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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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William M. Killen, Mayor
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