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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04.23.09 Regular Minutes ApprovedMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level) April 23, 2009 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call General Work Session Public Hearing Public Comment Consent Agenda Business Agenda Committee Minutes Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Kulesza called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:36 p.m. Council Member Bailey, Mayor Kulesza, Council Member Scott and Council Member Witte answered roll call, a quorum was present. Council Member Delaney was absent. City staff present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; David Simmonds, Information Systems Manager; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Anne Kantola, Library Director; and BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk. GENERAL WORK SESSION City Hall Campus Buildings —Energy Efficiency Opportunities David Simmonds, Information Systems Manager, presented to Council a report on an opportunity to apply for stimulus money to update the City Hall and Library Buildings for energy efficiency. The question for the Council to consider was does the City want to fix the buildings or replace them. The Council wanted to know the time line for the stimulus money and the timeline for a new City Campus. It was stated that for the stimulus funds the project would need to be completed within three to four months. With the City's campus plan it could be 5 to 10 years. To rebuild there would need to be a voter approved bond to obtain the amount of funds necessary. With the energy updates to the two buildings energy savings was estimated at about 60% to 80% of the current energy loss. Converted into dollars the most the update would save in energy would be about $12,800 a year. With updates it was discussed that the buildings may last for an additional 10-20 years. Mrs. Kantola stated that she has been out of room for the last ten years and now each time she buys a new book she has to give one away. Council Member Bailey stated that he is against spending city money to update the building, but with stimulus money it McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 1 of 5 April23, 2009 may be worth doing. Mayor Kulesza stated it would be worthwhile to apply for the stimulus money. The Council had some discussion on some alternative ways to raise revenue to build new buildings such as the Judicial Confirmation process, a bond or a sales tax. There was a general consensus to apply for the stimulus funds and continue in future Council Meetings discussing ways to raise funds for the new campus plan. Mayor Kulesza led the pledge of allegiance at 6:01. PUBLIC HEARING Council Member Scott recused herself at 6:02 p.m. AB 09-53 DR-07-64 — McCall Aviation Hangar: Reconsideration of the Design Review application based on judicial determinations Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director, introduced the applicant and stated that four letters of support for this project had been received. Dan Scott, President of McCall Aviation, introduce the two architects from Epikos, Wayne Ruemmele and Dave Peugh, and his engineer Kevin Bissell with T-O Engineering. As a result of the mediation between McCall Aviation and the City of McCall, Mr. Scott stated that the main area they needed to focus on was the exterior aesthetic elements. He was pleased with the new results of the revised design of the project. Mr. Peugh went through the plans for the landscape designs in more detail and the reasoning for the selections of plant life and plans for the snow storage. The intent is to complement the four corners area and give a pleasant entrance into town. Mr. Ruemmele covered the design of the building and the use of color and textures, windows and awnings. Ms. Groenevelt stated with the conditions of approval there are engineering requirements, lighting plan, street improvements and code requirements that will need to be met within a specific time frame in order to get a building permit and certificate of occupancy. Mayor Kulesza opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. Dennis Moyer — 501 Baybrook Ct, Boise ID — Mr. Moyer stated that he also owns a home in McCall. He works with Joe Scott who also owns a home in McCall and is a licensed pilot. He expressed his support of the McCall Aviation project, and stated that Joe Scott also supported the proj ect. Willie Beebe — Boise — Mr. Beebe stated that he flies up often to recreate in McCall. He expressed his support of the McCall Aviation Project. Mike Hormaechea — PO Box 688, Boise, Id, Developer in McCall — Mr. Hormaechea stated his support of the project stems from the potential to attract people to McCall. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 April 23, 2009 David Carey — PO Box 2332, McCall, Id — Mr. Carey, a business owner in McCall, stated that the airport was what brought his family to McCall and is in support of this project. He stated that it would be an asset to the community. Rick Harvey — past airport manager — stated that he was in favor of the McCall Aviation project. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Kulesza closed the public hearing at 6:48 Council Member Witte stated that in the conditions of approval #14 should state the "updated" landscaping plans and architectural drawings, to alleviate any possible confusion. Council Member Bailey wanted to add condition #16 that the City Council shall approve the final landscaping plan prior to the issuance of a building permit if any significant or major revisions from the preliminary plan occur. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the plans associated with DR-07-64 McCall Aviation Hangar, subject to the conditions of approval in the associated staff report as modified. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a voice vote Mayor Kulesza, Council Member Bailey, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. Council Member Scott returned to the Council at 6:52 PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Kulesza called for public comment at 6:53 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Kulesza closed the public comment at 6:53p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Staff recommended approval of the following items: • Minutes April 9, 2009 • Warrant Register printed on April 16, 2009 • Payroll Report for Period ending April 3, 2009 Some discussion took place to clarify the warrant register. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that on page 4, under the police department, the reference to Eric Fieldstad per diem for a training session, needs to be removed from the Warrant register. Mr. Fieldstad will not attend this training. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus the minutes. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Mayor Kulesza, Council Member Bailey, Council Member Scott, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. Council Member Witte moved to approve the April 9, 2009 minutes as corrected. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a voice vote Mayor Kulesza, Council Member McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 April 23, 2009 Bailey, and Council Member Witte all voted yes and the motion carried. Council Member Scott Abstained. BUSINESS AGENDA AB 09-70 Library Board of Trustees Annual Report to Council Anne Kantola, Library Director, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Library's accomplishments and goals for the future. AB 09-67 Library Board Appointment After advertising in the Star -News to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees, Jackie Rubin and Karen Doyle submitted letters of interest. The Council deliberated over the two candidates and accepted the staff s recommendation of Jackie Rubin and suggested that Karen Doyle apply for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Witte moved to appoint Jackie Rubin to serve on the Library Board of Trustees to a term set to expire in October of 2011. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members vote aye and the motion passed. AB 09-69 Local Option Tax Commission Appointment After advertising in the Star -News to fill three vacancies on the Local Option Tax Commission, Bonnie Bertram, Bob Hunt, Shorty Clark, Jackie Aymon, Dr. Ed Droge and William Thomas submitted letters of interest for the appointments. The Council deliberated over the six applicants, discussing strengths and weaknesses and who would be the best fit for the committee. Council Member Bailey moved to appoint the following three people to the Local Option Tax commission to a term expiring December 31, 2011, Jackie Aymon as the existing member of a City Advisory Committee, Bob Hunt as the at large resident, and Dr. Ed Droge as the Senior Citizen Representative. Council Member Scott seconded the motion and in a voice vote all members voted yes and the motion passed. AB 09-68 Urban Renewal Appointment After advertising in the Star -News to fill a vacancy on the Urban Renewal Agency Board, Rick Winkeller submitted a letter of interest. Council Member Scott moved to appoint Rick Winkeller to the McCall Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners, to a term expiring on April, 2012. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion passed. AB 09-71 Red Flag Rules - Identity Theft Program — Adopt Resolution 09-04 Linda Stokes, City Treasurer, presented the Council with the Red Flag Rules and Identity Theft Program. Mrs. Stokes stated that the federal Red flag rule was enacted as part of the Fair & Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003 and imposes requirements for financial institutions and creditors to implement programs aimed at preventing, detecting and mitigating identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission has determined that cities are subject to the Red Flag Rule and are considered creditors where they bill customers for goods or services such as utilities. There was some discussion as to the process that the City currently uses when someone signs up for utilities. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 April 23, 2009 Council Member Bailey moved to approve Resolution 09-04 and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents. Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Bailey, Council Member Scott, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte all voted aye and the motion passed. Handout Warrant Register Mr. Kirkpatrick presented the handout warrant register for the Energy Audit to Energy Seal. Council Member Scott moved to approve the handout Warrant Register. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion and in a voice votes all members voted aye and the motion passed. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council Member Bailey asked how many unsold newly constructed condo units were in the City of McCall. There was a question as to offers that were made on the McCall Avenue Homes and if there were some that had been denied or had not been responded to, the Council wanted to know why. Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that he was waiting for a call back from Connie Hogland at Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS). It was Council Member Scott's opinion that the Council had responded to Connie Hogland's requests and that NHS needs to do what they can to respond to these offers. Council Member Bailey asked for the amount of costs to the City for the j-ditch. COMMITTEE MINUTES The Council received copies of the following minutes: • McCall Public Library Board of Trustees — March 11, 2009 • McCall Improvement Committee — February 26, 2009 • Urban Renewal Agency — February 24, 2009 ADJOURNMENT Council Member Scott moved to adjourn the meeting Council Member Witte seconded the motion and in a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. Without further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8: Bert Kulesza, ayor ATTEST: BessieJo Wad% 'r, City McCall City Council Regular Meeting April 23, 2009 Page 5 of 5