HomeMy Public PortalAboutCouncil Minutes 2004 08/12MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Table of Contents
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Hearing
AB 04-125 2004 - 2005 Budget
AB 04-126 Amend FY 2004 Budget to Appropriate additional monies
Public Comment
Consent Agenda
· Minutes of July 16, 2004
· Payment Approval List for Warrant Registers for input dates between July 16
and August 5, 2004
· AB 04-128 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits
· AB 04-129 Gifts for the Library
· AB 04-130 Library Board of Trustees Member
· AB 04-132 ICRMP Policy Renewal for October 2004 to 2005
· AB 04-134 Extend contract with Business Psychology Associates for the
Employee Assistance Program
· AB 04-135 ICRMP Agreement with City Prosecutor Larry Dunn
Business
· AB 04-133
Reports
Adjournment
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Mayor Eimers called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at
7:10 p.m. Mayor Eimers, Council Member Bertram, Council Member Greer,
Council Member Muller, and Council Member Robertson answered roll call. A
quorum was present. City staff members present were City Manager Lindley
Kirkpatrick, Treasurer Amanda Townsend, Public Works Director Bill Keating,
Police Chief Ralph Appa, Parks and Recreation Director Brock Heasley, Librarian
Anne Kantola, Golf Course Director Dan Pillard, Airport Manager Kevin Delaney,
Network Administrator Dave Simmonds, and Assistant to the City Manager Tina
Clark.
Mayor Eimers led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
At 7:10p.m., Mayor Eimers opened the Public Hearing on AB 04-125 2004 - 2005
Budget
Lindley Kirkpatrick City Manager gave an overview and described the process used in
creating the budget for the FY 2004 - 2005.
Uma Mulnick, 42 Garden Lane, Treasurer of Heartland Gymnastics Association Board,
said the City of McCall and Heartland Gymnastics entered into a five year agreement
during the summer of 2001. The agreement states that HGA would efficiently and
effectively run a Recreational Gymnastics program for the community in trade for
funding from the City of McCall. The funding is decreased $5,000.00 per year, starting
at $45,000.00 and ending with $30,000.00 for the last two years. HGA (Heartland
Gymnastics Association) has followed the intent of the contract with a continuance of
exploring classes and programs in order for the program to grow and fulfill the goal of
self sufficiency. At all times since the onset of the contract, HGA has served city
residents in a proportion of greater than 50% residents over nonresidents. The
Association feels that the local community includes the nonresidents that participate in
the program because they greatly add to other city programs. The focus of HGA
(Heartland Gymnastics Association) is a recreation gymnastics program. This serves
an average of approximately 155 children each year. In order to help supplement the
program, HGA (Heartland Gymnastics Association) added a preschool program in the
fall of 2003 and a summer day camp which has serviced a total enrollment of 103
children with an average of 25 - 30 children (ages 4 - 12). Ms. Mulnick stated that
there are children in this community who have been taking gymnastics for 8 plus years.
To lose the expected City funding for this year will greatly affect HGA's (Heartland
Gymnastics Association) profile as they seek to fund the program's future. The
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program is beneficial for the children's confidence, healthy body, and healthy mind.
The program provides a healthy focus for the children to keep them off of the street
corners of the City. Ms. Mulnick stated that the program originally began in a building
on Mission Street. As the program expanded, their needs required that they obtain a
larger building. The program is currently held in the old Ridley's building. Ms. Mulnick
stated the owners of the building were very generous in reducing their rent for the
organization. Without funding from the City, HGA will be at risk of needing to
significantly trim the program and classes they offer. Ms. Mulnick said the contract
between HGA (Heartland Gymnastics Association) and the City states that it will
continue for the five years "unless if is not in the best interest of the City." Ms. Mulnick
asked, how can successful programs, for this many children not be in the best interest
of the City? Ms. Mulnick stated that the program provides children with a place to go
after school instead of hanging out on the streets. The program often hears praise from
nonresidents who reside in adjoining communities but attend the local area school,
visitors to the city, and persons seeking to relocate to McCall and Valley County that
such a program is offered. Ms. Mulnick provided the City Council with a packet
outlining the program's financial and program history.
Michelle Mooney, 520 Boydstun Street, said that Heartland Gymnastics is the only
program available to infants; the other activities in the community are geared towards
school aged children. Gymnastics is a sport that teaches more than roles and
cartwheels, it challenges children mentally and physically, it also gives children an
escape from school and home. The mission of Heartland Gymnastics is to provide an
opportunity to achieve the skill of gymnastics with an emphasis on fun, safety and
education of the sport. In each gymnast they hope to develop respect for self and
others, discipline, sense of commitment and responsibility. They provide an excellent
coaching staff and role modeling in the alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment to
accomplish that goal. The program is made available to athletes of all athletic skills and
financial circumstances. At this point in the Heartland Gymnastics program they have
accomplished their mission, but to continue to maintain the quality of the program and
to make it affordable to the entire community, now and in the future, Heartland
Gymnastics need the continued funding to the completion of the contract.
Suzi Woodall, 1502 Davis, Director of Heartland Gymnastics, said gymnastics provide
qualities that are beneficial throughout life to the gymnast. Studies have shone a direct
correlation between participation in gymnastics and advanced math and reading skills.
Gymnastics shares with other sports the opportunity to learn teamwork, sportsmanship,
fair play, dedication while providing a positive and nurturing environment from which to
grow. Ms. Woodall stated that McCall is a great place to live but there is a lack of
programs for young children to participate in. After the bowling alley and movie theatre
left, opportunities for school aged children have decreased as well. Heartland
Gymnastics offers classes for ages 1 - 18 years of age through the entire school year.
Without activities for children of all ages families will not look to McCall as a place to
move and raise their children. Heartland Gymnastics is an asset to the community.
Ms. Woodall asked that before the final decision is made on the budget cut to please
think of all those that are involved in Heartland Gymnastics.
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Herbert Hatcher, 13761 Horizon View Road, said he wanted to reference the
"Community Oriented Policing Services Report" written by the U.S. Department of
Justice on behalf of the McCall Police Department. He stated that the report contains
many things pertinent to the safety of the citizens of McCall and their children. The
population of McCall fluctuates dramatically in the winter and summer seasons and the
Police Department currently employs three officers per shift, but only one officer is on
duty because of the overlap of time. Mr. Hatcher stated the Police Department gets
425 calls for service per month, making the on duty officer very busy. Mr. Hatcher
stated that the report recommends that the Police Department be relocated from its
current location so help is easily identifiable when needed by residents and visitors of
McCall. He also stated that the local newspaper has commended the police
department for their service but there seems to a lack of understanding of policing
methods. He believes there needs to be closer cooperation between the newspaper
and policing activities.
Boyd Paulson, 314 Cece Way, said Rio Vista Subdivision was annexed into the City
twelve years ago. He said it's time Rio Vista is put on the front of the shelf, year after
year paving streets is pushed on the back shelf, there is always some other emergency
that the City has to pay for instead of paving streets. He stated that when the
subdivision was annexed into the city 12 years ago they were promised to have the
roads paved. He stated that he was concerned over the budget increase to the
Community Development expenses. Mr. Paulson stated that all current development
has been developed in the downtown corridor, golf course, or the airport. Mr. Paulson
said the community also needs a new City Hall, a Police Department that's not in the
alley, and a new library. He stated that a plan should be developed for future
development instead of running around and putting out fires.
Joan Catlett, 1942 Pilgrim Cove Road, said the police department is very unique due to
population increases on the weekends; they are hired for their expertise, are experts in
their field, and the community needs to let the police department do their job. The City
needs more police officers not less, and officers need to be in areas where violations
are accruing, such as Pilgrim Cove Road. The McCall Transit System has allocated
$50,000.00 for the transit bus, in the last week the Pilgrim Cove area has only seen the
bus six times and only one rider during those six times. In the last 3 years the City of
McCall has spent $1,407,000.00 in legal fees, Ms. Catlett said the City needs to look at
its legal fees and rein them in. The City of McCall needs a place for the children to go;
the City of McCall needs a gymnastics program.
Deanna Schnider, 600 Ward, said the gymnastic day camp is wonderful, her daughter
comes home every night with stories of how much fun she has, the children she's met,
and the things she's learning. If the funding is cut and the day camp has to shut down,
it will be detrimental to the community. Ms. Schnider hoped that the Council will
reconsider cutting their budget this year.
Tami Mohler, 311 Hubbard, said when she moved to the McCall area she found it hard
to find day care, and there are no official mothers groups or activities geared towards
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preschoolers. She called the McCall Recreation Department, and Brock Heasley
suggested Heartland Gymnastic since the recreation department does not offer any
programs for preschoolers. Within five minutes of being at Heartland Gymnastics she
found a preschool, winter time activities, a place to meet other mothers and a
connection with the community. Ms. Mohler, asked when the children will be a priority
in the community. Heartland Gymnastics is the only year round program available to
the children in McCall and the outlying communities. Ms. Mohler would like to see the
community united in the efforts to help the children become productive members in our
society, increased funding to children's programs so that children don't have to sell
cookies in exchange for their future, and eventually a community recreational building
that does not differentiate between in city and out of city members. Until then it's
important for the City of McCall to fund the programs that support the children and
make them a priority. Ms. Mohler also stated that she would like to advocate on behalf
of the Police Department. She feels it's important to have a police presence in the
schools. Ms. Mohler asked how the City could be justified in taking the program away
from so many children if they didn't have a plan to replace the activities that keep them
involved.
Bill Erlebach, 905 Valley View, brought attention to the community and the City Council
the amount the City of McCall pays in attorney fees. Mr. Erlebach stated that
$1,407,000.00 has been spent on behalf of attorneys over a three year period.
Lester McDonald, 3932 Camas Drive, New Meadows, Idaho, said after four years of
different coaches and program coordinators, Heartland Gymnastics has achieved
stability in the program and is growing drastically. Mr. McDonald has noticed a change
in his children's self esteem, confidence, and other positive benefits. He stated that he
hopes the council will understand the vision of the children and allow the program to
continue growing. He stated that the program needs to acquire an adequate facility for
the program so they can continue to grow and eventually host a team of events. In
order for the program to achieve this goal and self-sufficiency they need to maintain the
financial support from the city council. Mr. McDonald also stated that a City can never
have too many police officers. He stated that a lack of policing places community
members and officers at risk.
Woody Woodson, 1130 Davis, stated that he understands the disappoint of Heartland
Gymnastics, but he count the occasions where the McCall Transit had to dispatch
another bus in order to take the children from Heartland Gymnastics and the Christian
schools to the parks and beaches. Mr. Woodson stated that the McCall Transit moves
a lot of young people around the community. He stated that the Transit employs six
employees who contribute to the community. He asked that the City Council find a way
to fund both the McCall Transit and Heartland Gymnastics.
Carl Wilgis, 3072 S. Kirk, Boise, stated that he wanted to share thoughts about the
travel and tourism industry and the proposed local option tax ordinance No. 796. He
stated that he works for the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor, and for the last
seventeen years has served as the Director of Tourism. He stated that visitors to Idaho
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spend $200,000,000 in tax revenue to the state. Mr. Wilgis stated that tax revenue
collected from visitors to the state should be reinvested into the travel and tourism
industry. He stated that under Section 5 of the proposed ordinance, parts A-G solely
address infrastructure improvements. He stated that only part H mentions marketing,
and then only in regards to economic growth and development with no specific
references to tourism marketing. Mr. Wilgis stated that as a nonresident it seems out of
character that his lodging tax dollars would go to such things as animal shelter support
and the library. He stated that infrastructure support is important for things such as city
beatification, convention performance facilities, and community cultural events, but
believes the Council should set aside 50% of the revenues to encourage visitors to
come to McCall. Mr. Wilgis stated that tourism is marketing driven industry that needs
to be presented to its customers. Mr. Wilgis stated that he also encourages the 50%
set aside as the Idaho Travel Council has grant funding available that would match local
monies on a two to one match basis. He concluded by stating that the City should tax
travelers fairly and then reinvest the revenue in order to improve the experiences of
visiting individuals and families.
David Fields, 602 Wanda Ave, said he would like the Council to reconsider dropping
one of the police officer positions for three reasons. The first reason is due to the
growth in McCall. He stated that it seems funny to him that the City is adding staff
people in other departments to accommodate the growth of the City, but is taking an
officer off the street. The second reason is due to police coverage in the community.
He stated that he is a member of the Police Advisory Committee and they felt 10
officers provided 24/7 coverage for the community. Mr. Fields stated that he believes
this level of coverage was promised to the areas recently annexed by the City. He
stated that the hard work done by Chief Appa has created the first responder program.
The program places an officer with the ability to provide medical assistance from a car
traveling around the City. He stated that the current budget proposal would now
eliminate hours when that officer wouldn't be available. He stated his final reason is the
morale of the Department. Mr. Fields stated that one of the recent complaints he has
been fielding on the advisory committee is the idea that the department is overstaffed
based on the number of DUI arrests. He stated that he wanted to remind everybody
that those arrests were made for persons driving over the legal limit, and the Police
Department should get a pat on the back for everyone of those arrests. Mr. Fields
stated that the City discovered in the last year that they have a meth problem in McCall,
and the City has had its first shooting. He stated that now is a poor time to take a
police officer off the street.
Dick Mooney, 101 E Lake Street, stated he was speaking on behalf of the gymnastics
program. He said that the community benefits anytime money is spent on children in
the community. He stated that he fells the City is not setting a good example by
breaking the contract.
Alicia Keithley, 13485 Hwy 55 - stated that she has participated in gymnastics for six
years and has become very important in her life. She has seen the program grow and
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competition. She stated that the funding each year makes a lot of difference to all of
the program participants and team members. Ms. Keithley stated that if the program
funding is reduced they may have to relocate back to a smaller building. This change
would make it harder to achieve their goals for the sport. She said that gymnastics has
made a huge difference in her life by giving her strength, discipline, and self confidence.
The program has also benefited her education since her participation pushes her to do
her very best in all her schoolwork. She hopes the program can continue so everyone
can have the opportunity to enjoy the sport.
Jacqueline Hoeggendike, 51 Pleasant Acres - stated that she has participated in
gymnastics for nine years. She has been able to make friends and enjoys the fun of
being an athlete. She has tried a lot of sports but gymnastics is the only one that
interests her.
Natalie Kaiser, 125 Clay Road - stated that she has participated in gymnastics for six
years. Her participation in the program has allowed her to make a lot of friends. She
participates because it is a fun and challenging sport.
Lindsey Hall, 14178 Franklin Rd.- stated that she has participated in gymnastics for
six years. To her, gymnastics has taught her to work hard and have fun in a good way.
Sage McDonald, 3932 Camas Drive, - stated that she has participated in gymnastics for
five years. Gymnastics allows her to work hard and still have fun. She participates in
the program because it's cool and likes the tumbling.
Sidney Meyer, 138 Brookdale Drive - stated that she has participated in gymnastics for
five years. She has tried other sports but hasn't found any that she likes as much as
gymnastics. She asked the council to not take the sport away from the kids, and to
help keep gymnastics alive.
Charles Tabor, 815 Pinedale, - stated he has concerns how the money is allocated. He
sees that more money is coming in but is concerned where it is going. He isn't sure the
plans for the development of the old Fire Station is the wisest use of the property. He
felt a better use for the property and land may be to sell it for a profit and then add onto
the current City Hall building. He is concerned over the expense going into the transit
system. As a member of the transportation committee he compared the initial proposal
of the bus to the current report that was submitted to the City Council. Mr. Tabor stated
there is a lot of support for the bus in certain factions of the community, but questions
the rider ship numbers of the transit system identified in the report. He would rather
see the money go towards developing sidewalks for pedestrian access.
