City of Jerome | minutes | meeting 2026-02-03 | City Council Regular Meeting
source: https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032026-745

February 3, 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, and Councilman Dale Ross.   
 
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, IT Staff Technician Andy Newbry, Fire Chief Mike Harrison, 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 Tyler Lott, the Second Counselor in the Spanish Ward in 
Jerome, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. 
 
INSTALLATION OF APPOINTMENT OFFICAL: 
 
Mayor Barber nominated Jeri Ahrens to the office of Councilmember for the remaining 
two years of the term.  Councilman Ross moved to accept Mayor Barber’s nomination of Jeri 
Ahrens to the office of Councilmember.  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. 
 
Mayor Barber administered the Oath of Office of Councilmember to Ms. Ahrens. 
 
COUNCIL PRESIDENT: 
 
Councilman Peterson moved to nominate Councilman Dale Ross as Council President.  
Second to the motion was made by Councilman Craig.  No other nominations were presented.  
After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote:  AYES: Councilman 
Craig, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Ross, and Councilwoman Ahrens.  NAYS: None. 
 
PUBLIC HEARING: 
This being the time and place published to consider a request from Ben Lyda/EHM 
Engineers, Inc. for a residential final plat of Becker Subdivision No. 2, on the property located at 
Parcel ID Number RPJ00000086601A (Less Becker Sub No. 1), more commonly known as the

farmland east of 20th Ave East, Trae Street, and 18th Ave East for approximately 1,120 feet to the 
City limits then approximately 1,333 feet south to 16th Ave East, then approximately 840 feet to 
the west, Jerome, Idaho, containing approximately 30.55 acres, the Chair called the public 
hearing open at 5:35 p.m. and briefly reviewed the procedures that will be followed.  
Staff Presentation: 
 
Ms. Clark spoke of the property in question and identified the area which sits north of 
16th Avenue E.  An extension of the Becker Subdivision, the property extends from Becker Park 
as a donation to the Jerome Recreation District.  This next phase of construction will be for 
Becker Subdivision No. 2 and will extend north to 20th Avenue as well as the northern section of 
16th.  Curb, gutter and sidewalk will be included as improvements to the site.  Ms. Clark stated 
the total Becker Subdivision consists 180 buildable lots for single family homes, and No. 2 will 
include 117 buildable lots plus one lot that will provide pedestrian access to the adjacent park.  
Ms. Clark stated all lots meet the minimum lot size of 6,250 square feet and some are larger than 
others in nearby subdivisions.  All streets are dedicated to the public with curb, gutter and five-
foot sidewalks, and water/sewer services will be extended; all lots will also have pressurized 
irrigation.  A public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 
9, 2025.  
Applicant Testimony: 
 
Dave Thibault with EHM Engineering appeared before the Council and commended Ms. 
Clark on her presentation.  He reiterated that the preliminary plat had gone before the Planning 
and Zoning Commission and that the subdivision will be serviced by water and sewer along with 
a private pressurized irrigation system.  Mr. Thibault noted that plans include homes similar to 
what currently exists in the subdivision.   
There being no testimony to be heard, the Chair declared the public hearing closed at 
5:43 p.m. 
 
BECKER SUBDIVISION NO. 2 FINAL PLAT: 
 
Councilman Ross made a motion to approve the final plat for Becker No. 2 Subdivision, 
and the motion was amended to include conditional approval upon approved construction plans.  
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. 
 
CONSENT CALENDAR: 
 
Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows: 
1. Approve the minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting  
2. Approve Findings and Conclusions for a request from Centurion Engineers, Inc for a 
Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Plat/ Final Development 
Plan, on the property described as follows: Parcel 1: Parcel ID Number 
RPJ13702340020A, Tax 2 of A-234 Inside acreage (NE18-16), more commonly 
known as the bare property on the southwest corner of North Birch and 10th Avenue 
West in Jerome, Idaho; and Parcel 2 and 3: Parcel ID Numbers RPJ13702320090A 
and RPJ13702320100A Tax 9 &10 Blk 232 Jerome Townsite (NE 13-8-16), more 
commonly known as 328 8th Ave West, Jerome, Idaho

Councilman Craig 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:  Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, 
Councilman Peterson, and Councilwoman  Ahrens NAYS: None. 
 
ORDINANCE 1250, BILL 735, INTRODUCTION: 
Ms. Kent spoke of the bill in question will update the Jerome Municipal Code by 
removing sections of the code that have never been used and are not applicable to department 
practices.  She stated the code needed to be updated and maintained to be in full compliance with 
state codes.  Language updates will also align with the Building Code Advisory Board, and Ms. 
Kent stated language pertaining to fire code will be moved to Title 8 from Title 15.   
Councilman Craig sponsored the bill. 
Councilman Ross made the motion to suspend the rules pertaining to the reading of an 
ordinance on three separate occasions and direct the clerk to read Bill No. 735 once by title only 
tonight to constitute three readings.  Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson   
After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote:  AYES:  Councilman 
Craig, Councilman Ross, Councilman Peterson, and Councilwoman Ahrens.  NAYS: None. 
 
The clerk read Bill No. 735 by title only, and the bill in full is as follows: 
ORDINANCE NO. 1250 
BILL NO. 735 
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, 
IDAHO, AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 15.04.010 (PURPOSE AND 
CODES ADOPTED), ENACTING 15.04.015 (PERMIT FEES), AMENDING AND RE-
ENACTING 15.04.030 (PERMIT REQUIREMENT; MISREPRESENTATION OF 
COSTS UNLAWFUL), AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING 15.04.035 (PERMIT; 
APPLICATION 
REQUIREMENTS), 
AND 
15.04.050 
(INSTALLATION 
OF 
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND HVAC EQUIPMENT); REPEALING SECTION 
15.04.040 (FLOOD HAZARD REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION); 
REPEALING CHAPTER 15.12 (PLUMBING REGULATIONS) IN ITS ENTIRETY; 
REPEALING CHAPTER 15.20 (FIRE LIMITS) IN ITS ENTIRETY; AMENDING 
SECTION 15.26.020 (PERMIT REQUIRED) BY REPLACING THE TERM “SITING” 
WITH 
“BUILDING”; 
AMENDING 
AND 
RE-ENACTING 
SECTION 
15.26.030 
(APPLICATION; 
FEE) 
BY 
REPEALING 
THE 
SENTENCE 
REQUIRING 
A 
NONREFUNDABLE 
ONE 
HUNDRED 
DOLLAR 
($100.00) 
FEE, 
WITH 
ALL 
REMAINING PROVISIONS TO REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; 
AMENDING SECTION 15.26.040 (APPEAL) TO UPDATE APPEAL AUTHORITY, 
PROCEDURES, 
AND 
TIMEFRAMES; 
AMENDING 
SECTION 
15.26.050 
(INSPECTION) 
TO 
CLARIFY 
INSPECTION 
REQUIREMENTS; 
ENACTING 
SECTION 8.20.120 (FIRE LIMITS ESTABLISHED AND DESCRIBED); AND 
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 
WHEREAS, the City of Jerome has adopted Title 15 of the Jerome Municipal Code governing 
buildings, construction, and related regulations; and

