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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07.09.09 Regular Minutes ApprovedMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level) July 9, 2009 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call Department Reports Public Comment Consent Agenda Business Agenda Committee Minutes Adj ournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Kulesza called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Bailey, Mayor Kulesza, and Council Member Witte (via phone) answered roll call. Council Member Scott and Council Member Delaney were absent. City staff present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Anne Kantola, Library Director; Brock Heasley, Parks and Recreation Director; John Anderson, Airport Manager; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator; and BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk. COUNCIL WORKSESSION City Manager Report Mr. Kirkpatrick presented the City Manager's report. The Consolidated Department Head Report There was some discussion as to the Helipad Lease. Council Member Bailey was concerned that the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) did not "approve" the Helipad lease, saying that it was not within the power of the committee to approve or disapprove the lease. Mr. Anderson clarified that it was the intention of the AAC to make a recommendation to not approve the lease. After continued discussion it was the general consensus of the Council for the lease to come back to the City Council for consideration. Council Member Bailey commented on the bat houses at the golf course, stating that it could take up to 5 years for the bats to occupy the houses. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 1 of 5 July 9, 2009 The Council requested a report from the Police Chief in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, Ponderosa Park Manager, and the McCall Fire Department regarding the 4th of July celebration. This report was requested so that the Council could have an understanding of the perception of the holiday event and what might need to be done in the future to avoid some of the issues that arose over the weekend. Mayor Kulesza stated that the Council had received a letter from Dan Largent of the Timberlost 6 Subdivision. The Timberlost 6 Subdivision has its own sewer collection lift station. Mr. Largent requested a letter from the City as to what are the City's interests with the sewer system and the subdivision. Mr. Nichols will assist in responding to Mr. Largent's request. Mayor Kulesza led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:09 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Kulesza called for public comment at 6:09 p.m. Ida, Manager of the Scandia Inn, stated that she was embarrassed as a citizen of McCall for what had happened at the Woodsman Hotel over the 4th of July weekend. She was concerned that McCall was getting a bad reputation as a "party hardy city" and with the amount of drunken activity that happened at the Woodsman Hotel. She stated that she lost some respect for the police department due to how the situation was handled. She hopes that the City can prevent such occurrences in the future. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Kulesza closed public comment at 6:14 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Staff recommended approval of the following items: • Minutes February 26 & March 12, 2009 • Warrant Register printed on 07/02/09 • Payroll Report for Period ending 6/26/09 • AB 09-129 Alcohol Catering Permits • AB 09-128 Sharlie's Devils Hockey Fundraiser July 23, 2009 • AB 09-131 Contract Award McCall Samson Trail Safe Routes to School Some discussion took place to clarify the warrant register and correct the minutes. Council Member Witte moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Witte, Council Member Bailey, and Mayor Kulesza, all voted aye and the motion passed. Mayor Kulesza had been given a set of medals that were framed from the Special Olympics of which he presented to the City to be hung either at City Hall or the City's Public Library. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 July 9, 2009 BUSINESS AGENDA AB 09-100 Sheep Bridge dedication to Bill Keating Brock Heasley, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the information about the dedication of the Sheep Bridge to the memory of Bill Keating. Mayor Kulesza thanked Bob Hunt and his contribution to the concept and design of the Sheep Bridge and allowing it to be dedicated in Mr. Keating's honor. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the dedication of the Sheep Bridge in memory of Bill Keating, and direct staff to prepare a suitable plaque and dedication ceremony. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. AB 09-134 Report from Treasure Valley Transit and McCall Transit Terri Lindenberg of Treasure Valley Transit addressed the Council regarding McCall Transit's operations, ridership, and funding request for FY10. She stated that since the program started in 2003 the ridership has increased from 8862 riders to over 34,000. Mayor Kulesza asked what the City could do to encourage ridership. Ms. Lindenberg stated that they had hired a mobility manager and it is part of his job to increase ridership and look at ways to improve the program. Judy Watkins of Treasure Valley Transit commended the City of McCall for allowing the program and for being forward thinking She stated that if it were not for the City of McCall Treasure Valley Transit would not be where they are today. Council Member Witte would like to see on their next annual report to Council, an analysis of how much Treasure Valley Transit is spending per rider per ride as well as the ridership per month. AB 09-130 Reappointment of Sarah Jessup as Planning & Zoning Commissioner The Council discussed that there are still two vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission and that there needs to be some personal recruiting to get them filled. Council Member Witte moved to appoint Sarah Jessup to serve for the 2" consecutive term on the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission for a term that expires in July 2012. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye. Bob Youde's term is also up and he resigned from the commission. AB 09-132 Airport Noise Standards Ordinance Amendments John Anderson, Airport Manger, addressed the issue that Noise Standards at the Airport are voluntary. There was general discussion on how would the City know if the voluntary program would be successful. It was stated that the standards would be highlighted in places that pilots read their information. Mayor Kulesza stated that he supports the program but would like some way to determine if it would be successful. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 July 9, 2009 Council Member Bailey made a motion to direct City Staff to bring City Council a proposed resolution adopting the voluntary noise program, and a proposed ordinance change to adopt the program, to include a proposal for education and monitoring for success of the program. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried. AB 09-133 Restated Ground Lease with NHS for Remaining McCall Avenue Homes Bill Nichols, City Attorney, stated that he had received some feedback from Neighborhood Housing Services' attorney. Mr. Nichols went through the document with the Council and made recommendations on the feedback received from NHS. Council also made recommendations for corrections to grammar and clarify some sentences. Council Member Bailey moved to approve the amended Ground Lease with Neighborhood Housing Services, with the following corrections: • Page 1, under the first "Whereas", the colon after the word "communities" should be a semi colon • Page 1, under the third "Whereas", the semi colon after the word "trades" should be a comma • Page 3, 1.2 A. 2, add the parenthetical phrase (including dependents) after the word "employees" • Page 5, move the first sentence of paragraph 3, to the end of paragraph 2, and add the words "to the court" • Page 6, Section 10, line 2, delete the word "demise", line 3 replace the word "premises" with the words "real property" • Page 14, Section 25, paragraph 1, line 28, delete the word "demised" and replace the word "premises" with the words "real property" • Page 14, Section 25, paragraph 1, line 31, delete the word "demised" and replace the word "premises" with the words "real property"; and authorize staff to propose the amended Ground Lease to the other home owners, authorize staff to remove the covenants from all lots subject to the amended Ground Lease, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Bailey, Council Member Witte, and Mayor Kulesza, all voted aye and the motion passed. AB 09-135 Amendments to the Open Meetings Laws - Senate Bill 1142 There was discussion on the changes to the Open Meetings Laws. Mr. Nichols stated that his office is putting together some information to assist with the process of Executive Sessions and the minutes of the Executive Sessions. COUNCIL DISCUSSION Council Member Bailey noted that on the upcoming Council Meetings Schedule that the Recycle Center lease is to be scheduled. Mr. Kirkpatrick made some clarification that there had been some changes and there is some talk leasing the land to Valley County and Valley County would run the recycle center. There was some discussion and more detail to come when it appears on the Council Agenda. McCall City Council Regular Meeting July 9, 2009 Page 4 of 5 COMMITTEE MINUTES The Council received copies of the following minutes: • McCall Urban Renewal Agency — April 21, 2009 • McCall Urban Renewal Agency — April 28, 2009 • McCall Urban Renewal Agency — May 19, 2009 • McCall Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — May 12, 2009 • McCall Historic Preservation Commission — April 21, 2009 • McCall Improvement Committee — May 14, 2009 ADJOURNMENT Without further business, the Council Member Witte moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Council Member Bailey seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members vote aye. ert Kulesza, Mayor ATTEST: BessieJo Wa=ner, City C rk McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 of 5 July 9, 2009