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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1994 12/081 MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, December 8, 1994 L Call to order and roll call. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 8, 1994. Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Colton and Martens answered the roll call. 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 Public Works Director Keating. Minutes. The minutes of the meeting on November 17, 1994 were presented. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. Payment of Claims. A. The payroll register for November 24, 1994 was presented. Mrs. the payroll. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. B. The payroll register for November 18, 1994 was presented. approve the payroll. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. C. The payroll register for December 6, 1994 was presented. Mrs. the payroll. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Eckhardt arrived at 7:05 PM. Arp moved to approve Mr. Colton moved to Arp moved to approve D. A list of claims dated December 5, 1994 was presented. Mr. Colton moved to approve the claims. Mrs. Arp seconded. After discussion, the motion carried. IV. Public Comment. A. Tony McDonald appeared in support of the Police Chief s effort to hire a juvenile detective. B. Tomi Grote appeared and asked that the Parks and Recreation Committee minutes be moved forward. The mayor so ordered. Mrs. Grote reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee had recommended that the City Attorney be directed to draft an ordinance permitting the consumption of alcoholic beverages in city parks with certain conditions. Chief Parker expressed concern over control and public safety matters and asked that he meet with the committee prior to implementation After further discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the committee's recommendation to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance permitting the consumption of alcohol in city parks. C. Cheryl Hickman appeared and asked that the Winter Carnival matters be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. D. City Attorney Burton noted that the Public Works Department was storing snow on Depot Road effectively blocking it. He asked that the council approve the road closure. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the closure of Depot Road. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. 2 E. Judy Barkley appeared on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and asked that the sign ordinance discussion be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Larry Trammel reported his findings in researching Chapters 16 and 24 of Title III of McCall City Code. He further suggested that a committee be formed consisting of members of the City Staff, City Council and Chamber of Commerce to review and make recommendations on the chapters. Romina Phelps cited problems with visibility at Park Street Plaza. Shelly Platt state that she had checked with Sue Davidson and was informed that a sign was allowed and no permit was needed yet when the sign was constructed, she was required to remove it. Richard Platt stated that the ordinance should draw on common sense. Judy Barkley asked about a mechanism. The council by consensus agreed that it would be inappropriate if not illegal to involve themselves in a revision of the sign ordinance before the Planning and Zoning Commissions had reviewed and made a recommendation. Mr. Eckhardt suggested that Mr. Trammel and others approach the Planning and Zoning Commission to form a subcommittee much in the same manner as the Downtown subcommittee. After further discussion the council, by consensus moved to directed both Planning and Zoning Commissions to review chapters 16 and 24 of Title III of the McCall City Code. F. Larry Price appeared in support of the Police Chiefs efforts to obtain a Juvenile Officer. Chief Parker then made a presentation requesting that the council approve the submission of a COPS grant application for fund two additional officers for fiscal year 1995-96 and the following two years. The council reviewed the financial implications. After further discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the submission of the grant application. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. G. Rick Orton of Toothman Orton Engineering reported that the Water System Improvements associated with the Minimum Project was nearly ready to go to bid. Rick Kinder presented the proposed schedule, bid schedules and construction services. Mr. Eckhardt noted that the Plans and Specifications called for routing the raw water line around the property recently acquired from Lynn Wisehart when the city had already designed the more direct route through the Wisehart acquisition. After further discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the plans and specifications, with a bid alternative for a direct route across the Wisehart property and to authorized the engineers to negotiate for easements for the softball fields and the Pine-Wooley route. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. H. The mayor ordered that the agreements for professional services be moved forward. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to approve the agreement for professional services for engineering the Jasper LID, the Cammy Way/Concept One plan, the Memo Circle/Concept Two plan and the LID #2 replat subject to the City Manager and City Attorney resolving liability clauses as suggested by the city's liability carrier. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. I. The mayor ordered that Spring Mountain Ranch's Disbursement Request #3 be brought forward on the agenda. Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the disbursement of $842,280.37 from the acquisition fund. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Eckhardt then moved to authorize the mayor to accept the golf course and execute the necessary closing documents. Mrs. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Martens, Colton and Eckhardt voted "aye." J. The mayor ordered that Partial Payment Request # 1 from Brown Construction on the Riverside Subdivision (LID #2) Project and attendant Change Orders be brought forward on the agenda. After discussion Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve Change Order No. 1 $580.00 and Change Order No. 2 for $586.00 and to approve the pay request for $96,228.11. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. 