Council approves routine items, hears reports on events and community projects

The Lewiston City Council handled consent and routine items, approving the minutes from the December meeting, declaring an old theater vacuum surplus and approving a volunteer for the library board. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to approve the December minutes (motion carried). The council approved an appointment to the library board; the presiding officer said 'Tova Jones' volunteered while the formal motion used the name 'Toby Jones' (transcript shows this inconsistency).

Council members also ratified surplus of an old theater vacuum after residents donated replacements. Unidentified Speaker 6 moved to declare the vacuum surplus and Unidentified Speaker 3 seconded; the council voted unanimously.

In reports, the fire department noted three local firefighters completed EMS training (names mentioned: Jake, Cody and Andy) and the council discussed booking Jerica Jamieson’s band for a July 4 concert. The library reported a recent fundraiser sold 31 tickets at $30 each and raised additional funds via an auction. Council members discussed fencing for rodeo ticket control and said digital-ticketing options were not currently feasible due to cost.

The meeting closed with a request to place the master fee schedule (rental rates) on next month’s agenda to consider half-day ballroom rentals. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to adjourn; the motion carried.