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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1991 10/24MCCALL CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 1991 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Allen called the meeting to order at 7 o'clock p.m. Councilmen VanKomen, Wallace and Larson answered the roll call. Councilman McCarty was absent. The Mayor announced that a quorum was present. II. MINUTES The minutes of October 10, 1991 were reviewed. Wallace moved to approve the minutes as presented. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS A voucher report dated October 18, 1991 and a Payroll register dated October 10, 1991 were considered. Mr. Wallace inquired about one Police Department expense. Wallace moved to pay the claims. Larson seconded and the motion carried. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The Library Board minutes of October 11 were the only item listed. Without objection, Mayor Allen ordered the minutes filed. V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Allen reported that he had received the resignation of Don Clark from the Impact Planning and Zoning Commission and that he intended to consult with Mr. Smith prior to nominating a replacement. VI. STAFF REPORTS A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A written report noted the receipt of appraisal fees on the Century 21 parcel from Torrey Enterprises, the anticipated response to the Jeffries letter regarding the Urban Redevelopment property issue, and status reports on the water, sewer and park projects in progress was submitted. An oral report on the proposed Manchester tunnels under the Highway 55 and Warren Wagon Rd. was made. Staff presented a Notice of Claim from Ruth Monahan and asked for the Council's acknowledgment of the claim. Wallace moved to acknowledge receipt of the claim and refer it to the City Attorney and the Insurance carrier. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT A written report was submitted detailing work on the Judicial Validation for the water system lease -purchase financing, the response to the UPRR lawsuit, work on the D & D Land trade and on the descriptions of the city limit extension into Payette Lake. The Attorney reviewed the terms and conditions of an agreement to replace sewer lines across property owned by Max and Darla Williamson. He read the agreement and asked for council approval. Mr. VanKomen asked why the easement had not been secured from Rio Vista, Inc. at the time of subdivision. Wallace moved to approve the agreement. Larson seconded. On a voice vote there were 2 Aye votes and one No vote by Mr. VanKomen. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the agreement approved. VII PUBLIC HEARINGS A. SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH, ANNEXATION, ZONING AND APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Mayor Allen reopened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. A staff report on the issues remaining to be resolved in the Access, Water and Golf agreements was presented by the Administrator. This work identified the issues identified by staff, the advisory committees and the water engineers as needing further attention. Mr. Selvage and Attorney Miller also discussed certain issues. No others appeared to be heard. Council asked for additional time to review the report and study the issues. Wallace moved to continue the hearing until November 14 at 7:30 p.m. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. It was so ordered. B. VACATION OF A PORTION OF HERRICK ST., REQUEST BY DOUGLAS MANCHESTER Mayor Allen opened the hearing and invited a staff report. The City Administrator presented a staff report. Attorney Millemann presented the request on behalf of Mr. Manchester. The hearing was then opened for public comment. The following persons appeared and were heard: Dale Krumm representing Idaho Power Co., Jim Staup, Julie Eddins,.Gayle Schurer, Harold Beckett, Scott Rawlings, Judy Herrick, Cheryl Hickman, Susan O'Dell, Albert Miller, Rod Davidson, Peggy Clemmer, Bert Bunch and Ann Olano. Mr. Millemann responded to certain of the issues. After discussion, the Council asked Mr. Millemann to discuss the replacement of the road with his client and elected to take no action and reschedule the matter to the November 14 agenda. At l0p.m. the Mayor declared a recess. VI STAFF REPORTS, CONTINUED C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT The quarterly financial report was presented and the Treasurer requested approval for publication. VanKomen moved to approve the report. Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. KLIND WELL, REPORT BY JUB ENGINEERING Mr. Wagner reviewed the well test procedures and findings. He concluded by recommending that the city commence the acquisition of the source which, at a minimum would provide an alternate water supply for the city in the event something happened to the lake. No action was taken. Attorney Millemann, representing owners in the Mile -High Subdivision asked to draft a letter outlining the homeowners concerns for the City Attorney's review. B. 1991 WATER PROJECT REPORT Mr. Wagner reviewed the status of the project and asked to present a change order and a Pay estimate. 1. Change Order No 1, Airport Water Line The order to add $6105.to the project to lower the line to a 4 1/2 foot depth was presented. The net cost to the city was $1030. The balance will be paid by JUB. VanKomen moved to approve change order No 1. Larson seconded and the motion carried. 2. Pay Estimate No 1, Airport Water Line Pay estimate No 1 to Bezates Construction Co. for $50,245.50 was presented. The payment represents 89% completion. Wallace moved to approve pay estimate No 1, Larson seconded and the motion carried. 3. Time extension: Mr. Wagner advised that the Brown contract, due to differences between drawings and actual construction in the ground, may require a time extension for completion. C. USFS PROPERTY ACQUISITION: A staff report was reviewed which detailed the types of control available upon the property. Staff recommended referring the matter to the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee for further direction. Wallace moved to refer the question of use of the properties to the Park and Recreation Committee. Larson seconded and the motion carried. D. TANKS IN NEAL STREET The staff report from the City Prosecutor was considered. After discussion, the consensus of the Council was to take no action and none was. E. LAKEVIEW VILLAGE, REVIEW OF DRAFT LETTER A draft of a letter supporting the addition of the Lakeview Village site to Ponderosa State Park was considered. Dennis Coyle, director of Ponderosa Park commented. After discussion, Wallace moved to send the letter as drafted. Larson seconded and the motion carried. Mayor Allen indicated he would sign the letter. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, CITY ATTORNEY The Council reviewed the proposal material and asked that other area cities be contacted to determine whether these cities would be willing to subcontract with McCall for a portion of an employee's time. The matter was returned to staff for further research. B. LETTER FROM JAMES AND FAYE COSTOFF The letter, requesting an appeal of a Planning and Zoning decision, was returned to the commission for further consideration. The Mayor so ordered. C.1991 ANNUAL STREET FINANCE REPORT The report was considered. Wallace moved to approve the report. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried. D. NOTICE OF CLAIM, LEW AND JUDY CLARK Wallace moved to acknowledge the claim and refer it to the City Attorney and Insurance carrier. Larson seconded and the motion carried. X. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION: A. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 17, 1991 A recommendation by the committee to conduct a joint meeting among the Council, Airport and Transportation Committees was considered. the Council set November 7 at 5 o'clock p.m. as the time to conduct this meeting. The vote canvas will also be done at this meeting. The Mayor so ordered. B. GOLF COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 15, 1991:I A recommendation to join the Chamber of Commerce was considered. The Council approved the expenditure of $50 for an associate membership for the golf fund activities. The Council, by motion made by Larson, seconded by VanKomen and carried, directed that the City advertise the availability of the Clubhouse for winter rentals. C. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, OCTOBER 1, AND OCTOBER 15; Action items were considered as part of the hearings. With consent of the Council, the minutes of the meetings were ordered for filing by the Mayor. D. IMPACT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 9: The Findings of Fact and the Conclusions of Law were not attached to the minutes in the matter of the Bobkat Subdivision. No action was taken. The matter was deferred to the next agenda. I. INFORMATION ITEMS; The Council acknowledged receipt of corrections to the parking planning document. XII. RECESS: At 11:30 p.m. Wallace moved to recess to November 7, 1991 at 5 o'clock p.m. Larson seconded and the motion carried. rthur Schmidt, City erk MINUTES MCCALL CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 7, 1991 (RECESSED SESSION OF OCTOBER 24 MEETING) I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Allen reconvened the regular meeting of October 24 at 5:05 p.m. Councilmen McCarty, Wallace, Larson and VanKomen answered the roll call and the Mayor declared that a quorum was present. II. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A written report was distributed which reported on the status of the park project, on an accident involving a city vehicle on October 26, on closure of the city hall on November 11 for Veteran's Day, and on the AIC Academy for Newly Elected Officials in Nampa on November 18, and the problems of airport lighting. Also noted was progress on the spill of diesel fuel into the city sewer system by Wolf Oil Co. on October 31. Staff requested that the Council confirm an agreement for the emergency clean-up with Special Resource Management,Inc of Butte, Montana. After discussion, McCarty moved to approve the contract as presented and authorize the Mayor's signature. Wallace seconded and the motion carried unanimously. III. CANVAS OF ELECTION RETURNS, NOVEMBER 5 ELECTION Julie Eddins, Election Judge, was invited to present the results of the election. She advised that 400 electors cast ballots, of 1368 registered. She reviewed the ballot count and accounted for spoiled and absentee ballots. She reported the vote tally as follows: For Mayor, Laurence Smith 348 votes For Councilman, Joseph Johnson 246 votes For Councilman, Cindi E. LeBrett 249 votes For Councilman, Francis Wallace 256 votes McCarty moved to confirm the results of the November 5 election. VanKomen seconded. On a roll call vote, McCarty, VanKomen, Wallace, and Larson voted Aye. Mayor Allen declared the motion carried. IV. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION: The September 9 minutes of the Impact Area Planning and Zoning Commission were reconsidered. After discussion, Wallace moved to accept the Findings of fact and Conclusions of Law of the Commission as the City Council's and to approve the subdivision request. Larson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. V. DIENHARD-BOYDSTON CONNECTOR , JOINT MEETING WITH THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Rick Orton presented the options which Centennial Engineering were considering for routing the roadway around the airport. The options considered future runway extensions to the North and associated object free and safety areas required therefor and the potential need for a localizer installation. Four routes were discussed. The criteria for development and selection of a route was to avoid foreclosing any future airport development options by the road routing. Lyn Clark, John Wolfe, and Richard Davis represented the Airport Committee. Tom Kerr, Dick Cowdery, Dan Krahn and Elaine Hitchcock represented the Transportation Committee. Others attending included Bill Statham, Kim Allen and Chuck Sundby of Toothman-Orton Engineering, Rod Neilson, and Peggy Clemmer. After a lengthy discussion, the consensus of the three groups was that routes identified as Alternates 3 & 4, closest to the existing Dienhard Lane, were the most acceptable routings for the road. Mr. Orton agreed to convey that sentiment to Centennial Engineering. VI. ADJOURNMENT At 6:40 p.m. without further business, Wallace moved to adjourn. Larson seconded and the motion carried. Arthur.•. Schmidt, Clerk