City of Jerome | minutes | meeting 2026-03-17 | City Council Regular Meeting source: https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-754 March 17, 2026 This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Mayor Barber at 5:30 p.m. While council chambers were open to the public, the meeting was also held by teleconference and the public was encouraged to continue with social distancing. 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 Christopher Barber, Councilman Jason Peterson, Councilman Bryan Craig, Councilman Dale Ross, and Councilwoman Jeri Ahrens. Also present were staff members: City Clerk Bernadette Coderniz, Legal Counsel Ted Larsen, City Administrator Mike Williams, City Engineer Tyson Carpenter, Public Works Director Jon Caton, Wastewater Superintendent Brad Henry, Building Official Kortnie Kent, Finance Director Ross Hyatt, Accounting and Budget Manager Lori McCrae, Library Directory Linda Mecham, Planning and Zoning Manager Ida Clark, Human Resources Director Esmeralda Chavez, IS Director Carlos Hernandez, and Police Chief Duane Rubink. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Barber led the audience in recitation of the pledge of allegiance. INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Pastor Fritz Redmer with Calvary Chapel Jerome. ADDITION TO AGENDA: Mayor Barber stated one item was added to the agenda after it had been posted. He spoke of the Child Abuse Prevention walk from Head Start to the library, and recommended that Ms. Coderniz send email inviting everyone to participate in the walk. Councilman Ross made a motion to approve adding the proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month to the agenda. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. BOARD OF CORRECTIONS: Mr. Hyatt appeared before the Council and spoke of the need to meet as a Board of Corrections to make any adjustments to the current irrigation rolls. He stated that there were no adjustments recommended by public works staff. No motion was needed for this item. PUBLIC HEARING: This being the time and place published to consider a request from Tyler Davis-Jeffers, Summit Creek Development for a nine (9) lot light industrial subdivision of the property described as RPJ00000243029A, Tax 2204783 of SEC 24 T8 R16, more commonly known as the cultivated field on the south side of West Main Street between Producers Livestock Auction 11 S 100 W and 961 West Main Street, Jerome, Idaho, containing approximately 46.15 acres, the Chair called the public hearing open at 5:36 p.m. and briefly reviewed the procedures that will be followed. Staff Presentation: Ms. Clark spoke of the parcel in question and provided a map to identify its location to Council (parcel in question excludes the home near the end of the parcel). She stated the property, a 40-acre parcel was annexed into City limits in December 2014 and zoned Light Industrial. The applicant is seeking a final plat approval for nine industrial lots, eight of which are buildable and one for stormwater. Ms. Clark stated the lots range from 4 to 6.83 acres with no minimum lot size requirements in the industrial zone. Proposed uses for the subdivision include storage/transfer and warehouses, and the buildings are not intended for wet industrial users. The plat proposes access from Main Street (owned by the Idaho Transportation Department), and the property has water rights from the North Side Canal Company (NSCC) with a pressurized irrigation system included in the plat. Ms. Clark stated a sewer lift station is being proposed as other options for waste delivery were explored but not feasible. A public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission in December 2024, and the commission has recommended approval. Councilman Craig spoke of the new road within the subdivision, and Ms. Clark noted that ground work i.e. dirt removal, could begin before final approval. Mayor Barber inquired of the location of the lift station, and the applicant replied as stated below. Applicant Testimony: T.J. Centanni with Keller Associates appeared before the Council and identified the area for where the lift station would be located (corner of Main Street and the proposed Joshua Street) per the Mayor’s inquiry. He stated the subdivision was designed to allow for waste flow from the lots to that location. Upon inquiry by Mayor Barber, Mr. Centanni stated the lift station would ultimately be maintained by the City and has been designed to meet City standards. Mr. Williams reiterated that other options for waste delivery were explored. Councilman Craig spoke of another plat and staff’s refusal to allow for a lift station, and Mr. Williams stated that other options are still being explored for gravity flow in the other location, and if those efforts are unsuccessful, the applicant for that other subdivision could submit plans for a lift station in the future. Upon inquiry by Councilman Ross, Mr. Williams stated the waste will be for light industrial-type uses and mostly sanitary. Brief discussion ensued regarding drainage issues on a separate property behind Rich Thompson Trucking. Councilwoman Ahrens inquired about the lift station and what properties would benefit from its use. Mr. Centanni stated the lift station would only serve the proposed subdivision although it would be stubbed up for future development on West Blvd. There being no testimony to be heard, the Chair declared the public hearing closed at 5:47 p.m. STOCKYARD BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION: Councilman Craig made a motion to approve the final plat for Stockyard Business Park Light Industrial Subdivision conditionally upon approved construction plans. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows: 1. Approve the minutes of the March 3, 2026 regular meeting and March 4, 2026 special meeting 2. Approve the application of ETS Telco for the Community Introduction Party event at ICCU Park on March 19, 2026 3. Approve the following payments: • GSE Construction Co. Inc. – Wastewater MBR Blower, $260,300.00 • Idaho Materials & Construction – Fir St. sewer project, $114,110.00 • Idaho Site Works – App #6 Nez Perce to H St. sewer line, $294,351.08; App #7 $254,992.38 • Integrity Pump Solutions – Sulzer pump, Brockman lift station, $57,257.00 • Precision Engineering LLC – Lincoln/Yakima intersection, $49,500.00 4. Monthly Department Reports 5. Approve Claims 20-20 Autoglass $374.72, All Wireless Communications $1,820.61, Amazon Capital Services $3,388.55, Analytical Laboratories Inc. $919.60, Applied Control Equipment Lllp $875.63, Association of Idaho Public Works $40.00, B & R Bearing $400.22, Badger Meter $3,734.28, Bettencourt Dairies LLC $500.00, Boot Barn $123.24, Brenntag Pacific Inc $15,155.00, Brodart Company $146.58, Bullock Automation and Electric $460.00, Bytespeed LLC $2,584.00, B-Z Plumbing $503.00, Caliber Collision Centers $2,068.70, Cdw Government Inc. $8,199.17, Center Point Large Print $99.48, Century Link $3,162.83, Centurylink Business Services $27.62, Chase Paymenttech $2,825.67, Chief Duane Rubink $6.00, Cintas Corporation $63.95, City of Jerome $1,110.14, Civicplus $5,741.82, Column Software Pbc $1,006.82, Consolidated Electrical Dist. $295.38, Counter Strike Supply Company $137.00, Culligan Soft Water Service $402.53, Curvature LLC $11,525.00, Cynthia Mauzerall $840.00, D & B Supply $1,447.03, Dell $14,146.90, Dex Imaging LLC $220.30, Dig Line Inc $204.79, Don's Irrigation LLC $3,665.86, Ednetics Inc $87.49, Elan Credit Cards $18,389.83, Electric 1 West Inc. $1,124.82, Farmore of Idaho $5,010.25, Ferguson Enterprises #3007 $307.01, First Federal Bank $1,058.92, Fleetpride Inc $1,219.51, Floyd Lilly Co $2,036.33, Franklin Building Supply $85.62, Freedom Electric Inc. $35,431.69, Freedom Mailing Services Inc $4,187.71, Go-Fer It Express $414.75, Greatamerica Financial Services $167.56, Grove Hotel $227.00, Gse Construction Co Inc $260,300.00, Hach Company $2,405.93, Hanson Janitorial Supply Inc. $128.41, Hub City Building Inc $171.13, Hydro Specialties Company $16,320.64, ID Rural Water Association $500.00, Idaho Construction Supply $104.50, Idaho Materials and Construction $115,598.00, Idaho Power Co. $98,516.93, Idaho Site Works LLC $549,343.46, Industrial Software Solutions I LLC $5,460.00, Ingram Book Company $1,066.28, Integrity Pump Solutions Inc $57,257.00, Intellichoice Inc. $2,622.54, Intermountain Gas Company $4,018.35, Jerome County $14,991.29, Jimenez Auto Repair LLC $480.97, Keller Associates Inc $1,312.50, L.N. Curtis & Sons $1,525.80, Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc $243.75, Magic Valley Labs $15,475.50, Mason's Trophies & Gifts $9.40, Metroquip Inc. $2,779.13, Mountain View Spraying Inc $17,652.90, Mountainland Supply Company $11,178.52, Mower Office Systems $184.00, Munimetrix Systems Corp. $119.97, Napa Auto Parts $1,220.20, New Tech Security Inc. $240.00, Northwest Safety Clean $133.71, Off Road Revivals $2,700.00, Oxarc, Inc. $288.42, Pat Bermingham $525.00, Pet Waste Eliminator $285.00, Precision Engineering LLC $49,500.00, Premier Truck Group $4,133.57, Proforce $756.45, Project Mutual Telephone $332.94, Psi Environmental Services Inc $29,184.30, Rain for Rent Inc. $12,183.07, Republic Services Inc $622.88, Rexel Usa Inc $2,856.13, Ridley's Food & Drug $512.83, Riverside Inc $7,264.21, Sawtooth Veterinary Services $265.00, Signed Sealed & Delivered $144.38, Silversky Inc - Dept 106071 $5,622.38, Skaggs Companies Inc. $39.85, Skm Inc. $16,106.05, Smith Promotions $500.00, Southern Idaho Solid Waste $25,667.10, Summit Polygraph LLC $600.00, Tacoma Screw Products Inc $63.04, Terminix Processing Center $113.00, Thatcher Company $32,471.90, The Fire Store $2,638.34, Tina Dains $320.39, T-Mobile $551.34, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance $393.19, Urgent Care of Jerome - Billing Dept $330.00, USA Bluebook $7,246.27, Valley Wide Cooperative $19,194.11, Verizon Wireless $3,706.74, Western States Equipment $2,066.02, Wickel Tire Inc $19.50, Williams Meservy & Larsen LLP $14,142.00, Xerox Business Solutions LLC $562.46, Xerox Financial Services LLC $311.07, Xpress Bill Pay $2,388.12. Councilman Ross made the motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. CITIZEN CORRESPONDENCE: Linda Helms appeared before the Council as the estate owner of H&H Cycle and noted that her brother had occupied a business on that property for over 45 years. She spoke of an irrigation bill that has been sent annually with gradual increases but that there has not been access to the irrigation system. Ms. Helms questioned why an irrigation bill was being sent and why had it increased from last year. Mayor Barber inquired of Ms. Helms if this was the first time she had approached the Council in all the years of owning the property, and she stated she was not aware that the irrigation bill could be questioned. Ms. Helms further stated that she saw the Board of Corrections listed on the agenda that felt she could approach the Council during that portion of the meeting. Mr. Hyatt stated that if there is infrastructure on the property, state statute allows for the City to recover costs for the infrastructure regardless of whether or not access is available. Councilman Peterson inquired if staff could check for accessibility, and Mayor Barber spoke of the minimum charge for those without access but with infrastructure on their property. He also spoke of the slight increase in irrigation rates due to increased costs, and recommended that staff research the situation to determine if access is available. Ms. Helms stated that her brother once owned the business and never used the irrigation system. Mr. Williams stated that staff can verify if there is access at 137 N. Cedar to determine the amount due for irrigation on the property. PROCLAMATION – VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY, MARCH 29, 2026: PROCLAMATION FOR VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY 2026 To recognize and to honor the service and sacrifice of those men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Vietnams War and to especially honor those who were killed or disabled while serving our nation. WHEREAS, throughout history, our nation’s men and women in uniform have risked their lives to protect the interests of our country and defend freedom; and WHEREAS, American citizens live in freedom because of the service and sacrifices made by those who have served, and are currently serving in our Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, more than 58,000 Americans made the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War, and thousands more returned home bearing the physical and emotional scars of combat; and WHEREAS, many still mourn for the missing and unaccounted-for Americans from the Vietnam conflict; and WHEREAS, March 29, 1973, was the last day United States servicemen were on the ground in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 designates March 29th of each year as the day on which Americans will observe Vietnam War Veterans Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Christopher J. Barber, call upon all citizens of the City of Jerome to observe Sunday, March 29, 2026, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in honor of all those Americans who served in the Vietnam War and especially to honor those, who through their courageous deeds and sacrifice, lost their lives or were wounded in service to our nation. PROCLAIMED THIS 17th DAY OF MARCH, 2026 /s/ Christopher J. Barber CHRISTOPHER J. BARBER, MAYOR The Council signified support of the proclamation with unanimous “ayes.” PROCLAMATION – CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH, APRIL 2026: PROCLAMATION Whereas, child abuse is a serious and growing problem affecting more than 3.2 million of our nation’s children annually and thousands of children locally; and Whereas, this societal malignancy called child abuse respects no racial, religious, class or geographic boundaries, and, in fact, has been declared a national emergency; and Whereas, Head Start/Early Head Start through its support of parent aide programs, parenting classes, educational programs, and community service activities with the Magic Valley Prevention Coalition is making significant progress in stopping this crime against children and families. Now, Therefore I, Christopher J. Barber, Mayor of the City of Jerome, Idaho, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2026 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH and urge citizens to use this time to better understand, recognize and respond to this grievous problem. I would like to congratulate CSI-Head Start/Early Head Start and the Magic Valley Prevention Coalition for their continued success in helping families break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Mayor, /s/ Christopher J. Barber, Idaho The Council signified support