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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 23, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martens at 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 23, 1995.
2. Mrs. Arp and Messrs. Colton, Martens, Killen and Eckhardt answered the roll call. The mayor
declared that a quorum was present. Of the staff, City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted
Burton and City Clerk/Treasurer Jim Henderson were present.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
3. Minutes of February 9, 1995 Meeting. The minutes of the regular meeting on February 9 1995
were considered. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
4. Minutes of February 14, 1995 Meeting. The minutes of the special call meeting on February 14,
1995 were considered. Mr. Martens requested a correction. Mr. Martens moved to approve the
minutes as corrected. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
5. Minutes ofFebruary 16, 1995 Meeting. The minutes of the special call meeting on February 16,
1995 were presented. Mr. Colton requested a correction. Mr. Killen requested a correction.
After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Killen seconded
and the motion carried.
6. Minutes of February 21, 1995 Meeting. The minutes of the special call meeting on February 21,
1995 were presented. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Colton
seconded and the motion carried.
Payment of Claims
7. Payroll Register dated February 14, 1995. The Payroll register dated February 14, 1995 for the
pay period ended February 10, 1995 was presented. Mr. Martens moved to approve the payroll.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
8. Vendor Report dated February 17, 1995. A list of claims dated February 17, 1995 was
considered. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to approve the claims. Mr. Colton seconded and
the motion carried.
Public Comment
9. George Wagner, J.U.B. Engineers appeared and asked that the report of bid openings for the
river crossing project be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Wagner
reported that two bids had been received and that the apparent low bidder was Warrington
Construction at $78,000. Mr. Wagner noted that there were a number of options and given the
comments at the public hearing on the Maki Alternative which must be addressed before going
forward. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to reject all bids. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried.
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10. Stan Cravens, Manager McCall Office, Idaho Power appeared to address the letter from Idaho
Power re: Franchise Agreement. After discussion, the council by consensus decided to wait for
the legislature's final action before proceeding with the discussion. It was also noted that
Ordinance 678 would need to be reenacted in view of the Idaho Code Provisions requiring
publication prior to passage.
Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
11. Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated February 7, 1995.
a. Downtown Master Plan Outline. After discussion, Mr. Eckhard moved to accept the
Downtown Master Plan Outline, as a series of recommendations to explore. Mr. Killen
seconded and the motion carried.
b. Preliminary Plat-Timberlost VI, Fairway Ridge Phase. After discussion, Eckhardt
moved to remand the matter to the Commission for consideration of conditions of final approval
and to refer the matter to the Transportation Advisory Committee respecting opening Clements
Street or for some other route providing access to this development. Mr. Martens seconded and
the motion carried.
c. Mr. Killen question whether the action of the Commission to extend the time limit on a
previous approved variance for Marion Johnson was permitted in the City Code.
12. Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes dated February 13, 1995.
a. RFP Parks Concessionaire. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the
recommendation of the Committee and advertise for proposals, but to add a sentence to the effect
that the advertisement does not constitute a commitment by the city that such a contract will be
awarded. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
b. RFP Parks Maintenance. After discussion, Mr. Shimun asked to table the matter until
he had the opportunity to discuss with the Golf Superintendent the possibility of handling this
internally using golf course equipment and maintenance personnel. The council, by consensus
agreed.
c. Fund Raising Activities. After discussion, the council agreed by consensus that a
foundation, separate from the City was recommended.
13. Transportation Advisory Committee dated February 8, 1995. McCall City Bike Plan Routes.
Mr. Shimun presented a map showing the proposed routes. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved
to approve the recommended routes but requesting alternate routes be developed for areas where
right-of-way was not yet assured. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
Old Business
14. Resolution Amending Personnel Policy Manual. Resolution 2-95 was presented, amending the
Personnel Policy Manual to amend the Table of Contents, to include a new policy on
performance appraisals, to amend the policy on eligibility for employee benefits, to amend the
policy on health and dental insurance benefits, and to add a new policy creating a sick leave
bank. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to adopt sections one through three of Resolution 2-
95 which would amend the Table of Contents, add the new policy on performance appraisals and
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amend the policy on eligibility for employee benefits. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion
carried.
15. Schedule of Fees. A list of current fees and authorities was presented. The council reviewed the
fees and directed that staff return with recommendations.
16. Resolution 1-95 increasing Water Connection Fees. Mr. Henderson reported that the necessary
legal notices had been published. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution 1-95.
Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
17. Health Insurance Plan. Mr. Henderson reported that he had a response from Blue Cross but still
had questions. He requested that the matter be brought back when the questions had been
resolved.
18. Resolutions 3-95 and 4-95 approving agreements with Idaho Transportation Department re:
Traffic Signals. After discussion Mr. Martens moved to approve Resolution 3-95, approving an
agreement with ITD regarding a traffic signal at Deinhard and Highway 55. Mr. Colton
seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve Resolution 4-95 approving an
agreement with ITD regarding a traffic signal at Mission and Highway 55. Mr. Killen seconded
and the motion carried.
New Business
19. Bid Opening for Pickup Truck. Mr. Henderson reported that, although proper notices had been
given, at the time and place for opening bids for the pickup truck no bids were received. Council
by consensus directed staff to locate and negotiate for a suitable vehicle.
20. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim from Elizabeth Sefick for damages to her car by a
police patrol unit.
Consent Calendar
21. The council discussed a letter from Mr. Shimun to Craig Johnson, Village Square Association re:
Parking Issues.
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
22. A memorandum from Mr. Henderson to City Council and Staff re: Americans with Disabilities
Act Facilities Compliance.
23. ICRMP Monthly Claims Report.
24. Petition for Intra-Lata Equal Access and Carrier Pre -Subscriptions by AT&T Communications.
25. A memorandum from Mr. Burton to City Council Re: Power with respect to Zoning in the
Impact Area.
26. Letter from Mr. Shimun & Mr. Burton to Happy Day Ford Re: Police Car Bid -Cancellation of
Contract.
27. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law - Clark
28. Letter from Mr. Burton to Mr. Millemann Re: Scheduled Hearing in Clark
29. State Insurance fund Report of Claims - Worker's Compensation
30. A summary of parks related revenues and expenditures.
31. A letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Jerold B. Smith Re: Easement.
32. A letter from Mr. Shimun to Kenneth Jacobson Re: Lease Extension of City Property at Airport.
33. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Peugh of Toothman-Orton Re: DeBoer-Hart Consultant Team
Memo.
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34. A letter from Mr. Shimun to Ms. Liz Tash, Re: Delinquent Water Bi11 for 707 Fir Street.
35. A letter from Hal Sager, President of Idaho Snow Sculpting Championship to McCa11 City
Council, Re: Appreciation of Public Works and Police Department Cooperation.
36. A memorandum from Jim Fronk of Toothman-Orton to Mr. Shimun Re: By -Pass Paving, 1995
Deinhard to end of SMR Phase I.
37. Letter from Bill Keating, Public Works Director to Mr. Jack M. Gantz, P.E. of Division of
Environmental Quality Re: Sewage Lift Station #7A Generator Set.
38. Letter from Idaho Transportation Board to City Official, Re: Idaho Transportation Board
meeting dates.
39. A letter from Mr. Kirby Vickers, of J.U.B. to Mr. Nolte of University of Idaho Extension Officer
Re: Effluent -Land Application System.
40. February 1995 Message from the Heartland.
41. Letter from Ms. Ruth Higby to Council, Re: Hook-up Fees for Water.
42. Agenda and minutes for Oversight Committee on Payette Lake and City of McCall Pathways
Project, dated January 26 and February 9, 1995.
43. Memorandum from Mr. Vernon L. Bisterfeldt, Ada County Commissioner to Mr. Martens Re:
Growth Summit.
44. Letter from Mr. Joseph E. Brann, U.S. Department of Justice to Mr. Martens, Re: COPS FAST
Grant.
45. Revised March and April City Calendars.
46. Action Update dated February 14, 1995.
Staff Reports
47. City Manager.
a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Shimun reported that he had attended a pre -construction meeting with MASCO Re:
water project.
c. Mr. Shimun reported that he had attended the Payette Trails and Historical Preservation
Committee meetings. He noted that a member is needed for the Historical Preservation
Committee.
d. Mr. Shimun reported that he had spoken with Joy Palmer, DEQ and that DEQ would
authorize the use of grant funds for travel of Biotechna and SOA representatives.
e. Mr. Shimun presented his list of goals and objectives for the coming evaluation period.
f. Mr. Shimun noted that Happy Day Ford, upon notification of cancellation of the
purchase, had solicited a recission of that notification and had offered to reduce the price of the
three patrol units to $14,900 each with delivery on March 27. Mrs. Arp moved to accept the
offer. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
g. Mr. Shimun asked that the council adopt a resolution declaring an emergency in order
that the Lift Station #8 rehabilitation program could proceed without competitive bidding. After
discussion, it was determined that the City Manager had the authority to do this.
48. City Attorney.
a. Mr. Burton noted that counsel for the Clarks had submitted a cost bill and requested
award of attorney fees in the Clark matter and that he had filed an objection.
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b. Noted that there were approximately 55 criminal cases pending.
c. Noted that the City had prevailed in administrate license suspension vs. double jeopardy
cases.
d. Requested vacation from July 10 through 26. The council agreed by consensus.
e. Reported that he had received a brief from Jo Beeman re: Water Rights and wastewater
effluent.
49. City Clerk Treasurer.
a. Request for Adjustment of Utility Account - 302 Sunset Street. Mr. Henderson gave a
staff report. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to deny the request. Mr. Killen seconded and the
motion carried.
b. Request for Adjustment of Utility Account - Mountain Mortgage Inc. Mr. Henderson
gave a staff report. Mr. Killen moved to deny the request. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carried.
c. Mr. Henderson reported that he would be on vacation March 1 - 6.
d. The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
50. Mr. Eckhardt had no report.
51. Mr. Killen asked if a response had been received to the letter requesting Mr. John Larson to show
cause as to why sewer connection charges should not be imposed. None had been received. Mr.
Killen suggested that a demand letter be sent as was stated in the "show cause" letter.
52. Mr. Colton asked the status of the playground equipment for Mill Park and was informed that it
was in storage awaiting spring and suitable weather.
53. Mrs. Arp had no report.
54. Mr. Martens had no report.
Adjournment
55. Without further business, Mr. Martens moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried. The council adjourned at 11:55 PM.
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City Clerk