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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM080872~Q.:~ City Hall Council Chambers 250 East Pine Street Central Point, Oregon August 8, 1972 ~-4 C~ The common council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Robert Manasco presiding. Roll call found the following councilmen present: Hadley, Hamer, Mills, Rowe and Tally. Absent: Russell. Also present were City Administrator Hutton, Recorder Zander, Treasurer Tate, Public Works Supt. Capps, Police Chief Sanders and numerous other residents. Mayor Manasco referred to the reading of July 11th and 25th Minutes. -By no .questions, motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to accept the minutes as Ye ad. With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Hutton presented the request of street vacation by Richard Johnson, prospective developer.,"of property on Haskell and Oak Streets. It wad noted that a possible error was made in the request of street vacation of Alder~Street. It was believed that 0ak"Street would be the most logical one- to serve the request. The plat plan was"studied, and referred back to the petitioner for more specific information. -Mr.~Hutton advised that two property owners on Freeman Road for annexation had been refused by the Planning Commission at their last meeting. Mr. Hutton stated that the reason for the denial was that several other properties adjacent to were not forthcoming and no word of decision being reported at this time. The Planning Commission recommends a continuance of this request, or until additional properties are willing to annex at the same time. The Mayor and Council agreed to table the issue until further requests or additional information received from the County Health Department regarding septic system problems. .Attorney Mansfield arrived at 7:50 -P .M. ' Attorney Mansfield read the proposed ordinance and recommends its passage. Ordinance ,reading in.-part: "An Ordinance Granting the Consent of the City of Central Point to;tYie Annexation of Certain Real Property Described Therein, and Setting a Time" °'~and-Place for a Public Hearing". Discussion held. Motion made by $adley, seconded ,by Hamer to adopt the. ordinance as read. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion .carried. Ordinance #1063 Declared Duly Adopted. (r-~A-4~A~~~~~.a ,~~~;~ " Attorney Mansfield next presented 'an ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Relating to-the Plumbing Code and Amending Ordinance No. 303 and Declaring An Emergency". Discus"s ion held. It was the opinion of the Mayor and Council to reject the.. ordinance as presented. and that more study is needed before enactment. Mr. Hutton advised the. Mayor and Council that during the development of Mazama • Village the City had acquired an easement for sewer line maintenance"and the request by Tom Malot that a quitclaim deed be granted. He further advised that an:~error being in view, by the engineering of plat plans, etc., that established . this's.trip of land for-City ownership. Mr. Hutton recommended that the Council grant this request and by so doing, would relieve the City from the obligation of maintenance. Discussion held. Motion made by Rowe, seconded by~Tally to grant the quitclaim deed as requested. Roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. ~~ The Mayor referred to certaa.nisland annexations as proposed by a presented resolution. It was noted on the City aerial photo map that several such conditions exist. It was the feeeling of the Mayor and Council to enact the resolution as presented, and that additional study of other areas be brought up at the August 22nd Meeting. Attorney Mansfield read the proposed Resolution and reading in part: "A Resolution Annexing Certain Real Property Described Therein into the City of Central Point Pursuant to ORS 222.750". Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to adopt the Resolution as presented. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion carried. Resolution #167 Declared Duly Adopted. Mr. Hutton explained to the Mayor and Council at this time of the need for additional liability insurance coverage due to additional equipment and vehicles the City has as to past years. Both Attorney Mansfield and~Mr. Hutton agreed that the minimum amount of protection is not sufficient to the City when the additional coverage is of a minimal cost. The increase-was at X200.00 for the additional coverage as outlined in the report. By no further questions, motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Rowe to extend the City lia- bility insurance coverage by not exceeding the $200.00 quoted premium increase. With an all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Mansco advised that a petition had been circulated for the improvement of Mazama Street, North