HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-001 Perpetua Resources Comment Ltr 3rd touchMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-001
Meeting Date January 5, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Review and Approve Comment Letter to Payette National Forest Regarding Proposed Action for Perpetua Resources Stibnite Gold Project, the 2021 Modified Mine Plan
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Originator
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
n/a
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
n/a
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Comments Due January 10, 2023
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On October 28, 2022, the Payette National Forest published the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for this mining permit application by Perpetua Resources (formerly
known as Midas Gold) with a 75-day public comment period. In addition to the written public comment period, a public meeting and open house was hosted by the Forest Service in McCall
on Tuesday December 6 from 5-8pm at the Best Western which was attended by the City Manager.
At the December 1 council meeting, Council asked for a draft letter to include comments on the following impacts to McCall: traffic, hazardous material transport, climate change, recreation
economy, and housing. On December 12, Council reviewed the draft letter and received a presentation from the Idaho Headwaters Economic Study group (IHESG). Council asked for a copy
of the IHESG completed report prior to finalizing the city’s comment letter. The report was received and distributed to Council on December 18. Council was asked to submit to the City
Manager any suggestions for changes to the comment letter for the January 5, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommends Council discuss any additional revisions to the comment letter and approve the final letter at this meeting. Comment letters are due to the Forest Supervisor January
10th.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and Approve Comment Letter to Payette National Forest Regarding Proposed Action for Perpetua Resources Stibnite Gold Project, the 2021 Modified Mine Plan and authorize the Mayor
to sign the letter.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE
ACTION
10/08/2020
Council approved comment letter to Forest Service regarding Midas Gold Stibnite Project
12/01/2022
Council reviewed highlights of the SDEIS for the Perpetua Resources Stibnite Project
12/15/2022
Council reviewed draft letter and scheduled action on the letter for January 5, 2023