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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Table of Contents
Call to Order and Roll Call
Executive Session
Litigation Idaho Code §67-2345(1f) to consider pending litigation
Public Hearing
AB 02-76
AB 02-54
Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Amendment
Business License Fees
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Minutes of Special May 17, 2002
Minutes of May 23, 2002
Invoice Approval List Dated June 10, 2002
Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending May 24, 2002
Leave Time Report Ending May 24, 2002
CNI Pay request Application No: Eleven
AB 02-46
AB 02-70
AB 02-71
AB 02-73
AB 02-74
AB 02-59
AB 02-85
AB 02-86
AB 02-88
AB 02-90
4th of July Celebration
Alcohol Beverage License No. 02-15 Transfer
New Library Board Member
Grant offer for McCall Airport, AIP Project 03-16-0023-008
Renewal Agency Agreement with McCall Aviation to manage the UNICOM
radio at the airport
McCall Ice & Event Center — ICDBG Request for Funds & Progress
Report
Budget Line Item Adjustments — Council Contingency
Old McCall Jail Project Request for Funds and Progress Report
Parks Advisory Committee Member
Whitetail Golf Course Alcohol Beverage License
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AB 02-91
Business
AB 02-93
AB 02-92
AB 02-36
AB 02-72
AB 02-75
AB 02-87
AB 02-83
AB 02-84
AB 02-69
AB 02-89
AB 02-64
Reports
Alcohol Beverage License No. 02-6 Transfer
Police Committee
Airport Advisory Committee report
Ice Rink & Event Center Resolution No. 02-13
COPS School Resource Officer Program
Scope of Work AIP project 03-16-0023-008
McCall Cemetery & Robert Allis Parcels
Member of the City Planning & Zoning Commission — Ordinance No. 765
Appointment of Planning & Zoning Commission Members
Recreation Director
Payment to Goul Construction
City Manager Evaluation
Adjournment
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Colton called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 6:30pm.
Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Kaiser answered roll call. A quorum was
present. City staff members present were City Attorney Chris Yorgasen, City Manager
Robert Strope and Finance Director/City Clerk Cathleen Koch.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:30pm, Mr. Kaiser moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-
2345(1 f) to consider pending litigation. Ms. Arp seconded the motion. At a roll
call vote, Mr. Kaiser, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton and Mr. Eimers voted aye. The motion
carried.
At 6:58pm, Mr. Kaiser moved to come out of executive session. Ms. Arp seconded
the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Kaiser, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton and Mr. Eimers
voted aye. The motion carried.
The discussion concerned pending litigation.
Mr. Eimers moved to direct the City Attorney to negotiate an expert witness
agreement with JUB Engineers and authorize the Mayor to sign. Ms. Arp
seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Eimers, Ms. Arp, Mr. Colton, and Mr.
Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
Council recessed at 6:58pm. The meeting reconvened at 7:OOpm.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 02-76 Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Amendment
Ms. Koch presented the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Amendment to Council.
Mayor Colton opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Eimers asked about the $33,000 deficit in the Golf Course fund. He said the City
cannot authorize a deficit. Mr. Pillard explained that the Golf Course does not have any
equipment and doesn't have the means to fund equipment. He also mentioned that
there is not enough staffing.
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Council asked Mr. Pillard to come back at the next Council meeting with projections that
are based upon better information once the golf course has been running a little longer
for the season. The Golf Course was deleted from the budget amendment.
Mayor Colton closed the public hearing.
Ms. Koch explained that the ordinance would need to reflect the increase in revenues
since the Golf Course was decreasing revenue. Ordinance No. 766 should reflect an
appropriation of $542,764 in additional monies.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only
Ordinance No. 766. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms. Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Colton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 766 and authorize the Mayor to sign.
At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms. Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The
motion carried.
AB 02-54 Business License Fees
Ms. Koch explained that the City has not received any comments on the business
license fees. The fees were published in the newspaper as Council requested.
Mayor Colton opened the public hearing.
No testimony was given.
Mayor Colton closed the public hearing
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only
Ordinance No. 763. Ms. Arp seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton,
Ms. Arp, Mr. Eimers, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Colton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 763 and authorize the mayor to sign.
Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms.
Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
Ms. Arp moved to adopt Resolution 02-10 and authorize the mayor to sign. Mr.
Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton,
and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor called for public comment.
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Judy Herrick said she would like to see an Elementary School Resource Officer
implemented to prevent issues in the schools. It is important for officers to interact at a
young age, when kids are impressionable.
Betty Woods also wants to see a School Resource Officer in all of the schools. A Code
Enforcement Officer is needed to enforce the dog ordinances and any others that need
to be enforced. She said two more officers are needed in the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
AB 02-89 Payment to Goul Construction was removed from the Consent Agenda
Minutes of Special May 17, 2002
Minutes of May 23, 2002
Invoice Approval List Dated June 10, 2002
Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending May 24, 2002
Leave Time Report Ending May 24, 2002
CNI Pay request Application No: Eleven
AB 02-46 4th of July Celebration
AB 02-70 Alcohol Beverage License No. 02-15 Transfer
AB 02-71 New Library Board Member
AB 02-73 Grant offer for McCall Airport, AIP Project 03-16-0023-008
AB 02-74 Renewal Agency Agreement with McCall Aviation to manage the UNICOM
radio at the airport
AB 02-59 McCall Ice & Event Center — ICDBG Request for Funds & Progress
Report
AB 02-85 Budget Line Item Adjustments — Council Contingency
AB 02-86 Old McCall Jail Project Request for Funds and Progress Report
AB 02-88 Parks Advisory Committee Member
AB 02-90 Whitetail Golf Course Alcohol Beverage License
AB 02-91 Alcohol Beverage License No. 02-6 Transfer
Ms. Arp moved to approve the consent agenda as amended with payment of
routine bills, payroll, and bills that will accrue interest or penalties before the next
City Council meeting. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Ms.
Arp, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
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AB 02-93 Police Committee
Mr. Strope overlooked getting representatives from the youth in the community on the
committee. He believes there is a good cross section of members of the community to
participate on committee. Mr. Appa said he is excited about the prospect of working
with the group. Mr. Eimers asked who was excluded from the list of selected committee
members. Mr. Strope read the list of community members excluded. Ms. Arp said
there needs to be at least two students on the committee. Council discussed the
members that should be on the committee. Barbara Morgan was added to the list. Mr.
Strope was given the authority to add two youth members to the committee.
Mr. Eimers moved to appoint the Police Committee as recommended with the
addition of Barbara Morgan and two high school students. Ail Council Members
voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 02-92 Airport Advisory Committee Report
Lori MacNichol, Airport Advisory Chair, listed the names of the current members. She
highlighted some of the improvements that are being considered like fencing the airport
and updating the Master Plan.
Ms. MacNichol said the level of support from City staff has been outstanding. Mr.
Becker has done an excellent job and seems to be well liked by everyone in the
community. She asked Council to continue to support the decisions made by Mr.
Becker and the committee.
Ms. MacNichol gave an overview of the fly-in. She mentioned that the airport is running
out of hanger space. There are approximately 2 spaces left.
AB 02-36 Ice Rink & Event Center Resolution No. 02-13
Mr. Strope explained that Council already approved use of current year franchise fees
towards the Ice Rink Project. Council discussed what the money would actually be
used for. Mr. Strope said the fees would be used to bury power lines. Council
discussed whether the fees should be used on this project or another project. Mr.
Sabala explained that they have a very tight budget now. The City's contribution would
make a significant difference. Mr. Sabala said if the City could commit to the full
amount over the next 5 years, it would be fine. Council agreed to pay $103,245 over
the next five years for burying the power lines. Mr. Sabala thanked the City for its
support.
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Mr. Colton moved to approve the request to dedicate future year's Idaho Power
Franchise Fees as payment to the Sabala Foundation for electrical work
described, with maximum total payment of $103,245 over the next 5 years, adopt
resolution No. 02-13 and authorize the Mayor to sign. Mr. Eimers seconded the
motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms. Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted
aye. The motion carried.
AB 02-72 COPS School Resource Officer Program
Mr. Appa explained that this grant is for a School Resource Officer. It's different than
the one presented at the last meeting. He asked for permission to apply for the grant.
Mr. Appa read some detailed information about the position. He explained that this is a
partnership between the city and the school district. The city's responsibility for 3 years
would be approximately $6200 the school district will commit $3000 per year. They
would be willing to discuss funding at that time for the 4th year. Council said the police
department can submit the application. Then the advisory committee can review the
grant to determine whether the city should accept it.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the police department applying for the School
Resource Officer Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign. Ms. Arp seconded the
motion. All Council members voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 02-75 Scope of Work AlP project 03-16-0023-008
Mr. Becker asked for approval of the scope of work for paving maintenance at the
airport. He explained that new taxi ways are not being put in at the airport.
Mr. Colton moved to approve the scope of work and authorize the Mayor to sign.
Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms.
Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Colton gave Mr. Becker a pat on the back for taking care of the Recreation
Department.
AB 02-87 McCall Cemetery & Robert Allis Parcels
Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that Kerr Surveying has discovered some minor discrepancies
in the legal description of the McCall cemetery parcel and the adjacent parcel owned by
Robert Allis and others. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the discrepancies are related to
different locations that were used for a nearby section corner, which has now been
correctly located. He stated that the new legal descriptions clarify the boundaries and
do not give up any city land or acquire an additional land from Allis.
Ms. Arp moved to direct staff to prepare quit claim deeds as described and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Mr. Eimers seconded the
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motion. At a roll call vote, Ms. Arp, Mr. Eimers, Mr. Colton, and Mr. Kaiser voted
aye. The motion carried.
AB 02-83 Member of the City P&Z Commission - Ordinance No. 765
Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that this ordinance implements the Council's directive from the
May 9th meeting. He stated that the ordinance changes the membership requirements
for the Planning & Zoning Commission to require that impact area residents have
proportional representation and eliminates references to the Impact Area P&Z. Council
discussed the proposed changes and the relationship of this ordinance to the on-going
impact area negotiations with Valley County. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that this change
must be made to bring the city into compliance with the requirements of Idaho Code
§67-6526(g), regardless of the outcome of the impact area negotiations. Ms. Arp said
she did not think it was necessary to make this change, and expressed concern over
the effect on the impact area negotiations. Mr. Kirkpatrick reiterated that the change
must be made regardless of the negotiations.
Mr. Colton moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only,
Ordinance No. 765. Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr.
Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms. Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
Mr. Colton moved to Adopt Ordinance No. 765 and authorize the Mayor to sign.
Mr. Eimers seconded the motion. At a roll call vote, Mr. Colton, Mr. Eimers, Ms.
Arp, and Mr. Kaiser voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 02-84 Appointment of Planning & Zoning Commission Members
Mr. Kirkpatrick said Glenn Gore has resigned from the commission, leaving only two
members. The passage of Ordinance 765 creates vacancies for one city resident and
two impact area residents. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that newspaper articles publicized the
need for P&Z members and that he had contacted several people who now live in the
impact area who were either formerly on the commission or had expressed interest in
being appointed. He stated that Valley County Commissioners were asked for
recommendations and they did not contact Mr. Kirkpatrick with any.
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that Jeff Schoedler, city resident, and Connie Ruyle, impact area
resident, have requested appointment to the P&Z. He said the commission
recommends that they be appointed.
Mr. Kaiser moved to direct the Mayor to appoint Connie Ruyle and Jeff Schoedler
to the Planning & Zoning Commission, both terms to expire in January 2004. Mr.
Eimers seconded the motion. Ail Council Members voted aye. The motion
carried.
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AB 02-69 Recreation Director
Mr. Strope said the city had three very good finalists. The leading candidate is LeAnna
Waite. She asked if she could give a decision on Monday. Mr. Strope asked for Council
to affirm his appointment of either Leanna Waite or Brock Heasley depending on Ms.
Waite's decision.
Mr. Eimers moved to confirm the City Manager's appointment of a new
Recreation Director. Mr. Colton seconded the motion. Ail Council Members
voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 02-89 Payment to Goul Construction
Mr. Strope said he went to the site today to confirm the materials were on site and was
not able to do so. He asked Council to approve payment contingent upon review of the
materials.
Mr. Kaiser moved to approve payment to Goul Construction contingent upon
review of materials by the City Manager. Ms. Arp seconded the motion. Ail
Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
City Manager- Robert Strope
Mr. Strope highlighted some items in his written report. He said the second annual
budget open house was held. It's a good opportunity for staff to do a dress rehearsal.
Bob and Cindy Crawford asked the city to participate in the skate park for $30,000 for
next two years.
Mr. Strope asked Council to pull AB 02-64 City Manager Evaluation from Executive
Session and do his evaluation in open session.
AB 02-64 City Manager Evaluation
Mr. Strope gave Council a list of what his top 10 priorities consist of. The priorities were
discussed in detail.
City Attorney- Chris Yorgasen
None.
Finance Director/City Clerk - Cathleen Koch
None.
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City Councilor - Marilyn Arp
Ms. Arp mentioned that someone recommended condemning the old Forest Service
Building. Council said staff needs to take a look at options for the building.
She also mentioned that sandwich boards need to come down around town.
City Councilor - David Kaiser
None.
City Councilor- Kirk Eimers
None,
City Councilor - Mayor Colton
None.
Without further business, Mr. Colton moved to adjourn.
motion. Ail Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
adjourned at 9:30pm.
Ms. Arp seconded the
The Council
Ralph Cot(/on, M~yor
Ca~lee~ A. Koch, Fi'nan(Je Director/City Clerk
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