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Home My WebLink AboutCM041472~~~ City Hall Council Chambers March 14, 1972 250 East Pine Street Central Point, Oregon The Common Council met in regular session at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Robert Manasco presiding. Roll call found councilmen Almquist, Hadley, Hamer, and Tally present. Absent were Rowe and Russell. Also present were City Attorney Mansfield, City Administrator Hutton, Recorder Zander, City Treasurer Tate, Police Chief Sanders, Public Works Director Capps, as well as numerous interested citizens in attendance. The Mayor called for the reading of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 8th and February 22nd, 1972. There being no questionsc~on the Minutes as presented, motion made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to approve the Minutes as read. Mayor Manasco announced that this portion of the meeting will be as set forth; the Public Hearing on annexation of land as requested by Elk Farms, Inc. Mr. Leo Russell, 3365 Snowy Butte Road, Central Point was recognized by the chair and referred to his written report in objection to the annex- ation. At '8:05 P.M. Councilmen Russell and Rowe arrived. Mr. Russell mentioned in his objection to ecology and the tax increase to the citizens of Central Point as being his reason for denying the annexation. Mr. C.L. Morehouse, 3425 Snowy Butte Road, Central Point spoke regarding his feeling on annexation. Mr. Morehouse stated that people with small acreage under 10 acres are only paying taxes and showing no profit for their efforts. He'advised that annexation to the City for future develop- ment would be the only answer towards utilizing this type of undeveloped lands. He also advised that he is not asking to be annexed for reasons of receiving City water services, but only for being able to sell off some of his .acreage to a developer in time to come. The Mayor and Council stressed the point that City water is not available at the present time with no definite date in view at this time. Discussion held. Mayor Marasco invited any other comments from the floor and with none noted, advised that by not annexing the area into the City would not stop the development;~but could only create additional future problems by "poor or no planning, and no regulations to building". "It's obvious that some day soon the City would be approached by its residents to individu- ally annex into the City, with its problems". Councilman Rowe asked if the City would be obligated to supply water and other services to the area if annexed at any requested time? Attorney Mansfield's comment was "as long as the petitioners are aware of the situation that now exists between the City and the Medford Water Commis- sion, and still insists on annexation; the answer would be no". Councilman Tally advised that if we accept this parcel of land for annexation the City would be able to enforce the stringent building and subdivision code on its development. With no further questions from the floor or the Council, Atty. Mansfield read proposed Ordinance #1038 and reading in part: "An Ordinance Annexing a Contiguous Area to the ~: Z 7. City of Central Point, Oregon". At this time Mayor Manasco asked for a Council motion to either deny or.approve the request of annexation. Motion was made by Almquist, seconded by Tally to adopt the proposed 'Ordinance #1038 as presented and read. Roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Elk Farms, Inc..annexation~ Ordinance #103'8 Declared Duly Adopted: City.Administrator Hutton advised that the City Sanitary Service'Com- pany Attorney Paul Haviland was present and would appreciate the Mayor and .Council's time for discussion on rate increase proposal. Both Attorneys Mansfield and Haviland advised that the Mayor and Council ~ could at this time aplr ove the rate increase and be within the 'limits ~ of IRS standards as previously approved. Mr. Mansfield advised that ~ ~ the Council could implement the .rate increase beginning January 1, 1972 V as a Supplement to the existing Agreement. After a lengthy discussion, motion was made by Almquist, seconded by Tally to allow the $ .50 resi- dential rate increase by City Sanitary Service as previously approved. O.n.the question of the motion; it was asked if this would only apply to residential rates: Mr. Haviland stated that no commercial rate increase was asked for. By roll call vote: they "ayes" being Almquist, Hamer, and Tally: Both Rowe and Hadley voting no with Russell abstaining from '-the voting. By majority vote in favor, the motion was carried. This portion of the Meeting was opened to New Business .and Mrs. Cathy Bailey of 115 Cupp Drive was recognized by the Chair. Mrs. Bailey also rnnRy tom introduced Mrs. Martha Heil, 105 Cupp .Drive and Mrs.