City Council met in regular session on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Wyatt Perry
Jared Andrew
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
Councilmember via phone: Beryl Grant
City employees present were City Administrator Kennedy, Attorney Jessup and Chief Newman. Public Works Director Mager absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of January 6th were approved as presented by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The following committee reports were presented.
• PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: None
• SEWER LINE PROJECT UPDATE: Knife River has started working at the Lions Park. There is no pay request this month.
• CLEARWATER WELL PROJECT UPDATE: Knife River is waiting for PumpTech to set the elevation before any other work can proceed.
• POLICE AND ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT: Chief Newman reported the City had 95 calls for service and 25 reports taken for December 2024. The department did an emphasis patrol on parked vehicles on Main Street during prohibited hours and they are currently working on trailers. On New Years eve they had a couple DUI arrests.
CONSENT AGENDA: On motion by Councilor Canaday, seconded by Councilor Andrews to accept the consent agenda as presented.
1. Approve the applications submitted by the following businesses for liquor license, wine and/or beer license by the drink and/or by the package, pending State approval.
Riggins Whitewater Market, Inc. d/b/a Cash & Carry Foods
Triangle Tavern LLC d/b/a Triangle Tavern
Idaho County Veterans Assn Inc d/b/a The Canteen
Cloninger’s Inc d/b/a Cloninger’s Marketplace
Malhi & Bal LLC d/b/a Depot Express
Blewett Investments LLC d/b/a The Establishment
Family Dollar Inc d/b/a Family Dollar #32040
Susan K. Kutner d/b/a The Gallery Bistro
Grangeville Border Days Inc d/b/a Grangeville Border Days
Grangeville Depot LLC d/b/a Grangeville Depot
BPOE #1825 Inc. d/b/a Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825
LightenUp! LLC d/b/a Jungle Gym’s Indoor Play Center & Cafe
J Perez LLC d/b/a Melting Pot Café
Muffin Tops This Bakery & Restaurant d/b/a Muffin Tops This Bakery & Restaurant
Par Hawaii LLC d/b/a nomnom
Grangeville Pizza Factory Inc d/b/a Pizza Factory
The Rib Guy and Gal LLC d/b/a The Rib Guy & Gal
J Perez LLC d/b/a The Trails Restaurant & Lounge
Camas Lanes LLC d/b/a Camas Lanes
JBEBERT LLC d/b/a Seasons Restaurant
CHS Inc d/b/a CHS Primeland
Rae Brothers Sporting Goods, Inc d/b/a Rae Brothers Sporting Goods
Sunrise Espresso LLC d/b/a The Hilltop
Palenque d/b/a Cerecero Corporation
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Canaday, Andrews, Grant, Perry. NO: none. The motion passed.
BILLS: The bills, in the total amount of $534,805.87 (Financials $441,423.46, December Payroll $93,382.41) were approved and ordered paid out of their respective funds, on motion by Councilor Canaday, second by Councilor Perry. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
ITEMS TO NOTE: Attorney Jessup stated he may have a draft camping ordinance for next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:04 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
