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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1995 04/13MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 13, 1995 Call to Order and Roll Call 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Martens. 2. Mrs. Arp, Messrs. Colton, Martens, Killen 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 23, 1995. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 4. Minutes of April 10, 1995. Mrs. Arp moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. Payment of Claims 5. Payroll Report dated March 27, 1995. Mr. Killen moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. 6. Voucher Report dated April 10, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims listed on the voucher report dated April 10, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. Public Comment The mayor called for public comment: 7. Mr. Bob Neugebauer appeared and requested that the Chamber of Commerce request for the use of city docks be brought forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 8. Ms. Mary Clemmer appeared and requested that the matter of her contract renewal be considered next. The mayor so ordered. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to renew the contract for the 1995 season with the same terms and conditions as the 1994 contract. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 9. Mr. Ann Stone representing the PTA appeared and requested that her request for a Street Banner advertising Teacher Appreciation Week be considered. The mayor so ordered. After discussion, Ms. Stone was referred to the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate the erection of the banner. 10. Mr. Francis Wallace appeared to discuss the permit fees for the Juvenile Detention Facility. Mr. Killen noted that a waiver was probably not appropriate but rather a barter of trading services for services would. 11. Mr. Steve Wenchell, project manager for the Valley County Detention Facility Project presented an overview of the construction plan. He noted that ground breaking would take place the first week in May and occupancy was set for the middle of October. Minutes -McCall City Council 4/18/95 Page 2 12. Helen Eimers representing the Chamber of Commerce asked to have the fireworks permit for July 4th considered next. The mayor so ordered. After discussion, she was referred to Fire Chief Dale Points for approval. 13. Joel Droulard, representing Timberlost V1, Fairway Ridge Phase appeared and asked that consideration of final plat approval be considered next. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Shimun reported on the recommendations of the Transportation committee. After discussion, staff was instructed to return the matter with a completed subdivision agreement and a right-of-way dedication. 14. Kay Allphin, representing Ron Paulsen asked to have the matter of Mr. Paulsen's request for Change to the Scenic Highway District moved forward on the agenda. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Shimun gave a staff report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the Area of City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission as those of the council and to accept the recommendations of the commission and approve the request. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 14. Paul Sheridan, of K-2 Construction, representing Ray Patel appeared to discuss landscaping of the Best Western addition. After discussion, the council noted that the recommendation of approval was subject to the acceptance of the landscaping plan by the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens moved to remand the matter to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 15. Sue Davidson appeared and requested that the council consider her request for relief of health insurance costs next. The mayor so ordered. Mr. Henderson presented a report. After discussion, Mrs. Arp moved to make the effective date of the self-insurance policy November 1, 1994. Mr. Killen seconded. Mrs. Arp then moved to commit up to $3,000 to be applied to employee "out-of-pocket" expenses on an allocable basis, for care received during the months of November and December 1994 only. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. Mr. Killen then moved to table the proposal for a sick leave bank until employee input was received. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. 16. Bruce Drake appeared and asked that the council consider his request for the use of recreational land for a go-cart track. After discussion, Mr. Drake was asked to present his request to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. 17. Jim Fronk of Toothman Orton Engineering appeared regarding an Agreement for Professional Services. Mr. Burton made a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the agreement. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried. Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action 18. City Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 4, 1995: a. PUD, Kendall Nunley. The council noted an appeal to the commission's decision and request to stay action on the appeal. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to stay action on the appeal for 120 days conditioned on the filing of an application for rezone by April 28, 1995 and that the applicant voluntarily waive his rights to a hearing on his appeal within 45 days. b. Replat-Spring Mountain Ranch. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the commission as those of the City Council and to approve the final plat. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. c. Roland Hamell-Administrative Appeal. Mr. Burton gave a report. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendations of the commission as amended. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried with Mr. Martens abstaining. Minutes -McCall City Council 4/18/95 Page 3 19. Airport Advisory Committee minutes of April 5, 1995. a. Landing Fees. Mr. Henderson noted that the elimination of landing fees would eliminate the Forest Service Operating Agreement and the Airport would lose a significant amount of revenue. After discussion, council directed staff to gather information as to what is done at other airports and report back. b. AWOS Upgrade. Mr. Shimun reported the proposal to reduce the jet ramp paving and substitute and upgrade to the Automated Weather Observation System as a part of the grant -funded Airport Improvement Project. Mr. Colton moved to approve the upgrade. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. 20. Parks and Recreation Committee minutes of March 20, 1995. a. RFP Park Maintenance. The council noted that Park Maintenance would be accomplished by the Golf Course Superintendent and crew. b. Requirement for Bike Shoulders. The council noted that this was a Planning and Zoning Matter requiring amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance. The council took no action. Old Business 21. State of Idaho Timber Protective Association Deed. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to accept the deed. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote, Messrs. Killen, Colton, Eckhardt, Martens and Mrs. Arp voted "aye". 22. City Attorney Evaluation Form. After discussion, the matter was moved to the May 8, 1995 agenda. 23. Resolution 8-95, Amending the Personnel Policy. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution 8-95, Section 1 as applicable and Section 2. Mrs. Arp seconded and the motion carried. 24. Fee Revisions. Mr. Henderson gave a report. After discussion, staff was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinances and resolutions to set the recommended fees. New Business 25. Resolution 9-95 adopting a purchasing policy. Mr. Martens requested a correction. Mrs. Arp requested a correction. After discussion Mr. Martens moved to adopt Resolution 9-95 as corrected. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. 26. Resolution 7-95 adopting a budget policy. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to adopt Resolution 7-95. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. 27. Notice of Claims - Jack Pickle and Brad Gauss. The council acknowledged receipt of these claims. 28. Letter from Mr. Russell E. Manwaring, Coordinator, Resource Conservation and Development Council. The council noted the letter but took no action. 29. Spring Clean -Up Week . Staff was directed to contact Mr. Jim Staup who organized last year's clean up week. 30. Sewer Capitalization Fees for New Forest Service Building. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to approve the total fees of $8,893.63. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. Minutes -McCall City Council 4/18/95 Page 4 Consent Calendar The Council Acknowledged receipt of the following: 31. Revenue/Expenditure Report 32. Message from the Heartland, April 1995 33. Letter from J.U.B. Engineers to Division of Environmental Quality re: McCall Land Application, Phase 1 34. Letter from Darnell McKinney of Idaho Housing Agency to Mayor Martens, Re: Valley One Apartments Project 35. Letter from Mr. Mittleider of Idaho Housing Agency to Mayor Martens, Re: Brochure Describing Various Housing Activities 36. Letter from Senator Dirk Kempthorne to Mayor Martens Re: S.1 the "Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995" 37. Letter from Rick Mallory of J.U.B. Engineers to Mr. Shimun Re: McCall Land Application Project 38. Proposed Conference Schedule for the 48th Annual Conference of the Association of Idaho Cities 39. Letter from Mr. Marchus of D.E.Q. to Mr. Shimun Re: McCall Water Treatment Plant Project Plans and Specifications 40. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. West of Falcon Communications Re: Rates and Service 41. Letter from Mr. Smith of Idaho Transportation Board to Mr. Shimun Re: Highway 55 Bypass 42. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Mr. Smith of Idaho Transportation Board Re: Highway 55 Bypass 43. R.C. & D. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes dated March 15, 1995 44. Letter from Governor Andrus to Mr. Shimun Re: Cascade Reservoir Contamination 45. Letter from Mr. Shimun to Governor Andrus Re: Cascade Reservoir Contamination 46. Oversight Committee of Payette Lake and City of McCall Pathways Project Meeting Minutes dated March 10, 1995 47. McCall Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, March 1995 48. Correspondence between Mr. Shimun and Mr. Millemann Re: Old Town Market 49. Letter from Mr. McCammon of 1CRMP to Mr. Minor, Re: Claim Filed 50. Letter from Ms. Palmer of D.E.Q. to Cascade High School Students re: Biocoils Technology for Upgrade of McCall's Wastewater Treatment Facility 51. Urban Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes dated March 22, 1995 52. Downtown Planning Subcommittee Meeting Minutes dated March 14, 1995 53. Letter from Mr. Kinder of Toothman-Orton Engineering to Mr. Himes of White -Leasure Development Re: Market Place Shopping Center 8-inch Waterline 54. Letter from Mr. Bauer of D.E.Q. to Mr. Vickers of J. U .B. Re: Idaho Land Application Permit Application 55. City of McCall Newsletter, March 1995 56. Memorandum on Post -Trial Motions -Clark Case 57. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Ms. Smelser of West One Bank, Re: Financing of Equipment 58. Letter from Mr. Henderson to Mr. & Mrs. Olson Re: LID#4 and Connection Fees 59. City of McCall Calendars for May and June 1995 60. Action Update dated April 6, 1995 Staff Reports 61. City Manager. The council noted a written report. Mr. Shimun reported on a meeting with DEQ re: Water Project where DEQ noted the WTP bid overage. The council noted that there is a perception that the City is and has been violating its discharge permit and directed Mr. Shimun to write a Letter to the Editor 62. City Attorney. The council noted a written report. Mr. Burton reported on the Memorandum on Post - Trial Motions in the Clark Case Minutes -McCall City Council 4/18/95 Page 5 63. City Clerk -Treasurer. A financial report for publication was presented. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the report for publication. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried. 64. Public Works Director. The council noted a written report. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 65. Mr. Killen - Asked about the Reed Gillespie Claim. Mr. Burton reported that Mr. Gillespie was filing apparently because the sewer work last summer exceeded the easement granted to the city. 66. Mr. Colton - Asked about the street sweeper. Mr. Shimun reported that the sweeper was operating and sweeping streets in preparation for marking. 67. Mrs. Arp - Suggested a noon time meeting to consider direction to the Urban Renewal Board. 68. Mr. Eckhardt - Inquired if a settlement was possible in the Kalman Case. Mr. Burton reported that previous attempts to discuss settlements had not been encouraging. 69. Mr. Martens - Asked about the number of pre -season Golf Passes sold. Mr. Henderson did not have the exact number available but would report back. Adjournment 70. There being no further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. The council adjourned at 12:40 AM, April 14, 1995. ATTEST: City Clerk._ ;1 Mayor s Lr