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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 2001 10/11MINUTES 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 Page 1 of 5 October 11, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 2 of 5 October 11, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 3 of 5 October 11, 2001 City Council Minutes 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. Page 4 of 5 October 11, 2001 City Council Minutes 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 Page 5 of 5 October 11, 2001 City Council Minutes