The Preston City Council meeting held on April 8 began with a community comment by Chris Larsen updating the public and the council on the progress made in cracking down on illegal drugs of all kinds in Preston since last year. He noted the hard work of the officers, but also that it would not be possible without the public support.
The consent calendar was approved which included a 50% cut bond permit refund to Zackery Carter, 800 West 1400 North, for $437.50.
The approved business license report included Melanie Keller, 541 Ranch Loop Road, Preston Farmers Market Incorporated; Susana Padilla, 61 East 5th South, Susana Jewelry; Meri Hafen, 27 South State, Practikal Apothecary; and Travis Gledhill, 655 South 4th East Ste 500, Outlaw Vapor.
The highlight of the evening was the Stotz Equipment donation of $6,000 toward the lighting for the pickleball courts.
A public hearing date of Aug. 25 was set for the 2025 budget.
James Boyd, CAPSA Development Officer, came before the council to give the annual update on CAPSA and future plans noted that April is sexual assault awareness month.
Aspen Arnold spoke in behalf of the Idaho Trust Fund which is the lead organization for prevention of child abuse and neglect in Idaho. Their goal is to strengthen families. April is child abuse prevention month and their biggest activity month in bringing awareness of what they do.
The council approved supporting the Proclamation Supporting Military Caregivers before granting a variance to Jared & Becky Cox, 30 East 1st South, for a detached garage. The variance protects city infrastructure.
A lease agreement was approved for the continued management of land recently acquired from the hospital that is currently in use as agricultural property.
Jessica Smith came before the council representing the board of the Farmers Market. She updated the council on the status of the market and requested a one-time donation from the city for $500 which was approved.
Rose Bergquist and Trisha Montes, who have received their state licenses, once again came before the council for clarification on the next steps. Legal counsel continues to advise the city that a special election needs to be held. After much discussion the issue was again tabled to await more information.
Zach Stewart introduced himself to the council as a candidate for county commissioner in the upcoming election.
County Commissioner Robert Swainston came before the council to request building permit and sewer and water hookup fees be waived for the new Search and Rescue building that is being built.
The request was split into two parts with the waiving of building permits being approved unanimously. Waiving the sewer and water hookup fees was approved 2-2 with Todd Thomas and Terry Larson for and Chris Larsen and Brent Dodge against. Those against stated concerns over water scarcity and the need for everyone to pay into the funds for maintaining and building infrastructure. Mayor Keller voted in favor breaking the tie and the fees were waived.
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