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MINUTES
JANUARY 27~ 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mayor Martens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He,
Councilmen Killen, Eckhardt and Colton answered the roll call.
The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES:
The minutes of the January 13 minutes were presented. A second
and the vote on the approval of the HDR report were not recorded
and after discussion, Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes with
the following correction to Item XV, C,1 "Colton seconded and
the motion carried unanimously. "Killen seconded and the January
13 minutes were approved unanimously.
The minutes of the special meeting of January 17 were
presented. Colton moved to approve the minutes as submitted.
Killen seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll Report dated January 18 was reviewed. Eckhardt
moved to approve the report for payment. Colton seconded and the
motion carried.
The Payroll Report dated January 25 was submitted. Martens
moved to approve the Report as presented. Killen seconded and
the motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated January 25 was presented. Eckhardt
moved to approve the Voucher report. Killen seconded and the
motion carried.
IV. ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHICH THE PUBLIC WISHED TO
ADDRESS:
A. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ISSUES, JAY SMITHSON, IDAHO DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND WELFARE:
Jay Smithson reported on the HOME program for which he has
secured funds to construct 8 units in McCall. Paula Fodrea, WICAP
Executive, reported on the number of low income housing families
in the County and WICAP programs including energy assistance,
surplus commodities, Homemaker/Handyman services, and housing
assistance programs.
B. CITY COUNCIL VACANCY:
Five applicants submitted materials to the Council, namely
Cheryl Hickman, Toni Ganzert, Allen Muller, Daryl Ann Yandell,
and Marilyn Arp. The status of Richard McChrystal's interest was
noted. Martens moved that the Council meet as a Committee of the
Whole to discuss the candidates and the process. Killen seconded
and the motion carried. The Council discussed the matter and
determined to interview the five candidates beginning at 6 p.m.
on February 3 and directed staff to schedule these interviews.
The Council determined to make an appointment and to seat the new
member following the interviews.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Alberta Smith appeared and asked when the Riverside
Subdivision, LID #2, matter would return to the City Council. She
was advised that it was scheduled for February 10. Staff was
asked to include the most recent Engineer's report on the project
in the agenda packets.
VI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND .REPORTS:
Councilman Eckhardt asked about the February 10 discussion on
the Golf Committee and the Council determined to have a staff
report outlining the status of the Golf Fund's finances and
structure of the course management and to invite the Golf
Foundation representative to discuss the status of that
organization's efforts. It was so ordered.
Councilman Killen asked about the request for the Building
Standards Committee to meet and was advised that the request had
been forwarded to the Committee. He also asked whether the
Councilmen were to execute fidelity bonds.
VII. STAFF REPORTS:
A. INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Staff requested that Council direct the City Attorney to
develop a refund policy. The Council determined that refunds
would be by exception only. Killen moved to direct the City
Attorney to develop a refund policy under those guidelines for
all city licenses, fees and payments. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried.
A list of agencies to which an elected official would be
delegated and a list of Board, Committee and Commission vacancies
was submitted. Staff was asked to inquire whether current
members would like to be reappointed and to advertise the City
Planning and Zoning vacancy created by Mr. Eckhardt's
resignation.
Staff asked for approval of a lease assignment for an
airport hangar lease from Torrey Enterprises to M Resorts, Ltd.
Killen moved to approve the lease assignment. Colton seconded and
the motion carried.
There was discussion about a sledding accident in Art
Roberts Park. Martens asked about the policy of reserving parks
for Winter Carnival and the Council determined to invite the
Chamber for a post-carnival debriefing.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
The City Attorney asked for approval of the settlement with
Richard Hoyle on the condemnation action for certain park
property. Killen moved to approve the settlement and authorize
the Mayor to sign. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
The City Attorney asked about the restaffing of the Historic
Preservation committee.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer submitted the report for the quarter ending
December 31, 1993 which required approval and publication.
Eckhardt moved to approve the report and direct the Treasurer to
publish the report. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
The monthly report for December 1993 was also submitted to
the Council. No action was required or taken.
VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, JANUARY 10, 1994:
The Committee recommended certain actions on the
Muir/Congleton dock building lease, particularly a limitation to
a 2 year period. Staff was directed to meet with Mr. Congleton to
further negotiate this and to either impose the 2 year limit or
secure language which allows the city to reconfigure the upland
at its discretion. Killen moved to direct staff as noted above in
this matter. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
The Committee recommended creation of a Recreation Task
Force. Martens moved to approve the recommendation as presented.
Killen seconded and the motion carried.
Martens then moved to instruct the Committee to create a
Winter recreation task force immediately, while interest is high
in these programs. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
The Committee recommended no action on the Garnet Beach
dock issue and asked to take this up at their February regular
meeting. Staff was directed to contact the Department of Lands
to extend the comment period on the matter.
At 9:15, Martens moved to recess until 9:25 p.m. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT, CONTINUED:
Alison Nelson appeared and expressed concerns about police
staffing and officer safety in light of the death of a New
Plymouth officer. She observed that on January 17, two 911 calls
were unanswered due to a higher priority call, a drive-by
shooting.
VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSI'ON MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION,
CONTINUED:
B. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES, JANUARY 4,
1994:
The Commission recommended approval for a major change to
the Sunset View Condominiums. Killen moved to adopt the
Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as those of
the City Council and to approve the change to the PUD as
recommended. Martens seconded the motion. Colton disclosed that
he was the direct supervisory of the applicant's wife and
believed that there was no conflict of interest. The motion
carried unanimously.
The Council reviewed the Sunburst Condominium plat and
took no action.
IX. OLD BUSINESS:
A. TIMBERLOST VII, D & D DEVELOPMENT CO., DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT:
After a lengthy discussion on the matter outlining the
process which proceeded under the name of an amended Plat of
Timberlost VI and other details of the matter, Killen moved to
approve the Subdivision agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign
it. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
B.ORDINANCE 659, IMPLEMENTING THE COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF
GOVERNMENT:
The City Attorney reviewed the draft. The methods of
appointment of Boards, Committees and Commissions was discussed.
Procedures for removal of a City Manager was discussed as was
the distinction between appointed Officers and Department Heads.
After the Council discussion, the Mayor with consent of the
Council, directed the matter back to staff for revision.
X. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ORDINANCE 660, RELATED TO NAMING STREETS AND PROCEDURES
FOR CHANGING THE NAMES OF STREETS;
After discussion, the Draft Ordinance was directed to the
March 10, 1994 agenda for its first reading.
B. POLICY STATEMENT ON SELECTING CANDIDATES FOR BOARDS,
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS:
The policy was reviewed and Killen asked that to the
"minimum of 2 candidates" language be added a phrase such as
"... if more than 1 candidate expresses interest."
Killen then moved to adopt the policy as amended, with the
understanding that the policy is experimental and that
committee's should advise the Council if the process does not
work. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE:
Killen moved to direct the letter from Joan Perry relating to
the Library to the Library Board for action.
A letter from the Idaho Department of Lands regarding
construction of a Lodge in the Little Lake area was noted and
Killen volunteered to contact Senator Hahn to have the state
conduct a hearing on the matter.
A letter from Kathleen Menke was also received.
XII. INFORMATION ITEMS:
The Council acknowledged receipt of the following materials:
Valley County Commission minutes of January 10,1994; AIC
Legislative Hotline issues of January 14 and 21, 1994; Final
draft of the Mission Statement for the Valley County
Communications Center Committee; February meeting calendar.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
At approximately 12:20 a.m.,
seconded and the motion carried.
Clerk ~'
Colton moved to adjourn.
Mayor
Martens