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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011.12.01 Regular Council MinutesMINUTES McCall City Council Regular Meeting Legion Hall (McCall City Hall - Lower Level) December 1, 2011 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call Approve the Agenda Reports Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Business Agenda Consent Agenda Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Bailey called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:29 p.m. Mayor Bailey, Council Member Aymon, Council Member Scott, Council Member Swanson, and Council Member Witte all answered roll call. City staff present was Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager; Bill Punkoney, City Attorney (via telephone conference call); Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Jerry Summers, Chief of Police; Dennis Coyle, Parks and Recreation Director; Anne Kantola, Library Director; John Anderson, Airport Manager; Eric McCormick, Golf Course Superintendent; Peter Borner, Public Works Director; and Laurie Radcliffe, Deputy City Clerk. APPROVE THE AGENDA' Mayor Bailey approved the agenda as submitted. REPORTS Department Reports Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, briefly highlighted department report issues, including the removal of a tree. He also discussed the upcoming AIC Legislative Committee meeting and the fact that they will be discussing the proposed legislation that would clearly grant an exemption for the requirement to obtain a water right for cities to apply effluent. Mr. Kirkpatrick also mentioned Representative Roberts' comments about foregone amounts, local taxing districts ability to increase property taxes and several other items pertaining specifically to City government. Mr. Kirkpatrick made City Council aware that zoning map revisions would be coming before them, probably in February, to clarify the map that was produced a few years ago. McCall City Council Regular Meeting December 1, 2011 Page 1 of 4 He indicated that the next Economic Development meeting will be December 13, 1:30-4:30 in McCall, location to be announced. There was a general discussion regarding the Consolidated Department Report. City Council decided to continue meeting on the first and third Thursdays through January. January meetings will be January 5 and January 19, provided there are no hearing/notice issues. Mayor Bailey encouraged everyone to provide comments and feedback to the City IT Department on the new City website. Committee Minutes The Council received copies of the following committee minutes: • McCall Airport Advisory Committee — October 6, 2011 • Environmental Advisory Committee — May 17, 2011 • Environmental Advisory Committee — August 16, 2011 • Environmental Advisory Committee — September 20, 2011 • Environmental Advisory Committee — October 18, 2011 • McCall Redevelopment Agency — October 18, 2011 • Planning and Zoning Commission — October 4, 2011 • Technical Advisory Group — August 25, 2011 Mayor Bailey led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:57 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Bailey called for public comment at 5:57 p.m. Scott Bowes, 177 Willy Lane, President of Payette Lakes Commercial Center located on Commerce Street — Mr. Bowes voiced concern about the animal -proofing and dumpster enclosure requirements, and indicated the businesses on Commerce Street would like to request exemption. Mr. Bowes provided letters from local businesses for Council to review, and requested guidance on how to proceed. Patrick Phillips, 344 Carmen Drive in Rio Vista — Mr. Phillips is part of the Payette Lakes Commercial Subdivision, as well. Mr. Phillips voiced concern regarding the dumpster enclosure requirements. He requested that City Council consider dumpster requirements on an individual basis. Mr. Phillips expressed his concern over the cost of animal -proof and enclosed trash containers, especially in the current economic clime. Council requested a work session for the dumpster ordinance be placed on the December 15 or 16, 2011, meeting agenda. Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, will verify the date and notify Mr. Bowes and Mr. Phillips. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Bailey closed the public comment. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4 December 1, 2011 BUSINESS AGENDA AB 11-214 Snow Removal Ordinance 891 Summary Mayor Bailey stated that at the November 17, 2011, City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance 891 for Snow Removal. The Ordinance Summary was not available to the Council at that time, but must be adopted and published. Peter Borner, Public Works Director, indicated the City had been attempting to arrange for a snow phone line with Frontier (620- SNOW). Frontier has indicated they will continue to work on it. Council Member Witte moved to adopt and approve the publication of The Summary of Ordinance No. 891, and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Aymon seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Witte, Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey, Council Member Scott and Council Member Swanson all voted aye and the motion carried. AB 11-215 Resolution 11-23 Authorize the City Treasurer to Pay Routine City Bills Linda Stokes, City Treasurer, explained that the regularly scheduled Council meeting dates for December (the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month) were changed to the 1st and 3Td Thursday of the month to accommodate the Christmas holiday. The change resulted in nearly a month between Council meetings, causing a delay in the City's ability to pay bills in a timely manner. Staff compiled a list of vendors that provide ordinary and necessary goods and services to the City; such as debt service, lease obligations, utilities, propane, VISA bills, attorney services, library interne, postage and fuel. Council was requested to adopt Resolution 11-23, authorizing the Treasurer to pay the listed vendors as necessary. The Treasurer would pay the bills for the purposes listed and submit the bills to Council for ratification at the January 12, 2012, meeting. Council Member Scott moved to Adopt Resolution 11-23 to authorize the City Treasurer to pay bills in a timely manner and authorize the Mayor to Sign all necessary documents. Council Member Swanson seconded the motion. In a roll call voted, Council Member Scott, Council Member Swanson, Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey, and Council Member Witte all voted aye and the motion carried. AB 11-216 Fees for Services Discussion Lindley Kirkpatrick, City Manager, explained that during the development of the FY12 budget, staff reviewed the fees charged in the governmental funds, to ensure that the correct fees were being charged. The result of the review was that, with few exceptions, the fees charged by the City were set at the appropriate levels. Following the review, some Library fees were increased and GIS fees were established. Subsequently, a more thorough fee review was conducted. With the exception of Golf, Water and Sewer, each department head reviewed fees charged by their department to ensure that the fees were consistent with the City's costs to provide services. Where appropriate, the fees were compared to fees in similar communities. Based on that review, it was the conclusion of staff that current fees were appropriate, except: 1. Staff recommended that a Highway Banner Fee of $100 be established, to cover the City's costs. A crew of four for approximately one hour was required to put up and take down highway banners. 2. Staff recommended that Airport fees be revised. McCall City Council Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4 December 1, 2011 A discussion ensued regarding the recommendation of a fee for the hanging of highway banners, the current fee schedule and the need for further review. Mayor Bailey spoke in favor of not initiating any fees at this time. The Council decided to not pursue any fee changes at this time, but to consider the fee increases during the FY13 budget development process. Council Member Witte asked for explanation of the airport fee table. John Anderson, Airport Manager, explained specific items. A lengthy discussion occurred regarding airport fees. Mr. Anderson will do more research for the FY13 budget process. CONSENT AGENDA Staff recommended approval of the following items: • Council Regular Minutes — October 20, 2011 • Warrant Registers Dated November 23, 2011 • Payroll Report for Period Ending November 11, 2011 A brief discussion took place regarding items in the minutes, a correction to the minutes and the Warrant Register. Council Member Scott moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Swanson seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted aye and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Without further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. onald C. 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