HomeMy Public PortalAbout08 - Department Reports - Combined AugustMonthly Department Report – Airport
Memo
To: City Council
From: Jay Scherer, Airport Manager
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/5/17
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. AIP 23 – Ramp Rehabilitation:
Due to late arrival of grant funds and expected duration of construction, project will slip to Spring
2018. The paving, if we tried to start this year, would extend into November where it is likely
temperatures would not favor asphalt paving.
2. Lease Rates and Airport Fees
Lease rates Public Hearing was continued to September 14 Regular Council Meeting. Additional
information was provided to City Council at the August 25 Work Session.
3. Land Acquisition
Discovery process is finishing up. The Airport, Finance and City Manager are preparing for
mediation scheduled for October 17 in Nampa.
4. Eclipse
While the eclipse did not produce the numbers some had hoped for, the airport had the busiest
weekend in the past two summers. Over seventy aircraft were parked on the ramp. A good amount
of jet and charter drop-off/pick-ups were observed.
5. Noxious Weed Spraying
On August 16 & 17, Valley County Weed and Pest Control brought staff and volunteers to augment
Parks and Airport staff in spraying the Airport and other City owned property. The City will provide
reciprocal support for weed spray events through the fall.
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Monthly Department Report – Community Development
Memo
To: City Council
From: Michelle Groenevelt, Community and Economic Development Director
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/6/17
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. McCall In Motion:
The draft McCall Area Comprehensive Plan was out for public review in August. The public can still
make comments on the draft Plans. There is still a 3rd party reviewer looking at the Comp Plan for
suggestions and edits. The presentation of the Comprehensive and Transportation Master Plan will
occur October 2-4 for the governing boards and the public. McCall In Motion will have a booth at the
Economic Development Summit on October 2. October 3 will be the presentation to the McCall Area
Planning and Zoning Commission at 3:30 p.m. and there will be a presentation for the public at 5:30
p.m. October 4 will be a public presentation 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., and a Special City Council Meeting at
5:30 p.m.
2. Housing:
A draft Housing Strategy is still being developed by Zions. They are working to tailor the strategy to
be more specific to McCall and the market conditions. There will be a housing panel at the Economic
Development Summit (at Shore Lodge) on October 2.
3. Code Update:
The Code Update is underway by code writer Jim Carter from Logan Simpson. So far, the effort has
been directed at reorganizing the code to make it easier to use. Also, certain Design Guidelines will be
codified into the draft code to create more certainty for the design and development community. An
overview of the process will be presented at the October 4 meeting.
4. BSU Student Projects:
Staff has been working with the Public Policy Program at BSU where students are working on
researching two topics areas for the City of McCall: Fireworks in McCall, and Short-Term Rentals.
The research will be presented to the City Council in November or early December to help frame the
policies issues associated with the topics.
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5. Department Transition:
Effective October 1, 2017, Delta James will leave the position of City Planner (she served 6 years) to
take on the position of the Economic Development Planner. Delta has a wealth of knowledge and
professional experience in economic development. This position still includes centralized grant
writing for the City of McCall. Delta has experience in grant writing and is a certified Block Grant
Administrator. Morgan Bessaw (currently the Permit Technician) was hired as the City Planner also
effective October 1. Morgan holds a Master’s in Planning and has done an excellent job serving the
Department and community over the past 2 years. We are now advertising for the Permit Tech position
and anticipate this position will not be filled by October 1.
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McCall Area Land Use Applications
(by Calendar Year)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD
DR 32 29 30 20 29 26 31 35
DR-signs 16 16 14 15 17 13 23 11
SR 18 14 7 10 12 9 19 15
ROS 13 10 10 21 15 27 24 14
CUP 5 1 4 3 5 4 6 9
SUB 1 2 1 1 2 1 7 5
PUD 0 0 1 0 2 2 4 3
VAC 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0
VAR 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
ZON 0 3 2 0 4 2 3 0
TOTAL 87 76 70 70 87 85 119 92
Note: The totals above do not include Administrative Approval, Annexation, Development Agreement, Shoreline,
or Code Amendment applications.
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McCall City/Impact Area Land Use Applications
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Monthly Department Report – Finance
Memo
To: City Council
From: Linda Stokes, Treasurer
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/8/17
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. Sewer Annexation:
Finance staff is working to close out the City Sewer Fund as of August 31, 2017. Staff is working with
vendors that supplied goods and services for sewer services up to August 31 to submit all invoices for
payment. The Sewer Fund available cash held in the Local Government Investment Pool, LGIP #1181,
was transferred to the City Combined checking account to be remitted to the PLRWSD less retainage
of $180,000 to pay Sewer Fund liabilities through August 31, 2017. A check in the amount $1,484,204
is ready to send to PLRWSD once funds are available and deposited in the City Combined checking
account. The City will bill for August services and continue to accept payment for sewer services until
the August services are considered due and delinquent, October 10, 2017. At that time remaining
sewer service accounts receivable and all remaining cash will be transferred to PLRWSD. The
Treasurer will work closely with the PLRWSD Administrator to compile a final accounting for review
and approval by both the City Council and the District Board.
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Monthly Department Report – Golf Course
Memo
To: City Council
From: Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent
CC: Bessie Jo, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/7/2017
Re: Monthly Department Report - Golf
1. Weather
August was hot and dry, and what rain there was did not settle the dust. However, the cooler
nights are helping.
2. Staff
At the end of August, the Golf Course lost the last of the summer seasonal staff. Another long
term seasonal staff person was hired but he quit after a week. Also, down one long term seasonal
staff person due to illness the last week and a half. Currently working at trying to recruit a past
employee back for the remainder of the season.
3. Greens
Greens are recovering from all of the tournament play and were top-dressed twice during the
month. Also needle tined and over-seeded all of the greens.
4. Practice Green Expansion
The practice green expansion has worked out nicely and is being thoroughly used. There has
been many good comments about the expansion.
5. Golf Course Play
Rounds were up in August compared to last year but the Golf Course is still running behind last
year’s year to date numbers. If September is normal, we should be able to make budget.
6. Tournaments
Tournaments were full with almost a tournament a week all month. The 2 man scramble in
September has 60 teams on the waiting list and has been full all summer.
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7. USGA Agronomy Tour
The USGA Agronomy Tour was very helpful as to Course’s future planning. There has been
some pressure to change the aerification process but the recommendation was to continue what
is currently being done because of the multiple types of soil in the greens.
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Monthly Department Report – Information Systems
Memo
To: City Council
From: David Simmonds, Information Systems Manager
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/2/17
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. Application Software:
Laserfiche: A change from our in-house Laserfiche Avante to the Laserfiche Cloud records
management platform has been proposed and is in the final approval process. The “cloud” platform
provides efficient, effective public access to public records. Presently, a public records request can be
difficult, expensive and time consuming for City Clerk staff and others. The new platform offers
comprehensive security and the ability to selectively grant public access to records as appropriate.
Office 365 / Hosted email / Sharepoint: Planning and preparation, including staff, vendor and legal
consultation for this multi-phased project continue. A corporate acquisition and layoffs have interrupted
our preferred vendor process, though they may now be back on track. It’s a large change in the way
information will be organized and delivered to City staff, and reflects global changes in the delivery of
information and services.
Asset Management: A broad discussion and assessment of several City asset and process management
platforms is under discussion, and is intended to streamline staff workflows and provide the data to
support infrastructure management, capital maintenance and capital replacement decisions.
2. Network Infrastructure:
Upgrades: City staff and facilities are distributed broadly across the McCall area, and this distributed
“campus” requires extensive, and sometimes expensive, network infrastructure to insure usable facilities
and a productive workforce. Upgrades of existing wireless point-to-point or “bridge” networks are
underway.
Deinhard Lane: Planning and preparation for a new fiber segment between City Hall and City-utilized
facilities along Deinhard Lane will continue into FY18. It is expected that this fiber project will include
participation of the McCall-Donnelly School District, which is also seeking a permanent fiber network
between the two school campuses. The route of this fiber segment will generally accommodate both
entities. Endpoint equipment to provision fiber networks is being purchased and installed now.
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Monthly Department Report - Library
Memo
To: City Council
From: Meg Lojek. Library Director
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/7/2017
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. Staff Changes:
Katrina Luiz was hired as front desk Library Associate. Katrina was formerly a Friends of the
Library volunteer and our temp worker for the Idaho Room historical files. Glad to welcome her
aboard to fill our permanent, part-time position.
The work to digitize the historical records is completed on the Library’s end; the U of I consultant
is still working on getting the metadata sorted to become live on the website for public access.
Grant requirements have been met.
2. Library Expansion:
Final report from Markley LLC is expected to be accepted by the Board of Trustees at their
September 21 meeting. Report shows very positive support from the community. Our project has
been tested and it’s a high priority among those surveyed.
The Library is pleased to accept grant monies this month to support the library expansion
campaign:
• Payette Lakes Progressive Club $5,000
• Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation $50,000
Library Board of Trustees advised representatives from the Ponderosa Center in McCall that
although the library wishes to keep lines of communication open between the two projects, at this
time the library will continue to develop plans for an expansion at our current location as part of
the overall City campus growth and improvements.
3. Programs:
September is Library Card signup month! New library members will be entered into a
drawing to win one of two new Kindle e-readers, sponsored by Friends of the Library.
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Solar eclipse: 130 people crammed into the Library aisles, floors, and doorway to learn about
the eclipse from NASA scientist Dr. John Keller. (2,000 safety glasses were provided to the
public, while supplies lasted.)
Doing Democracy community conversations continue at the Library September 19th to discuss
how to take care of ourselves, our public waters, and our public lands. Support comes from
St. Luke’s McCall.
Idaho Wilderness Considered is up for Idaho Book of the Year award; editors and contributors
(superheroes in the Idaho conservation world) will present a panel discussion at the Library
September 26th, in partnership with the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Wilderness Foundation.
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Library Statistics -- FY2017
Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Totals
2 - 000-099 3 8 5 4 7 6 7 3 8 6 4
3 - 100-199 16 14 23 19 21 14 18 21 24 24 27
4 - 200-299 17 12 18 19 15 17 13 17 13 16 21
5 - 300-399 60 61 40 49 58 78 56 58 63 46 56
6 - 400-499 3 3 7 8 3 3 7 8 8 9 5
7 - 500-599 34 39 57 37 24 27 41 25 43 48 32
8 - 600-699 82 84 37 47 80 58 96 102 60 67 76
9 - 700-799 38 65 52 44 56 90 80 81 63 53 38
10 - 800-899 23 35 30 34 28 24 15 26 30 31 40
11 - 900-919.9 31 28 13 22 15 34 33 54 39 27 21
12 - 929-999 55 55 44 67 63 61 62 66 45 57 77
13 - Adult Fiction 701 768 709 735 576 748 626 675 841 870 886
14 - Audio Books Circ Set 26 41 43 36 35 66 32 21 96 54 14
15-Audio Players 1 2 2 6 4 2 4 1 4 0 0
16 - Biography 27 31 34 30 17 36 30 29 21 25 27
17 - Board Books 130 98 90 54 58 56 95 119 112 136 118
18 - CD Fiction Books 228 190 143 173 163 219 178 193 184 123 174
19 - CD Junior Books 51 53 34 30 20 77 51 35 45 52 30
20 - CD Non-Fiction Books 31 32 7 16 19 23 7 23 20 35 26
21 - CD YA Books 5 5 5 5 7 13 8 1 6 20 5
22 - Chapter books 145 165 103 151 167 211 177 178 291 328 251
23- Computer Software 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
25 - Dawn Moudy Collection 5 5 2 0 4 4 6 10 11 7 6
26 - DVD Blu-Ray 13 16 17 17 8 11 13 15 17 13 6
27 - DVD Circ Set 31 57 67 41 43 85 47 76 105 112 54
28 - DVD Fiction 228 342 368 268 375 398 399 378 384 328 380
29- DVD Kids 93 125 174 133 199 207 191 150 248 251 181
30 - DVD Non-Fiction 64 41 35 40 57 43 48 34 65 47 42
31 - E Non-Fiction 68 47 32 44 48 39 67 42 66 68 40
32 - Eames Collection 3 5 2 0 7 0 6 9 5 2 0
33 - Early Readers 149 159 81 122 111 148 146 77 158 214 161
34 - Idaho Archives 1 3 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 6 3
35 - Idaho Room 57 36 57 48 87 77 100 52 92 87 94
36 - Independent Films 27 19 0 18 26 18 10 2 14 10 25
37 - Junior Biography 16 14 13 25 37 63 14 8 23 20 12
38 - Junior Non-Fiction 378 293 230 309 326 378 302 284 473 495 411
39 - Junior Readers 247 237 229 220 243 367 292 250 513 559 476
40 - Junior Spanish 23 25 24 29 9 15 16 37 19 19 25
41 - Kit 20 18 9 22 23 22 16 11 28 14 13
42 - Large Print 117 74 72 94 103 114 112 114 127 106 102
43 - Magazine 45 93 32 49 38 34 39 41 46 52 66
44 - Map 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
45 - Oversized 1 3 0 7 0 1 8 3 3 0 3
46 - Parenting 10 10 0 0 2 1 0 3 2 2 0
47 - Professional 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 3
48 - Reference 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 3 0 1 6
49 - Spanish 6 5 4 1 5 6 4 17 9 0 6
50 - Story Books 839 712 771 801 853 854 831 682 776 716 781
51 - Story Collection 19 23 17 19 12 14 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 108
52 - Y A Non-Fiction 32 40 39 24 22 25 16 38 42 24 24
53 - Young Adult Fiction 104 113 113 85 69 112 92 118 196 191 170
Adult Circulation 2003 2178 1937 1948 1954 2316 2111 2160 2443 2264 2323
Young Adult Circulation 141 158 157 115 98 150 116 157 244 235 199
