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Christy Lewis described multiple graffiti incidents over a single week and said that when she reported the vandalism online, she received a code-enforcement notice requiring cleanup or a fine rather than a police report she could provide to her insurer. Lewis said her employer has been in the neighborhood for decades and described the graffiti as costly to remove; she said the building was tagged again multiple times after the initial report.

Council members asked whether police could make contact and whether the owner or manager (Stan Thieberg) should be reached; the mayor offered to have police department staff follow up and asked staff to have an officer contact the business the next day. Lewis said she had gone to the police station earlier in the week but that initial reporting had been redirected to an online graffiti-reporting process.

No formal council action was taken; the mayor directed staff to have the police department contact Lewis and coordinate on reporting and enforcement distinctions between graffiti and vandalism.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pocatello City Council Meeting 09 18 25","oneSentenceSummary","A business owner who said her company was repeatedly vandalized urged the council to clarify enforcement and reporting processes after receiving only code-enforcement notices rather than police reports for insurance purposes.","taxTitle","Pocatello City, Bannock County, Idaho","taxId",5619,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462743,"Votes at a glance: council approves multiple routine items including grants, leases and a construction contract",1520,224000,1744000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5796897-bfe9a72c53026a86ea26febc2362d742&start=224&end=1744","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5796897-bfe9a72c53026a86ea26febc2362d742/thumbnail_224000.jpg","/articles/6462743/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Votes-at-a-glance-council-approves-multiple-routine-items-including-grants-leases-and-a-construction-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462743-6311c14262b1ae9dd95cb6d082711195/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185241&Signature=NY5AO~8~d6rTgCnn~tw2lPcJYVW2VfE51RM8T1yJ1nN12am~lXelrQRjWnveSVKFeVrj2q6ztm~rv78HiFcjByzQEVqdLlKjn~kOWCFEu55iI8e~eRD8QZCC1JctXLlS1bx0D~i1ca7vq8Rss~psfnDRsND6MbkpBMPaAOyfJ8K4UMsD3xxgArerPDHCSlywmRke5DdDKKibvXZg-ZZr5M6xTItBRc763a0wU984M0g611pw2~Ku8-JklPx20RF612Dn8u-HE2Z1CWvDV11Aex~gCHvi641mWxSIIeCEOOLSe4JNGtEkjGV9O-gjGr24cSNtEBf6Ej-MBGhjVF-evg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a single meeting the Pocatello City Council approved a number of routine and substantive items by roll-call votes.

Consent agenda: The council approved a consent agenda covering minutes, material claims, treasurer’s report, and a mayoral reappointment to the Pocatello Arts Council (Delina Foster, term 10/21/2025–10/21/2028). The council also adopted a revocation of an earlier decision to vacate a right of way at Santner Lane after the adjacent owner rescinded the application, and approved a planned-unit development request for Northgate Ridge (approximately 20.41 acres east of Portniff Urgent Care at 2850 Olympus Drive) for about 283 lot-line townhomes and common areas; one consent item (agenda item f) was omitted from the motion at the bench.

US DOT grant: Council authorized submission of a U.S. Department of Transportation Innovative Finance and Asset Concessions grant application for a transload facility feasibility analysis at Pocatello Regional Airport; the application describes total project costs of $1,000,000 and stated no city match would be required. The council authorized the mayor to sign grant documents if awarded, subject to legal review.

Police union collective bargaining agreement: The council adopted the FY2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, local lodge number 13. Heather Buchanan, human resources director, said the estimated fiscal impact of the new pay table for sworn officers was about $525,000 (estimate subject to change). The council recorded a roll-call vote approving the agreement and authorized the mayor to sign documents, subject to legal review.

Surplus property exchange: The council declared a 0.11-acre parcel and an adjacent vacated portion of Lincoln Avenue as underutilized and expressed intent to exchange those city-owned properties for real property of equal or greater value owned by Jack Brennan, under Idaho Code Title 50, Chapter 14 (conveyance of property). The motion authorized the mayor to sign applicable documents, subject to legal review.

Airport lease: The council adopted a resolution approving a lease with RDM On-Site and Infinite Hydraulics for about 4,208 square feet of warehouse space at the airport for cold storage. Lease term is five years with a starting rent of $553.80 per month, annually adjusted by CPI with a full rate review in 2026 and every five years thereafter.

Use agreement for historic tours: Council approved a use agreement allowing Historic Old Town Pocatello Foundation, Inc. access to the old downtown bus depot for investigative research and operation of 2025 haunted-history walking tours; Pocatello Regional Transit will allow use and staff described the bus depot as a “hot spot” for the tours.

Construction contract award: The council awarded construction-manager/general-contractor (CMGC) services for a new Riverside Golf Course clubhouse to Construction Services Incorporated, accepting staff recommendations and authorizing the mayor to sign contract documents; funds for the project are allocated to the golf capital improvement project fund.

