November 19, 2013
This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Council President
Robert Culver at 5:32 p.m.
Present: Councilwoman Dawn Soto, Councilman Dale Ross, Councilman Chris Barber,
and Councilman Robert Culver. Mayor Shine was excused.
Also present were staff members: City Clerk Shonna Fraser, City Attorney John B.
Lothspeich, Information Services Director Kathy Markus, Fire Chief Tom Hughes, Wastewater
Superintendent Gilbert Sanchez, Finance Director Burke Richman, Assistant Finance Officer
Kathy Cone, Community Development Director Zoe Monahan, Human Resource Specialist Ida
Guffy, Engineer Rick Wuori, Consulting Engineer Scott Bybee, Librarian Linda Mecham, and
Police Chief Dan Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council President Culver led the audience in recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
Council President Culver announced there is an amendment to the agenda.
Councilwoman Soto made a motion to add an item to the agenda which was inadvertently
left off of the agenda, “To approve Detective Patrick Wilson and Detective Ed Gates to attend
the PATC Western States Training Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada December 9 through
December 13, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $2,764. Second to the motion was made by
Councilman Barber. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote:
AYES: Councilwoman Soto, Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Barber.
NAYS: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
This being the time published, the Chair opened this public hearing at 5:37 p.m. and
briefly reviewed the procedures that will be followed. The purpose of this public hearing is to
seek comment regarding a rezone request from JJF, LLC to change current zoning of C-2
(General Business) to R-3 (Residential Multifamily) on that westerly portion consisting of
276.48 feet on a parcel described as NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 24, Township 8 South, Range 16
East of the Boise Meridian, more commonly known as 1005 and 1015 S Lincoln.
Testimony by Applicant:
Mike Lee, EHM Engineers, appeared to represent JJF LLC. The property involved is the
property behind the Family Dollar. It is currently zoned commercial. The client feels a
residential use would better serve the area. It is currently the parking lot for the park; however, it
is in poor condition. The client understands if the rezone is granted it will need to go through a
subdivision process. The intent would be to divide off the Family Dollar portion of JJFLLC’s
property. The property to the west would be divided into three individual residential lots. The
closest sewer line is on Birch Street; water is at the site. The developer would need to put in
curb gutter and sidewalk along I Street. The client feels the request is in compliance with the
comprehensive plan as it speaks to supplying different residential densities within the city,
providing various housing types, and would provide more affordable housing for the area. The
property adjacent to it is R-3. The client feels it would be a more marketable and desirable use
of the property.
Staff Presentation:
Ms. Monahan stated this property is currently zoned C-2 Commercial. They are
requesting the zone be changed to R-3. The planning and zoning did review the request and had
a unanimous decision to recommend this to the city council. The commission looked at the
zoning and the adjacent property zoning of R-3. As it pertains to the city’s comprehensive plan,
the request is in accordance with Jerome Municipal Code Chapter 13. The request is in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan as explained in Chapter 13 “Neighborhoods,” page
13.15, Objectives 2 which addresses the need for providing “areas of different residential
densities.” The request is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan as explained in Chapter 13
“Housing,” page 13.15, Objective 3 which details the encouragement and “the development of
various housing types to meet the needs of the citizens of Jerome.” The request is in accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 13, Policy 6 which is to “Promote a wide range of
housing types and housing diversity to meet the needs of Jerome’s diverse population and ensure
that this housing is available throughout the community for all income levels and special needs.”
The request is not in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan in regards to the Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Map printed on page 13.17 of the Comprehensive Plan. On this map, the
property in question is designated as “General Commercial” use to plan for business and in
commercial areas. The map will need to be amended if this rezone is approved. The request is
for a residential use and will include four-plex housing. Parking has been discussed; however,
the parking lot being used is not a part of the park property. A subdivision process will need to
be followed. The sewer and water utility needs will be addressed through the subdivision
process. She further noted that during the planning and zoning hearing process one person was
in opposition to the plan because of the number of units that would go in and the ensuing noise.
They had mentioned the neighborhood is currently relatively quiet. They further noted their
concerns with parking for the ball field. Ms. Monahan reminded council the use of the private
property is up to the owner regardless of the current use.
Testimony in support:
None.
Neutral Testimony:
None.
Testimony in Opposition:
None.
There being no further testimony to be heard, the Chair closed the hearing at 5:43 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows:
1. Approve the minutes of the November 5, 2013 regular meeting
2. Officer’s reports – Fire, Building, Library, Law Enforcement, Finance, and
Planning and Zoning
3. Approval to pay $21,016.47 to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Insurance for J Canal
policy
4. Approval to pay $3,310.00 to Magic Valley Labs, Inc. for October testing
5. Approval to pay Southern Idaho Solid Waste $7,824.80 for October sludge
hauling
6. Approval to pay Weschem Inc. $3,036 for sodium hypochloride
7. Approval to pay $5,571.32 to Northwest Equipment Sales to install tarp on a
trailer
8. Approval to pay $8,219.0 to Walker Sand and Gravel for fill sand
9. Approve Claims
Accurint - #1183090 $361.50, Aflac $675.29, American Construction $847.50,
American Water Works Assn $200.00, Apparatus Equipment & Service, Inc.
$499.27, Argo Company $255.94, Arizmendi, Erasmo Jesus F $10.00, Arlene's
Flowers $45.90, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Insurance $21,016.47, Assoc of Jerome
City Firefighters $156.00, Association Of Idaho Cities $135.00, Austin, Zane
$1,000.00, Auto Zone $62.40, B & R Bearing $199.20, Balanced Rock Electric, Inc
$2,402.16, Barry Rental, Inc. $1,017.76, Bennett's Truck&Equip Repair $86.72, Blue
Cross $50,328.81, Bonneville Blue Print Supply $772.00, Bound Tree Medical
$551.26, Bybee, Charles L $4.00, Bybee, Scott L. P.E. $1,015.00, Cable One
$115.52, Candlewood Suites $240.00, Capital One Commercial $541.04, CBH
Homes $35.23, CDW Government, Inc. $921.96, Center Point Large Print $88.48,
Century Link $1,903.99, Chemetrics $806.70, Chocker, Darbie J $7.50, City of
Jerome $218,582.46, CNA Surety $60.00, Coates, Leo $107.63, Colonial Life &
Accident Insur $2,016.85, Columbia Electric Supply $870.00, Costco Wholesale
Membership $165.00, CRA Payment Center $1,196.26, Crossroad Point Owners
Assn $75.00, Culligan Soft Water Service $126.30, D & B Supply $1,103.47, Dash
Medical Gloves $121.80, Davidson Titles, Inc $15.98, Delta Dental Plan of Id.
$5,481.25, Dewitt Diesel $396.55, Dig Line Inc $86.77, Dijulio Displays Inc
$436.22, Don's Irrigation $38.13, Elam & Burke Inc. $330.40, Energy Labs Inc
$1,135.00, Engineering America $331,109.58, Entenmann-Rovin Co $87.50,
Extreme Staffing of Idaho $888.04, Farmore of Idaho $84.40, Fastenal Company
$122.84, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. $2,160.00, Fiberpipe, Inc. $69.90, Fidelity
Security Life $370.99, Floyd Lilly Co $35.16, Frank Edwards Co. $395.66, Franklin
Building Supply $1,706.27, Fred Kenyon Repair Inc. $1,814.02, Freedom Electric
Inc. $1,053.43, Freightliner of Idaho $958.53, Galls $349.15, Gem State Paper &
Supply $190.45, Gem State Welder's Supply $4,128.88, Glass Plus $195.00, Go-Fer
It Express $228.00, Great America Leasing Corp. $227.50, Grover Electric &
Plumbing $5.53, Guisasola, Karen $10.00, H.D.Fowler $2,101.56, Haffners Lock
And Key $51.70, Hall, Daniel $13.34, Hanson Janitorial Supply, Inc. $140.47,
Harrison, Mike $15.87, Harvey's Office Plus $307.94, Hayes Construction Co., Inc.
$158,594.31, Hoover, Eddy $70.00, Hotel on The Falls $150.00, Hub City Building
Inc $2,510.03, Id Child Support Receipting $2,654.15, Id Electric Motor Service Inc
$2,050.37, Id Rural Water Association $1,050.00, Id State Tax Commission
$11,778.83, Idaho Board of PE And PLS $80.00, Idaho Department of Enviro
Quality $150.00, Idaho Housing Alliance $50.00, Idaho Independent Intergovt
Authority $572.37, Idaho Power Co. $58,978.69, Idaho Precast Concrete, Inc.
