Gooding public meetings in 2024

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

The Gooding City Council will hold a work session on the River Wall Project, followed by a regular meeting with action items including the Michigan Street Waterline Replacement substantial completion, a handicap parking ordinance, office closure for New Year's, the 2025 meeting schedule, a sign for Clover Creek Estates, and a pay application for the WWTP project. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public comment, and department reports.

• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Michigan Street Waterline Replacement
• Handicap Parking Ordinance
• Office Closure for New Year's
• 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
• Keller Associates Revised GSE Construction Pay Application 22 for WWTP Project

The Gooding City Council approved several action items including a sign permit for Clover Creek Estates, a certificate of substantial completion for the Michigan Street Waterline Replacement, and the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The work session discussed the River Wall Project but took no formal action.

• Approved Ordinance No. 731 for handicap parking (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Certificate of Substantial Completion for Michigan Street Waterline Replacement (4-0)
• Approved closing City Hall at noon on New Year's Eve (4-0)
• Approved 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule as presented (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for Clover Creek Estates (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates revised GSE Construction Pay Application 22 ($108,391.95) and Pay Application 23 ($792,688.80) for WWTP Project (4-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear reports from the airport manager and an engineer. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from previous session
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion
• Report from Dale Thomas (Airport Manager)
• Report from Kent Atkin (J.U.B. Engineer)

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission met on December 11, 2024, and discussed several airport projects. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved meeting minutes (action item) — no vote tally recorded
• Discussed taxiway budget and master plan close-out (old business)
• Discussed re-evaluation of commercial operations fee (new business)
• Heard airport manager report: water hook-up finished on east end, AWOS re-certification completed
• Heard engineer report: taxiway expansion, blacktop rehab, hold on west 2 taxiway fingers, bidding Feb/March, construction start summer 2025
• Next meeting set for January 15, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider a variance permit for 2210 California Street based on a Planning & Zoning recommendation, and vote on four Keller Associates invoices for wastewater and waterline projects. The agenda also includes a handicap parking ordinance and permission to sample trees for emerald ash borer.

• Variance permit for 2210 California Street – action item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243527 for WWTP Project – action item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243532 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements – action item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243535 for Main Street Water Line Replacement – action item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243538 for Michigan St. Waterline Project – action item

The Gooding City Council approved a variance permit for 2210 California Street, following a unanimous recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board. The council also approved several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects, totaling over $100,000. A handicap parking ordinance was introduced but tabled for amendment. The meeting included an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved variance permit for 2210 California Street (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243527 for WWTP Project ($38,100) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243532 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements ($60,491.75) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243535 for Main Street Water Line Replacement ($1,528) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243538 for Michigan St. Waterline Project ($2,634.40) (3-0)
• Authorized PWD Bybee to sign IDL Permission Request to sample trees for Emerald Ash Borer (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including November 18 meeting minutes, accounts payable ($130,601.94), November payroll ($191,172.98), and November building permits (3-0)
• Tabled handicap parking ordinance for amendment

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance permit for 2210 California Street as an action item. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 24 public hearing and special meeting, and may enter executive session if needed.

• Variance permit for 2210 California Street
• Approve October 24, 2024 public hearing and special meeting minutes
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The Commission approved a variance permit for Tom Dehart to place a mobile home at 2210 California Street, with conditions including an adequate fire wall and semi-annual fire treatment. The October 24, 2024 minutes were also approved. The meeting adjourned after executive session.

• Approved variance permit for mobile home at 2210 California St (4-0)
• Approved October 24, 2024 Public Hearing and Special Meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider several action items, including selecting a right-of-way agent and setting public meeting dates for the River Wall Project. Other items include approving multiple 2025 airport and farm lease agreements, paying engineering invoices for airport and water line projects, and authorizing a sign permit for the school district. The agenda also includes a public hearing on parking in an alleyway.

• Proposal/Selection of Right of Way Agent for River Wall Project
• Public Meeting Dates for River Wall Project
• 2025 Airport Fuel Concession Lease Agreement
• Keller Associates Invoice #0242939 Main Street Water Line Project
• Sign Permit Approval for Gooding School District Main Street Sign Replacement

The council approved Patrick Galloway as Right-of-Way Agent for the Little Wood River Project with a $55,000 flat fee, reimbursable through USACE. A public meeting for the project was set for January 8. The council also approved multiple invoices, lease agreements, and permits, including airport-related items and a change order for the wastewater treatment plant. A request to allow handicapped parking in an alley was discussed but tabled pending an ordinance amendment.

• Approved Patrick Galloway as Right-of-Way Agent for Little Wood River Project (4-0)
• Set public meeting for River Wall Project on January 8
• Approved J-U-B Engineers invoice #0178869 for $6,253.85 (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Airport Year-End Financial Reports (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoice #0242939 for $22,460 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Change Order No. 2 and Pay Applications No. 22 ($142,594) and No. 23 ($792,688.80) (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2025 airport leases and aerial applicator permits (4-0)
• Approved holiday schedule: close at noon Dec 24 and all day Dec 26 (4-0)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss other business. The agenda also includes a possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1). The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 9:00 am.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Possible executive session (Idaho Code 74-206(1))

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency (GURA) met on November 14, 2024, with three members present. They unanimously approved the October 2024 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report showing an ending fund balance of $40,606.75. The board also discussed and will execute a contract with TOK, with no corrections needed. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $40,606.75 ending fund balance (3-0)
• Discussed and will execute TOK contract with no corrections

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items including a water connection request for 1973 E 1775 S, a hot water heater replacement for the library and clerk's office, early closures on November 27 and December 24 for holidays, and employee appreciation gifts. The meeting also includes routine consent items and department reports.

• Water connection request for 1973 E 1775 S
• Hot water heater replacement for library and clerk's office
• Early closure on November 27, 2024 for Thanksgiving
• Early closure on December 24, 2024 for Christmas Eve
• Employee appreciation gifts

The council approved a water connection request for a property at 1973 E 1775 S, with the owner paying for the connection and meter. They also authorized replacement of hot water heaters at the library and clerk's office, approved early closures on November 27 and December 24 at noon, and continued issuing M&W gift cards for employee appreciation. The consent calendar, including October meeting minutes, accounts payable of $143,209.50, October payroll of $138,630.24, and building permits, was approved 3-0.

• Approved water connection request for 1973 E 1775 S (3-0)
• Authorized hot water heater replacement for library and clerk's office
• Approved early closures on November 27 and December 24 at noon (3-0)
• Continued issuing M&W gift cards for employee appreciation
• Approved consent calendar including October 21 meeting minutes, accounts payable $143,209.50, October payroll $138,630.24, and building permits (3-0)
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss legal matters (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Tom Dehart for property at 2210 California Street. The variance would allow a mobile home to be placed 4 feet 4 inches from the interior park street and 7 feet 5 inches from an existing mobile home, deviating from standard setbacks. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Variance request for 2210 California St to reduce setbacks for a mobile home
• Public hearing to receive verbal and written comments on the variance
• Approval of September 16, 2024 public hearing and special meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a variance request to place a 60-foot mobile home at 2210 California Street, replacing a removed unit. After hearing public comments and staff reports raising fire separation and parking issues, the Commission voted 4-0 to table the item pending additional information on a fire wall. The Commission also approved the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Tabled variance permit for 60-foot mobile home at 2210 California St (4-0)
• Approved September 16, 2024 public hearing and special meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

The City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss a proposed ordinance regulating shipping containers and sheds. During the regular meeting, the council will consider approving four invoices from Keller Associates for various water and wastewater projects, including the WWTP project, wastewater system improvements, Main Street water line replacement, and Michigan Street waterline project.

• Review & discuss ordinance regarding shipping containers & sheds
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243075 WWTP Project - Action Item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243081 Wastewater System Improvements - Action Item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243083 Main Street Water Line Replacement Project - Action Item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0243084 Michigan St. Waterline Project - Action Item

The Gooding City Council approved four Keller Associates invoices totaling $79,110.70 for various water and wastewater projects. The council also discussed but did not vote on a proposed ordinance regulating shipping containers and sheds.

• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243075 for $14,875.00 (WWTP Project)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243081 for $64,150.25 (Wastewater System Improvements)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243083 for $1,620.00 (Main Street Water Line Replacement)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0243084 for $2,465.45 (Michigan St. Waterline Project)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. The agenda also includes other business and a possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1). The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report action item
• Possible executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items, including appointing a new Planning & Zoning Board member, approving or denying a special use permit for Calvin Kuntz at 1735 and 1845 Main Street, and acting on multiple engineering invoices and bids for water, wastewater, and street projects. The meeting also includes routine consent items like meeting minutes, payroll, and liquor license renewals.

• Appoint Jessica Brockman to the Planning & Zoning Board
• Special use permit for Calvin Kuntz at 1735 & 1845 Main Street – approval or denial
• Keller Associates bid evaluation & recommendation for Michigan St. waterline project
• Airport Master Plan grant closeout
• Library lighting proposal

The Gooding City Council approved a special use permit for Calvin Kuntz to expand existing facilities at 1735 & 1845 Main Street for RV and boat storage, following a unanimous recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board. The council also approved multiple infrastructure contracts and invoices, including a $142,200 waterline project award to Warrington Construction and a $19,573.89 library lighting replacement. All votes were 3-0 with Councilman Arkoosh absent.

• Approved special use permit for Calvin Kuntz at 1735 & 1845 Main Street (3-0)
• Awarded Michigan St. waterline contract to Warrington Construction for $142,200 (3-0)
• Approved library lighting replacement at $19,573.89 (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates pay application for WWTP pipeline CCTV at $58,219.73 (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoices totaling $135,860.25 for water and wastewater projects (3-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers taxilane project invoice for $76,998 (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Airport Master Plan Grant Closeout (3-0)
• Appointed Jessica Brockman to Planning & Zoning Board (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider granting a Special Use Permit to Calvin Kuntz for properties at 1735 and 1845 Main Street. If approved, the permit would allow uncovered and covered RV, boat, auto, and truck storage on the sites. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for 1735 and 1845 Main Street for RV, boat, auto, and truck storage
• Action item to approve June 27, 2024 public hearing and special meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for Calvin Kuntz to operate uncovered and covered RV, boat, auto, and truck storage at 1735 and 1845 Main Street. The vote was 4-0. The permit includes conditions such as restricted access via key cards, a fire lane, and lighting-only power. Some nearby property owners opposed the request, citing concerns about security, aesthetics, and property values.

• Approved special use permit for RV, boat, auto, and truck storage at 1735 and 1845 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved June 27, 2024 Public Hearing and Special Meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items, including awarding a contract for the Michigan Waterline Extension Project and discussing the sale of the old fire station. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes, payroll, and building permits, as well as a proclamation for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

• Award contract for Michigan Waterline Extension Project
• Discuss sale of old fire station
• Keller Associates invoices for various water and wastewater projects
• Local Rural Highway Investment Program grant closeout for sign project
• Planning & Zoning Board vacancy appointment

The Gooding City Council approved several Keller Associates invoices totaling over $180,000 for various water and wastewater projects, including the WWTP, 13th Ave Well SCADA, PH II Wastewater System Improvements, Main St. Water Line Replacement, Michigan St. Waterline, Seepage Test, and Water Facility Planning Study. The council also approved a proclamation for National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, authorized the mayor to sign a grant closeout for a sign project, and tabled the Planning & Zoning Board vacancy and the Michigan Waterline Extension Project contract. A discussion on selling the old fire station resulted in a decision to keep the building and assess needed maintenance.

• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242440 for WWTP Project ($24,662.62) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242442 for 13th Ave Well SCADA Programming Changes ($728.08) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242444 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements ($111,498.75) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242446 for Main St. Water Line Replacement ($22,830) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242448 for Michigan St. Waterline ($9,770.25) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0242511 for Seepage Test ($4,500) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Outlay Report Form #15 and Invoice #0242443 for Water Facility Planning Study ($6,450) (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Local Rural Highway Investment Program Grant Closeout for Sign Project (3-0)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to act on a property listing by Jesse Southerland TOK, approve an ICRMP annual premium invoice, and adopt the August 8 meeting minutes. The board may also enter executive session if needed. The meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2024.

• Jesse Southerland TOK property listing – action item
• ICRMP 24/25 annual premium invoice approval – action item
• Approve August 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report – action item
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, review a design for the northeast taxiway, and discuss commercial operator usage dues and storage fees. The airport manager and an engineer will also report.

• Review design for N.E. Taxi Way
• Commercial operator usage dues
• Storage fees
• Approve meeting minutes

City Council Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda

The Gooding City Council will hold two public hearings: one on the proposed FY2025 budget (Oct 1, 2024–Sep 30, 2025) and another on proposed increases to water, sewer, and sanitation fees. Following the hearings, the regular meeting includes action items on the annual appropriations ordinance, water meter rate increase, and fee increases for water, sewer, and sanitation services.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2025 budget per Idaho Code 50-1002
• Public hearing on new or increased fees: water base rate from $16.45 to $16.95, sewer from $16.20 to $16.69, sanitation residential 95 can from $11.82 to $12.18
• Ordinance No. 730: Annual Appropriations Ordinance (action item)
• Resolution No. 293: Water Meter Rate Increase (action item)
• Resolution No. 294: Raising Fees for Water, Sewer and Sanitation Services (action item)

The City Council held a public hearing and then approved the FY 2024-25 budget of $23,789,978, along with water meter rate increases and higher fees for water, sewer, and sanitation services. All votes were 4-0. A planning and zoning board vacancy was tabled due to no volunteers.

• Approved Ordinance No. 730, the annual appropriations budget of $23,789,978 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 293, water meter rate increase (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 294, raising fees for water, sewer, and sanitation services (4-0)
• Adopted Fall Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation (4-0)
• Approved Airport Grant Agreement for Taxilane Design Grant (4-0)
• Tabled Planning & Zoning Board vacancy due to no volunteers

Regular City Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 and act on multiple invoices from Keller Associates for wastewater system improvements and the WWTP project. Other action items include water mitigation, a water rights lease agreement with the City of Pocatello, and sanitation truck lease options. The agenda also includes a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy and authorization for the public works director to seek full interest reimbursement from USDA for the WWTP project.

• Adopt tentative budget for FY 2024/2025
• Keller Associates invoices for PH II Wastewater System Improvements (0242061, 0241692) and WWTP Project (0241695, 0242118)
• Authorization for PWD Bybee to request full reimbursement of interest from USDA for WWTP project
• City of Pocatello water rights lease agreement for 108 acre-feet
• Sanitation truck lease options

The Gooding City Council approved multiple invoices and contracts related to wastewater and water infrastructure, including a $304,095 payment to GSE Construction for the WWTP project. The council also adopted the tentative budget for FY 2024/2025 and authorized a sanitation truck lease with Umpqua Bank. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Keller Associates invoices totaling $213,565 for wastewater and water projects (4-0)
• Approved GSE Construction Pay Application 21 for $304,095 for WWTP project (4-0)
• Adopted tentative budget for FY 2024/2025 (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign City of Pocatello Water Rights Lease Agreement (4-0)
• Accepted Umpqua Bank lease purchase proposal for sanitation truck (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to Keller Associates SCADA contract (4-0)
• Authorized PWD to request full interest reimbursement from USDA for WWTP (4-0)
• Approved early closure of City Hall at 3:00 pm on August 14, 2024 for parade (4-0)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes from May and July 2024, receive a treasurer's report, discuss an industrial property update, and adopt the FY 2024/25 budget. An executive session may be held under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

• Approval of May 9, 2024 and July 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report
• Industrial area property update
• FY 2024/25 budget adoption

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

The Gooding City Council will first hold a work session on the FY24/25 budget, then convene a regular meeting to vote on several action items, including a variance permit for 325 Michigan Street, an insurance renewal, a lease agreement for Crop Jet Aviation, and an Idaho Power franchise agreement. The agenda also includes a BMX park design proposal and a request for additional funds for the SH-46/Main Street project.

• FY24/25 Budget Workshop
• 325 Michigan Street Variance Permit - Action Item
• Bryan Craig, Prescott & Craig Insurance; ICRMP Insurance Review & Renewal - Action Item
• W6, W9 & Containment Pad Lease Agreement for George Parker/Crop Jet Aviation - Action Item
• Idaho Power Franchise Agreement Ordinance Adoption - Action Item

The Gooding City Council denied a variance for 325 Michigan St and directed the fee be applied to a building permit. They approved leases for Crop Jet Aviation, adopted the Idaho Power franchise ordinance, approved a $284,525 pay application for the WWTP project, moved $22,750 into the SH-46/Main Street project budget, and authorized a $30,000 BMX park design. All votes were 4-0.

