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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 8, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 7:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, and Mr. Killen answered the
roll call. A quorum was present. Staff members present were City Attorney Ted Burton
and City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
3. Minutes of August 1, 1996 - Special Meeting Ms. Arp moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Minutes of July 27, 1996 - Special Meeting Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes.
Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Minutes of July 25, 1996 - Regular Meeting Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried. unanimously.
Minutes of July 24, 1996 - Special Meeting Ms. Arp moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
7. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated August 2, 1996 Mr. Martens moved to
approve the claims listed on the report and MR. Eckhardt seconded. After discussion, the
motion carried unanimously.
8. Payroll Report Dated July 30, 1996 Mr. Eckhardt moved to approve the payroll. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
9. Payroll Report Dated July 29, 1996 Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll. Ms. Arp
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
10. Mr. Burton introduced Boy Scouts Jon and Josh Gunther who were working on their
"Citizenship in the Community" merit badge.
11. Mr. Martens asked to add the matter of bids on the golf course irrigation system to the
agenda. Mike Combs gave a report noting that the one bid received was considerably
higher than the engineer's estimate and the budget for the project. After discussion, Mr.
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Killen moved to reject all bids and direct staff to call for bids again. Mr. Colton seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
12. Appeal Of P & Z Decision - George and Sally Sloan Mr. Killen reviewed the Planning
and Zoning Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the cited portions
of the City Code. After lengthy discussion, Mr. Colton moved to uphold the findings and
conclusions of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
13 Cambridge Internet Service And Equipment Location Mr. Burton gave a report. After
discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve agreement subject to clarification on termination
terms. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr.
Eckhardt and Mr. Martens voted "aye." The motion carried.
14. Proposed Budget For Fiscal Year 1997 - Notice Of Public Hearing - Mr. Henderson
gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve a preliminary budget of
$20,290,785 and set a public hearing for 7:00 P.M. August 29, 1996 at City Hall. Mr.
Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
15. Deed Of Easement - Payment To Jerrold Smith Mr. Killen moved to approve the
payment. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business
16. Purchase Of Right Of Way For Bike Paths - Idaho Department Of Water Resources
Mr. Burton gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreements with the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Mr. Colton seconded. At a
roll call vote. Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp, Mr. Martens and Mr. Eckhardt voted
"aye." The motion carried.
17. South Loop Waterline - Time Extension Mr. Colton moved to approve Change Order
No. 1 to the Contract with Owyhee Construction granting a two -week time extension.
Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
18. Restaurant Management Agreement - Clubhouse Inc. Mr. Killen noted a correction
and requested that next year's renewal be brought to the council in March. Mr. Killen
moved to approve the contract as corrected. Ms. Arp seconded. Mr. Killen, Ms. Arp,
Mr. Colton, Mr. Eckhardt and Mr. Martens voted "aye." The motion carried.
19. Sewer Capital Improvement Charges - Payette Lakes Water and Sewer District - Mr.
Colton moved to approve the City Engineer's recommendation of $702 Capitalization Fee
and $150 Hook-up Fee.
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20. Water And Sewer Capital Improvement Charges - McCall Airport Hangers After
discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to table the matter until the lease terms and other matters
relating to holding tanks could be clarified. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
21. Water And Sewer Capital Improvement Charges - Energy Seal Systems, Inc. Ms. Arp
moved to approve the City Engineer's recommendation of total fees of $3,000. Mr.
Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
22. Position Vacancy - Cascade Reservoir Coordination Council Representative After
discussion, the council directed staff to obtain more information with respect to
membership, meeting times, etc.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledge and commented on the following as indicated:
23. Letter To West One Bank From Jim Henderson Re Parity Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series
1996
24. Findings And Conclusions - Denial Of Variance To Shoreline And River Environs
Overlay - Herndon
25. Findings And Conclusions - Approving An Administrative Appeal - Price
26. Findings And Conclusions - Denial Of Variance To Shoreline And River Environs
Overlay - McBirney
27. City Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated July 2, 1996
28. City Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated June 18, 1996
29. City Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated June 4, 1996
30. City Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated July 23, 1996
31. City Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated July 9, 1996
32. City Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated June 11, 1996
33. City Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated May 14, 1996
34. Letter To Gary Shimun From Jack Gantz, DEQ, Regarding Pre -Award Grant/Loan
Approval Of Engineering Services And Phase I Costs - Sand Filter Project
35. Fax To Gary Shimun From Gray Young, JR Simplot Co, On Conditional Use Permit
Application - Mixing Structure For J-Ditch Project Mr. Killen asked staff to review the
indemnification provisions.
36. Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan - Public Notice
37. Letter To Robert Jossis, Montgomery Watson, From Gary Shimun Regarding Payment Of
May 5, 1995 Invoice
38. Letter To Silas Gilbert, Montgomery Watson, From Richard Kinder, Toothman Orton, Re
Water Treatment Plant - Continuing Engineering Services
39. Memorandum To Gary Shimun From Jackie DeClue Pertaining To Effective Sediment
And Erosion Control Seminar
40. Water District Update Publication - Summer 1996
41. Letter To Dieuwke Spencer, Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare, From Gary
Shimun Regarding City's Position On Holding Tanks in Rio Vista Area - Mr. Colton
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pointed out that this means a moratorium for part of the area and that he was not aware
the city had taken a position. Mr. Martens pointed out that holding tanks have been
sanctioned the past.
42. Memo To Gary Shimun From Chief Parker On Meal Expenses - Drug Round -Up
43. Memo To Gary Shimun From Mike Combs Concerning Parks Grass Problem &
Resolution
44. Bulletin On 1996 McCall Amateur Final Matches Mr. Martens reported that he had
visited with the golf pro about public play during these matches. He was confident that
the course would be available for open play after about 4:00 P.M. on tournament days.
45. Letter To Mayor From Urban Wessels, Idaho Water And Wastewater Certification Board,
Re New & Advanced Certified McCall City Operators - Jesse Main And Michael McCoy
46. US Army Corps Of Engineers - Public Notice Publication
47. Gem County Farm & City Tour & Barbecue
48. West Central Highlands RC & D Area Meeting Minutes Of July 17, 1996
49. Payette National Forest Eight Year Monitoring Report
50. Mr. Eckhardt reviewed the Action Update.
Staff Reports
51. City Attorney
a. Reported that he had been attending meetings on J-ditch respecting DEQ permits
and environment issues with the mixing station. He noted that 600 acres had been
temporarily lost because of short term seed potato contracts. One participant may not
have enough water rights. Mr. Burton further reported that the pipeline association was
having delaying problems due to the time required to do a proper design. Mr. Killen
asked Mr. Burton to notify DEQ officially
b. Mr. Burton reported that Mr. Brock had left the firm of Carter, Brock and Hinman
and Mr. Carter was less enthusiastic about the Cascade Reservoir Association lawsuit.
c. Mr. Burton reported that the Appeal of the NPDES permit will be filed Monday,
August 12, 1996.
52. City Clerk/Treasurer
a. Mr. Henderson reported that the proceed of the Series 1996 Water Bond had been
received.
b. Mr. Henderson reported that LID No. 5 (East Highway 55) was nearing
completion and it would soon be time to conduct a hearing on the Final Assessment Roll.
After discussion, the council directed staff to place it on the agenda for discussion prior to
the hearing and to make sure all of the previous comments had been addressed.
c. Reported that the final grant payment on the Airport Improvement Project 1994
had been received, closing the project.
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53. Public Works Director - The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
54. Mr. Martens - Asked staff members present to remind Mr. Shimun about the Bike Path
Update.
55. Mr. Colton Had no report.
56. Mrs. Arp - Had no report.
57. Mr. Eckhardt Had no report.
58. Mr. Killen
a. Reported that President Clinton signed clean water bill amendments and requested
that Mr. Shimun check on what we could do to obtain funding.
b. Reported that he had attended the Payette Lakes Water Quality and noted that we
do have the ability to test for strep - coliform. Need to test water input to plant for
coliforms etc.
c. Reminded staff of previous direction to break the lease for the golf course storage
site.
Adjournment
59. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 9:45 PM.
ATTEST:
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