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City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes February 08, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

2/20/2023

City of Kamiah

City Council

Meeting Minutes

February 08, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

 

 

Mayor: Betty Heater

Council Members:  Genese Simler, James Kelly, Scott Moffett, Kaylee Hunt

Guests: See Attached Sign in Sheet

 

Mayor Heater called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM

Prayer

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Motion to Approve Agenda was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member James Kelly. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.

 

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Kaylee Hunt and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.

 

Public Comments: There were no public comments.

 

Discussion Items:

  

Discuss / Approve Resolution 2023-01 Restricting Max Gross Weight of more that 65,000 Pounds on Main Street in Kamiah Idaho.

Motion to for go 2nd and 3rd readings of this resolution and to approve this resolution was made by Council President Genese Simler and Seconded by Council Member James Kelly. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.

 

Discuss / Approve Banners for Kamiah High School Seniors Class of 2023 to be Posted on Main Street-Lara Smith:  This is something that other communities have done, and it has been requested that we do it in Kamiah.  Lara has requested permission, at no cost to the city, to make displays for the 10 Avista polls and to hang banners of each student who will be graduating.  She also has ideas for other’s to be able to display banners for different community events. Motion to approve moving forward with this was made by Council Member Kaylee Hunt and seconded by Council Member James Kelly. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.

 

Discuss / Approve Safety Barriers @ Kamiah Elementary School:  Currently there are cones to block through traffic during school hours, but people are not adhering to the cones and driving right on through.  The Kamiah Safety Committee is requesting 4, class 2 barricades with caution signs to block through traffic to keep the children safe. Motion to approve the barricades during school hours was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.

 

Discuss Mike Tornatore’s Visit to Boise State University. The City of Kamiah was selected as one of the first eight Brick DTA Recipients. Mike Tornatore was invited to be one of three guest speakers at this conference of over 200 professors, multiple engineering firms and many state employees. Mike was able to help them understand the importance of navigating resilience in a small rural community in Idaho.   Boise State University students help with the studies of hazard mitigation in small communities. They help with the data collection services which would cost the city thousands of dollars, but because of these students, the services are free.  Mike has been very involved in improving the City of Kamiah and is working diligently on getting grants to make Kamiah a better place.

 

KFR Monthly Report-Chief Jared Silvis: For the month of January 2023 Kamiah Fire and Rescue had 59 calls for service.  This is the first month in 2 years that we have had a negative increase, but the month of February is already looking to have a large increase.  Currently we have one ambulance that is down for approximately 3 weeks depending on parts availability. The Business and End of Year Reports is at the printer today and should be completed in approximately two weeks. 

 

Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant Idaho Code 74-206 (f) to discuss legal counsel and litigation@ 6:22 PM was made by Council Member James Kelly and seconded by Council President Genese Simler. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.

 

Re-enter Regular Session @ 6:40 PM no action was needed.

 

 

Meeting Adjourned @ 6:40 PM

 

Next Meeting: March 8th , 2023

“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”

 

 

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Betty Heater, Mayor                                                               Brenda Taylor, City Clerk