3 K. Steve Bench asked that the matter of Whitebark Estates Subdivision agreement be brought forward. The mayor so ordered. The council reviewed the agreement. After discussion Mr. Colton moved to approve the agreement. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. L. Mr. Keating appeared at council request to review snow plowing procedures. Mrs. Arp suggested that some publicity may be in order to inform the public and perhaps reduce complaints. The council took no action. M. Mr. Burton asked to be excused as he had to travel to Boise that evening. He reported the receipt of a letter from Andrew Laidlaw regarding the Yacht Club dumpster requesting a delay in complying with the screening ordinance until spring. The council by consensus agreed that the dumpster must be screened , even if by temporary means, immediately. Mr. Burton then departed. V. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports. A. Mrs. Arp. Asked about the occupancy of the Wisehart property. Mr. Shimun reported that Ms. Wisehart is occupying the property consistent with her agreement with the city. Suggested some publicity about the illegality of Impact Fees. Asked about the upcoming Employee Christmas Party. Mr. Henderson reported that there had not been a Christmas party since 1988 and that the confirmed attendance was 38 with a several more days to respond. Mr. Shimun asked for approval to purchase gift certificates for Christmas turkeys for employees from the council's contingency fund. B. Mr. Martens. Asked about the Historical Preservation Committee. Mr. Shimun reported that the committee will meet in January. VI. Staff Reports. A. City Manager. The council noted a written report. Mr. Shimun reported that DEQ had another $1 million available for the wastewater treatment plant facility. B. City Clerk/Treasurer. Mr. Henderson presented a proposed new agenda format. The council, by consensus agreed to try the new format. Mr. Henderson reported that Mike McCoy had been hired in the Public Works Department. Mr. Henderson then reported that most of the computers ordered for the current fiscal year had arrived. VII. Old Business. A. A Memorandum of Agreement and two Grant Deeds Granting Easements from Mike Eckhart were presented. After discussion Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement and accept the easements and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote Messrs. Eckhardt, Colton, Martens and Mrs. Arp voted "aye." B. An escrow agreement with Rand Walker was presented. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign, subject to: (1) Payments 2 and 3 are to be paid on October 31, 1995 and October 31, 1996 respectively and (2) Deeds of Trust must be satisfied with first funds. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote Messrs. Colton, Eckhardt, Martens and Mrs. Arp voted "aye." 4 C. A pump station agreement with the Woodlands was presented. After discussion Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign. Mrs. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Martens, Colton and Eckhardt voted "aye." D. The results of a bid for loose equipment for the new fire truck was presented. One bid from L.N. Curtis & Sons was received. Mr. Henderson reported that the bid was responsive and for less than the budget amount. After discussion Mr. Martens moved to accept the bid $36,472.00. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. VIII. New Business. A. Proposed Resolution 34-94 authorizing the issuance of interim warrants to pay the contractors making improvements authorized by LID #2 was presented. After discussion, Mr. Marten moved to adopt the resolution. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. B. Proposed Resolution No. 35-94 regarding Property Tax Relief and Revenue Sharing was presented. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to adopt Resolution No 35-94. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. C. A letter from ICRMP regarding a ballot for election of ICRMP board members was presented. The council took no action. D. The council noted a requested proclamation re: Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month. The mayor directed staff to prepare a proclamation for his signature. IX. Consent Calendar. The consent calendar consisted of the minutes of the Transportation Committee (November 29, 1994) and the Airport Committee (November 9, 1994.) Mrs. Arp moved to approve the consent calendar. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. X. Correspondence. The council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the City Attorney to the Idaho Transportation Department re: Signage on Third & W. Lake Street, Highway 55. XL Information items. The council acknowledge receipt of the following information items: A. Reply to list of questions submitted to Golf Course Advisory Committee. B. 1995 Local Election Calendar C. Letter from Mr. Henderson to West One Bank, Re: Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 D. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Western States Equipment Re: Rid for Hydraulic Hammer E. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Finch Brown Co., re: Bid for Electronic Imaging System. F. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mountain States Microfilm, Inc. re: Bid for Electronic Imaging System. G. Letter from Toothman-Orton to Mr. Shimun and Mr. Burton Re: Easements Spring mountain Ranch Subdivision. H. Notice of Application to the Idaho Public Utility Commission by Union Pacific Railroad Company. I. Letter from IYF Patron Cities Program Re: 1995 Agenda. 5 J. Letter from Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Re: Task Force Survey Findings. K. Letter from West Central Highlands RC & D re: WCH RC&D Monthly Narrative - November 1994. L. Letter from Wilderness Coordinator to City Council re: Frank Church -River of No Return Wilderness M. Letter from McCall Area Chamber of Commerce, re: Window Stickers and Invitation to December 12 Luncheon N. Idaho Cities Publication for November 1994 O. Valley County Communications Center Committee Meeting, November 17, 1994. P. Letter from William & Mary Eldredge to City Council re: Property Tax Relief Q. Letter from Brian McMahan to Gary Shimun re: Snowplowing in Rio Vista. R. Newspaper Article on Vacation Homes. S. Letter from Skinner's Office Supply to Gary Shimun re: Purchase of Office Supplies. T. Life Flight Membership Program and Publication U. Letter from Senator Craig to Mr. Shimun re: Environmental Protection Agency Stormwater Treatment Requirements. V. Action Update dated December 1, 1994. XII. Adjournment. Without further business Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. The council adjourned at 1:15 AM, Friday, December 9, 1994. Law_kgf,„\, Mayor