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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1997 08/28City of McCall MINUTES Regular Meeting of the McCall City Council -Thursday, August 28, 1997 Table of Contents Call to Order and Roll Call 2 Public Comment 2 Adjustment of a Utility Account - George Boreham 3 Consent Agenda 3' Unfinished Business 3 Proposed Ordinance No. 713 - Granting a Franchise to Idaho Power Co., - Second Reading3 New Business 4 Change Order No.1 to Golf Course Irrigation Project 4 South Loop Water Line Project — Change Order #2 4 Resolution No. 8-97 Proclaiming a General City Election 4 Letter from Spring Mountain Ranch LP Re: Eastside Bypass 4 Adjustment of Utility Account — Vernon Pecht 4 Adjustment of Utility Account — Debra Packard 4 Staff Reports 5 City Manager 5. City Attorney 5 City Clerk -Treasurer 5 City Engineer 6 Public Works Director 6 Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 6 Ms. Arp 6 Mr. Martens 6 Mr. Colton 6 Mr. Killen 6 7 Adjournment 7 Correspondence and Information Items MINUTES Regular Meeting of the McCall City Council —Thursday, August 28, 1997 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Killen at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Arp and Messrs, Colton, Martens and Killen answered the roll call. Mr. Eckhardt was absent. A quorum was present. Members of the staff present were: (1) City Manager Gary Shimun, (2) City Attorney Ted Burton; and (3) City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson. Public Comment The mayor opened the meeting to comment from the public respecting items not related to the public hearings. The following were heard: The council noted a letter from Joan Catlett requesting that the council initiate condemnation proceedings to secure the Flynn Lane Right-of-way so that the Carico LID can move forward. Mr. Burton reported that the right-of-way was included in the subdivision plat of Balshae subdivision plat but that the plat could not be recorded as there were property taxes due on the property. Council directed staff to investigate having the Balshae Subdivision Plat recorded without the taxes being paid and Jerry McManus reported that at a concemed citizens group had been formed and requested a slot on the agenda for the next meeting. The mayor so ordered. Duane Smith stated his concems about paying back the water revenue bonds. 2 Alana Shoemaker asked for the response to her questions presented at the last meeting and was informed that the answers had been mailed the day previously. Donella Boreh regulated and that companies often sent out form letters to employees and shareholders to help lobby legislators. Adjustment of a Utility Account — George Boreham The council noted a followup report and recommendation to defer action until the results of a meter test became available. The council recessed at 9:05 P. M. and reconvened at 9:25 P.M. Consent Agenda The following items were on the consent agenda: • Minutes Of August 21, 1997 - Special Meeting • Minutes Of August 14, 1997 - Regular Meeting • Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated August 25, 1997 • Payroll Report Dated August 11, 1997 • Contractors Pay Requests Made By Bill Keating, Public Works Director • CNI Pay Request No. 17 • Hand Check Approval for September Utility Billing. Mr. Killen noted a correction to the Minutes of August 14th and August 21 st. Mr. Colton moved to approve the consent agenda subject to the minutes being corrected as requested. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business Proposed Ordinance No. 713 - Granting a Franchise to Idaho Power Co., - Second Reading. Mr. Shimun gave a report. Mr. Killen moved to suspend the rules requiring reading in full to permit the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 713 be by title only. Mr. Colton seconded. At a roll call vote, Mr. Killen, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Martens voted "aye." The motion carried. Mr. Burton read Proposed Ordinance No. 713 by title as follows: An ordinance in accordance with Idaho 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, 3 maintain and operate in and upon the present and futures streets, highways and other public places within the corporate limits of the City of McCall, Idaho, electric utility property and facilities for supplying electricity and electric service to the city, the inhabitants thereof, and others for a term of 20 years, including the nonexclusive right to physically locate and maintain telephone, cable, fiber optics or other communications facilities; setting forth and agreement not to compete, reserving power of eminent domain; providing for the payment of franchise fees; and specifying other limitation, terms and conditions governing the exercise of said franchise. New Business Change Order No.1 to Golf Course Irrigation Project Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion, Ms. Arp moved to approve Change Order No. 1. Mr. Killen seconded and the motion carried unanimously. South Loop Water Line Project — Change Order #2 Mr. Shimun gave a report. After discussion, Mr. Martens moved to approve Change Order No. 2. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Shimun also presented Pay Request No. 4. Mr. Colton moved to approve the pay request. Mr., Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 8-97 Proclaiming a General City Election Mr. Henderson gave a report. Mr. Colton moved to adopt Resolution No. 8-97 proclaiming a general city election on November 4, 1997. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Letter from Spring Mountain Ranch LP Re: Eastside Bypass Mr. Shimun gave a report, noting that there are several issues being discussed. By consensus, the council referred the matter to staff for a report on September 11th. Adjustment of Utility Account — Vernon Pecht Mr. Henderson gave a report pointing out that the Pechts were requesting relief from their water bill due to a large leak. He further pointed out that while the leak was regrettable, the costs of delivery were still incurred. He therefore recommended denial. Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Adjustment of Utility Account — Debra Packard Mr. Henderson gave a report pointing out that relief was requested for $4.05 in late charges for the May 1997 bill which was due on July 10t. He reported that the payment was received and logged in on July 161h after penalties were assessed. He further reported that the city's ordinance specify that payment is made when received. He 4 therefore recommended denial. Mr. Killen moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Staff Reports City Manager • Mr. Shimun reported that DEQ was again hedging on a high rate application for wastewater if the Bureau of Reclamation funds did not materialize • He reported that John Carey had visited and asked that the city move forward on the Marina and closure of East Lake Street. • Reported that he had visited with Pete O'Neill of Spring Mountain Ranch respecting landscaping. • Reported that he had a meeting with Mike Combs and Carl Hoss respecting golf revenue projections and would have a follow-up meeting on August 20th. City Attorney • Mr. Burton reported that the temporary restraining order filed by Ted Epley respecting the removal of his sign had been denied by Judge Carey. Judge Carey's ruling stated that a temporary restraining order was appropriate when there was a reasonable basis for success and that he did not wish to disturb a pending criminal action. • He further reported on negotiations with Medley Sports on Drainage Basin #5. • Mr. Burton reported that the previous Wednesday there had been 40 criminal cases. • He further reported that the Local Option Tax Committee had met for the first time and had some good discussions but were not anxious to proceed quickly. City Clerk -Treasurer • Mr. Henderson reported that July water usage was just of 49 million gallons which was the lowest July in the 14 years we had been collecting this information. • Reported that foreclosure proceedings had begun on three lots in LID #3, Spring Mountain Ranch due to no payment on the July 1995 LID Assessment Installment. • Discussed testing water meters. The council by consensus agreed that testing should be accomplished by an outside entity to lend credibility to the test. • Reported some changes in the Municipal Election Laws which would effect the November Elections: • The time frame for filing candidacy petitions had been moved forward to between 40 and 60 days before the election. Previously it had been between 28 and 40 5 days prior to the election. Consequently petitions can be accepted September 51h and must be filed with the clerk's office no later than 5 P.M. on September 25th. • At election day registration, one registered vote will not longer be allowed to "vouch" for the residency and identification of a registrant. Registrants will be required to provide a photo State ID or Driver's License to prove identity and a utility bill or similar document to prove residency. City Engineer The council noted a written report. Public Works Director The council noted a written report. Mayor and Council Comments and Reports Ms. Arp • Noted that several letters had been received about changing the speed limit on Highway 55 and to make sure that they were routed to the Transportation Committee as required. • Pointed out the need to publicize the comprehensive plan and its development. Mr. Martens Mr. Colton Mr. Killen Pointed out that the paving of the bike paths seems to be stalled and wanted to ensure that the project did not remain incomplete all winter as was the case with the Lardo Bridge last year. Had nothing further. • Pointed out the need to install cleats so that boats could tie up to the city's boat dock. • Reported that he had received a letter of resignation from City Manager Gary Shimuri which he had reluctantly accepted. 6 Correspondence and Information Items • Domestic Water System Projects Status Report • Letter To Brian Petersen, Contractors Northwest, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Re Notice Of Final Completion - Water Treatment Plant • Public Works Contract Tax Release Notice • Letter To Gary Shimun From Leslie Ankenman, Valley County Road Department,Regarding Effluent Pump Station - Permit To Construct In County Road Right Of Way • Notice Of Storage Water Delivery From Water District no. 65 • Letter To Helen Eimers, Best Westem, From Jim Henderson Conceming Water Usage At 415 N. Third Street • Letter To Kirk Eimers, Best Western, From Jim Henderson Pertaining To Water Usage Charges At 805 Agate • Letter To Mike Greiner, Owyhee Construction, From Rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Re South Loop Waterline - Substantial Completion • Letter To Mike Greiner, Owyhee Construction, From rich Kinder, Toothman Orton, Regarding South Loop Waterline - Application For Payment No. 4 - Change Order No. 2 • Letter To Jim Henderson From Allan Swenson, ICRMP, Conceming Robert And Kathleen Hayden Complaint And Law Suit • Memorandum And Order Pertaining To Epley Sign • Internet Message To Mike Stewart, Advocate, From Ted Burton Regarding Sign Ordinance Enforcement • Memo From Caroline Tangen Regarding Internet Waming • City Election Calendar -1997 • Memo To Mike McCoy From Bill Keating Conceming Safety Meeting - Confined space Entry • Letter To Jerry Trujillo, FAA, From Gary Shimun Re Concurrence Of Award • Letter To Chuck Winder, Idaho Transportation Board, From Gary Shimun Pertaining . To Deinhard / Boydstun Connector • Letter To Tom Kerr, McCall Cemetary District, From Ted Burton Conceming Deinhard Lane Right Of Way • Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes Dated July 9, 1997 • Memo From Craig Foss, Community Forestry Coordinator, On Grant Program Sign-up And Training Workshops • Letter To Gary Shimun From Ron Melchiorre, BSU, Re Leadership Lesson Series • Breaking The Impasse Notice • Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Pamphlet • West Central Highlands RC & D Council Agenda Dated August 20, 1997 • Action Update Adjournment Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjoum. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council adjoumed at 10:42 P.M. 7 ATTEST: ?;/If: James H. Henderson City Clerk©� Gc 8