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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 11/10MINUTES McCall City Council Thursday, November 10, 1994 I. Call to Order and Roll Call. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM Thursday, November 10, 1994. Messrs. Eckhardt, Killen, Martens, and Colton answered the roll call. Mrs. Arp was absent. The mayor declared that a quorum was present. Staff members present were City Manager Shimun, City Attorney Burton, City Clerk/Treasurer Henderson, Police Chief Parker and Police Records Clerk Lockhart. II. Minutes. A. Regular Meeting of October 27, 1994. Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes of October 27, 1994. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. B. Special Meeting of November 3, 1994. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes November 3, 1994. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. C. Special Meeting of November 7, 1994. Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes of November 7, 1994. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. M. Payment of Claims. A. Payroll Report of November 4, 1994. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll of November 4, 1994. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. B. Voucher Report of November 4, 1994. Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims listed on the voucher report of November 4, 1994 and Mr. Colton seconded. After discussion the motion carried. IV. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports. A. Certificate of Achievement. (This item was brought forward on the agenda.) Mayor Martens presented and Certificate of Achievement and a pin to Nancy Lockhart of the Police Department in recognition of her ten years of service to the City of McCall. V. Public Comment. A. Kermit Peterson appeared and requested that the matter of Health Insurance Costs and Self -Insurance Proposal be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Peterson reported the savings on the recent change in health plan and suggested that the savings be applied to self insuring $300 of the $500 deductible. He presented a proposal from Goss Boise to administer such a plan. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to accept the proposal of Goss -Boise beginning January 1, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. B. Andy Hancock, representing himself and Mary Beth Wells asked that the matter of a waiver of Section 6-2-020 MCC requiring connection to the city's water system at their property in Block 15 of McCall First Addition be moved forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. After discussion staff was directed to work out an arrangement whereby both the developer and the city would participate in extending an adequately sized water line to serve the property. C. Ken Tyrer representing the Woodlands I requested that the matter of acceptance of the dedication of the Woodlands improvements be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so 2 ordered. After discussion, Mr. Killen move to accept the improvements subject to the conditions in the subdivision agreement as determined by the city manager. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. VI. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports. A. Mr. Colton. Asked about the speed limit signs of Highway 55 between Jacob Street and Krahn Lane. Mr. Shimun reported that a letter had been sent to the Idaho Department of Transportation but there had been no response yet. B. Mr. Eckhardt. Asked about the upcoming meeting of the Urban Renewal Board. Mr. Shimun was waiting for a response from the Chairman Francis Wallace. Asked the status of dumpster screening particularly the dumpster next to the Yacht Club. Mr. Burton reported that the owner, Mr. Laidlaw had been contacted and had a contract to screen that dumpster but was unable to contact the contractor. Reported that an unscreened dumpster had been placed on a public right-of-way at the corner of Third and Lake Streets. Staff was directed to notify the owner and have the dumpster removed. C. Mr. Martens. Asked about the status of the traffic signal at Mission and Lake Streets. Mr. Shimun reported that at last contact the light was to be installed this year, but that contact had been some time ago. He was directed to check again. Suggested the Mr. Shimun contact Ken Roberts of the School Board to discuss the exchange of property with the school district. VII. Staff Reports. A. City Manager. The council noted a written report. Mr. Shimun also reported that J.U.B. Engineering had been in contract with Mr. Maki about land application of waste water and that the terms for an offer were being finalized. B. City Attorney. Had no report other then items already on the agenda. C. City Clerk/Treasurer. Presented a quarterly report for the year ended September 30, 1994. Noted a problem with expenditures over revenues resulting in a deficit fund balance in the recreation fund. The matter was referred to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to review fees and to consider differential fees for out -of -city participants. Mr. Killen asked about LID seed money. Mr. Henderson reported that there was a budget line item with offsetting revenue projection to fund LID advance engineering and administrative costs. Since none of the presently created LID (except LID Nos. 1 and 3) have yet been funded, no replenishment has been accomplished but there was a mechanism to identify and included those costs as part of the overall project costs. Mr. Henderson was directed to begin setting up the sale of the second increment of the Water Revenue Bonds. D. Public Works Director. The council noted a written report. After discussion, staff was directed to revisit septage dumping fees. 3 VIII. Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action. A. City Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of November 1, 1994. Variance Request of ABT Towing to permit the construction of a six-foot fence in the front yard setback. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the City Planning and Zoning Commission as those of the City Council and to approve the variance. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. A. Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission minutes of October 19, 1994. Request of Kenneth June to construct a single family home in Spruce Grove Subdivision in the Scenic Route District. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission as those of the City Council and to approve the request. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. IX. Old Business. A. Forest Trails Subdivisions Agreement. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote Messrs. Colton, Killen, Eckhardt and Martens voted "aye." The council recessed at 9:25 PM. The council reconvened at 9:35 PM. B. Toothman-Orton Engineering Agreement for Professional Services. After discussion concerning the insurance and liability provisions, Attorney Burton was directed to consult with the city's insurance carrier. Mr. Killen moved to table this matter until the next agenda. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. C. Local Option Tax. The council continued its discussion of local option taxes began at the November 3, 1994 meeting. Mr. Shimun gave a report on discussions with the City Administrator of Sun Valley, Roy Rainey and Dan John of the State Tax Commission. Mr. Henderson presented a report on the effect of applying various local option tax alternatives to property tax relief. The council discussed obtaining more input and by consensus decided to present a program to the Chamber of Commerce. The matter was ordered to the next agenda. D. Department Survey. Mr. Shimun asked to add a suggested form for survey department functions and objectives as a part of the council's long range planning effort to the agenda. The mayor so order. The council reviewed and approved the form with the addition of words to the effect that the report should not exceed two pages. X. New Business. A. Agreement to Transfer Personal Property. An agreement with Valley County to transfer a Motor Grader to the city. Mr. Henderson gave a staff report. After discussion Mr. Martens moved to approve the agreement and Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote Messrs. Martens, Eckhardt, Killen and Colton voted "aye." B. Grant Application - COPS FAST. Mr. Shimun asked that the proposed grant application for a 75% Department of Justice Grant to pay salary and benefits for two additional officers. After discussion the matter was tabled the council's first meeting in December. 4 XI. Correspondence. The council acknowledged receipt of the following items of correspondence: A. A letter from Scott Gurnsey, IDOT to Gary Shimun Re: Reimbursement of Painting Work. B. A letter from Linda Webb to Gary Shimun Re: University of Idaho "Town Hall" Meeting Concerning College of Agriculture. C. A Letter for John West to Mayor Martens Re: Regulatory User Fees for Cable Operators. D. Letter from J.D. Williams to Mayor Martens Re: City Finance Report. E. Letter from James Brady to Mayor Martens Re: National Organization on Disability Membership and Cash Awards. XII. Information Items. A. Idaho Power Franchise Agreement. The council reviewed Idaho Power's response to the proposed franchise ordinance. Staff was directed to respond delineating the City's position and options. B. The council acknowledge receipt of the following items: A letter to John McMahon from Ted Burton Re: Mediation in McCall Concerning Yacht Club Noise. A letter to Mr. Kubik from Mr. Burton Re: Deed Vacating Eisman Street. A letter of appreciation to Jim Kangas. A letter of appreciation to Ken Francis. A letter from Mr. Collaer to Mr. Burton Re: Metes & Bounds, Hwy 55 and Krahn Lane. A letter to Mr. Copple from Mr. Burton Re: Supko v. City of McCall. A letter from Toothman-Orton Engineers to Gary Shimun Re: Gravely Resource Update. Minutes of Communications Center Committee Meeting of October 27, 1994. Quantity Breakdown of Gravel from Toothman-Orton. Action Update dated November 8, 1994 XIII. Adjournment. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. The council adjourned at 11:30 PM. Al LEST: L rlab Mayor