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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SODA SPRINGS, CARIBOU COUNTY, IDAHO HELD JANUARY 14, 2026. MEETING AND AGENDA NOTICES ARE POSTED AT CITY HALL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE PURSUANT TO THE IDAHO CODE. THE MEETING WAS HELD AT 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL SHOWED THE FOLLOWING PRESENT: Paul Gritton, Mayor Mitch Hart, Pres Ryan Carpenter Paige Byram Daniel Larsen ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Andrea Haderlie, Clerk Dan Squires, Director of City Services CeJay Golightly, Chief of Police Brock Byram Amanda Larsen Lanae Carpenter Jennifer Squires Curtis Keller Mayor Gritton began by discussing the delay caused by Councilman Carpenter's late arrival and the need for a quorum. Mayor Gritton shared insights from a meeting with Fish and Game about a deer migration corridor near Bayer Plant, noting 2,500 deer use the path. The meeting involved using drones to track deer movements, revealing a significant volume of deer using a specific path. Councilman Hart mentions the upcoming release of a drone video showing deer navigating barriers like highways and canals. Mayor Gritton and Councilman Hart discuss the deer's habitual behavior and the impact of new fences on their migration patterns. The deer's adaptability to change is highlighted, with deer being more habitual than elk. The conversation touches on the potential impact of removing a bridge on deer migration. Councilman Hart mentions the city's future growth plans and the need to avoid impacting deer migration paths. Director of City Services Squires commented that ITD extended the project's completion date to October, ensuring there would be no residential detours. He will coordinate and participate in planned pre-construction meetings with ITD, the city, and the contractor to review timeline, traffic routing, and communications ahead of construction (bid opening mid-February noted). Special Meeting start time 5:20 PM Brock Byram led the prayer, and Mayor Gritton led the Pledge of Alliance. Mayor Gritton nominates Daniel Larsen as the appointed City Council Member. Councilman Carpenter motioned to affirm the nomination. Councilwoman Byram seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Councilman Hart, yay, Councilman Carpenter, yay, and Councilwoman Byram, yay. The motion carried. Mayor Gritton swore in Councilman Larsen as the new city councilor, highlighting his qualifications and community support. Mayor Gritton administers the oath to re-elected Councilman Carpenter, who affirms his commitment to the Constitution and his duties as a councilman. Councilwoman Byram motioned to nominate Councilman Hart as Council President. Councilman Carpenter seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion carried. Councilman Carpenter motioned to accept the nomination for Director of City Services, Dan Squires, and reappoint Dan Squires as the Fire Chief. Councilwoman Byram seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion carried. Councilman Hart makes a motion to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2026, meeting, as presented, and dispenses with the reading of the minutes. Councilman Carpenter seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion carried. Councilman Carpenter motioned to adjourn. Councilman Byram seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THIS JANUARY 21, 2025. _________________________ Paul Gritton, Mayor ATTES: _________________________ Andrea Haderlie, Clerk
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