City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
5/8/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
April 26, 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.
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: Daisy Bower, president of UYLC/YAB invites the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Kamiah Skate Park. This event will take place on Saturday, May 6th beginning at 12PM. The skate park is open to all ages and is located at 807 Idaho Street.
Unfinished Business: There was no unfinished business.
Discussion Items:
Discuss / Approve raising the fee for a variance from $50.00 to $125.00. This new fee covers advertising, postage, and time. Motion to approve increasing this fee 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.
Discuss / Approve Hourly Rate for Mike Stanton’s Consulting Fee for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mike has agreed to help with consulting until Justin is fully trained. He is requesting $30.00 an hour and plans to work approximately 8 hours per month. Motion to approve Mike Stanton working as a consultant for $30.00 an hour 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 / Approve Jet Boat Races in Kamiah on June 17th. The Kamiah Boat Club has requested the use of the boat ramp for this annual event. Motion to approve the use of the boat ramp was made by Council Member James Kelly and seconded by Council Member Kaylee Hunt. This year we will not be responsible for mowing the field that is used for parking. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.
Discuss / Approve Dust Abatement Estimate from GMCO Corporation. The estimate is $6,253 and has been budgeted in the 2022-2023 budget. Motion to approve the dust abatement estimate was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member James Kelly. Roll Call Vote: Genese Similar aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.
Discuss / Approve EMS Saves Grant Application. Chief Arsenault has asked the council for permission to apply for a grant to purchase a new ambulance. The EMS Saves Grant is state funded and would fund $185.000 of the $285,000 needed to purchase a new ambulance. The city would have to come up with the additional $100,000. The time frame for a new ambulance is 2 years out, so the city will have time to raise the money. Motion to approve applying for this grant was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member Kaylee Hunt. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye, Kaylee Hunt aye.
Discuss / Approve ARPA Workforce Grant. This grant was awarded to Kamiah Fire & Rescue in the amount of $126,000. We were under the impression we had until October to spend these funds, but there has been a change and the funds need to be spent by the 2nd week in June. There is $89,000 remaining and Chief Arsenault is requesting permission from the council to submit a new proposal for distribution of the funds. He will be requesting $35,000 to cover the wages of the two employees the grant was originated for, $5,000 for a new laptop, $45,000 to hire a new EMT or paramedic, and 4,000 to go to the grant administrator, Chief Arsenault. Motion to approve submission of the new proposal 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, Kaylee Hunt aye.
Meeting Adjourned @ 6:21PM
Next Meeting: May 10th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk