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