HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1992 03/12MCCALL CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 12, 1992
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
Council President VanKomen called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. Councilmen Wallace, LeBrett and VanKomen
answered the roll call. Mayor Smith and Councilman Larson
were absent. A quorum was present.
II. MINUTES
The minutes of February 27 were considered. Without
objection, the chair declared the minutes approved for
filing.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
A voucher report dated March 6 and a Payroll report
dated March 2 were presented. After discussion, LeBrett
moved to approve the claims. Wallace seconded. The motion
carried.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Wallace moved to approve the Consent Calendar on which
was listed only the Library Board minutes of March 5.
LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
There were no reports.
VI. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no additional items for consideration.
VII. STAFF REPORTS
A. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
The City Attorney reviewed a written report dated
March 10 which noted efforts on code enforcement, airport
leases, and amendment of the hearing notice form. He
requested an Executive Session to discuss the Kalman, UPRR
lawsuit.
B. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
A written report noted filing of the encroachment
report for "No Wake Zone" buoys, filing of the Spring
Mountain Ranch wetlands permit application, expressed
concern about completing private cart storage near the
new clubhouse, and outlined changes to the IDOT study of
the Dienhard Lane-Boyston Connector. In discussion of
police expenses requested at the last session, LeBrett
requested copies of the Personnel rules.
The Administrator requested direction on the gravel
pit annexation. After discussion, the Council removed
consideration of Ordinance No. 604 from the agenda and
directed staff to proceed with annexation of the entire
parcel as intended. This was not accomplished due to
improper descriptions. Wallace moved to direct staff to
process the balance of the annexation. LeBrett seconded and
the motion carried.
Staff asked for appointment of the City Attorney as
the City Prosecutor, noting that these offices are
separate in the City Code. Wallace moved to confirm that by
appointment as City Attorney, the Council intended for
that appointment to be to the Prosecutor's position as
well. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
The D & D land trade was noted. The deeds can be
exchanged on Friday March 13 or thereafter. Wallace moved
to note that the Council had no objection to and approved
the exchange of deeds on the trade. LeBrett seconded and
the motion carried.
In reviewing the Wolf Oil spill into the city
sewer, Councilman LeBrett asked that the two pipes be
clearly marked and it was so ordered.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT, 7:30 P.M.
No one appeared to be heard.
VII. STAFF REPORTS (CONTINUED)
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Receipt of the monthly financial report for the
month of February and the 5 month report ending February
29 was acknowledged and ordered filed by the chair without
objection.
A claim by Kenneth Williams for adjustment of a
utility account was considered. Wallace moved to deny the
Williams claim and adopt Resolution 14-92. LeBrett seconded
and the motion carried.
A claim by Kate Phelan for adjustment of a utility
account was considered. Wallace moved to approve the
request and adopt Resolution 15-92. LeBrett seconded and
the motion carried.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. WATER RATE REVIEW
This item was continued to the agenda of March 19.
B. ORDINANCE 603, ANNEXING PORTIONS OF BIG PAYETTE
LAKE:
The Ordinance was read by title by the City attorney
and passed its first reading.
C. ORDINANCE 604, ANNEXING THE GRAVEL PIT
This item was withdrawn from the agenda when discussed
under the Administrator's report.
D. LEASE ADDENDUM, OLD HANGAR LEASES
The draft addendum was referred to the Airport
Committee for recommendation.
E. ORDINANCE 605, UPDATING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
This ordinance was read by the City Attorney by
title and passed its first reading.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION 16-92, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES WITH
EDWARD D. JONES AND CO.
This resolution authorizes new signatures for the
reserve bond account held by Edward D. Jones and Co.
Wallace moved to adopt Resolution 16-92. LeBrett seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
B. DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL
The renewal of the group dental insurance plan with
Delta Dental Plan of Idaho was considered. After
discussion, LeBrett moved to approve the renewal of the
policy. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
C. REQUEST FOR REFUND, WATER'S EDGE CONDOMINIUM
A refund of overpaid water charges was requested. The
Treasurer's memorandum of March 2 was considered. After
discussion, Wallace moved to approve a refund of $3,264.
as recommended. LeBrett seconded and the motion carried.
D. REQUEST FOR HEARING, KIP SULLIVAN
A pretermination hearing was requested by Mr.
Sullivan. After discussion and without objection, the
chair set the hearing for 8 p.m. on March 26 during the
next regular agenda.
XI. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS REQUIRING
ACTION:
A. AIRPORT COMMITTEE, MARCH 4, 1992
The Council considered the Committee's
recommendation to request an increase of the County Airport
levy. After discussion, they determined not to approach
the County until Mr. Fereday had consulted with other
city's mayors on the issue.
B. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, MARCH 3, 1992
1) A Special Use Permit application by Diane McFall
was considered. The Council reviewed the committee's
minutes, and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
During discussion, the Council noted a variance between the
Commissions' minutes and their Findings. Wallace moved to
adopt the Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law and to approve the Special Use Permit subject to the
conditions stated with an amendment, i.e. that children
under 12 years be specifically noted in subsection c on
page 2 of the Findings. LeBrett seconded and the motion
carried.
2) A Variance and Special Use Permit application was
considered by Jean Troutner, Housing Southwest. The
Council reviewed the Commission's minutes and their
recommendations contained in the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law. LeBrett moved to approve the variance
and the special use permit and to adopt the Commission's
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as the City
Council's. Wallace seconded and the motion carried.
C.IMPACT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 24,
1992
A request for a special use permit to place a mobile
home by the Clarks was considered. The Council reviewed
the Commission's minutes and the recommendations contained
in their Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. After
discussion, Wallace moved to approve the special use
permit and to adopt the Commission's Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law as the City Council's. LeBrett
seconded and the motion carried.
XII. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter from Valley County Engineer
This letter was referred to the Public Works
department and resolution of the matters addressed was
directed.
B. Letter from Dick Bland, re Roger's property
The letter asserted certain claims and was referred
to the City Attorney for research and was instructed to
report back to the City Council with his findings.
C. Letter from EPA, noting a compliance date for Water
treatment
The letter was noted and staff was directed to
respond with a report of progress to date on the issue.
XIII. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Receipt of the following items was noted:
Idaho perspectives, Volume 4, No 1
AIC Legislative Hotline, No. 8
Letter from Brundage Mountain commending Craig
Baker
February Building report
IX. OLD BUSINESS, CONTINUED
F. INTERVIEW, TOOTHMAN-ORTON ENGINEERING/JMM, WATER
SYSTEM ENGINEERING
At 9 p.m. as scheduled, the Council conducted a
second interview of the Engineering team from the firms
above noted.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 10:45 p.m. Wallace moved to recess to
Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection
(f) to discuss directing the City Attorney in litigation,
specifically the matter of pending litigation with the
Union Pacific Railroad and/or Sam Kalman.
At 11:03 p.m. the Council returned to open session.
The President announced that the attorney was advised on
the UPRR/Kalman case. Wallace then moved to authorize
$1500 in survey costs, assessable to the street fund, to
assist in presenting the case. LeBrett seconded and the
motion carried.
XV. RECESS
At 11:04 p.m. Wallace moved to recess the meeting to
March 19, 1992 at 6 o'clock p.m. in the chambers. LeBrett
seconded and the motion carried.
Counci gPresiien VanKomen