Steven Freemyer

The City Council meeting addressed several key business items. Decisions were made regarding the acquisition of the Emmett Fire Department Type 3 Engine, utilizing various funding sources including capital improvement, reimbursement, and general funds. The Council approved an Agreement for Professional Services with Keller Associates, Inc. for the Transportation Master Plan Update, and awarded a quote to Goble Sampson Associates for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier rebuild. Furthermore, the process to acquire the Idaho Fish and Game Surplus Property (Emmett Airport Pond) was initiated. A Dog Impound & Sheltering Agreement was tabled until the second meeting in February. Discussion and a motion to table occurred regarding the Preliminary Plat for Proposed Treasure Hills Subdivision (PP 25-004) due to concerns over roadway conditions, lack of secondary access, pedestrian safety, and lighting, with the decision deferred to allow for City Code citation clarification. Department activity reports were received from various departments including Building Official/City Planner, Treasurer, Fire Department, Library, Public Works, Systems Administrator, and City Clerk. The meeting concluded after public comment and adjournment.

The City of Emmett Council meeting included the Proclamation of the Emmett Public Library Centennial Year, followed by an annual update from the CEO of Valor Health. The consent agenda, which was approved, included the minutes from the December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting and approval of accounts payables. Key non-consent agenda items included the installation of re-elected Councilors Harris, Resinkin, and Nebeker, and the subsequent election of Councilor Butler as Council President by acclamation. The council approved the appointment of Lynsie Vickery as Assistant (Deputy) Fire Chief and adopted Resolution #R2026-01 concerning a rounding adjustment for solid waste rates, and Resolution #R2026-02 adopting the City's Purchasing Policy. Further actions included approving a purchase from Axon Enterprise, Inc., approving Pay Request No 6 for the Upper Pressure Zone 1 Storage Tank project, and granting a one-year time extension for Rocky Mountain Companies to file a Final Plat for Long Horn Acres Subdivision, Phase 2. Department activity reports were received, and following an executive session to discuss imminent litigation, the council directed outside counsel to proceed with the direction given.

The regular council meeting included standard proceedings such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a community invocation. Key business items involved the payment for the Emmett Fire Department Type 3 Engine, approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Keller Associates, Inc. for the Transportation Master Plan Update, consideration of a quote for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier rebuild, and the acquisition of Idaho Fish and Game surplus property at the Emmett Airport. The council also addressed the Dog Impound & Sheltering Agreement with Pet Adoption League of Gem County and a Preliminary Plat for the Proposed Treasure Hills Subdivision. Various department heads provided activity reports.

The City Council meeting addressed numerous items across its departments. Key actions included approving the Consent Agenda, which covered previous minutes and accounts payable. Under the Non-Consent Agenda, the Council approved the Citizen Portal Services Agreement and Merchant Agreement with Nuvei. Resolution #R2025-10 was approved, authorizing an adjustment for Building Permit and Plan Review Rates to the nearest nickel. The Council also approved the purchase of a 2021 Crafco Supershot 250D Chip Sealer. Furthermore, Resolution #R2025-11 was approved, supporting a project identification submittal for the 12th St and Substation Intersection construction to LHTAC, and the corresponding ITD Right of Way Activities Certificate of Completion was approved. Departmental activity reports were received from Building Official/City Planner, Treasurer, Fire Department, Library, Police Department, Public Works, Systems Administrator, and City Clerk. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to consider the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent.

This document evaluates the existing transportation network within the City of Emmett, identifies needs, and presents a plan to address those needs. It covers existing conditions including roadways, structures, intermodal transport, access management, traffic volumes, and safety. The plan details asset management strategies for pavements and signs, outlines a future transportation system vision including truck routes, a bypass corridor, and new roads, and provides site-specific analyses and capital improvement projects. It establishes a long-range Capital Improvement Plan and is intended as a living document to continually identify and prioritize transportation deficiencies.