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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM021671_~_' City Hall 250 E. Pine St. ~ February 16, 1971 Central Point, Oregon The common council met in regular session with Mayor Reno Offutt presiding. Roll call .found: -present;. Almquist,.Hadley, Hamer, Lance, Manasco and Van Horn.. Absent: none. Also present: ..Hutton, Zander, Tate, Sander-s and Higinbotham. Absent; Mansfield. Minutes of the February 2, 1971'meeting~were continued to the next meeting for approval. Recorder Zander advised that the minutes of the February 2, 1971 meeting were late~.due to personnel shortage of Clerk Frances Bessey being. on extended leave,. Mr. Hutton advised that Attorney Mansfield has been .admitted to the hospital aril will not be at the meeting.. Mayor Offutt called for any business from the floor. Mrs. Willie Germann, 1686 Scenic Ave., Central Point, was recognized by the Mayor. Mrs. Germann spoke on the Pine Crest subdivision and the agreement' between the City relating to the complete improvements .before the.City would accept-the subdivision. Mrs. Germanri stated that due to the winter conditions, the contractor was unable to continue on the street construction, but must meet a-May 1st, 1971 deadline: At this time a request wasmmade for allowing building permits for construction of dwellings within the subdivision. Mr. Hutton advised that if surety 6f completion was given such as a bond in the event of arty problems, he could see no reason for not going ahead with the building program. Discussion was held and a~motion was made by Manasco, second by Hamer that Mrs. Germann proceed with the request through the City Administrator City Attorney and Equitable Savings & Loan for "Assurance of._Completion" of public improvements of the subdivision with no action to be taken until approved by the council. Roll call vote; .all in favor. Motion carried. It was mentioned that if all concerned parties could come to agreement that it could be acted upon at a February 19, 1971, 5:00 p.m. special meeting. City Administrator Hutton presented a proposed Resolution relating to: Application for State Highway Commission Construction funds for City street improvements. Motion was made by Hamer, second by Almquist to adopt proposed resolution as requested. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Resolution No. 161 declared duly adopted. Mr. Hutton further advised that a State Highway Engineer will be available to meet with the mayor and council to answer any questions concerning the construction project. Councilman Manasco asked if the City had received any gasoline fuel tax and if so, how much. Recorder Zander advised that over $900.00 had been received approximately one month ago. The Water Committee meeting was discussed and tentatively set for 7:30 p.m. at the Manasco residence February 2k, 1971. 1 ~' . Mayor Offutt called for new business from the Committee Chairmen. Council- man Hadley referred to the sale of the fire ladder truck and also the small G.M.C. grass fire truck.- He advised that both of these trucks are non-rated and recommends disposal. Fire Chief Higinbotham spoke on purchasing a one ton truck and salvaging the.pump from the ladder truck and-having it mounted on the ani~icipated light pumper truck. (Thia would be a similar type as the one on the Central Point R.F.D. ). Lengthy-:discussion and varied opinions on the issue.- Insurance rating and estimates of new vehicles, etc. was discussed. Mr. Hutton advised that if the City should consider the sale of any fire equipment,.it' should be by a sealed bid system, with reservations. Councilman Manasco referred to the present budget and the proposed coming years budget in the area of Capital Outlay. Fire Chief .advised that it appeared that it would be nearly the same. He further advised that the City ® should have a guarantee. by letter as to what effect another truck ~ would have, rating wise and also setting out what items would be c~ needed on,thi.s proposed .truck to have it rated. He also stated. ~ ~ that he would like to see the proceeds of any sale go into the V Sinking Fund. V Councilman Manasco proposed that we get a letter of assurance.fr,om the rating burear spelling out requirements and what rating can be expected. Until this assurance can be obtained, the money from any sale should go into the Sinking Fund., Almquist moved that we accept the proposal; second by Hadley. Roll call vote. Those in favor being Almquist, Hadley, Hamer and Lance. Both.Manasco and Van Horn abstained from the vote. Majority in favor; motion carried. Councilman Manasco commented to the Police Activity Report as showing a 100 increase. Police Chief Sanders advised that this is not a crime rate increase but only activity such as cases of all types including services rendered. The Chief commented on the accident rate being down perhaps due to the strict traffic enforcement. Mayor Offutt recommended that Harry Tonn be appointed to the budget committee, to fill the required.? member membership. All councilmen .. agreed to the recommendation. It was announced that a joint meeting is scheduled for February 18, City Ha11 building, with the Central Point Planning Commissions and the Jackson County Planning Commission. Mayor Offutt urged interested persons to attend. Mr. Hutton advised that this council shall adjourn to a 5:00 p.m. special meeting on Feburary 19, 1971 at city hall for the consideration of a bid opening on Fire Truck Sale of Bonds. Mr, Hutton presented bills to be paid and approval of same. He also referred to one other that shall be questioned and does not recommend payment as presented. He described the bill as from the Medford Water Commission in the amounn of $2,811.85. He"advised that we are .being charged for the minimum amount of water and the City has fallen extremely short of the amount used. Hutton stressed that we should is,`x; ~ ±~ ~~~ only pay for-what water we consume. A lengthy discussion was held and Councilman Manasco stated that our present agreement compels .us to pay the charge and until we have other terms of contract, he suggested to pay this bill. He also advised for-this council not to jeopardize our negotiations with the Medford Water Commission. He further stated that we have a scheduled meeting with Mr. Bob Lee, Medford-Water Commission manager for further dealings. Councilman Lance also suggested that Central Point pay the~'water bill ~ as presented.- "I feel that we are obligated to do so according to our agreement". Mr. Hutton advised that the sewage treatment bill to be paid is for more than-our remaining fund allows. The•bill is for $1,698.20 and our unexpended .,balance being $269.98. ~3iscussion was held and a motion was made by Manasco, second by Almquist that the sewage treatment bill be paid from the contingency fund and also from construction of the sewer fund budget. Roll call. All in favor and motion carried. A motion was made by Hadley and second by Almquist to pay the bills as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Reno Offutt adjourned the meeting to February l9, 1971 at 5:00 p.m., city hall building.- All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Approve ~- ayor Attest: ity Recor Approved by me this ~~ day of ~-,~ ,1971. Approve [] I,