018
SECTION 2. JEROME CITY LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENT:
The following individual is appointed as a member of the Jerome City Library
Board to serve a term effective with the date below-written, in accordance with
delineation thereof:
Linda Burton
February 2017
SECTION 3. JEROME URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
The following individuals are appointed as members of the Jerome Urban
Renewal Agency to serve terms effective with the dates below-written, in accordance
with delineation thereof:
Ed Robertson
Marjorie DuBois
February 2017
February 2017
SECTION 4. JEROME CITY INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE APPEALS
BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
The following individuals are appointed as members of the Jerome City Unified
Building Code Appeals Board to serve terms effective with the dates below-written, in
accordance with delineation thereof:
Lyle McClimans, Chairperson
Tony Arellano
Jamie Mower
February 2014
February 2014
February 2014
SECTION 5. JEROME HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTMENT:
The following individual is appointed as a member of the Jerome Housing
Authority to serve a term effective with the date below-written, in accordance with
delineation thereof:
Cathye Sexton
February 2017
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE:
Resolution 02-12 shall be effective upon its passage as required by law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 7th day of February, 2012.
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 8thday of February, 2012.
BY: /s/ John Shine
Mayor John Shine
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna C. Fraser
City Clerk Shonna Fraser
Councilwoman Soto made a motion to pass Resolution No. 2-12. Second to the
motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 3-12:
The clerk read Resolution No. 3-12 as follows:
RESOLUTION 3-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME,
IDAHO AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF PERMANENT RECORDS TO THE
IDAHO STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND DESTRUCTION OF SEMIPERMANENT AND TEMPORARY RECORDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome adopted a records retention policy on November 6, 2008
pursuant to the provisions in Idaho Code 50-907, and
WHEREAS, records that are not considered permanent shall be retained for the period
specified in the retention schedule and until destruction is approved by resolution of the
City Council pursuant to the provisions of Idaho Code 50-907, and
WHEREAS, records identified as permanent shall not be destroyed, but shall be retained
by the city in perpetuity or transferred to the Idaho State Historical Society’s Permanent
Records Repository for permanent retention upon resolution of the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the Idaho State Historical Society has been notified thirty (30) days prior to
the disposal of any such original semi-permanent and temporary records the city intends
to destroy, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Jerome, Idaho as follows:
Section 1: The City’s Attorney has reviewed and recommended approval for destruction
of the foregoing semi-permanent and temporary records attached as Exhibit “A” which
shall be disposed of under the direction and supervision of the city clerk.
Section 2: The City Council has reviewed and recommended approval for transfer of the
foregoing permanent records attached as Exhibit “B” which shall be transferred to the
Idaho State Historical Society under the direction and supervision of the city clerk.
PASSED this 7th day of February, 2012.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of February, 2012.
/s/ John Shine
John Shine, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna C. Fraser
Shonna Fraser, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 3 -12
FINANCE AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
Semi-Permanent Records:
Prior to September 30, 2004
 Accounts Receivable Registers
 Utility Billing Stubs
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Accounts Receivable Registers,
Utility Billing registers
Accounts Payable :Purchase orders, invoices, cancelled checks, cancelled check
stubs, checking account statements
On and Off applications
Accounts Receivable balance reports
Customer Deposit refund records
Adjustment records
Credit Bureau Records
Termination notices
Payroll reports
Wellness Program Reports
ADMINISTRATION
Semi-permanent Records (5 years)
 ICDBG Grant Records – Darigold - Closeout received from Idaho Department of
Commerce 9-27-2005
 EPA Grant Records – Rite Stuff Foods – Closeout 9-27-2005
Temporary Records (2 years)
 Election ballots – voted, unused, absentee, spoiled, and ballot stubs – 2009 and
prior
HUMAN RESOURCES
Semi-permanent (10 years)
Prior to 2000
 Terminated Employee personnel files
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Semi-Permanent (5 years)
 Incident Reports Non-Arson related – through 2003
 Incident Reports Arson Related – through 2000
 Expired Gas licenses – through 2005
 Expired fireworks permits – through 2005
 Burn Permits – through 2008
POLICE
Semi-Permanent (5 years)
 Transitory and Administration Correspondence - Through 2005
 Traffic citations – Through 1995
 Temporary Citation copies – Through 2005
 Parking Citations – Through 2006
 House watch request records – Through 2006
 Pawn Slips Through 1994
