HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1997 09/23CITY OF MC CALL
MINUTES
Special Meeting
McCall City Council
Tuesday, September 23, 1997
Table Of Contents
Call To Order And Roll Call 2
Public Comment 2
Paintball Shooting And T Papering Of Houses And Businesses 2
Mather Road Sewer Project 2
J Ditch Mixing And Pump Stations 2
Conditional Use Permit - 721 & 723 Fairway Drive 2
Consent Agenda 3
New Business 3
Resolution No. 10-97 Amending Employee Compensation Plan 3
Water Rates Ad Hoc Committee 3
Mayor And Council Comments And Reports 4
Adjournment 4
MINUTES
Call To Order And Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Arp at 11:00 A.M. Mr. Martens, Mr. Colton,
and Ms. Arp answered the roll call. Mr. Killen and Mr. Ekhardt were absent. A quorum was
present. Members of the staff present were Acting City Manager Jim Henderson, City Attomey
Ted Burton, and Acting City Clerk Cherry Woodbury.
Public Comment
Acting Mayor Arp opened the meeting to public comment. The following were brought forward
and heard:
Gary Jorgenson, the new McCall - Donnelly High School Principal, read an announcement that
was presented at a student assembly regarding paintball shooting and toilet papering of houses
and business. The announcement also included proper conduct expectations of the students.
Council directed Mr. Henderson to discuss with the Police Chief options such as more patrol
visibility, curfew time enforcement, etc.
Mather Road Sewer Project
Jackie DeClue, City Engineer, reported on the Mather Road Sewer Project and requested that
the notice of award be made to Brown Construction in the amount of $120,764.38. After
discussion on the other bids received, Mr. Martens moved to authorize Mr. Henderson, Acting
City Manager, and Ms. Arp, Acting Mayor, to sign the notice of award accordingly. Mr. Colton
seconded. At a roll call vote Ms. Arp, Mr. Martens, and Mr. Colton voted "aye". The motion
carried. Ms. DeClue was instructed to sign the notice to proceed.
J Ditch Mixing And Pump Stations
Jackie DeClue, City Engineer, reported on application for payments to Warrington Construction
for materials for the J Ditch mixing and pump stations. Payments no. 1 and no. 2 were for a total
amount of $571,023.91. Ms. DeClue also discussed the reimbursement payment to the DEQ for
the same amount. Mr. Martens moved to approve payments no. 1 and no. 2 for $571,023.91 to
Warrington Construction. Mr. Cotton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Colton
moved to approve reimbursement payment for $571,023.91 to DEQ. Mr. Martens seconded and
the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Henderson expressed concern about the amount of cash
available for these payments.
Conditional Use Permit - 721 & 723 Fairway Drive
Jackie DeClue, City Engineer, presented a report on Finding and Conclusions in support of
approval of a Conditional Use Permit by Klahr at 721 & 723 Fairway Drive. After discussion
regarding other current Use Permits in that area, Mr. Arp moved to accept the Finding and
Conclusions. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Consent Agenda
The following items were on the consent agenda:
• Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated Sept 22, 1997
• Vendor Invoice Approval List Report Dated Sept 21, 1997
• Hand Check Approval For October Utility Billing
• Pay Request #6 to Turf Sprinkler Co. For McCall Golf Course Irrigation Project in Amount Of
$89,703.75
Mr. Martens inquired about the status of the budget. There was discussion of the Golf Course
getting a smaller pump to save on pump starts and electricity It was commented that the course
was in better shape but that the water usage had gone up due to more coverage with the new
irrigation system.
The Council discussed the Carico LID and the property owners with wells in that area. Mr.
Martens was reluctant to refund the water hookup fees to Sproat and Swan which were listed on
the Sept 21st approval list. Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Arp
seconded. Mr. Martens amended the motion to pull out the two refunds to Sproat and Swan.
The amended motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Resolution No. 10-97 - Amending Employee Compensation Plan - Providing A Cost Of
Living Increase
Mr. Henderson presented a report requesting a COLA of 2.2% pay increase. Ms. Arp moved to
approve Resolution No. 10-97 and include COLA pay increases for the Acting City Manager, City
Attorney, and department heads. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Effective date will be October 1, 1997.
Water Rates Ad Hoc Committee
Mr. Henderson reported that there had been eleven requests to be a committee member
submitted and one, Ballard Smith, submitted after the deadline. Mr. Henderson presented a
report of the Mission Statement for the committee. Ms. Arp was concerned that a response time
was not noted in the report. It was also noted that the quorum needed to be changed from seven
to six. Mr. Colton moved to approve the Ad Hoc Committee with correction of quorum number
and that the committee give a report by the last meeting in December. Ms. Arp seconded and
the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Martens inquired about assigning a staff person to the
committee. Mr. Henderson stated it would be Cari Arthur.
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Mayor And Council Comments And Reports
Mr. Martens inquired about the paving of walkway by Legacy Park and when it would be
completed.
Ms. Arp inquired about Urban Renewal using other funded money for their projects. Mr. Burton
clarified that only Urban Renewal funds were being used for the Railroad Right Of Way Project.
Mr. Colton commented that the paintball park looked like a junk heap. Discussion took place
regarding year end clean up and to request Bob Peckham, Recreation Director, to insure that this
be done.
Adjoumment
Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn. Mr. Martens seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. The Council adjourned at 12:00 noon.
ATTEST:
Cherry Woodbary Acting City Clerk
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William M. Killen, Mayor