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McCall City Council
Thursday, June 27, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Council President Arp at 7:00 PM.
2. Mr. Martens, Mr. Colton and Ms. Arp answered the roll call. A quorum was present.
Staff members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, City
Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson, City Engineer Jacqueline DeClue and City Planner
Andrew Locke.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
3. Minutes of June 13, 1996 - Regular Meeting Mr. Colton moved to approve the
minutes. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
4. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated June 21, 1996 Mr. Martens moved to
approve the claims on the report. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
5. Payroll Report Dated June 18, 1996 Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll. Ms.
Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Ms. Arp then called for public comment. The following were heard.
6. Mr. Shimun introduced Mr. Andrew Locke, newly hired City Planner to the council.
7. Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Vacation Of Public Right Of
Way - John Carey Mr. Colton moved to accept the findings and conclusions of the
City Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules requiring three readings and
reading in full for the purpose of considering Ordinance No. 698 vacating a public right-
of-way. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll -call vote, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp seconded and Mr.
Martens voted "aye." Themotion carried. Mr. Burton read the Ordinance by title. Mr.
Martens moved to adopt Ordinance No. 698. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote,
Mr. Martens, Mr. Colton, and Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion carried.
Agenda Items Noticed For 7:15 P.M.
Mayor Killen arrived at 7:15 P.M. and presided at the remainder of the meeting.
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8. Notice Of Appeal - Sign Approval - Sally Sloane Willis Sullivan III representing Sally
Sloane presented oral argument that the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission
should be overturned. Mr. Burton present oral argument that the decision be upheld. Mr.
Sloane presented a rebuttal. The parties will have ten days each to submit written briefs.
Public Comment (Continued)
The mayor then returned to public comment. The following were heard:
9. Letter To Gary Shimun From Jerome Mapp, Ida Ore, Re Water Improvement Project -
South Loop - ICDBG 95-III-29-ED Sue Davidson of Ida Ore gave a presentation. Ms.
Arp moved to approve the payment of $7,000 to Ida -Ore. Mr. Colton seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. Ms. Davidson pointed out that the city needed to appoint an
ADA Coordinator. By consensus, the council appointed City Clerk Jim Henderson as
ADA Coordinator.
10. Post Office Move - Request For Proposal - Ken Twergo representing the Downtown
Subcommittee requested the city to write letters to the Postal Service and the
Congressional Delegation requesting that the RFP for a building location be limited to the
downtown area. Mayor Killen directed staff to prepare letters as requested and to offer
city help in locating a site. Jack Marshall stated that Vision 20/20 and other groups
should take a strong position to keep a Post Office downtown.
11. Cutler Umbach, President of the McCall Arts and Humanities Council reported that a
subgroup of the council had been formed to study a Performing Arts and Events Center.
The subgroup had hired consultants whose report will be ready in two weeks. The report
will identify the Old Shaver's building as an opportunity.
12. Scott Davenport wanted to know the status of painting crosswalks. Mr. Shimun
reported that painting would already have started except for the wet weather. Mr.
Davenport suggested looking at additional crosswalks.
13. Kathy Showers of Vision 20/20 noted that there are more pedestrians and many people
don't know that they must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Mr. Shimun will ensure
that signs are ordered. Ms. Arp requested the staff relook at locations of crosswalks.
14. Letter To Jim Henderson From Patty White, McCall Arts & Humanities Council, On
McCall Street Painting Patty White made a presentation. Mr. Shimun gave a report.
Mr. Martens moved to approve the request for sidewalk closure for 10:30 A.M. Thursday.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
15. Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid Openings - Report By JUB Engineers Mr. Henderson
reported that the bids were open on June 24, 1996 and that a responsive bid was received
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but J-U-B had several actions to complete before a contract could be awarded. No action
was taken.
16. Resolution No. 12-96 Adopting Policy Regarding Connections To LID and Other
Customer Or Developer Financed Improvements - Mr. Henderson reported that
comments had been received from bond counsel and were incorporated. Council directed
staff to add language to ensure that the policy was discretionary.
The council recessed at 8:55 P.M. and reconvened at 9:05 P.M. while the City Clerk and
City Attorney revised the policy.
Ms. Arp moved to approve the Resolution 12-96 with the revisions. Mr. Colton seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
17. Letter To Dale Points From Jess Bootman, International Comanche Society, regarding
Fly -in On July 12-14th Mr. Shimun gave report that the Comanche Society has
requested that tie -down fees be waived for the fly - in and noted that the current rate
resolution contained no provision to waive the fees. Council directed staff to reply to the
letter accordingly.
New Business
18. Cambridge Telephone Internet Service And Equipment Location - Dan Morris of
Cambridge Telephone gave a presentation with a proposal to locate equipment within
City Hall in exchange for no -cost internet access for the city. Mr. Killen moved to
proceed with developing the proposal as outlined. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carried.
19. Deed Of Dedication - Timothy And Teresa Garber Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr.
Martens moved to accept the dedication. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
20.. Ordinance No. 696 - Segregation Of Assessments - LID No. 3 Mr. Henderson gave a
report. Mr. Martens moved to suspend the rules requiring three readings and reading in
full for consideration of Ordinance No. 696. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Martens, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton and Mr. Killen voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr.
Shimun read the proposed ordinance by title. Mr. Colton moved to adopt Ordinance No.
696. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen and
Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion carried.
21. Memo To Gary Shimun From Jackie DeClue Noting Capital Improvement Charges -
White Leasure Development - Payless and Pizza Factory Mr. Shimun gave a report.
Mr. Killen moved to approve the water capitalization fees as presented. Ms. Arp
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
22. Claim For Damage - Scott Goodman - The council acknowledged receipt of the claim.
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23. Claim For Damajie - Bill Onweiler - The council acknowledged receipt of the claim.
24. Adjustment Of Utility Bill - Lillian Eccher - Mr. Henderson gave a report. Ms. Arp
moved to deny the adjustment. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged the following:
25. Letter To Jack Gantz, DEQ, From Damon McAlister, JUB, Summarizing Wastewater
Treatment Plant Sand Filter Rehabilitation And Construction Project
26. Letter To Larry Kirk, Legislative Audits, From Gary Shimun Regarding The Status Of Funds
Allocated In Challenge Grant
27. Letter To Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, From Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, Re
Water Treatment Plant Project
28 Cascade Reservoir Coordination Council Packet With Agenda Dated June 20, 1996 - Mr.
Shimun reported he had discussed with the Coordination Council and received
information that the council did not want members of the City staff on the Watershed
Advisory Group being formed.
29 Letter To Rick Welch, West Central Highlands RC & D Council, From Russel
Manwaring, Department Of Agriculture, Re WCH RC&D Narrative Report - June 1996
30. Notice From Big Payette Lake Water Quality Council - Public Forum For August 19, 1996
31. Letter To Tom Olson, Valley County Commission, From Sally Goodell, DEQ, Noting
Cascade Reservoir Coordination Council Meeting - June 20, 1996
32. Letter To Barry Semple, Toothman Orton, From Bruce MacEwan, Department Of
Transportation, Re Bike Trails Project Concept Approval
33. Letter To Barry Semple, Toothman Orton, From Bruce MacEwan, Department Of
Transportation, Regarding Mike Trail and Lake Trail Projects - Materials Phase Reports
34. Letter To Gary Shimun From Peter O'Neill, SMR, Regarding Appointment To Golf
Advisory Committee - Bill McMurray
35. Memo To Gary Shimun From Bill Keating Reporting Of Double Water Meters And
Payment Of Late Charges
36. McCall Recreation Department - June Programs Notice
37. Letter To Gary Shimun From Faye And Jim Cosloff - Complementing Fire Department
On Fast Response
38. Mr. Martens reviewed the Action Update.
Call For Additional Items
39. The council discussed the requirement that members of certain advisory committees be
city residents. Mr. Killen moved to expunge the residency requirement. Mr. Colton
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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40. Mr. Henderson presented a report that the approval of Change Order No. 2, which added
graveled streets to the Carico L.I.D. project, constituted increasing the scope of the
project over that described in the enacting ordinance. Such changes require a public
hearing and amendment to the enacting ordinance. Since the gravel had already been
applied, Mr. Henderson recommended that the cost of the graveling be paid from the
City's Street Fund Budget. Mr. Martens moved to approve the recommendation. Mr.
Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Staff Reports
41. City Manager The council noted a written report.
42. City Attorney a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Burton presented the Ordndorff & Trout Proposals for legal services. After
discussion Mr. Killen moved to adopt proposal 3 which provided for an $80 hourly fee
and 20% contingency. Mr. Killen moved to adopt proposal 4 which was a full
contingency. Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Mr. Martens, Ms.
Arp and Mr. Colton voted "aye." The motion carried.
43. City Clerk/Treasurer a. The council noted a written report on impact fees.
b. Mr. Henderson requested authority to issue a Hand Check to pay for postage for
mailing utility bills for July 1996. Ms. Arp moved to approved the issuance of a hand
check in an amount not to exceed $300 for the purpose of mailing out July utility bills.
Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
44. Mr. Shimun presented a proposed contract for painting of lines on the Airport. Mr.
Martens moved to approve the contract. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Martens, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Killen voted "aye."
45. Public Works Director The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
46. Mr. Martens Asked the status of the stop light at My Fathers Place and was informed
that the light would be placed at Lenora and Highway 55 in view of the construction of
the Boulevard.
47. Mr. Colton - Had noticed the youth work crews set up by the private industry council
and as if there were any comments. Mr. Shimun reported that there had been none.
48. Mrs. Arp a. Had noticed a travel trailer in use at Davis and Lick Creek and
asked if this was a legal use. Staff to investigate and report back. She then reported on
her attendance at the AIC Conference in Post Falls.
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49. Mr. Killen a. Asked about the progress on the J-Ditch project and was informed
that the project was proceeding but was a possibility that it would not be completed this
year.
b. Noted that he had received a letter from Jim Townley alleging the commercial use
of residential property in Rio Vista. Mr. Shimun reported that he had received the same
letter and was investigating the allegations.
c. Asked about police reassignments. Mr. Shimun reported LT. Donica was not
back on day shift, that Chris Yensen had resigned, that Britt Durfee had been promoted to
Sergeant and that Mike Babbit had been promoted from support technician to patrol
officer.
d. Asked about travel trailers being placed on property along Chipmunk lane for the
summer. Mr. Shimun reported that this activity had been going on for years and that he
would investigate for zoning violations if any.
e. Asked if the costs of repairing the sewer line by M-Resorts had been recovered.
Mr. Shimun reported that he had just received and accounting of the damages from the
sewer district and would be billed to M-Resorts shortly.
Adjournment
50. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
Mayor
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