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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM091272~Y City Hall Council Chambers 250 East Pine Street September 12, 1972 The Common Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M., Mayor Robert Manasco presiding. Roll call found the following councilmen present: Hadley, Hamer, Mills, Russell and Tally. Absent being Councilman L.L.•Rowe. Also present were City Attorney Mansfield, City Administrator Hutton, Recorder Zander, City Treasurer Tate,-Police Chief Sanders and a near capacity attendance of citi- zens. The Mayor referred to the reading of Council meeting minutes of August 8th and the 22nd for approval or corrections. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Russell to accept the minutes of both dates, August 8 and August 22, 1972 as read. With all in favor, motion was carried. At this time Mayor Manasco advised that the scheduled public hearing on Zone change be held as requested by James Anhorn, of Freeman Road, property owner. The Mayor advised that the zone change would include three parcels of property, i.e., Anhorn, Lamb, and Kincaid; located on Freeman Road and portions joining I-5 Freeway. He further stated that the desire of the petitioners is for changing it from the R-1 to the C-4 Zone, for commercial use. Mr. Mansfield referred to the Zoning Ordinance and read the uses and conditional uses. On questions from the floor, Mrs. L. Lamb was recognized by the Chair. Mrs. Lamb wanted to know if her tax structure would change if zoned commercial. Mr. Hutton advised that the County Tax Department would be the only one to answer the question correctly,.: However, it could have some increase in land value as from its present use. Mr. Robert Kincaid spoke as a propertyowner in question and did not favor the zone change at this time, but would go along with a commercial zone when the need or interest would warrant it. By no further questions from the floor the public hearing was ordered closed. Council discussion held. Councilman Tally advised that the City is undergoing a "future planning study" and should be near completion some time early 1973, and recom- mends a continuance until the study has been made. With no further discussion, motion was made by Tally, seconded by Hadley to deny the zone change request for lack of endorsement, or until the planning study has been presented. Roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Mayor Manasco opened this portion of the meeting as a public hearing on with- drawing certain property from the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority and from the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District. The Mayor also announced that these three parcels of land are known as the Anhorn, Lamb-and Kincaid properties. On comments from the floor Mr. Robert Kincaid stated "I'm all for this". No objections were raised for the withdrawing, and the public hearing was declared closed. Council discussion held. Attorney Mansfield read the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Withdrawing Real Property Described Therein from the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority and the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District". By Council action, motion was made by Mills, seconded by Russell to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote: Hamer no, Hadley no, Mills yes, Russell yes, and Tally yes. By majority vote in favor, Motion was carried. Ordinance #1066 Declared Duly Adopted. ~~~ Mayor Manasco called for the scheduled public hearing as advertised on certain property for annexation and known as Moore Park Addition. The Mayor described the property in location and the petitioners being W.L. Moore, General Contractor. The Mayor called for any questions or comments from the audience; none noted, and the public hearing was declared closed. Council discussion held. Attorney Mansfield reading the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Annexing a Contiguous Area to the City of Central Point, Oregon". Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordinance #1067 Declared Duly Adopted. The Mayor referred next to the Agenda item of liquor sales license renewals. ~ The license to be considered for renewal are known as The Corner Club and the 4--i Central Point Grocery. The Mayor called for any voice of objection from the CC: attending public and from the City Police Department. By no objection, motion ~+ was made by Hadley, seconded by Russell to acknowledge the renewal requests. All in favor motion carried. Mayor Manasco read-the peition of Dr. and Mrs. Paul T. Rutter requesting annex- ation to the City of approximately 14 acres located near Hopkins and Bursell Roads. The petition request includes an R-3 Zone with Conditional Use for a mobile home park. Discussion held. It was the Council's recommendation that the annexation with zoning be presented to the Planning Commission for their study and decision. Mayor Manasco referred to the proposed ordinance relating to site plan and landscaping approval and construction plan approval. Discussion held. Planning Commissionmember Cal Bowers complimented the City Attorney Mansfield for the reconstruction of a document and coming about with a very good looking piece of legislation. Mr. Mansfield stated that this compliment is very unusual from Mr. Bowers= "A man with a critic's mind at work at 'all times!", and thanked Mr. Bowers for his feelings. After the intensive discussion, Attorney Mansfield read the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An;Ordinance Relating to Site Phan and Landscaping Approval and Construction Plan Approval, and Relating to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Central Point, and Amending Ordinance No. 893, As Amended, and Providing Penalties and Declaring an Emergency". With no further questions, a motion was made by Tally, seconded by Russell to adopt the ordinance as read, and declaring the emergency clause to be part of the .Ordinance. By Roll call vote - all in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance #1068 Declared Duly Adopted. ` The Mayor next referred to the proposed ordinance relating to subdivision approval and: amending Ordinance No. 723. Discussion held. With no question raised, Attorney Mansfield-read the proposed Ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Relating to /Subdivision Approval and Amending Ordinance No. 723 as The Same is Amended by Ordinance No. 1050". Motion made by Russell, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordinance #1069 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor Manasco called for Council's opinion and study of a proposed ordinance relatng'to regulations of permissable and restrictions on "trees" on public streets, and other public places. Discussion held by the Council as well as involvement of numerous interested citizens in the audience. Attorney Mansfield presented the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Regulating ~~~ the Planting, Maintenance, Protection, Control, and Removal of Trees In and Upon the Public Streets aad Other Public Places in the .City of Central Point and Providing a Penalty for Violation Thereof and Repealling all Ordinances in Conflict TYerewith". Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion carried. Ordinance.#1070 Declared Duly Adopted. The Mayor read the proposed ordinance relating_to Weed Abatement. After a thorough discussion of the ,proposed ordinance Attorney Mansfield presented the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Relating to Weed Abatement and Providing for the Assessment. of Weed Abatement as a Lien Against Properties, Subject to Foreclosure in the Manner Prescribed for Special Assessment Liens, and Providing Penalties". Motion was made by Russell, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Roll Call vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordinance.#1071 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor Manasco referred to the proposed ordinance declaring the Council's intent to cause construction of curbs, gutters and paving of Mazama Street. Mr. Hutton spoke of the petitioner's of signatures as being a f avorable per- centage for the construction of Mazama Street improvements. He also advised that a large portion of Mazama Street as already having straight curbs and gutters. He suggested that the City should consider uniformity of construction by having both sides of Mazama Street with gutters. Discussion held. Attorney Mansfield read the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Declaring the Council's Intent to Cause the Construction of Curbs, Gutters, and Paving on Mazama Street from Third Street to Sixth Street". With no further discussion on the issue, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to adopt the proposed Ordinance as presented. Roll ,call .vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordinance #1072~Declared Duly Adopted. In Written and Oral Communications the Mayor advised that no correspondence is noted and asked for any oral discussion of general interest. Councilman Tally mentioned that after .several months of delay on the repairing of North Central Valley Drive he again was reminding the City Administration of the existing condition. Mr. Hutton advised that a lack of interest was noted by petitioning for curbs and gutters of propertyowners. Mr. Hutton also stated that he would pursue the repairing of the existing street by placing a cap overlay.'' By numerous complaints of excessive smoke in the Councilroom during meetings, it was suggested that Mr. Hutton "post the area"„to such contaminators causing air pollution; i.e., "No Smoking". Mayor Manasco advised that the next 701 Planning Meeting will be held on September 28th in the effort of securing additional background data. The Mayor referred to a letter he received from Mrs. Jana Harested, City Planning, requesting a salary adjustment. The Mayor advised that all Council- men secure a copy of this letter and give the request consideration and report at the next Council Meeting. l 1 c.a The Mayor requested that the City Recorder report of candidates for City Elections. Recorder Zander read the names of fourteen citizens and their petitioned offices. Mr. Hutton advised of receipt of a letter to the City claiming damage to a well of Carlton G. DeMott was read. Mr. Hutton stated that the rock blasting at the granite pit appears to be the problem. Attorney Mansfield referred to the insurance policy as being sufficient carried by Mr. Robert Lull, leasee. Mr. Hutton advised of an advanced Central Dispatching System through the Medford Fire Department and recommends Council attention to the matter. Mr. Hutton advised of a City Capitol Caucus Dinner Meeting at the Red Lion Restaurant on September 25th at 6:00 P.M. for hearing State candidates and their view on Cities of Oregon. The Mayor and Council recommended that Mr. Hutton extend invitations to our City candidates for attending this meeting. The notice of the Annual League of Oregon Cities Meeting was read by Mr. Hutton as scheduled for November 12 through 14th in Portland. Mr. Hutton advised that the 90-day trial period of Slurry Seal has passed and the Council should consider disposition of the unpaid account. Mayor Manasco requests the City Engineer's report and recommendation before any decision be made. The report is requested for the September 26th meeting. The bills were presented before the Mayor and Council for study and .payment approval. Motion was made by Russell, seconded by Tally to. approve the bills for payment as presented. With an all in favor motion, carried. With no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. With all in favor, motion was carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:14 P.M. Warrant No. 6971 William A. Mansfield ~ 265.00 6972 Volunteer Firemen 275.00 6973 R.E. Manasco 20.00 6974 Daniel Hadley 20.00 6975 Orville Hamer 20.00 6976 James Mills 20.00 6977 L, L. Rowe 20.00 6978 Howard Tally 20.00 6979 Bill L. Russell 20.00 6980 Void 6981 State of Oregon, Dept. of Motor Vehicles 5.00 6982 Void ~~ 1 r-i C~ 1 Warrant No. 6983 U.S. National Bank $ 24,114.80 6984' Harold Lumsden 25.00 69.85 Payroll Account 1,332.62 6986' Payroll Account 847.11 6987 Void 6988`. Payroll Account 307.25 6989 Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 182.13 6990° Barco Supply Co. 23.45 699:1` Bauman's.Fire Equipment Sales 17.50 6992 Beaver Electric and Plmbg Supply 6.58 6993" Bray Equipment Co. 311.00 69.94` Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority 162.42 .6995= Burroughs Corp. 444.50 6996" Anhorn-Faber Insurance Agency 152.00 6997" Automotive Machine Co. 6.24 6998` The Artisan Press 232.05 6999 American Steel and Supply 5.58 7000 American Linen Supply 56.95 7001 Street Fund 450.00 7002 Petty Cash 220.14 7003- Pacific Power and Light 1,307.83 7OD4 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 387.51 7005 Xerox Corp. ~ 82.23 7006. Waterworks Supplies Co. 394.68 7007 Winniford Communications 164.03 7008 Verl G. Walker Co. 7.25 7009 Valley Door & Bldg;. Supply 250.00 7010 U.S. National Bank.- North Medford Branch 7,500.00 7011 Tru-Mix Const. Co. 126.02 7012 Somes Uniforms 93.35 7013 S & M Auto Parts, Inc. 20.56 7014 Southern Oregon Stationery 20.85 7015 Sam Jennings Co., Inc. 1.75 7016 Sage Pipeline Const.~: 23.48 7017,. Phillips Petroleum Co. 17.03 7018 Mel's Garage 8.65 7019 Marquess & Marquess 233.00 7020 L. Meyer Enterpr~.ses 12.00 7021 Mason's Maintenance 85.00 7022 Medford Water Commission 3,756.81 7023 Medford Battery Company 32.45 7024 Lithia Dodge 404.98 7025 Transport Clearings 15.63 7026 Oregon Section - ICMA 5.00 7027 Jackson County Library System 223.75 7028 Grange Coop. Supply Assn. 33.68 7029 Central Point Pharmacy 6.17 7030 Central Point Plywood 6.65 7031 Central Point Cleaners 48.51 7032 California Pacific Utilities Co. 2.25 q. f . ~~~~~ Warrant No. 7033 W.H. Conrad Co., Inc. ~ 275.90 7034 Valley Office Equipment 391.50 7035 Void 7036 State of Oregon, Driver Safety, DMV 30.00 7037. Gorden Hardware 38.88 7038 Marquess and Marquess 1,437.55 7039 B & J Upholstery 31.00 7040 State of Oregon, Dept. of Revenue, Inc. Div. 134.00 7041 Payroll Account 164.53 7042 Void 7043 City o:f Medford 2,709.95 7044 . Standard Oil of California 243.87 7045 Slurry Seal of Oregon 2,240.20 7046 _ Payroll Account 15,042.20 7047 Fred T. Burich 10.00 7048' D. L. Pickell 72.00 Attes . ity ecorder Approved Mayor Approved by me this day of , 1972. Approved a r