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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1996 07/25MINUTES McCall City Council 7: 00 PM Thursday, July 25, 1996 Call To Order And Roll Call 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 7:00 P.M. 2. Messrs. Colton, Killen, Martens, Eckhardt and Ms. Arp answered the roll call. A quorum was present. Staff members present were City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton and City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson. Minutes Of Previous Meetings 3. Minutes of July 11, 1996 - Regular Meeting Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 4. Minutes of July 8, 1996 Special Meeting Ms. Arp moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Payment Of Claims 5. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated July 22, 1996 Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims listed on the report. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 6. Payroll Report Dated July 15, 1996 Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Public Comment City Employees Cherry Woodbury and Judy Sargent stated that they had filed a grievance respecting compensation. By consensus the council set August 22, 1996 to hear the grievance. Resolution No. 15-96 Pertaining To Bond Insurance Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution No. 1.5-96. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 9. Application For Payment No. 6 - Water Treatment Plant Mr. Shimun gave a staff report. Ms. Arp moved to approve Application for Payment No. 6 to Contractors Northwest, Inc. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, McCall City Council July 25, 1996 Public Hearing 10. At 7:15 Mayor Killen announced that it was time and place noticed for a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan. Mr. Burton gave a staff report. Mr. Killen and Mr. Eckhardt also provided background information. The clerk read a letter from John Russell opposing the inclusion of the Alpine Theater property in Group A of the proposed plan. The mayor then opened the hearing for public testimony. Cherry Woodbury appeared and suggested that the Alpine Theater be moved to another location. Since no one else wished to be heard, Mayor Killen then closed the hearing to public testimony. After discussion Mr. Killen moved to suspend the rules requiring reading in full and reading at three consecutive meetings for the purpose of adopting Ordinance No. 699 Amending the Urban Renewal Plan. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Killen, Ms Arp, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens and Mr. Colton voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr. Burton read the proposed Ordinance by title. Mr. Killen moved to adopt Ordinance No. 699, Mr. Martens seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Killen, Mr. Martens, Mr. Eckhardt, Ms. Arp and Mr. Colton voted "aye." The motion carried Old Business 11. Compensation Plan - Mr. Henderson gave a staff report. After discussion, council directed staff to solicit comments from employees and to prepare an analysis of the cost of the proposed plan. 12. Pay Request No. 10 / Project Walk Through - Water System Improvements - Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr. Colton moved to pay Pay Request No. 10 to MASCO, Inc. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 13. South Loop Water Improvement Project - Request For Payment - Ida Ore Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr. Martens moved to approve the payment to Ida -Ore. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 14. South Loop Water Line - Request For Funds - Ida Ore Mr. Shimun gave a report. Ms. Arp moved to approve the payment to Ida -Ore. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 15. City Manager's Goals And Objectives Mr. Shimun presented his Goals and Objectives for the coming year. Mr. Killen moved to accept and adopt the proposed Goals and Objectives noting that they are listed in order of priority and requesting that the City Manager provide a status report at the council's first meeting in January. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Page 2 Minutes, McCall City Council July 25, 1996 New Business 16. Request For Funds Authorized Signatures - Department Of Commerce Mr. Shimun gave a report. By consensus the council designated Mr. Killen and Mr. Henderson as authorized signers. 17. Claim For Damage - Brian Charles - Carpet Damage Due To Road Oil The council acknowledged the claim and directed that it be forwarded to the insurance carrier. 18. Request For Adjustment Of Utilitv Account - Pare Udell Mr. Henderson gave a report noting that the enacting Ordinance contain no provision for waiving late charges. Ms. Arp moved to deny the adjustment. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Consent Calendar 1.9. Memorandum To Contractors Northwest, Automation Electronics, City Manager From Richard Orton, Toothman Orton Re Partnering Meeting Of 7/2/96. By consensus, the council set a special meeting for 8:00 A.M. August 1, 1996 to consider any change orders that arise from this meeting. 