Children's Circulation 2159 2006 1790 1940 2094 2437 2198 1873 2752 2872 2499
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Circulation Totals 4337 4376 3913 4028 4177 4932 4449 4210 5462 5396 5049
Attendance 2514 2172 1905 2303 2278 2615 2468 2342 3118 2919 3010
Computer Usage 480 443 378 376 504 521 453 384 536 646 617
Wireless Usage 131 133 111 167 135 108 114 117 270 266 298
ILL's Received 34 34 29 25 31 29 24 20 23 25 28
ILL's Sent Out 1 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Reference Requests 429 406 305 425 409 482 301 388 494 548 637
Food for Fines 12 62 0 135 41 81 71 141 102 78 95
Number of volunteers 46 36 21 27 21 26 22 18 26 23 18
Total hours of volunteers 71 55 33 50 30 29 31 65 58 47 29
Adult Program Attendence 43 154 37 134 108 44 134 80 72 27 22
Young Adult Program Attendence 33 68 35 36 35 26 35 68 115 82 49
Children's Program Attendence 319 483 493 422 562 516 550 596 429 371 235
All Ages Program Attendance 0 100 52 0 0 21 4 10 160 0 155
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McCall Public Library 208-634-5522 www.mccall.lili.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 10-6pm; Saturday 10-2pm; Sunday closed
Library CLOSED September 4th
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Considered
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11:00-1:00 Help with E-Books
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Primary Business Address
Your Address Line 2
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Your business tag line here.
Phone: 555-555-5555
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September 2017 Programs
SPECIAL EVENTS:
September is Library Card Sign –Up Month!
Sign up in September for your chance to win
a Kindle! and other cool prizes!
Let’s Lego
Friday, September 15th 3:30-5:00
Participants can free-build or participate in our monthly Lego
activity/challenge. Build anything you can imagine; we have the
materials. We hope to see you there!
Doing Democracy
Tuesday, September 19th 6:30-8:30
The McCall Public Library invites you to join community dialogues on
local issues and topics. Childcare will be provided.
Get Artsy
Friday, September 22nd 3:30-5:00
Introducing a new monthly after school program. Older elementary
school aged kids (3rd-8th grade) will dabble in a variety of creative and
artistic techniques. Supplies are limited, so monthly sign up is required.
Younger students must be accompanied by an adult. The first program
we will be making a wire self-portrait in the style of Picasso.
2017 Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Wednesday, September 27th 5:00-7:00 pm
Bring your plants and questions chat with a local master gardener!
Idaho Wilderness Considered
Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30pm
Several contributors to the book Idaho Wilderness Considered,
an anthology of essays, photos, and other reflections
exploring the history and meaning of wilderness in Idaho,
will make a presentation at McCall Public Library.
The event is free and open to the public.
Makerspace
Friday, September 29th 3:30-5:00
Makerspace is back! This month we will be making buttons with
the library’s new button maker. Join us after school and deck out
your backpack with a fun new button.
ONGOING PROGRAMS:
Tech Tuesday ~ Tuesdays— 3:30pm-5:30pm –Dedicated time for 3D printing, and play
board games with us while you wait for your print! Ages 7 and up.
Help with E-Books ~ Fridays—11:00am-1:00pm— Bring in your tablet or phone, and we will help you get
Overdrive set up with your library account. Call for an appointment.
Story Stop ~ Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:00 am A streamlined library story time with rhymes & games for
children ages 0-3 (with adult).
Children’s Story Time ~ Thursdays 10:30- 11:30 Ages 3-5 (with adult). Preschool stories, art, and
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Monthly Department Report – Parks & Recreation
Memo
To: City Council
From: Kurt Wolf, Parks & Recreation Director
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 08/30/17
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. Summer/Fall Rec Programs & Special Events
Summer/Fall Recreation Programs: Summer programs wrapped up in mid-August, with all
programs a success. Each program was able to bring in a little money or break-even. Recreation staff
will review what went well, what they would like to see happen, collect responses from participants
and make suggestions to improve programs for next summer.
The adult softball program was primarily run by Rec Aid Stephen Kostoff, who did a phenomenal job;
tasks included scheduling umpires, creating game and tournament schedules, being present during all
games, dressing the fields multiple times each week, ordering field supplies, communicating with team
captains and settling any disputes in a professional manner. Kurt and Tara were present for a few
games; however, Stephen had the whole league under control and they felt confident in his abilities.
Fall programing will begin in early September with fall soccer. The Senior wood-bat softball
tournament is scheduled mid-September, and Stephen is helping to support, dress fields and umpire
for the whole weekend. Stephen is starting an adult 3-on-3 basketball league, to start in November and
run through mid-December. Our department has relied heavily on Stephen’s expertise and passion for
panning adult leagues, and will be sorry to lose him; this is his 4th season with the recreation
department.
Parks is working with volunteers, the school district and Idaho First Bank on organizing fall/winter
activities; including, youth basketball, 4 sessions of tots & tykes, open-gym Pickleball, adult
basketball, indoor soccer, photo contest and trips/tours with Senior Center (Boise trip in October and
weekly visits to Cascade Rec Center pool).
Special Events: The Mile High Mile open-water swim was held on Saturday, August 19. A total of
37 people registered, 35 swam. A total of 6 volunteer safety boaters and many supporters were present
for the whole event. The event started at 8:30 a.m. and was wrapped up (with awards and all) by 11:00
a.m. Before awards were handed out, Kurt Wolf, Mayor Jackie and Craig Vroom, The Rotary Club
president, all said some words about Rotary Park and the completion of park improvements. The
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department will discuss date change and strategy to increase numbers for next year. While the event
did not lose money, we keep decreasing in registrations.
2. Brown Park Capital Improvements:
A re-submittal of the site plan to Planning and Zoning will take place in October based on community
and neighborhood feedback regarding the proposed changes. There is now a design and a cost estimate
of one of the concepts. Beginning the application process for an IDPR grant which could potentially
double the budget for a new play structure for FY18. Securing additional funds would allow us to
better meet the desires of the community as it relates to site improvements and the selection of a play
structure.
3. Parks Overview and Staffing:
Parks are in good shape and staff will be focusing on deferred maintenance items as crowds thin
through the end of August and into September. Projects will include: Punch list items at Rotary Park,
shoreline maintenance at Brown Park, tree and brush removal, pathway crack sealing, dock
maintenance, shoreline cleanup North of marina, and painting projects.
Parks Superintendent position has been advertised and currently accepting/reviewing applications and
recruiting applicants.
4. Noxious Weed Program:
The program will wrap up by mid-September with two more Upper Payette Cooperative Weed
Management Area (UPCWMA) projects in Cascade with the Valley County Weed Department. The
County provided labor, equipment, and herbicide for two days of work in McCall at the Airport,
Riverfront Park, and throughout the industrial business districts and sewer treatment facilities in late
August. We anticipate building a stronger partnership going into next year with the UPCWMA. This
will involve support from Public Works, the Airport, and possibly the Golf Course in the form of labor
hours, equipment, and vehicles for travel to the scheduled cooperative spray days in other counties
and areas. (See attached)
5. Shoreline Cleanup Efforts North of the Marina:
Staff is coordinating the movement of old dock debris in late August and early September north of the
marina in preparation for a cleanup effort once the lake drops and boat traffic slows down at the ramp.
Review of both the City and County ordinance regarding dock debris and dock construction will take
place in October-November. This will be a collaborated effort between the City, County, and Idaho
Department of Lands (IDL). A management plan/proposal for the future use of this area will be
outlined throughout the winter months. We will submit an application for encroachment permit for a
swim buoy line over the course of the winter with IDL to further define the use of this area and
eliminate future dumping.
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Monthly Department Report - Police
Memo
To: City Council
From: Justin Williams, Police Chief
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/7/2017
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
1. Personnel Changes
Lorraine Brush accepted a position with Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District. Her last day
with the McCall Police Department was Friday, September 1, 2017. Lorraine worked for the
City of McCall for a little over 10 years first as the Administrative Assistant at Public Works
and then as the Evidence Technician/Administrative Assistance for the Police Department.
The McCall Police Department is currently recruiting for the Evidence Technician
/Administrative Assistant position.
2. Officer Training
Seth Arrasmith attended the Gracie Jujitsu Ground Fighting Academy in Arlington, Texas,
August 15-21, 2017.
3. Hosted Training
The McCall Police Department will host Crisis Intervention Training October 2, 2017 at the
McCall Fire Department. The training is designed to help first responders effectively manage
incidents involving people in a behavioral health crisis.
The training is a collaboration between the McCall Police Department, the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare, the Boise Police Department, and the Valley County
Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Monthly Department Report – Public Works
Memo
To: City Council
From: Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director
CC: BessieJo Wagner, Interim City Manager
Date: 9/1/17
Re: Monthly Department Report – August 2017
ADMINISTRATION/ENGINEERING
1. Heavy Equipment Lease Purchase:
Formal invitations to bid for new heavy equipment leases was conducted from 8/4-8/30. New equipment
leases will replace existing leases set to expire in November 2017. Additional bid alternates were included for
Parks/Golf (skid steer) and Water (backhoe) to economize bidding efforts. Recommendation for bid award
will be presented at 9/14/17 City Council meeting.
2. Sewer Utility Transfer to PLRWSD:
Staff continuing to facilitate PLRWSD on system training. Formal transfer of operational responsibility was
completed on 8/31/17. PLRWSD is now fully responsible for operational duties of the entire WW collection
and treatment facilities. Revised asset list prepared to include information from Valuations Northwest audit.
PLRWSD approved the Water Department purchasing two existing sewer vehicles for fair market value.
3. Development Engineering Reviews:
Ongoing engineering review/approvals continue for projects including 2 PUD, 1 SUB, 1 CUP, 1 DR and 5
ROS applications. Pre/post-construction meetings were held for projects including Silverpine Village, Shore
Lodge Cottages, Eagle Lake subdivision, Broken Ridge Commons, Whitetail Lake Club, and McCall Print
Shop. Meetings and site visits were held with St. Luke’s Hospital and McCall Mariana staff to discuss
upcoming land use applications.
4. Commerce Street:
Through August, the project is approximately 40% complete. Large components of work that have been
completed include the new storm sewer and storm inlets, and the completion of the asphalt grinding to create
the Recycled Asphalt Base Stabilization (RABS) material in preparation for paving. Paving is tentatively
scheduled for the fourth week of September, and the project is scheduled to be completed in mid-October.
5. Idaho Street, Brown Court:
Staff presented proposed street section alternatives to MDSD board on 8/14/17. Public meeting to gain
additional input on proposed alternatives held on 8/18/17 at MDHS. Project team presented recommended
street section for Council approval on 8/25/17. Formal preliminary design has now commenced.
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STREETS
1. Transportation Master Plan (TMP):
Project team finalized a formal draft TMP and is now available online for internal and public review. The
TMP consists of the Master Plan and four accompanying appendices. Public and agency comment period will
continue through mid-October. Formal presentations to the public, P&Z and City Council will occur in early
October to prepare for final adoption in November/December 2017.
2. Drainage Improvements (Hemlock and Roosevelt):
Street crews re-establishing existing drainage swales along Hemlock and Roosevelt. Work included replacing
old culverts and constructing new headwalls.
SEWER
1. Sewer Consolidation:
Administrative and management staff have been compiling all sewer data (maps, digital files, videos, project
files): full-size plans are being scanned and copied; GIS information is being transferred; and all paper files
are being boxed and cataloged. Planned transfer of all documentation anticipated in October.
2. Collections:
a. Training continues with PLWSD as time and employees are available.
b. Seal filters for all lift stations were replaced (routine maintenance).
3. Treatment:
a. Influent flows have remained steady at ~1 million gallons per day.
b. Training continues with Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer (PLRWSD) staff at
treatment facility.
WATER
1. Water Master Plan:
SPF has been preparing draft master plan document for staff review by 8/31. Project team will meet on 9/5
to present plan to staff for comment. Anticipate work session with City Council in late October in preparation
for plan adoption by end of year.
2. Distribution:
a. Dig-line requests have consumed significant staff time in August due to new construction and
on-going Idaho Power projects.
b. Water service breaks occurred in Rio Vista, Jacob’s Manor, and Davis Street. All were
repaired/replaced.
c. Repairs to Knowles Road Booster pump were needed.
d. Five new water service/meter connections were completed.
3. Treatment:
a. Staff and SPF finalized plant pre-chlorination schematic design. Plant chlorine injection
testing to commence late September.
b. Cross-training of distribution staff for “on-call” duty treatment staff is ongoing.
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