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McCall City Council
Thursday, March 23, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martens at 7:05 PM.
2. Messrs. Colton, Martens and Eckhardt answered the roll call. The mayor declared that a quorum was
present. Staff members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton and City
Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson
Minutes of Previous Meetings
3. Minutes of March 6, 1995. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes of March 6, 1995 as presented. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried.
4. Minutes of March 9, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes of March 9, 1995 as presented.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
5. Minutes of March 16, 1995. Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes of March 16, 1995 as presented.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
Payment of Claims
6. Payroll Report dated March 14, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll of March 14, 1995.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
7 Voucher Report dated March 17, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the claims
listed on the voucher report dated March 17, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
Public Comment
8. Mr. Stan Craven appeared and asked that the consideration of Ordinance 678 concerning electric power
franchise be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt
moved to rescind the council's previous action on Ordinance 678. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion
carried.
9. Mr. Scott Findlay appeared to discuss the master plan outline formed by the Downtown Subcommittee. He
requested that the city provide $5,000 as a local match for a block grant to hire a professional planner to
move the downtown master plan forward. He also requested that council give the Urban Renewal Agency
direction to expand the district to include the Central Business District. After further discussion, Mr.
Colton moved to make $5,000 from the council's contingency fund as a local match for a planning grant.
Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
10. Mr. Andrew Laidlaw appeared and asked that the Impact Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes be
brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. The council considered the commissions findings
and conclusions regarding a request for conditional use permit for a guest requested by Don and Bonnie
Bilbao. Mr. Shimun gave a staff report. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to adopt the findings and
conclusions of the Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission, amended to include a finding
that no second hearing was required, as those of the council. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carried.
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Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
11. City Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes dated March 7, 1995.
a. Timberlost VI, Fairway Ridge Phase. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the final
plat of Timberlost VI, Fairway Ridge Phase subject to review of access issues by the Transportation
Advisory Committee. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
b. Amended Plat, Rustic Village Condominiums. Mr. Burton gave a staff report. After discussion,
Mr. Eckhardt moved to remand the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission to determine if the
development was a Planned Unit Development requiring a PUD amendment as well. Mr. Colton
seconded and the motion carried.
Mr. Killen arrived at 8:10 PM.
12. Golf Advisory Committee Minutes dated March 1, 1995.
a. Cart Storage. Mr. Shimun gave a staff report but needed an on -site inspection to complete work
on this matter.
b. Week Day Greens Fee Schedule. After discussion , Mr. Killen moved to increase the 18 hole
week day greens fee by $1.00. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
c. Discount Pass Recommendation Reconsideration. After further discussion, Mr. Martens moved
to discontinue the discount passes. Mr. Killen seconded. At a voice vote, Messrs. Martens, Killen and
Colton voted "aye" and Mr. Eckhardt voted "no." The motion carried.
13. Joint City and Impact Area Planning and Zoning Commissions dated March 15, 1995. The council
directed staff to set a joint hearing with the Valley County Commissioners, suggesting that the hearing be
set for May 4, 1995.
14. Airport Advisory Committee Minutes dated March 13, 1995. Mr. Shimun reported that no council action
was needed Accordingly, the council took no action.
Old Business
15. City Manager Compensation. The council considered a merit increase for the City Manager following
six months of service as permitted in the Personnel Policy Manual and Mr. Shimun's employment
contract. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve a salary increase to $45,776.64 annually. Mr.
Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business
16. Resolution 6-96- Investment Policy. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution 6-95, subject
to a review of permitted investments, particularly the investment of bond proceeds. Mr. Martens seconded
and the motion carried.
17. Bid Opening - East Side Bypass Paving. Mr. Henderson reported that two bids were received and the
lowest responsive bid was from Boise Paving and Asphalt Co. for $136,300. After discussion, Mr. Killen
moved to award the bid to Boise Paving and Asphalt Co. for $136,300 and authorized the mayor to sign
the Notice of Award and Contract. At a roll call vote, Messrs. Killen, Eckhardt, Martens and Colton
voted "aye." The motion carried.
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18. Notice of Claim - Steven L. Minor. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim in the amount of
$532,064.62 for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and permanent impairment.
19. Notice of Claim - Reed Gillespie. The council acknowledged receipt of a claim in the amount of
$150,000 for trespass.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
20. Peace Officer Basic Certificates to Mark Donica and Jim Kangas.
21. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. John Larson Re: Old Town Market Sewer Connection Charge.
22. Memorandum from Mr. Henderson Re: Review of Fees.
23. Letter from Steve & Patti Olson to Council re: LID #4.
24. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Gov. Andrus Re: Cascade Reservoir.
25. Letter from Mr. William J. Petzak of Idaho Department of Lands to mayor Martens, Re: Reed Gillespie
Dock Application.
26. Letter from mr. Shimun to Mr. Anthony Bellone of McCall Pioneer Floors Re: Compliance with City
Code.
27. Letter from McCall Chamber of Commerce to Mr. Shimun Re: Meeting of February 28, 1995.
28. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Ken Roberts Re: Cascade Reservoir Water Quality Council.
29. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Richard Kinder of Toothman Orton Engineering Company, Re: Early
Award to MASCO.
30. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Lorne E. Swanson of SOA, Inc. Re: Funding of Presentation of
Waterwater Treatment Technique.
31. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mayor Tad House of Cascade Re: Support of Maki Alternative.
32. Letter of Agreement from Mr. Shimun to Messrs. Maki Re: Letter of Intent.
33. Letter from Mr. John West of Falcon Cable to Mayor Martens Re: Rate Increase for McCall.
34. Letter from Mr. John West of Falcon Cable to Mayor Martens, Re: On -Time Guarantee Program.
35. Letter from Mr. John Wanamaker of Transportation Department to Mr. Shimun and council re: Project
STP-3270(101) Deinhard Lane Alternative
36. Valley County Communications Center Committee Meeting Minutes dated March 9, 1995.
37. Airport Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated March 1, 1995.
38. Action Update dated March 16, 1995.
Staff Reports
39. City Manager. The council noted a written report. Mr. Shimun:
a. Reported that staff had met with John Larson and his attorney Steve Milleman and the Mr.
Larson had agree to install a water meter to measure the water used by his laundramat at his expense.
b. Reported that he had received and drafted a reply to the Cascade Reservoir Association to enlist
their support with the Maki Alternative.
c. Noted meeting with County Commissioner Wallace regarding waiving the permit fees for the
Juvenile Detention Center.
40. City Attorney. The council noted a written report.
41. City Clerk -Treasurer. Mr. Henderson:
a. Reported that new carpeting had been installed in City Hall.
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b. Reported that the fee reviews by department heads had been completed and would be on the next
agenda.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
42. Mr. Colton. Had no reports or comments.
43. Mr. Eckhardt. Had no reports or comments.
44. Mr. Killen. Commented that the Cascade Reservoir Association could help by supporting the Maki
Alternative.
45. Mr. Martens. Asked about Mutual Aid Agreement. Mr. Burton reported that no progress had been made.
Mr. Martens also reported that about $3,000 in sponsorship funds had been received for the Ice Break -Up
contest. Funds are tentatively targeted for a regulation softball field at Riverfront Park.
Adjournment
46. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
The council adjourned at 9:50 PM.
AI 'EST:
City Clerk