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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 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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 5 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. Jot n J . Al Mayor Art ur . Schmidt City A. inistrator 6