Third to North Sixth Street for curbs, gutters, asphaltic paving and driveway approaches. He stated that additional signatures are needed to meet the required 51~. The petition was presented to Mr. Hutton for securing of the Mazama Village Subdivision signatures. Mayor Manasco further reported that the residents on Mazama Street and ad- jacent properties have become very irate about the dust conditions caused by the Subdivision development. Mr. Hutton was instructed to investigate the complaint and eliminate the condition. Councilman Hamer reported that a Fire Signal is needed on North Pacific High- way at the Rural Fire Station. He mentioned that several near-accidents have occurrred during afire alarm. Discussion held. Mayor Manasco advised Mr. Hutton to prepoare a letter to the proper. State Highway Department authorities declaring the hazard and he would sign the document. The Recorder advised the Mayor and Council that a date should be established for a deadline in filing for the elective offices for the November election. Zander also stated that the County Elections Department deadline is September 7th and that an earlier date is needed for clearing signatures and certifica- tion of the petitions. Discussion held. Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley that September 1, 1972 at 5:00 P.M. will be the final date and time for filing as a candidate for the November election of City Offices. With an all in favor, motion carried. On business from the floor, the Mayor recognized Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bruce as developers of Temple Court and, Sierra Vista Subdivision. Mr. Bruce had the final engineering drawing and was requesting the City endorsement, if approved. The Mayor and Council reviewed the engineering concept and noted _; ~1~~ the corrections requested by Public Works Supt. V. Capps. In the discussion held, Mr. Bruce stated that he was aware of the unknown cost of sewer line use when extending the line from Pinecrest Subdivision into the Temple: Court development on cost-sharing line from Pinecrest Subdivision into the.`T~emple "Court development on cost-sharing with the W. Germanns. With no further dis- cussion, motion made by Hadley, seconded. by Tally to approve' the plan drawing, including the requested corrections by V. Capps. Roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Discussion held on approval of the final plat and the agreement. It was men- tioned that .the final plat of Temple Court could be accepted as it would only ~ be working plans, etc. Motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Hamer to approve ~ the final plat and also the Agreement as read by Attorney Mansfield. The C~? -Agreement was discussed as per inspection fees of X25.00 per lot. ~Mr. Hutton ::L:'i advised that the given fee should cover the inspections. By roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Mr. Hutton presented a renewal application of liquor license for the Economy Market. Mayor Manasco asked if the Police Department or anyone had any objection for the renewal request. By no complaint voiced, motion was made by Hadley, .seconded by Tally to renew the package sale of beer license. By all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Vern Capps, Public Works Superintendent requested the Mayor and Council's opinion of residing outside the City boundary while employed by the City. The Mayor referred to Attorney Mansfield for his study of the Charter and opinion. Mr. Mansfield read Section 9 of the City Charter and reading in part: "All persons elected and appointed to any office shall be legal electors of the town". lViayor Manasco stated that with the present restrictions within the Charter, the request has been denied. Mr. Scott Lockhard, Volunteer Fireman, was recognized by the Chair and wanted to know if the Police Department could direct or deny any instructions to the Fire Department. He further explained the incident as to a given date and place being outside the City limits while on a rescue call by Oregon State Police. He advised that a tow truck was needed and the Police Department refused to acknow- ledge the request. Both Mr. Hutton and Chief Sanders stated that the investigat- ,ng department have jurisdiction at the scene and it is their responsibility in dispatching any such services. Discussion held. Mr. Hutton advised that the situation-had already been discussed and worked out between both the Fire Chief and.. Po 1 i ce Chief . The report was given on City Shop fencing and cost to date. Mr. Hutton advised that approximately 132' has been finished at a cost of $132.00. He further stated that an estimated cost of $775.00 would do the entire area. Discussion held. The,.Mayor and Council agreed to have the job completed. ,Report .of weed abatement was made by both Councilman-Hamer and City Administrator Hutton. A model ordinance of the City of Medford was presented for study. It was the opinion of the Mayor and Council that Mr. Mansfield use the. City of hMeclford's ordinance as guidelines and present the proposed ordinance at the next work session meeting of August 22, 1972 for Council study. 