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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM061372 City Hall Council Chambers June 13, 1972 250 East Pine Street Central Point, Oregon The common council met in regular session at 8:00 P.M., Mayor Robert Manasco presiding. Roll call found the following councilmembers present: Hadley, gamer, Rowe, Russell and Tally, with one vacancy. Also present were City , Attorney Mansfield, City Administrator Hutton, Recorder Zander, Treasurer Tate, Police Chief Sanders. - Mayor Manasco referred to the Minutes of the last regular meeting by announc- ing that no minutes were received by the Council and suggested that this be deferred to the next meeting for acceptance. The Council all agreed. The Mayor next referred to the existing vacancy of one Councilman, at large. He advised that the following persons have indicated a willingness to serve if elected; James Mills, Jim McBee and Mildred Wright. Motion made by Tally, seconded by Rowe that the nominations be closed. By ballot vote Attorney Mansfield announced that James Mills received the majority of votes. Mayor. Manasco advised that Mr. James Mills, 106 Windsor Way, Central Point has-been appointed to serve at "Councilman at Large". Next .was the consideration to fill existing vacancies ~2~,on the Planning Commission with one person willing to serve being nominated to date; Mr. Calvin Vs~Bowers. At this time Mayor Manasco appointed Mr. Calvin V. Bowers, 535 North~.Fifth„Street, Central Point to the membership of the City Planning Commission. The Mayor further stated that the remainder of proposed appoint- , .menu will be~made when interested persons are nominat~l at the earliest time. Mayor_Manasco announced the scheduled Public Hearing as advertised would now begin.on the "Vacating a Public Street", namely- a portion of the old sewer , plant road. Mr. Hutton informed all that no opinion, for or against, has. been .made known to the City Hall to date. The area being requested for vacation being a strip approximately 20' in width by 700' in length totalling. less than 1~3 acre of total land. Mr. K.C. Wernmark was recognized by-the Chair and spoke unf avorably to the vacating "for the benefit of someone's profit". He also advised that an appraisal be made of the property. It was the opinion of Councilman Tally that placing the property on the tax rolls would benefit the City much more than the present discontinued dead-end strip of land~20' in width. Questions we're . raised whether this parcel of land-has been dedicated as property by title and. deeded; s'or for a right-of-way or easement. Attorney Mansfield advised -that-.this should be determined before any decision is made and advised also that more research be made on this issue. Mansfield stated that vacating could only apply to streets, roads, alleys, etc. but-not to a deeded parcel of 1 and. ~M'ayor Manasco instructed Mr. Hutton to secure more information as to a possible deed of ownership. The Mayor also advised that as soon. as this information is available, a special meeting would be called on~the.re- quested vacation of the roadway. By no further discussion, the Mayor declared the:. public hearing closed and tabled. n,:- i ~~ For "Oral Communications" the Mayor recognized Mr. K.C. Wernmark regarding "City Improvements in General". Mr. Wernmark's presentation began with criticism of present and past City Government; by questioning their author- ity of payment of salary of a former Chief of Police when he did not reside in the City at that time.. Continuing, Mr. Wernmark was heard in excess of 30 minutes regarding tree removal, tree planting programs, building inspection beiiag overlool~ed, engineering inspections not to specifications, fire code violations, etc. Mr. Wernmark requested that Mr..Mansfield, City Attorney, conduct an investigation towards any possible violation of ordinances and City Charter, acting upon Mr. Wernmark's information. Mayor Manasco stated that this Council is not aware of any violations and if the Council feels that Attorney Mansfield should act as City Attorney of Central Point for the individual service of Mr. Wernmark to search his complaints a vote should be taken. By roll call vote, the unanimous "noes" were prevalent. Mr. Wernmark advised that he would go to the State Attorney's office for his services. By'no further questions, Mayor Manasco advised that"all of his "package, complaints" would be studied for consideration and thanked him for coming to the City Council meeting. Mr. Wernmark returned his thanks for being heard. Mayor Manasco informed