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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1997 05/22MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting, Thursday, May 22,1997 Call To Order And Roll Call 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Killen. 2. Mr. Martens, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Killen answered the roll call. A quorum was present. City Manager Gary Shimun, City Attorney Ted Burton, City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson, Staff Planner Andy Locke, Recreation Director Bob Peckham and Golf Superintendent Mike Combs of the City Staff were also present. Minutes Of Previous Meeting(s) 3. Minutes Of May 1, 1997 - Regular Meeting Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Payment Of Claims 4. Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated May 16,1997 - Mr. Colton moved to approve the claims listed on the report. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 5. Payroll Report Dated May 6, 1997- Mr. Martens moved to approve the payroll. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 6. Payroll Report Dated May 5,1997 - Mr. Colton moved to approve the payroll. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Public Comment The mayor called for public comment. The following were heard: 7. Duane Smith - Mr. Smith commented regarding the water rates to be discussed later on the agenda. 8. P&Z Findings and Conclusions in Support of Approval of a Conditional Use Permit - Pat and J.L. Scott Guest House - This item was moved forward on the agenda. Mr. Locke gave a report. Ms. Arp moved to adopt the Findings and Conclusions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing Noticed For 7:15 P.M. 9. Water Rates And Golf Fees - Water Rates The mayor stated that it was the time and place properly noticed for a hearing on water rates. Mr. Henderson reported on his analysis of system usage and costs Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Paee 1 and presented two alternatives. The mayor then opened the hearing to public testimony. The following were heard: Joanne Catlett provided copies of water rates for Sun Valley, Meridian and Boise and questioned the city's need to increase the rates. Duane Smith stated that costs may effect his ability to operate a profitable car wash. Mike Anderson applauded flow based charges and suggested lower base charges. He further suggested that the council consider negotiated rates for high water users. Golf Fees - Mayor Killen introduced the hearing on Golf Fees. He then opened the meeting to public testimony. No one wished to be heard. The mayor then closed the hearing to public testimony. After discussion, Mr. Killen moved to adopt the fee schedule adopted and effective on April 17, 1997. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. After further discussion, Ms. Arp moved to adopt Alternative One set forth in the Municipal Water Rate Analysis. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Public Comment (Continued) 10. Airport Master Plan - Chuck Sundby gave a report on the status of the Deinhard Realignment Project (AIP 06). Dave Rickerson of Transportation Solutions reported on the Airport Master Plan development and status. 11. P & Z Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Construction In Scenic Route Overlay District - Cantrell - Commercial Structure Mr. Colton moved to adopt the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 12. McCall Paintball Club And BMX Bike Track - Bob Peckham gave report. Mr. Colton moved to approve the request subject to the comments and conditions of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 13. Summary Of Bids - Golf Course Equipment Mike Combs gave a report. Mr. Henderson commented that the four items were within the budget amount, but that only two items were itemized in the budget. Mr. Colton moved to approve the purchase of all four items for a total of $61,995. Ms. Arp seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp, Mr. Martens and Mr. Killen voted "aye." The motion carried. 14. P & Z Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Conditional Use Permit - EaRle Crest - SMR Block 11 Mr. Locke gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to approve the Commission's Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations concerning the Conditional Use Permit subject to more specific language for condition 3a respecting impact on the property to the west and written confirmation that this development represents 56 lots toward the 400 lots that will require O'Neill Enterprises to construct the Eastside Bypass. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Paee 2 Old Business 15. Simplot Easement Agreement - Mr. Burton gave a report and recommended that the council approve the substance of the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign the fmal agreement if it did contain any substantive departures from the form before the council. Mr. Killen moved to accept the staff recommendation. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. New Business 16. Bid Openings Chip Sealing and Dust Oiling Mr. Henderson gave a report. The council reviewed a written report and recommendation from Bill Keating, Public Works Direction. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve the bids as follows: - Chip Sealing Project - to Snake River Construction for $93,925.37 - Dust Oiling Project - to Lyman Dust Control, Inc. at $0.84 per gallon with an estimated costs of $22,008.00. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 17. Memorandum Of Understanding And Ordinance Pertaining To Idaho Power Franchise - Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr. Killen outlined some concerns. Mr. Martens moved to suspend the rules requiring reading in full to permit the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 713 be by title only. Mr. Killen seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton and Ms. Arp voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr. Burton read the ordinance by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IDAHO POWER CODE 50-328, 50-329, AND 50-329A GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO IDAHO POWER COMPANY, A CORPORATION, AND TO ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE IN AND UPON THE PRESENT AND FUTURE STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF McCALL, IDAHO, ELECTRICAL UTILITY PROPERTY AND FACITLIES FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE CITY, THE INHABITANTS THEREOF, AND OTHERS FOR A TERM OF YEARS, INCLUDING THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO PHYSICALLY LOCATE AND MAINTAIN TELEPHONE, CABLE, FIBER OPTICS OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES; SETTING FORTH AN AGREEMENT NOT TO COMPETE, RESERVING POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF FRANCHISE FEES; AND SPECIFYING OTHER LIMITATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE EXERCISE OF SAID FRANCHISE." Council then ordered the matter to the next agenda. 18. Joint Powers Agreement - J Ditch - Mr. Burton gave a report and recommended that the council approve the substance of the agreement and to authorize the mayor to sign the final agreement if it did contain any substantive departures from the form before the council. Ms. Arp moved to approve the staff recommendation. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Page 3 19. Request For Reimbursement - Progress Estimate #1 - JDitch Pipeline Association, Inc. Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to approve the Pay Request. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 20. Non Resident Fees - City Recreation Department - Mr. Peckham gave a report and recommendation that programs contain a nonresidential rate 10% higher than the resident rate. Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Colton seconded. At a voice vote, Mr. Killen and Mr. Colton voted "aye" and Mr. Martens and Ms. Arp voted "Nay." The motion failed. Mr. Martens moved to approve the recommendation but with a nonresident fee of 25% higher than the resident rate. Ms. Arp seconded. At a voice vote, Mr. Martens and Ms. Arp voted "aye" and Mr. Killen and Mr. Colton voted "Nay." The motion failed. Mr. Martens moved to approve the recommendation but with a nonresident fee of 20% higher than the resident rate. Mr. Killen seconded. At a voice vote, Mr. Martens, Mr. Killen and Ms. Arp voted "aye" and Mr. Colton voted "Nay." The motion carried. Mr. Peckham then gave a report on the a proposed BMX track at Riverfront Park. Mr. Martens requested that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee look at a Long Range Plan for Riverfront Park since there are many groups looking at that area. Mr. Colton moved to approve the proposal. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 21. Resolution 4-97 Accepting Grant Offer SG-1894-04. Mr. Killen moved to accept the grant, adopt Resolution 4-97 and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 22. Water And Sewer Capital Improvement Charges - The Name Dropper - Ms. DeClue gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 23. Idaho Work Experience Program Mr. Henderson reported on this program which is to temporarily place welfare recipients with employers to gain job experience. The council took no action. 24. Volunteer Award Nominations - Robert Wood and Roy Watson Awards The council, by consensus agreed to nominate Scott Davenport. Mr. Killen will write a letter of recommendation. 25. AIC Policy And Resolutions Committee - Mr. Killen asked if any council members would be able to attend the AIC Policy and Resolutions Committee meeting in Sun Valley. No one was able to attend and the council took no action. Consent Calendar 26. Letter To Gary Shimun From Steve Millemann, Millemann, Pittenger & McMahan, Regarding Brian Charles' Property 27. EPA Region 10 Community Based Environmental Protection Grants Initiative 28. McCall Area Chamber Of Commerce Ballot 29. Memo To Gary Shimun From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Re: Grading Plan Water Treatment Plant Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Paae 4 30. Letter To Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, from Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, Regarding Water Treatment Plant Project 31. Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Concerning Chlorine Analyzer - Water Treatment Plant 32. Letter From US Department Of Interior Relating To Interested Parties In Reclamation's Water Recycling Initiative 33. Letter To Wayne VanCour From Joe King, DEQ, Re Cascade Reservoir Coordination Council - May Meeting 34. Memo To Lumberman's Building Centers From Bill Keating Re Water Meter Connection 35. Letter To Gary Himes, White Leisure Development Co., From Jackie DeClue Regarding Water And Sewer Capitalization - Fly Fishing Shop And The Name Dropper 36. Letter To Monte Marchus, DEQ, From Jackie DeClue Pertaining To Stibnite Street Water Line Improvements 37. Memo To Sue Anderson From Bill Keating Concerning Sewer Hook Up On 927 Lick Creek Road 38. US Post Office Vision Announcement - Short List Of Sites 39. Letter To US Postal Service From Ken Twergo, Broker, By Ted Burton Re Intent To Offer 40. Letter From Ron Coil And Nicki Gustin Concerning Proposed Post Office Site 41. Letter To Diane Mansisidor, McCall Senior Citizens, From Jim Henderson Regarding Lease 42. Bulletin On Local Highway Jurisdictions' Response On Transportation Resources Management 43. ICRMP Loss Run For Month Of April 44. State Insurance Fund Report Of Claims 45. Controlled Substance Testing Report 46. Complaint Letter To Gary Shimun From Cliff Lee Regarding Paving Of Thula Street 47. Memo To Gary Shimun From Bill Keating Re Summer Digging Schedule 48. Letter From Randy Shroll, Department Of Commerce, Re Potential Business Prospects 49. Letter Of Thanks To Bill Killen From NancyNadolski, Healthwise Communities Project 50. Letter To Bill Killen From Larry Smith, VALUED Inc, Regarding Program Plan - 51. Letter Of Thanks To Bob Peckham From Mike Wetherell, Hyde Wetherell Bray Haff & French 52. AIC Policy & Resolutions Committee Meeting 53. P & Z Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Preliminary Plat Of Subdivision - SMR Phase 3 54. P & Z Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Preliminary Plat Of Subdivision - SMR Block 11 55. P & Z Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Scenic Highway District Construction - Hometown Pizza 56. P & Z Findings And Conclusions In Support Of Approval Of Scenic Highway District Construction - Cyber Chamber 57. Impact Area P & Z Joint Commissions Minutes Dated May 5, 1997 58. Impact Area P & Z Joint Commissions Minutes Dated April 28, 1997 59. City Impact Area P & Z Commission Minutes Dated April 8, 1997 60. West Central Highlands RC & D Council Agenda And Meeting Minutes 61. The Bottom Line Bulletin 62. Action Update Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Paee 5 Staff Reports 63. City Manager - a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Shimun reported on his discussion with Phil Choate of Ida -Ore respecting two projects for possible ICDBG funding, one of which is the Deinhardt-Boydstun Connector. 64. City Attorney - a. The council noted a written report. b. Mr. Burton reported on an intention by the McCall Urban Renewal Agency and others to offer to sell land for a post office site. c. Mr. Burton reported on his notiations with the Goodman Family regarding trading real property. d. After discussion, Mr. Killen directed the City Attorney to Proceed with judical condemnation of the Golf Cart Rental Building. 65. City Cleric/Treasurer a. Mr. Henderson reported on his attendance at the Mountain West Municipal Clerks And Treasurers Institute. b. Request For Hand Check Approval For June Utility Billing -Mr. Martens moved to approve the issuance of a hand check for the June utility bills. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 66. City Engineer -- The council noted a written report. 67. Public Works Director -- The council noted a written report. 68. Recreation Director -- The council noted a written report. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 69. Mr. Colton - a. Asked about Chief Donica's condition. Mr. Shimun reported that she has some tests conducted that were not conclusive. b. Asked Mr. Shimun to remind Mike Combs that the merry-go-round for Rotary Park needed to be repaired and reinstalled. Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Page 6 70. Mrs. Arp - a. Asked about Bike Paths and who is responsible to clean them. Mr Shimun reported that they are public rights of way and city has a street sweeper for that purpose. b. Asked to consider the City Attorney Proposals Received. Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discusion, Mr. Colton moved to reject all proposals with thanks to the parties concerned. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 71. Mr. Martens - a. Asked if the Transportation Committee is working on a master plan and was informed that it is. b. Conveyed to staff a citizen's compliment about the Public Works Department's resolution of a drainage problem at the east end of Colorado Street. 74. Mr. Killen - Reported that he had heard that the golf course irrigation contractor would be back on the job on May 26th and that the contractor needed to complete the work on Number 18 as the excavations had settled to well below ground level. Adjournment 75. Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council adjourned at 1:05 A.M. May 23, 19 ATTEST: James H. Henderson, City Clerk 1/(,7 William M. Killen, Mayor Minutes, McCall City Council Regular Meeting, May 22, 1997 Paee 7