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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 24, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by the mayor at 7:00 PM.
Messrs. Eckhardt, Killen, Martens, Colton and Ms. Arp 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 Meeting
Minutes o[Regular Meeting on August 10, 1995. Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes.
Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Claims
Payroll Report dated August 14~ 1995. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Voucher Report dated August 21~ 1.995. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the claims listed on the
voucher reported dated August 21, 1995. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Public Comment
The mayor opened the meeting to public comment. The following were heard:
George Bezates, Bezates Construction, Ontario, OR appeared with respect to the bid opening for
the Carico LID project. He protested the validity of the Bid Bond submitted by the apparent low
bidder P&M. Mr. Henderson gave a report. Bob Furman of Toothman Orton Engineers gave a
report. Mr. Burton gave a report. After discussion, the council ordered that matter to a special
meeting yet to be scheduled.
Arthur Wertz, Art's Sport Shop requested an amendment to the Pawnbroker's licensing
ordinance to permit a transfer of location with a prorated fee as opposed to the current
requirement for a new license and full license fee. After discussion, staff was directed to draft an
amending ordinance.
Bob Furman of Toothman-Orton Engineering appeared to present the engineers estimate on the
proposed Rio Vista, Cammy Drive, and Memo Circle LID. Scott Acker made a presentation.
The council ordered the matter referred to the property owners.
Public Hearings Noticed for 8:00 PM.
Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning October Ir 1995 and ending September 30~
1996. The mayor declared the time and place of the hearing. Mr. Shimun made a presentation.
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Mr. Henderson made a presentation. The mayor then opened the meeting to public testimony.
Scott Davenport spoke complementing staff on their presentations. Since no one else wished to
be heard the mayor closed the meeting to public testimony.
a. Ordinance 687 - Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning
October 1, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to suspend the rules requiring three
readings and reading in full. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton,
Ms. Arp, Mr. Martens and Mr. Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr. Burton read the
ordinance by title. Mr. Killen moved to adopt Ordinance 687. Mr. Eckhardi seconded. At a roll
call vote, Messrs. Killen, Eckhardt, Martens, Colton and Ms. Atp voted "aye." The motion
carried.
Dollar Ce~fication of Budget Request to Board of County Commissions L-2. After
discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the certification and authorize the mayor and clerk to
sign. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
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Judicia! Confirmation of Ordinar~ and Necessa~, Expense - Land Application Pro]ect. The
mayor declared the time and place of the hearing. Mike Moore, Moore & McFadden, Chartered
gave a report. The mayor opened the meeting to public testimony. No one wished to be heard.
The mayor then closed the meeting to public testimony.
Resolution 21-95 Authorizing the Filing of a Petition for Judicial Confirmation. Mr. Eckhardt
moved to adopt resolution 21-95. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Idaho Community, Development Block Grant Application. The mayor declared the time and
place for the hearing. Mr. Shimun gave a report, noting that the council had approved the
application at their last meeting. He noted that this hearing was needed because the notice for
the first hearing did not contain language to the effect that the hearing place was accessible to
persons with disabilities. The mayor opened the meeting to public testimony. No one wished to
be heard. The mayor then closed the meeting to pubic testimony. No further action was required
or taken.
Public Comment (Continued)
The mayor again opened the meeting to public comment. The following were heard:
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Ted Whiteman requested approval of the Sixth Amendment to the Inter Agency Agreement
between the City of McCall and Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District regarding maintenance
of the sewer system. Mr. Killen declared that he would not participate in the vote as he is legal
counsel for the sewer district. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to
approve the agreement. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote, Messrs. Colton, Martens,
Eckhardt and Ms. Atp voted "aye." Mr. Killen abstained. The motion carried.
Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
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Impact Area Planning and Zoning Commission, Minutes o[ August 8~ 1995. Mr. Shimun
reported that all action items on these minutes involved public hearings which required notice.
These minutes were regarded as information only.
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City Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes olr August 22~ 1995.
McCall Donnelly School District Conditional Use Permit. This was a request to add two
additional class rooms at the Mission Street Campus. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After
discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to adopt the findings and conclusions of the commission and to
approve the CUP. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carried with Mr. Colton abstaining.
Airport Advisory Committee Minutes of August 2, 1995.
Revised Mission Statement. Mr. Shimun gave a report noting the need to revise the Airport
Advisory Committee's Mission Statement. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the
revised Mission Statement. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
Grants of Easements. Three grants of easements were presented: (1) 20 foot sewer easement
granted by Bernard and Francis Spradling; (2) 35 foot sewer, water and drainage easement
granted by Bernard and Francis Spradling; and (3) 20 foot sewer easement granted by Bernard
and Francis Spradling and Craig and cunme Johnson. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After
discussion, Ms. Atp moved to accept the easements. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote,
Ms. Atp and Messrs. Martens, Colton, Killen, and Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion carried.
Ordinance 681 respecting Hawkers and Peddlers (Third Readin~). Mr. Martens moved to
suspend the rules requiring reading in full. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Martens, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion carried.
Mr. Burton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Martens moved to adopt Ordinance 681. Mr. Colton
seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens, Mr. Colton, Ms. Atp, Mr. Killen and Mr. Eckhardt
voted "aye." The motion carried.
Resolution 15-95 Setting Fees for Licenses 'and Permits. Mr. Eckhardt moved to adopt
Resolution 15-95. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
McCall Municipal Airport Improvement Project PaFment Request and Grant Reimbursement.
After discussion, Ms. Arp moved to approve the payment request and the grant reimbursement
request. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 689 Proclaiming a General Cit~ Election. Mr. Martens moved to suspend the rules
require reading in full and three readings. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens,
Mr. Killen, Mr. Eckhardt, Ms. Arp and Mr. Colton voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr.
Burton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Martens moved to adopt Ordinance 689. Mr. Killen
seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton, Ms. Atp and Mr. Eckhardt
voted "aye." The motion carried.
Investment Circular from the Idaho State Treasurer. Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Colton
moved to approve the circular and authorize the mayor to sign. Ms. Atp seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Hiring o[Juvenile Officer. The council noted the request was within the authority of the Police
Chief and City Manager.
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Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
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Letter for City Clerk to Jasper Subdivision Owners re: LID
Memo from City Attorney re: Powers with Respect to Zoning in the Impact Area.
Order re: Extension of Time for Answer or for Civil Rule 12 Motions
Golf Course Advisory Committee Minutes 8-2-95
Letter from Leroy Meyer 1DOT to City Manager re: Public Hearing about the North portion of
the McCall Alternate Route.
Letter from Louise Everett to City Council re: Jet Skis
Article in Snow Country Magazine
Memo from Police Chief to City Manager re: Expenses
Receipts for Food and Lodging for Weiser Police Officers during 4th of July.
Letter from Helen Chenoweth to City Manager.
Letter from Joy Palmer, DEQ to City Manager, re: Concept Approval of Phase I of WTP
Construction.
Letter from Patricia Getty of DOE to Mr. Colton re: Drug Free Schools Application
Notice of Application for Idaho Power for Accounting Order from IPUC.
West Central Highlands RC & D Minutes of 7-19-95.
Letter from Russell Manwaring of Dept of Agri. to WCHRC&D re: Narrative Report August
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Letter from Urban H. Wessels Idaho Water and Wastewater Certifications to Mayor Martens re:
Certified Water and Wastewater Exams - June 1995.
Airport Advisory Committee Minutes of 7-13-95.
Action Update dated August 14, 1995.
Staff Reports
City Manager. The council reviewed a written report. Mr. Shimun then requested the council
approve the following and authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary documents: (a)
Notice of Award of Water Treatment Plant Contract to Contractors Northwest, Co) the Contract
itself, the necessary Change Orders to bring the project to budget, and (c) Notice to Proceed. Mr.
Colton moved to approve the City Manager's request. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote,
Mr. Colton, Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp, Mr. Martens and Mr. Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion
carried.
City Attorn~.. The council noted a written report.
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a. Engagement Letter- Balukoff Lindstrom & Co., P.A. Mr. Henderson reviewed the letter
of engagement for audit services. After discussion, Ms. Atp moved to approve the engagement.
Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Mr. Henderson reported on personnel changes within his department.
c. Mr. Henderson presented a report concerning the use of the old Payette National Forest
Supervisor's Office building for city offices. After discussion, the council by consensus directed
that options at the present location be explored.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
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Mr. Killen. a. Noted some discussion with citizens about the sign ordinance and their
perceived need for more even enforcement.
b. Noted a complaint from Craig Johnson that the common area for Village Square had
been obliterated by the Hwy. 55 contractor's placement of materials and fill.
c. Asked staff to continue to inform IDOT of the City's position with respect to the bypass.
d. Asked about the E. Highway 55 LID easements. Was informed that Mr. Swain had not
signed an easement.
e. Noted and a radio spot regarding a benefit breakfast on August 26 at Legacy Park which
is contrary to the parks policy.
46. Mr. Colton. Noted that he had not heard any comments about alcohol in the parks.
47. Ms. Arp. Had no comment.
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Mr. Eckhardt. Reported that he and Mr. Shimun and Mr. Burton had met with Mr. Spink,
attorney for Mr. Kahlman in the railroad right of way case and had productive discussions.
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Mr. Martens. As about the RFP for the Wisehart property and was informed that it was still
being drafted. Asked to place the Swain and Geibel easements on the agenda for August 31
along with the Carico LID bid reports.
Adjournment
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ATTEST:
There being no further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 12:05 AM.
Mayor
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