HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1995 12/07MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 7, 1995
Call to Order and Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martens at 6:40 PM.
2. Messrs. Colton, Martens, Killen and Ms. Arp answered the roll call. Staff members present were
City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson and
Fire Chief Dale Points. Mr. Eckhardt arrived at 6:55 PM.
3. Bob Kirk called the meeting of the Board of Commissioners, McCall Rural Fire Protection
District to order.
Public Hearing
4. Mayor Martens declared that it was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed
consolidation of the McCall Rural Fire Protection District and the McCall Fire Department. Mr.
Shimun gave a report. Chief Points gave a report. The mayor then opened the meeting to public
testimony. Duane Smith testified commending Chief Points for his work on the consolidation
proposal the two government agencies involved for working together to provide better service to
the public. Mr. Smith also asked of the status of the space being leased by the District from
him. He was assured that the need for the space would remain after consolidation. There being
no one else who wished to be heard, the mayor closed the hearing and returned the matter to the
council for discussion.
Mr. Burton gave a report noting some corrections to the proposed document. After further
discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the agreement as modified. Mr. Colton seconded. At a
roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eckhardt, Ms. Arp and Mr. Martens voted "aye." The
motion carried.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
5. Minutes of November 21, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes
of November 21, 1995. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Claims
6. Invoice Approval List, December 4, 1995. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the
claims listed on the approval list Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Payroll Register, November 27, 1995. Mr. Martens moved to approve the payroll of November
27, 1995. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
The mayor opened the meeting to public comment. The following were heard:
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8. Bob Brost appeared to protest the issuance of a building permit for a garage at 348 Rio Vista
Boulevard claiming that the building was an industrial building and not appropriate for a
residential area. Jim Townley presented a letter to the City Council expressing the view that the
building did not conform to the zoning code. Mr. Shimun reported that he had researched the
matter and believed that the building did conform but had not measured to ensure that it was
within the size limitations. Mr. Townley was given a copy of the appeal process outlined in the
zoning code. Mr. Townley expressed frustration with having to follow process. Council directed
Mr. Shimun to measure the buildings on the property and to report back.
Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
9. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of November 13, 1995.
a. Appointment of Kirk Hall to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Martens
moved to go into a committee of the whole. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Colton moved to direct the mayor to nominate Kirk Hall to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor
Martens nominated Kirk Hall. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the nomination. Ms. Arp
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Kiosks for City Parks. Council noted the committees request to identify funds for the
kiosks. Council directed staff to review the budget and report back.
Public Hearing
10. Mayor Martens announced that it was the time and place for a hearing on a proposed amendment
to Ordinance 667 - Revising LID No 5. Mr. Henderson gave a report noting that the amendment
was necessary due to the increased scope of the project. The following were heard:
Gary Swain who presented the view that the sewer lines across the Spradling property were not
necessary for the project and should not be charged to the owners. He also noted that the
proposed city contribution of $54,000 toward the lift station was when that figure represented
50% of the cost of the station and that a larger figure was probably more appropriate.
Ted Whiteman of Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District pointed out that the District Board had
approved the District's voluntary participation in the amount of $10,899 which was less than the
share now proposed. He also pointed out that drawings had shown four connection to the
property north of Jacob Street but the district was being asked to pay for its own hookup. He was
assured that the area north of Jacob Street was the location of a proposed motel and that the
hookup fees for that projected had already been billed.
Mayor Martens then read a letter of protest from Paul Acheson.
B. J. Spradling pointed out that the reason for a 36" culvert across his property was that he was
required to give up developable property for a water and sewer easement across his property,
unlike the other owners in the project, and the culvert provided replacement property.
Since no one else wished to be heard, the mayor closed the hearing to public testimony. The
council noted that staff had previously been directed to develop a policy whereby developers
requesting to hook on to L.I.D. funded improvements would be required to buy into the L.I.D.
and the funds would be used to reduce assessments against the L.I.D. property. Council further
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agreed that if parts of the lift station could be salvaged after abandonment, the value of the usable
parts would be credited to L.I.D. assessments.
After further discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved that in the matter of Ordinance No. 692, the rules
requiring three separate readings in full be suspended. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote,
Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton and Mr. Martens voted "aye." The motion
carried.
Mr. Burton read the ordinance by title. Mr. Martens moved to adopt Ordinance No. 692. Ms.
Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Killen and Mr.
Eckhardt voted "aye." The motion carried.
11. Officer Lance Rogers and "Sammy" gave a demonstration of techniques for finding illegal drugs
using a trained dog.
Old Business
12. Grant Deed Granting Easement - Underground Utilities - Katherine Troutner. Mr. Colton
moved to accept the easement and authorizing the mayor to sign the acceptance. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
13. Resolution No. 24-95 amending the Personnel Policy Manual. After discussion, Ms. Arp
moved to adopt Resolution No. 24-95. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
14. Golf Professional Contract -Carl Hoss. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the
contract with the updated language discussed and to authorized the mayor to sign. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp and Mr. Colton
voted "aye." The motion carried.
New Business
15. Formal Acceptance of Christmas Decorations. Mr. Shimun gave a report noting that Harriet
Jorgenson had stated that the decorations had been donated by the Progressive Club to the City.
Mr. Shimun was directed to contact the Chamber of Commerce to determine the ownership of the
decorations.
16. Municipal Water Providers - Update on Legislation by Christopher Meyer and Jeffrey Fereday
Givens Purslev & Huntley, LLP. Mr. Burton gave a report on the proposed legislation and
recommended that the city contact the authors and express the city's interest.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
17. Transportation committee minutes of November 16, 1995
18. Letter to Mayor Martens from Denise Carter, Idaho Housing Agency providing information on
Valley Two Apartments.
19. Urban Redevelopment Agency Minutes of November 14, 1995
20. Letter to Bonnie Shikrallah, Chamber of Commerce, from Gary Shimun commenting on First
Full Year as City Manager.
21. Memo to Carl Hoss from Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, On McCall Golf Course Walk Through
22. Certificate of Substantial Completion on Water System Improvements 1994-1996
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23. Letter to Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical Contractors from Richard Orton, Toothman-
Orton, Regarding McCall Lift Station #8 - Work Directive
24. Valley County Communications Center Conunittee Meeting Minutes of November 16, 1995
25. Notice of Application - Idaho Power Purchase Non -Firm Energy from Qualifying Facilities
26. Notice to Esteemed Winter Carnival Committee from McCall Area Chamber of Commerce on
Round Table Discussion Networking Meeting.
27. Letter to Dean Martens from Sue Higgins, Idaho Transportation Board, on Deferring the
Presentation and Recommendation of Alternate Route
28. Heartland Highlander - Up date on Activities at the Alternative High School
29. Notice to Representative Gayle Wilde from Larry Grupp, North Idaho Chamber of Commerce,
Regarding Resolution No. 1 - Highway 95
30. Letter to Dean Martens from American Center for Law and Justice on Holiday Decorations and
Displays
31. Letter to Ken Tyrer McCall Urban Renewal Agency, from Gary Shimun regarding Action that
must be performed during a public meeting
32. Letter to Deborah McCoy from Jim Henderson pertaining to Reference Petition.
33. Action Update.
Staff Reports
34. City Manager.
a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Shimun reported on his attendance at a Corridor Preservation meeting.
c. Mr. Shimun reported on recruiting a City Engineer.
d. Mr. Shimun presented his plan for the Recreation Department.
35. City Attorney.
a. Mr. Burton reported that the closing date for applications for the part-time legal
assistant position was December 8th.
b. Mr. Burton reported that the outside counsel contacted to advise on options with respect
to the Montgomery Watson contract was trying a case in South Carolina and would not be
available for some weeks.
c. Mr. Burton reported on the case load for criminal prosecution.
36. City Clerk -Treasurer.
a. Pay Request No. 2 - Ross Enterprises - Pump Station Upgrade. Mr. Henderson gave a
report. After discussion, Ms. Arp moved to approve Ross Enterprises Pay Request No. 2 in the
amount of $30,140.96. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Bid Opening - Street Sweeper. Mr. Henderson reported that at the time and place for
opening bids for a new street sweeper, two bids were received: (1) A bid from MetroQuip of
Boise for $114,975 and (2) A bid from Municipal Equipment of Boise for $116,100. The
MetroQuip bid had been reviewed by the Public Works Director with respect to technical
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specifications and the City Clerk/Treasurer with respect to the adequacy of the bid bonds and the
MetroQuip bid was found to be responsive. Staff recommended that the bid be awarded to
MetroQuip. Mr. Martens moved to award the bid to MetroQuip. Mr. Killen seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
37. Mr. Eckhardt.
a. Reported that the actions taken by the Urban Renewal Board at a previous unnoticed
meeting and been ratified at a properly noticed meeting.
b. Reported that he was doing some consulting out of town for the next six weeks but
would be returning to McCall for council meetings.
38. Mr. Killen.
a. Requested the status of the EDA grant for the south loop. Mr. Shimun reported that all
actions had been completed to qualify for the grant.
b. Requested that staff ensure that JFAC be kept informed of the progress of the wastewater
plan to help protect the state money provided for the project.
39. Mr. Colton. Had no report.
40. Ms Arp. Asked when the comprehensive plan would be ready for hearing. Mr. Shimun reported
that the planning and zoning commission needed about two weeks to complete its work.
41. Mr. Martens. Had no report.
Adjournment
42. Without further business, Mr. Martens moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 11:05 PM.
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