• Denied variance for 325 Michigan St, fee applied to building permit (4-0)
• Approved W6, W9 & containment pad leases for Crop Jet Aviation (4-0)
• Adopted Idaho Power Franchise Agreement Ordinance No. 729 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates recommendation for GSE Construction Pay Application 20 for $284,525 (4-0)
• Approved RC&D Cloud Seeding Invoice for $300 (4-0)
• Moved $22,750 into SH-46/Main Street Project budget (4-0)
• Authorized $30,000 BMX park design (4-0)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to review the treasurer's report and consider a quit claim deed transferring land to the city. An executive session may be held if needed under Idaho Code. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Treasurer report as action item
• Quit claim deed for land to be given to city as action item
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved two quitclaim deeds: one transferring 5.19 acres to the city and another transferring 14.15 acres to the URA. The board also approved the June 2024 treasurer's report showing a fund balance of $40,463.89. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved June 2024 treasurer's report (3-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed transferring 5.19 acres to the city (3-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed transferring 14.15 acres to the URA (3-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine approvals, then take up unfinished business including a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy and property cleanup. New business includes a variance permit for 325 Michigan Street, several invoices for water, wastewater, and airport projects, and approval of the Water Department Emergency Response Plan. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes and no action is taken during that time.

• 325 Michigan Street Variance Permit - action item
• JUB Invoice #0174100 for Taxilane Project
• Keller Associates invoices for WWTP, PH II Wastewater, Main Street Water Line, Water Line Replacement, Water Facilities Planning Study
• USDA Close Out Document Approval for WWTP Project
• Rock Facade on Welcome Sign South of Town

The Gooding City Council approved multiple engineering invoices totaling over $107,000 for water and wastewater projects, including $65,050 for the WWTP project and $27,930 for Phase II wastewater system improvements. A variance permit for a mobile home at 325 Michigan Street was tabled until the full council and attorney are present. The council also declined to move forward with a rock facade on the south welcome sign due to lack of funding.

• Approved JUB Invoice #0174100 for Taxilane Project ($14,703) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240921 for WWTP Project ($65,050.13) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240928 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements ($27,930) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240930 for Main Street Water Line Replacement ($8,342) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241694 for Water Line Replacement Project ($14,734) (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241691 and ORF 13 for Water Facilities Planning Study ($2,340) (3-0)
• Tabled 325 Michigan Street Variance Permit until full council and attorney present
• Declined to proceed with rock facade on welcome sign south of town

Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Special Meeting Agenda

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing and special meeting to consider granting a variance to Scott Zarate for 325 Michigan Street. The variance would allow an additional residential unit on a parcel with only 75 feet of frontage, below the city's 50-foot minimum per dwelling. The commission will take action on the variance after hearing public comment.

• Public hearing on variance permit for 325 Michigan Street
• Variance would allow additional residential unit on 75-foot frontage parcel
• City ordinance requires 50-foot minimum frontage per dwelling
• Written comments due by 5:30 pm June 26, 2024
• Action item on variance following public hearing

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to deny a variance permit that would have allowed Scott Zarate to place an additional residential unit on his parcel at 325 Michigan Street. The decision followed a public hearing where several neighbors opposed the request, citing concerns about property values, lot size, and existing conditions. The commission also heard from the fire chief, who recommended increased fire safety setbacks.

• Denied variance permit for additional residential unit at 325 Michigan Street (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2024, with several action items, including a Michigan Street water line agreement, a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy, and a proposal for IT/cyber security services. The council will also consider a fireworks application, a water fund CD renewal, a sidewalk installation agreement, and a request to place a snow cone shack at the city pool. Discussions are scheduled on the Water CAP Improvement Plan and property cleanup.

• Michigan Street Water Line Agreement - Action Item
• Planning & Zoning Board Vacancy - Action Item
• Jason Ramsey, True Leap Technology - IT / Cyber Security - Action Item
• State / Local Agreement for 24594, State Highway 26 to 10th Ave Sidewalk Install - Action Item
• Request to Place Snow Cone Shack at City Pool - Action Item

The Gooding City Council approved several action items including a state/local agreement for sidewalk installation on State Highway 26 to 10th Ave, a water line agreement for Michigan Street, renewal of a certificate of deposit at a higher rate, a fireworks application, and a request to place a snow cone shack at the city pool. All votes were 4-0. The council also discussed but took no action on a water CAP improvement plan, property cleanup, and a welcome sign rock facade.

• Approved State/Local Agreement for sidewalk install on State Highway 26 to 10th Ave (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 297 waiving reading for sidewalk agreement (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Michigan Street Water Line Agreement with Keller Associates (4-0)
• Approved moving CD funds to Washington Federal for 13-month term at 4.97% (4-0)
• Approved Phantom Fireworks Application (4-0)
• Authorized placement of snow cone shack at city pool (4-0)
• Added Michigan Street Water Line Agreement to agenda (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss airport improvements, including a water line for new hangars, east side improvement options, and a review of the N.E. taxiway design and naming. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and hear reports from the airport manager and engineer. This is a regular advisory meeting with no major funding decisions on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes (action item)
• Water line for new hangars
• Options for east side improvements
• Review design for N.E. taxiway
• Review taxiway nomenclature/naming

City Council Budget Work Session

The Gooding City Council is holding a budget work session to review the proposed revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2024/25. This is a working session focused on budget planning, not a regular decision-making meeting.

