City of Kamiah City Council Meeting Minutes November 8th 2023 @ 6:00 PM
12/11/2023
City of Kamiah
City Council
Meeting Minutes
November 8th 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 President Genese Simler and seconded by Council Member Scott Moffett. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redden aye, Scott Moffett aye.
Discussion Items:
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will cancel the next council meeting scheduled for November 22,2023. Motion to approve the cancelation of the meeting 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.
Discuss / Approve Replacement of Hatch Cover for Bryan Drive Booster Station. The current hatch has completely rusted through and the DEQ has requested we replace it. Estimate for a new hatch cover is $2,500 and the motion to approve this purchase was made by Council Member David Redding and seconded by Council President Genese Simler. Roll Call Vote: Genese Simler aye, David Redding aye. Scott Moffett aye.
Discuss / Approve Transmission Repair and Water Pump on the Dodge Ram. Estimate to make the necessary repairs is $1,000 and the motion to approve this estimate 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 New Battery Charger for Engine 22. This has been tabled until next month.
Discuss / Approve Appointing Billy Monahan to Kamiah Fire & Rescue Chief. Billy is willing to give the City of Kamiah 5 years and plans on working with the fire crew on training and safety. He will be working closely to help manage the budget and keep spending under control. Motion to approve Billy Monahan as KFR Fire Chief 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.
Mayor Heater Discussed with the Council about appointing Scott Courtney to the vacant two-year seat. Currently there is concern of a conflict of interest since Scott is currently working as a compensated volunteer and as a mechanic for KFR. This topic will be discussed again in the upcoming workshop scheduled after Thanksgiving.
Meeting Adjourned @ 6:14PM
Next Meeting: December 13th, 2023
“All agendas are posted in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74.”
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Betty Heater, Mayor Brenda Taylor, City Clerk