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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 11, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Killen.
2. Ms. Arp and Messrs. Colton, Eckhardt, Martens and Killen answered the roll call. Staff
members present were: City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, City
Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson and City Engineer Jackie DeClue.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
3. Minutes of March 28, 1996 - Rezular Meeting Ms. Arp moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
4. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated April S, 1996 Mr. Colton moved to
approve the claims listed on the approval list. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
5. Payroll Report Dated March 26, 1996 Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll. Mr.
Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. Vendor Payment - Heady's Power Products - Purchase Description Verified Ms. Arp
moved to approve the payment with the completed description. Mr. Martens seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
The council recessed from 7:07 P.M. to 7:15 P.M.
Appeal Of Decision Of Planninff And Zoning - Wallace Noticed for 7:1 S P.M.
Mr. Killen reported that it was the time and place for the council to hear the appeal of a
decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He further explained that no new
testimony would be heard as this was an appeal "on the record below" that findings of
fact had been made by the commission and that only questions of law were pertinent tot he
appeal.
Mr. Martens reported that he had received notice but was beyond the required 300. He
also disclosed that he had had a discussion with Mr. Jim Townley. A.J. Bohner asked if
the discussion included any substantive discussion of the case. Mr. Martens reply that it
had not.
Mr. Colton disclosed the he also lived in the neighborhood but had not received notice
and had no discussions with any of the parties.
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A.J. Bohner representing the appellant made an arguement. Mr. Burton made an
arguement for the P & Z commission's position. James Townley representing the
neighbors made and arguement urging the council to uphold the decision of the
commission. Mr. Bohner then made a rebuttal.
Mayor Killen then pointed out the record would remain open for ten days for the filing of
the appellants brief, and another 10 days for a reply brief by Mr. Burton. The mayor then
ordered the matter to the May 23d agenda for a decision.
Public Comment
The mayor then called for public comment. The following were heard.
8. Kathy Krogan of McCall Air Taxi noted that the council would soon be considering
another Fixed Base Operator (FBO) and that under the General Conditions of an FBO
Lease the city can require an economic impact study and she requested that the city do so.
Staff was instructed to report back with the recommendations of the Airport Advisory
Committee.
Richard Kinder of Toothman-Orton Engineers gave the council an update on Water
Treatment Plant. CNI is mobilized and on site, has all drawings for the plant redesign and
ozone facility.
10. Rick Orton of Toothman-Orton Engineers reported on the crack in the new paving on
Wooley Street he reported the due to poor drainage the soil was saturated and had
slipped. He believed that it had slipped as far as it would go and recommended that the
crack be filled with sand and sealed.
11. CNI Change No. 2 This permits an increase of $51,320 for the Ozone facility and
changing the delivery date to September 18, 1996. Mr. Martens moved to approve the
change order. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
12. Application for Payment No. 4 CNI Mr. Colton moved to approve the pay request for
$5,460.60. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
13. Pay Request No. 9.MASCO, INC Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the pay request for
$16,017.12. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Board, Committee And Commission Minutes Requiring Action
14. Area Of City Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes For March 26, 1996
Variance To the shoreline And River Environs Overlay - Peter Johnson Engineer
Jackie DeClue gave a staff report. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the Findings and
Conclusions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to approve the variance. Mr.
Colton seconded and the motion carried.
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Old Business
15. Audit Management Letter Response Report - Mr. Henderson reviewed all the items on
the audit management letter outlining corrective actions. The final item required the
council to appoint someone to monitor Civil Rights compliance. Mr. Martens moved to
appoint the City Clerk. Mr. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
16. Resolution 6-96 - Equipment Lease Agreement With First Security Bank The mayor
order this matter to the next agenda since the equipment master lease had not been
received in time to be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to the meeting.
17. City Attorney Merit Increase Ms. Arp moved to approve a 2% merit increase retroactive
to February 13, 1996 in view of the improvement on Mr. Burton's performance evaluation
over the last one. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a voice vote, Ms. Arp and Messrs.
Eckhardt, Colton and Martens voted "aye" and Mr. Killen voted "nay."
18. Agreement to Act as Financial Advisor L.I.D. No. 2 Bonds Mr. Killen moved to
approve the agreement designating West One Bank to serve as Financial Advisory in
marketing the L.I.D. No. 2 Bonds. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote Mr.
Killen, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Ms. Arp and Mr. Colton voted "aye." The motion
carried.
New Business
19. Resolution No. 5-96 - Establishing Fees For Planning And Zoning Matters Mr.
Burton gave a report. Mr. Colton moved to adopt the resolution. Ms. Arp seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
20. Resolution No. 7-96 - Setting A Hearing On Proposed Petition For Judicial
Confirmation Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Martens moved to adopt the
resolution and set the hearing for May 9, 1996. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
21. Grant Of Related Easements - Brown's Industries And Malcom Scott Mr. Colton
moved to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Colton, Mr. Eckhardt, Ms. Arp, Mr. Killen and Mr.
Martens voted "aye." The motion carried.
22. Letter To Bill Killen From Bernadette Buentgen, Chairperson - Law Day 1996 Mr.
Killen gave a report proposing to issue a Proclamation for Law Day. Ms. Arp moved to
approve the issuance of the proclamation. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. Mayor Killen then read the proclamation.
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Consent Calendar
23. Memo From Ted Burton To Planning And Zoning Commission Re Urban Renewal Plan
24. Letter To Eric Anderson From Jim Henderson Regarding LID No. 2
25. Employee Newsletter - April Issue
26. ICRMP Loss Controller - March Edition
27. Letter To Gary Shimun From Monty Marchus, DEQ, Reporting On City WTP Ozonation
Facility
28. Letter To Gary Shimun From Jim Fronk, Toothman-Orton, Concerning Wooley Avenue
Asphalt Assessment
29. Letter To Gary Shimun From Peter O'Neill, Spring Mountain Ranch, Addressing Various
Issues Concerning Development And City Of McCall. Mr. Martens asked about signage
and suggested looking at designs and locations. Also city should look at other larger
developments for signage and noted that there are many outdated signs. Mr. Killen
requested that the bikepaths in Spring Mountain Ranch be referred to the oversight
committee on Bikepaths.
30. Letter To Gary Shimun From Michael Eckhart Regarding Waterline Connecting Into Rio
Vista Boulevard
31. Letter To Harvey Bergstrom, Payette Lakes Water And Sewer District, From Gary
Shimun Recognizing Efforts And Accomplishments In Dealing With Discharge Issues
32. Letter To Sally Goodling, DEQ, From Kimberly Allen, Allen Co., Re Cascade Reservoir
TMDL - 1998 Budget Request Recommendation
33. Memo To NWRA Attendees From Shannon Cunniff, Bureau Of Reclamation On Water
Reuse Brainstorming Sessions
34. Letter To Silas Gilbert, Montgomery Watson, From Rich Kinder, Toothman-Orton, On
Water Treatment Plant - Subconsultant Agreement
35. Growth And Public Policy In Idaho - March Edition
36. Letter To Gary Shimun From Bill Basye, Shepherd's Home, Notifying Of Vision Meeting
37. Downtown Planning Subcommittee Minutes Of March 21, 1996
38. McCall Area Chamber Of Commerce Events Issue
39. McCall Area Chamber Of Commerce Newsletter
40. peValley County Communications Committee Agenda For April 16, 1996 And Meeting
Minutes For March 21, 1996
41. City Report - March Issue
42. Revenue Expenditure Report parks utilities - recreations.no fees - etc
43. Action Update Mr. Killen reviewed all items on the action update.
Call For Additional Items
Staff Reports
44. City Manager
a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Shimun reported that the bids for the South Loop Project were opended and
the low bidder was below engineers' estimates.
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c. Reported that he had received an invitation from the Bureau of Reclamation to
attend a meeting in San Francisco on establishing rules for water reuse.
d. Noted that interviews would soon be completed and asked if the council wanted to
schedule a special meeting to confirm the city manager nomination. The council selected
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at noon.
45. City Attorney
a. The council noted a written report.
b. Reported that he would be attending a seminar on trial practice and asked to be
excused from the April 25th meeting. He was excused.
c. Reported on a meeting with NRCS and Lake Irrigation District concerning letters
of intent from j-ditch owners.
d. Reported on a meeting with Jeff Goodman re: Urban Renewal Project and its
effect on Toll Station Pizza
e. Mr. Killen asked about enforcement of greasetraps for restaurants. Mr. Shimun
report that he had assigned that project to the Building Official.
f Mr. Killen asked about his question at the last meeting about DEQ's roll,
responsibility and authority.
g. Mr. Killen asked about his previous question about whether or not the city had a
formal response to its 1993 permit request. Mr. Burton reported that he had just received
a response from Mr. Barker that he had not yet studied.
46. City Clerk/Treasurer
a. Mr. Henderson presented the transfer of a beer license from Jim Hardy to Harry
Stathis. Mr. Killen moved to approve the transfer. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion
carried.
b. Reported that he was working on a budget preparation guide for departments.
c. Mr. Killen request that the city get a copy of proposition 1 and prepare a report on
its effect.
47. City Engineer The council noted a written report.
48. Public Works Director The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
49. Mr. Martens Asked about the previous correspondence regarding the county septage.
Mr. Shimun reported that the county had not made any decisions, but expected that the
Forest Service would be asked to financial support after hours dumping if necessary.
Mr. Martens also asked about the golf cart storage facility and suggested the city consider
moving the golf maintenance facility to the same site. Asked if the paddleboat concession
would return. Mr. Burton reported that the concessionaire could renew his contract but
the city had had no contact with him
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50. Mr. Colton Had no report.
51. Mrs. Arp Reported that she had seen lots of dogs running loose and suggested a press
release to remind public that dogs must be on lease. Also notice election signs in the
right-of-way in some places. She also asked about snowmobile committee meetings and
whether or not they were meeting. Mr. Shimun reported that the committee had been
formed and meetings were being set. Mr. Martens that the low income affordable housing
program funding.has money.
Asked the status of the Super 8 Motel and was informed that it was under construction.
52. Mr. Eckhardt Reported that following the transfer of the Sports Marina Lease the city
must make sure the lessor understands the boundaries. Mr. Eckhardt reported that the
lessor had a boat delivered which was being stored on city property. Mr. Eckhardt also
noted that urban renewal will need bonding soon.
53. Mr. Killen Asked about J ditch letters of intent and was informed that the purpose was to
get written committments. Asked about tests of sand filters and was informed that the city
must wait for June to test. Asked about the hiring of a planner and was informed that
resumes would be reviewed the following week.
54. Mayor Killen asked staff to place the matter of a merit increase for the City Manager on
the next agenda.
Adjournment
55. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
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