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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1991 09/12MCCALL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7 o'clock p.m. Councilmen McCarty, Wallace and Larson answered the roll call. Mr VanKomen was absent. The Mayor declared that a quorum was present. II. MINUTES The minutes of the August 22, 1991 regular meeting were considered. Wallace moved to approve the minutes. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS A list of claims dated August 30, including payroll, was considered. Wallace moved to approve payument of the claims. McCarty seconded. The motion carried. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The approval of a wine license for sale at retail by Kathy Bratcher dba Nature's Cellar was the only item listed. McCarty moved to approve the consent calendar. Wallace seconded. The motion carried. V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Allen noted the request by State Treasurer Edwards for a resolution acknowledging her part and that of the Governor Andrus, Senator Symms and former Governor Evans in completing the Horseshoe Bend Hill improvement project on the west side of the hill. Wallace moved to approve the Resolution, No. 16-91. McCarty seconded. The motion carried. Mr. Wallace announced he would be absent on September 26. He also noted that the Park and Recreation Committee should be in touch with Mr. LaSalle at the USFS office to consider use of the old smokejumper base as a recreation site. Mr. Wallace also asked for staff to review the wetland mitigation issue for the park downriver from the old sheep bridge. Mayor Allen also reported that he had invited the "Gutter Gussies" for a 1993 Bowling tournament. Wallace moved to endorse that invitation, Larson seconded. The motion carried. VI. STAFF REPORTS A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A written report discussed the park construction status, the water project status, the status of the IDOT study of the Dienhard to Boydston connector, the sale of ice and cups at the Golf Clubhouse, and warranty work on the clubhouse. A supplmentary report noted receipt of some planning documents from Ida-Ore and requested action on other matters. A response to the complaint by the Boremans regarding the cost of a building permit was made. After discussion, Wallace moved to issue a $4.00 refund to the Boremans. Larson seconded and the motion carried. A response to the complaint of the Wright Brothers Construction Co. regarding the plan check fee for the Fairway Condominium Project was considered. After discussion, Wallace moved to refund $2219.50 to the Wright Brothers Construction Co. McCarty seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The staff requested that the matter of directing the City Prosecutor in seeking compliance with the Zoning law regarding the setback of the Clark residence on University Way, be brought to the Council table . This matter has been referred to Planning and Zoning, but with other activities of the Commission no action had been taken. The Council took up the matter to expedite a response. After discussion, Wallace moved to direct the Prosecutor to pursue legal action to secure compliance on the side setback issue and to see that the ordinance on this matter was corrected, as was suggested in Mr. Killen's letter on the matter. McCarty seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The request by Bill Onweiler to have Warren Wagon Road barricaded on October 5 & 6 for the National Guard to construct a pedestrian way along 2.8 miles of the road south of North Beach was considered. Larson moved to direct staff to properly sign and barricade the road within the city for those dates. McCarty seconded and the motion carried. Staff noted receipt of a stream alteration permit for installation of 2 culverts in Payette River Subdivision. There was no action to comment on the application. B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT; A written report noting work on the Warranty deed for the Manchester-City land trade, a report on the Klind well matter which was deferred to the next agenda, and the lack of descriptions of the lake on the Northwest shore for annexation were noted. The Attorney advised that Manchester had requested a Warranty deed instead of a Bargain and Sale deed and asked the Council's approval of that instrument. McCarty moved to approve the Warranty deed. Wallace seconded. On a roll call vote, McCarty, Wallace and Larson voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried. C.CITY TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer presented the financial report for the month ending August 31, 1991. Also presented was a monthly income statement for the Golf fund. No action was taken on either item. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. 1991 SEWER PROJECT: 1. ADDENDUM NO 1, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, 1991 SEWER PROJECTS: The addendum was presented. McCarty moved to approve addendum No 1. Wallace seconded. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. 2. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Kim Allen of Toothman-Orton Engineering, recommended award of the bid to the low bidder, Bezates Construction Co. for $146,395. Wallace moved to award the bid to Bezates Construction Co. as recommended. Larson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. C. LAKEFRONT PARK PROJECT: 1. ADDENDUM NO. 1, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The addendum was presented which addreseed certain changes in the technical specifications. McCarty moved to approved Addendum No. 1. Larson seconded. The motion carried. Klm bids 2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS: Allen of Toothman-Orton Engineering advised that 3 had been received for the project and recommended that Reinco, Inc. be awarded the contract for $129,801. McCarty moved to approve award of the contract to Reinco, Inc. as recommended. Larson seconded. The motion carried. D. FINAL ENGINEERING REPORT, AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. AIP 3-16-0023-03 (FROM 1989) A letter from Mr. Sundby of Toothman-Orton Engineering transmitting the Final Engineers report, and as-built drawings and requesting Council approval of certain items was noted. Wallace moved to approve the Request for Reimbursement No 7, the Determination for Project Closeout, the Certification for construction project final acceptance, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a request for a grant amendment for $26,404.35. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. DEDICATION OF GOLF DRIVING RANGE: A memorandum from the Golf Superintendent recommending acceptance of the deed to the driving range was noted. McCarty moved to accept the deed subject to the Attorney's approval. Larson seconded. The motion carried. B. APPOINTMENT OF AN ELECTION BOARD: A memorandum recommending the appointment of Julie Eddins as Election Judge, and Emily Whitman, Sharon Wolf, Aliene Pierce and Margaret Fogg as Election Clerks was noted. McCarty moved to appoint those persons as the election board for the Nov. 5, 1991 election. Larson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. C. PROCLAIMATION OF ELECTION: McCarty moved to proclaim an election for November 5, 1991 as presented on the draft notice in the packet. Larson seconded. the motion carried. D. BUOY DEDICATION, SHORE LODGE: A letter from the Shore Lodge indicated willingness to donate buoys and swim markers to the city. The Council reviewed the staff recommmendation to accept only the buoys. Wallace moved to accept dedication of the buoys. Larson seconded. The motion carried. E. ORDINANCE 595, AMENDING THE SPRINKLER ORDINANCE The ordinance includes lofts and mezannines in the counting of storeys of a building for purposes of determining whether it must have automatic sprinkling fire supression devices. Wallace moved to suspend the rule requiring that an ordinance be read on three separate occasions for Ordinance 595. Larson seconded. On a roll call vote Wallace, Larson, and McCarty voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the rule suspended. McCarty moved to adopt Ordinance 595. Larson seconded. The city Attorney read the Ordinance. On a roll call vote, McCarty, Larson, and Wallace voted Aye. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted and his intention to sign it. F. RESOLUTION 15-91,DECLARING AN ORDINARY AND NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR A LEASE-PURCHASE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: Resolution 15-91 was presented. Wallace moved to adopt Resolution 15-91. Larson seconded. Without discussion, on a roll call vote, Wallace, Larson and McCarty voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution approved. G. NOTICE OF CLAIM, JOAN PERRY: Wallace moved to acknowledge receipt of a claim from Joan Perry and to confirm referral of the matter to the City Attorney and the insurance carrier. McCarty seconded and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. IX. BOARD, ACTION: COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES REQUIRING A. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 The minutes of the meeting and the recommendation of the committee to retain 1.5 Ac. of land in the proposed D & D Land trade. After diuscussion with David Engen, Chairman of the committee, Don Medley of D & D Lands, and lengthy discussion, Larson moved to direct staff to have descriptions drawn to retain approximately 1 1/3 Ac. as directed and discussed and to cause the proper ordinances to be drawn to commence execution of the trade. Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously. X. CORRESPONDENSE: A. LETTER FROM RHONDA MACKENZIE: This letter concerned the Klind well and the rights of the Mile High Subdivision lot owners. The city attorney's report had dealt with this topic. The Mayor , with Council consent, ordered the matter to the next agenda as a regular agenda item. B. LETTER FROM PAM MEFFORD: This letter concerned the cleaning deposit for the Spalding wedding at the golf clubhouse. No action was taken on the reimbursement request and the staff was directed to respond. XI. INFORMATION ITEMS: Receipt of the following items was acknowledged: 1. A letter from the State Fire Marshal to Richard Bland; 2. an article regarding the success of phosphate detergent bans; 3. an analysis of effects of the proposed 1% Initiative; 4. VALUED, INC. minutes 5. NPDES Compliance report on the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 9:17 p.m. McCarty moved to recess to Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345, subsection b, to discuss evaluation of a public employee. Larson seconded. On a roll call vote, McCarty, Larson, and Wallace voted Aye. The mayor declared the meeting in Executive Session. The Council returned to open session at 9:27 p.m. and the Mayor reported that a personnel action had been discussed and no action taken. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: The Attorney asked if he could be directed to seek the Judicial validation of the Water system improvement Lease-Purchasing financing agreement. With consent of the Council, the Mayor so ordered. XIV. ADJOURNMENT At adjourn. vote. Larson seconded. 9:39 p.m., without further business, Wallace moved to The motion carried on a rising Arth%~e~'City rk ScSmidt, John~' Mayor OFFICE OF THE CLERK BOX 1065 McCALL. IDAHO 83638 RESOLUTION Be it resolved that we, the undersigned members of the City Council of McCall in recognition of efforts by the Honorable Lydia justice Edwards, State Treasurer, do hereby acknowledge her understanding, her persistence and her resolute leadership in the construction of the new Horseshoe Bend Hill segment of State Highway 55. And be it resolved that the Honorable Lydia Justice Edwards is most gratefully appreciated for the many hours of work with local officials, the State Board of Transportation, the former Governor of Idaho, the Honorable John V. Evens, and with her colleagues in the State Legislature, to ensure the project's acceptance and realization. And be it resolved that the Honorable State Treasurer Edwards be recognized for facilitating the procurement of federal funds through her entreaty to the Honorable Steve Symms, United States Senator. And whereas Senator Symms' effort in the attainment of federal funds~ without which the highway could not have been achieved. Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the undersigned, recognize and applaud the efforts of State Treasurer Lydia Justice Edwards, of former Governor John V. Evans and of United States Senator Steve Symms, and, further, do issue a public "Thank you." Further, we hereby congratulate Lydia Justice Edwards on the fulfillment of her eight year vision, to connect the state's economic corridor between South Idaho and the Port of Lewiston, and beyond, all the way to Idaho's Northernmost border and to Canada. And, further, be it resolved that the community of Horseshoe Bend be commended for its progressive perspective and its rencvation and improvement efforts in anticipation of its enhanced position as a new gateway to North Idaho. Approved this/~ ay of , 1991 Attest: Mayor Arthur/J. Schmidt City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 595 ~ ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE; AMENDING SECTION 2-1-6 OF THE McCALL CITY CODE TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEZZANINE, MEZZANINE FLOOR OR LOFT SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ADDITIONAL STOREY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTI%~ DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 2-1-6 of the McCall City Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: 2-1-6: AMEI¢DMENTS: As such Codes above enumerated are amended, changed or altered, such amendments, changes and alterations are hereby adopted and made a part of the McCall Building Code of 1976. The Uniform Building Code enumerated in Section 2-1-5(A) hereof, is hereby amended in the following respects: (A) Snow Loads. Section 2305(d) of said Uniform Building Code sh~.ll be amended by adding the following: "The minimum nominal design snow load for McCall shall be designated as one hundred twenty (120) pounds per square foot and the Building Inspector may require structures to be designed for heavier loadings in certain locations of the City known to experience heavier snow falls" (B) Plan Review Fees. Section 304(b) of said Uniform Building Code shall be amended to read as follows: 304(b) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Subsection (b) of Section 302, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as follows: TFnen the construction cost of said plans or specifications is from $1.00 to $25,000.00 the fee shall be $25.00. %Pnen the construction cost of said plans or specifications is from $25,001.00 to $125,000.00 the fee shall be $50.00. 9then the construction cost of said plans or specifications is $125,001.00 or greater the fee shall be $100.00. Tfhere plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additior~al plan review, and additional plan review fee shall be charged at the above rates. Plan review fees shall be paid in advance at the time that the request for plan review is made. Mezzanine or mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor placed in any storey or room. Any such mezzanine floor or loft shall be considered as constructing an additional storey of the building in which such mezzanine floor is constructed. The clear height above or below a "Mezzanine Floor" construction shall be not less than 7 feet. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage, approval and p~lblication as red, ired by law. Passed and approved this J~-L~ay of September, 1991. C'f fy-C1 er~/ -