City Council met in regular session on January 6, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Dylan Canaday
Scott Winkler
Jared Andrews
Wyatt Perry
Amy Farris
Beryl Grant
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Public Works Director Mager, Chief Newman and Attorney Jessup.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of December 16th were approved as presented by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Wyatt Sewell was present requesting to place a fence in the S C Street right of way at 622 W South 1st Street. Father Anthony with Sts. Peter and Paul would like to extend the existing garden fence out to the back side of the sidewalk on S C Street with a privacy fence, which would encroach into the right of way on S C Street. There is already a chain link fence for the playground along C Street. Public Works Director Mager stated the proposed fence will not cause interference for the city. On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Perry to grant the request to place a fence in the S C Street right of way at 622 W South 1st Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The following committee reports were presented.
• CITY ADMINISTRATOR: City Administrator Kennedy stated the city’s first surplus auction with publicsurplus.com was a success. The groomer, fire attack truck and two police Tahoes all sold and payment has been processed. The RAM sold, but payment has not been made. Snowhaven opened with the T-bar only on December 29th and the tubing hill opened December 31st. The T-bar is working well and no issues have been reported. After working with the state broadband office, Grangeville and Whitebird are now eligible again.
CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Councilor Grant, seconded by Councilor Winkler to accept the consent agenda as presented.
1. Accept Library Minutes of December 2, 2024
2. Re-appoint Brennan Wright to serve a 5-year Library Board term from 1/1/25 – 12/31/29
3. Approve the following Boards and Commissions:
Library Board: Brennan Wright (2029), Nancy Moser (2027), Sandra Aiken (2025),
Betty Nafziger (2028), Bridget Arnzen (2026), Dylan Canaday (liaison)
Planning and Zoning Commission: Michael Cook (2026), Yolanda Stout (2026),
Kevin Asker (2027), Dan Gautney (2026), Brian Perry (2027), Lee Spencer (2027),
James Zehner (2027)
ADA Committee: Councilmembers Farris and Grant, 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
Administrative and Personnel Committee: Beryl Grant, Scott Winkler, Amy Farris
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO EJCDC AGREEMENT: On motion by Councilor Winkler, second by Councilor Grant to authorize signing Amendment No. 3 to the EJCDC Agreement for the Sewer System Improvement project, reallocating $50,000 from Resident Project Representative Basic Services to the Construction and Post-Construction Phase with J-U-B Engineers. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: On motion by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry to go into Executive Session according to Section 74-206 (c) To acquire an interest in real property. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
The Council returned to regular session.
LAND PURCHASE: on motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Winkler to purchase approximately 1.75 acres immediately north of the old city dump property from Roger Chahal at $72,500 and authorize the mayor to sign the purchase and sale agreement. Attorney Jessup stated the City would pay for the survey, closing costs and title insurance. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