• Review of FY 2024/25 revenues and expenditures

The Gooding City Council held a budget work session to review the draft FY 2024/25 budget. No decisions were made; the session was purely informational and procedural. Topics discussed included a 7% COLA, health insurance increase, PERSI rates, garbage truck options, a K9 police vehicle, and utility rates.

• No decisions or votes taken; meeting was a work session only

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 3, 2024, with action items including a Planning & Zoning Board vacancy, an agreement with the East Side Water Users Association, and approval of two fireworks applications. The council will also consider several invoices from Keller Associates for water and wastewater projects, plus a recommendation for construction pay applications on the WWTP project. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes, payroll, and building permits, along with public comment periods.

• Planning & Zoning Board vacancy action
• East Side Water Users Association Agreement
• Outlet Fireworks and Big Mama's Boom Boom Fireworks applications
• Keller Associates invoices for Main Street Water Line Replacement and Wastewater Facilities Planning Study
• GSE Construction Pay Applications 18 & 19 for WWTP Project

The council authorized the mayor to sign the East Side Water Users Association Agreement, approved two fireworks applications, and approved several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects, including $437,462 and $312,075 in pay applications for the WWTP project. All votes were 4-0. No substantive decisions were made on the Planning & Zoning Board vacancy or the alley repaving request.

• Authorized mayor to sign East Side Water Users Association Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Outlet Fireworks Application (4-0)
• Approved Big Mama's Boom Boom Fireworks Application (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241251 for $1,379 for Main Street Water Line Replacement (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241247 & ORF 11 for $1,772 for Wastewater Facilities Planning Study (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241248 & ORF 12 for $5,150 for Wastewater Facilities Planning Study (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241249 for $55,860 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements (4-0)
• Approved GSE Construction Pay Application 18 for $437,462 and Pay Application 19 for $312,075 for WWTP Project (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Agenda

The Gooding City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel, followed by a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes action on wastewater treatment plant funding and an invoice, introduction of an Idaho Power franchise ordinance, and appointments to the airport advisory board. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and department reports.

• Executive session for legal counsel on pending litigation
• Jeff McCurdy, Region IV Development - WWTP funding action item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0241252 for WWTP project
• Idaho Power Franchise Ordinance introduction
• Mayor to appoint Airport Advisory Board members

The Gooding City Council held a special meeting to enter executive session for legal consultation and voted to support a coalition of cities effort. During the regular meeting, the council approved the consent calendar, appointed members to the Airport Advisory Board, introduced an Idaho Power franchise ordinance, and approved a $83,174.36 invoice for the wastewater treatment plant project. A budget workshop was scheduled for June 10.

• Approved consent calendar including May 6 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Kelly Gant, Todd Thomas, Doug Kulhanek, Ted Pierson, and Landunn Koyle to Airport Advisory Board (3-0)
• Introduced Idaho Power Franchise Ordinance, waived in entirety (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0241252 for $83,174.36 for WWTP project (3-0)
• Scheduled budget workshop for June 10 at 6:00 pm
• Voted to support coalition of cities efforts (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. They will vote to approve the April 18, 2024 meeting minutes and will watch an Association of Idaho Cities video series on planning and zoning. An executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1).

• Approve April 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Association of Idaho Cities Planning and Zoning Video Series
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to take action on several items, including a parking proposal from Don Gill, approval of the April meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, an invoice for a lot line adjustment, a quit claim deed for land to be given to the city, and renewal of a Community Development (CD) agreement. The board may also enter executive session if needed.

• Don Gill; Fair Parking - Action Item
• JUB Invoice #0171764 for Lot Line Adjustment - Action Item
• Quit Claim Deed for Land to be Given to City - Action Item
• CD Renewal - Action Item
• Approval of April 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes - Action Item

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved the April 2024 meeting minutes, treasurer's report, a $3,937.90 JUB invoice for lot line adjustment, and renewed a certificate of deposit at Pioneer Federal Credit Union. The board discussed allowing parking on URA property during the fair and rodeo, with plans to check insurance coverage. A quit claim deed for land to be given to the city was also discussed, with a board member to work with the title company.

• Approved April 11, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $41,473.26 ending balance (5-0)
• Approved JUB Invoice #0171764 for $3,937.90 for lot line adjustment (5-0)
• Renewed certificate of deposit at Pioneer Federal Credit Union (5-0)
• Discussed allowing parking on URA property during fair and rodeo; will check ICRMP coverage
• Discussed quit claim deed for land to be given to city; board member to coordinate with title company

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, welcoming a new board member, and discussing maintenance items like cleaning debris around the apron and windsock. They will also consider options for east side improvements and plans for Gooding Fun Day on May 31, 2024, with reports from the airport manager and engineer.

• Approve meeting minutes (action item)
• New board member introduction
• New hangars discussion
• Clean dirt and rocks around apron and building
• Gooding Fun Day - May 31, 2024

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission met on May 8, 2024, and discussed several ongoing projects. New hangars (NW1, NW2, NW3, etc.) have power poles installed by the city, and a water line is being installed by Pierson Construction. The FAA is in a 'coupon clipping phase' with an initial survey completed for new construction around the northwest taxiway; a bid is expected around January/February 2025, with $150,000 in entitlement money and an $800,000 projected project cost. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024.

• Approved meeting minutes (action item)
• New board member Kelly Grant pending city council approval
• City installed power poles for new hangars (NW1, NW2, NW3, etc.)
• City cleaned F.O.D. (foreign object debris) on apron and taxiway
• Goodwill Fun Day on May 31: commission members to help serve food from 3-6 pm
• Pierson Construction installing water line for new hangar; city providing pipe
• High Range hauled gravel for airport road improvements
• AWOS passed recertification

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

The Gooding City Council will hold a work session on the FY24/25 budget followed by a regular meeting. Action items include awarding a CCTV bid for the collection system project, signing a notice of authorization, approving invoices for wastewater and water facilities planning studies, and several other items such as an overlay district proposal and a prosecuting attorney agreement.

• Award CCTV bid to Dr. Pipeline for Collection System Project
• Authorize Mayor to sign NOA for CCTV Project
• Approve Keller Associates invoices for wastewater and water planning studies
• Consider proposed overlay district
• Approve prosecuting attorney agreement for Oct 2024-Sep 2025

The council approved a $56,570.80 CCTV bid for the collection system project, authorized the mayor to sign the notice of award, and tabled the proposed overlay district until after the budget is adopted. It also voted to discontinue supporting HomeServe after resident complaints about poor service. All actions passed 3-0.

• Awarded CCTV bid to Dr. Pipeline for $56,570.80 (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign NOA for CCTV project (3-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoices for wastewater and water planning studies (3-0)
• Allowed State Farm Movie in the Park event on May 31 (3-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign FY 24/25 REDS commitment letter (3-0)
• Approved Prosecuting Attorney Agreement for Oct 2024–Sep 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled proposed Overlay District until after budget adoption (3-0)
• Discontinued support for HomeServe service (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from its March 28, 2024 meeting and review a proposed design overlay district code. The agenda also includes a possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) if needed, followed by adjournment.

• Approve March 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Review proposed design overlay district code
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approving a 1908 alcohol license for Main Street, a TNT Fireworks application, and a resolution for an interim loan for the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The council will also consider waiving a building permit fee for a Senior Center carport and authorizing the mayor to sign an IWRB grant contract. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Main Street 1908 Alcohol License Approval
• TNT Fireworks Application Approval
• WWTP Interim Loan Resolution Adoption
• Request to Waive Building Permit Fee for Senior Center Carport
• Authorize Mayor to Sign IWRB Grant Contract #5225

The Gooding City Council approved several new business items unanimously (4-0), including a yard sale fundraiser at the dog pound, a building permit fee waiver for the Senior Center carport, an alcohol license for Main Street 1908, a TNT Fireworks application, a WWTP interim loan resolution, two Keller Associates pay applications totaling $1,092,519, and authorization for the mayor to sign a $4,000,000 IWRB grant contract. No items were removed from the consent calendar, and no public input or unfinished business was discussed.

• Approved consent calendar including March 28 and April 1 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Allowed yard sale fundraiser at Gooding Dog Pound on May 18 (4-0)
• Waived city portion of building permit fee for Senior Center carport (4-0)
• Approved Main Street 1908 alcohol license application (4-0)
• Approved TNT Fireworks application (4-0)
• Adopted WWTP Interim Loan Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Pay Application #16 ($519,138) and #17 ($573,381) for WWTP project (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign IWRB Grant Contract #5225 for $4,000,000 (4-0)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve routine items: the February 8, 2024 meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, the ICRMP 23/24 annual premium invoice, and a legal description and record of survey for industrial property. The board may also enter executive session if needed under Idaho Code 74-206(1). No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report approval
• ICRMP 23/24 annual premium invoice approval
• JUB legal description and record of survey for industrial property
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved minutes from February, the treasurer's report showing a $45,393.92 balance, a $1,086 annual insurance premium, and a JUB survey for industrial property. Members also voted to prepare a quitclaim deed transferring a portion of land to the city for presentation to the city council in May.

• Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $45,393.92 ending balance (5-0)
• Approved $1,086 ICRMP annual premium invoice (5-0)
• Approved JUB legal description and record of survey for industrial property (5-0)
• Approved motion for Yerion and Burg to prepare quitclaim deed for land transfer to city (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine approvals including meeting minutes, payroll, building permits, and seven airport hangar leases. Under unfinished business, the council will act on a change order for the wastewater treatment plant project. New business includes several Keller Associates invoices for water and wastewater projects, a proposal for public notification services, and a request to waive a sign permit fee.

• Keller Associates Change Order #2 for WWTP Project
• Airport hangar leases for Sierra Company LLP, Thomas Helicopters, Craig Muchow, Steve Winegard, Russ Pharris, Randy Quigley, Richard Breshears
• Keller Associates invoices for WWTP, PH II Wastewater, SCADA, Main Street Water Line, and planning studies
• TextMyGov Proposal for Public Notifications
• Gooding Historical Society Request to Waive Sign Permit Fee

The Gooding City Council approved the consent calendar including minutes, accounts payable of $757,789.36, March payroll of $220,699.82, building permits, and several airport hangar leases. They also approved multiple Keller Associates invoices for various projects totaling $59,883.52, authorized the mayor to sign a TextMyGov proposal for public notifications, and authorized the mayor to sign a Fair Housing Proclamation. A change order for the WWTP project was tabled.

• Approved consent calendar including accounts payable $757,789.36 and March payroll $220,699.82 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240594 for $26,920.02 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240602 for $17,906 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240598 for $402.50 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0240604 for $2,480 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoices #0240157 ($470) and #0240599 ($370) and ORF 9 (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoices #0240158 ($5,240) and #0240600 ($6,465) and ORF 10 (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign TextMyGov proposal for public notifications (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Gooding City Council is holding a special meeting with a single action item: a signing ceremony for the River Wall Agreement. This is the only item on the agenda, and no other business is scheduled.

