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Home My Public Portal AboutCouncil Minutes 2003 06/26MINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, June 26, 2003 Table of Contents Call to Order and Roll Call Public Comment Consent Agenda Minutes of June 12, 2003 Invoice Approval List Dated June 19, 2003 Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending June 6, 2003 AB 03-86 Chip Seal Project 2003 AB 03-87 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits AB 03-88 Four Corners Project STP-0110 (174) Key No. 8715 Agreement No. 5314 Pay Application No. 3 AB 03-89 New Alcohol Beverage License for Toll Station Inc., DBA La Glace Cafe AB 03-91 Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Grant Application Business AB03-93 Airport Manager AB 03-90 Ordinance No. 779 Authorizing Issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and Providing Detailed Specifications Reports Executive Session Personnel Idaho Code §67-2345(1 b) to consider a personnel matter AB 03-92 City Manager Evaluation Adjournment Page 1 of 5 June 26, 2003 City Council Minutes CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Colton called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Colton, Council Member Arp, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Eimers answered roll call. A quorum was present. City staff members present were City Attorney Susan Buxton, City Manager Robert Strope, Police Chief Ralph Appa, Public Works Director Bill Keating, and Finance Director & City Clerk Barbara Bauer. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Colton called for public comment. No public comment was received. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of June 12, 2003 Invoice Approval List Dated June 19, 2003 Payroll Report for Pay Period Ending June 6, 2003 AB 03-86 Chip Seal Project 2003 AB 03-87 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits AB 03-88 Four Corners Project STP-0110 (174) Key No. 8715 Agreement No. 5314 Pay Application No. 3 AB 03-89 New Alcohol Beverage License for Toll Station Inc., DBA La Glace Cafe AB 03-91 Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Grant Application Mayor Colton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Eimers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Mayor Colton, Council Member Arp, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Eimers voted aye. The motion carried. BUSINESS AB 03-93 Airport Manager The City Manager told Council Members that Mr. Arnold has withdrawn from consideration, requiring the City to make another selection. After an interview by the City Manager and members of the Airport Advisory Committee, a conditional offer of employment has been extended to Mr. Kevin Delaney. Conditions include drug testing, background checks, and Council confirmation of the appointment. Kevin will start in late July, provided all conditions are met. Page 2of5 June 26, 2003 City Council Minutes Council Member Eimers moved to confirm the City Manager's appointment of a new Airport Manager contingent on background and drug screening results. Council Member Arp seconded the motion. Mayor Colton, Council Member Arp, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Eimers voted aye. The motion carried. AB 03-90 Adoption of Ordinance 779 Authorizing Issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and Providing Detailed Specifications City Manager Robert Strope explained that the conclusion of the Montgomery -Watson lawsuit, the favorable interest rates and the ability to subordinate the DEQ loan at 2% have provided the City with a very positive opportunity to improve our cash flow over the next fifteen years. The market proved to be volatile as we offered the bonds today and the interest rate was slightly higher than anticipated at 3.48%. This refinancing will also provide the Council with additional opportunities to determine the appropriate level to fund capital improvements for the Water fund and ultimately make rate adjustments. The Council was asked to consider developing a Council workshop to address these issues. The City Attorney provided an overview of the closure and finalization process and paperwork. Ordinance 779 authorizes and provides for the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, in the principal amount of $5,650,000, This Bond will refund the City's outstanding Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1994, and it's parity lien Water Revenue Bonds Series 1996; This Ordinance describes the Bonds, the date of issuance, the form, maturities, registration and authentication of the Bonds, fixes the rates of interest on the bonds, provides for the application of the bond proceeds, establishes funds and accounts, provides for the collection and disposition of revenues, provides covenants relating to the Bonds and to the tax exempt status of the interest on the Bonds, provides for the sale and delivery of the Bonds, provides additional instruction on related matters and provides an effective date. Council Member Arp moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only Ordinance No. 779. Council Member Eimers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Mayor Colton, Council Member Arp, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Eimers voted aye. The motion carried. Council Member Arp moved to adopt Ordinance No. 779 subject to possible amendment in section 3 between now and July 15, 2003 to reflect accurate sales figures, and authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Treasurer/Clerk to sign the appropriate documents and establish the necessary accounts and procedures. Council Member Eimers seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Mayor Colton, Council Member Arp, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Eimers voted aye. The motion carried. City Manager Strope set a tentative date for a Water System Council Workshop from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on July 16. Page 3 of 5 June 26, 2003 City Council Minutes REPORTS Council Member Eimers asked about the watering of planters around the City. They are being watered by the Parks Department and actually were watered today. He also requested that a public meeting on the Golf Course and possible solutions be included in a future meeting. Council discussed ways to express the financial issues so that the citizens understand the importance of the meeting and choose to attend. The Council felt that it would help to provide a number of options designed to highlight the serious alternatives that are being considered. The City Manager will work on setting up the meeting in a neutral and larger location to encourage a high level of participation. Council Member Arp asked that the City replace the recently vandalized trees on City park property to quickly restore the conditions in the area to the level that existed prior to the removal of the trees. Mayor Colton expressed his appreciation to the City departments and employees for the strong partnership that has been exhibited recently with each other and with local organizations. The Council gave the City Manager the option of having his evaluation in open session or executive session. The Council will move into executive session after a brief recess to sign bond documents. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Colton moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1f) to consider a personnel matter. Council Member Muller seconded the motion. Mayor Colton, Council Member Arp, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Eimers voted aye. The motion carried. The discussion concerned the City Manager's performance evaluation following his third year as City Manager. At 9:18 p.m., Council Member Muller moved to adjourn. Council Member Arp seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried. The Council adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Ralph Colton, Mayor Page 4 of 5 June 26, 2003 City Council Minutes ATTEST: ,,,c,_1--, Barbara Bauer, Finance Director/City Clerk Page 5 of 5 June 26, 2003 City Council Minutes