City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes April 12, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
4/24/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Mayor: Betty Heater
Council Members: Genese Simler, James Kelly, Scott Moffett
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.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Scott Moffett and seconded by Council Member James Kelly. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Public Comments: There were no public comments.
Unfinished Business: There was no unfinished business.
Discussion Items:
Discuss / Approve Variance Hearing @ 503 Oak Street in Kamiah. We had a hearing before the regularly scheduled council meeting. The topic was regarding setbacks. The mayor and council were all in agreement that this request was reasonable, and they were ok with the fence being built on city property, however, if the city needs to get access to the fenced area it has been agreed by written contract that the fence will be moved at the owner’s expense. Motion to approve this variance 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.
Discuss / Approve Youth Fest in the Park- Daisy Bower: A park permit has been submitted for Youth Fest in the Park on Saturday June 10th. The UYLC and YAB are putting on this event that is open to the public. They have requested the use of the park for no fee. Motion to approve this park permit 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.
Discuss / Approve Cruising the Clearwater Kiwanis Car Show on Saturday July 8th. Bob West was the spokesman for this event. He requested that the fees be waived for the use of the park, and he let us know that they will also be having a swap-meet. This event will run from 6AM to 4PM and the community is encouraged to attend. Motion to approve the car show and swap-meet was made by Council Member James Kelly and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Fair Housing Proclamation-Mayor Heater: April is Fair Housing Month and Mayor Heater read the Fair Housing Proclamation at the city council meeting.
Discuss / Approve HDR Contract for Lawyer Creek-Mike Tornatore: This is a small grant for $35,000 and is to be used for the Lawyer Creek Flood Mitigation. We will need $16,000 for the Survey and that leaves $19,000 for the engineering service. We are requesting an additional $6,000 for the engineer to come up from Boise to assist in the project two to three more times. Motion to approve paying an additional $6,000 to the engineer 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.
Discuss / Approve Water Plant Turbidimeter Repair: The turbidimeter needs to be sent back to the factory for a factory reset. The estimated cost with shipping will be approximately $1,150. Motion to approve sending the turbidimeter to the factory for repairs was made by Coumcil President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member James Kelly. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discuss / Approve EMS Saves Grant-Bill Arsenault: This is a two-part grant that will help the city obtain a new ambulance and extrication equipment. This has been tabled until the next meeting.
Discuss KFR Monthly Report- Bill Arsenault:
Motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1) based on the following statutory disclosure requirements (a) (b) Consider Personnel Matters was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member James Kelly at 6:37PM. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Re-enter Regular Session at 8:14PM
Meeting Adjourned @ 8:14 PM
Next Meeting: April 26th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk