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Votes at a glance: Lewiston Council actions, Nov. 24, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal council actions taken Nov. 24, including two appointments, three resolutions/contracts on transportation and public works, RFQ roster approval, a sewer contract to enable a DEQ grant application, and acceptance of the Nov. 4 election canvas.
At its Nov. 24 meeting the Lewiston City Council voted on multiple items. Key outcomes:
- Appointed Kyle Harris to a three-year term on the Audit Committee (motion moved by Mayor Johnson; approved by voice vote).
- Appointed Kyle Harris to a three-year term on the Code Board of Appeals (motion moved by Mayor Johnson; approved by voice vote).
- Approved Resolution 2025-31 authorizing destruction of certain police records (motion carried).
- Approved RFQ-26-002 to establish a 30-firm professional services consultant roster for engineering for FY26–27 and authorized the mayor to execute master agreements (one councilor recorded a nay during the voice vote).
- Approved Resolution 2025-52, the state-local agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department for the Snake River Avenue project (authorizes mayor to sign).
- Approved a professional services agreement (PRN TR-71) for the 8th Street Safety Improvements Project with a consultant in an amount not to exceed $214,961; local match about $15,778 (motion carried).
- Approved a professional services agreement with Merrick to position the city to apply for a DEQ grant (East Orchard Sewer Expansion Phase 4); the contract is contingent on grant award and would be amended with a task order if the grant is awarded.
- Accepted and entered into the minutes the tabulation of the Nov. 4, 2025 city election results prepared by the Nez Perce County Clerk and canvas by the Board of Nez Perce County Commissioners (Idaho Code 54-4-12).
All items were approved by motion and voice vote except the RFQ roster, which carried with a recorded nay. Several votes were recorded as councilors saying "aye" during roll call; the meeting minutes and clerk's record will show the formal roll for adoption.
