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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 02/24MCCALL CITY COUNCIL 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