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MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Councilpersons Killen, Eckhardt, Arp, and Martens answered the
roll call. Mr. Colton was absent. The Mayor declared a quorum
present.
II. MINUTES:
The Minutes of the February 10, 1994 meeting were considered.
Arp moved to approve the minutes as presented. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll Report dated February 14 was considered. Martens
moved to approve the report as presented. Arp seconded and the
motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated February 22 was presented. Arp moved
to approve the report. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT:
No one appeared to petition the Council.
V. ITEMS ON WHICH THE PUBLIC WISHED TO COMMENT:
A. IDAHO STATE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION:
Sandra Mitchell appeared representing the Association. She
asked the City to participate in a winter activity coordinating
committee with such groups as the Payette and Boise Forests,
Valley County, Adams County and other public agencies. After
discussion, Killen moved that the City endorse this effort and
participate in the coordination of winter activities. Arp
seconded and the motion carried.
B. AGREEMENT FOR REALTOR SERVICES, MOUNTAIN LAKES REALTY;
The agreement for services was presented. The Council
reviewed the provisions for removal of the building, the zoning
and other matters. The Council asked that the matter of zoning of
the property replace the "agreement" language of the permissible
units on the parcel. The retention of the street widening as an
easement was discussed. Eckhardt moved to approve the listing
agreement as amended to reflect the current zoning and authorize
the Mayor to sign. Arp seconded and on a roll call vote,
Eckhardt, Arp, Killen and Martens voted Aye. The motion carried.
C. OFFERS ON CLUBHOUSE:
Jane Sager and Hal Sager presented two offers on the
clubhouse. After some discussion, Killen moved to move the offers
to the end of the agenda. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried.
D. REFUNDING OF THE 1989 PARK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS:
Bob Hildemann, WestOne Bank, reviewed the procedures and
status of refunding of this issue. He represented that refunding
at this time would save taxpayers approximately $54,000.
He presented Resolution 10-94, engaging the Firm of Moore
and McFadden as the Bond Counsel. Killen moved to adopt
Resolution 10-94. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 661, authorizing the refunding was presented.
Eckhardt moved to suspend the rules requiring three readings and
a reading of the ordinance in full. Killen seconded. On a roll
call vote, Eckhardt, Killen, Martens and Arp voted Aye. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and the rules suspended.
The City Attorney then read the Ordinance by title. Killen
moved to adopt Ordinance 661. Eckhardt seconded. Killen,
Eckhardt, Arp and Martens voted Aye on a roll call vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and the Ordinance adopted.
Martens then moved to approve the bond purchase agreement
with Seattle Northwest. Killen seconded and on a roll call vote,
Martens, Killen, Arp and Eckhardt voted Aye. The motion carried.
The Council then discussed with Mr. Hildemann the pending
water bond sale.
Killen moved to recess. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried.
D. OFFERS ON GOLF CLUBHOUSE;
The Council asked that the Fire Chief investigate the
issues of asbestos and hazardous material contamination at the
old golf clubhouse site. They also asked for estimates of costs
of building removal and took no further action.
E. COMMUNITY PLANNING/ FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Points reviewed the Departments progress in achieving
its goals and objectives set out in 1986. It reviewed the status
of the ambulance services and the Rural Fire District.
It reviewed the 1993 ISO rating for the city. Specification for
a new engine were considered. After discussion, Killen moved to
approve the specifications for a new fire engine as presented and
authorize the call for bids. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
VI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Killen inquired about the status of the Garnet Beach lease and
whether the committees had been advised of the appointments
policy. The question was asked when various fees had been
reviewed and requested that those resolutions be presented for
review.
Eckhardt asked about the banners at various businesses and
staff was directed to advise the offending businesses by letter
of the violations.
Martens advised that he is receiving additional complaints
regarding loose dogs.
VII. STAFF REPORTS:
A. INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: The Manager reported on
processing of the amendment to the Golf Liquor License and
rehabilitation of the Golf clubhouse from water damage.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The Attorney's report reported on
the purchase of a computer. Killen noted the employment agreement
which indicated that the Attorney was to provide his own
computer.
A discussion on the City Council's approval of contracts
ended by the Council advising that those agreements which
currently come to the Council was satisfactory for the moment.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer noted his monthly report. He advised on the
advertisement for a City Manager. The Council asked that they
meet on Monday March 7, 4 to 6 p.m. to review the applications.
They asked that the session be noticed for an Executive Session
in the event that was required.
VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, FEBRUARY 9, 1994:
The Committee recommended that the City engage an
appraiser to estimate the cost of the Rand Walker parcel required
for the Deinhard-Boydstun Connector and that the City undertake a
syndicated purchase of the property with Mike Eckhardt. The
Council asked staff to consult further with Mr. Walker about the
level of appraisal required. Martens moved to table this item to
the March 10 agenda. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
The Committee recommended that the city sell timber from
certain lands and rights of way. Killen moved to approve the
recommendation. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
B. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 15, 1994:
The Commission recommended that the Woodlands, Phase II
Final Plat be approved and that a development agreement be
prepared. Killen moved to adopt the Commission's recommendations
and to approve the plat. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
IX. OLD BUSINESS:
A. 1992-1993 AUDIT REPORT: Mr. Marx was unable to attend and
the report will be rescheduled to the March 10 agenda.
B. RESOLUTION 3-94, ADOPTING A CLASSIFICATION PLAN;
An amended Resolution was presented. After lengthy
discussion, Martens moved to approve Resolution 3-94, amended to
raise all exempt employees to the median salaries contained in
the study, effective on February 26, 1994. Killen seconded and
the motion carried.
Later in the evening, there was a motion to reconsider the
action on Resolution 3-94, made by Killen, seconded by Martens
and carried unanimously. Martens then moved to amend the
original approval by excepting the Treasurer from the median
guideline, permitting an adjustment. to $15.35 per hour for that
position which is less than the median. Killen seconded and the
motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
C. ORDINANCE 659, IMPLEMENTING THE COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF
GOVERNMENT;
The Council further considered the draft and directed its
return to the Attorney for ensuring central management of
officers by the Manager and to ensure that the document is gender
neutral. It was so ordered.
D. AMENDED LEASE, ALAN CONGLETON;
The dock building lease, as had been instructed by the
Council was renegotiated as directed. After a brief discussion,
Martens moved to approve the lease. Killen seconded and the
motion carried.
X. NEW BUSINESS;
A. AMENDMENT TO 1993 STATE AIRPORT GRANT;
The amendment was reviewed. Killen moved to approve the
amendment as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign. Martens
seconded and the motion carried.
B. APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL PERSONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
After discussion the following persons assumed
responsibility for the following representations for the city:
Urban Renewal Board: Bill Killen
Lance Eckhardt
AIC Legislative Committee: Marilyn Arp
Payette Lakes Water Quality Board: Bill Killen
Ida -Ore Board: Dean Martens
Winter Recreation Task Force: Dean Martens
VALUED, Inc. Board; Ralph Colton
No assignment was made to the West Central Highlands RC&D
C. CAPITALIZATION FEES, SHAVER'S:
The staff recommended that the capitalization fees for the
new building in the total amount of $2983.75. Killen moved to
approve the fees as recommended. Martens seconded and the motion
carried.
X. TABLING OF ALL OTHER AGENDA ITEMS AND ADJOURNMENT:
At 1:25 a.m., Eckhardt moved to table the balance of the
agenda to March 10, 1994. Martens seconded and the motion
carried. Martens then moved to adjourn. Eckhardt seconded and
the motion carried.
Mayor