Each of the above items was moved, seconded, and adopted by roll call; individual roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The Pocatello City Council approved a consent agenda and several separate items including a US DOT grant application authorization, a police union collective bargaining agreement, a surplus-property exchange intent, an airport lease, a use agreement for haunted-history tours, and a construction-manager contract award for Riverside Golf Course.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462747,"Council adopts final FY25 budget amendments, increasing appropriations by $5.4 million",1257,864000,2121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5796897-bfe9a72c53026a86ea26febc2362d742&start=864&end=2121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5796897-bfe9a72c53026a86ea26febc2362d742/thumbnail_864000.jpg","/articles/6462747/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/Council-adopts-final-FY25-budget-amendments-increasing-appropriations-by-54-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462747-70ca0ff077bda1f890d939d15b0dc3d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185241&Signature=fIyfIIXmcDvJczSpu9ylPmTogv058mTL2HN87nDBL6OhXDQjysiiROwNeLcW5wRwBBBIE3kLR7IbeGAv~0g5-lbRbfq6YMl9-m2ugwlYIAL3IuscYO-c0~tZdo~DTDxsXZsBT1f3RxAZe1r2~Qzf~70iysDr5n70N4G1VJLdHxWVzb3FhQOGQWX-Is9W71ijLwnwmYvuXOQnALSmQybPN4npR4b04NqdRTSHzj-lN7pzPOOc3l2NlIEVLy1sg0e7Mfgj22PS8edoUJuwd7FZepURp-qyWpalWPZuh52YESYRkw8LHk5F6aGkljCVRzDaR79SvDMSiIdC6KgpP2vuqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pocatello City Council adopted an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 appropriations ordinance, increasing total city expenditures by $5,399,717 to account for additional revenue, grant awards and previously unappropriated cash balances.

Bonnie Schroeder, controller with the finance department, explained the amendment at a public hearing and said state law requires the hearing before appropriation changes; she described the amendment as a “tune up” aligning appropriations with actual revenue and expenditures and noted this was the second adjustment to FY25. A member of the public voiced opposition to a $350,000 transfer from Fund 78 intended for rebranding, saying the city had not provided earlier council deliberations on the timing and execution of that rebranding and expressing concern about remaining balances for the Riverside Clubhouse project.

Schroeder and other staff clarified that there had been a separate $1,500,000 allocation for the clubhouse and a separate set-aside of $1,000,000 for rebranding; she also said final clubhouse figures were not yet available. After public comment the council closed the hearing and proceeded to consider an ordinance that lists affected funds and states the increases are to be paid from grants, unexpected revenues and unappropriated cash balances.

A motion to publish and read the full ordinance and to place it on final passage was made and seconded. The roll-call vote recorded affirmative votes and the ordinance passed, formally increasing FY25 appropriations by $5,399,717.

The ordinance amends prior appropriation ordinances (referenced as ordinance numbers 3148 and 3156 in the reading) and lists funds affected including the general fund, street fund, parks and recreation, water, water pollution control, transit, sanitation, and multiple grant accounts. The finance department said the amendment reflects grants received and timing changes in project expenses.

Public records associated with the ordinance and the supporting budget amendment packet were made available on the city’s website as part of the meeting materials.","After a public hearing and comments about rebranding funds, the Pocatello City Council adopted an ordinance increasing FY25 appropriations by $5,399,717 to reflect extra grants, revenues and unappropriated cash balances.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6462751,"City Council overturns taxi-license denial for Daryl Fox after applicant details past convictions and recent conduct",358,458000,816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5796897-bfe9a72c53026a86ea26febc2362d742&start=458&end=816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5796897-bfe9a72c53026a86ea26febc2362d742/thumbnail_458000.jpg","/articles/6462751/Pocatello-City/Bannock-County/Idaho/City-Council-overturns-taxi-license-denial-for-Daryl-Fox-after-applicant-details-past-convictions-and-recent-conduct","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462751-f675bcb1928904aba362c1c6519d3fff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185241&Signature=i8eR6RuDH7DnvFYscnvd9MnhPzoUdwumir5G3iNX9NsqBKOeLaRv~tSk2I-0av5vjYvbWyRhJbON4jhCWjhgGstpB7AoY9WYW1tDUpyRfNbl0H59tXyKYwb-xGN-u26hLk44cIZv5hVpM3KKT3zON5J6mU1ob5J4W9DLjlPGj4EKTz8fs9Zt0wjmDG5tj~IPdjRl-3bEnEZgHpB8FaQ3Hflulkze0QDlztSIk4dvkoyi8EMlDIxeQT7PM22eBNZFCS3XaTssWYiQ1EyXq8AEtbXWYdAMcwx9uvvcaK2zL8WCqLsFIYYa64PEdsrQdlQ6A22CkFaDQnVIdX2zFMqMOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pocatello City Council voted to overturn a decision by police licensing and grant a taxicab license to applicant Daryl Fox after a brief hearing and roll call vote.

Daryl Fox, the applicant, told the council he had past convictions in 1998 and 2001 and said he disclosed those convictions on his taxi-license application. Mallory Bascom, Pocatello Police Licensing, told the council she had denied the application under city code 5.56.0.05(e), which requires applicants to be free of convictions for felonies or crimes of violence. Bascom summarized that Fox had a 1998 conviction for malicious injury to property (related to an altercation) and a 2001 felony burglary conviction; she said Fox disclosed the charges on the application.

Council member Mangum moved to overturn the licensing denial and grant the taxi license; Council member Cheatham seconded the motion. City clerk Aubrianna called the roll; the record shows affirmative votes from Mangum, Cheatham, Bates, Laurick, Nichols and Paulson. The motion passed and the appeal was upheld, restoring Fox's ability to obtain the taxicab license.

In remarks during questioning, council members asked Fox about his current employment and experience transporting people with disabilities. Fox said he works transporting people and medications and that he had completed probation and restitution related to his earlier convictions. Bascom said the denial was based on the municipal code standard; Fox and other witnesses noted that he had disclosed his history on the application.

The council did not attach additional conditions to the approval during the hearing. The licensing denial referenced city code 5.56.0.05(e).","The Pocatello City Council voted to overturn a police licensing denial and grant a taxicab license to Daryl Fox after hearing from the applicant and a police licensing officer about past convictions and disclosure on the application.","actionData","errors"]

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