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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1996 02/15MINUTES McCall City Council Special Meeting Thursday, February 15, 1996 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Killen. 2. Ms. Arp, and Messrs. Colton, Killen, Martens and Eckhardt answered the roll call. Staff members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, and City Clerk Treasurer Jim Henderson. 3. Idaho Community Development Block Grant Contract. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion Mr. Colton moved to approve the grant contract, and the policies on excessive force and lobbying. Mr. Martens seconded. The mayor deferred the vote until after the next agenda item. 4. Transportation Advisory Committee Resignations. Mayor Killen stated the purpose of the meeting expressing the council's hope that the committee members would reconsider their decision to resign. Bill Kirk, Committee Chair stated that the committee resigned only after three meetings. Their resignations were not in anger, but were carefully considered. He stated that the committee could have helped with the MOU with McCall Gas Station, Inc. even if they did not agree. Perhaps a new committee could better serve the council. Tom Kerr stated that he had started working on the Railroad right-of-way in 1974. The first drawings were presented in 1975-76. The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the plan. In 1992 the SMR streets agreement final draft was given to the committee with instruction that there would be no further negotiation on the agreement. MOU only one of many frustrations. Dan Krahn noted the level of frustration of the committee. The committee can take recommendations being turned down but many recommendations were approved but never implemented. The MOU was only the latest of a lot of frustrating events. Mr. Killen asked members for their thoughts about orientation training for committees and commissions. Mr. Krahn pointed out that the hospital board members are oriented individually by the hospital staff. Mr. Krahn suggested that a council member be assigned to each advisory committee. Mr. Martens expressed his concern that the advisory meeting be free and open and a council member present may inhibit that. Mr. Colton pointed out that things with MOU could have been done better or in a different way, but there was no intent to conceal anything from the public. He again asked the members to reconsider their decision to resign. Richard Cowdry stated that his term on the committee would expire soon and he had already decided not to seek reappointment. His frustration started with the Spring Mountain Ranch agreement. The "spine road" should have had an 80 foot right-of-way but council ignored policy and approved 60 foot right-of-way. Mr. Eckhardt pointed out that the plans recommended had no plan of implementation. Mr. Krahn stated that this was a staff job. Put the recommendations in the budget. McCall City Council February 15, 1996 Ms. Arp stated her hopes that the orientation would help. Mr. Kirk pointed out that staff should follow up recommendations and report council decisions to committee. Other committee minutes should be provided. Mr. Killen asked members to reconsider but would respect final decision. He thanked them for attending and sharing suggestions and for their service over the past ten years. 5. Idaho Community Development Block Grant Contract (Continued) The mayor called for a vote on the motion and second in 3 above. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Martens, Ms. Arp, Mr. Eckhardt and Mr. Killen voted "aye." The motion carried. 6. Transfer of Beer and Wine License from Players' Inc. To Triple T Inc. Mr. Henderson gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the transfer. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 7. Adjournment. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 9:10 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Page 2