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Soda Springs council accepts wastewater plan, approves MOU and routine measures
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Soda Springs City Council accepted a wastewater facilities planning study, authorized an MOU with Caribou County for building inspections (70%/30% fee split), adopted Resolution 2026-1 removing certain development-board appointments, and approved several administrative contracts and agreements.
The Soda Springs City Council on Feb. 18 accepted a wastewater facilities planning study, approved an intergovernmental MOU with Caribou County for building inspection services, adopted Resolution 2026-1 to remove current appointments to the Greater Soda Springs Community Development Board, and authorized several administrative agreements.
Public hearing and wastewater study: Mayor Paul Gritton opened a public hearing at 5:10 p.m. on a wastewater facilities planning study. Dan Squires, director of city services, said the study included an environmental comment period required by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and noted DEQ paid half the cost of the study. Clerk Andrea Haderlie confirmed no written or verbal public comments were received. Councilman Ryan Carpenter moved to accept the study and transmit the meeting minutes to DEQ; the motion carried unanimously.
Building-inspection MOU: The council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Caribou County to provide building inspection services. Councilman Mitchell J. Hart outlined that, for the current calendar year, 70% of the building fee will go to the county and 30% to the city; council members discussed exploring a longer-term or different split if fiscally advantageous. The council authorized the mayor to sign the MOU. Council members also encouraged hiring a certified building inspector for future city operations.
Administration and contracts: The council approved authorizing the mayor or city clerk to sign a reduced-price City Hall fiber renewal agreement with Direct Communications after review by council and legal staff. The council adopted Resolution 2026-1 to remove appointments to the Greater Soda Springs Community Development Board; the motion was moved by Councilman Hart, seconded by Councilman Carpenter, and approved unanimously.
Recreation and donations: Councilwoman Paige Byram reported that adult basketball sign-ups are ongoing and the city’s ice rink has reopened. Soda Springs Rotary, represented in the meeting by Dillon Liechty, pledged to donate a Zamboni; the machine will be stored in the City Shop. The council prepared appointment paperwork for a slate of Recreation Board nominees.
Other updates: Director Squires reported on Main Street streetlight rebate work, a PRV study reimbursement, and plans for a second East bore scheduled for mid-summer; Mayor Gritton mentioned coordination on the Ledger Creek project and the HWY 30/Second South bid. Council discussed Chapter 17 zoning code amendments and a fee-schedule review with a public hearing set for March 18, 2026.
The meeting concluded with a citizen question about city-sponsored versus non-city-sponsored activities and an adjournment motion that passed unanimously.