$460.00, Idaho Sand & Gravel Company $624.40, Idaho State Police $1,406.25,
Idaho State Treasurer's Office $500.00, Ingram Book Company $1,984.27, Integrated
Technologies, Inc. $154.00, Intermountain Fabrication LLC $67.02, Intermountain
Gas Company $519.80, Interstate All Battery Center $87.02, Interstate Battery
System Id $94.95, Interstate Billing Service, Inc $488.39, Jerome Chamber of
Commerce $40.00, Jerome City Water Department $10,703.90, Jerome County
$9,662.13, Jerome County Sheriff $392.98, Jerome FF Local Union 4589 $700.00,
Jerome High School Choir $100.00, Jerome Printshop $542.11, Jerome PT & Sports
Medicine Clinics $65.00, Jerome Veterinary Hosptial $50.00, Keller Associates
$17,058.25, Kelly Moore Ponderosa Paint Tf $151.14, Kids Reference Co. $134.30,
Lacelle, David $7.35, Land Title & Escrow $65,233.78, LDS Church $1,935.41, Les
Schwab Tire Centers Inc $75.50, Lexisnexis Matthew Bender $359.89, Lifemap
Assurance Company $4,262.50, Local Highway Tech Assit.Council $60.00, Markus,
Katherine $164.53, Martinez-Menchaca, Enrique $10.00, Mason's Trophies & Gifts
$50.00, Meyer, Herbert $15.00, Miller, Bo Lee $40.00, Moore Smith Buxton Turcke
Chrt $703.90, Mountain View Spraying $57.00, Mower Office Systems $664.00,
Munimetrix Systems Corp. $44.99, Mv Labs Inc. $5,371.00, Mv Pipe & Steel
$76.43, Mwi Veterinary Supply $245.56, Napa Auto Parts $492.66, National
Geographic $39.00, Ncpers Group Life Ins C356 $304.00, New Tech Security, Inc.
$1,055.00, Northside Canal Co. $5,000.00, Northside Implement Co. $134.91,
Northwest Equipment Sales $5,571.32, Pacificsource Administrators, Inc. $5,443.82,
Personnel Plus, Inc. $861.00, Peterson, Cheryl $21.59, Peterson's Reliable Electric
$58.00, Platt $1,233.52, Postage By Phone $4,800.00, Potable Divers Inc. $1,700.00,
Preston, Tony $14.99, Pro-Flame, Inc $7.07, Project Mutual Telephone $329.01,
Promesa Enterprises, Inc. $221.00, PSI Environmental Services Inc $13,486.14,
Quality Books Inc. $38.63, Richman, Burke - City Treasurer $75.60, Ricoh Usa, Inc
$75.28, Riedesel Engineering Inc $2,443.44, Rodriquez, Salvador $10.00, Ron's
American Car Care Center, Llc $867.84, Sanchez, Virginia $10.00, Sassy Software
Solutions, LLC $495.55, Sawtooth Veterinary Services $245.00, Schmidt Electric
$189.38, Signed Sealed & Delivered $166.29, Six States Dist. Inc $429.02, Skm, Inc.
$85.00, Sleep Inn (Id003) $196.00, Snake River Veterinary Hosp $100.00, Southern
Idaho Lawns $768.00, Southern Idaho Solid Waste $7,824.80, Southern Idaho
Tourism $610.25, Sportsman's Warehouse $12.99, St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional
$115.00, Sweet's Septic & Backhoe, Inc. $1,135.70, TCS - The Cop Shop $31.50,
Teledyne Isco Inc $329.10, Thomas Hughes-Petty Cash $26.00, Times News
$642.21, TKO Construction $32.20, Toms Concrete Construction LLC $11,884.00,
Tore Up $585.00, Traffic Safety Supply Co Inc $623.57, Transportation Safety
Apparel $164.49, Treasure Valley Coffee, Inc. $83.85, Triple C Concrete $4,334.29,
U S Bank Credit Card $144.00, U S Postmaster $1,195.08, Unified Office Services
$914.81, Us Bank Credit Card $9,313.65, Valley Co-Op $17,881.51, Verizon
Wireless $3,489.44, Waite, Edith $79.13, Walker Sand & Gravel $8,219.07, WalMart Community $855.13, Water Environment Federation $123.00, W-Cubed, Inc.
$977.69, Web Impakt $108.00, Wells Fargo Financial Leasing $500.00, Weschem
Inc $15,835.50, Western States Equipment $2,009.53, Western Waste Srv Inc.
