HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 03/10MCCALL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MARCH 10, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Martens,
Arp, Colton, Killen and Eckhardt answered the roll call. The
Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 24 were
presented. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes, Killen seconded
and the motion carried.
The minutes of the special meeting of March 3 were
considered. Colton moved to approve the March 3 minutes. Martens
seconded and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll Report dated February 23 was considered. Arp
moved to approve the February 23 report. Colton seconded and the
motion carried. The Payroll Report dated February 28 was then
considered. Eckhardt moved to approve the February 28 report.
Colton seconded and the motion carried.
The Voucher Report dated March 8, 1994 was considered. After
review, Eckhardt moved to approve the Voucher report. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
IV. ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST FROM THE AGENDA:
A. WATER SYSTEM ISSUES:
1. Plant Site:
Mr. Lynard of Montgomery-Watson reviewed the technical
requirements of the plant and efforts to redesign the
facility to utilize less land.
2. Filter Backwash Water disposal: Mr. Orton of
Toothman-Orton reviewed the alternatives for disposal
of the backwash water. He recommended partial disposal
of the solids into the sanitary sewer and of the
supernate to the SMR Wetlands.
3. Water Supply and Pumping: Mr. Orton discussed the
rehabilitation vs. replacement of Davis Beach and Lake
St. pumps. In addition, relocation of the 200 hp pumps
from Shore Lodge Station 'was recommended, all of which
reduce the cost of the project.
4. Budget and Schedule: Mr. Orton promised a revised
schedule and budget for the project.
The Council returned to the Plant site acquisition issue.
They reviewed a letter from O'Neil .Enterprises and discussed with
Mr. O'Neil his position on the issue. He agreed to provide an
additional .3 Ac. for the same price as the 3 Ac. parcel.
After considerable discussion, Eckhardt moved to direct the City
Attorney to prepare all documents required for acquiring the
property and closing the transaction. This would acquire 3.3
acres for the appraised price pursuant to the Water System
agreement with Spring Mountain Ranch. Colton seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The documents are to be returned to
the Council for approval.
The Council is expecting to act on the sale of the Water
Revenue bonds in the near future.
B. SALE OF OLD GOLF CLUBHOUSE:
Hal Sager presented two offers by the Doherty's on
purchase of the site. The first was with the city's removal of
the buildings. The second offer was "as is" for $105,000. The
Council reviewed the costs of asbestos removal. After
discussion, the contingency was to be clarified to read that if
the soil tests were negative, the offer could be withdrawn based
on the report itself. Killen moved to accept the offer premised
on the clarification of Item 5 in the offer as discussed above.
Colton seconded and on a roll call vote, Killen, Colton, Arp,
Eckhardt, and Martens voted Aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Killen then moved to authorize the Mayor upon receipt of an
amended offer, to accept the offer for the city. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried on a voice vote.
C. ACQUISITION OF PARCEL, DEINHARD-BOYDSTUN CONNECTOR;
The Council reviewed the proposal by Brad Janoush to
appraise the parcel for $2000. After discussion with Rand Walker
and staff, Martens moved to request that Mike Eckhardt secure the
appraisal on the property. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Council asked the staff to review the agreement with
Brad Janoush for professional appraisal services.
D. LEASE RENEWAL, SPORTS MARINA, INC.
Jim Hardy presented his request for a 10 year renewal of
the upland access lease for operation of the Sports Marina, Inc.
The lease was reviewed and the request requires no approval. No
action was taken by the Council. The Mayor instructed staff to
write to Mr. Hardy assuring him of the renewal of the lease.
E. VALUED, INC., BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE:
Bob Scoles appeared and supported adoption of Ordinance
615 and updated the Council on the Beautification Committee's
activities. The Council asked him to assist in recruiting
members for the Historic Preservation Committee and the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
F. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE;
The Council took up the Golf Committee's recommendation
on the kitchen equipment from their March 2 minutes. Mary
Clemmer appeared and detailed the reasons for the renovation and
changes of equipment.
After discussion, Eckhardt moved to declare the used
equipment listed on the Golf Committee minutes as surplus and to
authorize the Lease-purchase of the new equipment for the golf
clubhouse kitchen as recommended by the Golf Committee. Colton
seconded and the motion carried.
Colton moved for a 5 minute recess. Eckhardt seconded and
the motion carried.
V. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Eckhardt asked about the status of Clement St., Golf Cart
Storage and recent dog poisonings.
Killen asked if the city had received its copy of the
listing agreement, the status of the Kalman lawsuit, and the
amendment of the Congleton lease to prohibit renewal of the
lease.
Colton asked staff to review the County's snow plowing
procedures in Rio Vista and Carrico before the snow has melted.
Martens asked the Attorney to review the Clark Case and the
mutual aid agreement between the County and City police services.
Martens noted the requests for reappointments by Messrs.
Kerr, Fereday and Whiteman to the Transportation, Airport and
Golf committees respectively. Eckhardt moved for the council to
move to a Committee of the whole to discuss the appointments.
Killen seconded and the motion carried. After discussion, Colton
moved to direct the Mayor to nominate all three persons for
reappointment as requested and adjourn the committee of the
whole.
Martens presented the names of Tom Kerr for a 3 year term
reappointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee; Rick
Fereday for a 3 year term reappointment to the Airport Advisory
Committee, and Ted Whiteman for a three year term reappointment
to the Golf Course Advisory Committee.
Killen moved to confirm these nominations. Eckhardt
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Council requested staff to secure Committee feedback on the
appointment policy from other advisory committees.
VI. STAFF REPORTS;
A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
A written report noting the HDR billing, old golf
clubhouse asbestos and heavy metal testing, and the Police
departments report on Circus traffic problems was noted. The
staff also reported on the meeting 'with the Payette Lakes Trails
Committee. From that the group requested that a Joint Powers
agreement be drafted to permit coordination in the engineering
selection process, and contract award. Colton moved to direct
the City Attorney to prepare such an agreement to submit to the
Trails Committee for recommendation to the Valley County Board of
Commissioners and the City Park and Recreation Committee to
recommend to the City Council. Arp seconded and the motion
carried.
Staff also reported on efforts to activate the Building
Standards Committee. After discussion, the Council determined to
take up the Mobile home regulations and the amendment to the
sprinkler ordinance which had been referred to the Committee but
which has never met to act on those referrals.
Staff also reported on the resignation of Officer Stowe
from the Police Department, the rescheduling of the Audit report
to the March 24 meeting, the closing of the Hoyle parcel on March
9, the attendance by staff and Planning Commission members at a
conference in Boise on Saturday, March 12, and conversations with
Kitty Guernsey regarding the $1 Million challenge grant for the
Wastewater plant in the current DEQ budget.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT;
The City Attorney made no report.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The City Treasurer presented his monthly report for the
month of February 1994 and receipt was acknowledged by the
Council.
The Treasurer requested approval of the renewal of the
Delta Dental Insurance plan. A rate increase of 15% was proposed
in the basic premium. After discussion, Eckhardt moved to
approve the Delta Dental plan renewal and authorize the Mayor to
sign. Killen seconded and the motion carried.
VII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES REQUIRING ACTION:
A. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, FEBRUARY 28,
1994:
The committee recommended that the Arts Fair sponsored by
the Kistner's be approved and the fee set by staff. The Council
referred the matter to staff.
The Committee recommended that the Garnet Beach dock be
limited to 4 slips as had been earlier represented to them and
had been anticipated by the lease. Council directed staff to
respond to the Idaho Department of Lands including a copy of the
Committee's minutes, the lease, and a letter indicating that the
city has no objection so long as the construction conforms to the
lease. Killen moved to so direct staff. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
The Committee asked the Council to direct the City Attorney
to report on Impact fees for park services. Eckhardt moved to
adopt the Committee recommendation. Killen seconded and the
motion carried.
The Committee recommended that snow not be piled in the
Legacy Park parking lot. In lieu of the committee suggestion on
the location of snow storage, the staff requested that they be
permitted to determine the proper location. Martens moved to
direct that snow not be stored in the Legacy Park parking area.
The Committee recommended installation of snowmobile and
sledding prohibition signs in Legacy Park. The Council tabled the
recommendation.
B. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, MARCH 2, 1994:
The Committee recommended a nine hole fee of $13 for
weekends and holidays. The Council determined that they had
previously approved this fee and took no action.
The Committee recommended ~that daily trail fees for a
privately owned cart be $6 for a nine hole round and $12 for an
18 hole round. Killen moved to accept the Committee
recommendation. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Committee recommended an addendum to the Golf Pro
Contract to secure the $5 tournament fee. Killen advised that an
addendum was not necessary and that only setting the amount of
the fee was required. He then moved to set the fee for 1994 at
$5. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
The Committee recommended a policy on free golf
privileges. After discussion, Killen moved to table the policy
until the next meeting. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried.
The Committee recommended that the Senior Tournament
and the Youth Tournament be added to the list of tournaments
exempt from green fees, save and except for the $5 per round fee
adopted above. Colton moved to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an addendum as recommended. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried.
The Committee recommended adoption of the Season Pass
refund policy. Martens moved to adopt the policy as amended after
discussion. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
The Committee recommended that further investigation of
the sprinkler problems at the Golf Clubhouse be undertaken by
staff. It was so ordered.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS:
A. ORDINANCE 615, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECOND
READING:
The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title completing
the second reading of the Ordinance. By previous Council
direction, it will be scheduled for a third reading on the agenda
following adoption by the Valley Commission.
B. ORDINANCE 660, RELATED TO NAMING OF STREETS, FIRST
READING:
The City Attorney read the ordinance by title for its
first reading.
C. ORDINANCE 659, RELATED TO ADOPTING THE COUNCIL-MANAGER
FORM OF GOVERNMENT;
The recent revision to this ordinance was discussed.
Eckhardt moved to suspend the rule requiring reading of the
Ordinance on three separate occasions and reading in full.
Killen seconded. On a roll call vote, Eckhardt, Killen, Arp,
Colton and Martens voted Aye. The motion carried and the rule
was suspended.
The City Attorney read the Ordinance by title. Colton
moved to adopt Ordinance 659. Killen seconded and on a roll call
vote, Colton, Killen, Eckhardt, Arp and Martens voted Aye. The
motion carried and the ordinance was adopted.
D. MCCALL-DONNELLY SCHOOL PARKING ISSUE:
The recent proposal to add signs for traffic direction
does not require Council action. The Council took no action and
referred the matter to staff.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items were listed on the Consent calendar;
Airport Advisory Committee minutes of March 2; Joint
Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of February 28
(distributed to Council at the March 3 special meeting); and an
application for a beer license for Ridley's.
Killen moved to approve the consent calendar. Martens
seconded and the motion carried.
X. CORRESPONDENCE:
Council acknowledged receipt of letters from the Payette
Lakes Ski Club regarding the SH 55 Bypass route and from Tomi
Grote regarding coordination of the bikepath projects.
XI.INFORMATION ITEMS;
The Council received the following information items:
AIC brochure "Funding Growth and Mandates", Action Update
as of March 1, Valley County Commission Minutes of February 14,
Valley County Communication Committee minutes, March meeting
calendar.
XI I. ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:43 a.m., without further business, Colton moved to
adjourn, Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor