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Preston council adopts sewer-connection ordinance, approves hires, a variance and event funding
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the council adopted Ordinance 2025-4 amending sewer-connection rules, unanimously approved hiring a public-works employee and a Hillside Subdivision sidewalk variance, approved business licenses and set aside up to $5,000 for the city’s 125th anniversary; it also entered executive session on possible litigation.
The Preston City Council on April 28 adopted Ordinance 2025-4 amending Title 13, Chapter 06 of the municipal code on sewer connections and approved several routine personnel and land-use items.
Councilmember Terry Larson moved to dispense with the three-day reading rule; City Clerk Linda Acock read the ordinance in summary, and the council then voted to adopt Ordinance 2025-4. The record lists Councilmembers Todd Thomas, Terry Larson, Brent Dodge and Chris Larsen voting aye on the ordinance.
The council also approved hiring Brian Moss for the wastewater treatment plant and upheld a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to grant a variance in the Hillside Subdivision to waive sidewalks on the west side due to steep topography; both actions were recorded as receiving unanimous approval. The consent calendar, including April 14 minutes and bills through April 28, was approved unanimously, and a slate of business licenses was announced as approved.
Councilmembers canceled the May 26, 2025 meeting for Memorial Day and approved up to $5,000 from the council budget to support the Preston 125th birthday celebration on July 25. The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss possible litigation under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f); the session ran from 6:23 P.M. to 6:49 P.M., and Mayor Dan Keller adjourned the meeting at 6:49 P.M.
Administrative notes: Attorney Lyle Fuller reported ongoing contract-language discussions with Mountain West Water Works and the council tabled any contract agreement until counsel and the company resolve outstanding language.
