City hiring for three seasonal positions

Those interested in working for the city can get more details and an application at St. Maries City Hall during normal business hours.

Councilman Doug Ryan said he would encourage anyone interested to apply during the city’s regular meeting Monday, March 13. Two of the positions are in parks and one is at the cemetery.

Ryan said age eligibility could start at 16 years old. He encouraged retirees to apply that might be looking for something as well. Hours vary.

“We need people,” he said.

Public Works Director Skyler Harrison added there are also two job openings (nonseasonal) in the city’s public works department they are looking to fill.

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A variance was approved for Larry and Margie Bentcik to allow a nine feet setback at the front of their new manufactured home they are planning to place. Originally, they asked for ten feet instead of the normal 20, but amended their request.

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The council approved invoices for HMH Engineering for the following: phase two sewer, $935; lead water line replacement, $33,458.75; and phase three sewer, $29,917.51. Mayor Tom Carver said the lead pipe project should be going out to bid soon.

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The council approved a local professional services agreement with the Idaho Department of Transportation for sidewalk improvements. The project will be bid this year, and construction will take place next year. HMH Engineering will do the design.

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An invoice for Walter Steed for the Cormana Building phase two grant writing was approved in the amount of $5,731.23.

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City attorney Andy Doman reviewed changes the city’s planning and zoning commissioner proposed to one of the city’s ordinance for zoning permitted and special use. Language and definitions were updated and/or expanded. Council approved the changes.

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Mayor Carver read an Arbor Day proclamation, which will be April 28. He shared the city planned to apply for a grant to help revamp islands on Main Avenue. He said they are looking at other options then trees as there have been issues with people running into them, logging trucks have hit branches and the trees have outgrown the intended boxes.

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Harrison said the public works department was able to purchase a new 2022 pickup truck, and is looking for a utility box. He said it was in the budget for this year.

Harrison also shared the railroad company got money from the state to redo the tracks on 10th Street as well as the pavement, but crosswalks are not included. He said crosswalks are not included and the city would be responsible. He said if the city does want to do crosswalks it should be done in conjunction with the track replacement project.

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Police Chief Scott Castles said Officer Charlie Thompson fell through the ice at Aqua Park a couple weeks ago in an attempt to rescue a dog. Both the dog and Thompson are doing well since the incident. Castles said there was damage to a radio and so that will be replaced. He added he was looking for grants that might be available for the department in order to purchase the security cameras the city is currently trying out.

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Mayor Carver said the city received $100,000 from LHTAC in the form of a grant to do a chip seal on the St. Maries River Road. He said the city’s project scored high.

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After regular business, the counsel convened in executive session to discuss personnel.