WHEREAS, certain sections of Title 15 contain provisions that are outdated, inconsistent with 
current administrative practices, or no longer necessary due to changes in state regulation and 
enforcement authority; and 
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
JEROME, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS: 
Section 1: Title 15.04 of the Jerome Municipal Code is amended as follows:  
15.04.010: CODES ADOPTED 1: PURPOSE AND CODES ADOPTED: 
Purpose  
The purpose of this title is to provide certain minimum standards and requirements to safeguard 
life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, 
erection, alteration, moving, demolition, materials, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of 
all buildings and structures with in the city limits of Jerome, Idaho.  
Codes adopted 
The approved editions of the following nationally recognized codes, as adopted by the state of 
Idaho, or the Idaho building code board, are adopted as the official building codes of the city of 
Jerome:  
 A.   International building code, including all rules promulgated by the board to provide 
equivalency 
with the provisions of the Americans with disabilities act accessibility guidelines; International 
Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) Parts I, II, III, IV and IX; 
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 
International Fire Code (IFC) 
B.   Federal fair housing act accessibility guidelines, the Idaho international residential code, 
parts I through I-III and IX; Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC); National Electrical Code (NEC), 
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Mechanical Code (IMC); 
C.  International energy conservation code, pursuant to Title 39, Chapter 97, of Idaho code.  The 
adopted versions of the foregoing codes shall be deemed superseded by successive versions of 
such codes as they are adopted or approved by the Idaho building code board effective on the 
date any such codes are made effective by the Idaho building code board.  
15.04.015: PERMIT FEES:  
A. Fees charged for administration and enforcement of this title shall be established by resolution 
of the city of Jerome.  
B. Permits required under this title requires fees to be paid at the time of issuance of said permit, 
unless otherwise specified herein.   
C. Permit fees for projects started without the required permits, or occupied prior to obtaining a 
certificate of occupancy, shall be subject to special fees, which shall be assessed at a rate of 
twice that of the original permit fee, in addition to all other fees associated with penalties unless 
specified otherwise herein. 
15.04.030: 
PERMITS 
REQUIREDMENT; 
MISREPRESENTATION 
OF 
COSTS 
UNLAWFUL: 
15.04.035: PERMIT; APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: 
A.   Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a drawing indicating 
provisions for adequate drainage away from the structure sought in the application for building

permit. construction documents prepared by a registered design professional. Where special 
conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents 
to be prepared by an Idaho licensed engineer or an Idaho licensed architect.  
15.04.040: FLOOD HAZARD REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: 
A.   The public works director shall review all building permit applications for new construction 
or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably 
safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any 
proposed new construction or substantial improvement, including prefabricated and mobile 
homes, must: 
   1.   Be designed, or modified, and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement 
of the structure; 
   2.   Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and 
   3.   Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage; and 
B.   The public works director shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new 
developments to assure that: 
   1.   All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage; 
   2.   All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are 
located, 
elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and 
   3.   Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and 
C.   The public works director shall require new or replacement water supply systems or sanitary 
sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the 
systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters, and require on site waste disposal 
systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during 
flooding. (Prior code §6-6.1) 
15.04.050: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, PLUMBING, AND HVAC 
EQUIPMENT: 
A.   A state of Idaho permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of electrical wiring, 
plumbing and HVAC equipment permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of electrical 
wiring in any building or structure. 
B.   The workmanship and materials used in the installation of electrical wiring, plumbing and 
HVAC equipment in any structure shall be inspected and approved by a qualified licensed state 
electrical inspector.  
Section 2: Jerome Municipal Code Title 15.12 is hereby amended as follows: 
PLUMBING REGULATIONS 1 
15.12.010: Inspections 15.12.020: Plumbers' Licenses; Required 15.12.030: Plumbers' 
Licenses; Classification 15.12.040: Plumbers' Licenses; Fees And Renewal 15.12.050: 
Plumbers' Licenses; Eligibility 15.12.060: Permits; Required 15.12.070: Permits; Fees 
15.12.080: Violations 15.12.090: Failure To Correct Violations Declared A Nuisance Notes 1 
1. IC §59-2601 et seq. 
15.12.010: INSPECTIONS:

Any authorized plumbing inspector duly appointed by the state plumbing board, department of 
law enforcement of the state, shall perform all plumbing inspections within the city; provided, 
however, that the city shall, through its own officers, agents and employees, make inspections 
and grant approval of sewer lines, sewer connections and water lines and water connections. 
(Prior code §6-67) 
15.12.020: PLUMBERS' LICENSES; REQUIRED: 
No person, corporation, copartnership, firm or association shall engage in the business, trade, 
practice or work of plumbing in the city, from and after the passage of this section, unless such 
person, or a responsible person representing such firm, copartnership, association or corporation, 
has been first licensed by the city. (Prior code §6-68) 
15.12.030: PLUMBERS' LICENSES; CLASSIFICATION: 
There shall be three (3) classifications of plumbers, namely, plumbing contractor, also known as 
master plumber, plumbing journeyman and plumbing apprentice, each of whom shall have 
respectively the qualifications set forth and provided in section 39-2716 of the Idaho Code. 
(Prior code §6-69) 
15.12.040: PLUMBERS' LICENSES; FEES AND RENEWAL: 
A.   Before a license is issued by the city for engaging in one of the classifications of plumbing 
mentioned in section 15.12.030 of this chapter, the applicant shall pay to the city an original and 
a renewal fee as follows: 
 Initial Fee Renewal Fee 
Plumbing contractor $100.00 $15.00 
Plumbing journeyman 15.00 3.00 
 B.   All licenses shall expire on January 1 of each year and may be renewed for a period of one 
year upon payment of the renewal fee above provided for. Licenses which have expired for 
failure of the holder to pay the renewal fee shall be reinstated upon the payment of the renewal 
fee and a penalty of ten dollars ($10.00), in addition to such renewal fee. All licenses which have 
expired for failure to pay such renewal fee and have not been reinstated within one year shall 
stand revoked and no new license shall be issued except upon the payment of the initial fee 
above provided for; provided, however, that all persons who were duly licensed under the 
provisions of the plumbing code of the city preceding the adoption of this chapter may be 
relicensed under the terms of this section by paying the renewal fee provided for in this section, 
which such license shall expire on January 1, 1963. (Prior code §6-70) 
15.12.050: PLUMBERS' LICENSES; ELIGIBILITY: 
Any person who has been duly licensed or issued a certificate of competency by the state or by 
any city of the state, having a plumbing code substantially equivalent to the code adopted by the 
city, may be licensed by the city without taking any examination, upon the payment of the fees 
provided for in section 15.12.040 of this chapter. (Prior code §6-71) 
15.12.060: PERMITS; REQUIRED: 
A.   It is unlawful for any person whether acting as principal, agent or employee, to do or cause 
or permit to be done any plumbing or drainage work in the city until a permit is obtained, and no 
work shall be commenced until such permit has been issued by the city clerk. 
B.   All permits shall be void after sixty (60) days from date of issue of such permit if the work 
has not

been commenced within sixty (60) days after the date of issuance of the permit. 
C.   Permits shall be issued only to a person holding a valid license issued by the city; provided, 
however, that a permit shall not be required for the clearing of stoppage or repairing of leaks in 
pipes, valves, fixtures, appliances or appurtenances of any plumbing system when such work 
does not involve or require any functional rearrangement of pipes, valves or fixtures comprising 
the plumbing system. (Prior code §6-72) 
15.12.070: PERMITS; FEES: 
The applicant for a permit required by section 15.12.060 of this chapter shall pay to the city clerk 
at the time of application, a permit fee for each permit issued, and an inspection fee in 
accordance with the schedule duly fixed and adopted by the commissioner of law enforcement of 
the state, which shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. (Prior code §6-73) 
15.12.080: VIOLATIONS: 
Any person who engages in the business, trade, practice or work of plumbing without a license 
issued by the city, or performs work without a permit as provided by section 15.12.060 of this 
chapter, or who violates any provision of this chapter, or the rules or regulations made by both 
the commissioner of law enforcement and the state plumbing board, or who refuses to perform 
any duties lawfully enjoined upon him by this chapter, or by the state plumbing inspector within 
the prescribed time, or who fails, neglects or refuses to obey any lawful order made by the duly 
authorized officers or agents of the city or the state plumbing inspector, shall be guilty of a 
misdemeanor. (Prior code §6-74) 
15.12.090: FAILURE TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS DECLARED A NUISANCE: 
Any plumbing contractor, plumbing journeyman, or any other person who has had notice from 
the plumbing inspector, or who has been found guilty of violating this chapter by using materials 
not in accordance with this chapter, shall remove any such materials or part of plumbing system 
not complying with this chapter within ten (10) days following notice of such violation and any 
violation of the provisions of this section are declared to be a nuisance. (Prior code §6-75) 
Section 3: Jerome Municipal Code Title 15.20 is hereby amended as follows:  
CHAPTER 15.20 
15.20.010 Established And Described  15.20.020: Tracts Excluded 
15.20.010: ESTABLISHED AND DESCRIBED: 
The fire limits of the city, encompassing the area hereinafter known as the fire district, shall be 
the outside limits of the combined business use district and manufacturing and industrial use 
district, determined from the intersection of Main Street and Lincoln Avenue in the city, and the 
fire district shall encompass all of both such use districts as such use districts are presently 
defined by title 17 of this code, or as such use districts may in the future be altered, revised, or 
changed by appropriate ordinance of the city council or mayor of the city, such alteration, 
revision or change in such use districts automatically altering the fire limits and fire district so 
that the fire limits and fire district shall at all times include all territory, streets, intersections and 
alleyways included inside the business and manufacturing and industrial use districts. (Prior code 
§6-7) 
15.20.020: TRACTS EXCLUDED: 
The following tracts are excluded from the fire limits or districts: 
A.   Lots 6 through 12, both inclusive, in Block 49;

