Jerome meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Jerome City Council to hold public hearing on FY2027 budget, fee increases

No decisions have been published from recent Jerome city meetings, as minutes are not yet available. The most consequential item on the horizon is the City Council's Aug. 18 public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget, a $1,750,709 amendment to the current year's budget, and potential fee increases.

Recent meetings

City Council (Aug. 4) – The agenda included approval of the FY2026-27 benefits package, the tentative 2026-27 fiscal year budget, and a tentative amendment to the 2025-26 budget, both with a public hearing notice for Aug. 18. Also on the agenda were findings for Ellie's Landing Planned Unit Development and a proclamation recognizing Firefighter/Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot Day. Minutes have not been published.

Urban Renewal Agency (Aug. 6) – The board considered adopting its tentative FY2026-27 budget and authorizing a public hearing notice for Aug. 27. It also considered approving a revised design under an exclusive negotiation agreement with Starr Corporation. Consent items included minutes, claims, and financial reports. Minutes have not been published.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 11) – The meeting was moved to Aug. 25. No other items were listed.

Upcoming: City Council public hearing (Aug. 18)

The council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2027 budget (Oct. 1, 2026 – Sep. 30, 2027) and an amendment to the FY2026 budget appropriating $1,750,709. It will also consider Resolution No. 08-26 on forgone collection for FY2027 and any fee increases over 5% or new fees. The consent agenda includes a payment of $25,004.73 to Westech Engineering LLC for Bio Tower Bearings/Repairs.

Coming up

• **Aug. 18** – City Council public hearing on FY2027 budget, FY2026 budget amendment, forgone collection, and fee increases.
• **Aug. 25** – Planning & Zoning Commission (rescheduled from Aug. 11); no agenda items listed.
• **Aug. 27** – Urban Renewal Agency public hearing on its tentative FY2026-27 budget (notice authorized at the Aug. 6 meeting).

Jerome meetings focused on land use, zoning, and budget; outcomes not yet confirmed

City Council — July 7: Annexation and Ellie's Landing plat on the agenda

The Jerome City Council's July 7 meeting included public hearings and scheduled votes on several major land-use actions, but minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those votes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Agenda items listed:

• Annex 75.4 acres near 100 North and 200 East to Residential 1 zoning
• Approve the final plat for the Ellie's Landing Planned Unit Development subdivision
• Introduce Ordinance No. 1254 regulating manufactured home siting
• Approve a beer and wine license for Puff and Stuff Smoke Shop at 1038 S. Lincoln
• Ratify minutes from the June 16, 2026 regular meeting

The annexation and Ellie's Landing plat are the most consequential items for residents because they directly affect where and how housing can be built in Jerome. The manufactured-home ordinance, if adopted, would set rules for where manufactured homes may be placed. Because minutes are not yet available, this roundup reports only what was scheduled for action, not what was decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 14: Comprehensive Plan map, Upland Meadows hearing

The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda included three design review action items, a public hearing on a 46-lot residential preliminary plat, and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.

Agenda items listed:

• Design Review — 103 West Avenue K (action item)
• Design Review — 213 South Lincoln Avenue (action item)
• Design Review — 217 South Lincoln Avenue (action item)
• Public hearing on 46-lot residential preliminary plat for Upland Meadows Subdivision #2 near South Tiger Drive
• Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, including city boundary and Area of Impact (action item)

The Comprehensive Plan map amendments matter because they shape future growth boundaries and what types of development are allowed where. The Upland Meadows #2 preliminary plat, if approved, would add 46 residential lots near South Tiger Drive. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — July 16: Budget workshop

The City Council held a special meeting on July 16 for a budget workshop discussion. The agenda listed a 12:00 PM call to order and a budget workshop discussion item. No specific votes or agenda items were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

City Council — Tuesday, July 21, 2026: The council will review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and consider contracts for the Downtown Streetscape Project and the Fillmore Street Rehabilitation construction project. The agenda also includes an Engineering Services Agreement with J-U-B Engineers for the Downtown Streetscape Project, renewal applications of alcoholic beverage licenses for Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, and a payment of $155,126.11 to Idaho Site Works for the Nez Perce to H St. Sewer line. A real property acquisition is scheduled for executive session review.

Note: All three recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in the official record, with minutes not yet published. This roundup reports what was scheduled for discussion or action; confirmed outcomes and vote tallies will be available once the minutes are published. Readers can consult the official agendas and minutes directly for authoritative detail.

Jerome City Council to weigh annexation of 75 acres, Ellie's Landing plat

The only public meeting in Jerome over the past two weeks had no decisions to report because minutes have not yet been published. All eyes now turn to the City Council, which meets Tuesday and will consider major land-use actions, including the annexation of 75 acres and approval of a new subdivision.

Recent meeting: Urban Renewal Agency

The Jerome Urban Renewal Agency met on July 2 to discuss the design for the Main & Lincoln project and review financial reports, including the Fiscal Year 2025 audit and June 2026 financials. The board also planned to approve the audit and consider July claims. However, official minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes can be reported at this time.

Coming up: City Council – July 7

The Jerome City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, July 7, with a full agenda that includes public hearings on several land-use items:

• **Annexation of 75.4 acres** – The council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing 75.4 acres near the intersection of 100 North and 200 East into city limits, zoned Residential 1.
• **Ellie’s Landing final plat** – The council will consider approving the final plat for the Ellie’s Landing Planned Unit Development subdivision.
• **Manufactured home siting ordinance** – The council will introduce Ordinance No. 1254, which would regulate where and how manufactured homes can be sited within the city.
• **Beer and wine license** – A request from Puff and Stuff Smoke Shop, located at 1038 S. Lincoln, for a beer and wine license will be up for a vote.
• **Minutes approval** – The council will ratify the minutes from the June 16, 2026 regular meeting.

All items are listed on the published agenda. Residents wanting to comment on the annexation or subdivision should attend the public hearings during the meeting.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Check the city website for time and location.