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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM112470~`;-~~ City Hall 250 E. Pine St. November 2k, 1970 Central Point, Oregon 730 p.m. The common council met in the continuance of the last adjourned meeting of November 9 with Mayor.Burton presiding. Mayor Burton asked for roll call and found to be present: Hadley, Hill, Manasco, Bonn and Van Horn Absent: Almquist. Also present: Mansfield, Hutton, Zander, Higinbotham, Sanders and Capps. At 7:34 p.m. councilman Almquist arrived. Minutes of the October 20 and November 9 meetings were read. Motion made by Hadley, second by Almquist to approve the minutes of October 20 acid November a as read. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Burton asked for any business f~som the floor, from the attending citizens. He further asked for any correspondence to be read. 4Jith no indication of either,. he continued to the next issue on the agenda, the proposed ordinance relating to sewer line maintenance. City Administrator Hutton spoke of possible problems and liabilities the City should be aware of before going-into this public service. He stressed the fact of certain improvements at property lines - such as trees, shrubs, etc, and other obstructions could become a problem and liability when installing these clean-outs. He recommended that this proposal be tabled for further study. Councilman Manasco referred to the Sewer Committee study and reasons for this recommendation. He stated that there are certain responsibilities of this body for the general public of Central Point. He advised of the many hours that the committee had worked in conducting the study and that the council had tenatively approved the presented plan at one time. He further recommended for the council to give full support for this proposal as presented at this time. Further discussion on the issue presented the matter to be talled for further study with the Sewer Committee, City Administrator and Mr. Capps. At this time Mayor Burton referred to the proposed "Supplement Agreement with Bear Creek Valley_Sanitary Authority." Cities of Phoenix and Medford and Jackson bounty. Attorney Mansfield spoke of the proposal and recommended that it be deferred for the present time, as he wanted to meet with the City Engineer and with Mr. Hutton to study the entire contents of the agreement. He advised that a meeting will be scheduled November 25 at a luncheon with Townley and Hutton. Mayor Burton referred to the easement from the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon for sanitary sewer purposes. Discussion and explanation by the council and Mr. Mansfield. Motion by Hill, second by Manasco to accept the easement dated October 30, 1970. in which the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon is grantor and the City of Central Point is grantee is hereby accepted by the City of Central Point and the staff is instructed to record the same, subject to the approval of the description by the City Fngineer. With all in favor, motion carried. City Administrator Hutton presented the Auditor's report of Central Point of July 1'b9 to Jura 30'70. Councilman Van Horn referred to page 5 to Receipts of Refund of Motor Fuel Tax. He advised that this expected revenue has not been~.~,~p~lied for. He also commented that according to a report that the City Recorder failed to apply for a given reason of "He didn't have the time". Recorder Zander stated that he was cold about some of the above information such as couldn't find time to file. Zander stated that this reason given applied to another area. (Bigham St. assessrrients.) However, if any ~ such money is•available to Central Point, there will be ample time ~ to do so. Zander advised that he will look into the situation ~ according to information of councilman Van Horn. .' ~ The monthly bills were discussed before approval and Councilman ~ Manasco questioned the statement from Bryce Townley, City Engineer • for professional service on alley construction between 1st and 2nd St"reefs, rear~of the U.S. Nat'l Bank. At this time the council directed Mr. Hutton to investigate the Bryce Townley statement before approval. Motion made by Manasco, second by Hill to hold the billing of Townley Engineering. With all in favor, motion carried. Councilman Manasco referred to the statement of the Medford W ter System; how the Medford Water Dept. bills Central Point when it has been known that the main meter has been out of service. Discussion held relating~to surplus water also to our agreement with Medford ' Water .Dept. Motion made by Manasco, second by Hill to pay the bills for the exception of the one presented by Bryce Townley on alley construction behind the bank building. With all in favor, motion carried. War. No. 4956 ~ Ivan A. Burton 20.00 4957 void void 4955 Allen Hill -20.00 4959 `_ Dave Almquist 20.00 4960 Robert Manasco 20.00 4961 _ Daniel Hadley • • 20.00 4962 Harry Tonn • ~ 20.00 4963 A.D. Van Horn 20.00 4964 ~ Volunteer Firemen 250.00 4965 Payroll Account 459.75 4966 ~ Payroll Account _ 175.37 4967 ~ William A. Pnansfield• ~ 265.00 • 4968 ~ Petty Cash 280.00 4969 ~ Pioneer Flag Co. 37.50 4970 McLaren Oil Co. 59.15 4971. Medford Printing Co. 26.58 4972 ~ Mike's Upholstery 29.00 4973 Charles R. Bruce 150.00 4974 Cal Roof Wholesale 11.00 ~~~~ 4975 4976 4977 4978 4979 4 980 4981 4982 4983 4984 4985 4986 4987 4988 4989 4990 4991 4992 4993 4994 4995 4996 4997 4998 4999 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5909 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017. 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 The M & M Agency Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. Valley Janitor, Service Pine Street Shell Station Gorden Hardware Southern Oregon Stationery S & M Auto Parts ' Jefferson C-B Sales.. American Linen Supply Co. Central Point Cleaners Medford Battery Co. Beaver Electric & Plb. California Pacific Utilities. Co. Waynes Photo Finishing Van Wey's Market_ ' American LaFrance Oregon Tire and Supply Halo Enterprises, Inc. American Red Cross State of Ore. - Motor Vehicles A-1 Telephone Answering Service International Assoc. of Chiefs Hubbard Erothers, Inc. Gerald K. K~me Utilities Supply Co. Concrete Steel Corp. Courtesy Chevrolet Sam Jennings Co., Inc. Hinds Supply Co. Petty Cash void Petty Cash Geo. Groom Trucking Budge-McHugh Supply Co. Wilbert W. Lull National Chemsearch Industrial~Air Products Co. Domestic Gas Co. City of Medford Cascade Electric Motor Service Eear Creek Valley San. Auth. Eear Creek Valley San. Auth. Bear Creek Valley San. Aut~h. Bear Creek Valley San. Auth. Bond and Interest Account Automotive Machine Co. 1st Nat'l Eank, C.P. Br. Pacific Power & Light Co. Pacific NW Bell Tele. Shell Oil Co. Xerox U.S. Post Office American Steel and Supply Co. Knox Accountants Dept. 284.00 17.03 85.00 84.40 35.13 102.08 67.09 339.20 100.55 45.72 u+.45 . 98. 6.65 53.43 52.50 53.40 240.30 15.53 b.00 89.00 27.00 of Police 25.00 1.94 100.00 401.68 95.80 34.39 6.40 78.64 50.00 void` 400.00 120.00 222.24 43.75 93.00 9.47 1b.00 2,428.23 38.27 1,224.11 6,314.87 63o.z6 14,946.15 6,390.00 15c62 25,000.00 1,323.78 211.00 276.93 47.73 75.00 22.20 750.00 1 ~~ 5029 Div, of Audits - Sec. of State 50.00 5030 Medford Printing Co. 7.52 5031 League of Oregon Cities 48.00 5032 International Conference of Bld. Off. .10.60 5033 Dept. of Motor Vehicles ~ 5.00 5034 void void 5035 Medford Battery Co. 14.45 5036 Nudelman Brothers ~ 48.65 5037 Mel's Garage 236.92 5038 ~ Texaco, Inc.. 16.83 5039 Medford-Water Commission 1,727.81 5040 Sage Pipelines, Inc. ~ 30.00 5041 Bear Creek Valley San. Auth. 858.E Total 65,173.40 ~°'~ On Committee Reports, Councilman Manasco reported on the Rogue Valley ~ Council of Governments. In his report.. he mentioned the city has ~ received $815.4 in the Law Enforcement program in the. past year, V ~ He also reminded that we have not applied for any Federal Funds for this coming year and it could well be that we may lone our share. Councilman Hadley praised the Chairman of the R.V.C.G. for his efforts on working and trying to regain the membership of Josephine County back to the R.V.C.G. City Administrator Hutton referred to the City of Central' Point and City of Medford, water and sewer agreements and rates related. He advised that he received a letter from Bob Lee, City water Dept. director and spoke of the increase of water rates of 13~ beginning the first ~of the year. During the discussion, Attorney Mansfield ds:scribed our agreement as being unilateral and could be challanged to its validity. Mr. Hutton referred to the B.C.V.S.A. agreement billing as being rather difficult to explain as how they arrived at these large sums of the Central Point share each month. He further stated. as "How do we know" whats being done and how do they arrive at these figures. We started biattat 1~.2¢ per M.C.F. and now its up to 10.5¢. Councilman Hill stated that after the sewer project is complete, we will have a rate committee and the above rates would no longer apply. Mr. Hutton advised that we should receive a cost accounting from Medford on the sewer treatment for further study. Councilman Manasco recommended that Mr. Hutton secure a cost accounting from the Medford S-ewer dept. The council acknowledged that this should be done. . Mr. Hutton advised that the notice of bids with specs on~;.a new police vehicle has been prepared and that bids shall be in no later than December 15, 1970 at 4:00 p.m. Specifications for the fire truck-pumper were discussed. A 1250 gallon pumper with diesel engine was recommended by Fire Chief Higinbotham and also by Mr. Hutton. Operating cost and safety was .stressed as being a reason for the diesel powered unit. Further discussion by hTr. Hutton and the council was held and decided that specs be prepared. for both the gasoline and diesel powered units for bidding. Vii:, ~ .~~ Mr. Hutton stated that by all indications he received, there could be a 5 to 10~ increase after the first of the year. He stressed that we should have bids in our hands prior to the new year to avoid the proposed increase of cost. The mayor and council agreed to Mr. Hutton's recommendation. Mr. Mansfield advised that interest rates have been on a decline and this could be to our advantage. However, he could have the legal work ready to go well ahead of the f'ir.st ni' the year as recommended. Councilman Manasco stated that he received a phone call from Mrs. Willie German, subdivider of Pine Crest Subdivision, and was wanting the City to accept the sewer system. He further. stated that a pressure test was made and that public works supt. Capps was satisfied with the results. It was the council's understanding for Mrs. German wanting the City to accept the system was for permission to tie the two existing homes to this service. Discussion on the issue. Motion made by Manasco, second by Almquist "that this sewer project be accepted for allowing the two existing residences to connect to the lines." With all in favor, motion carried. P~4r. Hutton spoke on proposed storm sewer. drain projects and the additional money needed to do the critical area at Amy and Haskell area, also N. 5th St. and Mazama St. Discussion held on the issue and suggestion made for a further study, with the sewer committee and their report. There being no further business, a motion was made by Almquist, second by Hadley Ito adjourn the meeting to the next regular meeting or to the call of the mayor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. 9:50 p.m. .Approved. Mayor Attest: ity P~PCo Approved by me this ~ ~ day of ~ ~, ,1970. Approved vt Mayor