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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1995 02/09Minutes McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, February 9, 1995 Call to Order and Roll Call 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM Thursday, February 9, 1995. 2. Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Eckhardt, Killen, Martens, and Colton answered the roll call. The mayor declared that a quorum was present. Staff members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, City Clerk/Treasurer Jim Henderson, Public Works Director Bill Keating and Fire Chief Dale Points. Minutes of Previous Meetings 3. The minutes of the regular meeting on January 26, 1995 were presented. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. 4. The minutes of the special call meeting on January 31. 1995 were presented. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 5. The minutes of the special call meeting on February 6, 1994 were presented. Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. Payment of Claims 6. The payroll register dated January 25, 1995 was presented. Mr. Killen moved to approve the payroll. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. 7. The payroll register dated January 31, 1995 was presented. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. 8. A list of claims dated February 3, 1995 was presented. Mr. Colton moved to approve the claims and Mr. Killen seconded. After discussion. the motion carried. Public Comment 9. Mayor Martens asked to move the presentation of an award to Dale Points forward on the agenda. The mayor then presented a certificate and pin commemorating ten years of service to Fire Chief Dale Points. 10. Mike Tilton appeared and asked that the item pertaining to Bear Basin Estates be moved forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Tilton was a successor owner of the approved subdivision and asked for a 90 day extension to perform on the conditions of approval. Mr. Killen moved to approve the extension. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 11. Leroy Meyer of the Idaho Department of Transportation appeared and asked that his briefing be moved forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Meyer then presented a briefing on McCall Alternate Route, the District III highway development plan, noted that the traffic signal for Lake and Mission Streets should be installed in May 1995 and the signal for Deinhard and 3rd Street in July or later. He also reported on the stormwater system for the Best Western - Ridley area. The council recessed at 7:45 PM and reconvened at 8:00 PM. 12. Bill Lynard and Si Gilbert of Montgomery Watson appeared and requested that the water treatment plant briefing be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Gilbert reviewed the technical aspects of the plant. Mr. Lynard reviewed the proposed bidding, award and construction schedules. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the notice inviting bids. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. 13. Sue Davidson, Planning and Zoning Technician appeared and asked to have the matter of her health insurance brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mrs. Davidson then report that due to the change in insurance plans on November 1, 1994, for medical care since November 1, she had to meet the new $500 deductible and also to begin making co -payments on medical bills. This amounted to $2,500 in costs that would not have occurred had the city not changed its plan. After discussion, council directed staff to report on the provisions of the contract and the actual effects versus the effects assumed at the time the decision was made to change the plan. 14. George Wagner J.U.B. Engineers appeared and asked to have the report of bid opening on the Payette River crossing projected. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Wagner reported that although bids were to have been opened at 2:00 PM February 9 there had been a defective notice in that there had been only one legal notice in the Star News. There would be an additional notice in the February 16 edition and bids would be opened on February 21. Mr. Wagner further reported on the status of the Maki Alternative. That the location of storage pond had not been determined, that letters of intent had been signed by the proposed recipients and that at a meeting on February 6, 1995 a number of issued had been raised and that J.U.B. was working to try to mitigate most of those concerns before the February 16, 1995 public hearing on the matter. 15. Ted Whiteman of Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District appeared and asked to have several matters pertaining to wastewater and golf brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. a. Mr. Whiteman noted a report from the wastewater treatment plant superintendent John Lewinski regarding septage dumping. The council cited concerns that the charges currently did not reflect the actual effect on the plant and it effluent. Staff was directed to report back when the council discusses fees in general. b. Mr. Burton reported on the engagement of Josephine Beeman to represent the City and Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District regarding water rights associated with WWTP discharge into the Payette River. c. Golf Advisory Committee Minutes of February 1, 1995: Minutes McCall City Council February 9, 1995 Page 2 (1) Golf Foundation Matters. Mr. Whiteman reported on the discussion with the issues raised by the "Golfers for Equal Treatment." After discussion, Mr. Killen moved approved the committee's recommendation to reaffirm the 1990 decision regarding Lifetime pass holder conditions. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried with Mrs. Arp voting "No." (2) Kuhn & Associates Professional Services Agreement for Irrigation System. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the committee's recommendation to authorize Scope Items A & B which includes work to complete plans and specifications and a final cost estimate. Costs associated with Scope Items A & B are $17,200. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. (3) Hydrojet Aerator. The council noted the committee's recommendation to solicit private funding. The council by consensus agreed to take up this matter as a normal budget item. (4) Fee Schedule. The council reviewed the committee's recommendations regarding passes and fees. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to: abolish the weekend surcharge but preserve the tournament surcharge; approve the committee's recommendation for season pass fees, trail fees and locker fees; and to approve the committee's recommendation to increase the weekend daily pass fees only. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action 16. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of January 23, 1995. a. Alcohol in City Parks. After discussion, the council by consensus directed staff to continue drafting an ordinance incorporating the committee's recommendations and research of other communities responses for consideration. b. The council discussed the third street "easement." Mr. Burton reported that the area in question was not a right-of-way and that Mr. Findley claimed an easement to access the back of his property. Staff was instructed to contact Mr. Findley about proposals to limit parking in the area. c. The council noted that the RFP for park maintenance had not been included and took no action. Staff was directed to explore the possibility of an internal transfer arrangement whereby the Golf Superintendent was made responsible for park maintenance. d. Grant Match. Mr. Killen moved to approve the committee's recommendation to move $500 from the pole fence account to match the Community Foundation Grant to install a drinking fountain that is accessible to persons with disabilities. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. Old Business 17. Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute Agenda. After discussion, the council by consensus decided that attendance of the City Manager and City Attorney would be permitted if their departmental budgets could accommodate attendance. Minutes McCall City Council February 9, 1995 Page 3 18. Idaho Transportation Department Project STP 3270(101) Deinhard Lane Alternative. Mr. Burton gave a report regarding the applicability of federal regulations on locally funded portions of the project. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to approve the State/Local Agreement for the Deinhard Lane Bridge and Approaches authorized the mayor to sign. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 19. 1995 Liquor Licenses. A list of liquor, wine and beer licenses was presented. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the licenses. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. New Business 20. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim for damages by a city snow plow from State Farm Insurance as subrogee of Ted Colwell. Consent Calendar The council acknowledge receipt of the following: 21. A letter from Boise Assistant City Attorney to Mr. Burton re: Liquor in City Parks 22. Liquor Catering Permits for Clubhouse, Inc. 23. Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Report Pertaining an Accident on Jan 25, 95. 24. Letter for Mountain States Group Family Support Coordinator to City Clerk Re: Regional Meeting Addressing Needs of Families and Children in Community. 25. Letter from Tom Grote of Star News to City Council re: News Coverage of City of McCall. 26. McCall Public Library Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 12, 1995. 27. Letter from Dale Points to Mr. Shimun re: McCall Donnelly Middle School Fire Protection Requirements. 28. Memorandum from Mr. Shimun to Dale Points re: ISO Re-evaluation 29. Article for Cascade Watershed Review 30. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Toothman-Orton Engineering re: Contracted Work Information 31. Letter of Transmittal from Toothman-Orton Engineering to Mr. Henderson re: McCall Topographic Mapping. 32. Memorandum from Richard Kinder to Mr. Shimun re: Payette River Crossing 33. Memorandum from Rick Orton to Mr. Shimun re: McCa11 WTP. 34. Letter from Idaho Transportation Department to Mayor Martens re: Speed Limits on Highways. 35. Letter from Idaho Water and Wastewater Operators Certification Boards to Mayor Martens re: New & Advanced Certified Water & Wastewater Operators December 1994 Exams. 36. Letter from Chamber of Commerce to Myron Finkbeiner of Humanitarian Hall of Fame Re: Golf Tournament. 37. March and April City Calendars. 38. Action Update dated February 3, 1994. Staff Reports 39. City Manager. a. The council noted a written report. Minutes McCall City Council February 9, 1995 Page 4 b. Mr. Shimun reported on a meeting with White Leasure regarding job guarantees in support of an ICDBG for the south loop. c. Mr. Shimun reported that he had appeared to testify before a legislative committee regarding Franchise Fees but was unable to do so. The council by consensus instructed staff to prepare a franchise ordinance for consideration at the special meeting on February 14, 1995 and to amend the agenda notice accordingly. 40. City Attorney. a. Mr. Burton presented a draft letter regarding Sewer connection charges at Old Towne Market. After discussion, staff was instructed to make the letter a notice to show cause why the fees should not be imposed. b. Mr. Burton reported that Judge Carey had ruled in favor of the Clarks in the Clark matter. c. Mr. Burton reported on his findings with regard to water rights in the Payette Lake and Fall Creek, and Council authorized investigating suggested approach. 41. City Clerk/Treasurer. a. The council noted a written report. b. Request for Adjustment of Utility Account - Ashbrooke Condos. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to deny the request for adjustment for late charges. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. c. Prepayment of Water Connection Fees. Mr. Henderson reported that a citizen had who resided in the Carico area requested permission to prepay the connection fees prior to rate increase on March 1, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt a policy that we do not sell connection permits for areas not currently being served. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. 42. Public Works Director. The council noted a written report. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 43. Mrs. Arp. Asked the status of the COPS grant. Was informed that no official response had been received. 44. Mr. Eckhardt. Noted that banners contrary to ordinances were beginning to appear throughout the City and noted an unscreened dumpster. 45. Mr. Killen. Asked if a Conditional Use Permit was necessary for the Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Shimun responded that in his opinion it was not necessary. 46. Mr. Martens had no report. Minutes McCall City Council February 9, 1995 Page 5 47. Mr. Colton. Asked the status of the police units. Was informed that delivery within 90 days was a condition of the bid and had expired. The police chief had stated that he could get appropriate units through the State's bid and save about $1,600. After further discussion, Mr. Killen moved to provided notice of cancellation to Happy Day Ford due to breach of contract. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. Adjournment 50. Without further business, Mr. Martens moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. The council adjourned at 1:10 AM, February 10, 1995. ATTEST: City Clerk LAC+, Mayor Minutes McCall City Council February 9, 1995 Page 6