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McCall City Council
Thursday, May 9, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 7:00 P.M.
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Ms. Arp and Messrs. Colton, Martens, Eckhardt, and Killen answered the roll call. Staff
members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, City Clerk-
Treasurer Jim Henderson, City Engineer Jackie De Clue, Airport Manager Dale Points and
Recreation Director Bob Peckham.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
Minutes of April 25, 1996 - Regular Meetin~ Mr. Martens moved to approve the
minutes. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated Ma}~ 6, 1996 Mr. Eckhardt moved to
approve the claims listed on the report. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Payroll Report Dated Apri123, 1996 Ms. Atp moved to approve the payroll. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
The mayor called for public comment. The following were heard:
Recreation Director Bob Peckham appeared and asked for guidance re: resident and
nonresident fees. He had explored several options and was concerned about lack of public
notice. He recommended delaying implementation until October 1, 1996. Mr. Colton
moved to accept the recommendation and delay the implementation of nonresident fees
until October 1, 1996. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carded unanimously.
Linda Corder of McCall Vision 20/20 made a presentation about cleanup week, May 12 -
18. and requested the closure of East Lake Street between the Hotel McCall and Pine
Street. Ms. Arp moved to approve the request subject to the approval of'the Police and
Fire Chiefs. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
General Aviation Leases - Albatross Air, Inc.; Payette River Industries, Inc.; James
Campbell; Robert T Hitchcock; Joint With Campbell And Hitchcock; Rodney Neilson
Dale Points made a report. After discussion, the matter was tabled while the Airport
Manager and City Attorney resolved questions about the status of leasehold improvements
upon expiration of the leases.
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Variance Request - Keith Stein. Steve Milleman representing the applicant, made a
presentation. After Discussion, Mr. Colton moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions
Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Board, Committee And Commission Minutes Requiring Action
McCall Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes For April 9, 1996 - The
council acknowledged the minutes. No action was requested or taken.
McCall Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Of April 16, 1996 - Variance
Request - McCall Woodworks. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion, Ms. Atp
moved to adopt the Findings And Conclusions of the commission and approve the
variance. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing(s) Noticed For 8:00 P.M.
Judicial Confirmation - Golf Course Irrigation Sl~stem Financing Mayor Killen
announced the place and time of the hearing. He then read a letter from outside counsel
Mike Moore of Moore & McFadden Chartered describing the procedures for the hearing
and subsequent actions. The mayor asked for public testimony. Ted Whiteman, Chairman
of the Golf Advisory Committee testified, noted that the committee had been working on
an irrigation system for six years. He opined that the project was vitally necessary for the
golf course. He recommended that the council approve and move forward with the
judicial confirmation. Since no one else wished to be heard, the mayor closed the hearing
to public testimony at 8:10 P.M. The clerk reported that proper notice had been given.
The mayor ordered the matter to the May 23d agenda.
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Old Business
Proposed Rio Vista LID - Mr. Henderson gave a report pointing out the parcels whose
owners opposed or supported the L.I.D noting than of those responding to a survey the
results were 2 to 1 against creating the L.I.D Mr. Killen moved to not create the LI.D
at this time. Ms. Atp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
General Aviation Lease - Albatross Air Ina et aL (Continued from Item 8). Mr. Burton
presented revised paragraphs. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to table the leases until
the next meeting and directing staff to conduct a survey of lease rates and report back with
information collected and sources. Mr. Martens then expressed that he was reluctant to
act on information such as these leases unless he had time to read them. Mr. Shimun
asked for a definitive statement of the council regarding the cut-off time for council action
items. After discussion the council directed staff to establish a cutoff time of 12:00 noon
on the Monday before each council meeting unless a member of the council requested that
a given item be placed on the council agenda.
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Court Services Agreement - Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Eckhardt moved to
approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Memo And Subdivision Agreement To Cit~ Council From Staff Concerning Balshae
Subdivision Mr. Burton gave a report. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the agreement
subject to staff completing bonding calculations. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton and Ms.
Arp voted "aye." The motion carried.
Adiustment Of Utilit}, Account- Fred & Margaret Brown Mr. Henderson gave a report
pointing out that the payment billed on January 19, 1996 and due February 10, 1996 was
not in fact received until February 21, 1996. Therefore the penalties were appropriately
applied. He further pointed out the Mr. Brown's statement indicated that the front desk
clerk photocopied the wrong check. In fact the city does not routinely photocopy checks.
The desk clerk had written her reply on a photocopy sent in by Mr. Brown. Mr. Killen
moved to deny the adjustment. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Adiustment Of Utilit~ Account - Richard Bermensolo Mr. Henderson gave a report,
pointing out that the city had changed its P.O. Box number in August at the request of the
Post Office. The question of several thousand utilities bills already printed was brought up
at that time. The post office stated that the city's mail would be sorted based on being
addressed to the city regardless of the box number on the address and since then more
than 15,000 utility bills had been delivered with no evidence of misrouting. The utility bill
produced on March 14th and due on April 10th was in fact received on April 15th. Mr.
Martens moved to deny the adjustment. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried.
Grant of Right of WaF Joan and Edwin Catlett. Mr. Killen moved to accept the grant.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Notice of Public Hearing - Budget Amendment Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr.
Martens moved to set a hearing for June 13, 1996 at 7:15 P.M. to consider amending the
fiscal year 1995-96 budget. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Consent Calendar
Appeal Of William Wallace Vs. McCall City Planning And Zoning Commission - Jim
Thackery asked about the definition of a building footprint and was informed that the P&Z
had made one determination but the matter was to be taken up by the council on May 23d
Letter To Mike Moore, Moore & McFadden, From Jim Henderson Re East Highway 55
LID No. 5
Letter To Floyd Ayers, Seattle Northwest Securities Corp., From Ted Burton Regarding
City Urban Renewal Agency Bonding For Public Improvements - Mr. Eckhardt asked if
there was a response. Mr. Burton reported that Mr. Ayers had met with Mr. Burton, Mr.
Shimun and Mr. Henderson that day.
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Letter To Idaho Counties Risk Management Program From Jim Henderson On Preparing
Budget - Policy Number 1302115123195
Letter To Tom Olson, Valley County Board Of Commissioners, From Gary Shimun
Regarding Separate Planning And Zoning Commissions
Letter To Gary Shimun From Robert Jossis, Montgomery Watson, Discussing Cost
Differences -Water Treatment Plant Mr. Martens asked the status of legal action. Mr.
Burton reported the outside counsel had reviewed records. Mr. Martens asked if we
agree with the points in the letter. Mr. Burton stated that we do not.
Letter To Michael Smith, DEQ, From Kirby Vickers, JUB, Commenting On High Rate
Land Application Pilot Study For City. Ms. Atp asked if there had been a response. Mr.
Shimun reported that there had not.
Letter To Gary Shimun From Michael Smith, DEQ, Re Wastewater Treatment Plant Sand
Filter Rehabilitation And Construction Project
Memo To Gary Shimun From Richard Kinder, Toothman-Orton, Concerning Site
Drainage From Water Treatment Plant
Memo To Gary Shimun From Richard Kinder, Toothman-Orton, Expressing Concern
About Water System Improvement - Golf Course Sod Restoration
Letter To Maureen Finnerty, Idaho Board Of Health And Welfare, From Gary Shimun
Regarding Place For November Meeting - Mr. Killen asked if there had been a response.
Mr. Shimun reported that there had not.
Memo To Gary Shimun From Bill Keating On Bus Barns
Memo On Special Training And Review Session For Agencies, Boards, Commissions And
Committees - Mr. Martens asked about responses. Mr. Shimun reported that only a few
have R.S.V.P. so far.
Memo To WCH RC& D Sponsors Re WCH RC & D Video
West Central Highlands RC & D Area Minutes Of April 17, 1996
Valley County Communications Center Committee Meeting Of April 6, 1996
Action Update - Mayor Killen reviewed all the items on the Action Update.
Staff Reports
Cit}, Manager
a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Shimun reported that he had conducted interviews for a planner and selected
one and was waiting for an acceptance.
c. Mr. Killen asked if the Airport Ministorage had a building permit. Mr. Shimun
reported that one had been issued.
d. Mr. Killen asked about the property tax issue. Mr. Shimun suggested that we ask
the county commissioners to waive the taxes.
City Attorney
a. The council noted a written report.
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b. Mr. Burton reported that the draft ordinance for amending the zoning ordinance had
been given to the City Planning and Zoning Commission and will go to the Impact P & Z
at their next meeting. There is also a draft ordinance that implements the downtown
subcommittee recommendation.
c. Mr. Burton reported of the meeting with Mr. Ayers - re Urban Renewal Bonds
d. Mr. Burton reported that Trey Knipe will do appraisals of Railroad Right of Way
parcels.
e. Mr. Killen asked about the Flynn Lane extension and was informed that it, in its L-
shaped configuration, was a part of the Carico LID (No. 4).
f. Mr. Killen asked if Mr. Burton had approved the Master Lease Agreement with
First Security Bank and was informed that certain provisions needed revision or
clarification. First Security had been notified and was working on amending language.
Cit~ ClerMTreasurer Mr. Henderson gave a report on his analysis of the effects of
Proposition One noting that the effects are probably not significant to McCall in the short
run.
Public Works Director - The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
Ms. Atp - had no report.
Mr. Eckhardt - Suggested using the windows of the vacant Shaver's building to inform
the public on items such as the urban renewal plan. Staff to investigate
Mr. Martens-
a. Asked about a fence operation on 3rd street that seems close to street.
investigate.
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b. Has the trespass by Lakeshore Disposal been cleaned up Mr. Shimun reported that
it had.
c. Reported that he had met with Dan Krahn and was informed that he and Jodel
were no longer interested in serving on Transportation Advisory Committee. However all
former members of the new committee.
Mr. Colton Asked if we had answered Alana Shoemakers and other's questions from the
last meeting? Mr. Shimun reported that the responses were being developed. Asked
about grading gravel streets and the work on Chula Drive. Mr. Shimun did not have
details of public works departments activities and would report back.
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Mr. Killen -
a. Asked about a McCall Home Page - Mr. Henderson reported that he had just
received a proposal from Governet who is developing an internet based system under
contract from A.I.C however there was a one time charge of $3,000 to participate as part
of the Beta Group. Mr. Killen suggested that the charge may be excessive given that our
own internet provider offered a similarly labelled service. Staff is to investigate further,
b. Reported that he had received a letter from the Chairman of Thunder Mountain
Days Committee inviting the city to participate.
Adjournment
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Without further business, Mr. Martens moved to adjourn. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
Mayor
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