City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes May 24th, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
6/12/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
May 24th, 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: Lisa Reynaldo has requested a copy of the video from the town hall meeting in May. She also asked for an update on the Kamiah Booster Station. We have submitted the final loan application to the USDA and we are hoping to have this project funded and the go ahead granted by July 2023.
Mayor Betty Heater made the announcement that our youngest Council Member, Kaylee Hunt will be resigning at the end of this meeting. Kaylee has been a wonderful asset to our city, and she will be greatly missed. We wish her the best of luck with her future endeavors.
Unfinished Business: There was no Unfinished Business.
The contract from American Pioneer for the Child Pedestrian Safety Grant was submitted to the mayor and council. The contract did come in below the $250,000 which was awarded. There are some sidewalks in desperate need of repairs. At 9th and Main the sidewalks need to be raised about 18” and made ADA compliant, also the curb at the pool needs to be cut down and the sidewalks replaced. The grant also allows for flashing beacon signs at 8th and Idaho and at 9th and Hill. American Pioneer plans on beginning this project next week, 06-05-2023. The motion to approve this contract 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.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant needs to have one of their pumps repaired. Hopefully it can be repaired and will not have to be replaced. The estimate for this repair is approximately $5,000. Motion to approve the repairs to the pump 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.
The Ford F-150 needs a new set of tires. Last year we put on a new set of winter tires, but now we need the spring tires. Perfection Tire gave us an estimate of $1,117.60. Motion to approve this estimate for new tires 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.
Last meeting, we adjusted the variance fee from $50.00 to $125.00 to cover the postage and advertising needed to complete a variance. It was brought to our attention that we can not raise the variance by more that 5% each year, therefor the variance will be readjusted to $52.50. Motion to approve this adjustment 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, Kaylee Hunt aye.
Discussion Items:
Meeting Adjourned @ 6:16PM
Next Meeting: June 14th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk