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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 2001
Table of Contents
Call to Order and Roll Call
Public Comment
AB 01-142 Brown Park Renovation Project
Consent Agenda
Business
AB 01-132 Police Promotion Process
AB 01-139 New Library Board Member
Reports
Adjournment
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Muller called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 7:03 pm.
Ms. Arp, Mr. Muller, Mr. Colton, and Mr. Venable answered roll call. A quorum was
present. City staff members present were Public Works Director Bill Keating, Attorney
Susan Buxton and Finance Director/City Clerk Cathleen Koch.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 01-142 Brown Park Shoreline Renovation Project
Mr. Pillard said bids were not received for the Brown Park renovations. He would like to
work out an agreement with a contractor. The City has two choices, either enter into an
agreement with any contractor or re -advertise for bids.
Ms. Arp moved to direct Mr. Pillard, Mr. Strope, and the City Attorney to pursue
an agreement with a contractor to proceed with the Brown Park renovations. Mr.
Muller seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion
carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment. There were no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed on the consent agenda:
• Minutes of September 24, 2001
• Minutes of September 27, 2001
• Invoice Approval List Dated October 4,2001
• Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending September 28, 2001
• AB 01-141 Airport Lease
Ms. Arp moved to approve the consent agenda with the invoice approval and
airport lease contingent on staff approval. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. At a
roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Muller, and Mr. Venable voted aye. The
motion carried.
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BUSINESS
AB 01-132 Police Promotion Process
Mr. Wolf explained that he would be discussing the promotion process and whether
department heads should have the authority to develop policies and procedures. The
drafted police department and city policy both require promoting from within, if possible.
The new process would require the person to have completed probation and there
cannot be any discipline within the last six months. Testing would include, a written
exam, polygraph, and psychological, exam.
Mr. Wolf discussed the prior promotion process that he termed the "poof° factor. He
explained that individuals were promoted with no selection process.
Mr. Colton asked what the City Manager's opinion was concerning the promotion
process. Mr. Wolf said Mr. Strope wanted City Council to review and approve the
policy.
City Council discussed the difference between the job description, which outlined the
current promotion process and the new promotion process. Mr. Wolf said the process
on the job description was more cost prohibitive.
Mr. Venable pointed out that Public Works employees receive certifications in order to
receive promotions.
Chris Moore, Police Sergeant, said the costs would be approximately $400 to $500 for
a polygraph test and $500 for a psychological test. The written test would cost $90 for
the test and $20 per applicant. It is standardized and used across the nation. City
Council agreed that policies should be set with the City Manager's approval. They
expect to see the policies if the City Manager has any issues.
Mr. Wolf pointed out the job had already been posted.
The Council Members recognized that progress has been made in the Police
Department in terms of retention, budget, pay, and supplies.
Ms. Arp moved to table AB 01-132 until the next meeting. Mr. Colton seconded
the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
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AB 01-139 New Library Board Member
Ms. Kantola explained that the Library Board has five members. One vacancy exists
each year. There were four applicants for the position. One applicant was ineligible
because he/she does not reside in the City. The Library Board nominated Connie
Johnson for the term of 2001 through 2006.
Mr. Colton recommended that Council accept the Library Board's
recommendation and direct the appropriate person to appoint Connie Johnson to
a 5-year term on the board from October 2001 to September 2006. Ms Arp
seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Bill Keating — Public Works
None.
Finance Director/City Clerk — Cathleen Koch
Ms. Buxton and Mr. Wagner are working with CNI to complete the J-Ditch contract.
Golf and Parks — Dan Pillard
The Veterans Memorial Dedication will be November 11, 2001.
The Bearing Wall substructure is in place. The dedication is set for Saturday, October
13, 2001 at 4:00 pm.
The parks will be winterized within the next two weeks.
The Golf Course Advisory Committee is working with the Men's Association to replace
trees.
City Councilor — Marilyn Arp
None.
City Councilor — Ralph Colton
Mr. Colton asked where Spring Mountain sales stand to complete the rest of the road.
Mr. Keating did not know.
He also asked about the Manchester fire access again.
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When will the Blue Shield cards, be available? Ms. Koch said the date was unknown.
City Councilor — Ray Venable
None.
City Councilor — Mayor Muller
Mr. Muller discussed possibly structuring the green fees for resident and non-resident
rates.
ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, Mr. Muller moved to adjourn. Mr. Colton seconded the
motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council
adjourned at 8:00 pm.
A an Muller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cathleen A. Koch, Finance Director/City Clerk
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