B.   All of Blocks 50, 51 and 52; 
C.   Blocks A-255, A-256, A-259 and A-260; 
D.   Tax One (1) of Block A-261; 
E.   Tax One (1) of Block A-262; 
F.   All Jerome Townsite; and 
G.   That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 
Eighteen 
(18), Township Eight (8) South, Range Seventeen (17) East, Boise Meridian, described as 
follows: Beginning at a point on the west boundary line of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 18 which 
point lies north a distance of 40 feet from the center line of State Highway No. 25 and which 
point is also a point on the north boundary line of Highway No. 25, thence South 88°37' East 
along the north boundary line of State Highway No. 25 a distance of 325 feet, thence north 
parallel with the west boundary line of such SE 1/4 SE 1/4 a distance of 516 feet, thence North 
88°37' West a distance of 325 feet to a point on the west boundary of SE 1/4 SE 1/4, thence 
south on the west boundary line a distance of 516 feet, to the point of beginning. (Prior code §6-
7.1) 
Section 4: Jerome Municipal Code Title 15.26 is hereby amended as follows: 
15.26.020: PERMIT REQUIRED: 
No mobile home or manufactured home shall be placed on real property within the city without a 
siting building permit. (Ord. 805 §1, 1996) 
15.26.030: APPLICATION; FEE: 
The application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable one hundred dollar ($100.00) fee. If 
the application is complete, the building official shall promptly review the application and if it is 
found compatible with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances of the city, the building 
official shall issue a building permit to the applicant for the siting of the mobile or manufactured 
home in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances.  
15.26.040: APPEAL: 
An applicant denied a building siting permit may appeal the decision of the building official to 
the building code board of appeals city planning and zoning commission by filing a written 
notice of appeal with the city clerk within twenty (20) ten (10) days of the receipt of the denial of 
the building siting permit by the building official. The writing must specify the decision appealed 
from and state every reason for which the applicant believes the denial of the permit to have been 
in error. The appeal shall be heard by the building code board of appeals utilizing the procedures 
found in 15.05 of this code. planning and zoning commission utilizing the procedures found in 
section 17.48.080 of this code. The decision of the planning and zoning commission on appeal 
may be appealed further to the city council under the procedures found in section 17.48.080 of 
this code. (Ord. 805 §3, 1996) 
15.26.050: INSPECTION: 
The building official shall inspect the requirements siting of the mobile home or manufactured 
home to make certain the terms of the permit have been complied with. (Ord. 805 §4, 1996) 
Section 5: Jerome Municipal Code Title 8.20 is hereby amended as follows:  
8.20.120: FIRE LIMITS ESTABLISHED AND DESCRIBED:

The fire limits of the City of Jerome, Idaho encompassing the area hereinafter known as the fire 
limits, shall be identical to the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Jerome, Idaho. The fire 
limits shall include all territory, streets, intersections, and alleyways within the city limits as 
defined by the city's jurisdictional boundaries, as those boundaries may be altered, revised, or 
changed by appropriate ordinance of the City Council or Mayor. Any alteration, revision, or 
change to the city's jurisdictional boundaries shall automatically alter the fire limits and shall 
always coincide with and include all territory within the city's jurisdiction. (Prior code §6-7) 
This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law. 
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 3rd day of February, 2026 
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of February, 2026 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO 
By: 
/s/ Christopher J. Barber 
 
 
Christopher J. Barber, Mayor 
ATTEST: 
/s/ Bernadette Coderniz 
   
Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk 
Councilman Ross made the motion to adopt Bill No.735 as Ordinance No. 1250.  Second 
to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson.  After consideration, the motion passed 
unanimously by the following vote:  AYES:  Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, Councilman 
Peterson, and Councilwoman Ahrens.  NAYS: None. 
 
RESOLUTION NO. 01-26: 
 
Mayor Barber noted that he spoke to Trevor Churchman and Guy Stubbs, both who will 
be reappointed to the Jerome Library Board and the Jerome Housing Authority Board, 
respectively.    
 
The clerk read Resolution No. 01-26 in full as follows: 
RESOLUTION NO. 01-26 
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEROME, 
IDAHO, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE JEROME HOUSING AUTHORITY AND 
JEROME LIBRARY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND 
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 
WHEREAS, Title 50-210 of the Idaho Code describes 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY: 
 
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: 
 
Guy Stubbs 
 
 
 
 
February 2026 – February 2031 
SECTION 2 JEROME LIBRARY BOARD: 
 
The following individual is appointed as a member of the Jerome Library Board to serve 
a term effective with the date below-written, in accordance with delineation thereof: 
 
Trevor Churchman 
 
 
 
February 2026 – February 2031 
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: 
Resolution No. 01-26 shall be effective upon its passage as required by law. 
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 3rd day of February, 2026. 
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of February, 2026. 
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 No. 01-26, a resolution by the 
Mayor and Council of the City of Jerome, Idaho, ratifying mayoral appointment for vacancies on 
various boards and committees officially recognized by the City of Jerome.  Second to the 
motion was made by Councilman Ross.  After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by 
the following vote:  AYES:  Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, Councilman Peterson, and 
Councilwoman  Ahrens.  NAYS: None. 
 
RESOLUTION NO. 02-26: 
Mr. Hyatt appeared before the Council and spoke of Idaho Code and the requirement that 
Council set funds of annual irrigation assessments prior to the second Wednesday of February.  
He stated the budget includes the assessments with a 6.5% increase from last year’s rates.  Upon 
inquiry by Mayor Barber, Mr. Hyatt stated the budget is irrigation budget is balanced although 
reserves are minimal and above the reserves thresholds per City policy.  Upon inquiry by 
Councilman Craig, Mr. Hyatt stated repairs are included in the budget although extensive capital 
renovations are separate; Mayor Barber confirmed that these irrigation fees are to maintain the 
irrigation system. 
 
The clerk read Resolution No. 02-26 in full as follows: 
RESOLUTION NO. 02-26 
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 3rd day of February, 2026, hereby estimates that

$225,625.64 are the necessary funds for the expense of maintaining, operating, improving, 
extending and enlarging the City Irrigation system for the current fiscal year. 
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Treasurer is directed to immediately carry 
out the assessment roll and further to give notice that the Mayor and City Council shall meet the 
17th day of March 2026 to correct the assessment roll. 
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL this 3rd day of February, 2026. 
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of February, 2026. 
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 No. 02-26, setting the 2026 
Irrigation Assessments.  Second to the motion was made by Councilman Ross.  After 
consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote:  AYES:  Councilman 
Craig, Councilman Ross, Councilman Peterson, and Councilwoman Ahrens  NAYS: None. 
 
GRUPO NUEVO AMANECER LEASE AGREEMENT: 
Mr. Williams commended Ms. Kent on her work with the lease agreement , and he stated 
staff had been approached by a group seeking a meeting space to hold Alcoholics Anonymous 
meetings several times per week.  A local church inquired about the vacant building formerly 
used for the police department, and Mr. Williams stated the lease agreement will call for an 
annual lease payment of $1 for the non-profit group (similar to agreements with the senior center 
and military museum).  The organziation will cover utility payments (water, gas, power, internet, 
etc.) while the City will remain responsible for major capital improvements.  Mr. Williams stated 
a few rooms in the building are still in use but are locked and not accessible to the public.  The 
rent of $157.25 reflects the average monthly cost of utilities, and Mr. Williams anticipates the 
group to be utilizing the front portion of the building several times per week.  The building will 
be used for a good purpose, and the lease will be on a monthly basis as there are no set plans for 
the future of the building, and a major capital repair could render the building inhabitable.  Upon 
inquiry by Councilman Craig, Mr. Williams stated meetings will be held in the evenings.  
Additionally, Ms. Kent stated the group will be given a key to the front door and have access to 
exit through the rear door.  Councilman Peterson commented on earlier plans for demolition of 
the building, and Mr. Williams stated it could be an option in the future.  Additionally, the tower 
is supported by a structure separate of the builing should it be demolished at a later date. 
Councilman Craig made the motion to approve the lease agreement between the City of 
Jerome and Grupo Nuevo Amanecer for use of a portion of the city-owned building located at 
124 S. Lincoln Avenue for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.  Second to the motion was made 
by Councilman Peterson.  After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following 
vote:  AYES:  Councilman Craig, Councilman Ross, Councilman Peterson, and Councilwoman 
Ahrens  NAYS: None 
 
COUNCIL REPORTS:

Councilman Craig inquired about the irrigation boxes on B Street, and Mr. Caton stated 
the boxes were being replaced.  Additionally, the grass removed with the boxes will be replaced 
as well.   
Councilman Peterson inquired about the military division moving to the new facility. Mr. 
Williams stated he toured the facility and that movement would take place in the summer.  He 
noted the contact person had changed and therefore he had not received any updates.  He also 
stated he spoke with Representative Jack Nelson recently and that he could reach out again if no 
other military division contacts were available.  Mr. Williams is still confident that the buildings, 
once vacant, will still be transferred to the City, and that there had been significant issues with 
the access road at the new facility. 
Mayor Barber stated he would be visiting department heads with Councilwoman Ahrens 
to tour city offices.  He thanked staff for assistance with the meetings and welcome 
Councilwoman Ahrens to the City. 
 
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 
 
Mr. Williams stated he attended the City Officials Day at the Capitol with Councilman 
Craig and Ms. Coderniz and that potential legislation was reviewed.  He anticipates decreased 
amounts in state shared revenues, shared revenue for highways, and less opportunity for grant 
funds issued by the state due to the large budget deficit.  He spoke with the two great legislators 
who have been reaching out to staff with questions and concerns, and he advised the Council to 
let him know of any other questions or concerns to forward to them. 
 
Mr. Williams addressed Councilwoman Ahrens and stated that times would be scheduled 
to meet with various departments to become familiar with operations.  Additionally, materials 
would be sent to the Council to review basic Council duties, and Mr. Williams spoke of the series 
of trainings available through the Association of Idaho Cities.  Staff would also be available to 
answer any questions she may have.  Councilman Craig inquired about the next district meeting 
offered through the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) and Ms. Chavez stated 
she would let them know.    
 
A workshop will be scheduled within the next few weeks to discuss a proposal submitted 
to the Jerome Urban Renewal Agency for the redevelopment of the northwest corner of Main and 
Lincoln.  The proposal includes a potential City Hall and Council Chambers, and Mr. Williams 
would like to review the proposal at length with the Council and discuss funding.  He noted the 
proposal’s design could be modified in any way and that the workshop would be scheduled 
during the lunch hour.  It will be a public meeting. 
 
ADJOURNMENT: 
 
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Barber adjourned this February 3, 2026 
regular meeting of the Jerome City Council at 6:15 p.m. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Christopher Barber, Mayor 
Attest: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk