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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 The ordinance was originally in Title VII which has been repealed and reenacted elsewhere but the provisions for animal drawn conveyances had been omitted.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 Minutes, McCa11 City Council August 22, 1996 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. Page 2 Minutes, McCall City Council August 22, 1996 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. Page 3 Minutes, McCa11 City Council August 22, 1996 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 Page 4 Minutes, McCall City Council August 22, 1996 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. Page 5 Minutes, McCall City Council August 22, 1996 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: Page 6 Mayor