HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011.08.25 Regular Council Minutes MINUTES
McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
Legion Hall (McCall City Hall- Lower Level)
August 25,2011
Agenda
Call to Order and Roll Call
Approve the Agenda
Work Session s
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Business Agenda
Consent Agenda
Adjournment
I CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Bailey called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey, and Council Member Swanson all answered roll
call. Council Member Scott and Council Member Witte were absent.
City staff present were Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager (Via Phone); Bill Nichols City
Attorney; Dennis Coyle, Parks and Recreation Director; Peter Bomer, Public Works Director;
Eric McCormick, Golf Course; Jerry Summers, Police Chief; Michelle Groenevelt, Community =+
Development Director; Peter Bomer, Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; and BessieJo Wagner, City
Clerk.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Mayor Bailey approved the agenda as amended on July 25,2011.
WORK SESSION
Presentation of Idaho Power Rebate Check
Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator, introduced Dan Smith, Energy, Efficiency, Consumer
representative from Idaho Power. Mr. Smith thanked the Council and all the City employees that
took part in the energy efficiency program. Mr. Smith presented a check for $13,046.10 to the
Mayor and Council for the City of McCall.
McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 1 of 5
August 25, 2011
AB 11-152 FY11 LOT Update
',:::'
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk, presented the FY11 LOT update to Council. Council discussed the
various projects and there was a general consensus to list the following projects to receive
additional funding:
• Golf Course Advisory Seasonal Employees
• McCall Library Shelves
• Alpine Playhouse Remodel Seats & Carpet
• McPaws Spay &Neuter Program
• Parks& Recreation Brown Park Gazebo
• McCall Judo Club Dojo Ventilation
• Parks & Recreation Pathway Maint& Repair
Mayor Bailey stated that the prioritization should be decided at the next Council Meeting so if
additional funds are received then the Council would have a better idea of the funds that would
be available.
Council Member Scott joined the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
Mayor Bailey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:05 p.m.
I PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bailey called for public comment at 6:06 p.m.
Richard Jordan, 929 Lick Creek Rd, stated that he was against annexation of his property.
There was some question as to the process that would be used to annex property into the City.
Bill Nichols City Attorney stated that the City would follow the State Statutes for annexation. He
also stated that the process would start with the Planning and Zoning Commission and there
would be a public hearing to answer the questions of whether the property should be annexed
and if so what would be the zoning. After the Planning and Zoning process the item would then
come before the City Council as a public hearing on the annexation and zoning. The City
Council is the only entity that can make the decision for annexation of property. There would be
notice given to property owners prior to any public hearings.
Cindy Dowling, a home owner on Paul Bunyan Rd, stated that she spoke for all the home owners
on Paul Bunyan Road and that they were all against annexation of their property.
Hearing no further comments,Mayor Bailey closed the public comment.
BUSINESS AGENDA
AB 11-149 McCall Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Annual Report to Council
Shorty Clarke, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee presented the
Committee's annual report to Council.
McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5
August 25, 2011
AB 11-151 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget by Ordinance
Linda Stokes, City Treasurer, presented the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget Ordinance. Mrs.
Stokes stated that she had prepared two ordinances for the Council to consider, one ordinance
reflected the 3%tax increase and the other ordinance had no increase.
Mayor Bailey polled each of the Council Members on their opinion for the FY12 Budget and
whether or not they should adopt the 3%tax increase.
Council Member Aymon stated that she was in favor of taking the 3% tax increase. Council
Member Aymon also stated that Council Member Witte, who was absent, had indicated that she
was not in favor of the 3%tax increase for the FY12 Budget.
Council Member Swanson stated that his opinion was no increase for the FY12 Budget.
Council Member Aymon asked the question that if the Council chooses to not take the 3% tax
increase would that mean that the City would not be able to purchase the Bobcat to replace the
John Deer. Dennis Coyle, Parks and Recreation Director confirmed. Council Member Aymon
also inquired as to whether Park Street would be rebuilt without the 3% increase. Mrs. Stokes
stated that $2500 for the Park Street project would not get funded. Peter Borner, Public Works
Director, indicated that there was not enough funding for the Park Street project and that he
would be looking for possible grant funding for the project.
Council Member Scott stated that she was not in favor of taking the 3% tax increase for the
FY12 Budget.
Council Member Aymon stated that the number one complaint from the community is that the
streets are not maintained and paved and the roads are not plowed. She stated that infrastructure
has the highest number of complaints. Council Member Aymon indicated that these projects and
equipment are not going to get any cheaper and that revenue is needed to maintain the
infrastructure. She also stated that she understands that people do not want to pay more taxes;
however if the infrastructure does not get maintained it could cause bigger issues in the future.
Council member Aymon continued stating that without taking the 3% it could hurt the town and
the economy, and that she is concerned that the infrastructure of McCall will suffer.
