HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 14-13 Joint Wastewater Advisory Group CharterRESOLUTION 14-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, IDAHO,
ADOPTING A JOINT WASTEWATER ADVISORY GROUP CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR
RELATED MATTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2014, the McCall City Council approved a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District for effluent
disposal; and
WHEREAS, a requirement of the Memorandum of Understanding was the establishment of a
Joint Wastewater Advisory Group for effluent disposal; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Wastewater Advisory Group will serve to provide collaborative coordination
and planning efforts between the City of McCall and the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and
Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the charter establishes a formal structure and basic roles/responsibilities for the
Joint Wastewater Advisory Group; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Wastewater Advisory Group is recommended by staff; and
WHEREAS, the McCall City Council approved the Joint Wastewater Advisory Group Charter at
their regularly schedule Council meeting on September 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, it is on the agenda for the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District
Board to approve the Joint Wastewater Advisory Group Charter at their September 17, 2014
regularly scheduled meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MCCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO THAT:
Section 1:
The Joint Wastewater Advisory Group Charter attached hereto is hereby adopted
contingent upon adoption of the same by the Payette Lakes Recreational Water
and Sewer District.
Section 2: This resolution shall be in full force and effect on September 17, 2014.
Passed and approved this 11 day of September 2014.
CITY OF MCCALL
Valley County, Idaho
kie J. Ay ► qn, Mayo
Resolution 14-13
September 11, 2014
ATTEST:
BessieJo
9 '%
r.
as
O
F. Z �._ Z a
L0
•
T .�4
,`,�tIfIIIII Ito,,
t OF
4.
gner, City lerk
Page 1 of 1
McCall Area Joint Wastewater Advisory Group Charter
PURPOSE:
The McCall Area Joint Wastewater Advisory Group is established pursuant to Idaho Code
50-210 to advise and make recommendations to the McCall City Council and Payette Lakes
Recreational Water and Sewer District (District) Board on matters pertaining to the
collaborative operations, management, and consolidation of wastewater services.
ORGANIZATION:
This group shall consist of two McCall City Council members, two McCall City staff
personnel, two District Board members, two District staff members, and engineers or legal
counsel as needed. The City Council will make McCall City Council appointments to this
group. Likewise, the District Operations Manager shall present to the District Board a
recommendation for appointments to this group.
DUTIES:
1. Advise and make recommendations to City Council and District Board members on
the development of an MOU which will outline a process and timeline for
consolidation of City and District wastewater entities.
2. Advise and make recommendations to City and District staff on matters pertaining to
collaborative efforts for operations and maintenance of wastewater collection,
treatment, and disposal prior to the eventual consolidation of these entities.
OFFICERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS:
The Group shall have a Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson, and Secretary elected by the Group
in the spring of each year and these duties shall rotate between McCall City Council
members and District Board members annually. The Chairperson or designee will serve as
spokesperson to present recommendations to City Council and the District Board. The
Chairperson, or selected designee, will convene the meeting and work with the staff to assist
in matters outlined above under Group Duties. The Chairperson will provide copies of the
agenda to be posted by the Secretary as required by Idaho Code. The Secretary shall assume
responsibility for notifications and reminders for meetings, and will prepare Group minutes
and present them for approval in a timely fashion.
STAFF AND DUTIES OF STAFF:
The McCall City Public Works Director and District Operations Manager shall serve as staff
to this group. One additional staff member from the City and from the District, as appointed
by each respective governing board, shall also serve as staff to this group. Staff shall assist
the group as requested by undertaking research to provide information and correspondence
as necessary to develop the best possible recommendations.
CONDUCT OF MEETINGS/QUORUM:
All meetings shall be open to the public. A quorum shall be five members.
Recommendations to City Council and the District shall be made in the form of motions, a
second, and a vote recorded in the minutes. Recommendations 'to City Council or the
District Board may be presented in writing or in person by the Chairperson, or designee.
Page 1 of 2
Joint Waster Water Group Charter
September 11, 2014
MEETING TIMES/PLACES:
The Group shall meet once a month in a regular fashion on a specified day, time and place.
Such a day, time and place shall be recorded on the city calendar and otherwise published.
The Group may meet at other times as needed to meet critical timelines or upon the request
of the Chairperson, City Council, the District Board, or staff.
TERMS OF OFFICE:
Group Members will serve 3-year terms. Individuals appointed to fill an unexpired term
shall be appointed for the balance of that term. Members may be reappointed to this Group.
Members may have business relationships with the City of McCall and District; however on
any matter where a conflict of interest exists, these members shall withdraw from debate and
abstain from voting on the matter.
Page 2 of 2
Joint Waster Water Group Charter
September 11, 2014