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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM030370~,. City Hall 25G E. Pine Street March 3, 170 Central Point, Oregon 730 p.m. The common council met in regular adjourned session with Chairman Tonn, presiding. Roll call found present: Bigham, Hill, Tonn and Van Horn. Absent: Reed, Manasco, Mayor Ivan Burton. Also present: Tucker, Zander, Tate, Mansfield. Department heads present: Chief Sanders, Chief Higinbotham and Public Works Supt. Vern Capps. A?otion was made by Van Horn, second by Bigha~,to approve the minutes of the last council meeting. With all in favor, motion carried. Chairman Tonn called. for the report from the Charter Revision Committee:v Chairman. Councilman hill read sections 307,501,502,902, and 903 advising the changes and corrections. Chairman Tonn studied the Charter report and at this time advised of a proposed ordinance relating to a Charter, also calling for any further questions on the subject. The proposed ordinance reading in part: An ordinance calling an election within the City of Central Point, Oregon, to be held on the 2bth day of May, 1970 and submitting to the legal voters of said city at said. election, the question of adopting a New Charter for said City, as set out therein, and submitting to said voters the question of repealing all Charter provisions presently in existance. After some discussion, Chairman Tonn, suggested that the Mayor be present for any motion on the issue relating to the proposed passage of the ordinance. Chairman Tonn, calling for the scheduled public hearing on changing the Zone of Real Property boundry lines. After some discussion, Chairman Tonn spoke on behalf of the property owners of Lot 4, Block 43, Original Town, as not wanting the change from C-4 to the proposed C-3 Zone. With no further questions, attorney Mansfield presented the proposed ordinance with recommendations of deleating from it, Lot /~, Elock 43 as stated and further recomerding the passage of the proposed ordinance on the following property: Lots 7 and g, Block 48 Lots 5 and 6, Block 47 Lots 1 and 2, Block 42 Chairman Tonn again suggested the continuance of a motion until the arrival of the Mayor. Chairman Tonn,called the public hearing on "Amend Zoning Text to allow sale of goods under ronditional use permit." At this time Sterling Tucker explained the intent of this request and read the present ordinance #893. He also referred to the section to be deleated from the present Ordinance #893, Seca 4.200. Captioned as: "Home Gccupations", subsection 5. The change in the proposed ordinance would allow the planning committee to determine whether sales of goods should be allowed in each instance. At this time the issue. was open to the public attending for related questions. ~'~. Mr. Donald Faber spoke and wanted to know why the change. Would a license be required for people to sell fish worms, as they have been or whats the difference? He further commented that .he hated to see'any change in the ordinance by allowing businesses getting T into the residential area. Discussion was held and Mr. Faber, was assured that this proposed change would limit and .restrict certain businesses and would allow the Planning Commission to grant conditional use permits when deemed compatible with residential usage. Chairman Tonn continued the voting of the proposed ordinance awaiting the Mayor's presence. Report was given by Sterling Tucker of the Water Committee meeting that was held Feb. 12th, 1970. Present at that time were Councilman ~ Bigham and Reed. Mr. Tucker stated that .it was the committee's .opinion to remove the 50¢ late payment charge. With further discussion, ~ the attending public was asked for any comments or questions. Mr". ~ Faber stated that his feeling has been varied about the situation and has paid the late charge several times and didn't like it .. He ~ further stated that with all his arguments trying to excuse himself ..from having to pay the late charge, he still feels that it should be left on. At 5:05 p.m. Mayor Burton arrived and presided. Councilman Tonn, briefed the Mayor on all the issues of prior business. After further discussion on the Water Committee Report, the Mayor called for a motion. Motion made by Hill, seconded by Bigham to remove the 50¢ late payment charge as a penalty and to be effective at the next billing, By roll call vote the ayes .being Hill, Bigham and Tonn, -Van Horn voting no. By majority in favor, motion carried. Mayor Burton. called for a motion on a proposed ordinance .relating to a charter .also calling for any .further discussion on the issue. The proposed ordinance reading in part: An ordinance calling an election within the City of Central Point, Oregon, to be held on the 26th day of May, 1970, and submitting to the legal voters of said city at said election the question of adopting a new charter for ,said . city as set out therein and submitting to said voters the question of repealing all charter provisions presently in existance. After some discussion, a motion was made by Tonn, second by Van Horn to approve the proposed ordinance. Roll cell vote found all in `'favor. Motion carried. Ordinance 974 declared-duly adopted. Mayor Burton called for a motion on property lines, Motion was made by approve. proposed ordinance reading the.zone:of real property described roll call vote, all. being in favor. declared duly adopted. the Changing of Zone on real Bigham, second by Tonn to i.n part: An ordinance changing therein from C-4 to C-3. By Motion carried. Ordinance 975 City .departmental reports were called for and Fire Chief Higinbotham explained the latest information received on the proposed fire truck. Higinbotham stated he had two recommendations to bring forth regarding the ,fire equipment. Changes in draft of a commercial type chassis inst-ead~:of._.a__custom and to stay with gasoline power. He further stated that.,he had secured two price estimates and both being at or near ~38,~O,oO, The estimate being from Western States and American LaFrance. .~` ~a `. Discussion was held on the issue and was recommended to place the financing of the needed equipment on a Bond Issue on the May 26th primary election. At this time, attorney Mansfield read the proposed ordinance and recommended its passage. Ordinance No. 977, an ordinance calling an election within the City of Central Point, Oregon, to be held on May 26th and submitting to the legal voters of said city at said election the question of amending the Charter for said city and authorize the common council of the city to have the power and authority to issue general obligation bonds in a sum not to exceed $42,000.00 for-the purpose .of purchasing fire truck and related equipa~e~ht. - Police Chief-Jack Sanders advised the mayor and council that two police officers are scheduled for the spring class of police training at Camp Withycombe and additional expenses are anticipated, such as the required "suntan" shirt and trousers. Also a cap per man. The Chief proposed that a $32.00 travel expense and $80.00 vehicle expense be allowed. Inasmuch that both men are married with families it would allow them to return to their homes on weekends. A motion was made by Tonn, second by Bigham to furnish the required uniforms and also other expenses as needed. With all in favor, motion carried. City administrator Tucker introduced to the mayor and council the supplemental budget of the City. Mr. Tucker further advised that- it shall be approved at this time by the council and the next step would be to call for a public hearing on April 7, 1G70, 730 p.m. for its adoption. He further explained the reason for this as a necessary procedure related to the $300,000 sewer bond issue. Motion made by Hill, second by Bigham to approve the