Rexburg Urban Renewal Agency
Meeting Minutes – March 15, 2023
Attendance
Members: Williams Riggins, Tisha Flora, Mike Glasscock, and Dustin Parkinson.
Members via Zoom: Robert Chambers and Traci Peterson
City of Rexburg: Scott Johnson, Scott Miller, and Matt Nielson
Madison County: Bradley Petersen
Administrative Support: Taylor Carr
Welcome
Chairman William Riggins called the meeting to order.
Administrative Items
- The February 15th Meeting Minutes were reviewed. It was noted that the Executive Session scheduled for March 15, and mentioned in the minutes, would not take place. A motion to approve the mintues was made by Mike Glasscock and a second was made by Tisha Flora. The motion passed unanimously with all members saying “aye.”
- Matt Nielson presented the invoices listed below, which totaled $3,110.25. Tisha Flora made a motion to approve the invoices listed as of March 15th. The second was made by Robert Chambers. The motion passed unanimously with all members saying “aye.”
- Sharptail: $534.75
- Clearwater Financial: $1,550.00
- Altura Community Consulting: $657.00
- Elam & Burke: $193.50
- Parkers Septic Tank: $175.00
Election of Officers of the Rexburg Urban Renewal Agency
Chairman Riggins proposed a motion be made to ratify the members of the Board of the Rexburg Urban Renewal Agency as currently constituted: William Riggins as Chairman, Traci Peterson as Vice-Chairman, Randall Porter as Secretary, Robert Chambers, Tisha Flora, Dustin Parkinson, Mike Glasscock, as Board Members, Matt Nielson as Treasurer, and Scott Miller and Taylor Carr as Administrators. Dustin Parkinson made a motion to ratify members as currently constituted. Mike Glasscock made a second motion. The motion passed unanimously, with all members saying, “aye.”
Annual Report Presentation
Chairman Riggins opened the public hearing for the 2022 Annual Report. Scott Miller gave a synopsis of the Annual Report. The Board Members had the following comments: On page one second paragraph, “help” should be held; On page four, the term RFP is incorrect. It was authorization given to Clearwater Financial to go forward with negotiations; On page 5, there was no mention of the 7th South Roundabout that was constructed, which was a major project in the University Boulevard District; On page 8, there was no mention of the 7th North projects that were completed.
There was no comment from the public. The comment period was closed. Robert Chambers made a motion to approve the 2022 Annual Report, with the amendments to be made. Traci Peterson made a second motion. The 2022 Annual Report was approved unanimously by all members saying, “aye.” Tisha Flora made a motion to accept Resolution 2023-01 to approve the 2022 Annual Report. Robert Chambers made a second motion. The motion and Resolution 2023-01 were passed by all members saying “aye.”
Other Business
Scott Miller made the Board Members aware of an Idaho State Bill that will be presented to the State House. The bill would limit what Urban Renewal Agencies can do, specifically not allowing economic development, and only applying to blight. Farmland would also be difficult to create a new District in, and would limit the projects and impact the Urban Renewal Agency can have on the community. Scott Johnson expressed concern that Urban Renewals are one of the only ways the community can help itself without asking the state or federal government for money.
As more information comes out, Scott Miller will share with the Board. It was also decided that a letter would be drafted to Senator Ricks to express the Board’s concern. A meeting would also be attempted to be made with Chairman Riggins and Senator Ricks. The desire to reach out to other Urban Renewal Agencies in the area to make sure they were all on the same page was expressed.
Dustin Parkinson updated the Board on the Fire District Dispatch Center that was proposed in the last meeting. The County has decided to not pursue a Regional Dispatch Center nor build a new one at the current fire station.
Minutes prepared and submitted by Taylor Carr.
Minutes approved by the Board on April 19, 2023.
Signed: William Riggins, Chairman