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Monthly logs, officer activity Through 1993
Warning citation copies Through 1997
Officer Comp time sheets – through 1982
Animal Control warnings and notice to appear at city hall – Through 1998
Dog license receipt books paper – Through 2006
Dog license reports – Through 2007
PLANNING AND ZONING
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Expired Daycare License copies through September 30, 2005
Special Use Permits (expired) through September 30, 2005
WATERWORKS
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Vehicle and equipment monthly maintenance logs through Dec 2005
Sludge receipts from Southern Idaho Solid Waste – From 1-1-03 through 12-3105
Chain of Custody Forms from 1-1-04 through 12-31-05
Misc. Log books through 1-1-96 through 12-31-05
Lab Data – 1-1-00 through 12-31-05
Plant data – 1-1-02 through 12-31-05
Industry billing reports 1-1-99 through 12-31-05
Industry data reports Jerome Cheese and Westfarm Foods 1-1-02 through 12-3105
Copies of purchase orders and invoices 9-11-03 through 9-30-06
Idaho Dig Line Request 1-1-06 through 12-31-06
Certification by City Attorney
I, John B. Lothspeich, City Attorney for the City of Jerome hereby certify that I have
reviewed Resolution No. 3-12 requesting that certain public records be approved for
destruction pursuant to Idaho Code Section 50-907(4). I further declare it is my opinion
that the aforementioned records named in Exhibit A as attached to Resolution No. 3-12
fall within the classification of semi-permanent or temporary records as defined in Idaho
Code 50-907(2)(a-g) and (3) (a-d), respectively, and may be approved for destruction
under the direction and supervision of the city clerk.
Dated this 30th day of January, 2012.
/s/ John B. Lothspeich
John B. Lothspeich, City Attorney
EXHIBIT “B”
Attachment to Resolution No. 3-12
None
Councilman Ross made a motion to pass Resolution No. 3-12. Second to the
motion was made by Councilwoman Soto. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 4-12:
The clerk read Resolution No. 4-12 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 4-12
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JEROME, STATE OF IDAHO:
BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to I.C. 50-1807, that the Mayor and Council of the
City of Jerome, County of Jerome, Idaho on this 7th day of February, 2012, hereby
estimate that $123,653.68 are the necessary funds for the expense of maintaining,
operating, improving, extending and enlarging the City Irrigation system for the 2012
calendar year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the same amount shall be apportioned to
the lots and blocks in the amount indicated in the attached 2012 Irrigation Assessment
Roll. The City Treasurer is directed to immediately carry out said assessment roll and
further to give notice that the Mayor and City Council shall meet the 20th day of March
2012 to correct the assessment roll.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 7th day of February, 2012.
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of February, 2012.
/s/ John Shine
JOHN SHINE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna C. Fraser
SHONNA FRASER, City Clerk
Councilwoman Soto made a motion to pass Resolution No. 4-12. Second to the
motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 5-12:
The clerk read Resolution 5-12 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 05-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEROME, IDAHO ADOPTING INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 125
CAFETERIA PLAN DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome desires to continue to provide a “Cafeteria Plan”
to its eligible employees whereby the employees are given a choice to receive certain
non-taxable benefits in lieu of a portion of their cash compensation; and
WHEREAS, the plan the City of Jerome desires to adopt is intended to comply
with Internal Revenue Code Section 125 and other applicable tax and legal requirements;
and
WHEREAS, the “Cafeteria Plan” is comprised of several separate written
documents including the Health Flexible Spending Reimbursement Account, Premium
Insurance Benefit Account, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (collectively
the “Plan”);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Jerome Idaho that the City of Jerome adopt the Plan documents, copies of which
are attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and execute any other documentation that is necessary to adopt the
Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director, Assistant Finance
Director and HR Assistant are hereby appointed to serve as the Committee to assist in
administering the Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Jerome has agreed to retain
Manley Services, Inc. to assist the City of Jerome in operating the Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Finance Director are hereby
authorized and directed to take any additional actions which they deem to be appropriate
in order to establish or maintain the qualified status of the Plan under the applicable legal
requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Resolution No. 11-05 and any other conflicting
resolutions passed prior to this date are repealed in their entirety.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Plan documents be adopted as of
January 1, 2012 for the benefit of plan participants.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 7th day of February, 2012.
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of February, 2012.
/s/ John Shine
JOHN SHINE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna C. Fraser
SHONNA FRASER, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the Consent attached hereto, we, the undersigned, Finance
Director Ross Hyatt, Assistant Finance Director Kathy Cone, and HR Assistant Ida
Guffy, hereby accept our appointment to serve on the Committee for the Flexible
Benefits Plan and Constituent Plan(s) there under.
DATED this 9th day of February, 2012.
/s/ Ross Hyatt
Ross Hyatt
/s/ Kathy Cone
Kathy Cone
/s/ Ida Guffy
Ida Guffy
(Exhibit A on file at the clerk’s office)
Councilwoman Soto made a motion to pass Resolution No. 5-12. Second to the
motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-12:
The clerk read Resolution No. 6-12 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 06-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEROME, IDAHO ADOPTING INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 105
AND 106 HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS
FOR NON-RETIREES
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome desires to continue to provide a “Health
Reimbursement Arrangement Plan” to its eligible employees whereby the employees are
reimbursed for certain eligible medical expenses; and
WHEREAS, the plan the City of Jerome desires to adopt is intended to comply
with Internal Revenue Code Section 105 and other applicable tax and legal requirements;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Jerome Idaho that the City of Jerome adopt the Plan documents, copies of which
are attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and execute any other documentation that is necessary to adopt the
Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director, Assistant Finance
Director, and HR Assistant are hereby designated to serve as the Committee to assist in
administering the Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Jerome has agreed to retain
Manley Services to assist the City of Jerome in operating the Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Finance Director are hereby
authorized and directed to take any additional actions which they deem to be appropriate
in order to establish or maintain the qualified status of the Plan under the applicable legal
requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Resolution No. 12-05 and any other conflicting
resolutions passed prior to this date are repealed in their entirety.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Plan documents be adopted as of
January 1, 2012 for the benefit of plan participants.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 7th day of February, 2012.
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of February, 2012.
/s/ John Shine
JOHN SHINE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna C. Fraser
SHONNA FRASER, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the Consent attached hereto, we, the undersigned, Finance
Director Ross Hyatt, Assistant Finance Director Kathy Cone, and HR Assistant Ida Guffy
hereby accept our appointment to serve on the Committee for the Health Reimbursement
Arrangement Plan and Constituent Plan(s) there under.
DATED this 9th day of February, 2012.
/s/ Ross Hyatt
Ross Hyatt
/s/ Kathy Cone
Kathy Cone
/s/ Ida Guffy
Ida Guffy
(Exhibit A on file at the clerk’s office)
Councilman Ross made a motion to pass Resolution No. 6-12. Second to the
motion was made by Councilwoman Soto. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-12:
The clerk read Resolution No. 7-12 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 07-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEROME, IDAHO ADOPTING INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 105
AND 106 HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS
FOR RETIREES
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome desires to continue to provide a “Health
Reimbursement Arrangement Plan” to its eligible retirees whereby the retirees are
reimbursed for certain eligible medical expenses; and
WHEREAS, the plan the City of Jerome desires to adopt is intended to comply
with Internal Revenue Code Section 105 and other applicable tax and legal requirements;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Jerome Idaho that the City of Jerome adopt the Plan documents, copies of which
are attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and execute any other documentation that is necessary to adopt the
Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director, Assistant Finance
Director, and HR Assistant are hereby designated to serve as the Committee to assist in
administering the Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Jerome has agreed to retain
Manley Services to assist the City of Jerome in operating the Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Finance Director are hereby
authorized and directed to take any additional actions which they deem to be appropriate
in order to establish or maintain the qualified status of the Plan under the applicable legal
requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any other conflicting resolutions passed
prior to this date are repealed in their entirety.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Plan documents be adopted as of
January 1, 2012 for the benefit of plan participants.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 7th day of February, 2012.
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of February, 2012.
/s/ John Shine
JOHN SHINE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna C. Fraser
SHONNA FRASER, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the Consent attached hereto, we, the undersigned, Finance
Director Ross Hyatt, Assistant Finance Director Kathy Cone, and HR Assistant Ida Guffy
hereby accept our appointment to serve on the Committee for the Health Reimbursement
Arrangement Plan and Constituent Plan(s) there under.
DATED this 9th day of February, 2012.
/s/ Ross Hyatt
Ross Hyatt
/s/ Kathy Cone
Kathy Cone
/s/ Ida Guffy
Ida Guffy
(Exhibit A on file at the clerk’s office)
Councilwoman Soto made a motion to pass Resolution No. 7-12. Second to the
motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and
Councilman Culver. NAYS: None.
APPROVAL TO PAY ANNUAL ID STATE INSURANCE FUND PREMIUM:
Councilwoman Soto made a motion to pay the annual premium to Idaho State
Insurance Fund in the amount of $83,012. Second to the motion was made by
Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following
vote: AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Culver. NAYS:
None.
Mr. Hyatt explained the premium is based on the estimated payroll for the coming
year using the assigned class codes. Additionally, the city has been assigned an
experience modification rating by NCCI. The rating is based on the three previous policy
years.
PERSONNEL TRAINING – FINANCE:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to authorize Finance Director Ross Hyatt to
attend the GFOA Conference in Chicago, IL June 10-12, 2012 at a cost of $1,892.
Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion
passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman
Culver, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
Mr. Hyatt stated GFOA is the premier conference for professional development
dedicated to enhancing and promoting sound government financial management.
APPROVAL FOR THE POLICE DEPT TO SELECT A POLICE SERVICE DOG:
Police Chief Hall explained police service dog Kenzo escaped from his kennel
last July and was subsequently struck by a car and killed. This request seeks to replace
Kenzo with funds received as a loss payment from insurance. The use of police service
dogs to aid in narcotics detection has proved to be a valuable tool for the department.
The department will select a partially trained dog with Captain Tim Green to complete
the training for state certification.
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to authorize police personnel to select and
purchase a police service dog at a cost of approximately $6,500. Second to the motion
was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by
the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Culver, and Councilwoman
Soto. NAYS: None.
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ONE NEW DODGE CHARGER PATROL VEHICLE:
Councilman Ross made the motion to authorize police personnel to purchase one
new Dodge Charger patrol vehicle on the current State of Idaho Contract and to purchase
and install associated equipment for the vehicle for the amount not to exceed $36,586.
Second to the motion was made by Councilwoman Soto. After consideration the motion
passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman
Culver, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
Chief Hall noted the purchase would be made from Bonanza Motors under the
State of Idaho purchasing contract SBP01379, which was the lowest quote of the three
quotes obtained. He noted last year they were unable to replace any vehicles. It is
critical to sustain a routine replacement schedule in order to maintain the quality of the
patrol fleet. The cost includes equipment such as emergency lights and siren, cages,
computer, traffic radar, etc.
PERSONNEL TRAINING - POLICE:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to authorize Sgt. Duane Rubink to attend
the Rural Executive Management Institute, Building Leadership course in St. Louis, MO
February 19-23, 2012 at a cost of approximately $100. Second to the motion was made
by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Culver, and Councilwoman Soto.
NAYS: None.
Chief Hall stated the Rural Executive Management Institute is a project that is
funded through a Bureau of Justice grant. The purpose is to provide high quality
leadership training for rural departments that don’t generally have the budget to take
advantage of the larger programs.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilwoman Soto reported she attended the pretreatment meeting and a council
workshop will be held soon. In another matter, she stated a citizen approached her to see
if it’s possible to have amber blinking lights installed in the school zone on South Lincoln
in front of the Heritage School.
Councilman Ross reported he attended a meeting Monday with the congressional
aides at the council chambers.
Mayor Shine reported he met with Kathy Cone and Ida Guffy regarding the
search for a new city administrator. He gave council members a draft plan, including a
time line, with preliminary information to get the process started. Staff anticipates
making the posting on February 21st. The interview process was discussed. Mayor Shine
suggests two interview panels, with one being made up of the council in order to get a
comfort level with prospective candidates. In other matters, he noted that Colby Walters,
Key Stone Construction, wants the council to reconsider the prior decision to only allow
single-family homes in Maple Ridge Subdivision. Council agreed to hear his proposal in
a workshop setting.
Mr. Austin reported he has orientation scheduled for the new planning and zoning
members.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further to discuss, this regular meeting of the Jerome City
Council adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
John Shine, Mayor
Attest:
Kathy Cone, Acting City Clerk