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250 E. Pine St. June lb, 1970
Central Point, Oregon ~ 7:30 p.m.
The common council met in regular adjourned session. Chairman Tonn
called the meeting to order (for discussion only due to"a"lack of a
quorum). Present: Bigham, Manasco, Tonn and Van Horn. Absent: Burton,
Almquist and Hill. Also present: Corliss, Capps, Higinbotham, Tucker,
Tate and Zander.
Chairman Tonn asked for any scheduled business to be discussed. Mr.
Tucker introduced Mr. Robert Stewart of Concrete Steel Corp., Medford
on behalf of wanting permission from th'e City to use city disposal
property land for road pt~upose only.
At this time Mr. Stuart was recogpized and, stated his company's
needs. He advised that a gravel haul from Bear Creek, above the
city disposal property (up stream) is anticipated within 2 weeks,
and would continue for approximately 4 months. He further stated
that the company has acquired permission from adjacent property
owners to .cross and if the City could grant the crossing permission,
it~would be appreciated. Discussion held and the feeling of the
council was for Mr. Tucker and Mr. Capps, along with Mr. Stuart to
make an on .site inspection of the proposed road way, with a decision
t~o be made by Mr. Capps and Mr. Tucker in granting or denying the request.
Mr. Will Huff, Slurry Seal representative, reported on the problems
of the Pine street psrving project. He advised that a new and different
asphalt was used in the seal as recommended by laboratory technicians.
He continued by reporting that Central Point and also Grants Pass
have become a _~ai¢tim of a poor job. Mr. Hoff further advised that
Slurry Seal are going to make all necessary corrections to satisfy
the City. "We Aan not support this type of advertisement". He
further felt that additional time is important before the repairs are
made. Further seasoning of the present asphalt is needed. He also
instructed the Council that he would appreciate knowing any expense
and costs the City may have experienced due to this faulty paving.
Discussion was held and comments made. It was the opinion that Mr.
Hoff should provide a letter announcing-their responsibility and when
the City could expect the improvements. Also that payment be withheld
until further confirmation and assurance can be secured regarding
the City~s interest.
Mr. Hoff advised that Mr. Tucker, Mr. Capps and ha~nself would meet
and make the inspection of Pine Street regarding what would be
needed to rectify the problem.
In conclusion Mr. Hoff stated that the City would receive a letter
spelling out what was discussed before the council.
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Mr. Tucker reported a problem relating to the City Farm Land situated
on Bear Creek. He stated that M.C. Lininger & sons Construction Co.
are removing rocks from Bear Creek across the stream from our 40
acre farm land and causing the main channel to change. This operation
has caused our irregation pumps to become water-less. Mr. Tucker
stated that a field trip was made with several interested persons.
Mr. Gary Scott, Jackson County Planning, Mr. Bohnert, farmer; Dunn
Brothers, present operators of City Farm land, and several other
persons of interest. Mr. Tucker further stated that any additional
and continued excavation would definitely change the channel as it
already h_as nn the North side of Bear Creek. The Dun Bros. have
reported that .some bulldozer work has been done to return the
irrigation water due to the Lininger operation.
~ Mr. Tucker advised as for the present time it appears to be in the
~ hands of County officials for further study, consideration and
~ disposition.
~ Mr. Tucker reported that~the North Second Street (lblock) construction
is complete and open for traffic. However, the City has not accepted
the street as of this date. He ralated some of the difficulties
during the construction period such as water lines and bad sewer
connections. Mr. Capps agreed that the base used as being satisfactory,
City Administrator Tucker reports the activity of a meeting while in
attendance of a League of Oregon Cities work shop and luncheon held
in Medford on June 10th. He commented that a lack of attendance of
Central Point was noted as only two were present. Subjects discussed
at the meeting were the "Abolishment of Municipal Courts in Oregon",
A new concept of the Uniform Bold. Code.
8:05 p.m. Mayor Burton arrived and presided. Modular housing was
mentioned and will be introduced in Oregon before long.
Mr. Tucker also mentioned that public safety training was a topic
of discussion and indicated that a new program proposed would take
frost of the expences away from the City in training of police officers.
Mayor Burton refered to two letters from Mrs. D. Becker, 263 N. 5th
St., stated her problem of stray dogs about her property going to the
bathroom, etc. Also of burning barrels close by being a hazard.
Mayor Burton opened the meeting for any business from the floor.
Fire Chief Higinbotham spoke on the past election concerning the
fire truck bond issue measure. He stated that the measure lost by
17 votes and believes that many voters were confused by the measure
description on the ballot. He further stated that he received several
y phone calls from voters and bringing it to his attention as a confused
measure. Chief Higinbotham feels that -the needed fire truck should
again be brought before the people of Central Point, perhaps ~ti the ~
general election. .Discussion on the issue was defered to the next
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meeting for more detail and study. Recorder Zander referred to a
recent law relating to elections on Bond Issues that the ballot must
show the amount needed and also what effect it would have on per
1,000 dollar property.:tax increase.
Minutes of the June 2nd meeting were discussed and the follo~seng
corrections ordered.
Zander referred to the first page, 4th para. as being Ord. 994.
With an error in the heading of the ordinance as "withdrawing
certain annexed real property from the City of Central Point Rural
Fire protection district". Zander stated that the words "City of"
should be removed from the ordinance.
Manasco referred to page 3, para 4, as not showing a statement made
by him, relating to the budget hearing prior to the motion. '!I had
asked individually the citizens present if there were any areas of the
proposed budget where improvements could be made. Mr. C.V. Bowers
questioned the salary increases of the employees. Councilman Manasco
"The committee recommended this and it was accepted". Manasco referred
tg~ para. 2, page 4 prior to the motion "as a question asked that does
not appear." Entry to be "Manasco asked the citizens attending for
their opinion regarding a city donation to the 4th of July Family
Festival. Several agreed that it is money well spent."
Mr. Van Horn instructed Zander to watch his spelling.
With no further discussion of the minutes a motion was made by
Manasco, second by Bigham to approve the minutes as corrected. All
in favor, motion carried.
Mr. Tucker advised .the mayor and council that this appears to be the
time for renewing the City Insurance policies such as liability,
comprehensive and false arrest. Mr. Tucker wanted to know if the
council wanted it placed, in advertising for bid or to go ahead and.
have it renewed with the present carrier. If ther are no further
instructions from the council on the matter, Mr. Tucker advised that
he would go ahead and have a,package type policy less fire coverage,
by advertising for bids for city insurance., Approval was given.
Mr. Tucker mentioned that the City Hall building roof is in poor
condition and should be considered for repair at this time. He
stressed that past contractors that have repaired and guaranteed
their work are no longer around. However, he was very pleased.
with a company that put the roof on the City Shop building.
Discussion was held on the matter and when the tax money would be
available to the city. Mrs. Tate stated that the City starts
receiving it some time in November. Mr. Tucker stated he has done
some preliminary work on specifications and construction. Also
having the City Building Inspector check the work. Discussion was
held and agreed that it could be handled financially within a couple
of months. Therefore, the city should call for bids at this time
to get things started.
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Motion made by Van Horn, second by Tonn to have City Administrator
call for bids on reroofing city hall building. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Mr. Tucker referred to Planning Commission minutes concerning present
restrictions in the C-2 zone, not allowing auto repair shops and that
a recommendation will be made by the Planning Commission for this
type of business in the C-2 zone.
Mr. Tucker suggested a transfer of funds from the contingency fund
to the Chief of Police s~,l.ary account. The amount being $587.89
+ 40.15 social security for the remainder of the budget year. Mr.
Tucker explained how this need has come about, as the reason being
® the Police Chief salary increase above the budgeted amount for the
~ 1969-70 budget year.
~ Motion made by Marasco, second by Tonn, to pay the additional salary
C~ as requested by Sterling Tucker: All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion made by Manasco, second by Bigham to apy the bills as presented.
All in Favor, motion carried.
Mayor Burton asked the councilmen present if they were all acquainted
with the interoffice memo. After some indicated they were, Mayor
Burton asked for their approval. This appeared to be favorable.
All approved. Pdo further discussion. Motion made by Tonn, second
by Bigham to adjourn. All in favor. notion carried.
Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
Approve