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November 18, 2025 This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Mayor Davis at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was also held by video conference. The video conference was conducted via Zoom and was made available to all members of the public in a format that allowed all participants to hear the meeting, including all deliberations by members of the Council and other speakers addressing the council, whether in person or via virtual connection, and to comment if so desired, all of which was noted in the agenda, email, and notices at council chambers and on the city’s website. Present: Mayor David M. Davis, Councilman Chris Barber, Councilman Bryan Craig, and Councilman Dale Ross. Councilman Jason Peterson joined via Zoom. Also present were staff members: City Clerk Bernadette Coderniz, Legal Counsel Ted Larsen, City Engineer Tyson Carpenter, Library Director Linda Mecham, Accounting and Budget Manager Lori McCrae, Planning and Zoning Manager Ida Clark, Human Resources Director Esmeralda Chavez, IS Director Carlos Hernandez, and Fire Chief Mike Harrison. City Administrator Mike Williams was excused. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davis led the audience in recitation of the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Rabbi Yosef Chaim. PUBLIC HEARING – DE-ANNEXATION REQUEST: This being the time and place published to consider a request from Chris Barber representing Dennis Stauffer Estate for a De-Annexation, removal of property from the City boundary, of the property described as RPJ00000175001, Tax 2503351 of SWNW Jerome Unplatted Sec 17 T8 R17, more commonly known as the property containing corrals and shops on the north side of 50 North Rd East, Jerome, Idaho, excluding all residential dwellings, containing approximately 3.51 acres), the Chair called the public hearing open at 5:34 p.m. and briefly reviewed the procedures that will be followed. Councilman Barber recused himself from discussion. Staff Presentation: Ms. Clark spoke of the parcels in question and identified those parcels along with surrounding properties as part of the County Area of Impact. She referenced Idaho Code 50-225 pertaining to the “Exclusion of Territory” and posed the question of whether or not Council would choose to exclude the parcels from City boundaries. Ms. Clark provided a brief history of the parcels in question as part of the original Stauffer Estates subdivision (annexed in 2005, platted in phases which included a planned road, development and farming activities resulting in unusual property lines.) The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 15, 2025 and reviewed the City’s Comprehensive Plan to ensure that the decision to de-annex property would not violate conditions or goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the commission ensured there would be no impact to existing facilities. Ms. Clark stated there are no connections to the City sewer or water systems nor is there any housing on the parcels; only corrals and outbuildings exist on the parcels at this time. She further stated the parcels are compatible with other parcels in the County, and noted that the commission considered any detrimental effects this request would have on the City or any other public entity’s ability to provide public services. The recommendation given by the commission was to approve the removal of the parcel from City limits. Ms. Clark reiterated that Idaho Code was referenced as the Jerome Municipal Code does not address de-annexations. Upon inquiry by Councilman Craig, Ms. Clark stated the two homes along Tiger Drive are within City limits and will remain as such. Applicant testimony: Chris Barber representing Stauffer Family Estates commended Ms. Clark on her presentation and stated the idea of the de-annexation was to keep the natural characteristics of the parcel, and to benefit the City. He identified homes along Tiger Drive with no sewer access and spoke of when those homes were annexed into the City in 2007, and he briefly described the parcels at the City/County boundary lines. There is an existing maintenance agreement with the Jerome Highway District to maintain a portion of 50 E Road, a road in poor condition that consists of asphalt with no base. Should the City annex the entire road, sidewalks and curb/gutter would be required along with sewer connections. Mr. Barber spoke of Idaho Code in terms of annexations and stated the property owner is seeking a de-annexation. He further stated property owners to the south have invested in their properties and have no desire to be annexed into City limits. Additionally, the taxable value of the property is insignificant in terms of returning property to the County without an impact to the City. Upon inquiry by Councilman Peterson, Mr. Barber identified the property lines of the parcels in question and confirmed those boundary lines would not change. There was no testimony in favor, neutral, nor in opposition to the request. There being no further testimony to be heard, the Chair declared the public hearing closed at 5:49 p.m. APPROVE TO DRAFT RESOLUTION: Councilman Craig made the motion to draft a resolution adopting an ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Jerome removing the Real Property from the boundaries of the City. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Craig and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows: 1. Approve the minutes of the November 4, 2025 regular meeting 2. Approve the following payments: • Advanced Suspension Design – miniX airbags, $2,161.87 • Affordable Portable Storage – Shed for pumps/hose storage, $8,000.00 • Asphalt Specialties LLC – Seal coat/striping, $19,675.52 • Control Engineers PA – SCADA Ignition Upgrade, $7,188.75 • Idaho Site Works LLC – App #4 W Ave G line, $498,554.71 • Layne Pumps Inc. – Marshall well pump, parts, labor, $34,172.00 • Petersen Brothers Construction – Backstop concrete footing, $12,500.00 • Stanley Associates – App #7, URA downtown Ave A/Alder, $33,504.60; URA downtown AveA/Alder, $59,752.43 3. Approve purchase of a 2025 Ford Maverick for Code Enforcement, $28,254.00 4. Approve application of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce for Christmas in the Park community event at ICCU and Veteran’s Memorial Parks on December 6, 2025 5. Monthly Department Reports 6. Approve Claims Councilman Barber made the motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Craig. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Barber, Councilman Craig, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 20-25: Ms. Clark spoke of the request to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map on two lots accessed from S. Tiger from Commercial to Residential with a concurrent rezone from Commercial to Residential 2 at a recent City Council meeting. Council moved to have staff draft the resolution and ordinance to update the zoning maps and the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Clark requested that the motion to read the bill on three separate occasions be suspended. The clerk read the resolution by title, and the resolution in full is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 20-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO, ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1247 FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND REVISING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP ACCORDINGLY. WHEREAS, on or about July 23, 2025, BBL Property Investments, LLC (the “Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Jerome requesting an amendment to the City of Jerome Zoning Ordinance and also requesting an amendment to the Jerome Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, the Application involves real property owned by the Applicant and more particularly described as: PARCEL 1: Lot 2, Blk 3, Upland Meadows Subdivision (30-8S-17E), as the same is shown on the official plat thereof in the real property records of Jerome County, Idaho. PARCEL 2: Lot 3, Blk 3, Upland Meadows Subdivision (30-8S-17E), as the same is shown on the official plat thereof in the real property records of Jerome County, Idaho. (hereinafter collectively the “Real Property”) WHEREAS, the Real Property is adjacent to and contiguous with Lot 1, Blk 1 of the Upland Meadows Subdivision, which is nearly built out with single-family residential homes; and WHEREAS, the Real Property is located entirely within the City Boundaries of the City of Jerome; and WHEREAS, the Real Property is presently zoned C-2 General Business; and WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting to re-zone the Real Property described to Residential 2 (R-2) and to revise the Jerome Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to reflect a change from commercial use to residential use; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, acting through representatives at EHM Engineering, has submitted a complete application for a zoning ordinance amendment and an amendment to the Jerome Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, a public hearing to discuss the application was held on September 9, 2025, before the Jerome City Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Jerome City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application; and WHEREAS, a second public hearing to discuss the application was held before the City Council of the City of Jerome on October 21, 2025; and WHEREAS, following such hearing, the City Council desires to make findings of fact and conclusions of law relative to the request for rezoning for the Real Property and the requested amendment to the Jerome Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the following findings of fact and conclusions of law are hereby adopted as the decision of the City Council of the City of Jerome relative to the request for re-zoning. This Application came for a hearing in front of the City Council of the City of Jerome (the “Council”) on October 21, 2025. The Application was previously before the City of Jerome Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”) on September 9, 2025. After hearing, the Commission recommended approval of the Application. On October 21, 2025, the Council heard the Application de novo, hearing testimony and evidence from the Applicant’s agent and from affected property owners in the general vicinity. Ida Clark, the Planning and Zoning Administrator for the City of Jerome, spoke first and gave the general background on the Application. Ms. Clark also provided an explanation and background regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, and summarized the laws and procedures surrounding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Clark confirmed that the Real Property is currently zoned C-2 General Business. She explained the Applicant is seeking a change to the R-2 zone, which would allow for residential development on the Real Property. Ms. Clark further confirmed the Real Property is designated for future commercial development on the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Clark further explained the Real Property is surrounded by the following uses: to the North by residential uses some or which are in the County and some of which are already annexed into the City; to the South by farmland not presently annexed but zoned Area of Impact Industrial and designated for future industrial use on the future land use map; to the East by farmland which is also outside the city limits of the City of Jerome and is also zoned Area of Impact Industrial and as Ag Transition on the Future Land Use Map; lastly to the West by farmland and a single residence zoned Area of Impact Industrial and designated for industrial use on the Future Land Use Map. Ms. Clark clarified that city services such as water and sewer are not presently available to the Real Property and stated that such services would have to be extended at the developer’s expense. Ms. Clark explained the Real Property is designated for future commercial development so as to provide a buffer between existing residential uses and industrial uses to the South of the Real Property. David Thibault, a Professional Engineer representing the Applicant, presented the Application. Mr. Thibault gave some historical background and described the Real Property and how it ties in with existing uses to the North. Mr. Thibault argued that using the Real Property as a buffer was both unnecessary and impractical. Mr. Thibault argued residential use was the highest and best use for the Real Property due to its proximity to other residential uses, and he further demonstrated a considerable amount of vacant, unannexed property between the Real Property and industrial uses that will continue to act as an adequate buffer between residential uses and industrial uses. Several neighbors spoke in favor of the Application, including Barbara Allen, Randy Stock, and Mike Tilka. Each stated they prefer residential development to commercial development on the Real Property. Only one person testified in opposition to the Application. Mr. Art Thompson expressed concerns about his