HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 06/09MCCALL CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JUNE 9, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Council
members Martens, Killen, Eckhardt, Colton, and Arp answered the
roll call. The Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 26 were presented.
One change to the length of time taken for a recess was noted.
Martens then moved to approve the minutes of May 26 as amended.
Killen seconded and the motion carried.
The minutes of a special meeting of June 6, 1994 were
presented. Killen moved to approve the minutes. Colton seconded
and the motion carried.
III. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
The Payroll Report dated June 6, 1994 was presented. Eckhardt
moved to approve the Payroll Report. Arp seconded and the motion
carried.
The Voucher report dated June 7, 1994 was presented. There
were questions about the cellular phone purchase by the Police
Department. Colton moved to approve the report and pay the
claims. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT:
No one appeared to be heard.
V. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
A. PERSONNEL ISSUES:
1. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE: Staff reported confusion on the
matter of whether authorization to hire 2 officers was approved.
The Council reviewed the budget report and noted the police
department financial condition. After lengthy discussion, Killen
moved to approve hiring of 2 new officers. Arp seconded and the
motion carried.
2. PROMOTION: The Chief asked for approval of a promotion
of Sgt. Donica to Lieutenant which, given the expectation of the
department exceeding the budget, is prohibited by City Policy.
After discussion, Killen moved to approve the promotion. Arp
seconded and the motion carried.
3. FINANCING: After discussion of the budget problems of
the police and public works departments, Killen moved to direct
the Treasurer to secure a registered warrant for $50,000 and to
present the matter at the June 13 special meeting.
VI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Council member Arp suggested sending Council packets to Mr.
Shimun. Also noted was the renewed practice of camping on
developed lots, one near Davis and Lick Creek Rd. being an
example. Killen reported that the Sewer District Board was
proposing to send Mr. Whiteman to Denver for a NPDES negotiating
seminary if the city would share in the cost, the District paying
1/3 and the City paying 2/3 of the cost.
Martens noted Shimun's acceptance, the executed employment
agreement, and inquired about the status of Colorado Street.
The Council also discussed the use of vehicles for temporary
storage including the Jeffries Building, Pioneer Floors, McCall
Rental, Lardo's and others. The City Attorney was directed to
enforce the Zoning Code on this matter.
Killen noted that the Lake User's handbook would be available
to the city in the near future.
VII. STAFF REPORTS:
A. INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
The written report noted the approval of Sunburst
Condominium, and a work program to June 24. The Council asked
that Colorado Street and meeting with the school district be
added. The interim manager asked that he use accrued leave until
exhausted and that the City pay health insurance for the month of
July 1994 during the leave period. By consensus the Council
concurred with this approach.
B. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
The City Attorney asked that he be permitted to amend
the Escrow agreement with M Resorts related to the Mill Park
Village Subdivision. After discussion, Eckhardt moved to direct
the City Attorney to amend the agreement and authorize the Mayor
to sign. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
C. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer noted a problem with the Golf Clubhouse
kitchen equipment. The vendor denied offering a trade in on the
old equipment. The matter was returned to the Treasurer for
additional research.
The Treasurer reported that a faulty legal description
was used for the Carico LID Resolution. He introduced an amended
Resolution 18-94 with a corrected description. Killen moved to
adopt Resolution 18-94. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
The Treasurer noted that Eileen Moon would work her
last day on July 5 and had scheduled interviews with Judge
Williamson for June 16. He noted the problem with conflict of
court and agenda days and proposed to prepare agendas on Mondays
instead of Tuesdays.
VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS REQUIRING ACTION:
A. AIRPORT COMMITTEE, JUNE 1, 1994:
1. The Committee recommended approval of the Merrill
lease. Killen moved to approve the recommendation and authorize
the Mayor to sign to lease. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
2. 1995 State Airport Grant: The Committee recommended
approval of a grant to the State Department of Aeronautics for
$2500 for relocation of the airport beacon. The prepared
application was enclosed. Killen moved to approve the grant
application and authorize the Mayor to sign. Arp seconded and
the motion carried.
B. IMPACT AREA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
There were no action items listed.
C. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,c
1. Mill Park Village, community dock request: The
Committee made certain recommendations regarding placement of the
dock. Colton moved to accept the Park and Recreation comments as
those of the Council and to forward those comments to the Idaho
Department of Lands. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
2. Music Society: The Committee recommended that a
special use permit for the Society's concert be approved and that
the variance requested be granted. Killen moved to accept the
recommendation, grant the variance as requested and report this
action to the Society and the Advisory Committee. Colton
seconded and the motion carried.
3. Progressive Club: The Committee recommended that the
contributions of the Progressive Club to the maintenance of
Community Park be publicly acknowledged.
4. Kayaks in Rotary Park: The Committee recommended that
this practice either secure a permit or be discontinued or
relocated. Staff was directed to address this issue.
By consensus the Council recessed from 9:25 to 9:40 p.m.
IX. ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
A. MAY HARDWARE DOCKS: Dan Krahn appeared and asked the
Council to address this matter. The City Attorney noted that a
CUP may be required for the proposed expansion. The Council asked
that the applicant be notified of this requirement. The Council
asked if alternatives were considered which would minimize the
20' additional encroachment proposed. After lengthy discussion,
Arp moved to forward the Park and Recreation and Planning and
Zoning comments to Idaho Department of Lands indicating that the
Council preferred alternatives which would minimize the
additional encroachment. Killen seconded and on a voice vote,
there were 3 Aye votes, 1 No vote by Martens and 1 abstention by
Colton. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
A. AUDIT PROPOSAL EVALUATION: After review by the Council of
the proposals, the Council determined to hold a special meeting
on Monday, June 13 at noon to rate the proposals and agreed to
submit individual scoring to the Treasurer by early Monday
morning.
B. ORDINANCE 662, 3RD READING, RELATED TO BB AND PELLET GUNS
AND BOWS AND ARROWS:
Eckhardt moved to suspend the rule requiring that the
Ordinance be read in full and permit reading by title only.
Martens seconded and on a roll call vote, Eckhardt, Martens,
Killen, Arp and Colton voted Aye. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and the rule suspended. The City Attorney read the
Ordinance by title.
Martens moved to adopt Ordinance 662. Eckhardt seconded
and on a roll call vote, Martens, Eckhardt, Colton and Arp voted
Aye. Killen voted No. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
Ordinance 662 adopted. Killen asked that all purveyors receive a
copy of the Ordinance.
C. DUST OIL CONTRACT:
A contract was presented which required further amendment
to reflect the security agreement reached with Lyman Dust
Control. After discussion, Eckhardt moved to approve the
contract subject to amendment by the attorney related to
security, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Arp seconded and on a
roll call vote, Eckhardt, Arp, Colton, Killen, and Martens voted
Aye. The motion carried.
D. PERSONNEL POLICY, RESOLUTION 7-94:
Martens moved to adopt Resolution 7-94 which adopts the
amended personnel rules. Eckhardt seconded. The only remaining
issue was the on -call compensation issue. It was confirmed that
the budget includes compensation for on -call time for police
officers. After discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
Eckhardt then moved to direct the City Manager to acquire
cellular phones for the public works department. Arp seconded
and the motion carried.
There was discussion about the financial management of the
Police Department, and the Council determined to meet with the
Police Chief to discuss mitigations, which can be made to the
department budget. That meeting was scheduled for the regular
July 14 meeting agenda.
E. GILLESPIE SEWER EASEMENT:
It was noted that attachment A was not attached. Killen
moved to accept the easement, subject to the availability of the
attachment. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The only item listed was a catering permit for the Golf
Course liquor license to cater a Friends of the Library event.
Killen moved to approve the consent calendar. Arp seconded and
the motion carried.
XII. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Receipt of the following items was acknowledged:
Memo from the CM to both Planning and Zoning Commissions;
Letter withdrawing bid, Valley Co. Landscaping;
Letter from CM to Mark Maxwell;
Letter to Ronald graves from JUB;
Letters from Alan Atwood;
Newsletter re Valley Co. Comprehensive Plan;
IDLS report;
Letter from Marti Brooks;,
Notice of Dock Application for Luck's Point Assn.;
Action Update as of June 3;
AIC City Report, 94-5;
Memo from John Lewinski;
Joint Powers Board minutes.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Colton moved to adjourn at 11:12 p.m. Eckhardt seconded and
the motion carried.
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