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MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 1992
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmen VanKomen, Wallace and LeBrett answered the roll
call. Mr. Larson was absent. The Mayor declared that a
quorum was present.
II. MINUTES
The minutes of the February 13 meeting and the February
19 recessed session were considered. Wallace moved to
approve these minutes. VanKomen seconded and the motion
carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
A payroll report dated February 14 and a voucher report
dated February 21 were presented. Wallace inquired about
certain Police department expenses on the voucher report
and requested more detail on the expenditures at the next
meeting. VanKomen moved to approve the voucher report as
presented. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
VanKomen then moved to approve the February 14 payroll
report. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Library Board minutes of February 13 were the only
item listed. LeBrett moved to approve the consent
calendar. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Smith nominated Bill Kirk for reappointment to
the City's Transportation Advisory Committee. He also
nominated Rick Fereday to serve on the City's Airport
Advisory Committee. Both would serve 3 year terms.
Wallace moved to confirm both nominations. LeBrett seconded
and the motion carried.
The Mayor then reported on the status of the Recycling
Center, i.e. that the facility had opened at the Airport
site temporarily and that another site is being sought. The
Mayor asked the concurrence of the Council which was given
and asked that this discussion be spread upon the minutes.
The Mayor also noted the first of his articles in the
Star -News entitled "from the Mayor's desk" published this
date. He offered to use the vehicle for any concerns which
the Council may have.
VI. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Items on the desk were noted and all are adjunct to
agenda items and would be taken up as those items appear on
the docket.
VII. STAFF REPORTS
A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The written report made note of the availability of
the Engineering report on providing water service to the
Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District residents,
cancellation of the snowmobile race for the coming weekend,
the need for an Annual Report for the Urban Renewal
Authority, and the numbering of Ordinance 586.
Direction was requested on the provision of Animal
Control/pound facilities to the City of Donnelly. The
Police Chief memo recommending that the service not be made
available was noted. The Council asked the Administrator
to converse with Donnelly further about the problem and
report back.
The Administrator requested action on setting the
Budget hearing for FY 1992-1993 and recommended a date.
VanKomen moved to set the budget hearing for FY 1992-1993
for Thursday, September 10, 1992. Wallace seconded and the
motion carried.
A report from the Public Works Director regarding
the Lake St. hydrant relocation program was noted.
A report was made as requested on a hotel bill
incurred by the Police Chief. The Council asked that the
staff be encouraged to travel as economically as possible
and practicable.
The Administrator reported his concerns about HB 651.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT, 7:30 P.M.
No one appeared to be heard and the agenda was moved.
VII. STAFF REPORTS, CONTINUED
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Burton reported on his orientation to city
employment, noted his receipt of the UPRR right-of-way
file, and requested that a letter to him from Bar Counsel
be included in his personnel file regarding conflicts.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer's report for the month ending January
31, amended to include percentages expended to date, as
requested, was submitted. The Mayor, without objection,
ordered the reported filed.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. REENGAGEMENT LETTER, MARX AND CO. FOR AUDIT
SERVICES:
Wallace moved to approve the reengagement
agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign. VanKomen
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
B. AIRPORT LEASES:
Mr. Townley appeared and requested that the leases
on the old hangars be extended to 20 years, from the 5
year terms recommended by the Committee.
After discussion, the matter was directed to the
City Attorney to provide sufficient renewal provisions that
the lessees are satisfied with that they will continue
their rights beyond the 5 year period. The Mayor so
ordered.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS, 8:00 P.M.
A. SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH, SECTION 404, CLEAN WATER
ACT (WETLANDS) PERMIT, PROCESS AND MITIGATION PLAN
Mr. Selvage of O'Neil Enterprises, and Chuck
Sundby of Toothman-Orton Engineering presented and reviewed
the Spring Mountain Ranch proposed application for the
permit, the mitigation plan, and the coordination
and approval process required in preparing the
application. After discussion and comment from Greg
Martinez, of the Corps of Engineers, the comment period was
closed. Wallace moved to approve the application and
endorse the city's co-sponsorship of the application.
LeBrett seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
B. ANNEXATION, GRAVEL PIT AREA
The Council received the City Planning and Zoning
Commission's meeting minutes where their hearing on the
matter was held, their Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law, and the staff report on the matter. Staff further
discussed the matter. The hearing was opened to public
comment. No one appeared to be heard and no correspondence
on the matter had been received. The public hearing was
closed. VanKomen moved to approve the annexation and to
adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the
Planning Commission as those of the Council and to direct
the City Attorney to prepare an annexation ordinance to
effect the action for the next agenda. Wallace seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
C. ANNEXATION, AN AREA OF BIG PAYETTE LAKE ADJACENT
TO THE CITY
The Council received the City Planning and Zoning
Commission's meeting minutes where their hearing on the
matter was held, their Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law, and the staff report on the matter. Staff further
discussed the issue. The hearing was then opened to public
comment. No one appeared to be heard. There was no
pertinent correspondence. The hearing was closed. The
matter was returned to the Council table. Wallace moved to
approve the annexation, adopt the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law of the Commission as the Council's, and
to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the
next agenda to effect the annexation. LeBrett seconded and
the motion carried.
