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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1996 05/09 Minutes 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. -2. 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. 10. 11. 12. Minutes, McCall City Council May 9, 1996 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. 13. 14. 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. Page 2 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Minutes, McCall City Council May 9, 1996 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. Page 3 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Minutes, McCall City Council May 9, 1996 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. Page 4 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. Minutes, McCall City Council May 9, 1996 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. Staff to 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. Page 5 Minutes, McCall City Council May 9, 1996 46. 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 47. 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 Page 6