• Signing ceremony for the River Wall Agreement (action item)

The Gooding City Council authorized the mayor to sign a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly rehabilitate the Little Wood River flood control channel. The river wall, originally built in the 1930s, has deteriorated and the agreement defines shared responsibility and cost-sharing for repairs. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).

• Authorized mayor to sign Project Partnership Agreement for rehabilitation of the Little Wood River flood control channel (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 15, 2024 regular meeting. The agenda lists no new or unfinished business, and the only other action item is a possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1), if necessary. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approve February 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)
• No new business listed
• No unfinished business listed

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items, including a change order for the wastewater treatment plant project, a contract for the airport taxi lane project, and various proclamations. The meeting also includes public comment and department reports.

• Keller Associates Change Order #2 for WWTP Project
• Airport Taxi Lane Project Contract
• USDA Construction Inspection Form Approval for WWTP Project
• Dog Pound Repairs
• City Hall Fire System Repair Quote by Delta Fire Systems

The council approved a professional services agreement for extending and rehabilitating taxi lanes at the airport. They also authorized closing 13th Ave E. during the weekly farmers market to improve safety, approved several proclamations, and authorized dog pound repairs up to $11,976.18. A change order for the WWTP project was tabled.

• Approved Airport Taxi Lane Project contract (4-0)
• Approved closing 13th Ave E. during farmers market (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Week of the Young Child Proclamation (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign National Senior Nutrition Program Proclamation (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Arbor Day Proclamation (4-0)
• Approved USDA Construction Inspection Form for WWTP Project (4-0)
• Authorized dog pound repairs up to $11,976.18 (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for Gooding Pharmacy at 445 Main St. (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed; it includes public comment, reports from the airport manager and an engineer, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Public comment period limited to 10 minutes per speaker
• Report from Dale Thomas, Airport Manager
• Report from Kent Atkin, JUB Engineer

The meeting was largely procedural and discussion-based, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Topics included a new hangar footing, taxiway cleanup, state-provided tie-down chains, and a closed reseal project contract. The commission also discussed finding a replacement for outgoing member John Gough, nominating Kelly Grant.

• Nominated Kelly Grant to replace John Gough on the commission (discussion only, no vote recorded)
• Requested city sweep apron and taxiways to address mud and rocks from people using them
• Noted reseal project contract closed; city should have received federal reimbursement
• Discussed meeting with FAA for concurrence on taxiway construction grant

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider two unfinished business items: a change order for the wastewater treatment plant project and a contract for the airport taxi lane project. The council will also hear a proposal on animal control and receive department reports. Consent items include meeting minutes, accounts payable, and February payroll.

• Keller Associates Change Order #2 for WWTP Project - action item
• Airport Taxi Lane Project Contract - action item
• Mike Ervin; Animal Control - action item
• Consent calendar: Feb 20 meeting minutes, accounts payable, February payroll
• Executive session if necessary under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The council approved the consent agenda including meeting minutes, accounts payable of $225,337.30, and payroll of $158,278.25. Two action items were tabled: a change order for the wastewater treatment plant project and the airport taxi lane project contract. A resident presented suggestions on the dog ordinance; council will review and consult the city attorney before next steps.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 20 meeting minutes, $225,337.30 accounts payable, and $158,278.25 payroll (3-0)
• Tabled Keller Associates Change Order #2 for WWTP Project
• Tabled Airport Taxi Lane Project Contract

City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

The Gooding City Council will hold a work session on winter parking, followed by a regular meeting with a consent calendar and several action items. Key decisions include approving a sign permit for the Gooding County Historical Society, paying multiple Keller Associates invoices for wastewater and well projects, and approving a contract and grant application for the airport taxi lane project.

• Gooding County Historical Society Sign Permit Approval
• Keller Associates Invoice #0240159 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements
• Keller Associates Invoice #0240155 for 13th Ave Well SCADA Programming Changes
• Airport Taxi Lane Project Contract and Grant Application
• Idaho Power Energy Incentive Check

The council approved several payments for infrastructure projects, including $551,950 for the WWTP project and $44,514 for wastewater system improvements. A winter parking discussion was held but no decision was made. Two items were tabled: a change order for the WWTP project and the airport taxi lane project contract.

• Approved Gooding County Historical Society sign permit (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoice $44,514 for wastewater system improvements (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoice $382.50 for SCADA programming changes (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates invoice $51,369.86 for WWTP project (4-0)
• Tabled Keller Associates Change Order #2 for WWTP project
• Approved Keller Associates Pay Application #15 for $551,950 for WWTP project (4-0)
• Approved JUB Engineers final reimbursement $30,263.80 for pavement rehab project (4-0)
• Tabled airport taxi lane project contract

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is holding its regular February meeting. The only listed action item is approval of the January 18, 2024 meeting minutes. No new or unfinished business items are listed on the agenda, and an executive session may be held if necessary under Idaho Code.

• Approve January 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the January 11, 2024 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, review an industrial park survey, and consider an invoice for a lot line adjustment. An executive session may be held if needed under Idaho Code 74-206(1). The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report approval
• Review of Industrial Park Survey
• JUB Invoice #0169186 for Lot Line Adjustment
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved a $7,200 professional services agreement with JUB for a lot line adjustment, with a 3-0 vote. The board also approved the January 2024 meeting minutes and treasurer's report, showing an ending fund balance of $48,885.43. Progress on an industrial park survey was discussed, with a member to clarify questions with JUB.

• Approved January 11, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 2024 treasurer's report showing $48,885.43 ending balance (3-0)
• Approved $7,200 JUB professional services agreement for lot line adjustment (3-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items, including paying Keller Associates for wastewater and water facility planning studies and improvements, and approving a Main Street waterline agreement. They will also vote on a sign permit for Les Schwab Tire Center. The meeting includes routine consent items, public comment, and department reports.