20. Letter To Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, From Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, Regarding McCall Water Treatment Plant Project 21. Memo To Gary Shimun From John Lewinski Commenting On Septic Hauling 22. Letter To Robert Robichaud, NPDES Permit Unit, From Joy Palmer, DEQ, On 401 Water Quality Certification 23. Letter To Gary Shimun From Damon McAlister, JUB, Re Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project - DEQ Application For Revolving Loan 24. Letter To Jack Gantz, DEQ, From Gary Shimun Submitting For Review Application For Revolving Loan - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project 25. Letter To Jack Gantz, DEQ, From Gary Shimun Requesting Design And Cost Approval - Wastewater Treatment Plant 26. Letter To Gary Shimun From Philip Millam, EPA, Re NPDES Permit No. ID-002023-1 27. Letter To Council Members From TL Steiner Requesting Council To Table Floyde Street Extension 28. Letter To Gary Shimun From Roger & Joan Norrdin Regarding Floyde Street Extension 29. Letter To Council From Maurice Brown Concerning Floyde Street Extension 30. Memo To Gary Shimun From Bill Keating Regarding Dust Oiling In Carico Subdivision 31. Memo To Gary Shimun From Michael Combs Re Toothman Orton & Masco Walk Through 32. Resignation Letter To Chief Parker From Lance Rogers 33. Letter Of Appreciation To Chief Parker From Betty Woods Concerning Carla Donica 34. Letter Of Appreciation To Chief Parker From Steven Dye For Officers' Response 35. Letter Of Appreciation To Chief Parker From Dennis Charney, Deputy Attorney General, Concerning Carla Donica's Assistance On State V. Byars Case 36. Letter Of Complaint To Mayor From Gary Peterson - Chamber Of Commerce 37. Cascade Reservoir Coordinating Council Meeting Notes Dated May 20, 1996 Page 3 Minutes, McCall City Council July 25, 1996 38. Notice To ICRMP Subscribers From James Furniss Re Key For Semi -Annual Claims Loss Run 39. West Central Highlands RC & D Council Agenda For July 17, 1996 40. The Action Update was reviewed by Ms. Arp. Staff Reports 41. City Mana,!er. a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Shimun was directed to schedule and update briefing on the progress of the bike trail project. 42. City Attorney a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Burton reported on the receipt of an agreement respecting Al Feers' property near Railroad Avenue. c. Reported the Cambridge Telephone agreement was awaiting review the Company's attorney. d. Mr. Burton further reported that the building inspector had "Red Tagged" Miracle Heights Camp - Fire Code Violations - and that the council may be required to hear an appeal. Mr. Killen questioned whether or not the City should hear the appeal as the camp was outside the city limits. Mr. Burton stated that the council should hear any appeals to decisions by the building inspector. 43. City Clerk/Treasurer a. Mr. Henderson requested the authority to issue a hand check in an amount not to exceed $300 for the purpose of mailing out August utility bills. Mr. Killen moved to authorize the issuance of such a check. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. b. Mr. Henderson requested that the council approve a supplemental list of claims for contract and debt service payments. Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the claims. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 44. Mr. Colton Had no report. Page 4 Minutes, McCall City Council July 25, 1996 45. Mrs. Arj a. Reported on discussions with Morgan Masner about the Chipmunk right-of-way and complaints about dust. b. Had received complaints about dead grass art in parks. c. Commented that Planning and Zoning Commissions were having quorum problems. She suggest some meetings to get interest going. d. Reported that she had agreed to serve on the AIC Legislative Committee. e. Asked about the generic instructions for conducting appeals and hearings. Mr. Burton was instructed to prepare such a set of instructions. 46. Mr. Eckhardt Reported that he had been actively working on the Urban Renewal project. 47. Mr. Martens a. Asked about the reply briefs for the Sloan Appeal. He was informed that that the briefs would be handed out at the July 27th meeting. b. Had noted sign violations at the "Slant" building on East Lake Street. Mr. Shimun reported that there had already been enforcement action. c. Noted that the staff need to follow-up and ensure compliance on the Rollie Hamell property. d. Also noted that the removal of barbed wire fence on the Taber property had not been accomplished. 48. Mr. Killen a. Passed on a letter from the Crystal Beach Association that they had been notified that there water was being turned off and notice was being given too early in the morning. b. Passed to staff a letter from Ketchum City Council asking the city to join a coalition to gain authority to regulate speed on state highways within city limits. c Asked about the status of the Super 8 Motel construction. Mr. Shimun reported that only a foundation permit had been issued. The developer had some discussions with the Planning and Zoning Commission but had presented no plans or an application for any other building permits. Page 5 Minutes, McCall City Council July 25, 1996 d. Passed on to staff an invitation from Camp Morrison celebrating a "30 years in McCall Community Appreciation Week." e. Asked the status of the trailer court fencing on Park Street. Mr. Shimun reported that he had prepared a letter requesting compliance with the conditions of the conditional use permit. f. Requested that staff get a closure on the Floyde Street extension issue. Adjournment 49. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 9:59 P.M. ATTEST: Page 6