4 Mr. Hutton gave~a brief report of progress on Bush Street construction. He mentioned that some problems have arisen and some delay in completion is anticipated due to soft conditions unknown prior to excavation. Attorney Mansfield presented a rough draft of an ordinance relating to plot plan approval. Discussion held. The City Attorney advised that he would have the proposed legislation for presentation at the next Council meeting with the emergency clause of September 5, 1972. Mr. Hutton informed`i the Mayor and Council that two City employees should be considered for a step raise in salary. Mr-. Hutton further stated that both of these employees are performing their duties._to a high level and that by an oversight at the time of the wage study these people are both at a below-scale salary. Discussion held. Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Hamer to allow the salary adjustments as requested for Mrs. Stamper to $425.00 per month and Mr. Osborne to X755.00=starting with September 1 pay- check. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor Manasco reported that the "701 Program" has been accepted by local governments and awaiting signatures and be forwarded to .Salem. Mayor Manasco referred to bills to be paid. On completion of study, motion made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to pay the bills as presented. All in favor, motion carried. With no further business to come before the Council, motion was made by Mills, seconded by Hadley to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. Warrant No. 6887 Payroll Account ~ 16,080.00 6888 Void .00 6889 Void ~ .00 6890 R. E. Manasco 20.00 6891 Daniel B; Hadley 20.00 6892 Orville Hamer 20.00 6893 Howard Tally '20.00 6894 L. L. Rowe 20.00 6895 James•Mills 20.00 6896 Bill-L. Russell 20.00 6897 William A. Mansfield - 265.00 6898 Volunteer~Firemen ~ 275.00 6899 Bond & Interest Account 9,572.50 6900 Bond & Interest Account 1,087.50 6901 Bond & Interest Account -882.00 6902 . State Accident Insurance Fund 1,251.79 6903 Payroll Account 319.54 6904 Payroll Account ~ 830.97 ~~q O C,~ V Warrant No . 6905 6906 6907 6908 6909 6910 6911 .6912 6913 6914 6915 6916 6917 6918 6919 6920 6921 6922 6923 6924 6925 6926 6927 6928 6929 6930 6931. 6932 6933 6934 6935 6936 6937 6938 6939 6940 6941 6942 6943 6944 6945 6946 6947 6948 6949 6950 6951 6952 6953 Anhorn-Faber Ins. Agency The American City, Buttenheim Publishing Co. American Linen Supply- Atlantic Richfield Company Void Dept of Revenue, State of Oregon Dept. of Revenue, State of Oregon Dept. of Motor Vehicles, State of Oregon Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority" Bear Creek Valley. Sanitary Authority Budge-McHugh Supply Co. Joe R. Chastain Central Point Cleaners Cascade Electric Motor Service California Pacific Utilities Co. Central Point Pharmacy Doyle Electric D & D Radiator Service Ferrell Glass Service Gorden Hardware Grange Co-Op Supply Assn. Internation Fire Service Training, Fire Protection Publ. Jim's Appliance Repair Sam Jennings Co., Inc. Littrell Parts Liquid Air Inc. William A. Mansfield McCanns Paint & Body Shop McDonald Candy Co. Medford Water Commission Marquess & Marquess Medford Battery Company Mason's Maintenance Void Norwhest Dust Control Nurseryland NL Industries, Inc. M. Dale Newton Oregon Mun. Finance Officers Assn. R & J Upholstery Sage Pipeline Construction Smyth's Electric Service Void Traffic Safety Supply Co. Valley Office Equipment Winniford Communications Xerox Corporation Southern Oregon Stationery Nudelman Brothers 4,038.00 20.00 42.72 11.44 .00 86.00 59.00 20.00 40.20 40.30 343.50 18.79 58.6G- 16.80 9.25 24.17 600.00 257.86 16.00 27.52 38.40 77.60 5.95 7.50 17.15 11.26 100.00 90.00 15.66 4,109.25 748.75 21.95 85.00 .00 208.75 7.50 35.00 6.00 10.00 25.00 30.00 28.90 .00 187.11 31.11 70.00 90.75 91.74 50.85 Warrant No. ,. 6954. Tru Mix $ 125.79 6955 Quality Fence Company 132.00 6956 Pacific Plywood & Doors Sales, Inc. 6.60 6957 Petty Cash 400.00 6958 Petty Cash 141.23 6959 Paulsen & Gates Appliance 931.50 6960. Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 413.58 6961 Pacific Power and Light Co.. - 1,243.01 6962 Earl Boling Appliance Service 12.00 6963 U. S. Post Office 95.00 6964 City of Medford 2,618.93 6965 Void .00 6966 Muttual of Omaha 222.30 6967 First National Bank 4,006.50 6968 Standard Oil of Calif . 212.78 6969 William Glennier Barber 10.00 6970 Payroll Account 16,165.00 Attest : tA~,~l/ City Recorder Approved by me this day of ^ Approved ~~ ayor ,. 1972. Approved ayor . ~'