HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1990 11/29McCALL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 29, 1990
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
Councilmen McCarty, Van Komen and Wallace answered the
roll call. The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. Minutes
The minutes of the November 8 regular meeting were
presented. Wallace moved to approve the November 8
minutes. Van Komen seconded and the motion carried.
The minutes of the November 15 special meeting were
considered. Wallace moved to approve the November 15
minutes. McCarty seconded and the motion carried.
III. Payment of Claims
A list of bills dated November 26, 1990 was considered.
.-. Van Komen moved to pay the claim as presented. McCarty
seconded and the motion carried.
Mr. Larson arrived at 7:15 P.M.
IV. Consent Calendar
The following items were listed on the calendar:
A. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes 11/7/90
B. Golf Course Advisory Committee Minutes 10/9/90
C. Golf Course Advisory Committee Minutes 11/5/90
D. Catering Permit, Si Bueno 12/6/90
Van Komen moved to approve the Consent Calendar.
McCarty seconded and the motion carried.
V. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
Mr. Larson reported to the Council on the selection
process for a new golf pro. He then advised that the
Committee recommended extending a contract to Carl
Hoss. He introduced Mr. and Mrs. Hoss. After
discussion, Van Kamen moved to appoint Mr. Engen, Mr.
Larson, the City Attorney and City Administrator to
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negotiate a contract with Mr. Hoss. McCarty seconded
and the motion carried unanimously. The Administrator
was asked to coordinate this effort.
VI. Staff Reports
A. City Administrator's Report:
1. A written report noting a vehicle accident on
November 25, progress on closing the Ponderosa
and Reedy Street water project, staff training,
and noting a meeting with the Idaho Department of
Transportation Board on January 17 was submitted.
2. The November 19 hearing on transportation issues
was noted. Representative Wilde presented the
city's report and Phil Batt, from the IDOT board,
noted McCall's needs in his remarks. McCarty
moved that Representative Wilde and Mr. Batt be
formally thanked for their efforts on behalf of
the City. Van Komen seconded and the motion
carried.
3. The Administrator reported on the discussions
with Attorney Remaklus and Attorney Killen as
directed at the last meeting. The organizational
arrangement contemplated by the Council was not
acceptable. An alternate arrangement for two
contracts, one for civil and one for prosecution,
was discussed. After lengthy discussion, Van
Komen moved to direct staff to negotiate a one
year agreement with Mr. Remaklus for civil work
and Mr. Killen for prosecutions, for a retainer of
$1000 per month respectively, representing 200
hours per year @ $60 per hour. In the agreements
all litigation will be billed at $70 per hour.
Said agreements will automatically renew unless
thirty (30) day written notice is given. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Purchase of turkeys/hams for all employees for
Christmas was discussed. McCarty moved that the
Council authorize the purchase. Van Komen
seconded and the motion carried.
5. Light bar purchase: Purchase of replacement
light bars for police vehicles was discussed.
After discussion, Wallace moved to approve the
purchase as requested by the Police Chief. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
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6. Idaho Residential Energy Standards: A survey
inquiring whether the city would accept energy
conservation certifications. Staff recommended
that the city not undertake this obligation at
this time. After discussion and without
objection, the Mayor directed that the city
decline this opportunity.
7. A letter from Jolene Johnstun, of the Idaho City
Clerk and Financing Officer's Association was
noted. The Mayor agreed to respond.
8. Grant award: A letter from the Idaho Department
of Health and Welfare, Robert L. Braun, announced
award for a grant for a step -one Wastewater
Facility Grant. The application was approved and
filed at an earlier meeting.
B. City Treasurer's Report: Mr. Henderson was ill and
Mr. Schmidt reported.
1. Financial statements for September 1990 (FY 1989-
90) and October 1990 (FY 1990-91). The year end
and beginning year reports were presented. The
year end and beginning year balances did not
reconcile. The reports were returned to staff for
correction.
2. Resolution 22-90, Payroll account: Wallace moved
to adopt Resolution 22-90. Van Komen seconded and
the motion carried.
3. Status reports on the audit and the Computeriza-
tion project were given.
C. City Attorney Report: The City Attorney requested
that the Council conduct an Executive Session
pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection (f), to advise its
legal representatives regarding litigation. He
asked that report be deferred to that time. Without
objection, the Mayor so ordered.
VII. Old Business
Ordinance 578, second reading: The ordinance creating a
revenue 'allocation district and approving an urban
redevelopment plan was read by title by the City
Attorney. The Mayor, without objection, ordered the
ordinance for third reading on December 13.
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VIII.New Business
A. Request to waive Special Use Permit fee, McCall
Rural Fire District: Chief Points requested that
the fee be waived. After discussion, the matter was
forwarded to the City Attorney for an independent
review.
B. Bikeway/Walkway around Payette Lake: Larry Smith and
Bill Onweiler requested that the VALUED plan for
extending a pedestrian/bikeway around Big Payette
Lake be included in the City's comprehensive planning
effort. Van Komen moved to refer the plan to the
Impact Planning and Zoning Commission and to include
this plan in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The right-of-way for Warren Wagon Road through the
city limits was discussed. Mr. Smith asked that the
city assist in resolving the right-of-way issue to
ensure that the routes can be constructed
continuously.
C. Christmas Tree Decoration, Tom Grote: Mr. Grote
requested the city's permission to decorate the large
fir tree in Art Roberts Park for Christmas. Van
Komen moved to approve the request. Wallace seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Training, Fire Chief: The State Fire Service Train-
ing program, the Chief was invited to attend expense
paid EPA training. As a cost of the training the
Chief would be required to provide training to others
in the state upon completing the program. After
discussion of the obligation, Van Komen moved to
approve the Chief's participation with the
concurrence of the Rural Fire District Board. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
E. Idaho State Snow Sculpting Competition: A request
for temporary closure of Lenora Street between 2nd
and 3rd Streets and for assistance by the city crews
to build the sculpting blocks was received.
A memo from the Public Works Director suggested an
alternate site.
Van Komen moved to provide the usual assistance with
the program and to request the sponsors to respond to
Mr. Chalfant's suggestion. Wallace seconded and the
motion carried.
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F. Resolution 21-9n Public Records Policy: The discus-
sion noted cor. 'cts in procedure in the model
document. The c_.. , Attorney agreed to review the
matter with the Attorney General':. office and return
the matter to Council in January 19J1.
IX. Board, Committee and Commission Reports Requiring Action
A. City Planning and Zoning Commission, September 4,
1990: A request by Steven J. Pierce for a Variance
of the parking requirement was considered. The
Commission's minutes, Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and recommendation not to conduct
a second hearing were reviewed. Van Komen moved to
approve the variance, adopt the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law of the Commission on the matter.
Larson seconded the motion which carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
B. City Planning and Zoning Commission, September 18,
1990: The minutes of the meeting, the Findings of
Fact and Conclusions of law and the Commission's
recommendations on a request to amend the plat of the
Brown palace Condominiums altering the numbering
system of the units. McCarty moved to approve the
amendment of the plat and to adopt the findings of
Fact and conclusions of Law of the Commission in the
matter. wallace seconded and the motion carried.
C. City Planning and Zoning Commission, November 6,
1990: The minutes of November 6 contained a
recommendation on a Special Use Request by the McCall
Memorial Hospital to install a mobile "CT" scan in
the hospital parking lot. The Council considered
this recommendation and the Commission's Findings and
Conclusions. McCarty moved to approve the Special
Use Permit and adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclu-
of Law of the Commission on this matter. Van Komen
seconded and the motion carried.
D. Park and Recreation Committee: Lacking minutes of
the November meeting for action, the Administrator
requested authorizing Jensen -Belts Associates to
prepare a grant application for park improvements
between Mill Park and the Gentry parcel. Without
objection, the Mayor so ordered.
A request from Pilgrim Cove Camp, Mr. Leahy, was
noted. The Council returned the matter of the
clubhouse parcel to the Park and Recreation Committee
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for a comprehensive recommendation on the disposition
of the property and/or building. The Mayor so
ordered.
X. Correspondence
A letter from the Payette Lakes Water and Sewer
District, Chairman Barbara Knipe was noted. Wallace
moved to set a special Council meeting for 7:00 P.M. on
January 17, 1991 to discuss joint provision of water
service. Van Komen seconded and the motion carried.
XI. Information Items
The council noted receipt of the following:
A. "City Report", Association of Idaho Cities
B. Testimony of 11/19/90, City of McCall Hearing on
Highway needs, Transportation Committee
C. Calendar
XII. Executive Session
McCarty moved to conduct an executive session pursuant
to IC 67-2345, subsection (f) to discuss pending
litigation. The Executive Session commenced at 9:38
P.M. and ended at 9:52 P.M. The Mayor advised that the
Aspen Condominium matter and UPRR lawsuit had been
discussed.
XIII.Adjournment
Without further business, McCarty moved to adjourn.
Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
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Mayor
Art ur . Schmidt
City A. inistrator
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