Council Member Scott acknowledged Council Member Aymon's concerns; however she felt that
the Council needed to wait to increase taxes to ensure that the economy was improving and, if
necessary, in the future that the City may need to shift funding to improve infrastructure even if
it is at the expense of services.
Mayor Bailey stated that he recommends that the City consider and additional local option tax
(LOT) by increasing the sales tax. He stated that many of the infrastructure projects could be
funded through a 1% sales tax. He stated that all the people that live close to McCall, those who
visit McCall and those who live in McCall would then all contribute to the tax and it would be a
more fair way of funding the infrastructure projects. He stated that it would be advantageous to
work toward having the additional LOT on the May ballot.
McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5
August 25, 2011
fi
Mayor Bailey acknowledged that there were many infrastructure projects that the City would not
have the funds to do the projects. He stated that the majority of the Council was against taking
the 3% tax increase. Mayor Bailey also stated that he would be inclined to take the 3%; however
with respect of the majority and understanding that it is a tough economic environment he would
go along with the majority.
Council Member Scott moved to suspend the rules, read by title only, one time only,
Ordinance No. 890. Council Member Swanson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote
Council Member Scott, Council Member Swanson, Council Member Aymon, and Mayor
Bailey all voted aye and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 890 was read by title only, one time only by Mrs. Wagner.
Council Member Scott moved to adopt Ordinance No. 890, setting the FY12 City of McCall
budget appropriation at $14,738,985 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents. Council Member Swanson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Scott, Council Member Swanson, and Mayor Bailey all voted aye, Council
Member Aymon voted no, and the motion passed.
AB 11-147 CUP-11-02—337 Whitetail Drive -Accessory Residential Dwelling
Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director, presented CUP-11-02 at 337 Whitetail
Drive for an accessory residential dwelling application to Council.
Council Member Swanson moved to approve CUP-11-02 subject to the Findings and
Conclusions based on the MCC 3.13.03 Conditional Use Standards and authorize the
Mayor to sign related documents. Council Member Aymon seconded the motion. In a roll
call vote Council Member Swanson, Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey, and Council
Member Scott all voted aye and the motion passed.
AB 11-150 Discussion of potential annexations of residential enclaves within the City
Limits
Mayor Bailey started the discussion with a letter which he distributed to the members of Council
marked as Attachment A that outlined his opinion of each of the possible annexations.
Council discussed the following areas for potential annexation and gave staff direction.
1. The Timber Crest Countryside subdivision and the parcels located to the west and north. The
Council's general consensus was for staff to begin the process for annexation of the Timber
Crest Countryside subdivision.
2. Approximately 14 acres of the Payette River, the 1.7 acres owned by the City, and the 5.3
acres of undeveloped residentially zoned land. The Council's general consensus was for staff
to begin the process for annexation of the approximately 14 acres of the Payette River, the
1.7 acres owned by the City, and the 5.3 acres of undeveloped residentially zoned land.
3. The 18.7 acre property (zoned R1) on the west side of Spring Mountain Boulevard. Mayor
Bailey requested that staff verify whether the identified property is enclaved within the City's
boundaries. The Council had much discussion and determined to not proceed with
annexation of this property at this time.
4. The Ski Ranch Subdivision and nearby parcels to the west. The Council directed staff to
determine what the property value is today and what would it cost to bring city services to
McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5
August 25, 2011
this property. Mayor Bailey suggested that the larger parcels should be considered separately
and suggested that they be annexed. The Council also directed staff to find the plat to
determine the street structure. The Council would like additional information on this property
prior to giving direction for annexation.
Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, clarified that only direction Council was giving to staff was
not to annex but to start the process of possible annexation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Staff recommended approval of the following items:
1. Minutes - City Council Regular June 9, 2011
2. Warrant Registers "A" Dated August 18, 2011
3. Warrant Registers "B" Dated August 18, 2011
4. Payroll Report for Period Ending August 5, 2011
5. Alcohol and Catering Licenses Activity Report
6. AB 11-148 Roosevelt-Pine Intersection Improvements
A brief discussion took place regarding the Warrant Register and correct the minutes.
Council Member Aymon moved to approve the Consent Agenda, with the minutes
corrected. Council Member Swanson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Council
Member Aymon, Council Member Swanson, and Mayor Bailey all voted aye; Council
Member Scott abstained from voting on Warrant Register "B" and voted aye on all the
other Consent items, and the motion passed.
Mayor Bailey stated that he had some information from a meeting he attended with Idaho
Housing and Finance. He stated that it had been beneficial to attend. Mayor Bailey distributed a
hand out marked as Attachment B Letter, which contained information from the meeting. He
stated that the City should continue their efforts with economic development.
I ADJOURNMENT
Without further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
4 of
C) l l
,iL $= :
on ,41'.! ai =y, ayor
ATTESVc, O
.4G R10,14/1 h/,
Bessie o Wa ler, ity ' erk
McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 of 5
August 25, 2011