IX. OLD BUSINESS, CONTINUED
C. PAY REQUEST, REINCO, INC., LAKEFRONT PARK RESTROOM
A pay request for $8,667.83 was presented. Wallace
moved to approve payment of $8,667.82. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
D. WATER SYSTEM ENGINEER SELECTION/ELECTION CANCELLED
The Mayor recommended a selection procedure that
would call back the Toothman-Orton/ JMM team to present
additional information and make the selection at a special
meeting on March 19. He also recommended cancelling the
April 7 election date.
After discussion, VanKomen moved to meet on March 12
for the second interview and to conduct a separate meeting
to determine the selection on March 19. The March 12
meeting would occur at 6 p.m. LeBrett seconded and the
motion carried.
VanKomen then moved to cancel the election on a
Water Revenue Bond set for April 7, 1992. Wallace seconded
and the motion carried.
E. WATER RATES:
The discussion, continued from the prior meeting,
was continued to the next meeting. VanKomen agreed to
present the results of his research at that meeting and
staff agreed to meet with VanKomen and Larson prior to
that meeting.
Resolution 13-92 was presented which amends the
effective dates of Resolutions 2-92 and 3-92, making new
water and sewer rates effective on March 1, 1992. LeBrett
moved to adopt Resolution 13-92. Wallace seconded. The
motion carried unanimously. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and the Resolution adopted.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. SITPA, TRUSTEE FOR LAND
Mayor Smith requested the Council's action on acting
as the trustee for the title of the SITPA property to
permit the creation of a Museum/Interpretative Center on
the site. The Idaho Department of Lands has agreed to a
conveyance of the property to another public entity.
Wallace then moved to support the idea and ask that the
City Attorney review the request and report back to the
Council. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
B.SELECTION OF APPRAISER FOR PARK PROPERTY
After review of a staff report on the response to the
solicitation for proposals, Wallace moved to engage Brad
Janoush, MIA, for the work for $2500. It was understood
that if this work was satisfactory, the City may wish to
discuss a longer term arrangement for all City appraisal
work. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
C. STAFF REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER ON 1991 WATER
PROJECT:
A report was reviewed that requested certain
additional work be added to the project as it is completed
this spring. After review of the several work items,
LeBrett moved to direct staff to work with the engineers
to develop and present change orders for the construction
and engineering on these items to return to Council for
approval. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
D. PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT REQUESTS
1. 1983 TOYOTA PICK-UP TRUCK: A report detailing
the recommended acquisition of the vehicle, acquired by a
drug confiscation, by a payment from the Public Works
budget to the Drug Enforcement Account of $1000 in FY
1991-1992 and $700 in FY 1992-1993 was considered. Wallace
moved to acquire the vehicle for the Public Works
department as proposed. VanKomen seconded and the motion
carried.
2. PAVING MACHINE:
Mr. Chalfant appeared and requested use of a
portion of the current year's paving budget to acquire a
paving machine for $9000. He outlined the value and
benefits of having the equipment. After discussion,
Wallace moved to authorize the purchase of a paving machine
using $9000 of the current year's paving appropriation.
LeBrett seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
XII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING
ACTION:
1. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 19,
1992:
The Council noted the actions of the Commission
regarding the Variance request for the City Hall rear
porch.
2. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 18,
1992:
The Council took up the matter of a variance
request by Duane and Alberta Smith on a setback. After
discussion, VanKomen moved to approve the request subject
to all conditions outlined in the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law, and to adopt the Findings and
Conclusions of the Commission as the Council's. LeBrett
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FEBRUARY 19, 1992:
The Committee recommended the adoption and
advertisement of an RFP for clubhouse restaurant services.
Discussion was made about the non -golf season activity
expected and language concerns expressed by the City
Attorney. After discussion, VanKomen moved to approve the
RFP and authorize advertisement for proposals subject to
the Attorney's revision of the document as instructed and
directed on the matters discussed.
XIII. CORRESPONDENCE:
Receipt of correspondence from Rena Offutt of the
Chamber of Commerce regarding an ice-skating area and from
Scout Troop 246 remitting a check for $25 for the
electrical power used by their booth during Winter Carnival
were gratefully acknowledged.
XIV. INFORMATION ITEMS
Receipt of the VALUED, INC.minutes of January 16,
AIC Legislative Hotline No 6 and 7, and a letter from Ken
(last name indecipherable) were acknowledged.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:26 p.m., without further business, Wallace
moved to adjourn. VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
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