December 15, 2020 This regular meeting of the Jerome City Council was called to order by Mayor Davis 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 David M. Davis, Councilman Robert Culver, Councilman Chris Barber, Councilman Brent “Oop” Johnson and Councilman Jason Peterson. Also present were staff members: City Clerk Bernadette Coderniz, City Attorney Ted Larsen, City Administrator Mike Williams, Public Works Director Brian Ahrens, City Engineer Tyson Carpenter, Building Official Dave Richey, Wastewater Superintendent Gil Sanchez, IS Director Carlos Hernandez, IS Field Technician Andy Newbry, Finance Director Ross Hyatt, Accounting and Budget Manager Lori McCrae, Library Director Linda Mecham, Planning and Zoning Manager Ida Clark, Human Resources Manager Esmeralda Chavez, Fire Chief Mike Harrison, and Police Chief Dan Hall.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Davis led the audience in recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

INVOCATION: An invocation was given by Pastor Whitaker of the Jerome Bible Baptist Church.

CONSENT CALENDAR: Those items contained in the consent calendar are as follows: 1. Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2020 regular meeting, December 1, 2020 regular meeting and December 1, 2020 executive session 2. Monthly Department Reports 3. Approve Claims Accu Sales/Keller Kustoms $264.00, Action Cycle Sales $2,000.00, Aerzen USA Corporation $1,522.00, Air St. Luke's $135.00, Capital Services $118.98, American Construction Supply & Rental $104.45, Analytical Laboratories Inc. $329.65, Andy's Heating and A/C Inc. $259.86, Argo Company $286.82, Auto Zone $54.58, B & R Bearing $95.79, Badger Meter $438.77, Barry Rental Inc. $292.32, Bonneville Blue Print Supply $119.00, Branom Instrument Company $2,197.50, Century Link $1,746.11, Centurylink Business Services $95.01, Chase Paymenttech $1,535.00, Cintas Corporation $30.29, City of Jerome $384,171.88, City of Twin Falls Fire Department $105.26, Coast to Coast Computer Products Inc $1,873.46, Wholesale Membership $180.00, Creative Culture Insignia LLC $996.50, Creative Product Source Inc. $151.42, Culligan Soft Water Service $110.05, D & B Supply $1,855.21, Daniel Hall $4.85, David M Childs $700.00, Dee Haycock $161.13, Dell $244.80, Dig Line Inc $124.44, Eloy Guadarrama $74.99, Environmental Resource Assoc. $93.17, Erica Petersen $66.16, Evident Inc $18.00, Farmore of Idaho $663.64, Fastenal Company $131.70, Ferguson Enterprises #3007 $117.82, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. $828.72, Fred Kenyon Repair Inc. $408.20, Freedom Electric Inc. $1,488.29, Freedom

Mailing Services Inc $2,000.78, Gem State Paper & Supply $686.02, Gem State Welder's Supply $1,050.96, Go-Fer It Express $309.00, Gooch Thermal Systems Inc. $833.22, Greatamerica Financial Services $4,486.50, Guillermo Garcia $100.00, H.D.Fowler $3,525.92, Hach Company $13,550.24, Harvey's Office Plus $139.90, Hub City Building Inc $3.85, Hydro Specialties Company $10,443.57, ID Electric Motor Service Inc $1,163.00, Idaho Controls and Automation $475.00, Idaho Materials and Construction $183.68, Idaho Power Co. $65,483.77, Idaho Power Company Lb 447 $128.54, Ingram Book Company $1,132.20, Integrated Technologies Inc. $110.61, Intermountain Fabrication LLC $1,852.19, Intermountain Gas Company $3,616.49, Jerome City Water Department $1,478.12, Jerome County $10,271.14, Jerome County Assessor $9.75, Jerome County Tax Collector $26,929.06, Jerome Printshop $193.00, J-U-B Engineers Inc. $12,181.86, Justin Neumeyeer $221.93, Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc $2,637.97, Lexisnexis Risk Solutions $31.50, Lombard-Conrad Architects P.C. $20,713.30, Magic Valley Electric LLC $155.00, Magic Valley Labs $8,108.40, McHugh Bromley PLLC $1,885.16, Metroquip Inc. $3,521.46, Michael Nuttall $85.07, Middlekauff $65.00, Midwest Contract Operations Inc $300.00, Mike's Repair $849.77, Minert & Associates Inc. $225.00, Mountain View Spraying Inc $61.00, Mower Office Systems $277.98, Munimetrix Systems Corp. $89.98, Napa Auto Parts $515.17, Paul's Auto Repair $624.46, Platt $21.50, Prevent Fire LLC S Corp $39.00, Project Mutual Telephone $295.31, PSI Environmental Services Inc $20,772.59, Randy Bryant $10.00, Renter Center $41.34, Rexel Usa Inc $402.71, Reynaldo's Mexican Food LLC $300.00, Sawtooth Veterinary Services $285.78, Signed Sealed & Delivered $250.46, Skaggs Companies Inc. $400.06, SKM Inc. $1,606.25, Something More $33.58, Southern Idaho Solid Waste $9,368.80, Superior Equipment $1,514.17, Sweet's Septic & Backhoe Inc. $500.00, Tacoma Screw Products Inc $14.33, Terminix Processing Center $79.00, Thatcher Company $5,876.36, Times News $461.10, Titleone $480,519.50, T-Mobile $292.98, Tore Up $395.00, Traffic Safety Supply Co Inc $4,861.72, Treasure Valley Coffee Inc. $171.00, Tri-State Tire Jerome $1,294.36, U S Bank of Idaho $1,724.57, U.S. Bank Equipment Finance $527.05, Unified Office Services $497.83, Upper Case Printing Ink. $2,937.50, Urgent Care of Jerome/Twin Falls $315.00, US Bank Credit Card $8,883.14, Valley Wide Cooperative $20,202.28, Verizon Wireless $3,317.15, W-Cubed Inc. $5,257.00, Western States Equipment $7,188.95, Western Waste Services $403.04, Williams Meservy & Larsen LLP $25,712.84, Xpress Bill Pay $819.40. Councilman Culver 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 Barber, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Culver and Councilman Johnson. NAYS: None.

POLICE PATROL VEHICLES: Chief Hall stated that the request for two (2) Dodge Durango all-wheel-drive police pursuit units is part of the annual vehicle rotation. The purchase is under the state contract through the Young Automotive Group in Burley although the vehicles priced higher than anticipated. The savings in equipment cost will keep the purchase within budget. Staff considered purchasing Ford vehicles but found that the costs of the Ford packages were approximately $1,500 higher than the Durangos. Chief Hall stated that the amount requested includes the vehicles, the equipment and installation of said equipment. Upon inquiry by Councilman Peterson, Chief Hall stated that tire studs have been used on the two-wheel-drive vehicles but all season tires are mostly used throughout the year. Additionally, studs were last used during the 2016-2017 winter storm. Councilman Culver made the motion to approve the Chief of Police to purchase two (2) 2021 Dodge Durango AWD patrol vehicles and to purchase and install associated equipment for the vehicle at a cost of $104,930. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson.

After consideration the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Barber, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Culver and Councilman Johnson. NAYS: None.

WATER LINE RELOCATE: Mr. Ahrens spoke of the bridge rebuild on Highway 25 and 100 West and that any utilities hanging along the bridge must be moved. Unlike the sewer line, a temporary water line was not an option and staff felt the best long-term solution would be to build a permanent line off of the bridge and through the canal to the other side of the bridge. This evening’s request is for materials to complete the short but intense 300-feet main line project. Mr. Ahrens advised council that Idaho Materials and Construction will be sought for construction work and that those labor costs will be presented to council at a later date. Materials for the project will be purchased now due to time limitations and increasing costs; the work must be completed by the end of January. Mr. Ahrens also stated that public works staff will also be working on the project. Upon inquiries by Councilman Johnson and Councilman Culver, Mr. Ahrens stated that the trench is approximately four feet under the canal and will house an 18” casing and the 10” water line. Mayor Davis commented on the unfunded project and Mr. Ahrens stated that staff had originally been told by Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) staff in June that the project would not happen within this fiscal year. However, staff was advised of a pre-construction meeting for the bridge project in October. He also stated that other capital projects within the budget (i.e. a main line replacement) will be rescheduled to allow for funding of this project. Councilman Culver made the motion to approve the purchase of materials needed to relocate the water mainline out from under the bridge that is being reconstructed on Highway 25 and 100 West. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Peterson. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Barber, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Culver and Councilman Johnson. NAYS: None.

PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR NEW WATER TANK: Mr. Carpenter stated the property to be purchased is a parcel directly behind the 10th Avenue water tank. Extensive negotiations have taken place between staff and the property owner with both parties agreeing to a purchase price of $65,000. He spoke of the location of the new tank along, landscaping and the relocation of the existing sewer line; the sewer line will run parallel to the existing irrigation ditch. Mr. Carpenter stated that the property owner has requested that the purchase be complete before year end. Mr. Larsen commended Mr. Carpenter’s efforts in working with the property owner. He also stated that staff agreed to the placement of the water tank to a certain extent as there were items that the property owner wanted but would not work with the project. Councilman Culver made the motion to approve the Agreement For Sale and Purchase of Real Property for the purchase of approximately 3 acres of real property for the placement of a new water tank with a purchase amount of $65,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Second to the motion was made by Councilman Johnson. After consideration, the motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Barber, Councilman Peterson, Councilman Culver and Councilman Johnson. NAYS: None.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Council members wished Mayor Davis a Happy Birthday and a Merry Christmas to everyone.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Mr. Williams stated that staff was unable to move forward with an employee Christmas Party due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of the party the City partnered with the Local Firefighters Union and Firefighter’s Association to provide each fulltime employee with a ham and $20 gift card. He stated that the City had a successful year due to the professionalism and quality of the staff. Much has been accomplished including records set for home building permits, property purchases and two major projects completed. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their support, wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and stated he looks forward to a successful 2021. Ms. Clark provided a brief update on the final plat for the Upland Meadows Subdivision and stated that a public hearing before city council is scheduled for January 5th. She also stated that a preliminary plat will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 12th for a large subdivision; a county conference room will be utilized to accommodate a larger crowd. Mr. Williams noted that Upland Meadows is the subdivision across from Lutheran Heights Subdivision, and the preliminary plat is the proposed Stauffer Estates Subdivision No. 2 by Cook Realty. Many wished Mayor Davis a Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to all; Chief Harrison also thanked Mayor and council for their support this year. Mayor Davis wished everyone a Merry Christmas and reiterated Governor Little’s words that the virus is the enemy in this pandemic. He is hopeful a vaccine will help resolve the animosity seen throughout the state and country

ADJOURNMENT: There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Davis adjourned this December 15, 2020 meeting of the Jerome City Council at 5:56 p.m..

By:

Mayor David M. Davis Attest:

Bernadette Coderniz, City Clerk