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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 28, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Killen.
Ms. Arp and Messrs. Killen and Martens 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(s)
Minutes of March 14, 1996- Regular Meeting Mr. Martens moved to approve the
minutes. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated March 22, 1996 Ms. Atp moved to
approve the claims listed on the report, save and except an invoice from Heady's Power
Products for $540 pending staff obtaining an adequate description ofthe item(s)
purchased. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Pal~roll Report Dated March 12, 1996 Mr. Martens moved to approve the payroll. Ms.
Atp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Rob Mayer of Central District Health reported on a Solid Waste Reduction Grant from
Rural Utilities Service, USDA. The grant is to be used for programs to reduce the flow of
solid waste. Valley County's solid waste is consistent with national averages in that 40%
is paper with next largest component being plastics. Mr. Martens asked if grant dollars
were available for signing such as inviting the deposit of lawn clippings and the like in site
for the proposed Riverfront Park. Francis Wallace Valley County Commissioner
commented asking for support as the cost of hauling solid waste to Caldwell may require
raising rates.
Carl Hoss appeared requesting action on his contract renewal. The council noted that it
had already approved the renewal.
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Old Business
Resolution No. 3-96 Authorizing Interim Financing For LID No. 4 Mr. Martens
moved to adopt Resolution No. 3-96. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Registered Warrant No. 96-1 Interim Financing For LID No. 4 Ms. Atp moved to
approve Registered Warrant No. 96-1 in the amount of $225,000 and authorize the mayor
and clerk-treasurer to sign. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Completion O[ Cit~ Attorney Performance Evaluation The council reviewed a
compilation prepared by the clerk. The council reviewed the goals and objectives
prepared by Mr. Burton. Council asked Mr. Burton to suggest ways that some of the
objectives could be measured. Mr. Martens moved to approve the goals and objectives as
amended and to ratify the compilation. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
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New Business
Environmental Stud~ For South Loop Water Project- Jerome Mapp Mr. Shimun gave
a report noting that the council was being asked to approve a HUD request for release of
funds and the environmental study. Mr. Martens moved to approve both documents and
to authorize the mayor to sign. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carded unanimously.
Mr. Martens then moved to approve the Finding of No Significant Impact and authorize
the mayor to sign. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carded unanimously.
The council recessed from 8:30 P.M. to 8:35 P.M.
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Urban RenewalAgenty Annual Report The council reviewed the Urban Renewal
meeting minutes of March 21, 1996 and directed staff'to schedule hearings and to take
other necessary actions to amend the Urban Renewal Plan as recommended. Mr. Killen
moved to accept the annual report as presented. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. 4-96 Relating To Administration Authorizing Destruction Of Certain
Records Mr. Burton pointed out that records respecting variances and conditional use
permits were permanent and could not be destroyed. Ms. Atp moved to approve the
destruction of the records except lot #2 respecting conditional use permits and lot #7
respecting variances and to make the remaining records available to the Historical
Preservation Committee. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carded unanimously.
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Financin~ Packaee For 1996 Equipment Purchases Mr. Henderson gave a report
noting that the First Security proposal had a higher annual rate than that of West One, due
to differences in compounding methods the total cost of financing under First Securities
proposal was some $600 less. Mr. Martens moved to approve the First Security Proposal
as recommended. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carded unanimously.
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Hand Check Approval- April Utilit~ Billing Postage Mr. Henderson gave a report
request the authority to issue a check in an amount not to exceed $300 for postage to mail
out the utility bills on about April 15th. Ms. Arp moved to approve the request. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Consent Calendar
Memo To All Department Heads From Gary Shimun Concerning Hand Check Approval
Letter To John Lewinski From Leslie Ankenman, Valley County Engineer, Regarding
Septage Receiving/Treatment Facility - Mr. Killen noted that the purpose of the county
facility was to get septage out of out plant. Staff was directed to contact Mr. Ankenman
for clarification.
Letter To Wallace Cory, Department Of Health And Welfare, From Albert Barker,
Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, Re City Of McCall's Comments On Idaho DEQ's
Certification Of Proposed NPDES Permit No ID-002023-1
Letter And Packet To Acting Director, US Environmental Protection Agency, From
Albert Barker, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, Re City Of McCall's Comments
Concerning Draft NPDES Permit No. ID-002023-1
Letter To Joy Palmer, DEQ, From Gary Shimun Responding To Request To Return
Funds - - Mr. Martens asked it there had been a response. Mr. Shimun stated that there
had not.
Letter To Joy Palmer, DEQ, From Bill Killen Regarding J Ditch Project
Letters To City Council From Carl Roberts, Donnelly, Commenting On Sewer System
Project
Letter To Carl Roberts, Donnelly, From Gary Shimun Replying To Comments On Arcata
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Letter To Richard Kinder, Toothman-Orton, From Pat Madarieta, Department Of
Commerce, Re Bid Documents For South Loop Water Project
Memo To Gary Shimun From Alan Busby With Copy Of Letter To Chief Parker
Regarding Snowmobile Use Within City - Mr. Martens noted that the letter made some
good points and asked about the Snowmobile Committee. Mr. Shimun reported that there
had been one meeting but so far the group was highly polarized, for and against the use of
snowmobiles in the city.
Letter To Dean Martens From Christopher Meyer, Givens Pursley & Huntley, Regarding
Municipal Water Rights Bill
Letter To Charles Ruch, BSU, From Gary Shimun Concerning Elimination Of McCall
Small Business Development Center
Letter To Bill Killen And Gary Shimun From Sue Higgins, Transportation Department,
Summarizing Board Actions On McCall Alternate Route Project
Letter To Dean Martens From Dirk Kempthorne, US Senate, Giving Update On Success
Of HR 2036
Letter To Bill Killen From Sally Elliott, Rudy's Gym, Commenting On Facility
Memo From Kelly Arnold, Great Open Spaces Management Association, On Upcoming
Conference
Minutes Of Ida-Ore Board Of Directors Dated February 1, 1996
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Minutes Of Ida-Ore Policy Committee Dated February 1, 1996
Memo To Committee and Directors From Phil Choate, Ida-Ore, Regarding Economic
Development Planning Cycle
Memo To Directors From Elwin Grout, Ida-Ore, Re Older American's Report
Letter To LeRoy And Marion Johnson, McCall, From Jim Henderson Re LID #2
Assessments
West Central Highlands RC & D Area Minutes Dated March 20, 1996
West Central Highlands RC & D Area Agenda Dated March 20, 1996
Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes Dated March 18, 1996
Working Women Count Honor Roll Update Ms. Arp pointed out that McCall is listed on
the Honor Roll for expanding health insurance to families of employees.
Action Update
Call For Additional Items
Wine/Beer Licenses Pigga Restaurant Mr. Killen moved to approve the license. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Ordndorff& Trout Mr. Martens moved to approve the agreement
and authorize the mayor to sign. Ms. Atp seconded. At a roll call vote, Ms. Atp, Mr.
Martens and Mr. Killen voted "aye." The motion carried.
Staff Reports
Cit~ Manager
a. Reported a visit by Aivar Nigol - Mayor of Otepaa, Estonia on March 18.
b. On March 18 attended a CRA Coordinating council meeting and explained the
city's rights under the TMDL load.
c. On Marchl9 met with Ted Whiteman, Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District,
and J-U-B re:~ Wastewater plan
d. On March 20 met with JeffLappin, Central District Health re: Stormwater
e. Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District found a major inflow where fence post
holds had been dug into a sewer line in and easement on M-Resorts property. The line
had been repaired. A representative from M-Resorts was present.
Met with Linda Corder re: Spring cleanup to discuss the city's commitment.
g. On March 21 held a staff meeting to discuss personnel matters with staff.
h. On March 21 attended the Urban renewal meeting.
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i. On March 22 again met with Jeff Lappin, Central District Health to discuss
Stormwater best management practices
On March 25 met with Biketrail Oversight Committee at ITD.
k. On March 26 attended an Urban Renewal meeting.
On March 27 attended a speed reading class
m. On March 28 met with Pete Oneill of Spring Mountain Ranch re: concerns about
appearance of the Water Treatment Plant and the new nine holes.
n. Mr. Martens asked when Jackie DeClue will be in the loop on technical issues.
Mr. Killen asked abou the committee seminar and whether or not a date has been set.
Staffhas been instructed to try for May 1 lth. Mr. Killen asked about the comprehensive
plan. Mr. Shimun reported that a joint meeting of the planning and zoning commissions
was scheduled in two weeks.
Cit~ Attorne~
a. The council noted a written report
b. Mr. Burton stated that he was preparing the next round amendments to zoning
ordinances and had presented a list of topics to the planning and zoning commissions
c. Ms. Atp asked if there was a need to amend Title I to include new department
heads. Mr. Burton will review Title I and report back.
d. Ms. Arp asked about the possible combining of the two planning and zoning
commissions. Mr. Burton stated that he had visited with the county prosecutor without
anything definitive. Mr. Killen suggested determining the position of the county
commisisoners on the matter before doing a lot of work on the proposal. Mr. Killen
suggested getting advisory committe chairs on the council agenda. Mr. Martens further
suggested doing that with department budget presentations. Mr. Killen asked if the bond
counsel had responded to our proposed buy-in policy.
e. Mr. Killen asked about the Cascade Reservoir Association lawsuit. Mr. Burton
reported that the settlement process with EPA had generated a stay of the lawsuit
awaiting the discharge permit. The city has now filed a motion to dismiss as a draft permit
has been issued leaving no issue left to litigate. The District Court would not have
jurisdiction after a permit is published, but rather the 9th Circuit is the proper venue for
an appeal from the permit.
f. Mr. Killen asked if Mr. Barker had received a response to his Freedom of
Information Act request. Mr. Burton noted a response had been received which
referenced an earlier study, so Mr. Barker has submitted a followup request.
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g. Mr. Killen asked that Mr. Burton look into:
1- Did we get a definite response on 1993 plan? If not, submit a request to DEQ to
provide an answer to 1993 plan.
2-Check title 39 authorizing Health and Welfare to administer Water and Sewer
issues and whether or not the authority was to approve/disapprove plans rather than set
requirements.
Cit~ Clerk/Treasurer
a. Mr. Henderson reported that the Street Sweeper had been delivered.
b. Reported his attendance at a Risk Management Seminar in the ICRMP Building in
Boise.
c. Report the he had completed a draft of the response to the auditor's management
letter.
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Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
Mrs. Arp - Asked staff to place the matter of a merit increase for Mr. Burton on the April
11 agenda.
Mr. Martens - Reported that some members of the Transportation committee were still
reconsidering their resignation.
- Asked about the status of grease traps in restaurants. Mr. Shimun reported that Building
Inspector Bill Housdorfwas checking on each restaurant in the city.
-Again pointed out the fencing business being conducted in Rio Vista.
-Asked about the procedure for the Wallace appeal. He was informed by Mr. Burton that
it would be a true appeal on the record without revisiting the facts. Staffwas directed to
notify parties that it would not be a hearing for the purpose of hearing public testimony.
Mr. Kiilen - a. Reported on his meeting Pete O'Neill of Spring Mountain Ranch
concerning the esthetics of the Water Treatment Plant.
b. Noted that the original design of the plant contained a backwash device for the
filters and whether or not there would be a recurring overflow to a drainage ditch. Mr.
Shimun was instructed to contact the engineer on this matter.
c. Asked staffto review the timetable for the east side bypass. He reported that he
has suggested to Mr. O'Neill to put a Bikepath through the route. There was also a
discussion of off-site signing for major developments like Spring Mountain Ranch and Rio
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d. Noted a citizen question about how the Police Department was doing with their
lap top computers. Mr. Henderson reported that the department had substituted an
internal desktop computer network.
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ATTEST:
Without further business, Mr. Martens moved to adjourn. Ms. Arp seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
City Cl~rl~
Mayor
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