proposal and to call for the hearing April 7, 1970. With all in favor, motion carried.. Attorney Mansfield read a proposed ordinaries relating to annexation of property into the City. The property in question being the First United~~'resbyterian Church property on West Pine Street. The proposed ordinance reading in-part: An ordinance dispencing with an-election within the City of Central Point on the question of a proposed annexation and setting the time and place for a public hearing thereon, With some further discussion on the direct location of the property, a motion was made by Van Horn, second by Tonn to approve the proposed annexation and also to have the public hearing. Ro11 call vote found all in favor. Ordinance 978 declared duly adopted. Mayor Ivan Burton read correspondence opposing the sewer rate increase signed by Mrs. Arlo Emmons, 865 S. 5th St., Central Point. Mayor Burton also read reply letters from Senators Hatfield, Packwood, and Congressman Dellenback concerning the requested 7.ip Code for Central -. Point, By all indications, the request was forwarded to the postmaster general's office and other authorities involved. ~~~ QJ~i. P4ayor Burton suggested that a:~.letter be prepared to the office of the postmaster general stating our problem. The council agreed that a letter to the above named dept, would be most proper. A letter was read from the City of Medford relating to sewer rates and signed by city manager Archie Twitchell. Mayor Burton .presented Public Works Supt. Vernon Capps with an award from the Public Health Engineer, O.S.B.H. A certificate of merit in complying with water sample tests at regular intervals.. . In conclusion of correspondence, Mayor Burton read a letter from Councilman Harold Reed, the letter dated Feb. 13, 1970 and declaring ~ the resignation from the City Council. C,ouncilma.n Reed declared new ~-1 employment as the reason for the decision. He further stated that it C~ become effective March 3, 1970, At this time the Mayor and Council agreed to accept the letter of resignation of Councilman Harold Reed. ~ Mayor Burton .thanked Reed for serving bn the council during bPae past 13 months. Motion was made by Hill, second by Tonn to approve and pay the bills as presented.. With all in favor, motion carried. War. No. _ . 4237 Ivan A. Burton 20.00 4238 L.J. Bigham _ 20.00 4239 Allen Hill 20.00 4240 Robert Marasco 20.00 4241 Harold Reed 20.00 '4242 Harry Tonn 20.00 4243. A.D. Van Horn 20.00 _ 421.4 Petty Cash 85.21 '4245 void void 4246 _ Payroll Account 518.92 4247 _ Volunteer Firemen 250.00 421E8 Petty Cash 100.00 4249 William A. Mansfield 225.00 4250 State of Oregon 15.00 4251 Payroll Acoount 175.37 4252 Petty Cash 48.70 4253 Dept. of State Police 200.00 4254 _ Humble Oil Co. 6.18 4255 Medford Water Commission 1,631.72 425b Pacific Motor Trucking Co. 5.00 4257 Shell Oil Co. 190.38 4258 S & M Auto Parts 18.53 4259 _ State of Oregon 5.00 . 4260 City of Medford 3,399.99 4261 Motel Flagstone 26.78 4262 Broadway Motel 12.36 4263 American Linen Supply Co. 84.75 ® 4264 _ Capital Chevrolet Co. 1,881.40 ' :' 1,265 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 32.08 ~'.~ • 4266 Nudelman Brothers 33.00 4267 The .Artisan Press 69.90 426$ Industrial Air Products 9.95 4269 - Valley Shade Co. ~ 30.00 4270 Peters-de-Laet 30.70 4271 Oregon Tire and Supply 40.00 4272 Badger Meter Mfg. Co. 1,665.92 4273 Fyr-Fyter 55.90 4274 Concrete-Steel Corp. 127.$0 4275 State of Oregon ~ ~ 73.00 4276 E.J.- Bartels Co. 76.$0 4277. M.C. Lininger and Sons 32$.71 427$ Wilburt Lull $4.00 4279 American Steel &_ Supply, Co. 26.30 42$0 Central Point Western Auto 2.40 42$1 J.C. Penney Co., Inc. 41.92 42$2 McDonald Candy Co. ~ 24.22 42$3 Courtesy Chevrolet .87 42$4 Brake Bonders Co. 6.65 42$5 Valley Janitor Service $5.00 42$6 Dept. of General Services 35.00 42$7 Chets 66 Service 3.50 4288 Valley Copperstate System 27.04 4289 Consolidated Supply Co. 59.65 4290 Amco Automotive Machine Co. 11.1$ 4291 Central Equipment Co. 99.00 4292 ~ Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 349.9$ 4293 Pacific Pcw er & Light Co. 1,304.42 4294 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. 154.35 4295 ~ Southern Oregon Trophy Co. 5,00 4296 ~ M & M Agency 5.00 4297 ~ A-1 Telephone Answering Service ~ ~ 27.00 429$ ~ Weiler Oldsmobile 5.00 4299 Southern Oregon Stationery 32.71 4~l00 ~ Central Point Cleaners 29.35 4301 Gorden Hardware 23.71 4302 Oak Grove Furniture 72.00 4303 Cal-Ore Machinery Co, ~ 30,$$ 4304 ~ Irwin-Hodson Co. 367.81 4305 Valley Janitor Service $5.00 4306 - Northwest Photocopy Corp. 6.84 4307 ~ McDonald Candy Co. 15.$1 430$ ~ Pacific IuSotor Trucking Co. 5.00 4309 ~ Rogue Communications 125.00 4310 ~ Cascade Electric Motor Service 5$.51 4311 ~ Burroughs Corp. 47.40 4312 Pitney-Bowes Inc. 7$.00 4313 Baumans Fire Equipment Sales 191.25 4314 ~ Barco Supply Co, 20.95 4315 William A. Mansfield 1$.49 416 S & M Auto Parts 5.06 4317 ~ City of Medford ~ $34.79 431$ Pine Street Shell Station 39.$9 ~a ` :; 4319 Concrete Steel Corp. 215.01 4320 - Westside Lumber Co. 6.36 4321 Medford Printing Co. 1.8.40 4322 M.C. Lininger and Sons 258.35 4323 The E.J. Bartels Co. ~ ~ 38.40 4324 General Equipment Co. 194.40 4325 Jefferson C.B. Sales 339.80 4326 Atlantic Richfield. Co. 5.89 4327 Motor Vehicles Div. Fiscal Serv. 92.95 4328 American Steel & Supply Co. 91.67 4329 Waterworks Supplies Co. 1,092.76 4330. Sam Jennings 60., Inc. 46.58 4331 L.D. Ringuette Co. 18.00 4332 Lehman Reloading Service 26.50 ~ 4333 Arts Shoe Repair 6.00 `~ 4334 California Pacific Utilities Co. 59.51 4335 Medford Water Commission l,bb5.97 ~' 4336 Bryce W. Townley 186.00 L.~ ~ 4337 Texaco, Inc. 58.56 4338 void void 4339 U.S. Post Office 75.00 4340 Petty Cash 31.00 4341 Payroll Account 10,770.50 4342 M. Dale Newton 10.00 4343 American Linen Supply Co. 74.46 4344 Shell Oil Co. 436.41 4345 Plorman Kub1i 25.00 Total 31,883.46 City Administrator Tucker requested that we pay for the printing of,sewer bonds from the contingency fund. P~iotion made by Bigham, second by Hill to use money from the Contingency fund to pay the bill. With all in favor, motion carried. Councilman Van Horn stated that he received several complaints about overtime parking. One place being at the Liquor Store and the other being at the Sav-Co Sewing Center, both on Pine Street. He further stated that if we have the signs up and an ordinance we should inforce 15 minute and 2 hour parking laws. He also stated that the l~iagnolia Trees are blocking the view of signs about Pine Street. Mr. Donald Faber stated that this would be taken care of soon, as members of the Lyons Club are working on it. Mr. Faber further mentioned that Pine Street is terribly rough and in bad shape. Mr. Van Horn said it was under study now and that we are in hopes of some state help on the repair cost. Mr. ~®orge Harris, Central Point Auto Wrecking, presented his renewal application for approval for 1970. Motion by Tonn, second by Bigham to approve the application for the existing wrecking yard. tr!ith all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Burton spoke on a replacement of Councilman Reed and asked for nominations of names and persons interested in serving the near 3 yr. per-od. Councilman Hill nominated Richard D. Olson. Councilman Van Dorn nominated Dr. L.L. Rowe and Tom Thomas. Mayor Burton nominated Calvin Bowers. Nominations made frcom„the floor; James Corliss nominated Dan Hadley. Mayor Burton stated that he wished to continue the appoint- " ment until the next meeting. With no further business, motion made by Van Horn, second by Hill to adjourn to, the next regular meeting or to the call of the mayor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. at 9:03 p.m. Approved a or Attest: City Recor er Approved by me this day of ,1970. Approved Mayor, 1 1