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Nampa council adopts multiple annexations, zoning changes, contracts and code updates; votes at a glance
Summary
At its meeting the City Council approved multiple ordinances under suspension of rules, several annexations and zoning map amendments, appointments, and equipment purchases. The council also authorized procurement steps for the wastewater waste‑to‑energy initiative and approved a five‑year FAA‑required airport engineering contract.
The Nampa City Council approved a package of ordinances, annexations, contracts and purchases at its June 3 meeting, including multiple first‑reading ordinances passed under suspension of rules and several procurement and staffing items.
Key outcomes included: the council passed several annexation and zoning ordinances by suspension of rules (Adaira Subdivision annexation and zoning; Sunrise Meadows rezoning and preliminary plat; 2601 East Amity annexation; Brookhaven Subdivision annexation and zoning), adopted a comprehensive set of text amendments to city code (multiple Title 2 and Title 10 chapters), and approved a package of public‑works and technology contracts and procurements.
Major items approved or authorized by council vote: - A RIO allocation and task order: Reallocated $274,000 from a Twelfth Avenue project to the South Canyon irrigation pump station upgrade and authorized a task order with Stantec Consulting Services not to exceed $167,880 (approved by roll call). - Airport on‑call engineering contract: Approved JUB Engineers as the most qualified to provide on‑call engineering services at Nampa Municipal Airport for a FAA‑required five‑year term (motion carried by roll call). - Appointment: Confirmed the appointment of Lamar Settlemyers to the Airport Commission to complete a term through Dec. 31, 2028. - Motorola security camera system: Authorized the mayor to sign an agreement for an FY25 citywide security camera upgrade with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $418,965.17. - Waste‑to‑energy procurement steps: Authorized advertising a request for qualifications for an energy‑services company (ESCO) for the water‑renewal facility waste‑to‑energy project and authorized procurement of a refurbished GX IE60 power reactor unit as part of the waste‑to‑energy initiative. - Code amendments and zoning actions: First readings and approvals under suspension of rules for multiple zoning map amendments and comprehensive city‑code text updates (ordinance summaries were approved for recordation under Idaho Code §63‑215).
Most of the ordinance and zoning items were passed under suspension of rules following staff presentation and minimal public testimony. Where votes were recorded, roll calls were taken and appear in the meeting record.
Staff also recognized internal achievements during the meeting: David Allen of the Water Renewal Facility was awarded Idaho state collections operator of the year; the facility received a $443,000 rebate check from Idaho Power for energy‑saving measures installed during plant design.
The council moved into an executive session at the end of the meeting under Idaho Code §74‑206(1)(c), (e) and (f).
