HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1996 08/22MINUTES
McCall City Council
Thursday, August 22, 1996
Call To Order And Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 7:00 P.M.
2. Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Ms. Arp and Mr. Killen answered the roll call. A quorum
was present.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
3. Minutes of August 8, 1996 - Regular Meeting Ms. Arp moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Payment Of Claims
4. Vendor Invoice Additional Approval List Report Dated August 19, 1996 Mr. Martens
moved to approve the claims listed on the report. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
5. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated August 16, 1996 - Mr. Martens moved to
approve the claims listed on the report. Ms. Arp seconded. After discussion, the motion
carried unanimously.
6. Payroll Report Dated August 13, 1996 Mr. Eckhardt 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:
7. Francis Wallace of 315 Mather Road pointed out that there are three operators of animal
drawn conveyances offering rides to the public. He pointed out that there was an
Ordinance passed in 1991 regulating this activity and requiring the operators to clean up
after their animal. The ordinance was originally in Title VII which has been repealed and
reenacted elsewhere but the provisions for animal drawn conveyances had been omitted.
Council directed staff to prepare and ordinance reenacting the 1991 provisions.
Airport Master Plan Update -Mr. Dave Rickerson of Transportation Solution, Inc. gave a
presentation about the future of the McCall Airport.
9. Cottages At Spring. Mountain Ranch - Final Plat Approval - By Andy Locke gave a
staff report. Jim Fronk, representing the applicant gave a presentation. After discussion,
Mr. Killen moved to approve the final plat subject to the preparation and execution of a
subdivision agreement, subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, providing that this development constitutes 35 units toward the 400 unit
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requirement for construction of the east side by-pass by the Spring Mountain Ranch
Developer and subject to all other mandatory requirements. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
10. McCall Bike Trail Project - Status Presentation - Jim Fronk of Toothman Orton
Engineering presented an update of the status of the McCall Bike Trail Project.
11. Conditional Use Permit - McCall Church of God - Andy Locke gave a staff report.
Norma Wertz, representing the applicant responded to council questions. Mr. Killen
moved to adopt the findings, conclusions and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to grant the permit. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
12. Memo To City Council From Andy Locke - Planning & Zoning Minutes / Findings Of
Fact And Conclusions Mr. Locke updated the council on the states of the eleven items
contained in an earlier council packet.
The council recessed at 8:35 P.M. and reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
Old Business
13. Compensation Plan - The mayor asked for comments from city employees. Corporal
Rick Vaughn Police Department stated that he appreciated the work of staff and council
and expressed his support of the plan. Officer Mike Babbitt -Police Department also
expressed his appreciation for the effort that went into the plan. He pointed out that
compensation affects the attrition experienced in the Police Department. Cherry
Woodbury, Clerk/Treasurer Department stated that the deputy clerk should be classified
as the City Clerk. She further suggested hiring an outside source to accomplish the
compensation plan. Corporal Britt Durfee suggested the inclusion of an incentive program
to higher education. Under present plan, employees can cap out and have no way to get
further salary increases. After further discussion Ms. Arp moved to approve a cost -of -
living increase of 2.9% effective October 1, 1996 and to direct staff to report back no
later than September 26th with proposals for an incentive program. Mr. Martens
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
14. Rustic Village - Amended Plat Approval - Andy Locke gave a staff report. Mr. Eckhardt
moved to approve the Amended Plat subject to the conditions recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
15. Employee Grievance - Compensation Plan - Cherry Woodbury - Ms. Woodbury
presented her grievance. The council reviewed the grievance and asked questions of Ms.
Woodbury. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to uphold the previous decisions. Mr.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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16. Employee Grievance - Compensation Plan - Judy Sargent - Ms. Sargent presented her
grievance. The council reviewed the grievance and asked questions of Ms. Sargent. After
Discussion, Mr. Eckhardt moved to uphold the decision of the City Manager. Mr.
Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
17. South Loop Project - Pay Request - Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion Mr.
Eckhardt moved to approve the pay request. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
18. East Highway SS LID - Final Pay Request No. 6 Mr. Shimun gave a report. After
discussion Mr. Martens moved to pay the request. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
19. Calico LID - Pay Request No. 3 Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to
approve the payment. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
20. Floyde Street Construction Mr. Shimun gave a report noting that the priorities for
street construction precluded proceeding with this project at this time. Mr. Killen moved
to adopt the recommendation of staff and defer the project. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and
the motion carried. Staff was directed to communicate this deferral to the property
owners who have previously requested this deferral.
21. Court Services Agreement Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Eckhardt moved to
approve the agreement. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
22. Resolution 16-96 Relating To Golf Course Irrigation Financing - Mr. Henderson gave
a report. Mr. Killen moved to adopt Resolution 16-96. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
New Business
23. DEO Contract Regarding Stormwater Management Studies - Jackie DeClue gave a
report. Mr. Eckhardt moved to enter into the agreement with DEQ. Mr. Martens
seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Eckhardt, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen and Ms. Arp voted
"aye." The motion carried.
24. Stormwater Management Plan - Phase 2 - Toothman Orton Contract Mr. Martens
moved to approve the contract. Mr. Eckhardt seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens,
Mr. Eckhardt, Ms. Arp and Mr. Killen voted "aye."
25. Water Revenue Financing Agent's Fee - West One - Mr. Killen moved to approve the
agreement. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
26. Municipal Airport Lease - Rodney Nielson Mr. Killen moved to approve the lease. Mr.
Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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27. Water Treatment Plant - Materials Testing Services Proposal - Strata Inc. - Mr.
Martens moved to approve the proposal. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
28. Transportation Committee Nominations -Mr. Killen moved to go into session as a
committee of the whole. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Eckhardt moved to direct the mayor to nominate Mr. Ted Whiteman and Mr. Charles
Showers to the Transportation Advisory Committee. Mr. Killen nominated Mr. Whiteman
and Mr. Showers. The council voted unanimously to appoint.
29. Proclamation Request - Kevbank Neighborhood Day - Mr. Martens moved to
authorized the mayor to issue a proclamation to recognize September 12, 1996 as
"Keybank Neighborhood Day." Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
30. Vision 2020 Request For Delegates Mr. Killen moved to ratify the council's earlier
discussion that the Downtown Subcommittee to take the lead on efforts to keep the Post
Office in the downtown area.
Consent Calendar
The council acknowledged receipt of the following:
31. Letter To Gary Shimun From Paul Wakagawa, DEQ, On Wastewater Treatment Plant
Compliance Inspection
32.. Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Richard Kinder, Toothman
Orton, Re Water Treatment Plant Payment No. 7
33. Letter To Gary Shimun From Richard Kinder, Toothman Orton, Regarding Water
Treatment Plant - Payment Requests Retainage
34. Memo To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Richard Kinder, Toothman Orton,
Re Water Treatment Plant Change Order No. 3
35. Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Richard Kinder, Toothman
Orton, On Water Treatment Plant Proposed Change Order No. 3
36. Letter To Gary Shimun From Jack Gantz, DEQ, Concerning Approval Of Addendum -
Sand Filter Rehabilitation And Construction Project
37. Letter To Gary Shimun From Peter O'Neill, SMR, Re Water Treatment Facility And
Related Matters
38. Memo To Bill Petzak From Keir Strickler, Toothman Orton, On South Loop Water Line
39. Letter To Douglas McMaster, Masco, From Richard Kinder, Toothman Orton,
Concerning Warranty Inspection - West Lake Street And Thompson Ave
40. Memo To Scott Acker, Toothman Orton, From Bill Keating Regarding East Lake Street -
Plan Check
41. Letter To Bryan Donaldson, JUB, From Jack Gantz, DEQ, Re Sand Filter Rehabilitation
And Construction Project - Leakage Test
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42. Letter To McCall Mayor From Dirk Kempthorne, US Senate, Regarding Safe Drinking
Water Act
43. Letter To Gary Shimun From Cynda Herrick, Valley County Planning And Zoning
Commission, Re Conditional Use Permit No. 96-14
44. Memo To Mayor And City Council From Gary Shimun Re John Seetin Complaint
45. Letter To Wayne VanCour, Cascade Reservoir Assoc., From Joe King, DEQ, Scheduled
Meeting - August 22nd
46. Letter To Wayne VanCour, Cascade Reservoir Assoc., From Joe King, DEQ, Re August
22nd Meeting
47. Letter To Kimberly Allen, Allen Consulting, From Jackie DeClue Re Birdie Lane
Development
48. Advertisement For Bids - East Lake Street
49. Inspection Report - Dept. Of Labor And Industrial Services
50. Memo To Mayor And Council Members - Letter Of Resignation From Ted Whiteman -
Golf Course Advisory Committee
51. Memo To Idaho Mayors From Graig Foss, Depart Of Lands, Re Urban & Community
Forestry Grant Program sign-up And Grants Training Workshops
52. Action Update
Call For Additional Items
53. Mr. Henderson asked the council to approve the issuance of a hand check not to exceed
$300 for the purpose of mailing out utilities bills for the month of September 1996.
54. Mr. Henderson report the LID #5 - East Highway 55 was complete and ready for the
hearing on the final assessment roll. He pointed out that there were several issues that had
not yet been resolved and asked for direction on the matter. Council directed that the
matter be placed on the agenda of the special meeting on August 29, 1996 for discussion.
Council further directed that the property owners be notified of that meeting.
Staff Reports
55. City Manager a. The council noted a written report.
b. Mr. Shimun reported that the state would soon be resurfacing Highway 55 through
the city and there were two projects requiring crossing the highway that should be
accomplished before the resurfacing. The projects were a stormwater project at Railroad
Avenue costing $13,981 and water project at Stibnite Street costing $12,980.55. After
discussion, Mr. Killen moved to approve the projects. Mr. Eckhardt seconded and the
motion carried.
56. City Attorney - The council noted a written report.
57. City Clerk/Treasurer - Mr. Henderson reported on a meeting with Governet about
developing a homepage for the city on the World Wide Web.
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58. City Engineer - The council noted a written report.
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
59. Mr. Eckhardt - Had no report.
59. Mr. Martens -
a. Reminded staff of direction about efforts to control erosion in legacy park without
using rock.
b. Asked the status of replacing the Park Street Trailer Court fence. Mr. Shimun
reported that the owner had been notified.
c. Asked if there was funding for the realignment of Deinhardt Lane away from the
airport runway. He was informed that it is not eligible for FAA funds.
d. Asked if the city conducted exit interviews with departing employees. Mr. Shimun
reported that he had conducted some exit interviews.
e. Reported that he had noticed a septage truck dumping at the treatment plant and
was surprised that septage was not going to the county facility. Mr. Shimun reported that
the facility was not ready and would not be for some time.
60. Mrs. Arp - Had no Report.
61. Mr. Killen -
a. Pointed out that the City Code doesn't provide for fee for Conditional Use Permits
even though a rate resolution did contain a fee.
b. Noted that Fairway Park does not seem to be adequately irrigated.
Adjournment
62. Without further business Mr. Eckhardt moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 12:45 A.M.
ATTEST:
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