Richard Coontz, 706 Saddle Horn, Transit Coordinator for McCall Transit, stated that
rider ship has seen a definite improvement and clearly spotlights the need for a transit
system for McCall. Over the past year, rider ship has increased 50%. In the last two
months, the transit bus was filled to capacity 22 times and a second van was needed to
help with the passengers and to maintain their route. Mr. Coontz stated that 14 of
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those times, the second van was as full as the first. He stated that McCall transit is
looking towards the future with park and rides to ease the parking situation in
downtown. He stated that McCall City Transit was funded 100% by federal grants as a
demonstration project and to meet the public transportation needs. If the need wasn't
determined, the project wouldn't continue. He stated there is significant economic
benefits to the City of McCall as they employee six persons and utilize local businesses.
The community benefits by obtaining transportation for the youth, seniors, the disabled,
and tourists. Their commitment is to the future of this community.
Bill Domres, 315 Mather Road, stated that during this fiscal year the golf course is
losing $97,000, in fiscal year 2003 it lost $208,000, and $132,000 in the prior year. He
doesn't see where it's the city's responsibility to own and subsidize a golf course, when
you have children, a bus service, and a police force that are getting shortchanged.
Judy Watkins, Nampa Idaho, stated that she is in support of McCall Transit. She stated
that there is no better friend to the children than the McCall Transit. She stated that the
original intent of the contract made it clear that if the City didn't fund the Transit system
after a certain time, that the system would go away. The City requested that after the
demonstration project ended, that the project continue at no cost to the City. After the
project ended in August, the project has continued to operate on grant funds at no cost
to the city. Ms. Watkins stated that it is a benefit to the community and if it isn't funded
it will go away. She stated that to determine rider count, each driver has a chart and
mark the person as they get on the bus.
Jerry Frederick, 62 Chase Drive, stated that the children of the community are the
future of McCall and the City needs to support them.
Cindy Tabor, 815 Pinedale, wanted to know why the City taking the heart out of
Heartland Gymnastics. She stated that the golf course is a losing proposition, and
wants to know if it was ever considered to sell the golf course. She also wanted to
know if remodeling the Fire Station is in the best interest in the City, or could the current
building be remodeled. She wondered why the City was spending such huge quantity
of monies on losing propositions or administrative expenses when some really good
potential things for the town are getting cut. Ms. Tabor stated that last winter her street
was seldom plowed until the middle of the afternoon, so she was a frequent rider on the
bus. She stated that the City should consider where their priorities are, and put the
money in places that really count.
Amy Dake, 202 Thula, stated that this is a community and not just a city. She stated
that she wouldn't be able to live in McCall if people from outside the city didn't spend
money at her business. Ms. Dake stated that the non-residents participating Heartland
Gymnastics are part of the community, and McCall needs community things to go with
our kids.
Janice Silvia, 13950 Country Way, said that we are a community and the children
participating in the City Programs are also seen in the school hallways. She stated that
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it is difficult to divide them and say one group deserves the programs rather than
another. Ms. Silvia stated that Heartland Gymnastics is working diligently to become
independent, and have developed a preschool program, cheerleading program, and
continue to work on other programs. She stated that if you cut funding now you might
cut something vital for the community in the future. Ms. Silvia stated that she also
doesn't want to the Public Transit go away either. She hopes that somebody can find a
solution where everybody can be happy.
Holly McDonald, 3932 Camas Drive, New Meadows, stated that although she isn't a city
resident, Heartland Gymnastics program means a lot. She stated that to cut their
funding short and give them no time to plan, is a disgrace.
Mayor Eimers stated that the public comment will remain open for another seven days.
Mayor Eimers stated that written testimony could be sent to City Hall on behalf of
Lindley.
Council Member Bertram directed a question to Uma Mulnick and Linice Kaiser of what
the plans are for the future of Heartland Gymnastics since they will not be requesting
funding from the City in the next year, and how will it be possible for them to maintain
the program without public funds.
Uma Mulnick stated that it is not the intent of Headland Gymnastics to ask for any
public money next year. She stated that the program was funded $63,000 by the City in
their first year, $53,000 in the second year, and $35,000 last year. Ms. Mulnick stated
that if they were to receive the $20,000ish they were counting on this year, they would
be in a good position in the following year to not be dependent upon the City's funding.
Each year they have added additional programs to allow them to become self-sufficient.
Linice Kaiser stated that they intended to secure a building with the additional funding
from the City. Without the funding, they would have to concentrate on fundraising
rather than securing a building. Ms. Kaiser stated that a new building would allow them
to add a full-day extended kindergarten program, and a full-day day camp during the
school year.
Ms. Mulnick added that the recent publicity over the funding has resulted in people
wondering if they will be open next year and has effected program enrollment.
Council Member Muller asked Ms. Mulnick if anybody from Heartland Gymnastics has
approached the County Commissioners or the City of New Meadows to see if there is
money for the program in their budget.
Ms. Mulnick responded that they have not contacted the County Commissioners or the
City of New Meadows. She stated that when the program began four years ago under
the direction of Mr. Strope and then Recreation Director Bob Peckland, it was a City
Recreation program.
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Linice Kaiser added that Heartland Gymnastics could have better prepared for securing
funds, but they only received 90 days notice that they would receive one more payment
from the City.
Council Member Robertson stated that the City provided Heartland Gymnastics with six
months notice. He stated that in the first year of Heartland Gymnastic's operation the
revenue from the rec program was $30,000, and this year the revenue from the rec
program is still $30,000. In the meantime, costs to the program have doubled from
$64,000 in the first year to $120,000 in the current year. He stated that he doesn't see
how these figures support that the program is on the way to making it. Council Member
Robertson stated that if the City didn't elect to cancel the contract with Heartland
Gymnastics, they would still receive funding through September 2006. He stated that
he would like to sit down with Ms. Mulnick to discuss the situation in further detail.
Council Member Bertram stated that the city is supporting a program that has 70
children in the city limits. She stated that one of the speakers on behalf of Heartland
Gymnastics said the only affordable housing is located in the county. Council Member
Bertram stated that she appreciates the comment as many people can't afford to live in
the city limits.
A break was taken at 8:53 p.m. until 9:10 p.m.
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Eimers opened the Public Hearing on AB 04-126 Amend FY
2004 Budget to Appropriate Additional Monies
Amanda Townsend, Treasurer for the City of McCall, stated that during the year the
City has received revenue that was not originally budgeted. Such revenue received this
year exceeded the contingency amounts, so in order to spend the money the budget
needs to be amended by Council. The proposed amendment includes an additional
$100,000 grant from the local highway technical assistance council for the construction
of the East West Loop and an appropriated general fund surplus balance of $50,000 to
be used for sewer improvements in the Rio Vista neighborhood. Ms. Townsend noted
that Council committed $150,000 for the project, and $50,000 would be spent this fiscal
year with the remaining balance utilized next fiscal year.
Ms. Townsend stated that the recommended action is to leave the Public Comment
period open for written comment until August 19, 2004, for final adoption of the
amending ordinance on August 26, 2004.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Eimers allowed the public hearing for the
proposed action to remain open for written public comment until August 26, 2004.
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Minutes of July 16, 2004
Payment Approval List for Warrant Registers for input dates between July 16 and
August 5, 2004
AB 04-128 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permits
AB 04-129
AB 04-130
AB 04-132
AB 04-134
Assistance
AB 04-135
Gifts for the Library
Library Board of Trustees Member
ICRMP Policy Renewal for October 2004 to 2005
Extend contract with Business Psychology Associates for the Employee
Program
Agreement with City prosecutor Larry Dunn
Council Member Robertson moved to approve the Consent Agenda and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Muller seconded
the motion. In a roll call vote, Mayor Eimers, Council Member Bertram, Council
Member Greer, Council Member Muller, and Council Member Robertson voted
aye. The motion carried.
AB 04-133 Confirmation of City Clerk appointment
Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, recommended the appointment of Dan Irwin as the
City Clerk for the City. Mr. Kirkpatrick presented council with the candidate's resume
and a brief work history summary. He stated that all officer appointments must be
confirmed by the Council prior to appointment.
Council Member Bertram moved to approve the appointment of Dan Irwin as the
City Clerk. Council member Greer seconded the motion. All Council Members
voted aye. The motion carried.
AB 04-107 Local Option Tax
Lindley Kirkpatrick recommended the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 796, the placement
of a local option tax before the voters of McCall.
Council Member Robertson moved to suspend the rules and read Ordinance No.
796 by title only. Mayor Eimers seconded the motion. All Council Members voted
aye. The motion carried.
Lindley Kirkpatrick read the title of Ordinance No. 796.
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Council Member - Bill Robertson, asked why the Police Community Coalition
Underage Drinking Program grant program was declined by the department after
receiving the grant award. Chief Appa responded that the program had been
initiated by Officer deVerteui. With the sudden call-up of Officer deVerteui to Iraq,
an administrative decision was made to decline the award as nobody in-house
had the expertise to administer the grant program that he was heading up.
Council Member- Bill Robertson, stated that the statistics in the Police summary
report show that 5 DUI arrests and 3 traffic citations were made in the month of
July. Mr. Robertson stated that these statistics show that the Police Department
is not making DUI arrests that are out of proportion one way or the other. Chief
Appa added that on the night of July 4th, the department made many traffic stops
and did not find drunk drivers out on the street.
Police Chief- Ralph Appa, stated that he had learned that the individual who was
assisted by one of his officers using the defibulator made available under the first
responder program, was up in bed and talking. Chief Appa added that as a part
of the first responder program, all of his officers would be trained by Saturday in
the use of emergency medication to treat allergic reactions.
Carol Coyle - Grant Writer Planning and Zoning, explained the BRIGHTEST
STARS program which allows the public to nominate outstanding individuals,
businesses, and corporations that have provided outstanding efforts to improve
the lives of communities, families, and children. The program is sponsored by
the Association of Idaho Cities and the deadline to submit applications is August
30, 2004. Ms. Coyle stated that last year Pam Davis wrote the council a
nomination on behalf of the McCall Hospital Auxiliary, who received an award at
the state level for an organization. Mayor Eimers asked for all Council Members
to think about qualifying entities who should be nominated for the program.
Council Member - Bonnie Bertram - stated that she had read in the paper that the
Police Department had impounded some boat trailers. She asked Chief Appa
where the trailers were being stored. Chief Appa responded that the trailers were
towed McCall Tire and Auto and Collins and stored at their facilities.
Council Member - Bill Robertson, stated that the golf management committee
met to discuss the viability of the golf foundation putting up $15,000.00 if the City
would put up $20,000.00. The money would go towards getting the golf paths and
parking lot sealed. During the previous Council meeting, Council Members
wanted to get a fix on where the year stands before committing the money. The
committee is going to approach the golf foundation to inform them that the City
can contribute $7,000 towards sealing the golf course, but the parking lot may
have to wait. Council Member Robertson stated that the committee isn't going to
approach the Council with the request for the originally planned $20,000. Council
Member Robertson stated that after reviewing the golf course numbers it appears
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that the golf course operation will miss the budget by $10,000 to $30,000, but final
numbers will not be available until September. Mayor Eimers stated that the
numbers represent a huge improvement over the past years.
Without further business, Mayor Eimers moved to adjourn. Council Member
Greer seconded the motion. All Council Members voted aye. The motion carried.
The Council adjourned at 10:02p.m.
Kirk L. Eimers, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dan Irwin, City Clerk
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