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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level)
April 14, 2011
Agenda
Call to Order and Roll Call
Approve the Agenda
Reports
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Proclamation
Business Agenda
Consent Agenda
Executive Session
Open Session
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Bailey called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:31 p.m.
Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey, Council Member Scott, and Council Member
Witte all answered roll call.
City staff present was Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney; Dennis
Coyle, Parks and Recreation Director; John Anderson, Airport Manager; Jerry Summers, Police
Chief; Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator; Peter Borner, Public Works Director; Eric McCormick,
Golf Course Superintendent; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; and
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk.
Mayor Bailey approved the agenda as submitted.
REPORTS
Department Reports
Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, reviewed the Council Meeting Schedule. Eric McCormick,
Golf Superintendent, reported that the webcam was up and running. Peter Borner, Public Works
Director, stated that although Boydstun Lane was scheduled to be repaved the road will need to
be rebuilt so it will need to be scheduled over a three to four year period due to organic material
under the road. Anne Kantola, Library Director, stated that with HB205 becoming law it would
require the filtering of internet at Public Libraries. The Library Director will be working with
Information Systems and the state Library board to comply with the new law.
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John Anderson, Airport Manager, stated that the FAA review of the Environmental Assessment
was yet not complete.
Council Member Aymon expressed concern about the condition of Wooley; Peter Borner, Public
Works Director, stated that it would be repaved during the upcoming summer.
Mayor Bailey spoke of the concerns the citizens were having with berms and that snow gates
were too expensive. He suggested that a letter be written to the newspaper with an explanation of
the costs of snow gates and the functionality so that people would understand why the City was
not pursuing acquiring them. Mr. Borner stated that at the May 27, 2011work session he would
be providing a report on snow removal and the information he received from the Snow
Conference.
Committee Minutes
The Council received copies of the following committee minutes:
• Environmental Advisory Committee — August 17, 2010
• Environmental Advisory Committee — September 21, 2010
• Environmental Advisory Committee — October 19, 2010
• Environmental Advisory Committee — November 16, 2010
• McCall Centennial Planning Committee — January 5, 2011
• McCall Centennial Planning Committee — January 18, 2011
• McCall Centennial Planning Committee — February 2, 2011
• McCall Centennial Planning Committee — February 15, 2011
• McCall Centennial Planning Committee — March 15, 2011
• McCall Centennial Planning Committee — November 30, 2010
• McCall Improvement Committee — February 24, 2011
• McCall Urban Renewal Agency — February 22, 2011
• Planning and Zoning Commission — February 8, 2011
Mayor Bailey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:58 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bailey called for public comment at 5:59 p.m.
Steve Gleason, spoke in favor of Nic Swanson for the Council appointment. He stated that Mr.
Swanson had much to offer and would have time to learn the position and possibly be re-elected
at the November election.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Bailey closed the public comment.
PROCLAMATION
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AB 11-64 Humanitarian Wood Work Day Proclamation
Bob Yelton thanked the City for their support for Dave Holland and the Heartland Hunger and
Resource Center. Mayor Bailey stated that he was impressed with the amount of community
involvement at the previous year's effort.
Council Member Witte moved to proclaim July 9, 2011 to be Humanitarian Wood Work
Day in the City of McCall, and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation. Council
Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Witte, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Aymon, and Mayor Bailey all voted aye and the motion
passed.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 11-60 Local Option Tax Commission Annual Report to Council
Steve Gleason, Chairman of the Local Option Tax Commission, presented the commission's
annual report to Council. Mr. Gleason stated that he would like to make a recommendation in
September for the additional funds. He stated that a dozen plus ads for the LOT election renewal
were scheduled to run in the Star -News.
AB 11-63 Valley Adams Regional Housing Authority (VARHA) funding discussion
Mayor Bailey stated that he requested that Valley Adams Regional Housing Authority
(VARHA) funding discussion be on the agenda. Mayor Bailey stated the question that the
Council needed to consider was what is the future of the housing authority? Mayor Bailey
suggested that the City consider contributing some funds to VARHA to fund a part time person
to at least keep the housing authority going until it is determined how it will continue.
Council requested that a meeting with Valley County be scheduled and to include the entities.
Lindley Kirkpatrick suggested that the meeting initially be with the VARHA board and Valley
County Commissioners before inviting the other entities.
Council requested that staff draft a letter to all principles and the VARHA board to call a
meeting. Michelle Groenevelt suggested that the Council speak with some former board
members to have a better idea of what has happened historically.
Council Member Witte asked what other options for community housing were. Mr. Kirkpatrick
stated that that information was gathered 5 years ago and should still be available.
AB 11-59 Selection of a new Council Member
Mayor Bailey moved to adjourn the Council and meet as the Committee of the Whole for
the purpose of selecting a qualified member to fill the current vacancy on the Council, due
to the resignation of Claudia Delaney. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a
voice vote all members voted aye and the motioned carried.
Mayor Bailey stated that he thought that all six candidates were qualified members of the
community and it was the Council's job to fill the vacancy. Mayor Bailey stated that he would
like the decision to be unanimous and he would support whoever the rest of the Council chose.
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Council Member Aymon stated that she was impressed that all 6 candidates are great candidates
and appreciated their time to meet with each of the Council Members. She acknowledged that all
the candidates wanted the same things for the community. Council Member Aymon also stated
that she hoped that the candidates that are not chosen would run for office in November and also
consider serving on one of the many City committees. Council Member Aymon stated that
although the choice was difficult she would support the appointment of Nic Swanson. She stated
that Mr. Swanson was a native of McCall and with his experience in government would bring a
fresh perspective to the Council.
Council Member Scott thanked all the candidates for being interested. She acknowledged that all
of the candidates were qualified. Council Member Scott stated that she felt that diversity on the
Council would be beneficial. She stated that she also supported Nic Swanson.
Council Member Witte would also support Nic Swanson. She confirmed that all the candidates
were qualified and that although the decision was difficult felt that Mr. Swanson was the best
candidate.
Mayor Bailey moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole and reconvene the Council.
Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the
motion carried.
Mayor Bailey appointed Nic Swanson to the Council effective immediately upon being sworn in.
Council Member Aymon moved to confirm the appointment of Nic Swanson to the McCall
City Council. Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Aymon, Council Member Witte, Mayor Bailey and Council Member Scott all
voted aye and the motion passed.
Mayor Bailey thanked all the candidates for their interest.
Mayor Bailey recessed the meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
Nic Swanson was sworn into the office of City Council Member by BessieJo Wagner, City
Clerk.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following items:
• Special Minutes March 25, 2011
• Minutes March 10, 2011
• Warrant Registers Dated April 7, 2011
• Payroll Report for Period Ending April 1, 2011
• AB 11-61 ZON-08-03: St. Luke's McCall Hospital Rezone Ordinance 886 Summary
• AB 11-62 Renewal of the Digital Mailing System contract with Pitney Bowes
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AB 11-58 Authorization for the Destruction of Records — Resolution 11-02
A brief discussion took place regarding the Warrant Register and correct the minutes.
Council Member Scott moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the minutes corrected.
Council Member Witte seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council Member Scott,
Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey, Council Member Swanson, and Council Member
Witte all voted aye and the motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:04 p.m. Mayor Bailey moved to go into Executive Session for:
• Litigation — Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345(1)(f) To communicate with
legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and
legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated
but imminently likely to be litigated
Council Member Scott seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Mayor Bailey, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Aymon, Council Member Swanson, and Council Member
Witte all voted aye and the motion passed.
Council discussed the Alpine Village and Greystone Village litigation.
0.?0, SESSION
At 8:11 p.m. Mayor Bailey moved to return to open session. Council Member Scott
seconded the motion. In a voice vote all members voted aye and the motion carried.
ADJOVRNMENT
Without further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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