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The Twin Falls City Council met on October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall. All six council members were present. The meeting included a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, approval of the consent calendar, presentations on a school supplemental levy and capital purchases, public input, and an executive session.
Okay, we'll go ahead and call our meeting for October fifth, twenty twenty six to order for the City of Twin Falls City Council meeting. I will confirm that we have six members of the city council in chambers and council or five, sorry, yep, can't do math today, five in chambers, and councilwoman Volmer will be here shortly. So we now have six members of the council in chambers. And whereas most of the rechargeable electronics used in homes daily, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tower or power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and and toys are powered by lithium ion batteries, which, if misused, damaged or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode. And whereas the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, reports an increase in battery-related fires, underscoring the need for public education on the safe use of lithium ion batteries and devices. And whereas the lithium, whereas the way lithium ion battery devices are charged, can make a difference in helping prevent home fires. And whereas safe charging includes using the cord and charger that came with your device, or one approved by the manufacturer, charging on a hard, flat surf flat hard, flat surface, watching for warning sides like devices that are very hot or start to swell, unplugging them fully, fully charged, and charging larger devices like e-bikes outside and away from exits. And whereas residents are encouraged to understand that safe charging means making smart choices every time they plug in. And whereas Twin Falls first responders remain dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires through prevention, safety education, and community outreach. And whereas the 2026 fire present prevention week theme, charge into fire uh fire safety. Safe charging is a superpower. Serves serves to remind all residents that safe charging can help reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities. Therefore, I Jason Brown, mayor of the city of Twin Falls, do hereby proclaim the week of October 4th through the 10th, 2026 as fire prevention week throughout Twin Falls and urge all residents to learn about fire about and practice safe charging habits. Who's here to receive that one? The whole fire department. Okay. Yames got it, huh? Mayor, council, citizens, thank you for joining us tonight. Thank you for this proclamation and teaming up with uh fire department. Um fire prevention week is the longest-running public health observance in the United States, sponsored by the NFPA. Its origin is from 1871 and the Great Chicago fire. So every year, uh whatever week falls with October 8th, which is the date of that fire, is that week of fire prevention week. So obviously we practice fire prevention and community risk reduction every day of the year. Uh but this is the one time of year we pause to remember uh those lives that are tragically lost. Um, and even here in our own city and county, um, we've had many lives lost in fire. And so um teaming up with this year's motto of charge into fire safety, safe charging is a superpower. Focus on everyday habits for charging, reducing the risk of lithium ion batteries and fires uh kept in homes to keep our community safer. So we thank you for your partnership and teamwork in this, and uh we will carry on the charge. Thank you. Appreciate it. Okay, that brings us to our next item of business, which is the consent calendar. What are council's wishes? Move to approve. Second. We have a motion and a second to approve approve the consent calendar as written. Any discussion. Okay, Amy roll call vote, please. Ruth Pierce? Yes. Chris Reed. Yes. Craig Hawkins? Yes.