Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 2001 08/09MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 9, 2001 Table of Contents Call to Order and Roll Call Executive Session Public Hearing Public Comment Consent Agenda Business Reports Adjournment Page 1 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Muller called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 6:02pm. Ms. Arp, Mr. Muller, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable answered roll call. A quorum was present. City staff members present were Attorney Susan Buxton, City Manager Robert Strope and Finance Director/City Clerk Cathleen Koch. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:03 pm, Mr. Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67- 2345(1 t) to consider pending litigation, 67-2345(1 c) to acquire interest in real property that is not owned by a public agency, and 67-2345(1b) to consider a personnel matter. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable voted aye. Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp voted no. The motion carried. The discussion concerned pending litigation, acquiring interest in real property and a personnel matter. At 7:00 pm, Mr. Eimers moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Muller seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried. The executive session will continue after the business portion of the meeting. Mr. Eimers moved to authorize the City Manager to go forward on the property acquisition already discussed. Mr. Muller seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT The Mayor called for public comment. Donna Glenn resigned from the Golf Course Committee. The community needs to pull together and put on non -biased hat to fix things. The City has a tight budget and cuts have to be made. She applauded Council for their efforts. Ben Potts lives behind the Water Treatment Plant Project. For 2 months, the residents have listened to noise, which is getting worse. He doesn't feel the City has really heard Page 2 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes the residents. The residents deal with the construction noise seven days a week, ten hours a day. Mr. Potts asked the City to step in and give a reprieve on Sundays. He said adjustments could be made to mitigate the suffering. Sue Rainey echoed Mr. Potts comments. She added that the problems continue 24 hours per day. The pumps run all night long and back up alarms start at 7:30 every morning. She asked Council to reschedule the construction start times. She also mentioned that a fuel tank is too close to the trees and wonders if it meets fire code. Ms. Rainey said noise starts at 6:30-7:00 each morning because crews start arriving at that time. Mr. Strope will facilitate a meeting between the contractors and residents. Mayor Muller closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were listed on the consent agenda: • Minutes of July 26, 2001 • Invoice Approval List Dated August 6, 2001 • Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending July 20, 2001 • Wausau's Application for Payment #11 • AB 01-107 Assignment of Lease — Sports Marina Council discussed the cost of the medical expenses for the drug dog. Mr. Strope explained that payment application #11 shows all money paid to date on the J-Ditch Project. The money due will be reduced by liquidated damages and delayed costs. Mr. Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Venable and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion carried. BUSINESS AB 01-100 Golf Course Advisory Committee Mr. Strope said Todd McKenna would not be available until 8:30 pm. Mr. Muller said it had been brought to his attention that there was a problem with him making decisions because he worked for Mr. Hoss five years ago. Mr. Muller felt he could make decisions objectively. Page 3 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes Mr. Shake explained that he does not play golf, but he is a member of the Golf Course Advisory Committee. He gave Council an update on the status of a recommendation on golf course operations. The committee has contacted other golf courses owned by municipalities for information. They would like direction from Council on the vision of the golf course. Controls at the golf course were proposed at the last Golf Course Advisory Committee meeting. The committee does not feel they have enough technical information to answer the best way to operate the golf course at this time. Mr. Shake asked, where should the golf course go for the long term? He mentioned subsidizing the golf course with property taxes as a possible option and scheduling tee times in advance so that people can plan vacations. Marketing is a big challenge. Mr. Muller said the City is not advertising an RFP for privatization because it's not cost effective. Other solutions need to be considered. Mr. Eimers mentioned that a cash reserve must be built. The golf course can't break even every year. Mr. Shake explained that the committee needs clarification on any bond issues. Mr. Strope passed on correspondence from Mike Moore to Todd McKenna explaining the bond requirements. The next meetings are Monday and Friday. Ms. Arp said the City is open to options. She also explained that committee members need to bring in expenses such as phone bills that are associated with work on the committee for the City to pay. Mr. Giles mentioned that the committee does not have an answer to control issues yet. Mr. Shake said the committee is trying to have a recommendation to Council by the end of the month. Mr. Eimers would like the topic on an advisory ballot. Mr. Colton said the Local Option Tax would have been perfect to use for the Golf Course. Jeanne Campbell asked if a survey would be better than an advisory ballot. Ms. Buxton said a special tax could be levied for recreational activities. Max Williamson reminded Council that money could be transferred to enterprise funds. Ms. Arp asked if the committee is looking at whether the golf course should be enterprise fund or not. Mr. Shake said they already have, but they will look at it more. Page 4 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes AB 01-106 Sanction a Tree Committee Mr. Pillard recommended appointing Glenn Jacobsen, Dawn Moudy, Gary Eckert, John Parker and Chris Reino to the Tree Committee. Curt Spalding will be an alternate. Mr. Colton moved to direct the Mayor to appoint Tree Committee Members Glenn Jacobsen, Dawn Moudy, Gary Eckert, John Parker and Chris Reino with Curt Spalding as an alternate. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. Mayor Muller appointed the committee members. AB 01-108 Arbor Day Proclamation Mr. Pillard presented the Arbor Day Proclamation. He explained that the City did not get the Arbor Day Grant, but Department of Labor would like to donate $200. Mr. Colton moved to adopt the Arbor Day Proclamation and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion carried. AB 01-73 Ordinance 759, regarding Annexation & R-5 Zoning Designation Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that Council held the first reading of the annexation ordinance. He recommended a second reading. Mr. Kirkpatrick spoke informally with FAA. They have not completed their review, but are anticipating some minor changes. The question now is whether ITD can pursue a categorical exclusion. Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, second reading only, Ordinance No. 759. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion carried. AB 01-43 Ordinance 755 for Charter Communications Franchise Agreement Ms. Koch explained that this would be the second reading of the ordinance. No public comments were made. Ms. Koch suggested having the second and third readings of the ordinance. She also mentioned that agendas could be published on the local cable channel. John West, Charter Communications, said he needs to find out how many pages the generator can handle and who will compile the information for the page. Page 5 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, second and third readings, Ordinance No. 755. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion carried. Mr. Colton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 755. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Mr. Venable, and Ms. Arp voted aye. The motion carried. AB 01-99 Fiscal Year 02 Budget — Ordinance No. 756 Mr. Strope presented the ordinance and commented that he did not anticipate adopting the budget 2 weeks ago. Mr. Venable mentioned that the budget contains $10 million for federally mandated projects. He noted that two people spoke for the tax increase. A large majority was against the increase. He will vote no for the increase because the maximum increase allowed by law was taken. Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only, Ordinance No. 756. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Ms. Arp voted aye. Mr. Venable voted no. The motion carried. Mr. Muller moved to adopt Ordinance No. 756. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Ms. Arp voted aye. Mr. Venable voted no. The motion carried. REPORTS City Manager — Robert Strope Needs director for what role he should play in Governor Kempthorne's Brightest Stars Award. Council directed Mr. Strope to put it on an agenda. Mr. Strope will do a press release. City Attorney — Susan Buxton None. Finance Director/City Clerk — Cathleen Koch Vacation from August 10 through August 21. Page 6 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes Director of Golf and Parks Operations — Dan Pillard Mr. Pillard said the Golf Course Advisory Committee doesn't want to make a hasty decision by acting too quickly. Their goal is to fund the entire depreciation amount. City Councilor — Marilyn Arp Asked for copies of the advisory committee minutes. City Councilor — Ralph Colton What is the status of annexing the sewer ponds? Mr. Strope said Planning and Zoning passed the annexation, Council will see it soon. Jim Kangas is not at home recovering as stated in the Star News. City Councilor — Ray Venable None. City Councilor — Kirk Eimers Performance objectives need to be outlined for the coming year for the City Manager. Mr. Colton will compile a list of objectives. City Councilor — Mayor Muller Wanted to make sure on track for renaming Brown Family Memorial Park when the weather is nice. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:05 pm, Mr. Muller moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67- 2345(1b) to consider a personnel matter. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Venable voted aye. Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp voted no. The motion carried. The discussion concerned pending litigation, acquiring interest in real property and a personnel matter. At 9:42 pm, Mr. Colton moved to come out of executive session. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Muller, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, Ms. Arp and Mr. Venable voted aye. The motion carried. Page 7 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT Without further business, Mr. Eimers moved to adjourn. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council adjourned at 9:45 pm. ATTEST: aaD t.),„,fA Ian'Muller, Mayor Cathleen A. Koch, Finance Director/City Clerk Page 8 of 8 August 9, 2001 City Council Minutes