$668.67, White Cloud Communications $42.00, Williams-Meservy & Lothspeich,
LLP $25,148.73, Williamson Dickie Mfg Co. $207.04, Wilson, Debra $10.00,
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. $2,241.56, Zee Medical Inc. $140.95
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: Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman
Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
JEROME POLICE DEPT LIFE SAVING MEDAL:
Police Sergeant Dennis Clark was presented with the Jerome Police Department Life
Saving medal by Police Chief Dan Hall. On June 29, 2013 Sergeant Clark responded to a report
of an unresponsive person at the Jerome Walmart. Upon arrival, Sergeant Clark found the victim
lying on the floor in a pool of blood and he found no pulse or sign of life. Sergeant Clark
immediately started CPR and continued to assist with life saving measures after Fire and
Paramedic personnel arrived at the scene. His fast thinking and diligent lifesaving efforts
resulted in the victim recovering from a serious life threatening incident.
Council President Culver pinned the medal on Officer Clark.
Chief Hall stated the preservation of human life is the most important duty there is for a
police officer.
CITIZEN CORRESPONDENCE, ISSUES, AND REPORTS:
The clerk read a letter from Mrs. Shirley Heitz expressing her concerns with the increase
in sewer and water base fees. She has a very limited income and asked council to reconsider the
fees.
ORDINANCE NO. 1118- INTRODUCTION:
The clerk read Bill No. 603 by title only as follows to constitute the first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 1118
BILL NO. 603
Councilwoman Soto sponsored Bill No. 603.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEROME, IDAHO AMENDING THE CITY OF JEROME ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP BY ZONING THAT WESTERLY PORTION
CONSISTING OF 276.48 FEET ON A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS NE1/4 SE1/4 OF
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST OF THE BOISE
MERIDIAN, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1005 AND 1015 SOUTH
LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF JEROME, COUNTY OF JEROME,
STATE OF IDAHO FROM GENERAL BUSINESS (C-2) TO RESIDENTIAL
MULTIFAMILY (R-3); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-13:
The clerk read Resolution No. 15-13 in full as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, JEROME COUNTY,
IDAHO DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL CITY ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
WHEREAS, a general election was duly held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, for the purpose of
electing a mayor and two council members to serve for a term of four years or until the election and
qualification of their successors, and
WHEREAS, the judge and clerks of the election have conducted the election and made their
return in the manner provided by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEROME, IDAHO, as follows:
Section 1: ELECTION
The general election of November 5, 2013 was duly and regularly called, noticed, held, and
conducted, the votes cast thereat received and canvassed, and the returns thereof made in the time, form,
and manner required by law and by the ordinances, resolutions, and proceedings taken by Jerome County.
Section 2: NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice of the election was duly and legally given prior to said election by the publication of an
appropriate notice in the official newspaper of the city prior to the election, the first publication being at
least 45 days prior to the date of election, followed by an additional publication being not less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the date of the election.
Section 3: POLLS
The polls of the election were opened at 8:00 o’clock a.m. on November 5, 2013, and remained
open continuously until closed at the hour of 8:00 o’clock p.m., as provided by Idaho Code 34-1409 and
at the voting places designated by the county clerk.
The Jerome County Commissioners examined the returns of the election and provided the city
with the canvass of said returns and declare the results of the election for two council members to serve
for a term of four years or until the election and qualification of their successors as follows:
DATED this 19th day of November, 2013.
CITY OF JEROME
Jerome County, Idaho
/s/ John Shine
By: Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonna Fraser
City Clerk
Councilman Ross made the motion to approve Resolution No. 15-13 as presented.
Second to the motion was made by Councilman Barber. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman
Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
PROCLAMATION – SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY:
The clerk read the following proclamation in full:
PROCLAMATION
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome believes that small businesses are the backbone of our
economy and the glue that holds communities together. According to the United States
Small Business Administration, there are 23 million small businesses in the United States
which account for 54%of all U.S. Sales. They have provided 55% of all jobs and 66% of all net
new jobs since the 1970’s; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses employ one-half of the employees in the private sector in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome supports local businesses that create jobs, boost our local
economy and preserve our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the country have
endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Saturday, November 30, 2013 is hereby
proclaimed, as
"Small Business Saturday"
in Jerome, Idaho, and encourage all citizens of Jerome to support small businesses and
merchants on Small Business Saturday, and throughout the year.
Witness my signature and the seal of the city of Jerome this 19th day of November, the year Two
Thousand and Thirteen.
/s/ John Shine
John Shine, Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Shonna Fraser
Shonna Fraser, City Clerk
Council signified their support with all “ayes”.
APPROVE APPLICATION TO IDAHO BOND BANK:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve an application to the Idaho Bond Bank
for $13.6 million to be used for the first phase of the wastewater master plan improvements
project; Burke Richman, Finance Director, will prepare and sign the application and send the
$500 fee. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Barber. After consideration the
motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Culver, Councilman
Ross, Councilman Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
SELECT WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS:
Larry Rupp, Keller and Associates, stated the Priority One Collection System Improvements
were included in the overall Wastewater Facility Master Plan approved by EPA. The $35.8M bond
amount proposed for Judicial Confirmation also includes the Priority One Improvements at an estimated
cost of $1.5M. In order to use the $1.75 million of DEQ funds the city has qualified for, DEQ
requires that the city complete an environmental information document. He stated as part of that
process a public hearing was held November 12, 2013. Written comments were solicited
through yesterday, November 18, 2013. No comments were received from the public. The
purpose of this request is for council to consider and make a formal selection of the options. He
noted the city has a consent order to complete Priority One Improvements by July 1, 2015, which
includes an eighteen month extension. Staff noted council has also acknowledged the priority
list/phasing of improvements as presented, and understand that the list is flexible and some
improvements may be moved up or down dependent on the location and timing of growth,
availability of construction funds, and other factors such as timing of road or water
improvements.
The following options were considered as recommended by Keller Associates during the
public meeting and identified in the study, and specifically listed in CIP Table 6.1 of the
Wastewater Facility Master Plan:
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Option 1 – Do Nothing
Option 2 – Priority 1 Improvements
Option 3 – Priority 1 & 2 Improvements
Option 4 – Priority 1, 2, & 3 Improvements
Other:
Option 5 – Adjust dividing line between priorities
Option 6 – Reorder the priority list
Option 7 – Select different alternatives
Councilwoman Soto made the motion that the Priority One Improvements presented in the
Wastewater Collection System Master Plan by Keller Associates be selected for completion within the
overall Wastewater Facility Improvements Project. Second to the motion was made by Councilman
Barber. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES:
Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS:
None.
Councilman Culver noted no funds will be spent until judicial confirmation is received.
APPROVE ADDENDUM #4 KELLER ASSOCIATES WWTP MASTER PLAN:
Engineer Rick Wuori explained this Addendum #4 is necessary to move the Wastewater
Improvements Project forward to meet EPA requirements and timeframe. Addendum #4
includes pre-design, design, and support services to assist the City with the overall Wastewater
Improvements Project. It includes assistance and support services for the judicial confirmation
process, funding support, EPA and DOJ support, value engineering with the Industrial Users
Group, and design services for initial phase improvements.
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve Addendum #4 to the Keller Associates
agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $264,600.00 for additional work in connection with the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Master Plan Improvement Project. Second to the motion was
made by Councilman Barber. The motion was withdrawn by the first with approval of the
second.
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve Addendum #4 to the Keller Associates
agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $264,600.00 for additional work in connection with the
Wastewater Treatment Facility Master Plan Improvement Project contingent upon judicial
confirmation bond approval. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Barber. After
consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Culver,
Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Ross, staff confirmed the funds would come out
of potential judicial confirmation monies.
Mr. Lothspeich stated the improvements must be completed regardless because of the
federal mandate.
CONTRACT WITH ID SAND AND GRAVEL FOR 3RD AVE WEST:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve Idaho Sand & Gravel to haul, place, and
compact gravel base on West 3rd for the amount of $33,900. Second to the motion was made by
Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, and Councilwoman Soto.
NAYS: None.
Mr. Wuori explained Idaho Sand and Gravel is able to do this work for a lower cost than
the city could. Three quotes were solicited and received. This is a portion of the original
budgeted amount to complete the project on West 3rd.
APPROVAL TO REQUEST BIDS FOR A JET/VACTOR COMBINATION TRUCK:
Mr. Sanchez stated the City of Jerome was issued a compliance order from the EPA to
address the adequacy of the City’s collection system and the OM&M (Operation, Maintenance &
Management) of the collection system. There are 65 miles of line in the city. They have cleaned
17 miles since the mandate.
The City of Jerome WWTF currently utilizes (1) Sreco Jet Truck circa 1997 with a
capacity of 1000 gallons and (1) 500 gallon Aqua Tech Vactor trailer circa 1984 which was in a
non-working condition when the Wastewater personnel acquired it. The team made extensive
repairs to the Vactor trailer just to have a working piece of equipment. This equipment is
outdated and it has been proven that the lines we have jetted are not cleaned to the extent needed
to prevent backup. Staff has had Jet/Vactor Combination Truck vendors follow right behind the
current truck to clean the same line and have noted heavy grease that we were not able to loosen.
The pump on the current unit could be rebuilt for about $2,500. They would like to have the old
truck kept for reserve.
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve that bids be solicited for the purchase of
(1) New Jet/Vactor Combination Truck. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Barber.
After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman
Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
APPROVAL TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FIREFIGHTERS GRANT:
The 2013 AFG grant period is open. This grant application will request funding
assistance to new vehicle extrication equipment and a light rescue apparatus to replace aging
equipment. This grant has a 2 year period of performance with a five percent local match
requirement.
The proposed budget allocation and cost is:
Total Grant Request
Vehicle Extrication Tools
Light Rescue Apparatus
Local grant match
$155,000
$ 90,000
$ 65,000
$ 7,750
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve fire department staff to seek grant
funding to help pay for new vehicle extrication equipment and light rescue apparatus through the
2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program with a five percent local match requirement.
Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration the motion passed
unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman
Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
PERSONNEL TRAINING – POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve Officer Jason Summers to attend the
Utah POST Drug Dog Detection course in Salt Lake City from January 13, 2014 to March 6,
2014 at a cost of $2,596. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Barber. After
consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Culver,
Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, and Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
Chief Hall stated in March of this year the department lost their dog handler. Officer
Summers has no previous dog handler experience. This academy is an extensive eight week
course. The training would take a year to do locally. The course is nationally recognized.
Students stay in the dorms for free; per diem for meals is required.
Captain Green stated in the past he has done the training; however, the amount of time it
takes is beyond his ability with his current duties. When the handler comes home he will be on
the street immediately after certifying with the State of Idaho. By adding a dog to the force there
will be more drug arrests made. The department owned dog will accompany Officer Summers to
the training.
Officer Summers commented classes are offered in Washington State and Utah. He
stated the course will be taught in a real world environment. Legislative funds are used for a
portion of this training. This program has generated $21 billion in narcotic seizures.
PERSONNEL TRAINING – POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Councilwoman Soto made the motion to approve Detective Patrick Wilson and Detective
Ed Gates to attend the PATC Western States Training Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
December 9 through December 13, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $2,764. Second to the motion
was made by Councilman Barber. After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the
following vote: AYES: Councilman Culver, Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, and
Councilwoman Soto. NAYS: None.
Chief Hall stated this is an annual training conference attended by our officers. Detective
Gates will attend the death and homicide courses. Detective Wilson will attend the fire and
arson courses. Former detective Dan Kennedy is no longer with the force. He noted the police
and fire investigators pair up for the best outcome. He further stated this training is budgeted.
CITIZEN DISCUSSION:
Diane Coulson, Jerome, appeared to ask if the rates are legal to be charged prior to
judicial confirmation. Mr. Lothspeich explained to her the rates are set by ordinance and
resolution. The rates are in place to pay for the capital improvements. She asked council to be
wary of what council is doing to the older sector of town. She stated she is seeing more and
more disarray in the city. She believes this rate increase will do more harm than good.
Robert Wagner, Jerome, got confirmation that the $264,000 approved tonight was in the
original plan for the wastewater plant. He missed the circuit breaker by $17 so he is not helped
by that.
Judy Turpin, Jerome, stated her concerns about the elderly. Their income is so low she
does not know how they will be able to pay for everything. The Medicare raise of 3% is not
enough; she believes they are going backward. She spoke of a neighbor she believes is in
jeopardy. She understands we need the improvements, but does not see how we can get blood
out of a turnip.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilman Barber expressed his displeasure that recent hiring for the administrative
department was not run through council prior to the decision. He commented to the new mayor
he needs to keep his council informed.
Mr. Lothspeich stated the policy coverage for North Side Canal was approved last spring;
the pollution coverage insurance was obtained for less than was budgeted for. He reported since
the departure of City Administrator Polly Hulsey he has been in contact with the attorneys from
the Department of Justice. Staff is waiting for a draft of the consent order. He will be in direct
contact with all of the attorneys on that issue and the order will be forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being nothing further to discuss, this November 19, 2013 regular meeting of the
Jerome City Council adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Robert Culver, Council President
Attest:
Shonna Fraser, City Clerk