-Man3eiv Skaugset of 125'Cupp.Drive, Central Point as being together. She, .at this time, referred to"the City-approved'"tavern license" proposed to be built;~~ on South First Street near the residential area. Mrs. Bailey stated that "the traffic and general disturbance related to such .a business would be a detriment to the neighborhood. ' Mayor Manasco referred to the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings that were associated with the Council's study and advised that the ,request was made nearly one year ago. He also advised that the Councilman representing that Ward had made a canvas of the°neighborhood and found no.objectio.n to the proposed tavern as presented. He further stressed that this Council had prolonged their. discussion and study in hopes that . more citizens of the general area would come. forth with any .opinion. With no opposi~tio'n against .the proposed business the Mayor and Council had granted the allowable business in the Commercial Zone. Along dis- ' cussion fo.llo.wed with mixed view of the Council. Councilman Rowe stated that he had voted against the request of allowing a beer license into . the proposed area at the. time it was brought before the Council. '!How- ever, to. date, the City Council has granted and approved the proposal and should be considered `as being final". Councilman Rowe. objecting the, furthering this issue. .Councilman Tally stated that we as Council- men have decided at one .time to approve the request .and should not reverse out views at this time by changing our minds.. Councilman Rowe staved that 'the City has not lost control over a nuisance or disturbance as certain ordinance would be enforced when any problems should arise. Mayor Manasco advised that a special meeting should be setup and a further study be made. All interested persons should appear and be heard. Discussion held. The majority of the Council agreed to hold a special meeting on March 21st at 8:00 P.M. to study the complaint. Mr. Hutton was instructed to inform Mr. Ed. Holley, owner of the proposed development concerning this scheduled meeting. Mr. Hutton presented letters of consent from six tax lot owners for annexation .into Central Point. Petitions bearing five names of consent and the Agent being E. Zimmerlund of Attig and Zimmerlund Consulting Engireeers. Mr. Hutton referred to property description and maps detailing the area. It was stated that the land would be zoned R-1-8 if and when annexed. Discussion held. Mr. Hutton was instructed to .proceed in preparation for .annexation. Mr. Hutton next presented the proposed agreement relating to sewer service with .Mr. Stan Smith~ivfon Desir. Mayor Manasco referred .to the Agreement between the City and B.C.V.S.A. and to the opinion that no other .agreement would be needed. Discussion_held. By the Council's opinion-and directing the Mayor to study the executed agreement to determine if the secondary agreement is needed, and if so, the Mayor and Recorder would sign on behalf of the City. Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Rowe that the Mayor study our Agreement with B.C.V.S.A. to determine if the secondary agreement is needed, and if needed, was ordered to sign on behalf of the City to execute the Agreement. Mr. Hut ton .advised that the final plans~of subdivision plots are ready for. the City's signature and approval. Discussion held. The Mayor stated .that the plans would be~referred to the Planning Commission for their study and then back to the Council for the final approval. Mr. Westwood, City Engineer, stated that one item was noted in the plans that should be corrected or changed; he advised that the sewer lift pump station is situated in the portion of the sidewalk area with 3 railroad irons as protectors or guards that extend above the ground level. He recommends that other_ arrangements be made to replace the hazard as noted. Mr. Westwood also reported on alternate sanitary sewer line service for the Mazama.Subdivision. His study revealed that a route parallel ~to Scenic Avenue is estimated at a cost of X64,115.00. The depth-of excavation at the maximum would .be at.25'. The other route would be to follow the natural contour ~o a point and parallel to I-5 Freeway. He also emphasized that by taking this I-5 route, permission would be needed through the Federal Government .for an easement. Mr. Westwood referred back to the pumping system and advised that a daily inspection would.be necessary for proper maintainance. Mr. Hutton advised that the Council should consider a storm sewer line installation on North Third.Street before any construction be implemented. By having the proper .system,:it would collect water from the adjacent subdivision that now flows into the low-lying area ~Mazama Vil1 age. The study was recommended. ~~ ~ 9 Mr. Hutton read the request for easement over City-owned land by Pacific Power and Light Co. Discussion held. Attorney Mansfield read proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and Recorder to Execute an Easement Deed as Described therein". Motion made by Hadley, seconded by Almquist to