irrigation line and his water delivery. On rebuttal Mr. Thibault addressed Mr. Thompson’s concerns. No other testimony in favor of or in opposition to the Application was presented. After consideration of the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing, the Council finds that the proposed rezoning, as presented, is appropriate. The Council finds the proposal to be consistent with the comprehensive plan and that the proposed zones are harmonious with the general character of the vicinity. There is a single-family development adjacent to the property, as well as a single-family residential subdivision, both of which are adjacent to the Real Property. While Council is cognizant of wise planning principles that provide for buffer areas between differing uses, such as industrial and residential uses, the Council finds there is presently adequate real property between the Real Property and the existing industrial uses that are, at this moment, unannexed and will provide adequate buffering. Other issues that took considerable discussion, such as sewer and water development, are, at this point, premature for discussion. The Council at this time is only tasked with deciding if the proposed rezone and amendment to the future land use map are appropriate in that it is consistent with the existing comprehensive plan and are in the interest of our community. Providing for a diversity of housing options and for adequate, affordable housing is always a high priority for the Council. Allowing for the seamless further development of the Upland Meadows subdivision helps meet these goals. For these reasons, the Council approves the Application. Section 2: Passage of Ordinance No. 1247 is hereby found to be appropriate. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 18th day of November, 2025. SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 18th day of November, 2025. CITY OF JEROME By: /s/ David M. Davis David M. Davis, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Bernadette Coderniz Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk Councilman Craig made the motion to pass Resolution Number 20-25. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Craig, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. Councilman Barber recused himself. ORDINANCE 1247, BILL 732: Councilman Craig sponsored the bill. Councilman Craig made the motion to suspend the rules pertaining to the reading of the title on three separate occasions and have the clerk read the bill once by title only to constitute three readings. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Craig, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. Councilman Barber recused himself. The clerk read Bill No. 732 once by title only, and the bill in full is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1247 BILL NO. 732 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO, AMENDING THE CITY OF JEROME COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL; AND CONCURRENTLY REVISING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Jerome, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509 and §67-6511, has the authority to amend its Comprehensive Plan and official zoning map following public notice and hearing; and WHEREAS, the City has heard and approved an application for a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment and the concurrent rezoning of Real Property described as follows: Parcel 1: Lot 2, BLK 3, Upland Meadows Subdivision, (30-8S-17E) Parcel 2: Lot 3, BLK 3, Upland Meadows Subdivision, (30-8S-17E) (hereinafter collectively the “Real Property”); and, WHEREAS, the Real Property is presently designated as Commercial in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, the owner of the Real Property is requesting to amend the designation to Residential Low; and WHEREAS, the Real Property is presently zoned General Business (C-2); and WHEREAS, the owner of the Real Property is requesting to re-zone the Real Property described to Residential 2 (R-2); and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 9, 2025, to hear the application for a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment and then a hearing for rezoning, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended concurrent approval of the property owner’s request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning of the Real Property; and WHEREAS, a public hearing to discuss the recommended Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment and rezoning of the Real Property was held on October 21, 2025, before the Jerome City Council. WHEREAS, adequate findings of fact and conclusions of law have been made and the City Council is authorized to pass the following Ordinance amending the City of Jerome Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and zoning of the Real Property. BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL of the City of Jerome, Idaho, as follows: Section 1: Future Land Use Map. Change the Future Land Use Map designation from Commercial to Residential Low. Section 2: Rezone. The Real Property described above is hereby rezoned from General Business (C-2) to Residential 2 (R-2). Section 3: Amendment to City Maps and Comprehensive Plan. All applicable sections of the Jerome Municipal Code and the City of Jerome’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan shall be amended to reflect the amendment described in Sections 1 and 2. Section 4: Severability. If a part of this ordinance is ruled invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of the ordinance is ruled invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect for all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 18th day of November, 2025. SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 18th day of November, 2025. By: /s/ David M. Davis David M. Davis, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Bernadette Coderniz Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk Councilman Craig made the motion to adopt Bill No. 732 as Ordinance No. 1247 for rezoning real property. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Ross, Councilman Craig, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Barber stated that the parks will be decorated with lights on Friday and that volunteers are welcome to assist. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Davis adjourned this November 18, 2025 regular meeting of the Jerome City Council at 5:56 p.m. By: Mayor David M. Davis Attest: Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk
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