Property Tax Deadline Extended One Day
With 2020 property taxes due Dece. 20, the Blaine County Treasurer’s Office has announced it will be accepting payments as current if they are postmarked by Dec. 21, since the 20th lands on a weekend this year.
Property tax payers are encouraged to make their payments online, by mail, or use the drop box located at the front doors of the Blaine County Annex building. Over-the-counter payments are also acceptable, as long as property tax payers wear masks and practice social distancing requirements. Payments may be made with check, cash or money order. Credit or debit card and electronic check payments are also accepted, and can be made over the phone by calling (208) 788-5530 or by going online to client.pointandpay.net/web/BlaineCountyTreasurerID
Property taxes may be paid in two equal halves, the first half being due on the December due date while the second half is due on or before June 20, 2021. If payments are not paid by the due date, per Idaho Code, there is a 2 percent late fee as well as a 12 percent interest per annum charge added to the amount outstanding. Partial payments are also accepted, but late fees and interest still accrue on the amounts outstanding.
P&Z To Discuss History
Preservation Measures
On Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m., the Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 480 East Avenue, Ketchum (City Hall) to consider adopting an interim ordinance to implement measures to protect and preserve historic structures. The Commission will consider a range of options and make a recommendation to the City Council.
The options under consideration include, among several other items, the following:
• Reinstate the Ketchum Historic Preservation Commission (authority already established in Ketchum Municipal Code Section 4.08)
• Establish review process and criteria for designating historic structures
• Establish a process and procedures for establishing a historic district
• Establish a process to document designated historic structures and allow for demolition
• Establish a process to allow for the relocation of historic structures
• Establish review criteria for demolition permits
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote participation in the public hearing will occur in order to keep residents safe and help stop the community spread of the virus. The meeting will be live streamed at www.ketchumidaho.org/meetings. Public comment may be given when the public comment portion of the hearing item is opened by dialing 669-900-9128 and using meeting ID 977 0042 4928.
All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to comment on the matter. Comments and questions prior to the hearing may be directed to the Ketchum Department of Planning and Building, P.O. Box 2315, Ketchum, ID 83340, and via email to participate@ketchumidaho.org.
For additional information, please call (208) 726-7801.
COVID Testing Expanded
St. Luke’s Wood River has expanded COVID-19 testing to include Saturdays, starting Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for symptomatic people and by appointment only.
Scheduling will continue to be made through myChart or the triage hotline (208) 381-9500. Testing is located in a trailer outside the Physician Office Annex at 100 Hospital Drive in Ketchum.