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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 25, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 7:00 P.M.
2. Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, and Mr. Martens answered the roll call. The mayor
declared that a quorum was present. Mr. Eckhardt arrived at 7:05 P.M. Staff members
present were City Manager Gary Shimun and City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
Minutes of April 17, 1996 - Special Meeting Mr. Martens moved to approve the
minutes. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Minutes of Amin], 1996 - Regular Meeting Mr. Killen requested a correction. Mr.
Colton moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
5. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated April 19, 1996 - Mr. Martens moved to
approve the claims listed on the report. Ms. Arp seconded and, after discussion, the
motion carried unanimously.
6. Additional Invoice For Golf Course Compressor - High Mountain Refrigeration Ms.
Arp moved to approve the payment. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
7. Payroll Report Dated April 8, 1996 Mr. Martens moved to approve the payroll. Mr.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
8. Request Clarification Of Floyd Street Extension - Smitty Ave to Samson Trail - Alana
Shoemaker appeared and asked the following questions: Who decided to extend Floyd
Street? What was decided? When was it decided? The reason/rational behind the
decision? What is the cost and how is the project to be funded?- questions? She then
pointed out that it will add traffic to existing traffic and that the lower section of Floyd
Street was substandard and that the extension of Floyd Street would create a dangerous
safety hazard by creating a "T" intersection with Sniffy Avenue.
Duane Smith who developed Smitty Avenue appeared. He stated that he was tired of the
city giving privileges to Peter O'Neill & other developers. He stated that the City had
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given away 20 years worth of gravel from he City's gravel pit and 82 hookups to Spring
Mountain Ranch.
Dave Simmonds 436 Smitty asked about the logistics of "punching" Floyd Street
through while the lower part was still substandard. He stated that he hated to see traffic
concentrated on Floyd Street and asked if there is a plan to bring the lower portion to
standard.
Dotty Moore who owned the only house on extension stated that she thought that the
dollars could be better spent elsewhere.
Staff was directed to respond to these questions and to report back.
9. McCall Air Taxi Lease Renewal Steve Milleman representing the applicant requested the
item be considered now. Dale Points gave a report and recommended the council approve
the renewal. Mr. Martens moved to approve the lease renewal and authorized the mayor
to sign. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
10. Approval And Consent To Assiknment Of Lease - James Campbell To Don Simplot
Dale Points gave a report. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the assignment and authorized
the may to sign. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
11. Duane Smith appeared and asked if the Sloan Mini -Storage had been required to get a
new building permit. He understood that the original permit was approved in 1989. Mr.
Shimun was directed to report back.
12. Mr. Shimun reported on a meeting of the J-Ditch landowners on April 23, 1996. He
pointed out that eight owners had committed sufficient acreage to make land application
of the treated effluent possible. He then presented a Letter of Intent already signed by the
J-Ditch Pipeline Association and the Lake Irrigation District. After discussion, Mr. Colton
moved to authorize the mayor to sign the letter of intent. Ms. Arp seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
13. Scott Davenport spoke commending city on it work with the street sweeper.
Board, Committee And Commission Minutes Requiring Action
14. Golf Advisory Committee - April 16, 1996.
Dress Code and Behavior Code Review. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to adopt the
changes to the Golf Course Rules subject to confirmation for the Golf Pro. Mr. Eckhardt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Old Business
15. Partial Pay Request No. 5 - East Highway 55 LID Mr. Henderson gave a report. After
discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve Pay Request No. 5 in the amount of
$66,878.10. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
16. Resolution No. 6-96 - Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement For Police And
Public Works Equipment - Mr. Killen moved to approve the Resolution and Agreement
subject to consent of the City Attorney. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
New Business
17. Ordinance No. 695 Authorizing The Sale Of LID No. 2 Bonds - Mike Moore of Moore
And McFadden, Chtd. gave a report. Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules requiring
reading in full and three readings. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Colton, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen and Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion
carried. Mr. Shimun read the ordinance by title. Mr. Martens moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 695. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens, Mr. Colton, Mr.
Eckhardt, Mr. Killen, and Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr. Killen then
moved to approve the publication of a summary of Ordinance No. 695, subject to
certification by Mr. Moore that the summary adequately informed the public of the
contents of Ordinance No. 695. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The council recessed from 8:35 P.M. to 9:20 P.M. so that the mayor and clerk -treasurer could
sign bond documents.
18. Claim No. 96-002 - Kenneth J. Hendry The council acknowledged receipt of the claim.
19. Agreement for Professional Services - Lift Station #6 - Yacht Club Mr. Killen pointed
out that the agreement contained the incorrect risk allocation paragraph. After further
review it was noted the correct risk allocation paragraph was also included. Mr. Killen
then moved to approve the agreement, after striking the first paragraph after subparagraph
g on page 4 of 4 pages and to authorize the City Manager to sign. Ms Arp seconded
at a roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eckhardt, and Mr. Martens voted
"aye." The motion carried.
Consent Calendar
20. Notice And Letter To Harry Bettis, Lake Fork, From Barry Albert, Valley Soil & Water
Conservation District, Regarding Water Users Affected By J-Ditch Project Proposal
21. Letter To Gary Shimun From Richard Orton, Toothman-Orton, Re OEI Approval Water
Treatment Plant Site. Mr. Martens asked if there was anything new on this matter. Mr.
Shimun reported that there are continuing meetings with Pete O'Neill..
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22. Letter To Brian Peterson, Contractors Northwest, From Richard Kinder, Toothman-
Orton, Concerning Ozone Facility Submittals
23. Memo To Gary Shimun From Richard Kinder, Toothman-Orton, Reviewing Ozone
Facility
24. Memo To Gary Shimun From Richard Kinder, Toothman-Orton, Summarizing Water
Treatment Plant Project Status
25. Letter To Brian Peterson, Contractors Northwest, From Richard Kinder, Toothman-
Orton, Relating To Change Order 1 - Ozone Facility
26. Letter To Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical Contractors, From Steven Holt,
Toothman-Orton, Re McCall Lift Station #8
27. Letter to Wallace Cory, DEQ, From Gary Shimun Regarding Wastewater Treatment
Alternatives.
28. Letter To Bi11 Killen From Joy Palmer, DEQ, Re Request For 401 Water Quality
Certification
29. Letter To Bill Killen From Joy Palmer, DEQ, Pertaining To J-Ditch Funding Shortfall
30. Letter To Ron Lundquist And Packet From Sally Goodell, DEQ, On Cascade Reservoir
Coordinating Council Meeting and J-Lateral Ditch
31. Water Reuse Program Stakeholder Brainstorming Session Dated April 19, 1996
32. March Sewer And Water Flows Data
33. Letter To Malcolm Scott From Gary Shimun Discussing Water Bi11 For Jacob's Manor
34. Letter To Gary Shimun From Harley Hinshaw, Valley County Assessor, On Land Parcel
Tax Assessments. Mr. Martens asked if we are appealing. Mr. Killen pointed out that
there was a case citing a constitution prohibition of local governments paying property
taxes but city should use board of adjustments process first.
35. Memo To Gary Shimun From Bill Keating Concerning Plowing Of Hospital And Masonic
Hall. The council discussed this and staff was directed to talk to the hospital.
36. Letter To Gary Shimun From JD Williams, State Controller, Giving Thanks For Hosting
Estonian Intern
37. Letter To Gary Shimun From Yvonne Ferrell, Department Of Parks & Recreation,
Regarding The STORE Program - Mr. Killen requested that this item be forwarded to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
38. Letter To Steven Holt, Toothman-Orton, From Michael Peck, Mountain Power Electrical
Contractors, Re Sewage Lift Station #8 - Mr. Killen requested that the City invoke its
contract provisions bond forfeitures, etc.
39. Letter To Henry Scott, Weaver Van Duesen Insurance, From Michael Peck Mountain
Power Electrical Contractors, Re Sewage Station
40. Letter To Gary Shimun From Charles Ruch, BSU, Regarding Idaho Small Business
Development Center
41. Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated April 2, 1996 - Final Plat Rustic village
to council
42. Action Update - Mr. Killen reviewed the items listed.
Staff Reports
43. City Manager - 1. The council noted a written report.
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2. Recreation Director Bob Peckham will officially start on April 29th.
3. City Planner interviews will take place next week.
4. Mr. Shimun reported the time -lost injury of public works employee George
Reynolds.
43. City Attorney The council noted a written report.
44. City Clerk/Treasurer 1. Presented a quarterly report to be published. Mr. Colton
moved to acknowledge the report. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried.
2. Requested approval for a hand check in the amount of $15 5, 5 51.23 to pay off the
LID #2 Interim Warrants following receipt of funding from the sale of LID Bonds on May
1, 1996. Mr. Killen moved to approve the request. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
3. Reported that the Interim Warrants for LID No. 5 had expired and needed to be
extended. Since they were already expired, Mr. Henderson requested authority for the
may to sign extension. After discussion, Ms. Arp moved to approve the request. Mr.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
45. Mr. Eckhardt 1. Reported that the Urban Renewal Board would meet at 11:30 A.M.
Tuesday April 30th. and that a preliminary "taking" map should be available then.
2. Reported that final engineering and bid documents for the Urban Renewal Project
should be ready in mid -June.
46. Mr. Martens 1. Asked about work on Out -of -City User Fees - Mr. Shimun
reported that Mr. Peckham would work on a procedure as soon as he began work.
2. Reported on his discussion with Wayne Larson about the possibility of a Home
Page on the World Wide Web. Staff had already considered this and was investigating.
3. Reported that he would miss the first meeting in June.
47. Mr. Colton 1. Reported that he had some discussion with the private industry
council who had a program for work crews of kids under adult supervision who might be
able to help maintain parks.
2. Suggested that the city follow through with its invitation to the Board of Health to
hold its November meeting in McCall and to keep pressure on DEQ notwithstanding the
recent agreement with the J-Ditch landowners.
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48. Mrs. Arp 1. Noted that lane markers on Highway 55 were faded and it was not clear
where turn lanes, etc.
2. Noted a number of political signs were located in the public right-of-way.
3. Asked about parking at the new Engens Realty Office. Mr. Shimun reported that
the parking lot was now large enough for cars to turn around and enter highway 55
without backing on to it.
49. Mr. Killen 1. Reported of an incident where someone accidentally triggered a 911 call.
The dispatcher called back then the police came. There were minors present and the
police officers took the minors aside and interviewed them out of the presence of parents.
He then asked that staff report back on what is the protocol in these circumstances.
2. He obtained and provided to staff copies of 1% initiative. Staff is to analyze and
report back.
Adjournment
50. Without further business Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
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