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MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 1992
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
At 7:04 p.m., Mayor Smith called the meeting to order.
Councilmen VanKomen, Wallace, LeBrett and Larson answered
the roll call. The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES
The minutes of September 10 were reconsidered after
amendment. VanKomen moved to approve the corrected
September 10 minutes. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
The minutes of October 6, 8, and 14 were considered.
After discussion, VanKomen moved to approve the minutes of
the October 6, 8 and 14 meetings as presented. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
The payroll report dated October 14, 1992 was
considered. Wallace moved to approve the report. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated October 19 was considered.
After questions and clarification on certain items,
LeBrett moved to approve the report as presented. Wallace
seconded and the motion carried.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were listed and no action was taken.
V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
A. Public Records Request:
Mayor Smith noted the Public Records request received from
Susan Odell this date and noted the quantity of records
requested.
B. City Attorney Compensatory Time:
Mayor Smith reported that the matter of the City Attorney
using "compensatory time" for a 2 week absence, was being
administered as a draw against accrued vacation time, in
effect prepaid vacation time. VanKomen issued no objection
to the approach but indicated that any future draws against
unearned leave should be approved by the City Council.
VanKomen then moved to authorize the City Attorney's
absence during August 1992 as a draw on future vacation pay
and that the absence was agreed to as a condition known at
the time of employment. Wallace seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
C. Appointments to Impact Planning and Zoning
Commission:
Mayor Smith nominated Julie Eddins, John Boydstun, Joe
Johnson, Bill Erleback, and John Lowe to serve on the
reconstituted Impact Planning and Zoning Commission and
instructed that their first meeting to organize and plan
their work was scheduled for Monday, October 26.
Wallace moved to confirm the nominations to the
Commission as presented. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
D. Blue Ribbon Committee: The Mayor submitted the
nominations of Dennis Carlson, Tom Kerr, Dan Krahn, Larry
Bouck, Marilyn Arp and Margaret Fogg to serve on the
committee to study the form of city government.
He advised that the committee would begin meeting after
November 15 and had contacted the BSU Department of Public
Affairs to assist the committee.
VanKomen then moved to confirm the nominations to the
committee as presented. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
E. Attorney General Opinion: Wallace asked if the
opinion had been received. LeBrett produced copies of the
document.
F. Job Descriptions, City Administrator and City
Attorney: Mayor Smith presented amended job descriptions.
The Council asked that these be listed on the next agenda
since there was no urgency and since they had not been
listed on the agenda for this meeting.
G. UPRR, Kalman Negotiations: LeBrett advised that she
had traveled to San Francisco on October 21 to meet with
Mr. Kalman who advised that he wished to negotiate the
sale of the right of way to the city. After discussion, the
Mayor, with the consent of the Council, set Wednesday,
November 28 as a special meeting to meet, in open session
to discuss this matter.
H. Daycare Grant: LeBrett reported that a grant for
improving daycare programs and facilities prepared by
Carol Coyle for $22,000 had been approved. The city had
sent a letter supporting the program.
I. Petition, Zoning Violation, 500 Brundage Dr.: Wallace
asked about progress on the matter. The Mayor and Attorney
reported their efforts in the matter.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Susan Odell appeared and reproached the City Attorney
for his comments regarding her public records request. She
thanked VanKomen for his efforts to resolve the City
Attorney's compensatory time issue.
Dan Krahn appeared and thanked the Police and Park
Department for their efforts in maintaining order in Art
Roberts Park over the summer. He also commended the City
for its help in relocating the power poles adjacent
to his building.
VII. ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
The matter of sewer service to the Scott property was
presented. Staff reviewed prior policies, changes in policy
by the DEQ, and the particular needs of this project.
After a lengthy discussion, Larson moved to permit the
city to assume responsibility for the private lift station
in this project and to engage in a subcontract for the
physical operation and maintenance of the station with the
Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
VIII. STAFF REPORTS:
A. CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Staff requested that the Council set on their November
12 agenda, ratification of the agreement of an easement for
road purposes from the McCall -Donnelly School District.
VanKomen moved to set the ratification of the agreement on
the November 12 agenda. Larson seconded and the motion
carried.
The Administrator requested that the second meeting be
rescheduled since it conflicts with the Thanksgiving
holiday. Wallace moved to schedule the second November
meeting to Monday, November 30 at 7 p.m. VanKomen seconded
and the motion carried.
A report on progress with a grant application of Idaho
Community Development Block Grant funds for a water line
project on Stibnite St. was made. Staff asked for
approval of Resolution 41-92, adopting a Public
Participation Plan and setting a hearing and special
Council meeting on November 5, 1992. Wallace moved to
adopt Resolution 41-92. LeBrett seconded and the motion
carried.
A report on FAA funding for an Airport Improvement
Project was made. Mayor Smith indicated that his contact
with Cascade Mayor Tad House indicated that it had been
agreed that McCall would use the County Airport levy since
it appeared that Cascade would not be awarded an FAA/AIP
grant in 1993.
Councilman Larson asked to be advised on hydrant flow
testing.
Staff also noted changes that were being made to the
Star-News/GTE/Idaho Power project to locate utilities
underground around Art Roberts Park.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
The Attorney noted his written report on Mutual Aid
Agreement negotiations. Discussion of the item was
scheduled for the next meeting.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer presented and discussed a report on Bond
Refinancing and Lease -Purchase refinancing. The Council
will further discuss this when a report from the financial
agent is received. No action was taken.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AERATION SYSTEM REPAIR:
The Administrator reported the status of the project
and presented change order number one. After review the
Council indicated its willingness to execute the order,
however wished further clarification on the different costs
between the amount on the contractor's letter and the
amount of the change order.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, REFINANCING OF MUNICIPAL LEASES
After review of a draft advertisement prepared by the
Treasurer, VanKomen moved to approve the advertisement as
presented and to solicit proposals for refinancing. Larson
seconded and the motion carried.
XI. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS REQUIRING
ACTION:
A. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992:
The committee recommended that preferential tee times
for lifetime pass holders be deleted. After discussion,
the Council determined to refer the matter to the City
Attorney for review and opinion and asked that this be
returned to them at the next meeting.
The Committee also recommended that resale of lifetime
passes be permitted. No action was taken.
The Committee also recommended that Section 8-15-1
which prohibits the non-playing public from the course be
amended to permit persons watching tournaments to be on the
course. After discussion, with the consent of the Council,
the Mayor directed this to the City Attorney.
A recommendation on the matter of a trespass by D & D
Developers was discussed. The Mayor will advise the
Committee to discuss this matter at the hearing on the
replat of Timberlost VI before the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
B. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 15, 1992:
The City was notified in writing by Louie Howard that
he will not operate the food and beverage service for the
winter or for next summer. The Committee recommended that
the city advertise for a new concessionaire immediately and
that the city staff book the building and hire bartenders.
The Committee further recommended that the city retain the
capital investment which Mr. Howard has made in the
concession operation. After discussion, Larson moved to
purchase the equipment from Mr. Howard for $7216.50.
Wallace seconded and on a roll call vote, Larson, Wallace,
VanKomen and LeBrett voted Aye and the motion carried.
After lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the
Council to determine if the liquor license could be
pro -rated and that the staff will only book the Clubhouse
for offseason events and that all food and beverage service
will be provided by the renter. The Mayor so ordered.
A.AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 7, 1992:
The Committee recommended that air control signs be
created and posted at the FBO operations. Wallace moved
and Larson seconded to approve the Committee
recommendation. The motion carried.
XII. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Wallace moved to acknowledge receipt of the following
information items, Larson seconded and the motion carried.
1. Letter from Mary Detmar, IDOT, regarding Highway
Improvement Plan;
2. Dues Statement and Annual Report, IDA-ORE;
3. Letter from Leroy Meier, IDOT, Signalization
Surveys;
4. IC 50-222, regarding annexation;
5. Valley County Commission minutes, September 28;
6. Judgement, Neal St. UST litigation.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:23 p.m., without further business, Wallace moved
to adjourn, VanKomen seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. W- 901
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE IDAHO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF MCCALL,
IDAHO.
WHEREAS, PURSUANT to the citizen participation
requirements of Section 508 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1987, as amended, the City of McCall,
Idaho will undertake the following actions to ensure
compliance with said requirements as an applicant for or
recipient of Idaho Community Development Block grant funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF MCCALL, IDAHO:
SECTION I: The City Council will schedule, notice and
conduct one public hearing on the Idaho Community
Development Block Grant Application to be submitted on
November 6, 1992. This hearing will be scheduled as a
special City Council meeting on Thursday, November 5, 1992
at 7 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 216
Park St., McCall, Idaho.
This hearing will include a review of:
- -how the need for the water line was identified;
--how the proposed project will be funded and the
sources of income to support the project;
- -the amount of Idaho Community Development Block
Grant Funds being requested;
- -the estimated portions of Grant funds that will
benefit persons of low and moderate income;
--the location of the project activities;
- -plans to minimize the displacement of persons and
businesses as a result of grant funded
activities;
--the timing and nature of the proposed activities.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause
notice of said hearing to be published consistent with
the requirements of Idaho Code, Section 60-109.
SECTION 3; The City will hereby ensure to the public
reasonable access to all meetings, meeting records,
project records and information relating to the proposed
and actual use of Idaho Community Development Grant Funds.
SECTION 4: The City will conduct all meetings related to
this project in public buildings or facilities which are
accessible to the handicapped.
SECTION 5; The City hereby designates the City
Administrator as the person to whom questions and
complaints about the proposed or funded activities can be
addressed and who is authorized to respond to those
questions and complaints. Such inquiries may be addressed
to : City Administrator, P.O. Box 1065, McCall, Idaho
83638. (208) 634-7142.
SECTION 6: The City further designates the following
persons who will be available and able to provide technical
assistance to groups representative of persons of low and
moderate income in preparing and presenting their
proposals for the request and the use of Idaho Community
Development Block Grant Funds:
Paula Fodrea,Program Manager
Valley County, WICAP
Box 129
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4577
Jim Thackery
McCall Housing Task Force
McCall Job Service
Village Square
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-7102
SECTION 7: The City further resolves to provide translators
during or written translations after public hearings
attended by non-English speaking residents upon their
request whenever they represent a significant portion of
the persons benefited by the proposed or actual project
activities.
SECTION 8: This Resolution shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval by the McCall
City Council.
DATED THIS „42,K DAY OF 45XL4 , 1992