City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
10/23/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Mayor: Betty Heater
Council Members: Genese Simler, David Redden, 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 Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden 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 David Redden. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discussion Items:
Mayor Heater took a minute to introduce our new librarian, Victoria St Paul. Victoria has relocated from the Lewiston area. She said the mission for our library is to enrich the lives and strengthen communities through universal access to information and services. They are doing many wonderful things and offer over 400 thousand items that card holders can access. If you haven’t been to our library recently stop by and check things out and welcome Victoria to our community.
Mayor Heater congratulated Katy Dow for getting her paramedic license stating that she is very proud of Katy and that she is an amazing woman and an asset to our community.
Discuss / Approve Joint Powers Agreement with ICRMP (Idaho Counties Risk Management Program) The motion to approve signing this agreement was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discuss / Approve Beverage Catering Permit for Boo Fest and event to be held on October 21st at Kamiah Legion Hall. Motion to approve this event was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member David Redden. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discuss / Approve Park Permit for May 25, 2024. The request is for the entire park for a graduation party. Mayor Heater explained that it is Memorial Day weekend, and it is a city park therefore she can’t stop people from going to the park and using the play area. However, the permit can be approved if they understand patrons may use the play area. Motion to approve the park permit, the stage, and the picnic area, was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discuss / Approve IBC Spill Containments for the Water Treatment Plant. The EPA requires these containers to keep in compliance. The Water Treatment Plant will need 4 containers, and the total cost is $6,100. Motion to approve the purchase of these containers was made by Council President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discuss / Approve Equalization of the Pay Scale at KFR-Dan DeMarco: The pay for the fire department is all over the map. Dan is proposing that the pay be the same for everyone who has the same training and certifications. He has asked to table this until we can have a workshop and figure out a fair compromise. The workshop is scheduled for October 24 but has been postponed until November when our fiscal year audit is completed.
KFR Monthly Report-Dan DeMarco: For the month of September KFR had 61 calls for service. Of these calls 6 were for fires. Dan told the council that he is working on an ambulance grant that is due November 15 and Mike Tornatore and Dan Demarco are working on a Safer Grant that is due in January.
Meeting Adjourned @ 6:22PM
Next Meeting: October 25th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk