City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes June 14th, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
6/26/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
June 14th, 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 President Genese Simler. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, James Kelly aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Public Comments: There were no public comments.
Unfinished Business: Bryan Drive Booster Station update. The final application has been submitted and everything should be approved by the end of this month. Advertising and bid packets will begin in July. We do have emergency water trucks on standby in case of any unforeseen emergency.
Discussion Items: We had a great workshop and a great presentation from Lewis County Prosecutor Zach Pall. We need to approve the prosecutor’s portion of the Lewis County Sheriff's Contract. Motion to approve paying Prosecutor Zach Pall $26,712.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 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 eye.
Discuss / Approve Lewis County Sheriff and Dispatch Contracts for fiscal year 2023-2024. Lewis County Sheriff Contract is for $283,526.51 and the Lewis County Dispatch Contract is for $17,356.12. Motion to approve these contracts 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 Salaries for Fire Chief Dan Demarco and Fire Captain Vince Missman. We are working with a small crew @ Kamiah Fire and Rescue. The individuals who are working have agreed to go salary to avoid the city having to pay a tremendous amount of overtime. Dan Demarco KFR Fire Chief will make $5769 a month and KFR Fire Captain will make $4,600 a month. Motion to approve these salaries 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.
Discuss / Approve Purchasing Fuel for Kamiah Airport. There is $4,000 in the budget to purchase fuel for Kamiah Airport. They are requesting we purchase 1000 gallons because that is the minimum order for a truck to deliver. We need to see how much money the airport made in fuel sales last year and we are waiting for this report. Motion to approve spending $4,000 plus what ever money was made in fuel sales last year 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.
Discuss / Approve making June 19th (Juneteenth) a paid holiday for city employees. This was tabled for a future discussion.
Discuss / Approve the Amended Contract for Keller Association: Originally, we were contracted for $5,000 to help write the application for the funding on the Bryan Drive Booster Station. This application took a lot longer than anticipated and more hands were needed to get the application submitted. The amended contract is $7,100. Motion to approve the amended contract 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.
Discuss KFR Monthly Report- Billy Monahan: In the month of May KFR had 70 calls for service. 63 calls were EMS related, 2 calls were for public assistance, 4 calls were for fires, and 1 call was for transport.
Meeting Adjourned @ 6:53PM
Next Meeting: June 28th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk