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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1996 04/11MINUTES 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. McCall City Council April 11, 1996 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. Page 2 McCall City Council April 11, 1996 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. Page 3 McCa11 City Council April 11, 1996 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. Page 4 McCall City Council April 11, 1996 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 Page 5 McCall City Council April 11, 1996 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: Page 6 Mayor