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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM110469'.fir',. City Hall - 250 E. Pine St. Central Point, Ore. Nov. ,4, 1969 p~m. 7:30 ' The Common Council met in regular adjourned session with Mayar Ivan Burton presiding. Present were: Councilmen; Hill, Reed, Tonn and Van Horn. Also present; City Administrator Tucker, Recorder .Zander, Police Chief Sanders, Public Works Supt. Capps, Asst. Fire Chief DeArmond, Fireman OConnor, and Sgt. Corliss. Minutes of the previous meeting were presented to the mayor and. council for their approval. Councilman Van-Horn moved to accept the minutes as prepared. Seconded by Tonn. With all in favor, motion carried. At this time City Administrator Tucker introduced Mr. Ralph G. Eaton, director, Housing Authority of Jackson County, to the mayor and council. Mr.~Tucker briefed the council on Mr. Eaton~s presence and interest with-the city of Central Point. Mr. Eaton spoke on the U.S.- Housing Act (Sec. 23) relating to the cities allowing the Authority to transact leases with private owners. His request being of securing a resolution from the City to be able to Conduct the business within the corporate limits. After a question and answer period, Mayor Burton stated that attorney Mansfield would be contacted instructing him to draw up a suitable resolution. All members of the council were in accordance w~:th the Mayors suggestions. Mayor Burton spoke to the 2 young men in attendance who have been hired on the police dept. At this time they were asked to step forward for their oath of office. Bill Robins and Troy Stubbs were sworn in as City Police Officers by the mayor and were wished good luck and success in their employment. Mr. John W. Bour presented himself as a member of a new organization known as "preserve our parks system". He spoke on the proposed garbage dump in the Antelog~area (Dry Creek) as being most unsuitable, also needing the city support in the form of a letter. Giving some reasons as drainage from such would contaminate the lake down stream, also the soil test showing to be of shallow and of sticky type. After several questions from the table it was the councils feeling that the City should aquaint themselves more with the issue as it has been rather a county and city sanitary matter. Correspondence was read from City Treasurer Lorain Tate wanting to. know how to handle the payroll, as the council must approve the pay for employees after they have received their checks. The wetter was discussed and was directed to Administrative Chairman Hill and Mr. Tucker for further study. 1 II ~~t~ Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting were studied and discussed.. At this time°Attorney Paulson acting as counsel for Mr. & Mrs.. Gene Skelton, introduced himself and asked for the council's time to be heard on the Skelton matter.. Mr. Paulson stated that his clients had been advised some time ago by the City Hall personel that it would be alright to sell tropical fish at their newly planned home (being built) on Ash Street. Since that time the Skeltons have made. application. for the home occupation and were turned down by.the Commission dne to certain restrictions (selling of products), With a recommendation by the Commission to the council to-make a certain change in the variance allowance of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Burton stated inasmuch that attorney Mansfield was ill and unable to attend this meeting, it is suggested that Tucker contact the legal department to study this section of the Zoning Ordinance and recommend an amendment to.the ordinance for the best interest of the citizens of Central. Point. However, Mr. Mansfield would have to be contacted before arty changes can be considered. Councilman Hill spoke on the issues of "What is the intention. of x Zoning ordinance?" Its for the benefit. and protection of the residents within a zone designated for its purpose as written, not being opposed to any variance but just stating what it really means. Motion was made by Hill, seconded by Van Horn to adopt the wishes of the Planning Commission in their request of a change of Sec. 1.200 allowing certain sales of goods on premises. With Attorney Mansfield to draw up a suitable ordinance for approval by the council. With all in .favor, motion carried. Mayor Burton called upon Mr. Robert Lull for further information on the City Granite pit level. Mr. Lull spoke in objection of certain . areas of the proposed lease as it appears now. The term being. too long (5 yrs.) as the.stateci annual rate over. the 5 year period. He further explained that it very well could happen that a step up in operations could remove all available material in a couple of years and that he would have a remaining period of two or three years to pay on a useless and dry pit. after lengthy .discussion Mayor Burton called for the report of all Granite. receipts .from the City Recorder. The Recorder advised that this is not .available at: the moment, however, it will be presented as soon as possible. Mr. . Lull was asked for any records he had available concerning previous granite transactions with the city for further study. Mr. Lull stated that he possibly owes the city for approximately 3 or 4 months hauling in about $300.00. He also wanted to,know the present conditions on how or what to do during the waiting period. The council agreed for him to continue in operation and retain the records of activity. Mr. Tucker presented a proposed ordinance relating to the keeping of animals and repealing Ord. 619 and .Ord. 920 and providing penalties. Motion made by Tonn, seconded by Hill to accept the proposed ordinance. .With roll call vote and all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #964 ,declared. duly adopted. 1:;'~. Mr. Tucker presented proposed ordinance for passage. An ordinance relating to Signs and Advertising structures and amending Ord. 928, Sec. 55, Sign Board'of Appeals. Motion made by Reed, seconded by Tonn to adopt the proposed ordinance. Roll call vote indicated all in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance 965~declared duly adopted. Mr. Tucker. also requested passage. of a proposed ordinance in part: An ordinance relating i~o Jury Trials and amending Ord. 858, Sec. l0. After some discussion of the proposed ordinance, a motion. was made by Tonn, seconded by Hill to adopt'the proposed ordinance. Roll call vote indicated all in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance 966 declared duly adopted. Mr. Tucker stated that he and Chief Sanders met with Attorney Mansfield concerning the latest legislation. on the indigent person accused of committing violations of City and State laws and ordinances with the right to counsel at the City~s expense. Mr. Tucker also read from material secured from Medford City Attorney Roy Bashaw as setting forth the eligible or.non-eligible persons for such representation. After some discussion, it was recommended by the mayor that if no one has"any objection to further the situation, a plan to draw a similar form should be installed, and have Mr. Tucker and the City Attorney proceed with the project. A letter of comment was read by Mayor Burton from Chief of Police Sanders, concerning namely Sgt. Jim Corliss and Officer George Tomberlin for their fast and efficient efforts put into a burglary investigation that led to an arrest of the responsible persons. The police ..report was studied by the mayor and council, noting the doubled activity in police work in recent months. Mayor Burton complimented the department on the accomplishments achieved during the short time ~,n a rather new maned department. Appreciation and thanks wereFextended by Counci]man Hill to both the fire and police departments for their joint efforts in the elementary school lectures held recently. Mr. Tucker advised that temporary repairs have been made to the roof of the City Hall building. The City Administrator presented a proposed change of lighting in the school area crossing. The problem reported is inadequate lighting at critical areas of Mae Richardson School. It was suggested that a change of 7,000 lumen to 21,000 luman lights be made and relocate<: one light pole to better light a crossing. Mr. Tucker further stated that this was a council approved plan for lighting and should any changes be considered again it should be done by council action. Motion made by Tonn, seconded by Reed to make the necessary change. With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Tucker advised the mayor and council that he'has located a slightly used addressing office machine at a considerable savings ~budget_tem 1055). He also recommended the transfer of the unused ~~~ balance (budgeted) to the Building Construction fund for further completion of the new shop. building. After further discussion a motion was made by Van Horn, seconded by Tonn for any funds left over after the purchase of addressing equipment be transferred to the shop building: With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Burton asked tf all of the Liquor renewal applications have " been presented for the councils action. Mr. Tucker stated that two of the local package beer and wine retailers have not been received to this date. It was recommended that the council would hold off until the Nov. 18 meeting and in hopes that all of the merchants have placed the forms with the city. Mr. Tucker advised the council that Mr. Mansfield, City Attorney, ~ would poesibly attend the League meeting in Portland on Nov. 1b-18. v--d If-it were the wishes of the council and if so, could an allowance ~ of expenses be provided. After discussion on expenses and how many ~ city dept. heads and councilmen would attend, a motion was made by ~ Hill, seconded by Van Horn to allow t~ttorney Mansfield $35.00 for expenses'to.attend the League meeting. Mr. Tucker. instructed the mayor and council regarding the necessity of .additional traffic signs in the following areas: 1, a 15 m.p.h. sign on S. 4th St. between Bush and Hopkins Road. This would be considered a safe speed for the severe curve on 4th St. At present, 25 m~p.~i. traffic in the curve puts the vehicle in the wrong lane, of traffic or off the road way. The other area being West Pine St. entering the city limits. Mr. Tucker expressed Ch~esf Sanders feeling and opinion on an additional 25 m. p.~i. sign for further warning to the designated speed when entering the city for motorists. This sign would be in -the near'vicinity of West Pine and Corcoran Lane. On discussion it was recommended by the council to approve the placement of the two traffic signs as requested. Mr. Tucker brought forth for discussion the problem of leaves on the streets and ways of disposal. Mr. Capps stated that the street sweeper: is not designed to pick up this type of removal. After lengthy discussion it was well realized that this was an annual problem for both the City Street Dept. and property owners. It was the feeling of the council that burning after the lifting of fire restrictions is the most practical way be the home owners. There was no further action on the matter at this time. A letter dated Sept. 29, 1969 signed by the City. Recorder Fd Zander was read~by the Mayor. The contents being time off of the job Yrom Oct. 1 through Oct. 10. This being 6 work days. Discussion was held on the matter concerning the loss of time as an employee. Motion-was made by Van Horn to dodk Mr. Zander for the g work days from his'pay during his time away from his job. Without the move of a second on the motion, Van Horn withdrew the motion. Mr. Hill recommended that the Mayor be given the authority to meet with Mr. Zander and work things out. Motion made by Hill, second by Tonn ,to 'have Mayor Burton meet with Mr. Zander and at the Mayors descretion r. as to what action is to be taken to justify his absence. ,~ L~~b~~: Motion made by Hill, seconded by Tonn to approve the presented monthly bills. With all in favor, motion carried. War. 3929 390 3 931 3932 3933 3 934 3935 3936 3937 3938 3939 3940 3941 3 942 3943 3944 3945 3946 3947 3948 3949 3950 3951 3952 3953 3954 3955 3956 3957 3 958 3959 3960 3961 3 962 3963 3964 3965 3 966 396? 3968 3969 3970 3971 3972 3973 3974 3975 No. Ivan A. Burton Allen Hill Les Bigham Robert Marasco Harold Reed Harry L. Torn A.D. Van Horn Payroll ticcount Payroll Account Payroll Account William A. Mansfield Volunteer Fire Department 1st Nat'l Bank of Ore. - C.P. Petty Cash Petty Cash Shell Oil Co. State Accident Insurance Fund Petty Cash void Gordon Hardware Southern Oregon~Stationery Blumenthal Uniform Co., Inc. Mel's Garage Brake Borders Co. California Pacific Utilities Central Point Plywood Valley Janitor Service Cal Roof Wholesale of Medford Crater Plumbing & Heating Dept. of General Services Valley Office Equi~enent Walt Young's Office Equipment Electric Supply Co., Inc. void White City Steel and Supply Fyr-Fyter Equipment Co. Petty Cash Baumans Fire Equipment Sales Medford Battery Co. Weiler Oldsmobile E & H Machine Works Southern Ore. Trophy Co. Rogue Communications Central Point Cleaners Br. 20.00 20.00 20.00 zo.oo zo.oo _ 20.00 20.00 175.37 507.52 .26.09 225.00 250.00 , 3,7~~.21 49.25 180.00 149.83 733.23 68.43 void 63.74 21.70 21.05 12.90 8.53 . 6.23 4.47 85.00 39.20 78.55- i:~~a 80.42 150.00 19.30 void 40.50 154.42 48.75 35.10 " 19.95 66.62 1.71 2.00 42.50 66.55 27.00 73.00 148.37 Co. A-1 Telephone Answering Service Dept. of Motor Vehicles D&Armond Leigh, Sheriff & Tax Coll. I._ 39~b Wolfard Equipment Co. 2.75 39 7 Superior Rubber Stamp Co. 11.65 3975 Medford Water Commission 3,539.35 3979 Boise Cascade Corp. 144.16 3950 Westside Lumber Co. 408.54 3951 Morris Roofing Co. 275.00 3952 S & M Auto Parts 14.64 3953 Power Transmission Products, Inc. 6.00 3954 Bond and Interest Account 6,717.50 3955 Bond and Interest Account 6,487.50 3956 Nudelman Brothers 310.00 3957 Gra~age Coop Supply 3.14 3955 American Steel and Supply Co. 120.51 3959 void void 3990 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 148.05 ~ 3991 Humble Oil and Refining Co. 5.10 °`~ 3992 ONC Motor Freight System 4.00 ~ 3..993 Howard Cooper Corp. 24.20 ~ 64.75 ~ 3994 Sam Jennings Co. 3995 Oregon Assoc. Chiefs of Police 10.00 399b Lehman Reloading Service 26.50 3997 Farmers Ins. Exchange 164.40 3998 Samuel White 15.00 - 3999 °~tate of Oregon 25.00 4000 Nick Knight Co. 12.60 4001 Petty Cash 200.00 4002 International Assoc Chiefs of Police 25.00 4003 Pacific Power & Light Co. 1,193.44 4004 Medford Builders Exchange 33.50 4005 Everson-Ross. Co. 9.55 4006 Allan N. Kinney 10.00 4007 Pine Street Shell Station 34.41 4008 Humble Oil & Refining Co. 6.05 4009 void void 4010 Balzer Machinery Co. 5.59 4011 Shell Oil Co. 364.15 4012 Domestic Gas Co. 19.00 4013 Northwest Photocopy Corp. 7.05 4014 William A. Mansfield 15.30 4015 M.C. Linigger & Sons, Inc. 33.75 4016 American Steel & Supply 5.50 4017 Nudelman Brothers 47.60 4018 Builders Supply Co. 15.16 4019 Iowa State University 7.37 4020 The Artisan Press 154.47 k021 Morris Roofing Co. 75.00 4022 Cascade Engine Service Co. 10.90 4023 Concrete Steel Corp. 167.04 4024 Bryce Townley 395.E 4025 Medford Water Commission 1,683,65 4026 Budge McHugh Supply Co. 100.75 4027 Al Thompson Electric 32.45 1028 Grange Coop Supply 17.88 4029 Chets b6 Service 4.00 4030 Eagle Signal Division 15.44 k031 Wdynes Crater Lake Color, Inc. 2.99 4032 American Linen Supply Co. 1.62 ' 4033 Payroll Account 10,65.95 Total 41,575.48 ~~. With no further business, motion was made by Tonn, second by Reed to ad~ourn.~ All in favor. Motion carried. Attest: ~. Mayor Approved~by me this day of ,1969. Mayor 1 1