City of Rupert

The council meeting included a presentation of the Build a Better Mousetrap Award. Discussions and a possible acceptance of the Eligibility Study for Shelton Property were tabled. A public hearing was held regarding the creation of industrial wastewater utility rates and electric department solar application fees, followed by the adoption of resolutions for wastewater industrial rate creation, electrical rate increases, and grant agreement authorization. The council discussed and approved a contract for services with High Output Development and an agreement for the 100 West Sidewalk Grant Project with the Idaho Department of Transportation. There were also discussions regarding the Snake River Seed Property and the Pool cover project. An executive session was held, and the City Administrator's evaluation was approved.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month was read and signed. A public hearing was held regarding rate increases and the creation of certain fees for recreation and industrial wastewater. Resolutions were adopted to amend recreation and wastewater fees. An ordinance was adopted to amend the city code regarding wastewater PH levels. The council discussed and approved waiving fees and providing services for the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event. An executive session was held, followed by a general discussion regarding various city projects.

The meeting included a public hearing for the Shelton Annexation, which was continued to a future date. The council approved the Country Fields Phase 4 final plat. The Water Facilities Planning Study was presented and approved. The appointment of Bea Villacana to the Library Trustees Board was ratified. The council agreed to move the November meeting to a different date due to a holiday.

The council meeting included a proclamation recognizing Landscape Architecture Month and discussions and possible actions regarding REDS projects and applications. The council also discussed and possibly approved waiving fees and providing services for the Easter Egg Hunt event on the Square. Furthermore, there was a discussion and possible approval of the revised ESPA City Agreement for Allocation of Mitigation Obligations under the Final Settlement Agreement. The council also discussed and possibly approved the purchase of a Police Department vehicle and associated paperwork. An executive session was held for discussions under specific subsections of the Idaho code.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The annexation, zoning designation, and preliminary plat approval for the Shelton States Subdivision were tabled until the necessary paperwork is submitted. The amendment of the Country Fields Subdivision Preliminary Plat was approved. Public hearings were held regarding increases in certain utility rates, followed by the adoption of resolutions for revised wastewater charge rates, sanitation rates, and water rates. The council also discussed and tabled the eligibility studies and URA findings for the Shelton and Frulact properties until the next meeting. The industrial wastewater agreements with Brewster and Idahoan were approved, and the old Animal Control transport van was declared surplus.