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Home My Public Portal AboutCouncil Minutes 1995 03/09MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 9, 1995 Call to Order and Roll Call 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martens at 7:00 PM. 2. Messrs. Killen, Martens, Colton and Mrs. Arp answered the roll call. City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton and City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson were also present. 3. Mayor Martens announced that he had issued a proclamation proclaiming Sunday, March 12, 1995 as an official day of mourning in memory of former Mayor John J. Allen Jr., who had died on March 7, 1995. Minutes of Previous Meetings 4. The minutes of the City Council's regular meeting on February 23, 1995 were presented. Mr. Killen requested a correction. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. Payment of Claims 5. The monthly payroll register dated February 27, 1995 was presented. approve the payroll. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. 6. The bi-weekly payroll register dated February 23, 1995 was considered. approve the payroll. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. 7. A list of claims dated March 6, 1995 was presented. After discussion, approve the claims. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. Public Comment Mr. Colton moved to Mr. Killen moved to Mr. Martens moved to 8. Tomi Grote, Parks and Recreation Committee Chair, appeared to inform the council of fund raising activities, including the annual "Breakup Contest" to provide local matching funds for any grants that became available in the future. 9. Linda Fitch, appeared and asked that agenda item pertaining to her presentation be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Ms. Fitch then briefed the council on postfire assessments and timber salvage proposals respecting the major forest fires of last summer. 10. Dean Nehrig appeared and asked that the Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes pertaining to the amended plat for the Airport Business Park Subdivision be brought forward. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Burton gave a staff report. Mr. Nehrig gave a presentation. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to approve the amended plat and to authorize the mayor to sign the amended plat. 11. The mayor ordered that the remaining action item, (the Laxmi Inc., Scenic Highway District matter) on the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes also be brought forward. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to table the matter pending receipt of formal Minutes -McCall City Council March 9, 1995 Page 2 findings and conclusions and review of their provisions respecting landscape and lighting plans. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. 12. Bill Lynard, Montgomery -Watson appeared and asked that the council take up a proposed Task Order for engineering services during the bidding phase of the water treatment plant. Mr. Burton gave a report and expressed concern over the liability limiting language in the agreement. After discussion, the council by consensus directed staff to move the matter to the next agenda. Mr. Lynard then briefed the council on responses to the call for bids on the water treatment plant. Old Business 13. Mr. Shimun presented a proposal from Jerrold Smith to convey land to the city for the Deinhard- Boydstun connector. The council consented to the form of the proposal and directed staff to continue negotiations. 14. A letter from SOA, Inc., was persented proposing to conduct a wastewater treatment plant site visit and presentation to the council regarding a proposed wastewater treatment alternative. Mr. Shimun noted that discussions with DEQ indicate that land application is the preferred choice. Mr. Killen noted that both the City and Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District had already established an objective of zero discharge to the Payette River and the SOABiotechna alternative would not accomplish this. After further discussion, staff was directed to respond to the proposal thanking SOA for the proposal, but the time constraints and regulatory environment would not permit developing this alternative to the exclusion of proceeding with a land application process. New Business 15. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim from Richard Uberuaga for damages by a city snowplow. 16. A voluntary consent order by DEQ was presented. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the consent order and authorize the mayor to sign. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. 17. A proposed airport tenant lease with Dr. Paul Collins was presented. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion Mr. Martens moved to approve the lease and authorize the mayor to sign. Mrs Arp seconded and the motion carried. 18. A letter from Toothman-Orton Engineers regarding the contract award for the water system improvements to MASCO, Inc. was considered. After discussion, staff was instructed to negotiate with MASCO offering a partial award if MASCO would agree that by doing so, the city would not prejudice its rights with respect to the entire contract. Consent Calendar The council acknowledged receipt of the following items: 19. Intermediate POST Certificate - Chris Yensen 20. City of McCall Employee's Newsletter 21. A letter from Mr. Burton to Judge Flanagan, Re: Taber v. Martens 22. A letter from Mr. Burton to Mr. McCammon of Idaho Risk Management Program Re: Schedule of Loss (Overhead Pipe Break) Minutes -McCall City Council March 9, 1995 Page 3 23. FAX Memorandum from Association of Idaho Cities to City Clerk Re: Legislative Update 24. A letter from participants in Cascade Reservoir Restoration Project to Mr. Shimun Re: Proposed Formation of Cascade Reservoir Water Quality Council 25. A letter from Jack M. Gantz of Division of Environmental Quality to Mr. Shimun re: Sewage Lift Station No. 8 Improvements 26. A letter from Mr. Shimun to Gary Himes of White Leasure Development Company, Re: City Contract with Idaho Transportation Department 27. Valley County Tax Calculation Worksheet 28. Letter from Mayor House of Cascade to DEQ re: Maki Alternative 29. Idaho Airport Managment Association Meeting Notice 30. March 1995 Message from the Heartland 31. Memo from Mr. Keating Public Works Director to Mr. Shimun re: Inventory List of Capital Equipment 32. Letter from Mr. Russell E. Manwaring of USDA to Mayor Martens Re: WCH RC&D Monthly Narrative -February 1995 33. Oversight Committee of Payette Lake and City of McCall Pathways Project Minutes dated February 23, 1995 34. Area of Impact Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated February 28, 1995 35. Action Update dated March 6, 1995 Staff Reports 36. City Manager a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Shimun reported on meetings with City of Burley, Electrical Power Utility, Bonneville Power and Idaho Power regarding a City Electrical Power Utility. c. Mr. Shimun reported on meetings with the Payette Lake Trails oversight committee. d. Mr. Shimun reported on progress of LID #4 water service and discussions with Mr. Ballard Smith re: Street and waterline easements. 37. City Attorney. The council noted a written report. 38. City Clerk Treasurer. a. Mr. Henderson presented Resolution 5-95 amending the personnel policy manual re: Worker's compensation. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution No. 5-95. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. b. Mr. Henderson reported on progress toward addressing auditor's comments and recommendations for the 1993-94 audit. 39. Public Works Director. The council noted Mr. Keating's monthly report. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 40. Mr. Killen. Asked about the Planning and Zoning Commission's action to extend the time validity of a variance granted to Marion Johnson. Mr. Burton reported that the commission had rescinded its earlier action to extend the variance but that it was probably a moot point since the event the triggers the beginning of the time limitation has not occurred. Minutes -McCall City Council March 9, 1995 Page 4 41. Mr. Colton. Asked the status of dumpster screening, in particular the Yacht Club dumpster. Mr. Burton reported that the fencing contractor had confirmed that this was the first item on his schedule to complete as soon as weather conditions permitted. Mr. Colton noted that he had noted other unscreened dumpsters, including the post office, Aspen Market and others. 42. Mrs. Arp. Noted that there needs to be a policy and procedure to remove snow sculptures after Winter Carnivals. 43. Mr. Martens. Asked about the city's agreement with Lynn Wisehart and when she is required to vacate the property. Mr. Shimun reported that Ms. Wisehart had until July to do so. Asked the status of the Hamell P& Z Action and was informed that the matter would probably be on the next P&Z agenda. Noted that he had seen several vehicles parked overnight on streets in violation of the City's ordinances. Also noted unleased dogs and dogs in packs in the Rio Vista area. Adjournment 44. Without further business, Mr. Martens moved to adjourn. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried. The council adjourned at 10:05 PM. Af1hST: City Clerk Mayor