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City Hall
250 E. Pine St.
Central Point, Oregon
Dec. 2, 1969
7:30 p.m.
The Common Council met in regular adjourned session with Chairman
Harry Tonn presiding. Present being: Councilmen Hill, Reed, Tonn
and Van Horn. Also present being City Attorney Mansfield, City
Administrator Tucker, Recorder Zander, Police Chief Sanders, Fire
Chief Higinbotham, Building Insp. Gilham and Public Works, Supt.
Capps.
Chairman Tonn asked for any questions on previous minutes of_both
Nov, 4th and Nov. 18th council meetings. Mr. Tucker advised that a
correction is in store for a change - page. 4, para. 4 (area of a
speed sign). Correction of sentence to be as ---"a 15 mph sign
on S. 4th St. regulating speed into the curve of Hopkins Road."
Chairman Torn called for a motion for approval of the previous
minutes if there are no further questions. Motion made by Hill,
second by Reed to accept the minutes upon the correction as;:stated.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Next order of business being the proposed leasing of the City
granite pit to Mr. Robert Lull. At this time Mr. Tucker had given
the report of the past 6 yrs. receipts of granite taken from the
mine. Mr. Lull stated that he still owes the city approximately
$500.00 for past hauling of granite. A lengthy discussion was held
over the proposed lease, questioning the past receipt3 and future
taxes on the property-when a lease is secured. Councilman Hill
stated that he did not feel that the City should enter into a lease
loss business. If, the City can not show a profit above the unknown
taxes there is no need for getting into such a business just for.
the convenience of Mr. Lull.
At this time Mr. Tucker suggested that further meetings and study
of the situation could possibly prove more beneficial to both the
City and Mr. Lull, as we are not getting very far at the rate of
disagreement. With all councilmen in agreement that this would
perhaps be the better approach to the problem.
Further business introduced Robert Murphy, 3498 Military Road, C. P,
interested in leasing or buying City property (granite pit), a
portion c~' the N.E. Corner for locating a well, this being adjacent
to his property. Mr. Murphy stated that his need of domestic water
at his residence has become a problem and by his opimion the better
place for a well would be at a point in the N.E. section of the
acreage. After discussing the matter with Mr. Murphy and Mr. Lull,
the City feels that some conflict could arrise such. as removal of
granite, blasting by the lease, etc. It was suggested that
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Mr. Tucker meet with all concernCd persons and have a recommendation
for the council at the next meeting.
At 8:05 Mayor Burton has taken the seat and proceeded.
Mr. George Gilham, Building Inspector, presented a proposal in the
City Building Code in accepting and approving the usage of the
Hubless Sewer Pipe. After the discussion, it was recommended that
a resolution be drawn amending the Code and Sec. 9.2 and adopt the
Hubless Sewer pipe into the City Building Code. Attorney Mansfield
and Mr. Tucker will prepare the requested resolution.
Correspondence was read by Mayor Burton starting with a thank you
card to.the City employees from A.D. Van Horn for the flowers sent `
~ to him during his recent visit to the hospital.
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~ Correspondence from. principal George Johns of Mae Richardson School
~ was read indicating his sincere appreciation. towards both the Fire
and Police-Dept. personnel for holding a very successful instruction
class with his students. He .further advised that he will be looking
forward for future visitations from the well qualified city instructors....
For any further business Mr. Robert L. Browning, 539 N. 5th St.
asked the.Mayor and Council for information on what approach to
use in asking for a Zone Change in boundary. He further stated
that he and his wife were interested in leasing the Pilgrim Holiness
Church and joining residence for a future deramic business. Sales
and instruction classes would be considered in the church building
after 'some extensive repairs were made. He further mentioned that
the Zone being C-4, Commercial Tourist, and not allowing such
_ activity. It was further reported that this property belongs. to
Dr. Wayne Roberts and that he should approach the situation in asking
for a change of zoning into a C-3, Commercial Central Zone. Mr.
Tucker advised that he will. assist in getting information to Dr.
Roberts, if he should desire the change inasmuch as he is the
property owner.
Mayor Burton asked for the prepared resolution adopting the Federal
Housing Act of 1937, sec. 23. At this time Attorney Mansfield
presented the proposed resolution and recommended its acceptance.
Motion by;Tonn, second Reed to accept resolution as presented.
Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried. Resolution #152.
declared duly adopted.
Attorney Mansfield presented a resolution relating to Home Occupations
and declaring the intent of the City to amend Sec. 4.200 of Ord. 893•
Motion made by Hill, second. by Van Horn to accept proposed resolution.
With roll call vote indicating all in favor, motion harried. Resolution
153 declared duly adapted.
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Also being presented was aoproposed ordinance. Attorney Mansfield.
recommended its passage. This being an ordinance "relating to Sewer
Facilities and amending Ord, #284, Sec: 4. After some discussion,
motion was made by Van Horn, second by Tonn to accept the proposed
ordinance. Roll call vote indicated all in favor. Motion carried.
Ordinance,~967 declared duly adopted.
Mr. Mansfield, City Attorney, spoke on the Sewer Bonding. He
suggested that Central Point should prepare the sale of bonds-the
same time that the two other neighboring enities, as the bonding
attorneys prefer it to be handled.
Mr. Tucker presented over-time and compensating time from the Police
Dept. to the Mayor and Council. Chief Sanders explained that with
3 new officers on the job, it is taking additional time for training
from the older hands. He further stated that not only long hours are
being worked but b days aaweek are being experienced by 3 men. He
was in hopes that a~half comp. and half overtime adjustment be
considered for clearing out this additional accumulated time. It
was suggested by Councilman Hill that the Police Committee meet with
the Administrator and Police Chief and take care of. the problem..It
was also the general feeling of the Mayor and council that this
probably would be an answer.
On Committee reports, Councilman Hill refered to City Administrator
Tucker on a new method of having bills and payroll approved. This
report was read by S. Tucker. Refer to the }report by S. Tucker
dated Nov.. 14, 1969.
Sewer rates were discussed and Mr. Tucker was instructed to meet
with the Sewer Committee regarding future rates and when it will
effect, Central Point. .
Motion made by Hill, second by .Torus to approve the paying the bills
for the month of November. All in favor. Motion carried.
With norft~ztther business, motion made by Hill, second by Van Horn
to adjourn. All. in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:08.
Attest:
approved by me this
Approved ,~
Mayor
day of , 1969.
Approved ---v-~ ~.l 'mac n_~"
Mayor
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