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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 1998 01/08City of McCall MINUTES Regular Meeting of the McCall City Council - Thursday, January 8,1998 Table of Contents Call to Order and Roll Call 3 Minutes of Previous Meetings 3 Payment of Claims 3 Remarks of Outgoing Council Members 3 Oaths of Office 4 Election of Mayor 4 Election of Council President 4 Public Comment 4 Report on Pending Litigation —City of McCall v. Montgomery Watson 4 Partial Vacation of Dawson Avenue 4 Conditional Use Permit —Payette Lakes Medical Clinic 4 Harold Beckett —Water Rate 5 Idaho Community Development Block Grant 5 Dennis Coyle -Ponderosa State Park Manager 5 Janet Venable 5 Water System 5 Request for Utility Adjustment -Robert Renfro 5 Scotty Davenport 5 Consent Agenda 6 New Business 6 Council Appointments 6 Urban Renewal Agency 6 Fourth Judicial District Magistrate's Council 6 Big Payette Lake Water Quality Council 6 Council Meeting Procedures and Agendas 6 Resolution No. 1-98 6 Quitclaim Deed —Joyce and James Nisula 7 Request for Waiver of Late Charges -Sondra Skinner 7 Staff Reports 7 City Manager 7 City Attomey 7 City Clerk -Treasurer 7 City Engineer 7 Director of Public Works 7 Mayor and Council Comments and Reports 7 Ms. Arp 7 Mr. Colton 8 Mr. Muller 8 Mr. Venable 8 Mr. Eimers 8 2 Adjournment 9 MINUTES Regular Meeting of the McCall City Council —Thursday, January 8, 1998 Meeting of Incumbent Council 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, Eimers, Martens and Killen answered the roll call. A quorum was present. Members of the staff present were: (1) City Manager Brian Olson, (2) City Attomey Ted Burton; (3) City Clerk -Treasurer Jim Henderson; (4) City Engineer Jackie Fields; and (5) Staff Planner Andy Locke. Minutes of Previous Meetings Mr. Colton moved to approve the minutes of December 18, 1997. and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Martens moved to approve the minutes of December 29, 1997. and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eimers seconded Mr. Eimers seconded Payment of Claims Mr. Martens moved to approve the claims. Mr. Colton seconded. After discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Remarks of Outgoing Council Members Mr. Martens thanked the other members of the council and congratulated the incoming council members. Mr. Colton presented a desk pen set to Mr. Martens in appreciation of his four years on the city council. Mr. Killen thanked the other members of the council and congratulated the incoming council members. He cautioned the incoming council members to make the decisions based on the best interest of the city for the long range. Ms. Arp presented a desk dock to Mr. Killen in appreciation of his two years as mayor and a desk pen set in appreciation of his four years on the city council. 3 The council recessed. Meeting of Incoming Council Oaths of Office Mr. Eimers, Mr. Muller and Mr. Venable subscribed to the official oath of office and were swom by the City Clerk. Election of Mayor Mr. Muller nominated Kirk Eimers. Mr. Venable seconded. At a voice vote Messrs. Colton, Eimers, Muller and Venable voted "aye." Ms. Arp voted "No." The motion carried. Mr. Eimers subscribed to the official oath of office and was swom by the City Clerk. Election of Council President Mr. Venable nominated Allan Muller. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Public Comment The mayor opened the meeting to comment from the public respecting items not related to the public hearings. The following were heard: Report on Pending Litigation —City of McCall v. Montgomery Watson Kim Trout of Omdorff and Trout gave a report on the status of the pending litigation. Partial Vacation of Dawson Avenue David Kalange, represented the applicants gave a report. Zoning Administrator Andy Locke gave a staff report. After discussion, Ms. Arp moved to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to approve the vacation as requested. Mr. Colton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Conditional Use Permit —Payette Lakes Medical Clinic Mr. Locke gave a staff report. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions stated in the Findings of Fact. Mr. Muller seconded. At a voice vote, Ms. Arp and Messrs. Colton, Eimers and Muller voted "aye." Mr. Venable voted "No." The motion carried. 4 Harold Beckett —Water Rate t He stated that he is making a formal application for rate adjustment. Mr. Beckett also questioned the purchase of a pickup -mounted snow blade by the golf course for clearing the clubhouse parking lot when the city had ample snow removal equipment. He also reported that he had observed the pickup and blade being used to clear a private driveway. Idaho Community Development Block Grant Jackie Fields gave a report noting the requirement to hire a Grant Administrator and that after two attempts only one administrator, Ida -Ore had applied. Ms. Arp moved to authorize a Letter of Intent to contract with Ida -Ore Planning and Development Association in the event an ICDBG was awarded to the city. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Dennis Coyle -Ponderosa State Park Manager Mr. Coyle reported that a bill was being introduced in the Idaho Legislature to acquire land that is intended to become a part of Lakeview Village. He requested a letter of support from the city. Ms. Arp moved to direct staff to draft a letter to that effect. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Janet Venable Ms. Venable welcomed the new council and also City Manager Brian Olson. Water System Duane Smith presented the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on water rates. He further reported that the committee recommended the hearing scheduled for January 10, 1998 be postponed. After discussion, the council by consensus agreed to hold the hearing as scheduled and to develop altematives and hold a second hearing at a later date. Request for Utility Adjustment -Robert Renfro Mr. Renfro stated his request questioning the usage for which he was billed and offered to pay half of the bill. He reported that a leak had been discovered and he had the leak repaired. After discussion, Mr. Olson stated that this was a policy matter and that the staff should look into it further. Scotty Davenport Mr. Davenport pointed out that the grant -funded dump station for on -board waste systems would require future maintenance and that the council must consider that in budget setting. Mr. Davenport further pointed out that sidewalk cleaning would be important during the upcoming winter camival. 5 Mr. Davenport asked if the three employees that had received temporary appointments pending the arrival of the new City Manager had been retumed to their old positions and salaries. Mr. Henderson reported that they had. Consent Agenda The following item was listed on the consent agenda: Pay Estimates #8 and Request for Reimbursement—J-Ditch Mr. Colton moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Colton moved to recess for 10 minutes. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The council adjoumed at 9:20 PM and reconvened at 9:30 PM. New Business Council Appointments Urban Renewal Agency Mr. Colton moved to appoint Kirk Eimers to the Urban Renewal Board. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Fourth Judicial District Magistrate's Council Ms. Arp moved to nominate Allan Muller to the council. Mr. Eimers seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Big Payette Lake Water Quality Council Ms. Arp moved to nominate Kirk Eimers to the council. Mr. Muller seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting Procedures and Agendas Mr. Olson stated that he would like to review the current procedures and would be making recommendations. Resolution No. 1-98 Mr. Henderson gave a report noting that the Idaho Code required that the Mayor and Treasurer sign checks. He recommended that the Council President be designated to sign when the Mayor is absent and that the City Manager be designated to sign when the Treasurer is absent. After discussion, Mr. Colton moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-98. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 6 Quitclaim Deed —Joyce and James Nisula Request for Waiver of Late Charges -Sondra Skinner This item was withdrawn by the applicant. Staff Reports City Manager Mr. Olson stated that he had been present for twelve hours and was just getting oriented. City Attorney Mr. Burton pointed out a need to clarify the sidewalk ordinances. After discussion, it was determined that the city should develop and inventory of sidewalks and conditions. City Clerk -Treasurer Mr. Henderson reported that he had looked into the invoice on a new engine for the public works department. He found that the engine was installed in the 1979 Ford 1-Ton service truck. Mr. Henderson stated that he had attempted to contact the President of the Boise Snowmobile Club about the cub's trip to McCall and found that the trip had been cancelled since accommodations were not available. City Engineer The council noted a written report. Director of Public Works Mayor and Council Comments and Reports Ms. Arp Ms. Arp reminded the council, staff and those present of the Community Visioning sessions on Wednesday, January 14, 1998. Ms. Arp further reported that she had some conversations with the Mary Gray conceming the Highway Corridor Management Program and would have more information later. 7 Mr. Colton Mr. Muller Asked that the City Manager look into the Golf Course snowplow use reported by Mr. Beckett. Reported that he would be absent both February meetings. Mr. Muller thanked the outgoing council members and stated that he was glad to become a part of the council. Mr. Venable Mr. Venable stated that he was happy to be successful in his first political endeavor. Mr. Eimers Asked that staff contact KCML and request an announcement that the hearing for January 10th would still be conducted. Adjournment Without further business, Mr. Muller moved to adjourn. Ms. Arp seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjoumed at 10:45 PM. ATTEST: James H. Henderson, Clerk 8 Kirk L. Eimers, Mayor