Grangeville City Council Agenda
January 5, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Read and/or approve minutes of December 15th ACTION ITEM
Amendments:
Final action cannot be taken on an item added to the agenda after the start of the meeting unless an emergency is declared that requires action at the meeting. The declaration and justification must be approved by motion of the Council.
Unfinished Business:
Election Follow-up and Installation of new Council
1. Administer the oath of office to newly elected Councilors ACTION ITEM
2. Elect a President of the Council ACTION ITEM
Visitors:
1. John Burkenbine – street light request at his house on 1510 Crooks Street ACTION ITEM
2. Dave Wimer – Softball Project Update and dugout sponsorship request ACTION ITEM
Committee Reports:
1. Accept Planning and Zoning Minutes of December 16, 2025 ACTION ITEM
a. Decision on the variance application submitted by Freebird Holdings LLC to use their existing digital/electronic sign as a billboard ACTION ITEM
Consent Agenda: Any item will be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any member of the Council and that item will be considered separately later. Approval by roll call vote. ACTION ITEM
1. Re-appoint Yolanda Stout and Dan Gautney to three-year Planning and Zoning terms to expire 1/16/2029
2. Re-appoint Sandra Aiken to a five-year library board term expiring December 31, 2030
3. Approve the following Boards and Commissions:
Library Board: Brennan Wright (2029), Nancy Moser (2027), Sandra Aiken (2030),
Betty Nafziger (2028), Bridget Arnzen (2026), Dylan Canaday (liaison)
Planning and Zoning Commission: Yolanda Stout (2029), James Zehner (2027)
Kevin Asker (2027), Dan Gautney (2029), Brian Perry (2027), Lee Spencer (2027),
ADA Committee: Councilmembers Farris and Edwards, Lynda Fox, Mark Gravatt
Technical Review Committee: Mike Sturdevant, Tim Kaschmitter and Fire Chief Perry,
Police Chief Newman, Brian Lorentz, Joe Bonn, City Administrator Kennedy
New Business:
1. Approve the lease for two police vehicles pending review and approval by city attorney ACTION ITEM
2. Approve cleanup contract for removal of tree blown down on Klein Property and approval by city attorney ACTION ITEM
3. Open Meeting & Newly Elected Training – Attorney Jessup
Items to Note:
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