• Keller Associates Invoice #0231450 for PH II Wastewater System Improvements
• Keller Associates Outlay Report Form #8 and Invoice #0234176 for Wastewater Facility Planning Study
• Keller Associates Outlay Report Form #9 and Invoice #0234177 for Water Facility Planning Study
• Keller Associates Main Street Waterline Agreement
• Sign Permit Approval for Les Schwab Tire Center

The Gooding City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar including $1,167,772.95 in accounts payable, $158,134.18 in payroll, and January building permits. They also approved several Keller Associates invoices and agreements for wastewater and water system improvements, totaling about $22,919, plus a sign permit for Les Schwab Tire Center. No public input or unfinished business was discussed.

• Approved consent calendar: Jan 16 meeting minutes, $1,167,772.95 accounts payable, $158,134.18 payroll, building permits (4-0)
• Approved $20,366 invoice to Keller Associates for Phase II wastewater system improvements (4-0)
• Approved $670 invoice to Keller Associates for wastewater facility planning study (4-0)
• Approved $1,883 invoice to Keller Associates for water facility planning study (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Keller Associates for Main Street Waterline Project (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for Les Schwab Tire Center (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting

The Gooding Planning & Zoning Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting and conduct the yearly review of the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes a possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) if needed, followed by adjournment.

• Approve November 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Comprehensive Plan Yearly Review
• Possible Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will consider several action items, including reviewing a River Wall agreement and approving multiple invoices from Keller Associates for the WWTP project, water facility planning study, and Sr Ave Tank improvements, as well as Region IV Development invoices. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda approval, public comment, and department reports.

• Review River Wall Agreement - Action Item
• Keller Associates Invoice #0234170 for WWTP Project
• Keller Associates Outlay Report Form #7 and Invoice #0233135 for Water Facility Planning Study
• Keller Associates Invoice #0234174 for Sr Ave Tank Improvements
• Region IV Development Invoice #1503 & #1504 for WWTP Project

The council approved a draft Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army for rehabilitation of the Gooding Flood Control Project on the Little Wood River. Several engineering invoices were also approved, including $29,656 for the WWTP project and $30,852 for a water facility planning study. No public input or unfinished business was discussed.

• Approved draft Project Partnership Agreement with U.S. Army for flood control rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0234170 for $29,656.35 for WWTP project (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Outlay Report Form #7 and Invoice #0233135 for $30,851.86 for water facility planning study (4-0)
• Approved Keller Associates Invoice #0234174 for $103 for Sr Ave Tank Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Region IV Development Invoices #1503 and #1504 for $1,500 each for WWTP project (4-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024 meeting minutes as part of consent calendar (4-0)

Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

The Gooding Airport Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, visitor business, old business, a presentation by JUB Engineer Kent Atkins, new business, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Presentation by Kent Atkins, JUB Engineer
• Visitor comments limited to 10 minutes
• Meeting at Pilots Lounge, 1945 Airport Rd

The meeting was largely procedural with no formal votes. The commission discussed snow removal priorities, installation of a Prist system on the fuel island, and a taxiway project on hold due to FAA funding cuts. A name correction for engineer Kent was noted.

• Discussed snow removal: airport clears runway, taxiway, apron to fuel island; hangar owners call Dale Thomas for snow removal up to 10 feet from hangars
• Noted Prist system installed on fuel island
• Noted taxiway project on hold due to FAA fund cuts
• Corrected name of Kent Adkins to Kent Atkin per request

Urban Renewal Meeting

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review an industrial property survey, consider payment of an invoice for a lot line adjustment, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear the treasurer's report. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review Industrial Property Survey
• JUB Invoice #0169186 for Lot Line Adjustment
• Approve November 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Treasurer Report
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The Gooding Urban Renewal Agency approved a $3,308.56 invoice from JUB for a lot line adjustment and approved the November 2023 meeting minutes and treasurer's report. The board discussed an ongoing industrial property survey and a river wall project that will use URA land for debris storage.

• Approved JUB Invoice #0169186 for $3,308.56 for lot line adjustment (4-0)
• Approved November 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $48,885.43 ending fund balance as of Dec. 31, 2023 (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Gooding City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024, swearing in two council members and electing a council president. The council will also consider several action items, including the FY23 audit report, an animal control matter, and multiple contracts and invoices from Keller Associates for water and wastewater projects, as well as a grant application for the 4th Ave Bridge replacement.

• Oath of office for Mitch Arkoosh and Jan Shepherd
• FY23 audit report from Workman & Company
• Airport hangar lease for Tim Jeneson for Hangar E9 Unit 9
• Keller Associates invoices and pay applications for wastewater and water facility projects
• Authorize submission of 4th Ave Bridge replacement grant

The council approved a $908,912 pay application for the WWTP project, re-elected Mitch Arkoosh as council president, and authorized grant applications for a bridge replacement and a TAP grant. Several other invoices and the FY23 audit report were accepted. Residents raised concerns about cyber bullying and dangerous dog policies, which the council noted for follow-up.

• Approved $908,912 pay application for WWTP project (4-0)
• Re-elected Mitch Arkoosh as Council President (4-0)
• Approved $6,695 and $2,070 invoices for wastewater facility planning study (4-0)
• Approved $4,970 and $807 invoices for water facility planning study (4-0)
• Approved $52,898 invoice for PH II wastewater system improvements (4-0)
• Authorized Keller Associates to submit 4th Ave Bridge Replacement Grant (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Letter of Commitment for TAP Grant (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 288 for destruction of records (4-0)