adopt Ordinance #1039 as proposed. Roll call vote with all in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance #1039 Declared Duly Adopted. AttorneyeMansfield spoke on correspondence the City received from the Medford Water Commission. The letter relates to the Central Point Agree- ment in certain areas. The Attorney, stated the views the Water Commission O has taken as "We have won our case and you people adhere to the valid and ~ ~ present Agreement". He advised that there are very few avenues open to x explore, however, there is proposed State legislation in the making re- („) ].ating to water- districts and users; and this may be something to~look ~ forward to. Discussion held regarding a "Water Study". Mr. Westwood City Engineer advised of a no cost or charge for an Estimate Feasibility Study for Central Point. The Mayor and Council authorized the study. Mr. Hutton presented a proposed Ordinance relating to a public hearing on withdrawing certain annexed property from the Bear Creek Valley Sani- tary Authority District and from the Central Point Rural Fire Protection ~ the district. He further outlined the area as being the property on Power and Light Co. .Discussion north. City limit boundary owned by_Pacific _ held. .Attorney Mansfield read the proposed Ordinance and 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 Councilman Rowe, seconded by Russell to the Ordinance as proposed. By Roll Call vote with an all in favor, adopt . motion. carried. Ordinance #1040 Declared Duly Adopted. Mr. .Hutton presented a proposed resolution by the State Highway Engineers-- ing, State of Oregon relating to State Tax Street Fund for the City of Central Point. Mr. Hutton stated that this proposed resolution would .apply. to the project of Pine Street Improvement Plan. The State p artici- pation of X90,116.11 beginning the calendar. year 1970-1971 and for the fiscal year of 1971-1972. Discussion held. Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to accept the Resolution as read. Roll Call vote. All in favor motion carried. Resolution #166 Declared Duly Adopted. Mr..Hutton advised that the City Council should consider the purchasing of one ~l~ Dump Truck for the Public Works Department and one ~l~ Sedan Vehicle for the Police Department. He further informed Council that both items axe a 1971-1972 budgeted Capital outlay item. In a discussion held the Mayor and Council all. agreed that Mr. Hutton should proceed with the general procedure of securing bids for both vehicles. ~Q=~~~ Mayor Manasco advised that three referred as being interested to Mr. Don Banks, Mr. Bill Russell, agreed to serve if chosen.. names .of candidates have been ' serve on the Planning Commission; and Mr. Thomas Malot have all Mr. Hutton reported on the Bush Street Improvement program: He advised that Mr. Warren Hamlin, a large property owner, has been out of town and negotiations with his son has slowed things up. However, Mr..Hamlin is expected to return shortly and his signature on the Improvement petition is most certain.. The~Mayor and Council advised Mr. Westwood to prepare an engineering study of the proposed project. Mayor Manasco called for a discussion on securing a date for the Budget Committee organizational meeting sometime during this month. Discussion held. The Council agreed to hold the first meeting of the Budget Committee on March 30, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. ' dir. Hutton advised of correspondence from the Division of Highways, State of Oregon relating to State property available for.City purchase; property being adjacent to Mt. Pitt Company on North Front Street. Some discussion held and the issued was tabled for further advisement. A letter_of commemoration for City Police Officer Robert Jones was read by Mayor Manasco; in connection with an investigation of a drug ,case, . and signed by Jack Sanders, Chief of Police. The Mayor extended his appreciation on behalf of the City of Central .Point for having such .efficient people in City-employment. He also said that these letters .have great merit for the citizens to know that a continuous watchful eye is.upon.society for everyone's benefit. Mr. Hutton advised the Mayor and Council that under the City procedure the Court-appointed attorneys for defendants receive a-X25.00 feefor either jury trials or the more minor court hearings, and suggests that some additional adjustment should be considered. Discussion held. The .Mayor stated that we .will have to stay within otm present budget. How- ever, this matter should be brought before the 1972-1973 ,~Budget~Commit- tee and Council. Mr. Hutton explained the problem between Mr. Harry Elmore and the State Health Department concerning the .mobile home development on Freeman Road. He advised that Mr. William.Direx, County Sanitarian had approved proposed plans,"but the Office of D.E.Q. had rejected them for .history of nearby sanitation problems. He also 'stated that residents on the County-side of Freeman Road adjacent to the City limits have all received letters of notice regarding their sanitation problems and were given 45 days for correction. Discussion held. No action was taken by the ~``:'_:,. Council. " Mayor Manasco gave a report on senior citizen plans also? on the 701 Program. He next read the list of correspondence received during the past month. any and all mail is available to any Councilmember upon request 0 1 tg U -Mayor Manasco next introduced a guest; Mr. Dick Solderberg of Ashland, -as a candidate for County Commissioner on the May Primary Election. -Mayor Manascoaalled for any -questions on the bills as presented for ,payment. With no questions °forthcoming, a motion was made by Hamer, -seconded by Almquist to approve the bills for payment as presented. -All in favor motion carried. ;~1 -With no further business to be brought before the Council a motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Almquist for adjournment. -Meeting adjourned at 11:18 P,M, Warrant No . -6418 Payroll Account -6419 Robert E. Manasco -6420 Dave Almquist - -6421 Orville Hamer -6422 Daniel Hadley - - -6423- L.L. Rowe -6424 Bill L. Russell -6425 Howard Tally °6426 Wm. A. Mansfield -6427 Volunteer Firemen - -6428 Payroll Account •6429 Payroll Account -6430 Void -6431 Payroll Account -6432 Payroll Account -6433 State of Oregon, Dept. Motor Vehicles 6434 First Natl. Bank, Central Point Branch -6435 First Natl. Bank, Central Point Branch 6436 Payroll Account -6432 Petty Cash -6438 Blanche E. Frisbie .6439 State of Oregon Dept. of Revenue -6440 International Conf. of Bldg. Off~;cials °6441 Jerry L. Swafford -6442 Larry C. Johnson 6443 Anna L. Pitcher 6444 Marilyn M. Dolan -6445 Harold Mitchell - -6446 Virginia M. Harris -6447 Anita M. Dewey -,6448 Judy M. Thornton ° -6449 Bettie M. Bruce °6450 Lila Burd -6451 Robert Donald Sappington, II -,6452 State of Oregon, Dept. of Motor Vehicles 6453 Atlantic Richfield Co. $ 13,524.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 265.00 275.00 1,625.00 703.25 330.88 101.71 30.00 30,356.25 74,579.43 281.32 250.66 8.50 54.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 '3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 20.00 13.02 ~'a9 6454 American Linen 'Supply 69.02 6455 Automotive Machine Co. 88.18 6456 American Steel & Supply Co. 82.12 6457 Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Auth. 457.05 ,6458 Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Auth. 12.83 6459 Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Auth. 63.10 6460 Bauman's Fire Equipment Sales 23.00 6461 Barco Supply Inc. 54.15 6462 Badger Meter 1,789.01 6463 Central Point Cleaners 43.70 6464 Calif. Pacific Utilities Co. 60.83 6465 Calif. Pacific Utilities Co.. 73.90 6466 Concrete-Steel Corp. 263.62 6467 Central Equipment Co. 30.21 -6468 Joe R. Chastain 8.74 ,6469 Courtesy Chevrolet 20.15 .6470 Courtel Coos Bay _ 16.00 ,6471 Davis Industrial Products Co. 34.29 -.6472 Central Point Pharmacy 22.36 .6473 American LaFrance Fire Equip. Co. 292.70 ,6474 City of Grants Pass ~ 27.75 .6475 Ray George _ 73.10 ,6476 Grange Co-Op. Supply Assn. 12.36 .6477 Gorden Hardware ., ,35.19 .6478 Ken R. Humke Co. 31:40 ,6479 Howard Cooper Corp. 258.56 ,6480 Jefferson C-B Sales 70.00 6481 League of Oregon Cities 49.23 .6482 Little Dutch Launderette 7.50 .6483 Littrell Parts 6.16 .6484 Medford Tire Service, Inc. ~ 159.10 ,6485 Standard Oil Company, Mel Winkelman Distr. 216.70 ,6486 Mel's Garage ~ 5.00 6487 McDonald Candy Co . 31.68 .6488 Wm. A. Mansfield 100.00 _6489 Marquess & Marquess 304.00 ,6490 Mason's Maintenance 85.00 ,6491 McLaren Oil Company 38.69 .6492 Medford Water Commission 3,713.79 ,6493 Medford Printing Co. 40.21 ,6494 Medford Battery Co. 56.95 .6495 .Mitchell's Gas for Less 23.23 6496 Oregon Volunteer Firemen's Assn. 15.00 ..6497 Orchard Auto Parts 37.94. ,6498 Pitney Bowes _ 78.00 ..6499 Phillips Petroleum Co. 17.03 .6:500 Pausen & Gates Appliance _ 4.98 _6501 Power Transmission Prod. 5.68 .6502 Stanleys 4.10 .6503 Sam Jennings Co:, Inc. _ 2.76 ~~e.)` v~--a CC7 V Warrant No . 6504 Southern Oregon Stationery 6505- Tru-Mix Const. Co. 6506 Bob's Freeway Texaco 6507 Xerox Corp. 6508 Utilities Supply Co. 6509 Pacific Power and Light.Co. 6510 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 6511 Robert W. Hutton 6512. Sylvia Higinbotham 6513 Virginia M. Harris 6514 Larry C. Johnson 6515 Glenn I. Higginbotham 6516 Mary Jane Fischer , 6517 Harry L. Toren 6518 Judy M. Thornton 6519 Marie G. Starks 6520 U.S. Post Office 6521 Nudelman Brothers 6522 Jim's I}rive In 6523 U.S. Natl. Bank, Central Point Branch 6524 Void 6525 Payroll Account 6526 Void -6527 Payroll Account ~ 152.02 49.17 873.77 63.54 97.99: 1,224.96 ~ 406.97 ~ 328.32 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00, - 3.00 3.00 `- 3.00 95.00 217.90 35.,95 57,271.54 1,757.40 14,230.83 Approved ayor Attest: ~-~_- City Recorde Approved by me this // day of ~~, 1972. !_ Approved 1