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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM091669°~ City Hall 250 E. Pine St. 7':30 P.M. Central Point, Oregon S+gpt. 16, 1969 The Common Council met in regular d~i~jaurned session with Mayor Burton presiding. Present were: Bigham, Hill, Manasco, Reed, Tonn and Van Horn. Also present: James Corliss, Allan Higinbotham, Fire Chief; Treasurer, Lorain Tate; City Administrator, Tucker and Recorder Zander. Minutes of the last meeting were presented and read. The .following. corrections were asked. by Van Horn; on page 3, paragraph 1, "Reason for Chief Sibley leaving City was that he is going into advertising. business.° Last page, paragraph 8; "He also stated that he did not feel that any street employee was not qualified as equipment operator of the street dept." Mayor Burton asked for a clarification on page 3, paragraph 4 regarding ordinance 959 related to property vacation. The property to be considered for uacation being located as follows: "The. northerly 10' of Ash Street from Front to First Streets, and. the Southerly 10~ of Alder Street from Front Street to First Street." Motion made by Tonn, second by Manasco ,to approve the minutes with the ordered corrections.. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Burton ordered the next business to be communications. .The first being the disposition of a City Fire Truck that is no longer in operation due to major difficulties (pump gears worn outs). Fire Chief Higinbotham stated that he has had one interested buyer, the Town of Williams. They considered a bid of $500.00 for a, tank truck. He also stated that a trade-in allowance at this::t~:me would be at about $500.00. Mr. Higinbotham stated that it would cost approximately $500.00 plus,_to repair the pumper for service.. After discussion, a motion was made by Manasco, seconded by Tonn to have City Administrator Tucker and Chief Higinbotham to,negotiate the appraisal of the sale to the Williams Fire Dept. With all in favor motion carried. TheiCty~~.Farm property was discussed on behalf of interested renters. Numerous methods of leasing were brought out. Also the City's cost such as taxes and irrigation was considered in arriuing at a profitable lease. It was agreed that more study in the matter is needed and was tabled for the next regular meeting. Committee reports started with Councilman Manasco giving a report on the meeting with the Jackson County Planning Commission. Manasco stated that he had advised the Commission of the proposed Rock Crushing installation on Bear Creek in Central Point area and its affects of the nearby residents. He further stated that the issue had lasted 3 to k minutes and that the Commission advised that a rock test and other studies will be made of the area before any further steps be taken. `3 The report of the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. Mr. Manasco reported of no other action than the election of officers. He also commented on our City Library,having a record of users that nearly 'equals the Medford office. Central Point being rated as the #1 in the area wide library users per capita. From the Administrative Committee report, Councilman Hill referred to a Committee report prepared on behalf of a proposed ordinance relating to livestock within the City. With numerous suggestions and ideas discussed, .it was recommended that the report of"Mr. Hill's recommendation be referred to the City Attorney fora possible adequate ordinance to suit. the needs. Mr. Tucker was instructed to contact Mr. Mansfield and convey 'the information and material at hand. Mayor Burton explained to the Council that the City had mailed each property owner of the First Street, street assessment, a form of notice regarding the amount of the assessment. (refer to ORS 223.389) also announcing the right to a written objection to the office of the City Recorder prior to S:OO p.m. Sept. 15, 1969. " At this time Mayor Burton read two letters of the same writer, signed Frank Koc,~, 412 S. 1st St,, Central Point. Mr. Koch was namely referring to his objection of the assessment to the City for not having sufficient simmers of the circulated petition. The letter was read in part: "not one of four property owners from Ash to Cedar Street has signed for the construction of paving." The percentage of signers was classified to be well over 51~ at the time of filing the petition.. Mr, Koch further stressed his hardship of being unable to finance-the assessment. During a long discussion of the Mr. Koch hardship letter and the objection reason give, the Council's d~eision, with strong con- sideration to both letters, felt that the progress of the City must be in a 'forward direction. At .this tune Mayor Burton called for a motion of a proposed ordinance reading in part: Ordinance #962, anc! ordinance declaring the assessments of property benefited for the cost of construction of paving, curbs and gutters on South First Street from Oak Street to Cedar Street in the City of Central Point. " Mot ion .was made by Hill, seconded by Bigham to adopt the proposed ordinance. By roll call vote found: Bigham, Hill, Manasco, Reed 'and Tonn in favor. Van Horn declaring to abstain. from the issue. By majority in favor, motion was carried. Ordinance 962 declared duly ado ted. The Central Point City Granite Pit was discussed regarding a possible lease with Mr. Robert Lull. Mr. Lull has indicated his interest in wanting a 5 year lease with a 5 year extension and a 2 year clean up clause. Paying the City 10¢ per yard at a quarterly payment. Mr. Hi11 re:ferrecLto the _existing hazards and to the liability coverage insurance. Mr. Manasco questioned the business involvement and ~•-,; ,;: ~'` what would our_taxes be when such a transaction is recorded. Numerous other areas of a possible lease were suggested. At this time Mayor Burton recommended That Mr. Tucker meet with the City Attorney for further study and a possible m~iaimum of $100.00 guarantee on the assessed taxes whichever to_be the greater. All members agreed to the Mayors suggestions. Mayor Burton called on the City Administrator to give a report on applications received for a Chief of Police. Also for any late development of patrolmen. Mr. Tucker stated that he had received 19 applications for the C~nief position from areas of Southern California to parts of Northern Oregon, with more coming. He further stated that a patrolman was hired to replace Officer Bissett. Jack L. Sanders a former Medford Police Officer and a recent officer with the State Department (AID) served in Viet Nam, has been chosen for the replace- ment of Bissett, who only has given short notice (hrs.) of his desire. Mr. Tucker advised the Mayor and Council of the difficulty regarding- the oral interview with some of-the applicants living in great distance from Central Point. Mr. Tucker was asked to closely screen the 5 best. applicants with former employers, and to narrow the applicants down to 5 or even 3 men if possible for Board interviews. Mayor Burton called for a motion on approving the late presented unpaid bills. Councilman Manasco a'sl~ed why an additional premium has been added to the False Arrest insurance. Mr. Tucker advised that this was additional-coverage taking in all relating officers of City Government.- He further stated that this additional coverage is known as."Excess Coverage". Motion made by Manasco, seconded by Van Horn to apy the bills so needed for the month. With all in favor, motion carried. The City .Farm land was discussed and Mr. Tucker provided the figures of interested persons toward a lease. A possible $1,400.00 annual lease was being considered to:a~o~d any further yearly losses or rather to meet tames and irrigation expenses. Mr. Tucker was instructed to contact the party - Higinbotham, a well known, responsible and successful farmer of Central Point, for such a guarantee cash lease and to secure facts and figures for the next meeting. Councilman Reed made a motion for adjournment of this regular meeting, Bigham seconded the motion. With all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned. War No. 3798 Ivan A. Burton 20.00 3799 Allen Hill 20.00- 3800 Les Bigham 20.00 3801 Robert Manasco 20.00 3802 Harry Tonn 20.00 380 Harold Reed 20.00 3804 A.D. Van Horn 20.00 0'` ~. U 3505 Volunteer Firemen Fund 250.00 3806 William A. Mansfield 225.00 3547 Petty Cash 100.00 3508 U.S. Post Office 75.04 3809 Payroll Account 166.14 3810 void void 3811 Payroll Account 160.00 3812 Payroll Account 523.52 3813 Pacific N.W. Be11 Tele. 195.94 3814 Pacific Power & Light 60. 1,246.50 3515 Rogue Valley Council of Govts. 50.00 3816 Southern Oregon Stationery 53.96 3817 Truck Instirance Exchange 3,152.20 3818 void void 3519 Gorden Hardware 35.46 3820. Rogue Communications 146.80 3821 William A. Mansfield 17.30 3822 S-W Floor Cover Shog~ 47.50 3823 Paulsen & Gates Appliance 15.00 3524 General Bearing Co. 16.48 3525 American Steel & Supply Co. 45.07 3826 McDonald Candy Co. 13.50 3527 Oregon Tire & Su~nply 75.72 3828 A-1 Telephone Answering Service 27.00 3529 Dick Knight Co. 7.20 3534 Humble Oil & Refining Co. 4.95 3531- Bazaar 39.55 3532 Central Point Cleaners 20.50 3533 city of Medford 75.00 3534 Sage Pipeline Construction 25.00 3535 Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 1,628.09 386 George Groom Trucking 180.00 38$7 Concrete Steel Corp. 175.13 3535 Al Thompson Electric 7.50 3539 S & M Auto Parts 17.42 3840 Orchards Auto Parts 5.94 3841 Northwest Photocopy Corp. 72.71 3542 American Linen Supply Co. 61.35 3543 Valley Office Equipment 359.50 3544 Pine Street Shell Service 17.29 3545 Grange Coop Supply Assoc. 16.16 3546 Valley Janitor Service 85.00 3547, Maw-Sig Communications 10.00 3545 Dept, of Motor Vehscles 73.00 -3549 Baumans Fire Equi~nent Sales 19.00 3850 National Fire Protection Assoc. 24.10 3851 Nudelman Brothers 21.00 3552 Wilburt Lull 42.00 3853 Howard Cooper Corp. •55 3554 Waterworks Supplies Co. 189.77 385 5 Hinds Supply Co. 186.95 . 3856. Mel's Garage 75.76 3557 M & M Agency 757.52 177` C.J V 3658 Petty Cash 51.85 3659 Phillips Petroleum Co. 16.61 3860 Medford Water Comm. 5,679.18 3661 Medford Mail Tribune 4.50 3862 Shell Oil Co. 131.09 3663 The Artisan Press 32.00 3664 Police Chiefs & Sheriffs Info. 9.50 16,947.05. Approved by me this day of , 1969• - ~~ _ .~ Mayor ATTEST: City. ecorder