Temperature Range (average) – Fahrenheit: **
Spring: 29 to 63
Summer: 45 to 81
Fall: 28 to 71
Winter: 22 to 41
* U.S. Census July 1, 2009 Population change since 2000: -3.6% **Historical averages
Nezperce, the county seat of Lewis County, is located on the Nezperce Prairie, a broad plateau in the eastern part of the county. The Clearwater River is located about 10 to 20 miles to the east and north. The Clearwater National Forest lies 26 miles northeast and the Nez Perce National Forest is 30 miles southeast.
Orofino lies 24 miles north, Grangeville 24 miles south, Kamiah 16 miles east and Lewiston 56 miles west.
Nezperce is in the heart of the Nezperce Prairie. Extending beyond the City in all directions is the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. The City was named for the Nez Perce Indian Tribe – the name is French for “pierced nose”, although they did not practice nose-piercing. The Nez Perce’s name for themselves is Nimi’ipuu (pronounced Nee-Me-Poo), which means simply “the people” or “we the people”
CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO
REGULAR MEETING
December 6, 2011
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON December 6, 2011.
PLACE: Nezperce Community Center, 602 6th Ave.
PRESENT were Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Harris, William Burton, James Zenner, Maintenance Department Craig Cardwell and Tyler Young and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt. Commissioner Bill Hansen, Foreman Jim King and Clerk Dan Johnson all of Prairie Highway were present to listen to VEBA Service Representative Tia Gilroy from Spokane, Washington. Entering the meeting at 6:50PM was Matt Mosman. VEBA Health Reimbursement: VEBA Service Representative Tia Gilroy met with the council and Prairie Highway District representatives at 6PM to discuss VEBA a tax free medical savings account for government employees. Tia explained the VEBA program and how it works. She provided handouts for everyone to review. VEBA is an investment program that helps pay for out-of-pocket medical including paying for premiums. There are no age requirements and it covers spouses and dependents under the age of 27. If the council decided to proceed with creating a VEBA plan the council would have to pass a resolution to adopt a program. Tia will email us different options and an example resolution for review. Tia answered questions regarding the program.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN AT 6:57 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was led by Mayor Bateman.
CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO REGULAR MEETING November 8, 2011
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON November 8, 2011.
PLACE: City Hall, 502 5th Ave.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN AT 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was led by Mayor Bateman.
PRESENTwere Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris entered the meeting at 7:07PM, William Harris, William Burton, James Zenner, Maintenance Department Craig Cardwell and Tyler Young and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt. JUB Engineer Amy Uptmor, Residents Casey Braun, Ken Kuther and Chad Doggett (entered the meeting at 7:10PM) were welcomed to the meeting.
CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO REGULAR MEETING October 4, 2011
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON October 4, 2011.
PLACE: City Hall, 502 5th Ave.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN AT 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was led by Mayor Bateman.
PRESENTwere Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Harris, William Burton, James Zenner, Resident Jamie Johnson and Darlene Thompson, Maintenance Department Craig Cardwell and Tyler Young and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt.
