Winchester, ID
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👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Larry Tannahill
- Clifton Beauchamp
- Deydra Osburn
- James Erwert
- Cliff Beauchamp
- DeeDee Osburn
- Les London
Recent meetings
Thu Jul 9, 2026
City Council
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
9 July 2026
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call meeting to order –
Council present: Deydra Osburn, James Erwert, Larry Tannahill and Cliff Beauchamp.
Pledge of Allegiance -
Minutes of the June 4 and June 23rd meetings. Councilperson Osburn moved to approve
the minutes, Councilperson Tannahill seconded. seconded. MC Unanimous
Bills and fund transfers. Councilperson Osburn moved to approve the bills and fund
transfers, Councilperson Tannahill seconded. M/C Unanimous
Maintenance report – Matthew Goodnight.
Breaker was warrantied for Mason lift station.
Cliff Beauchamp got all of the fire hydrants painted.
We will be flushing hydrants on June 14th.
Fire Department report: Fire Chief Tim reported – no fire calls.
$15,000 from IDL for new radios.
Training is ongoing.
Testing oil in vehicles before changing the oil?? Need to find out who can do this
testing.
Norma Chapman – Colonial Life Benefits Insurance.
Cost??
Disability and accident insurances.
No further business Councilmember Osburn moved to adjourn, Councilperson Tannahill
seconded. M/C Unanimous.
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LeAnn J Trautman, City Clerk
Miriam J Youngren, Mayor
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
Council to consider July 4 catering permit for AFD Alley
The Winchester City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a catering permit for a vendor in AFD Alley for the July 4th event. The agenda includes only this action item and a closed meeting, with no other substantive business listed.
- Catering permit for AFD Alley vendor (July 4th)
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AGENDA
SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 23°°, 2026
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. CATERING PERMIT —-AFD ALLEY
July 4". Vendor ACTION
3. CLOSE MEETING
Thu Jun 4, 2026
City Council
Council to consider sewer project, sheriff contract, zone change
The Winchester City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including reports on the sewer project, the volunteer fire department, and a proposed annual contract with the Lewis County Sheriff. The council will also consider a zone change request from Tannahill/Brockman and hear public comments.
- JUB for Sewer project report
- Winchester Volunteer Fire Department report
- Jason Davis, Lewis County Sheriff – annual contract
- Zone change request Tannahill/Brockman
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AGENDA
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4 JUNE 2026
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER ACTION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION
4. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FUND TRANSFERS ACTION
5. REPORT FROM MATTHEW GOODNIGHT ACTION
i. JUB for Sewer project ACTION
ii.
6. WINCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTION
7. JASON DAVIS, LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF – ANNUAL CONTRACT ACTION
8. REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE TANNAHILL/BROCKMAN ACTION
9. COMMENTS FROM GUEST
10. ADJOURN MEETING. ACTION
Thu May 14, 2026
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on Tannahill zone change request
The Winchester City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zone change request for the Tannahill/Brockman property. The council will also receive reports on the sewer project and the volunteer fire department, and handle routine approvals of minutes and bills.
- Public hearing on zone change request - Tannahill
- Request for zone change Tannahill/Brockman
- Report from Matthew Goodnight on JUB for Sewer project
- Winchester Volunteer Fire Department report
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AGENDA
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
14 MAY 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - TANNAHILL
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER ACTION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION
4. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FUND TRANSFERS ACTION
5. REPORT FROM MATTHEW GOODNIGHT ACTION
i. JUB for Sewer project ACTION
ii.
6. WINCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTION
7. REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE TANNAHILL/BROCKMAN ACTION
8. COMMENTS FROM GUEST
9. ADJOURN MEETING. ACTION
Thu Apr 9, 2026
City Council
Winchester City Council to consider utility rate increases and zone change
The City Council will meet to discuss potential increases to utility rates and a zone change request for Tannahill/Brockman. The body will also review surplus property sales and a sewer project.
- Proposal for increasing utility rates
- Zone change request for Tannahill/Brockman
- JUB for Sewer project
- Surplus property sales or refusals
- Dust Abatement cost
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✓ Decided: Council approves 10% rate increase, culvert repair bid and other actions
The Winchester City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, bills and fund transfers, and a $15,000 bid to repair the culvert on Camas Road. It also approved the sale of a surplus Chevy pickup, adopted an Arbor Day proclamation, and passed a 10% rate increase resolution. A public hearing on a requested zoning change was scheduled for May 14.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved bills and fund transfers (unanimous)
- Accepted $15,000 bid to repair culvert on Camas Road (unanimous)
- Approved sale of surplus $250 Chevy pickup (unanimous)
- Adopted Arbor Day proclamation for April 24 (unanimous)
- Approved 10% rate increase, Resolution 2026-0001 (unanimous)
- Adopted Rate Increase Resolution 2026-001 (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing on zoning change for May 14 (unanimous)
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AGENDA
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING
9 April 2026 (RESCHEDULED)
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER ACTION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION
4. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FUND TRANSFERS ACTION
5. REPORT FROM MATTHEW GOODNIGHT ACTION
i. Approve surplus property sales or refusals ACTION
ii. JUB for Sewer project ACTION
iii. Dust Abatement cost ACTION?
6. WINCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTION
7. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION ACTION
8. REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE TANNAHILL/BROCKMAN ACTION
9. PROPOSAL FOR INCREASING UTILITY RATES ACTION
10. WINCHESTER CITY WIDE CLEAN UP DAY ACTION
11. CHANGE THE DATE FOR MAY MEETING ACTION
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING ADVERTISING WINCHESTER BUSINESSES ACTION?
13. COMMENTS FROM GUEST
14. ADJOURN MEETING. ACTION
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
9 APRIL 2026
7:00 PM
Mayor Youngren called regular meeting to order.
Council present: DeeDee Osburn, Larry Tannahill, Clifton Beauchamp and James Erwert.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilperson Osburn moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting.
Councilperson Beauchamp seconded the motion. M/C
Councilperson Osburn moved to approve bills and fund transfers, Councilperson Tannahill
seconded the motion. M/C Unanimous.
Matt Goodnight. City Maintenance Superintendent report:
Culvert across Camas toward State Park is washing out. Russell Construction has
bid $15,000 to repair and replace the culvert. Matt has asked for more bids. No other bids
received. Osburn moved to accept the bid for culvert repair, McBeth and Forest Rd.,
Tannahill seconded. M/C Unanimous.
Well #15 had electric surge during storm which took out the main drive. We
reported to insurance and Crow Electric is looking into the cost of repair and replacement
and including a power backup.
1 Bid received for surplus property sale:
Surplus property. Councilperson Tannahill moved to approve the following bids:
Mike Haight $250 Chevy pickup.
Councilperson Beauchamp seconded the motion. M/C Unanimous.
Fire Department report: 1 rescue cat and 2 fire call.
Winchester City Council adopted Arbor Day Proclamation April 24th.
Request for zone change Tannahill –Concern for the neighboring properties. Request
input from neighbors. Publi …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Winchester City Council approves 10% water/sewer rate hike, sets April hearing
The council approved a resolution to declare surplus property and advertise it as required, and approved bills and fund transfers including $470.42 to Rocky Mtn Hvac. They also voted to hold a public hearing on April 2nd to consider a 10% increase in water and sewer rates, and discussed a possible 20% increase in dust abatement costs. No final decision was made on dust abatement or on a proposal by Eric Frei to promote Winchester on billboards.
- Approved minutes of the regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills and fund transfers, including $470.42 to Rocky Mtn Hvac (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for surplus property and advertising (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for surplus property from wastewater project (unanimous)
- Voted to hold public hearing April 2nd on 10% water and sewer rate increase (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
5 MARCH 2026
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Youngren called meeting to order.
Council present: Clifton Beauchamp, Larry Tannahill and Deydra Osburn.
Council absent: James Erwert.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilperson Tannahill moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting.
Councilperson Beauchamp seconded the motion. M/C
Councilperson Morris moved to approve bills and fund transfers, Councilperson
Beauchamp seconded the motion. add Rocky Mtn Hvac $470.42 (general fund) M/C
Unanimous.
Matt Goodnight. (absent) City Maintenance Superintendent report:
Resolution for Surplus property. Councilperson Morris moved to approve the resolution,
and advertise as required. Councilperson Tannahill seconded the motion. M/C
Unanimous.
Fire alarm system running and inspected.
Fire Department report: John Lawson - On going training in Craigmont(firefighter 1 training),
Grangeville (rope rescue) and Orofino (Clearwater Fire Academy).
$13,000 for 4 sets of turn outs. Just ordered 5 sets of additional turnouts.
Resolution for surplus property from wastewater project. Councilperson moved
to approve, Councilperson seconded. M/C Unanimous.
Dust abatement consideration increase another 20% this year. (increase of 40%
last year). Discussion of posting on face book of increase in the cost again this year.
Let people know that there are other resources for dust abatement .
Utility Rate Discussion and approval? Councilperson …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $29,000 pickup purchase using interest funds
The Winchester City Council approved the purchase of a 2015 Ford F250 for $29,000 from Gortsema, funded by interest from the LGIP water and sewer accounts and street funds. The council also approved the fire department's elected officers, declared surplus property for bid, and discussed but did not pursue an online payment setup due to additional costs.
- Approved purchase of 2015 Ford F250 for $29,000 from Gortsema, funded by LGIP interest and street funds (unanimous)
- Approved fire department officers: Tim Burke (Chief), John Lawson (Assistant Chief/Treasurer), Ryan Warren (1st Captain), Miles Messenger (Secretary), Clint West (Training Officer), Anthony Gerimonte (Maintenance Officer) (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for surplus property bid opening at next council meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of previous regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills and fund transfers (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
5 FEBRUARY 2026
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Youngren called meeting to order.
Council present: Clifton Beauchamp, Larry Tannahill and James Erwert.
Council absent: Deydra Osburn.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilperson Tannahill moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting.
Councilperson Beauchamp seconded the motion. M/C
Councilperson Tannahill moved to approve bills and fund transfers, Councilperson
Beauchamp seconded the motion. M/C Unanimous.
Discussion regarding the cost of setting up payments online. Black Mountain has said it will
take another $1,500 in addition to the $1,000 we have already spent to set up the pay
online service. Not sure it is in our best interest currently to pursue this. Request that the
$1,000 check be returned to the city. Do not accept this program.
Matt Goodnight. City Maintenance Superintendent report:
Water tests for PFAS for six wells 2 x per year at a cost of approx. $600 apiece.
Generators still not working – Generac will be here next week to look at generators
again.
Control Freak next week to finish communications with treatment plant.
New heater at museum.
Declaration of Surplus property: JUB list attached.
Councilperson Beauchamp moved to advertise, and Councilperson Tannahill
seconded. M/C Unanimous. Will advertise for a bid opening at next council meeting.
Purchase of pickup for city maintenance: Proposal of using the interest from our
Sewer and wate …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves impact area boundaries, new members sworn in
The Winchester City Council approved Resolution 2025-04, confirming the existing impact area boundaries established in 1980, and unanimously approved bills and fund transfers. Newly elected councilmembers James Erwert and Clifton Beauchamp were sworn in for four-year terms, and Deydra Osburn was appointed Council President. The council also pre-approved beer, wine, and liquor licenses pending state and county licenses, and approved a catering permit for the Fire Department dinner and dance.
- Approved Resolution 2025-04 confirming existing impact area boundaries (unanimous)
- Approved bills and fund transfers (unanimous)
- Swore in new councilmembers James Erwert and Clifton Beauchamp for 4-year terms
- Appointed Deydra Osburn as Council President (unanimous)
- Pre-approved beer, wine, and liquor licenses pending state and county licenses (unanimous)
- Approved catering permit for Winchester Kitchen and Bar for Fire Department event (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
8 JANUARY 2026
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Youngren called meeting to order.
Council present: Les London, Deydra Osburn, and Clifton Beauchamp, Larry Tannahill.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Council person Osburn Tannahill moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting.
Councilperson Osburn seconded the motion. M/C
Councilperson Osburn moved to approve bills and fund transfers , Councilperson London
seconded the motion. M/C Unanimous.
Send another letter to request action, with community signatures of support.
Councilperson Osburn moved to approve Resolution 2025-04, approving the existing
impact area established by Ordinance # . Councilperson London moved to approve the
boundaries established in 1980. Area of Impact: approve existing boundaries.: 31 and 32,
T 34 N., R.2W; and section 5 and 6, T.33N., R.2W. All parcels of land, or portions, thereof,
lying within the area of impact . Council person Osburn seconded. M/C Unanimous.
Swearing in of newly elected councilmembers: James Erwert and Clifton Beauchamp both
for 4 year terms. Mayor swears them in and Council person Erwert was seated
Councilperson Tannahill moved to appoint Council person Osburn as Council president.
Councilperson Beauchamp seconded. M/C Unanimous.
Matt Goodnight. City Maintenance Superintendent report: See report.
Winchester Volunteer Fire Department. – Tim Burke, Fire Chief. Reported that the
Essentials of Fire Fighting class is being …
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🌐 County-level context (Lewis County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments109 (933 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy16.1% (low numeracy 27% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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