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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 10 24IA:II 11' l'A'":I:'1, J.N "' X11 IIR SITY, .AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 2�5 0:II :::,N' 1:"' : ::E:E'"::III: ":�::NG ................................................................................................................................I Bannock County Event Center 10560 N. Fairgrounds Road, Building A October 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Welcome: Commissioner Steve Brown Commissioner Brown felt like there was a different feel in the community and more collaboration with these joint meetings. Idaho State University: 0 Unified College Town Charter Initiative President Kevin Satterlee has been working with the City of Pocatello on an initiative to determine what it means to be a college town. President Satterlee would like to work with the City of Chubbuck and Bannock County on a similar initiative by setting goals, and determining priorities to create a college community. President Satterlee stated that we are all in this together, students don't just choose the university they choose the community. School District 25: • Bonneville Building sale Superintendent Doug Howell stated that the School District put this building up for auction, but had no successful bids. Since the auction the School Board had received multiple proposals from multiple organizations. Mr. Howell stated that the School Board had decided to accept a proposal from the Pocatello Neighbor Works for half the appraised value of the building. Pocatello Neighbor Works will be demolishing the building to allow for residential homes to be built. • Pocatello High School renovations Phase 1 will be completed by the end of October 2019. Phase 2 will start in the summer of 2020. Phase 2 will allow Pocatello High School to create a safer environment for students, and allow better opportunities for its students. • Board of Trustees election The School Board has two seats (Zone 3 & Zone 4) up for election in November. • Festival of Trees Festival of trees will start on November 19, 2019, and will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary. City of Chubbuck: Mayor Kevin England gave an update on the City's new City Hall. Mayor England talked about a presentation from the Realtors Association on a first time home buyers savings account, and the National Drug Takeback day. City of Pocatello: • Pocatello's Rebranding Effort Mayor Brian Blad stated that the City of Pocatello is going to launch a rebranding campaign in 2020. They had received 28 proposals from advertising companies from all over the United States. 0 Senior Building Ad -Hoc Committee Councilmember Rick Cheatum had been working with multiple groups that represent the seniors in the community to try and unite their efforts and resources. Mr. Cheatum stated that there is currently 9,200 seniors in Pocatello. Mr. Cheatum stated that the Ad -Hoc committee is currently looking for a location to create a destination for senior activities. 0 Update on Student Survey Mayor Brian Blad stated that the City of Pocatello and Idaho State University had put together a survey to find out what types of businesses and activates that students would support. Bannock County: • Event Center and Wellness Complex Guy Patterson gave an update on the event center. The event center is cutting down on fleet costs, and adding 60 horse stalls. The County is working with Live Nation to renegotiate its contract for concerts and to allow for more public access to the amphitheater. Mr. Patterson stated that they are looking at push bands for free concerts and a proper PA system. President Kevin Satterlee would like to coordinate efforts to attract entertainment for both the amphitheater and the performing arts center. • Proposed Jail Expansion Project Commissioner Terrel N. Tovey stated that the jail is at full capacity, and the county had been paying to rent space at other county jails, but there is no space currently available to rent. The County is going to use a Lease Purchase Agreement to fund an expansion of the jail. The County had looked at going for another bond and judicial review. Judicial review does not guarantee funding and still has to go to the public for a vote, and then all decisions are determined by a judge. The Commissioners feel like judicial review will end up costing the tax payers more. • Building Permits Commissioner Ernie Moser stated that all the County departments had been working together to correct issues and to be more efficient. Building Permits at one time where 3-4 months behind. The County has corrected this issue and is now staying up to date on building permits. 0 Veterans Services Commissioner Terrel N. Tovey stated that 10% of Bannock County residents are veterans. Bannock County and Idaho State University had created a great partnership to assist veterans with all the different programs that are available. Commissioner Tovey stated that there are currently 1,500 open cases for veterans, so the County had hired another part time employee to assist with these cases.