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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM080470~~~ ~. City Hall 250 E. Pine Street August 4, 1970 Central Point, Oregon 730 p.m. The common council met iri regular adjourned session with Mayor Burton presiding. Roll call found present: Almquist, Hill, Manasco, Tonn and Van Horn. Absent: Eigham. Also present: Mansfield, Tucker, Tate, Zander, Higinbotham, Sanders and Capps. Minutes of the July 21 meeting were read and discussed. Motion made by Tonn, second by Almquist to accept the minutes as read. With all in favor, motion carried. At this time Mayor Ear..ton read a letter from Councilman Les Bigham. Reading in part: Letter of resignation from the City Council, Ward #2 to be effective August 1, 1970. I~layor Burton spoke on the many years he has given towards City government and due to Mr. Bigham moving away from Central Point the Council shall accept his resignation with regret, from an outstanding citizen "Mr. Leslie Bigham". Mayor Burton suggested that the councilshould consider an appointee and seek nominees for councilman of Ward 2 to serve the remainder of the term of approximately 5 months. Discussion held~and agreed that the council will report with-names of .interested. persons willing to accept the appointment at the next regular meeting, Aug. 18, 1970. In correspondence Mayor Burton read a letter from Mrs. Ron Wyatt, 840 Hopkins Road, Central Point regarding appreciation to the Central Point police dept. for aiding in search of her lost child. I~4ayor Burton announced the invitation of interested. persons of Central Point to attend a "ground breaking ceremony" of the Oregon State Fish Hatchery construction site on the Rogue River. The date being August 22, 1970 at 10:00 a.m. Councilman Van Horn extended the invitation of interested persons to attend a final game of out standing ball players sponsored by the Oregon Junior Baseball Association of a 21st annual tournament at the V.A. Domicilary Memorial field, White City. At this time Mayor Burton referred to g"~~d~os~d Ordinance 998, street improvement assessment of Eigham Drive. He asked for a.ny letters or anyone being present objecting or having any questions of the assessment on Bigham Drive. Recorder Zander presented a letter to the mayor and the same was read. Letter being from Robert L. Jones, Everett, Wash., property owner of certain described property on Bigham Drive. Mr. Jones stated in part; "any amount of assessment would be greatly unjustified against our property"--- Discussion was held and Attorney Mansfield advised. an answer to Mr. Jones' letter. He further advised to state the proceedures the City had taken from. the beginning to i.ts present state on the Bigham Drive improvement project. Mayor Burton and. council-man Van Horn suggested that a letter of explanation to Mr. &_ Mrs. Jones be secured. 2 5'7 t4ayor Eurton asked. for a motion on proposed ordinance reading in part: "an ordinance declaring the assessment on property benefited for the cost of construction and paving of Bigham Drive. ~1,~.~Mot~:nr~:^tna~e ~yct. Ua~oHorn;tsecond byl•Hll?~tb acne:ptrproposedt.Ot~dinance as read. Roll call vote. All in favor. Ordinance 9 8 declared duly adopted. City administrator Tucker reported. the bid opening for construct"ion of part of N. Second Street project as follows: Concrete Steel Corp. - $5,018.65 M.C. Lininger & Sons - $4,584.45 Mr. Tucker read proposed ordinance along with attached contract, "Contract for construction". Awarding M.C. Lininger & Sons the contract and ordinance reading in part: "An ordinance authorizing the Mayor and. Recorder to exeuute a contract with M.C. Lininger & Sons, Inc. as described therein. Nlotion by Tonn, second by Manasco to accept proposed ordinance as presented. Roll call vote. All in favor. Ordinance ~°9° declared duly adopted. City administrator Tucker instructed the council that means of financing both the S. 1st Street and Bigham Drive improvement projects should be decided upon. He stated that the City could sell the bonds or perhaps carry it ourselves as the combined pro-" jects are of a small amount. Mrs. Tate stated that the City was in a good financial condition to withstand such a financing. Attorney Mansfield .stated that if the City could see clear in doing so, considerable money could be saved by eliminating attorney fees, bonding attorney's fees, advertising costs, etc. It was agreed upon to pay the protested warrants when they become due from proceeds"of time deposit fund. Motion made by Manasco, second by Van Horn to accept the recommendation made by the City Administrator, City Treasurer and City Attorney for. the city to finance both projects (Bigham Drive and S. lst Street), With all in favor, motion carried. Councilman Tonn reported that the Fire Committee had met with the Fire Dept. on July 29, 1970 on behalf of a study on resubmitting the measure of bond issue (fire truck) to the voters of Central Point. Mr. Tonn had given facts and figures regarding class rates of insurance on our present rate (Class 6) a $1b,000 home on a home owners policy would cost the home owner $77.00 per year, The Class 7 for the same protection would be $88,00 per year; Class 8.$55.00. The tax impact would be 42¢ per thousand dollars = $b.72 difference between Class 6 and 7 being $11.00. He also stated that for the commercial building the premium will raise 20~ for every rate hightr. Councilman Tonn further stated .that the Fire Committee recommendation is for resubmitting the bond issue for a fire truck to the voters of Central Point. Mayor Burton asked "When is our next rating coming up?" Chief Higinbotham advised that there is no way of knowing when this would be done. 8:11 p.m. councilman Van Horn excuesed himself from the meeting and w as recognized by the mayor. ~; Attorney Mansfield explained that a lot of the ground work done during the May election would still hold, however, there would be some minor costs involved such as advertising publications and attorney's fees to some extent. Motion made by Manasco, second Almquist to accept the Fire Committee recommendation for resubmitting the fire truck bond issue to the voters. With all in favor, motion carried, Sterling Tucker reports the N. 5th Street drainage study is at a standstill for the time being, awaiting easements, etc. with property owners backing off of giving easements, other property owners being a corporation and residing in Spokane, Wash. However, negotiations are still continuing. The cost of tiling would be approximately X2,500.00 for this portion. Mr. Tucker advised if we acquire the easement we should go ahead and the the portion. Councilman Manasco recommended that the 30" the be placed whenever we get permission of the easement. Discussion held. Motion made by Manasco, second by Tonn for the city administrator to go ahead with the project when easements are acquired. With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Tucker advised that certain park plans have developed by placing the large tile~in a sand box and being secured from rolling. This project was undertaken by the Central Point Odd Fellows Lodge. He further commented. that the job was well done and deserves much publicity. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting were read and discussed. Subject being "modular homes". Mayor Burton advises for the City to give it serious study and consideration of all aspects and be carefull in acting before getting seriously involved. Mr. Tucker read from a proposal of a "State wide building Code" before this coming state legislation. This being supported by the League of. Oregon Cities. Additional report given teas the completion of the City Hall blg. roof project, with some monor corrections to. be made by the contactor. Mayor Burton stated that he also received a new roof coating on his vehicle while parked near the construction operation. (This was not appreciated). Mayor Burton reminded that August 21 will be the final date for receiving petitions at City Hall for candidates for city offices. He suggested. that a news release as a remainder should be made. The attending news correspondent acknowledged that this would be dane. Mr. Tucker advised that 36 applications have been received for the position of City Administrator and have been turned over to the screening committee. dd ~e~ Councilman Tonn reported that the "Mel's garage" property has been checked out and a price was quoted as $90,000 and a lease with purchase has also been offered. ;'1r. Tonn remarked "too much money" for us to talk about at this time. Chief of Police reports activity of his department. Also clearing with arrest, the burglary of the Franko Service Station. ~' r-n C~% ~. w, ~1 Councilman Manasco reported on the R.V.C.G. of Federal grants. He and Chief Sanders announced that Mr. Joe Dunn, haw enforcement coordinator, will be leaving soon. Also it was the recommendation that the Council of Govts. attempt to handle this portion within the body. Councilman Manasco stated that he will recommend to the Board"returning to the committee type of management" and. eliminate the coordinator position. Motion made by Hill, second by Manasco to pay the bills as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. With no further business, Mayor Burton called for a motion for adjourn- ment. Motion made by A7mquist, second by Tonn to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:54 p.m. ATTEST : J.GL City Record Approved by me this ~~day of APPROVED Mayor ,1970. APPROVED Mayor e.~.