Meridian council approves appointment to Planning & Zoning, adopts agenda and consent items, and votes to enter executive session

The Meridian City Council on March 18 adopted its meeting agenda and consent agenda, approved a resolution appointing Jessica Perot to the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission (Seat 3), and voted to enter executive session under Idaho statute 74-206(1)(f).

Council members approved the agenda as presented following a motion and second; the chair said “Ayes have it” and the agenda was adopted by voice vote. The consent agenda was likewise moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission: The council unanimously moved forward Resolution No. 25-2508, “a resolution of the city council of the City of Meridian appointing Jessica Perot to seat 3 of the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission.” Councilman Schreiter (mover) presented the resolution and the motion carried by voice vote. Council members praised Perot’s land-use experience in remarks recorded on the meeting record. Councilman Schaedter said, “She’s the kind of person that’s just very conscientious who really cares about the city.” Perot was not present at the meeting; council members reported she sent remarks of thanks to the council that were read into the record.

Executive session: Council President Luke Kavanagh moved that the council go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f). The motion was seconded and carried after a roll-call-style confirmation of members present; the chair announced, “Motion carries. We’ll go into executive session.”

No legislation, ordinances or budget adoptions were finalized in the session; the actions recorded in this meeting were procedural votes and the listed appointment.