City Council Regular Meeting & Budget Hearing

CITY OF NEW MEADOWS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MONDAY AUGUST 11TH , 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 S. COMMERCIAL AVENUE STREET, NEW MEADOWS 2025 Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Present at City Hall were Mayor Julie Good, Council Members Jeff Parnett, Traci Foster, and Shiloh Ryker. City Attorney Dick Stubbs and City Engineer Grae Harper and Sandy Schiffman were present via Zoom. Staff present at City Hall was Sonya Brodhecker and Kyla Gardner Public present were Andy Brodhecker, Philip Good, Rachel Reynaga, Jessica Lillehaug and Bart Carpenter and Sheriff Ryan Zollman. Mayor Good opened the meeting at 6:31 P.M. Public Input Jessica Lillehaug had questions on the Brown’s Recycling center. Mayor Good let her know that we would be sending them a letter and then we would be doing an inspection on 9/1/2025 since their deadline was on 8/30/2025. Lillehaug also wanted to point out that they had picked up about 3 to 4 trash bags out of the river. Mayor Good said that we would let DEQ know that when they came. Reports Mayor’s Report Mayor Good presented her Mayor’s report to the Council Staff Reports Staff reports were presented to City Council with no questions. Discussion Items New Meadows Youth Center Flooring in childcare portion of the building done, youth center flooring next week. Electrical finished this week and next week. Painting is done except for door jams but will be done this weekend. Interior doors will be installed next week. The pre work will be done this weekend for the outside ramp and parking. The project is on time for preschool to begin on September 8th and the school will have access to the building the week before. New Meadows Subdivision update John Stone updated us with the following for the New Meadows Subdivision: As of today august 11th, all material needed to install the water lines on Peterson street have been delivered. The Contractor will start Tuesday and will have the road opened up by Thursday of this week. The delay was caused by the contractor exposing a storm drain that was not mapped or identified during the design process. Page 1 of 5 SB  CITY OF NEW MEADOWS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MONDAY AUGUST 11TH , 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 S. COMMERCIAL AVENUE STREET, NEW MEADOWS Adams County Sheriff’s Contract Sheriff Ryan Zollman states that they have had a contract going back to 2002, showing 40 hours of service in community and the cost is $33660.00. He says that his Highest Importance is on kids & Community. Said they didn’t do too many Ordinance enforcements. The population of the county is up to 100,000. He said the county has received a grant to fill 2 more positions. There was talk about the speeding issue on South Heigho and Sheriff Ryan suggested a four way stop be put on that street since that had been beneficial in Council on one of the streets, they were having trouble with. Public Hearing Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City of New Meadows Budget Mayor Good opened the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 City of New Meadows Budget at 6:59 P.M. There were no public comments. Mayor Good closed the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. Action Items TBD-2025 Annual Appropriation’s Ordinance  Council Member Foster made a motion to introduce by title only TBD-2025 Annual Appropriation’s Ordinance Parnett seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried. Kyla Gardner read ORDINANCE NO. TBD-2025 out loud.  Council Member Foster made a motion to approve by title only TBD-2025 Annual Appropriation’s Ordinance Parnett seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried. Municipal Prosecutions Service Agreement Mayor Good gave an explanation of the Municipal Prosecution Service agreement, explaining that the prosecuting attorney was paid $1500.00 monthly and if we had a Juror situation that went to trial that cost would be an additional $250.00 per half day.  Council Member Ryker made a motion to approve the Municipal Prosecutions Service agreement Foster seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried. Page 2 of 5 SB  CITY OF NEW MEADOWS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MONDAY AUGUST 11TH , 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 S. COMMERCIAL AVENUE STREET, NEW MEADOWS Depot Use During Labor Day Permission for the ACHC to use the exterior area for leftover items from yard sale and for a religious ceremony Labor Day Sunday. Council Member Ryker moved to make a motion to approve ACHC to use the exterior area for leftover items from yard sale and for a religious ceremony after Labor Day; Council Member Parnett seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried. Meadows Valley Early Learning Foundation Lease Council Member Ryker moved to approve the Meadows Valley Early Learning Foundation Lease; Council Member Parnett seconded the motion. Voice Vote indicated no opposition to the motion with all members signifying yes. Motion carried. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Short term RV use Application Bart Carpenter is applying for a short-term RV Application that will expire in November/December time frame since he is building a house at 233 Larae street. Mayor Good asked if there was access for Emergency services to get down the driveway during the winter months. All City Council members reviewed the application Permit  Council Member Parnett moved to allow the short-term RV Transitional permit Council Member Foster seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried High Mountain Cleaning & Property Services cleaning Contract High Mountain cleaning will provide cleaning services once per week to the City of New Meadows at City’s office upstairs at 101 S. Commercial New Meadows, Idaho. The City will pay ($35.00) per hour for its cleaning services.  Council Member Foster moved to approve for City Staff to move forward with the Cleaning contract with High Mountain Cleaning & Property Services at $35.00 per hour Member Foster seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried Cordelia Vargas Cleaning Contract Cordelia Vargas will provide cleaning services on an as needed basis after events in the freight Room of City Hall. The City will pay Cordelia Vargas ($45.00) Per hour for cleaning  Council Member Ryker moved to approve the Cordelia Vargas Cleaning Contract at $45.00 per hour/ as a need to basis after events in the freight room. Member Parnett seconded the motion. Roll Call Foster– yes, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes. Motion Carried Retraction of Ordinance 405-2024 Zoning Code Amendment Rear Setbacks Page 3 of 5 SB  CITY OF NEW MEADOWS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MONDAY AUGUST 11TH , 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 S. COMMERCIAL AVENUE STREET, NEW MEADOWS  Council Member Ryker moved to approve the Retraction of Ordinance 405-2024 Zoning Code Amendment Rear Setbacks Foster seconded Motion carried. Roll Call Vote:, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes Foster – yes. Motion Carried  Council Member Ryker moved to go forward into Executive Session 74-206(b)To consider the evaluation, dismissal or discipline of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student.; Council Member Parnett seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote, Ryker – yes, Parnett – yes Foster – yes. Motion Carried The Executive Session began at 7:19 P.M. City Council came out of Executive Session at 7:46 P.M. followed by Roll Call showing Foster, Good, Ryker and Parnett present. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda included Paid & Pending Claims, July 2025 Payroll, Meeting Minutes for July 14th & 23rd, 2025.  Council Member Parnett moved to approve the Consent Agenda; Council Member Ryker seconded the motion. Voice Vote indicated no opposition to the motion with all members signifying yes. Motion carried. Future Meeting Topics  Employee Evaluations  April, May & June 2025 Financials  Special Recognition to Hunter Brown for completing the IRWA mentorship program  Public Meeting for dogs in park site  Zoning Amendments for set backs  IP Rental & lease agreement renewals  Reopening Budget  Road streets committee report Adjournment Mayor Good adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M. Page 4 of 5 SB  CITY OF NEW MEADOWS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MONDAY AUGUST 11TH , 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 S. COMMERCIAL AVENUE STREET, NEW MEADOWS __________________________ ATTEST:_______________________ Julie A. Good, Mayor Kyla Gardner, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 SB