City Council met in regular session on November 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Jared Andrews
Wyatt Perry
Amy Farris
Beryl Grant
Councilmembers Absent: Dylan Canaday
City employees present were Public Works Director Mager, City Administrator Kennedy and Attorney Jessup. Chief Newman absent.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Lester presented four Life Saving Awards to pool employees in recognition of extraordinary courage and swift action in saving a life at the Grangeville Pool this past summer. Those receiving awards were Jacklyn Mager, Joseph Jessup, Sivar Galloway and Aela McGuigan.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of October 20th were approved as presented by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The following committee reports were presented.
• SNOWHAVEN: Administrator Kennedy explained that the seats of the Ts need re-painted and they are normally yellow. Joel Wasem wanted to do a collaboration with the school to allow the Art Class at the school to paint designs on the Ts and then he would clear coat them. Because this is related to the facility, the proposal is presented to the council to make sure they are in favor. Joel’s proposal would be for the kids to paint a design on the seat. If they want to sign or put their name on the T, it would be on the bottom of the seat. This would get the kids involved in Snowhaven. His parameters include no writing, no names, no logos/advertising, no foul or inappropriate images. Kennedy also recommended no portraits with Councilor Grant agreeing nothing personal. Councilor Andrews felt it was a great idea. On motion by Councilor Andrews, second by Councilor Winkler to approve the paint designs and accept the parameters as set by Joel and the school. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Grant, Perry, Andrews. NO: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion passed.
• POLICE REPORT: The department had 99 calls for service and 29 reports taken for October 2025. Councilor Andrews stated the Trunk or Treat was the biggest ever and it was insane how many people attended. Councilor Farris stated US Bank did 650 gift bags, they only had 4 left.
• FIRE MINUTES: On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Perry to accept the Fire Minutes of 7/14/25, 7/28/25, 8/11/25, 8/28/25, 9/8/25 and 9/22/25. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
AREA OF IMPACT CHANGES: Administrator Kennedy explained the proposed changes to the Area of Impact Map which includes areas which could be annexed in the next five years. On the east side there is a minor correction to align with city limits near Extreme Auto, addressing a discrepancy where the Area of Impact line wasn’t updated when the city limit was previously extended. On the west side, it includes the addition of properties along Frontage Road and several Idaho Forest Group parcels along Highway 95. Much of the proposed area has water service but lacks sewer infrastructure. This doesn’t disqualify areas from inclusion in the Area of Impact map. After discussion, the Council had no changes to the proposed boundaries. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Winkler to approve the proposed Area of Impact map. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Grant, Perry, Andrews. NO: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion passed. Attorney Jessup will present the map to the Idaho County Commissioners next week.
SURPLUS: Public Works Directed Mager stated the C-900 is water pipe from an old project and it’s not designed to sit on the surface for an extended length of time and the galvanized pipes have been around forever. The manhole rings are from the sewer project and maybe they could be used for a fire ring. On motion by Councilor Andrews, second by Councilor Grant to surplus the following public works items. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES: Farris, Winkler, Grant, Perry, Andrews. NO: none. ABSTAIN: none. The motion passed.
a. 800’ various sized C-900 6” to 8” pipe
b. 7 sticks of 20’, 1” galvanized pipe
c. 10 sticks various lengths of ½”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, 2” galvanized
d. 10 manhole rings 6” to 8” depth
e. 2 metal stands
BEER AND WINE LICENSES: On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Perry to approve the Beer and Wine license for Simmons Endeavors LLC d/b/a The Range Cigar Lounge at 102 E North Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Farris, second by Councilor Perry to approve the transfer of the Beer and Wine license from The Gallery Bistro to The Crafty Hideaway LLC d/b/a The Crafty Hideaway at 107 W North Street. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER WAIVER: Administrator Kennedy explained this waiver is for Extreme Auto due to a recent building permit for a billboard. Public Works Director Mager stated sidewalks at this location don’t make sense and the state wouldn’t want them in their right of way. They are on the edge of the city limits on Highway 13. On motion by Councilor Andrews, second by Councilor Farris to approve Public Works Director Mager recommendation to waive sidewalk, curb and gutter at 1027 Highway 13. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
