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Home My WebLink AboutCM050471~~; city Hall 2§0`E. Pine Street Central Point, Oregon May 4, 1971 7:3o P.M. O CSC The common council met in regular session with mayor pro tem Manasco presiding. Roll call found present: Hadley, Hamer, Lance and Van Horn. Absent: Almquist. Also present: Attorney Mansfield, Hutton Zander, Tate, Sanders and Higinbotham. Minutes of the previous meeting were discussed. ,Mayor pro tem Manasco referred to April 20 minutes as not .showing a corrected,. request of the April 6th minutes. He advised that the correction asked for as: "any mention of the title of mayor appearing should be changed to mayor pro tem Manasco or Chairman of the Council." With no further questions of the April 20th minutes, Chairman Manasco ordered minutes stand approved as corrected. At this time Chairman Manasco referred to the scheduled public hearing of rezoning certain property from present R-3 to M-2 within the Harbough Addition. He further advised that this hearing was from results of a Planning Commission decision and appealed by applicant C. V. Bowers. Councilman Almquist arrived at 7:.40 P.M. City administrator Hutton read correspondence from Mr. Donald Turrell, property owner within the requested zone change, favoring the request. _ Chairman Manasco advised anyone present wishing to speak should. rise and state their name and address if interested in the public hearing. Mr. C. V, Bowers addressed the chair and was recognized. He mentioned that one lot. at West P-ine and Haskell Street was the original zone change request and only this lot was his-prime reason in asking for the-zone change. When application was made a greater .area has become involved for a reason of not having to spot zone. He also advised of his, proposed plans as having a testing lab situated on the corner lot. .Mrs. Eunice Richardson, Haskell Street, presented a..petition ~spposing the zone. change signed by property owners from Haskell. and Hiatt streets. She also advised that the Haskell Street area is a desirable residential zone and not to become an across the street of !'heavy industrial" mfg. plants. Mr. N.ansfield suggested a, buffer zone should be considered separating the homes and the -industrial site as proposed. Mr. EC, Brittsan spoke as a potential buyer of the Turrell property if the zone change. is granted. He also stated that a potato processing plant, is proposed for the area. ~:.::~ ;; Mr. Byron Backes, chairman of the Planning Commission, spoke. He mentioned that this area in question is a natural industrial site and could be our only way to expand and further our employment situation as it stands today or we could ignore the undeveloped area and allow it to be a waste land as it appears at present. He emphasized new industry and new employment as a step forward for• Central Point and this-are could very well be a starting place. Chairman Manasco suggested that the Administrative Committee of the council meet with members of the Planning Commission,- Mrs. Ainice Richardson, representative of the people; Mr. Brittsan and Mr. Bowers to further the study and attempt to reach an acceptable condition for all concerned and for the betterment of Central Point. Mura Mills and-Jim Jones both Haskell street property owners stated their reasons for ob3ecting to-the zone change as not wanting tin buildings facing their residence. 8:45 P.M. Chairman Manasco called for any further questions. With none noted the public hearing is considered closed, with the study to be continued for council action at the next regular meeting. Mr. Hutton presented two bids for consideration as advertised. Cab and chassis vehicle for the Fire•Dept. Bid #1 - International Harvester Co., Medford $ 4,287.33 Bid #2 - Lithia Motors, Medford 4,594.7• Discussion. Councilman Hadley asked Chief Allan Higinbotham will additional funds be needed to equip this truck above the net of the sale on the other truck we•sold? The Chief advised that no other money • is needed. Motion was made by Lance, second by A]mquist to award the bid to International Harvester Co. as recommended by City Administrator Hutton. All in favor.- Motion carried. • Mr. Joe Townley, Central Point Jr. High teacher, was recognized and spoke as being interested in having a member of City Govt. meet with his class and explaining City budget and taxes to the students. The approval was given by the Council that City`Administrator Hutton arrange the schedule to meet with the class and also whenever such service is requested in the future. - Chairman Manasco read correspondence from Mrs. Elmer Broker, Comet Street, C.P., concerning "Consumer protection". Upon discussion it was recognized that the Central Point Chronicle newspaper had closed its doors on temporary or permanent basis and many subscribers on annual subscription payment have become victims. Discussion held on the issue. ~~43~ ` Mrs.- Binker suggested as having such businesses. bonded for a consumer protection. Chairman Marasco aci'vised the difficulty in policing such legislation as requested.- He further advised that ,this should be kept in mind and also further study put into the problem. Mr. .Hutton advised that B.C.V.B.A. is having open house on May 5 and Central Point has been invited to attend. It was suggested that Vern Capps attend to view the equipment, facility, etc. Chairman Mrsasco referred to old business and the dog nuisance complaint at the Royal Heights subdivision was brought up. Attorney Mansfield advised that another complaint has been signed and the ~ hearing of this complaint will be heard July 13th. "~ Attorney Mansfield suggested that Ord. 881 be amended by having fA ~ additional control on blocking alleys and driveways. Mr. Mansf~~;d ~ was instructed to proceed with preparing the ordinance, Also, ~ guide lines\were given to further the abandoned vehicle ordinance and for Mr, nsfield to prepare the needed regulations. Mr. George G'lham, building inspector, reported to the council that plastic sew pipe has been recognized by several-cities within Oregon an recommends that Central Point accept plastic pipe as "vents ly". Discussion held. It was suggested that the issue be ,t ..led for the present time awaiting State legislation with this `_~i-hem for consideration. Mr. Hutton advised that our purchased Fire truck is ready for delivery and that both Chief Higinbotham and volunteer fireman Browning are planning on driving the unit from the New York plant to Central Point. Discussion held. The :council acknowledged that the two firemen are ,to fly to the New York plant and drive the truck back. Mr. Hutton recommended that two public works employees be given a one-step raise from the unexpended wages of a former employee. Mr. Hutton advised that Osborne be adjusted from $623.50 to $645.00 and Hendrickson from $578.00 to $600.00. Discussion held. Motion made by Van Horn, second by Hadley for the approval of Mr. Hutton's recommendation. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Hutton stated that Frances Bessey will be leaving city employment. and would like to replace the position as soon as .possible to train ~ the person before Mrs. Bessey's departure., Discussion held. With no objection to_the request of the hiring the replacement. Mr. Hutton advised of interested persons wanting to purchase the City .owned land ,(farm land) and if the city would consider selling it. Discussion. Chairman Marasco and members of the council advised for, Mr. Hutton explore the idea in the area of our agreement of lease to the Dunn Bros. and also the appraisal of value to date. e~;`~C Mr. Hutton referred to a. North First Street residence that. has partially burned sometime ago and should be, removed. He stated that some work of City equipment would. be needed before a burn could be implemented and also the clean'-up afterwards. He further stated that'the owner is of low income and would agree to a monthly payment of a reasonable amount to the city for removing it. Discussion held. It was the ° council's feeling to have Mr. Hutt°on proceed with the agreement. Mr. Hutton proposed a one regular meeting per month for the council and one work session meeting. Discussion held. Attorney advised to meet:.>.with Mr. -Hutton to proceed with the request. Meetings are to be second Tuesday of each month as the regular meeting and the fourth Tuesday as a worksession. Both meetings would beat 8:00 P.M. Bills were .presented for payment and-recommended by Hutton for approval. Discussion held. Motion by Hadley,-,second by Almquist to pay bills as, presented. All in favor. Motion carried. War. No. 5490 5491 5492 5493 5494 5495 5496 5497 5498 5499 5500 5501 5502 5503 5504 5505 5506 5507 5508' , . 5509 5510. 5511 5512 5513 5514 5515 5516 5517 5518 5519 5520 Payroll Account, Dace Almquist Daniel Hadley .Orville Hamer .Robert Lance . Robert Manasco A.D. Van Horn Volunteer Firemen William A. Mansfield. Void DeArmond Leigh, Jackson.Cty Public Library of Medford & Medford Printing Company .Robert Harnish Thelma Malott Christine Gates E.C. Brittsan Edith Price Lynn Baker Bertha Lofland Fern Mills Judith Wolff Calif. Pac. Utilities Co. American LaFrance• $ 11,073.56 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 - 20.00 .250.00 265.90 Sheriff Jackson Cty 6.00 222:93 8.56 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 _3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 39.94 69.45 10.00 38.15 34.75 8.54 7:10 36.59 30.00 State of Oregon Dept. Motor Vehicles Central Point Cleaners A 1 Tele. Answering Service Blackbird Humble Oil Calif. Pac. Utilities Co. Quality Fence Co. i ~~ War. No. 5521 Littrell Parts $ 3 9.53 5522 Pacific Motor Trucking Co. 5..80 5523 Bear Creek Valley San. Authority 306.10 5524 Pacific Power and Light Co. .1,354.60 5525 1st Natl Bank (Cty of Central Pt. 11,250.00 Water Purchase Account) 5526 void 5527 Gorden Hardware 64.67 ' 5528 American Steel and Supply 39.70 5529 American Linen supply 95.00 5530 The Artisan Press 17.65 5531 DeArmond Leigh, Jackson Cty Sheriff 10.00 ~ 5532 ~ Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 94.74 ~ 5533 Grange Coop. Supply Assoc. ~ 71.15 ~ 5.534 Hinds Supply Co. 7.99 ~ 5535 ~ Jefferson C-B Sales 139.60 ~ 5536 Industrial Air Products 16.65 U - 5537 ' Barco Supply Co., Inc. ~ 28.95 5538 Wilburt Lull 20.00 5539 Medford Builders Exchange ~ 22.13 554.0 Medford Printing Co. 24.45 5541 Max-Sig Communications, Inc. 12.50 5542 George .Groom 195.00 5543 ~ McLaren Oil Company 37.91 5544 City of Medford 1,759.21 5545 Orchard Auto Parts 75.00 5546 Raleigh Green Equipment 21.75 5547 Natl. Police Chiefs & Sheriffs Info Bu. 12.50 5548 Pacific N.W. Bell Tele Co. 117.00 5549 Nurseryland 8.75 5550 Pine, Street Shell Station 42.51 5551 Shell Oil Company 226.06 5552 Southern Oregon Stationery 107.50 5553 Valley Janitor Service 85.00 5554 Your Office Boy 1.98 5555 ONC Motor Freight System 13.33 5556 Void 5557 Fritz Ruch 26.70 5558 Burroughs Corp. 12.15 5559 Crater Title Ins. Co. 53.00 5560 Petty Cash 400.00 5561 Petty Cash 156.95 5562 Petty Cash 50.75 5563• State of Oregon Dept Motor Vehicles 5.00 5564 Leonard Keene 15.00 556.5 State of Oregon Dept of Motor Veh. 5.00 5566 Gary Thomas Garrison 10.00 5567 Bond & Interest Account 292.50 5568 Bear Creek Valley San Authority 12,462.69 5569 Bear Creek Valley San Authority 323.61 5570 Payroll Account 11,343.40 5571 Payroll Account 575.83 5572 Payroll Account 166.14 5573 First Natl. Bank 23,545.32 a~ `~'~ Chairman Marasco read a letter from Mrs. Walker Williams expressing her appreciation to the City Fire and Rescue men when called in attempt to save -her husbands life. (refer to letter in file) Chairman Marasco instructed the council that their consideration is requested at this moment for the election of mayor. The two j nominees being Councilman A.D. Van Horn and Calvin V. Bowers. Discussion ~`" held. Motion was made by Hamer, second by Lance to close the nominations. All in favor. Motion carried. At this. time blank ballot slips were requested and were given to the six members of the council. Ballots were passed to City Attorney Mansfield for tabulation and was reported that A.D. Van Horn has received a sufficient amount of votes to qualify as the elected mayor and in accordance with the city charter, ballots were given to Mr. Hutton for 'filing in the City records. Oath of office was administered by Chairman Marasco to the new elected mayor. Mayor Van Horn has taken his seat and asked for adjournment. Motion by Lance, second by Marasco to adjourn to the. next regular meeting or to the call of the mayor. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Approved CSC. ~~~1~~/~'" " ~ Attest : .r.~-~- Approved by me this ~ day of is~~ , 1971. . , Approved ~~~~l~l,~~~~~n 1