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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011.04.14 Regular Council MinutesMINUTES 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. McCall City Council Regular Meeting April 14, 2011 Page 1 of 5 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 McCall City Council Regular Meeting April 14, 2011 Page 2 of 5 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. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 April 14, 2011 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 McCall City Council Regular Meeting April 14, 2011 Page 4 of 5 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. ii,111110. CA ri! csscJo Wagner,-Uty C1e Donald C. Bailey, Mayor McCall City Council Regular Meeting April 14, 2011 Page 5 of 5