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August 1, 2023
Welcome to tonight’s City Council meeting!
The elected officials of the City of Bonners Ferry are appreciative of an involved constituency. Testimony from
the public is encouraged concerning issues when addressed under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda. Any
individual who wishes may address the council on any issue, whether on the agenda or not, during the Public
Comments period. Normal business will preclude public participation during the business portion of the meeting
with the discretion left to the Mayor and Council. Special accommodation to see, hear, or participate in the public
meeting should be made at City Hall within two days of the public meeting.
Vision Statement
Bonners Ferry, “The Friendliest City”, strives to achieve balanced growth, builds on community strengths,
respects natural resources, promotes excellence in Government, and values quality of life. We are a city that
welcomes all people.
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Bonners Ferry City Hall
7232 Main Street
267-3105
August 1, 2023
6:00 pm
Join video Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/176727634
Meeting ID: 176727634
Join by phone: 253-215-8782
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes, unless repeat testimony is requested by the
Mayor/Council.
REPORTS
Police/Fire/City Administrator/City Engineer/Urban Renewal District/SPOT/Golf/EDC
CONSENT AGENDA – {action item}
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of Bills and Payroll
3. Authorize Mayor to sign contract with FCS for Representation on cost-of-service analysis and to provide
update to existing cost of service analysis.
4. Approval of Alcohol Beverage License for Bonners Ferry Conoco
NEW BUSINESS
5. PLANNING {ACTION Item} [attachment]- Consider dedication of public right of way for new city street,
located east of Highway 95 and south of the Grace Bible Church.
6. PLANNING {ACTION Item} [attachment]- A resolution to amend the city of Bonners Ferry comprehensive
plan future land use map to designate certain lands as “general commercial and mixed use” upon annexation
into the incorporated city limits. This land is associated with Annexation File 05-23.
7. CITY {action Item} [attachment]- Consider Ordinance 611, an annexation ordinance, annexing certain lands
into city limits and zoning such lands commercial on the official zoning map, for first reading by Title only.
8. CITY {action Item} [attachment]- Consider suspension of rules and adopt ordinance 611, by Title only and
authorize publication of the ordinance summary.
Posted at City Hall on __________________
9. PLANNING {action Item} [attachment]- A resolution to amend the city of Bonners Ferry comprehensive plan
future land use map to designate certain lands as “general commercial and mixed use” upon annexation into
the incorporated city limits. This land is associated with Annexation File 06-23.
10. CITY {action Item} [attachment]- Consider Ordinance 612, an annexation ordinance, annexing certain lands
into city limits and zoning such lands commercial and Residential B on the official zoning map, for first reading
by Title only.
11. CITY {action Item} [attachment]- Consider suspension of rules and adopt ordinance 612, by Title only and
authorize publication of the ordinance summary.
12. CITY {action Item} [attachment]- Consider contract by Todd Bateman with Regence and authorize Mayor to
sign contract providing for benefits for group Medicare for retiree of the city.
13. ELECTRIC {action Item} [attachment]- Consider approval of contract with T&L Fencing for hydro
replacement fence along Canyon View Road.
ADJOURNMENT
