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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM010571~)C) City Hall 250 E. Pine St. January 5, 1971 Central Point, 0eegon ~ 7:30 p.m. The common council met in regular session with Mayor Ivan Burton presiding. Roll call found present: Almquist, Hadley, Hill, Nianasco, Tonn and Van Horn. Also present: Hutton, Zander, Tate, Sanders and Higinbotham. Mayor Burton called for the reading of the December 15th minutes. Motion made by A].snquist, second~by Mariasco to approve the minutes as read. All in favor. Motion carried. At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Burton administered the oath of office to Mayor elect Reno Offutt. With Mayor Offutt presiding, he then Balled for all elected officials to receive the oath of office, being as follows: Councilman Ward 1 - Robert Lance Councilman Ward 2 - Daniel Hadley • Councilman Ward 3 - Orville Hamer City Treasurer - F. Lorain Tate • City Recorder - Edward J. Zander At this moment the above named and sworn in officials had taken their respective seats. Mayor Ofifutt proposed the appointments of the following persons to their off~~es as: City Administrator - Robert Hutton Deputy City Recorder - F. Lorain Tate City Attorney - William A. Mansfield Judge - John H. Chaney Public Works Supt and Street Commissioner - Vern Capps Chief of Police - Jahk L. Sanders Fire Chef - Allan Higinbotham Assistant Fire Chief - Charles R. DeArmond Civil Defense Dixector - Allan Higinbotham Building Inspector - George ~3ilham City Engineer - Bryce Townley Additional appointments were Planning Commission: William D. Langston Raymond S. George Robert Jan~;zer Mitchell Hull Raymond Novasad Ben F. McManama Ivan A. Burton recommended too the following: 1 1 o ~.-•~ C.u ..-.; L~ 1 Budget Committee:. Raymond S, ,George , Fern Mills Lucy Matejka Raymond Novasad W.E. Morrison F. Cliff Ayres. Sign bode Board of Appeals: G., Byron Backes _ William Langston Richard W. Halley Warren Holbrook Thomas E. Winn ~~ N.A, Mead Airport Land ,Use: Everett Faber Mitchell .Hull _ Representative to Rogue Valley Council of Govt s: _. Robert Manasco Robert Lance - alternate 9 Council.::Committees: Administrative_Committee: , Dave Almquist - chairman Robert Lance Hobert Manasco .Police and Fire Committee: • Daniel Hadley - chairman Dave~Almquist Robert Lance Water and Sewer Committees Robert Manasco - chairman A.D. Van Horn Orville ~ Hamer Streets and Park Committee: - A.D. Van Horn -.chairman .Orville Hamer • Daniel Hadley Motion made by Hamer, second by Almquist to consider-the b1~,nket appointment as proposed and read by the mayor. All in favor. Motion carried. ~_ With no further questions concerning the appointments, motion was made.by-Manasco, second by Hamer to approve the appointments as read. By roll call vote al.l in favor. Motion carried. ~~.. Mayor Offutt advised that a Chairman of the Council shall be elected and that the names for nomination is open. Two councilmen were nominated as for Chairman of the Council; Robert Marasco and Dave Altnquist. Motion made by Hadley, second by Van Horn that the nominations be closed. With all in favor, motion carried. By secret ballot the vote being as: Robert Marasco - 4, Dave Almquist - 2. Recorder Zander gave the official count of the election to the mayor and council. Mayor Offutt declared that Robert Marasco by majority vote will be the Chairman of the Council. Councilman Marasco ~ara's:.asked for the report of the Sewer Committee study. The report is referred to as: Sewer Line Maintenance. He stated that the committee met December 22nd and at that time it was determined by the committee that the proposed ordinance of Sewer Line Maintenance be denied and was declared as unfavorable. Various reasons were mentioned by the councilman for the final decision and some being: additional costs to the city, liability and additional time required by city employees. He further stated that the study showed that as few as two complaints a single year were listed or given. At this time the mayor advised~;that the new members of the council shall be informed of the issue and further the study.. Long discussion held. Councilman A.D. Van Horn stated that he was for the proposed ordinance and will continue to support the issue until passed. At this time councilman Marasco asked for any comment from the attending citizens. James Anderson, N. 6th Street, wanted to know who would be responsible for sewer line damage due to vehicle or truck traffic. Discussion held. Attorney Mansfield advised that in certain areas of such a problem, the home owner could be. He also mentioned that the city could become envolved in sharing the responsibility. After further discussion, Councilman VanHorn made a motion, second by Hamer, ~~If a residence has a problem of sewage stopage and asks for service from the city fora clean-out, this would be at the owners expense, from the property to the main line., Upon .further discussion on the motion, it was recommended that the proposed ordinance be referred back to the sewer committee for additional- study. Mayor Offutt called fora roll call vote ,on the .motion. Almquist - no; Hadley - no; Hamer - yes; Lance - yes; Marasco - no; and VanHorn - yes. The voting declared a tie and Mayor Offutt, voting yes, therefore majority being in favor. Motion carried. Attorrney Mansfield proposed an ordinance repealing ordinance #g5g and recommended its passage. Upon discussion related to the abolish- ment of the Jury Trial System of~bhe city court, it was recommended that the section be revised demanding the thirty dollar deposit for such a trial. Discussion held. Motion made by Mana,sco, second by Hamer to retain the jury trial system, but to amend section 8 of ordinance 85g, deleting the portion of the required deposit of the $30,00 fee. By roll ca1:l vote, all in favor. Motion carried. ~~ Attorney Mansfield presented a proposed ordinance related to a contract with Lithia Motors and recommends its passage. Proposed ordinance reading in part:.`An ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor and recorder to execute a contract with Lithia Motors, Inc., for the purchase of one 1971 Dodge Police Fleet Po1a ra Motor Vehicle. Motion made by Hadley, second by Almquist to adopt the proposed.. ordinance as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance 1008 declared duly adopted. Attorney Mansfield presented proposed ordinance relating to the .., sale of general obligation bonds. and recommended its passage. Proposed ordinance reading in part: An ordinance to the issuance of city of Central Point ,general obligation Fire Truck-bonds in . the amount of $42,000.00; providing for. the form of said bonds and ~ maturities thereof; directing publication of a call for bids thereon; ~ and declaring an emergency. Motion. made by Almquist, second by Hamer- ~ to adopt the proposed ordinance. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance 1010 declared duly adopted. Councilman Nlanasco reported to the later activity on the Rogue Valley Council of Govts. He stated that the council now have a- law enforcement coordinator and is described to be a young and aggressive type of a person with a good educational credit and some military police training. The councilman further~stated~that Federal funds alloted this area towards an area wide fire study is now getting underway. City Administrator Robert .Hutton instructed the mayor and council that some inquiry has-.been made by a local builder in interest of wanting to purchase the city mimed residential lot on 8th and Laurel Street (former Norris property). Mr. Hutton advised that he sees no reason for not offering this property on a "bid" type sale. Discussion held. Mr. Hutton was instructed to secure the records, and establish the figure of the City-s interest for the minimum bid. Motion made by Manasco, second by Hamer to place the property on ~~for sale" bid type basis with a fixed minimum. Roll call vote. Councilman: Almquist - yes; Hadley - yes; Hamer - yes; Lance - yes; Marasco - yes; VanHorn - no. By majority in favor, motion carried. Hutton advised that the city has in storage a bicycle stand. that was intended fora spot on Pine Street. Discussion held. Mr. Hutton was instructed to place the stand on the sidewalk near the Public Library. It was agreed that it would be a test and tryout to determine its permanent place. Mr. Hutton advised thattthe City Rescue Truck was called to an emergency by the Oregon State Police and certain expenses were _ incurred by our volunteer firemen. Would the city be interested in reimbursing these men the small amount that has been spent for food and etc.? Discussion held. Councilman Marasco asked for the detailed expenses and its nature. Motion made by Marasco, second by VanHorn to pay the expenditure from the Fire Dept. contingency fund and by the discretion of the Fire Chief with his approval. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carr~eed. U Mr. Hutton spoke on the Medford-Central. Point Water Agreement and that very .little additional information is available at this time concerning the rates and also the <<policy~r. Discussion was held on rates and the surplus water Central Point is purchasing. It was recommended by mayor Offutt that our Water Committee meet with Mr. Hutton, Mr. Mansfield and others interested for a further study to determine certain elements of the problem. The meeting was tentatively scheduled for Jan. 12th. CounciJlnan Marasco stated that the Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Jan. 8th regarding a decision on the gravel operation on Bear Creek. He advised that his proposal on the issue is in the objection to this rock processing operation as before. He further advised that he intends to be present at-the meeting and wanted a council comment on the issue. It was the feeling of the council that the feeling still, stands as before'. Motion made by Hamer, secondbby A7mquist to pay the hills as presented and recommended. With all in favor, motion carried. There being no further business a motion was made by Hamer, second by VanHorn to adjourn the meeting to the next regular meeting or to the call of the mayor. Adjourned 9:15 p.m. Approved Mayor Att _ _ City e rder Approved by me this/ ' day of ~ ~ ,1971. Mayor