of the proclamation with unanimous “ayes.” RESOLUTION NO. 05-26: Ms. Clark spoke of the recent annexation request and the process for approving annexations via public hearing, resolution and ordinance adoption. The public hearing for an annexation request submitted by the Jerome Recreations Center was held on March 3rd, and the Council moved to approve the request. This evening’s action will be to pass the resolution adopting the ordinance and initial zoning for the property. The clerk read Resolution No. 05-26 in full as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 05-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1251 FOR THE ANNEXATION AND ZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the Real Property in question is more particularly described as: Being a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 8 South, Range 17 East, Boise Meridian, Jerome County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South Quarter corner of Section 19; THENCE, along the West Boundary of said SE ¼ of Section 19, North 00°07’32” West 1200.00 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE, continuing along said West Boundary, North 00°07’32” West 121.73 feet to a point on the South Boundary of the Jerome Townsite; THENCE, along the South Boundary, South 89°36’24” East 38.81 feet; THENCE, continuing along said South Boundary, North 89°55’26” East 330.05 feet; THENCE, continuing along said South Boundary, North 89°36’58” East 84.48 feet to the Northeast Corner of the certain Parcel of Land described in Deed recorded April 21, 1981 as Instrument No. 257206 in the office of the County Recorder of Jerome County; THENCE, along the Boundary of said Parcel of Land, South 00°01’45” West 123.27 feet; THENCE, continuing along said Boundary, along the arc of a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 325 feet, through a central angle of 18°21’16”, an arc distance of 104.11 feet and a long chord that bears South 80°57’19” West 103.67 feet; THENCE, continuing along said Boundary, South 71°46’41” West 142.02 feet; THENCE, continuing along said Boundary, North 00°07’58” West 127.94 feet; THENCE, continuing along said Boundary, South 68°55’28” West 185.00 feet; THENCE, continuing along said Boundary, North 89°52’05” West 42.80 feet to said REAL POINT OF BEGINNING (hereinafter “Real Property”) WHEREAS, the Real Property consists of 1.27 acres; and WHEREAS, the Real Property is contiguous with and adjacent to the current boundaries of the City of Jerome; and WHEREAS, the owner of the Real Property has requested annexation into the City of Jerome; and WHEREAS, the Jerome City Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 24, 2026, and recommended annexation and zoning to the Public/Semipublic Zone (PS); and WHEREAS, a public hearing to discuss the annexation and recommended zoning designation was held on March 3, 2026, before the Jerome City Council; and WHEREAS, following such hearing the City Council desires to make findings of fact and conclusions of law relative to the request for annexation and designation of zoning for the Real Property. 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 annexation and zoning. This matter came on for hearing in front of the City Council on March 3, 2026. The matter was before the Council after having already been heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The P&Z Commission recommended annexation and a zoning designation of PS. On March 3, 2026, the Council heard testimony and evidence from the Planning and Zoning Manager, Ida Clark. Ms. Clark spoke of the property in question and the annexation request submitted by the Jerome Recreation District first introduced to the Council in January. She stated a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Ms. Clark identified the parcel for clarification. She stated the parcel consists of 1.27 acres and, upon annexation, the initial zoning would be Public/Semi-public. The parcel is surrounded by residential and Public/Semipublic zones. Utilities are available should the applicant choose to extend them to the property, and Ms. Clark noted a storage shed currently sits on the property. She further noted that there was no testimony in favor, neutral, nor in opposition to the request and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and zoning. Upon Council approval, Ms. Clark stated a resolution to adopt an ordinance for the annexation will be drafted for review at a future meeting. No other testimony in favor, neutral or in opposition was offered or received. Based on the evidence and testimony described herein, the Council concludes, that annexation is appropriate and in accordance with Idaho Code § 50-222(5) because the property owner is requesting it and it is contiguous to city boundaries. The Council further finds and concludes that the PS Zone is appropriate. The owner requests PS and the uses permitted within the PS zone appear to be appropriate and harmonious with surrounding uses, especially considering the property is adjacent to a current park. The PS Zone appears to be consistent with the Jerome Comprehensive Plan for this vicinity. Section 2: Passage of Ordinance 1251 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 17th day of March, 2026. SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 17th day of March, 2026. CITY OF JEROME By: /s/ Christopher J. Barber Christopher J. Barber, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Bernadette Coderniz Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk Councilman Craig made the motion to pass Resolution Number 05-26. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1251, BILL NO. 736, INTRODUCTION: Councilman Craig sponsored the bill. Councilman Ross made the motion to suspend the rules pertaining to the final reading in length and have the clerk read the bill once by title only to constitute three readings. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Craig. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. The clerk read Bill No. 736 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1251 BILL NO. 736 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO, ANNEXING 1.27 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ZONING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has identified a parcel of real property RP08S17E196602AR17 (approximately 1.27 acres), more commonly known as the east portion of Candlelight Park on South Davis St, Jerome, Idaho, which it desires to annex; and WHEREAS, the owner of the 1.27 acre parcel has consented in writing to its annexation; and, WHEREAS, the 1.27 acre parcel is contiguous to the City of Jerome boundary, and, WHEREAS, the real property is annexable pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-222; and, WHEREAS, a metes and bounds description describing the real property is set out below in Section 1; and, WHEREAS, the Jerome City Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, and recommended approval of annexation and zoning to Public/Semipublic (PS), finding the annexation and zoning of PS in compliance with the City of Jerome’s Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, the Jerome City Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded its recommendation for the zoning of the real property to the Mayor and City Council for their consideration and, WHEREAS, a public hearing to discuss the recommended zoning designation was held on March 3, 2026, before the Jerome City Council, and it was determined that the Public/Semipublic (PS) zoning request for the 1.27 acre parcel described herein is appropriate. BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL of the City of Jerome, Idaho, as follows: SECTION 1: Annexation of Real Property. The following tract of real property is hereby annexed to the City of Jerome, Idaho. Being a portion of the SE ¼ of Section 19, Township 8 South, Range 17 East, Boise Meridian, Jerome County, Idaho, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the South Quarter corner of said Section 19; Thence, along the West Boundary of said SE ¼ of Section 19, North 00°07’32” West 1200.00 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence, continuing along said West Boundary, North 00°07’32” West 121.73 feet to a point on the South Boundary of the Jerome Townsite; Thence, along said South Boundary, South 89°36’24” East 38.81 feet; Thence, continuing along said South Boundary, North 89°55’26” East 330.05 feet; Thence, continuing along said South Boundary, North 89°36’58” East 84.48 feet to the Northeast Corner of the certain Parcel of Land described in Deed recorded April 21, 1981 as Instrument No. 257206 in the office of the County Recorder of Jerome County; Thence, along the Boundary of said Parcel of Land, South 00°01’45” West 123.27 feet; Thence, continuing along said Boundary, along the arc of a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius of 325.00 feet, through a central angle of 18°21’16”, an arc distance of 104.11 feet and a long chord that bears South 80°57’19” West 103.67 feet; Thence, continuing along said Boundary, South 71°46’41” West 142.02 feet; Thence, continuing along said Boundary, North 00°07’58” West 127.94 feet; Thence, continuing along said Boundary, South 68°55’28” West 185.00 feet; Thence, continuing along said Boundary, North 89°52’05” West 42.80 feet to said REAL POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing approximately 1.27 acres. SECTION 2: Zoning of Annexed Property. The above-described property is hereby zoned to Public/Semipublic (PS). 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 include the tract of real property as described in Section 1 of this ordinance. 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, publication as required by law, and approval by the Idaho State Tax Commission. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 17th day of March, 2026. SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 17th day of March, 2026. By: /s/ Christopher J. Barber Christopher J. Barber, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Bernadette Coderniz Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk Councilman Craig made the motion to adopt Bill No. 736 as Ordinance No. 1251, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Jerome, Idaho, annexing 1.27 acres of real property; providing for zoning; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None PROPERTY OWNER-REQUESTED ANNEXATION: Ms. Clark spoke of a parcel east of Becker Park and the new subdivision along 16th Avenue E, and she showed a map to the Council for reference. The property owner has requested that the parcel be annexed into the City and Ms. Clark stated that the request falls under Idaho Code 50-222(5)(a), an annexation with consent. A signed, notarized and recorded letter was submitted to annex approximately 75.41 acres into City boundaries, and Ms. Clark requested the direction from Council to move forward with the request. Councilman Craig made the motion to approve to start the public hearing process to annex approximately 75.41 acres into the city boundary. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None. Councilwoman Ahrens recused herself. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES: Mr. Caton spoke of the request to purchase a four-wheeler and a lawn mower and stated that these purchases were not budgeted in this fiscal year. However, significant funds were received from a recent sale of surplus equipment, and Mr. Caton stated that approximately $33,000 of the funds received would be used for the purchases. He explained that the four- wheeler would be used for winter snow plowing in small spaces, and weed management in the spring and summer months. The mower would be added to the rotation and provide redundancy should another mower fail. Councilman Craig noted that the additional mower would cover many unforeseen situations. Councilman Craig made the motion to approve the purchase of a 2025 Kawasaki 450 from Action Cycles N’ Sleds for $8,194.00 and a Walker Mower w/Hi-Dump from High Desert Bobcat for $24,633.00. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None LANTIS PRODUCTIONS: Ms. Coderniz spoke of the 2026 Freedom Fest America250 Celebration to be held on June 27th and the application and contract for the public display of fireworks. The application will be signed by the fire chief once the set-up is complete on the day of the show. The contract is with Lantis Productions, and Ms. Coderniz stated the show this year, at a cost of $22,000, is expected to be better and longer than last year’s show. The Community Spirit Committee has been seeking sponsorships to support the cost of the fireworks show, and Ms. Coderniz noted that a $2,500 grant was also received to support the event. Staff will be reaching out to local businesses to solicit additional sponsorships to provide a spectacular show. Upon inquiry by Councilman Craig, Ms. Coderniz stated last year’s fireworks show came at a cost of $15,000 and Mayor Barber spoke of the carry over from last year’s event. Mayor Barber also spoke about the community event that brings everyone together. Councilwoman Ahrens made the motion to approve application and contract with Lantis Productions, Inc. for the public display of fireworks at the 2026 Freedom Fest America250 celebration and authorize the mayor to execute the same. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Craig. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Ahrens, Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, and Councilman Peterson. NAYS: None COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilman Craig thanked the public works crews for their work on the sidewalk at the library. He also inquired about what appears to be water fountain equipment protruding from the ground at the skate park. Mr. Caton stated he would look into this. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Mr. Williams thanked everyone for their feedback and comments during the special meeting workshop held on March 4th. A follow up meeting was held today with Mr. Williams, Starr Corp.’s Chief Officer Mike Arrington and their architectural team. Mr. Williams stated revised renderings are anticipated around the first part of April; this allows time to consider ideas on costs and what a lease purchase agreement with a non-appropriations clause would look like. Mr. Henry stated the new blower was started up today and will be in operation by day’s end. Mr. Carpenter stated the contractor working on the gravity sewer line on W. Avenue I is almost to the end of the cemetery and that the road will be repaved once the project is complete. ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Barber adjourned this March 17, 2026 regular meeting of the Jerome City Council at 6:14 p.m. By: Christopher Barber, Mayor Attest: Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk