City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
10/9/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
September 13, 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 Motion to approve the 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.
Discuss / Approve Subdivision @ 141 N Hill Street: Planning and Zoning issue was resolved prior to the council meeting.
Discuss / Approve Fire Hydrant Repair Kit: This tool is needed by the fire department and our public works crew to maintain our fire hydrants. The estimated cost is $550. Motion to approve this purchase 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 Hiring Todd Perry as the City of Kamiah Building Inspector: Todd is currently working for the City of Orofino as their building inspector. He has agreed and has signed a contract to also work for us. Motion to approve the hiring of Todd Perry 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 / Approve Selling or Scrapping Surplus Items @ the Bone Yard: Justin Lycan Director of Public works has brought to our attention that there are several broken items that he would like to see cleaned up. The Mayor and Council discussed trying to action the items off first then going through the motions to scrap. Motion to approve the selling and/or scrapping of the surplus items 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 KFR Monthly Report: Year to date KFR has had 600 calls. In the month of August, they had 49 calls, 13 were fire related and 36 were medical related. Fire Chief Dan DeMarco has been asked to be a tech advisor for Lewis and Clark, congratulations.
Discuss Ambulance Taxing District- Scott Courtney: The City of Kamiah cannot support the funding for a full-time ambulance service; therefore, we are looking into becoming a taxing district. We are hoping to have this on the ballot next spring. There are costs involved, surveys and maps need to be drawn up and a resolution needs to be passed. This initive must pass with 50% of the voters in favor of becoming a taxing district. This tax will be seen on residents’ property tax bill and will be assessed $40 per $100K of home values.
Meeting Adjourned @ 6:13PM
Next Meeting: September 27th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk