City of Nezperce, Idaho Est. 1895

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Statistical Data  
Population: 504 *
Elevation: 3,202 feet
Precipitation:  22 inches **
Average Snowfall: 45 inches **
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 58 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”

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City of Nezperce, Idaho - Regular Meeting - April 3, 2012

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CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO

REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 2012
 
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON April 3, 2012.
 
PLACE: Nezperce 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.
 

PRESENT were Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Harris, William Burton, James Zenner, Maintenance Supervisor Craig Cardwell and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt. Guests to the meeting included: Resident Jamie Johnson; Sheriff Candidate Joe Newman from Kamiah. Sheriff Brokop and Deputy Prosecutor Zach Pall entered the meeting at 7:50PM.

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City of Nezperce, Idaho - Regular Meeting - March 6, 2012

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CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO

REGULAR MEETING
March 6, 2012
 
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON March 6, 2012.
 
PLACE: Nezperce 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.
 
PRESENT were Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Harris, William Burton, James Zenner, Maintenance Supervisor Craig Cardwell and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt. Guests to the meeting included: Resident Jamie Johnson; Visitors Center Representatives Elizabeth Hess, Sue Justesen and Gayle Foster; Melisa Bryant the Ida-Lew Economic Development Specialist.
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City of Nezperce, Idaho - Special Meeting - March 14, 2012

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CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO

SPECIAL MEETING

March 14, 2012
 
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEZPERCE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO, HELD ON March 14, 2012.
 
PLACE: Nezperce City Hall, 502 5th Ave.
 
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN AT 9:00 A.M. 
 
Pledge of Allegiance: The pledge was led by Mayor Bateman.
 
PRESENT were Mayor Steve Bateman, Councilmen Robert Harris, William Harris, William Burton, James Zenner, Maintenance Supervisor Craig Cardwell and Clerk Rhonda Schmidt.