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April 28, 2022
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City Council talks road safety, energy spending and police fleet
City officials covered a wide range of issues at Tuesday’s meeting, addressing safety concerns with city roads, spending for energy-efficient projects and leasing new police vehicles.
Council passes new public comment resolution
The Bonners Ferry City Council unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to add guidelines for public comment at city meetings.
Klaus named as city administrator/engineer
The City Council voted to hire city engineer Mike Klaus to fill its open city administrator post at the Jan. 16 meeting.
Council to consider golf manager contract and hiring process
The Bonners Ferry City Council is scheduled to consider the Mirror Lake golf manager position contract and the hiring process at a special meeting on Thursday.
BF City Administrator resigns, set to take job in Hayden
Bonners Ferry City Administrator Lisa Ailport has resigned, letting the council and mayor know Nov. 2 that she had accepted the position of city administrator in Hayden.
Former Lumber property annexed by city, pharmacy coming
At the Bonners Ferry City Council meeting Oct. 3, 10.95 acres of the formerly Kootenai River Lumber Company were annexed into the city limits. The property is owned by Idaho Forest Group.
City to add staff member to collect tax and assist businesses
The City Council has approved hiring a business and tax support clerk to help businesses and to collect a local option tax that goes into effect next month. The position was approved at the June 6 meeting.
Bonners Ferry Local Option Tax passes
Voters approved the Bonners Ferry local option tax Tuesday with 72% of the vote.
May 16 Election information: City LOT
On Tuesday May 16, Bonners Ferry city residents will vote on a proposed local option tax of 1% on all taxable goods under $1,000 to pay for law enforcement, fire and street department.
City raises hourly wage for water and sewer department
City Council recently approved a $3 hourly wage increase for the water and sewer department as part of an effort to help recruit new staff for two vacant positions.
City Comp. plan open house and hearing
An open house for the city’s comprehensive plan and public hearing is scheduled for March 1 at the Boundary County Annex.
City workshops LOT for general fund
The Bonners Ferry City Council plans to put a 1% local option tax on the ballot on taxable goods up to $1,000, before voters, but has yet to vote on the proposed tax. The LOT would be for a term of 10 years and would fund fire protection, roads, buildings, grounds, law enforcement and capital operation expenses for the three departments as well as property tax relief.
Residents frustrated by trash pickup changes
Many city residents were surprised last week to hear they would have to move their trash cans for pick-up — down the block or even further — due to road maintenance.
City to hold another workshop for LOT
The Bonners Ferry City Council will hold a workshop for a proposed local option tax on Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. before going out again for community input.
City considering LOT to fund general budget
City officials are pondering putting a local option tax before voters to cover a general fund shortfall caused by a Idaho Supreme Court ruling on how such budgets can be funded.
City considering local option tax
Among the ideas generated at a special city council meeting last week was a proposed future vote on a local option tax.
Council invites public to help solve budget shortfall
The Bonners Ferry City Council is seeking public input and ideas for balancing the general budget shortfall.
City faces $450,000 budget shortfall
Due to an Idaho Supreme Court case ruling, Bonners Ferry officials said the city now has a general budget shortfall of approximately $450,000.
Idaho Supreme Court decision impacts city’s general fund
Bonners Ferry Mayor Dick Staples shares Public Service Announcement to the community regarding an Idaho Supreme Court decision impacting the city's general fund.
City releases comp plan survey results
Community residents got to have their input recently on the city’s comprehensive plan and what Bonners Ferry will do in the future. The input was gathered as part of a survey by the city.
City to host public hearing on proposed rate increases
The city of Bonners Ferry is hosting a public hearing on city rate increases on Oct. 18. The hearing will start at 6 p.m.
Upcoming lead pipe survey by city
The city will be conducting a lead pipe survey of its infrastructure by Oct. 16, 2024 due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s next step for lead and copper rule.
Comp. plan survey available
Community members are invited to participate in a survey to provide input on the city of Bonners Ferry’s comprehensive plan.
City budgeting for inflation
The city of Bonners Ferry is still workshop the the budget for fiscal year 2023 to balance inflation.
Traffic Committee no more
The City of Bonners Ferry will no longer have a traffic committee.
City surplus equipment-sealed bid Auction
The City of Bonners Ferry is disposing of several items by sealed bid due by May 25, 2022, by 3 p.m. The vehicles and items will be displayed at the city utility yard at 6362 Washington Street from May 23-25, 2022 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Public invited to shape city’s future
The city of Bonners Ferry is updating its comprehensive plan and wants the community to have an active part in deciding how the city looks, functions, and serves the needs of its residents as the future brings change.
City planning for comprehensive plan update
The city of Bonners Ferry is seeking community input as it works to update its comprehensive plan.
Myrtle Creek Game Preserve considered for animal harvesting
The city is seeking restoration of wildlife management at the Myrtle Creek Game Preserve for fishing, hunting and trapping.
City to use ARPA fund for city purchases
The City Council voted to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for city expenditures at a special meeting on April 19.
Council discusses disbanding traffic, safety committee
The City Council tabled a decision to disband the city’s Traffic and Safety Committee at its April 19 meeting.