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Home My Public Portal About2012.09.28 Special MinutesMINUTES McCall City Council Special Meeting Legion Hall - McCall City Hall (Lower Level) September 28, 2012 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call Work Session Executive Session Open Session Adjournment CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Bailey called the special meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 3:05 p.m. Council Member Aymon, Mayor Bailey and Council Member Swanson answered roll call. Council Member Witte and Council Member Scott were absent. City staff present was Gene Drabinski, Interim City Manager; Nathan Stewart, City Engineer; Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director; Delta James, City Planner; Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator; and BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk. WORK SESSION AB 12-187 Solid Waste Disposal Contract The City of McCall residents currently receive solid waste collection through a company that has contracted with the County to provide these services, Lake Shore Disposal. The City of McCall is charged by law with the duty of providing for the preservation and protection of the health and welfare of its inhabitants, and has the power and authority to regulate, control and provide for solid waste disposal under powers conferred by the laws of the State of Idaho. Based on IC 50- 344 3 — Upon a finding by the city manager for public safety or necessary protection of public health and welfare and property, the City does not have to do a Request for Proposals (RFP) for waste disposal. At the August 23, 2012 City Council Meeting, the Council discussed the different options for waste disposal and directed staff to work with Lake Shore Disposal on a more specific proposal. Michelle Groenevelt, Community Development Director, presented Council with the following policy questions for discussion: 1. Does the City of McCall want to enter into a contract with Lake Shore Disposal or stay with current arrangement where Valley County enters into a contract with a solid waste provider and the City is included? 2. Is it in the best interest of the citizens of McCall to have bear -proof containers? McCall City Council Special Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 28, 2012 3. Is it in the best interest of the McCall community to require some sort of solid waste service for every residence in the City? 4. Is a curbside recycling program a desired service for $5.50 per month? Discussion: Council Member Aymon stated that she would be interested in contracting separately from the County for Waste Management. She also stated that the City may need to look at other providers to determine the best pricing and service for the citizens of McCall. Mayor Bailey stated that there may be an issue with what had been proposed such as mandatory trash pickup especially for those part-time residents. Mayor Bailey also stated that he did not think that bear -proof should be required. He also stated that public involvement would be needed and recommended. Mayor Bailey did express favor in having a separate contract from the County. Gene Drabinski, Interim City Manager, suggested that the City put up a survey on the website to solicit public comment on the trash issue to include question on recycling and bear -proof containers. Mayor Bailey stated that he was not sure how the topic of a separate contract for waste management was started. Ms. Groenevelt explained that the Environmental Advisory Committee had been looking into recycling options as well as other groups. She also stated that Lake Shore was managing multiple recycling centers with some difficulty as they were dealing with contamination and people were dumping their garbage in the recycling center. Council Member Swanson also expressed favor in a separate contract from the County. Jeff Rohlman, Fish and Game, addressed the Council stating that he had worked in McCall for Fish and Game for 27 years. He stated that there had been much change over the past 27 years. He stated that at first Fish and Game would relocate the bears but they would return and would ultimately have to kill the bears as they would continue to return. Mr. Rohlman described the possible threat the bears could become to the citizens of McCall if the issue is not taken care of. He stated that Fish and Game had to catch and kill six bears in the Rio Vista area due to someone feeding the bears. The Boy Scout Camp also had issues as they did not have bear -proof containers and the bear was slashing tents looking for food. Mr. Rohlman stated that large dumpsters that are not bear -proof are a big issue for attracting bears. Council Member Aymon asked what kind of enforcement there was to ensure that people follow the bear -proof requirement. It was stated that at this time there was no actual enforcement other that Fish and Game going out and educating people or killing the bears. Ms. Groenevelt stated that an education process to educate the community is essential to dealing with the bear issue. Council Member Aymon did not have any issue with making trash pickup mandatory. Council Member Swanson was in agreement with mandatory waste management service. There was a general consensus of the Council that there was a need for a public process and public education. McCall City Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 28, 2012 There was a general discussion involving what constitutes a bear -proof container and the issues involving the bear -proof containers. There was also some discussion as to the costs associated with mandatory service and the possible increase of earning potential for the service provider. There was some discussion concerning recycling and the possible reduction in trash that could result. Mr. Drabinski summarized that staff would create an educational process and survey, in addition to contacting other service providers to ensure that the pricing was competitive. AB 12-188 Plans for the 3rd Street project Nathan Stewart, City Engineer, and Carol Coyle, Grant Coordinator, presented the plans for the 3rd Street project. The City of McCall has been awarded Idaho Community Development Block Grant funding from the Idaho Department of Commerce for streetscape, storm water, sidewalk, and water system improvements on Third Street. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:05 p.m., Mayor Bailey moved to go into Executive Session for: Hiring - Pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2345(1)(a): to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or deliberations about staffing needs in general; Council Member Aymon seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Mayor Bailey, Council Member Aymon, and Council Member Swanson all voted aye and the motion carried. Council conducted an in person interview of a possible City Manager candidate. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Bailey moved to return to Open Session. Council Member Aymon seconded the motion. In a voice call vote, all voted aye and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Without further l�peinesef,Iayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. *= SEAL y' ATTEST: 3essieJ, Magner, ' it ter !/ 2 onald - = iley, Mayor McCall City Council Special Meeting September 28, 2012 Page 3 of 3