Lava Hot Springs council approves ballot language and Resolution 2024-004 exempting groceries and certain vehicle purchases

The Lava Hot Springs City Council voted Sept. 3 to approve ballot language for a proposed non-property tax question and to adopt Resolution 2024-004, with recorded ayes from Councilmembers Navarro, Avery and Council President Frandsen. The motion combined two agenda items and passed by voice vote.

Councilperson Jeanie Avery moved to accept the ballot wording that specifies exempting groceries, building materials, motor vehicle purchase agreements or leases with an option to purchase, and automotive parts as defined in section 3-3-2 of the Lava Hot Springs code; Councilperson Leah Navarro seconded. Avery then amended her motion to include explicit acceptance of Resolution 2024-004; Council President Frandsen seconded the amendment. The council recorded Navarro—aye; Avery—aye; Frandsen—aye and the motions carried.

The action listed on the agenda as Items 2 and 3 was approved under a single motion that added Resolution 2024-004 to the ballot-language approval. The transcript records the council adopting the resolution and approving the ballot wording during the special meeting that began at 6:33 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2024. The council did not record any opposing votes in the minutes for these items.

Next steps on the ballot measure (timing, ballot question numbering, and any required election administration steps) were not specified in the transcript excerpt provided. The council did not detail anticipated revenue, a projected effective date for any tax, or procedural steps for placing the question before voters during this short special session.