the Council of acquired correspondence and its avail- ability for their reading. The Mayor next referred"to Old Business and to .the proposed Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority"Agreement relating to the abandoned pressure and gravity sewer line on Vilas Road. Mr. Manville Heisel, Attorney for B.C.V.S.A. was recognized and introducing Engineer Joel Wesselman, and made the presentation of their proposal. Mr. Heisel stated that his first proposal to the City,of Central.Point was most equitable based on original cost and life-expectancy of the line. By B.C.V.S.A. engineering study, 3~5ths of life value is placed on the old line refer to Agreement . Discussion held. Councilman Rowe questioned the present appraisal as being too low in value in relation to present cost of construction. Further discussion followed. Upon further. study.of the proposal it was the feeling of the Council that the proposal was reasonable. .Motion made by Rowe, seconded'by"Russell to execute the Agree-. went as presented. By roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Mayor Manasco referred to the proposed ordinance setting a public hearing of "Improvements of Curbs and Gutters and Paving of Bush Street". 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.Bush Street from U.S. Highway 99 to Freeman Road.in the City of Central Point, Oregon and to assess the cost thereof on adjacent proper- ty;' providing for a meeting of the Council to consider protests against said improvement; and providing.for.the service of owners of adjacent property with notice of said hearing by the Recorder". By no questions, motion made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to adopt"the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote. ;All in favor, motion carried. 'Ordinance #1051 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor Manasco called for the reading of proposed Ordinance relating to franchise renewal with.California Pacific Utilities. Attorney Mansfield "advised that he had studied the Franchise Ordinance and recommends its ~' passage. Ordinance reading in part: "An Ordinance Granting to the Califor- nia-Pacific Utilities Company, a California Corporation, its Successors and Assigns, the Right, Privilege and Franchise to Lay and Construct,- and to thereafter Operate and Maintain, Repair and Replace a System of Conduits and Pipe Lines for the Transmission, Distribution, and Sale of Gas to the Public, Together with such Fixtures or Appurtenances as the Grantee May Deem Necess- ary or Convenient Therewith, in, under, along, or across the Streets,.`Highways or Other Public Ways in the City of Central Point, County of Jackson, State of Oregon and Defining the Terms and Conditions of Such Franchise". Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Hamer to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote. ~ All iri favor motion carried. -Ordinance #1052 Declared Duly Adopted. ~ Mr. Hutton advised that Mr. Westwood, City Engineer was present and had some ~ questions for the City Council regarding Bush Street construction improvement. Mr. Westwood presented engineering drawing of driveway apron for residences on ~ Bush Street. He advised that the Council should consider this type of apron as such proposed ~w uld prevent-any gravel, etc. from private property onto City Streets. Mr. Westwood advised that the approximately cost per driveway would`be ~in the area of•~200.00. Discussion held. Mr. Hutton recommended that if the Council should consider this proposal, it should be as an "alternate" plan, as this was not included with the original improvement project. ;It was suggested that this proposal be brought forth at the Public Hearing to be scheduled. Mayor Manasco next referred to City Ordinance #1049 relating to sidewalks in subdivisions. Mayor Manasco stated that by some question of misunderstanding did the Council adopt the Sidewalk Ordinance. He advised that the Council acted'on the passage on May 9th- even tho•he did not sign it until a later date, Ordinance #1049 was Declared Valid and Effective. Mr. Hutton informed the Council that five (5~ building permits have been issued within the Mazama Village Subdivision without the sidewalk requirement. The City has to date not established the sidewalk specifications and standards. The-Mayor commenteds "We have an Ordinance but no standards". The Council referred back to the Engineer's concept of sidewalk standards. Discussion held. Mr.4Byron Backes, Chairman of the Planning Commission spoke 'on behalf of the`Plarining Commission members and informed Council that the proposed sidewalk'. `standard was accepted by the Commission. Discussion held. It was agreed that the proposal be .accepted with change in the location, i.e.; 22' from the~curb and a 42' sidewalk. Motion made by Tally,•seconded by Hadley that the Sidewalk Specification be accepted as per corrected change. Roll call vote. Alb in favor motion carried. They Mayor called on the issue of the Sidewalk Ordinance as acted upon on the May 9th Meeting. By the opinion of the. Council Ordinance #1049 was adopted and became effective at the time of the Mayor's signature. The Mayor next read the request made by the 4th of July Festivities Committee. The•use of the City park for entertainment, placing the overhead banner on Pine street and $100.00 from the City towards the event as in past years. Discussion held. Motion made by Russell, seconded by Hadley to grant the three requests. With.an-all in favor motion, carried. '~F. Q Mr. Hutton reported that residents of Central Valley Subdivision,,.are asking for a stop sign on North Central Valley Drive at Corcoran Lane. Dis- cussion held. It was the decision by the Council that a stop sign be placed for a six month period for a study. Motion made by Russell as to the above, seconded by Hadley. All in favor. motion carried. Attorney Mansfield presented the proposed Ordinance, recommending its passage and reading in part: "An Ordinance Granting the Consent of the Cityr of Central Point to the Annexation of Certain Real Property Described Therein, and Setting a Time. and Place for a Public Hearing". Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Tally to adopt the Ordinance as read. .Roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Ordinance #1053 Declared Duly Adopted. ?`-,, 1„__ ~,~,.,,, Mayor Manasco asked if a breakdown of obligations to the City versus Revenue expected by the City on annexations by withdrawing obligated property within, from the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District and paying the bond obligation to Bear Creek Valley. Sanitary Authority when withdrawing from this District had been considered. Discussion held'. Councilman Tally. stated that we should know if possible, what costs are to the. City. It was the opinion of the Council -that Mr. Hutton :aecure these figures and present them at the next meeting. , Attorney Mansfield presented proposed Ordinance and recommended its passage. Ordinance reading in part`: "An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing on the Question of the Withdrawal of Certain Recently Annexed Property from the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority and from the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District, and Directing the Publication-and Posting of Notice Thereof as Required by ORS. 222.524". Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Russell to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote, all in f avor.~ Motion carried. Ordinance ,1054 Declared Duly Adopted. ~ ~~~~ ~2:~,,G~§,; Attorney Mansfield next presented the proposed Ordinance and receommended its passage. Ordinance reading in part: "An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing on the Question of the Withdrawal of Certain Recently Annexed Prop- erty from the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority, From the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District and from the Elk City Water District,. and ' Directing the Publication and Posting of Notice Thereof as Required by ORS. 222.524." Motion made by"Hamer, seconded by Hadley, to adopt the Ordinance as read.. Roll call vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordinance #1055 Declared Duly Adopted. ~'C~..~~r, ~~'~'~~°°,~.<-~-~~t_~ Mayor Manasco:;spoke of Council Meeting. time confusing to the public with the first Regular Council-Meeting beginning at _8:00 P.M. and the Work Session Meeting starting at 7:30 P.M. Discussion held. By motion of Councilman Hamer, seconded by Tally that all meetings begin at 7:30.P.M., with all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Manasco stated that the resignation of Dave Almquist from the Council has left the Council without a Chairman. Councilman Hadley nominated Council- man Orville Hamer as Chairman. By no further nominations, Hadley moved that the nominations be closed. Seconded by Tally. All in favor motion carried. At this time Mayor Manasco advised that Councilman Orville Hamer will be Chairman of the Council. By further business from the Floor, Mr. Herb Stamper was recognized and stated that here are many unimproved lots about the City that are very unsightly. He advised that some type of ordinance be implemented or enforced for cleanup be endorsed. Discussion held. Mayor Manasco referred this complaint, to the Street and Fire Committee for their study and to report the .findings 'at the July 11th Meeting. Mayor Manasco referred to the presented bills for approval and ordering payment. Discussion held. Motion made by Russell, seconded by Tally to approve-the bills ~as pr,e"sented. With an all in favor, the motion was carried. ,.W.iah no further business before the Mayor and Council, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to adjourn. With an all in favor., motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. to the next Regular Meeting or to the call of the Mayor. Warrant No. , 6.707 Payroll Account ~ 13,599.00 .,.6.708 Payroll Account 1,658.20 ..,.6709- Payroll Account 400.00 6710 Volunteer Firemen 275.00 -:6711 R.. E. Manasco 20.00 ..6712 Daniel B. Hadley 20.00 .6.713 L. L. Rowe 20.00 ..,.:6.714 Orville Hamer 20.00 6715 Bill L. Russell 20.00 ...6.716 Howard Tally 20.00 .•.:67.17 Public Employees Retirement Board, S.S. Revolving Fund 23.68 6.7,18 Payroll Account. 814.17 :G7.19. Payroll Account 281.32 6.720 William A. Mansfield 265.00 6721 ,'Bond & Interest Account 195.00 6722.' Educators Progress Service, Inc., 11.45 6.723 Association-Sterling Films 4.30 .6.724 Audiovisual Inst., Div. of Cont. Education 5.00 ...,6,725 American Linen Supply Co. 65.68 6.726 American Steel & Supply Co. 144.71 6.727 Void ..6.728 Baumans Fire Equipment Sales 20.00 -:6729 Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Auth. 53.45 ...6.73.0`. Beaver Electric & Plumbing Supply Co. 16.28 -...6731 Barco Supply, Inc. 50.85 67.32 Budge-McHugh Supply Co.. 1,316.07 :....6.733 Central Pump Company 25.55 .,:6.7.34 Central Point Pharmacy 8.89 _,6.735 'California Pacific Utilities Co. 59.01 6.736 Central Point Cleaners 53.51 6737: . Joe R. Chastain - 15..46 6738 . Department of Commerce - 21:.00 6.7.39 ., Dick's Wrecker Service 46.08 :' Warrant No. 6740 6741 6742 6743 6744 6745 6746 6747 6748 6749 6750 6751 6752 6753 6754 6755 6.756 6757 6:758 6759 6760 6761 6762 67.63 6764 6765 6.766 6767 6768 6769 6770 6771 6772 6773 6774 6775 6776 6777 6778 6779 6780 6781 6782 6783 6784 6785 6786 6787 6788 Electric Supply Co., Inc. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Driver Analysis & Control Fire Equipment Co. George Groom Void Grange Coop. Supply Assn. Gorden Hardware Hersey Products, Inc. Halo Enterprises, Inc. Wilburt W. Lull Lithia Motors, Inc. Medford Water Commission Medford Water Commission McGoffins Wheel Alignment Medford Tire Service, Inc. Mason's Maintenance Medford Printing Co. Marquess & Marquess McLaren Oil Co. Mitchell's Gas for Less New Oregon Motel and Restaurant Oregon State Sys. of Higher Education NL Industries, Inc. M. Dale Newton Void Norris Shoe Company Nurseryland Nudelman Brothers Standard Oil of California Orchard Auto Parts Pacific Power & Light Co. Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. R. L. Polk & Co. Power Transmission Products Rogue River Paving Co., Inc. SAIF Some s Unif orms Sam Jennings Co., Inc. So. Oregon Stationery Texaco, Inc. Al Thompson Electric Tru-Mix U. S. Post Office Utilities Supply Co. Webfoot Truck & Equipment Willer's Model Bakery Xerox Corp. Xerox Corp. First Natl. Bank, Central Point Branch n ~ 36.80 45.00 414.70 135.00 66.34 32.85 1,039.00 15.25 12.50 2,955.83 3,713.79 15.70 10.50 3.93 85.00 209.07 315.36 42.90 401.06 51.50 35.00 191.20 12.00 36.00 15.00 203.40 204.08 7.95 1,204..39 396.51 101.00 4.20 407.05 15.00 56.70 885.50 45.53. 111.00 26.60 148.56 .95 e`.00 657.07 151.87 3.78 111.09 93.63 26,000.00 Warrant No. 6789 J. K. Gill ~ 4.50 6790 George Clark 1,600.00 .6791 Royal Colony Cafe ~ 17.05 6792 City of Medford 2,448.44 6793- Petty Cash 205.43 6794 State of Oregon, Inc. Div. Dept. of Revenue 136.00 6795 Automotive Machine Co. 97.90 6796 State of Oregon, Driver Safety, Dept. of Motor Vehicles 5.00 6797 Flexible Pipe Tool Co. ~ 131.92 6798 Littrell Parts ~i9.37 ® 6799 Medford Printing Company 5.62 ~ 6800 McDonald Candy Company 69.79 ~-, 6801 Orchard Auto Parts 27.13 U 6802 Traffic Safety Supply Co. 91.15 V 6803 Morris Roofing Co. 155.00 6804 Jackson County Intermediate Educ. District 8..76 6805 Central Point Cleaners 33.81 6806 4th of July Family Festival Comm. 1,00.00 6807 Void $808 So. Oregon Trophy Co. ~~ ":7.50 6809 Winnford Communications 141.60 6810 ~ Tru~vlix Construction Co. 247.08 6811 - Petty Cash 400.00 . Approved i ' Mayor Attests ' City Record r Approved by me this day of , 1972. Approved Mayo r 1