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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 13, 1997
Call To Order And Roll Call
1. The meeting was called to order by Council President Arp at 7:00 P.M. Messrs. Colton,
Martens and Ms. Arp answered the roll call. A quorum was present. Staff members
present were City Manager Gary Shimum, City Attorney Ted Burton, City Clerk -
Treasurer Jim Henderson, City Engineer Jacqueline DeClue and Police Chief Carla
Donica.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s)
2. Minutes Of February 27, 1997 - Regular Meeting Mr. Martens moved to approve the
minutes. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Minutes of March 13, 1997 - Special 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 March 7,1997 Mr. Burton pointed out that
a claim by Givens Pursey for legal services exceeded the agreed upon amount and should
not be paid. Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims listed on the report except the
Givens Pursey claim. Ms. Arp seconded. After discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
5. Payroll Report Dated February 25, 1997- Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll.
Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried.
Public Comment
The council president then called for public comment. The following were heard:
6. Several citizens present asked to speak on the Local Option Tax. The item was moved
forward on the agenda.
Rod Neilsen suggested that a committee be formed to study options that can be accepted.
Sondra Skinner, President of the McCall Chamber of Commerce reported on the results
of a survey of chamber members. The chamber is forming a committee to work on
promotion. She pointed out that the projects to need to be very definite.
Bill McMurry stated that the key is selling enough projects and asked if the tax must be
used only for resort related project and was informed that it was not. He also advanced
the notion that the tax be used to service a bond so that projects could be completed in a
timely manner.
After further discussion council by consensus directed staff to advertise for member to
serve on the committee, that the committee represent a broad spectrum of the community,
and that the committee bring back recommendations.
Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Requiring Action
7. Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated March 4, 1997 Ms. DeClue gave a
report noting that the Sign Ordinance Enforcement deadline was approaching and that the
commission had not quite completed its work and requested an extension until July 1,
1997. Mr. Shimun recommended that the deadline be extended. Mr. Burton presented
proposed Ordinance No. 709 that would extend the enforcement deadline to July 1, 1997.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules requiring three readings and reading in full. Mr.
At a roll call vote Messrs. Colton, Martens and Ms. Arp vote "aye." The motion carried.
Mr. Burton read the ordinance by title as follows:
"An Ordinance of the City of McCall, Idaho, relating to the deadline for the removal of
nonconforming signs; declaring and emergency; and providing an effective date."
Mr. Martens moved to adopt Ordinance No. 709. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call
vote, Messrs. Martens and Colton and Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion carried.
8. Transportation Advisory Committee - Minutes of February 20, 1997 Mr. Martens
moved to go into a committee of the whole council to consider that appointment of a
member of the Transportation Advisory Committee. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. Mr. Colton moved to direct the acting mayor to appoint Troy
Campbell to the Transportation Advisory Committee. Now out of session as a committee
of the whole council, Ms. Arp appointed Troy Campbell to the Transportation Advisory
Committee. Mr. Martens moved to approve the appointment. Mr. Colton seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
9. Pay Request No. 7 - South Loop Water Project - Mr. Shimun gave a report and
recommended payment. Mr. Martens moved to approve the payment. Ms. Arp seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
10. Application For Payment No. 14 Water Treatment Plant - Mr. Shimun gave a report
that the plant was on line and charging the system. Mr. Colton moved to approve the
payment. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Request For Proposal For Legal Services - Mr. Martens moved to table this item to the
next meeting when all council members could participate in the discussion. Mr. Colton
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business
12. Proposal To Refund LID No. 3 (SMR) Bonds- Mr. Henderson reported that he had
received a proposal from Robert Haight of Scotts Valley, California stating that there was
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a buyer interested in buying a "bank qualified" tax-exempt bond issue at a significantly
lower interest rate. He further reported that there were some issues with the proposal to
be ironed out but that the proposal looked favorable and could reduce the interest charges
that the property owners in L.I.D. No. 3 were required to pay.
13. Request To Trade In Police Department Vehicles - Ms. Donica gave a report noting
that she wanted to rescind the earlier purchase of the 1996 Blazer and had received an
offer from Hertz Auto Sales to accept the Blazer and one surplus vehicle in exchange for
two more suitable vehicles. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to approve the trade.
Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
14. Planninj And Zoninj Commissions - Reappointments Mr. Martens moved to go into
session as a committee of the whole council to consider Planning and Zoning
Commission appointments. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Arp moved to direct the acting mayor to appoint Richard McCrystal to the City
Planning and Zoning Commission and Julie Eddins to the Area of City Impact Planning
and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Now out of session as a committee of the whole council Ms Arp appointed Richard
McCrystal to the City Planning and Zoning Commission and Julie Eddins to the Area of
City Impact Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens moved to approve the
appointment. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
15. State Challenge Grant - JDitch Project Mr. Shimun reported that in response to the
our request to dispense with the second engineers opinion and use the $20,000 provided
for that second opinion as a part of the project. The response by the state was that we
could contract for a second opinion or return the funds to the Water Pollution Control
Account. Mr. Martens moved to return the funds to the Water Pollution Control Account
if approved by the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee. Mr. Colton seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
16. 125th Anniversary Of Arbor Day Celebration - Mr. Martens moved to direct the mayor
to issue a proclamation. The date for the celebration is to be determined by the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
17. 1997NorthwestReRional Sprint Conference Attendance -Mr. Shimun gave a report
noting his attendance at this conference would cause his absence during the first regular
council meeting in April and that his attendance at the Great Open Spaces Management
Conference would cause his absence during he second regular meeting in April. After
discussion, the council by consensus agreed to reschedule the April 10th meeting to April
17th, to cancel the April 24th meeting and to reschedule the May 8th meeting to May 1st.
Consent Calendar
18. Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Re
Pump Can Vents - Water Treatment Plant
19. Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, On
Plant Start Up And Testing
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20. Letter to Janet Thurman, US Bank, From Jim Henderson Regarding Water Revenue Bond
Series 1996
21. Memo To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton,
Regarding Disinfecting Of Potable Pipelines And Structures
22. Letter To Chelsey Warrington, Warrington Construction, From Bryan Donaldson, JUB,
Concerning Phase 1 Effluent Pump Station
23. Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Re
Water Treatment Plant - Job Diary
24. Memo To Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, From Gary Kimball Re Soda Ash Feed System
25. Letter To Gary Shimun From Stephen West, DEQ, Re Grant Increase - Facility Planning
Grants
26. Memo From John Lewinski Commenting On Proposed J Ditch Effluent Limitations
27. Letter To Albert Barker, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, From Kirby Vickers, JUB, Re
Requirement For Land Application Permit - High Rate Land Application System
28. Letter To Gary Shimun From Stephen West, DEQ, Regarding Funding Procedures For J
Ditch Project
29. Letter To Harry Bettis, J Ditch Pipeline Association, From Gary Shimun Concerning Status
Of J Ditch Project
30. Letter To George Wagner, JUB, From Jim Henderson Re Grant - DEQ Outlay Report And
Request For Reimbursement
31. Letter To Gary Shimun From Leland Heinrich, Valley County Clerk, Requesting Status
Report On Boydstun Deinhard Connector Project
32. Letter To City Manager From Ed Bavouset, US Post Office, Re Relocation
33. Letter To Craig Wade, US Post Office, From Helen Chenoweth, Member Of Congress,
Regarding Post Office Relocation
34. Memo To Gary Shimun From Police Department Personnel Requesting Selection Of Carla
Donica As New Police Chief
35. Memo To Jim Henderson From Chief Donica On Letter From Peggy Weaver And
Snowmobiles
36. Memo To Gary Shimun From Bill Keating Re Estimated Costs For Winter Carnival 1997
37. Memo To Public Works Supervisors From Bill Keating Concerning Supervisory
Responsibilities And Organization Chart
38. Letter To Gary Shimun From Teresa Sacks, Delta Dental, On Premium Increase
39. Association Of Idaho Cities Calendar For 1997
40. Memo To Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee From Bob Peckham Re Meeting
February 24th
41. House Bill No. 220, As Amended
42. City Web Page "Hits"
43. City Impact Planning And Zoning Commission Minutes Dated February 25, 1997
44. Transportation Committee Minutes Dated December 10, 1996
45. Valley County Communications Committee Agenda For March 20, 1997, And Minutes
Dated February 20, 1997
46. West Central Highlands RC & D Area Minutes Dated February 19, 1997
47. Eye On Risk Publication
48. Legislative Hotline Dated February 21, 1997
49. Action Update
Call For Additional Item
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50. Mr. Burton presented a proposal from Orndorff-Trout to contract with EED to obtain
electronic evidence in the City of McCall v. Montgomery Watson Case. Mr. Martens
moved to enter into the agreement for up to $5,000 and that additional amounts must be
approved by the council Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote Mr. Martens, Mr.
Colton and Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion carried.
Staff Reports
51. City Manager The council noted a written report.
52. City Attorney The council noted a written report.
53. City Clerk/Treasurer - Mr. Henderson reported that he had nearly completed the water
usage analysis.
54. City Engineer The council noted a written report.
55. Public Works Director - The council noted a written report.
56. Recreation Director - The council noted a written report. Mr. Martens pointed out that
he had received many good comments about the work Mr. Peckham was doing
Mayor and Council Comments and Reports
57. Mr. Colton - Mr. Colton asked for feedback on the snowmobile ordinance. He further
asked for some information on what was being done about the condition of the Lardo
Bridge. Mr. Shimun reported that he had been in contact with the State Highway
Department and that the Department needed for the road bed to be drive and four days of
50 degree weather.
58. Mrs. Arp - Asked for a report on what pesticides are used in parks since she had been
asked that at her presentation to the Progressive Club. She further asked about
emergency coordination. Mr. Shimun reported that the McCall Fire Protection District
provided that service on our behalf.
59. Mr. Martens - Suggested that the council formally approve the appointment of the post
office committee. Mr. Martens then moved to go into a committee of the whole council.
Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Martens then moved to
direct the acting mayor to appoint Dave Puegh, Kathy Showers, Rick Fereday, Ken
Twergo, Jacqueline DeClue and Ted Burton to the committee as a subcommittee of the
Downtown Subcommittee. Mr. Colton seconded. Mr. Colton recommended that the
membership of the subcommittee be expanded because in presently consisted only of
downtown business interests.
He then asked for a status report on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr Shimun will write a
report.
Mr. Martens pointed out that he had several times seen correspondence from the Chair of
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on letterhead that stated "McCall
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Department of Parks and Recreation" that there was no such department and that citizens
could interpret that as a piece of city correspondence. The council by consensus agreed
that advisory committees should use city letterhead when reporting the position of the
committee and personal stationary when writing a personal opinion or view.
Adjournment
60. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Martens seconded and the
motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
William M. Killen, Mayor
James H. Henderson City Clerk
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