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Votes at a glance: minutes, consent agenda, ORD-5-25, HR appointment and reappointment
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Summary
A summary of formal actions at the Boise City Council meeting: approval of meeting minutes, consent agenda, adoption of ORD-5-25 (special events liquor pilot), appointment of Stacy Doty as HR director and reappointment of Jen Ellis to the Public Works Commission, plus a vote to enter executive session.
The Boise City Council recorded several formal actions during the meeting.
Key votes and outcomes - Approval of council minutes: The council approved the minutes for the regular meeting and the work session of Jan. 14, 2025. Motion carried by recorded voice vote; clerk announced “All in favor, motion carries.”
- Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, which included two housing- and homelessness-related resolutions (Resolution 3225 and Resolution 3525). The consent agenda passed 5 in favor, 1 opposed.
- ORD-5-25 (special-events liquor pilot): The council adopted ORD-5-25, creating a one-year pilot to allow sale and service of liquor at select special events in certain city parks and recreation facilities. The ordinance passed after the mayor cast a deciding vote following a 3-3 tie among council members.
- Appointment of Stacy Doty: The council voted to appoint Stacy Doty as director of Human Resources, effective Jan. 27, 2025. The clerk called the roll and the motion carried unanimously.
- Reappointment of Jen Ellis: By unanimous consent the council reappointed Jen Ellis to the Public Works Commission for a four-year term ending Feb. 1, 2029.
- Motion to enter executive session: The council voted to enter executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to consult legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation; the motion carried.
Several other ordinances were placed on the second-reading calendar and read by number and title for future consideration.

