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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM0603694`Q~i City Hall 250 E. Pine street June 3, 1969 Central Point, Oregon 7:~0 p.m. The Common Council met in regular adjourned session with Mayor Burton ,presiding. ' doll call .found: Van Horn, Tonn, Manasco, Reed, Bigham, Hill, present. Also present: Tate, Bessey, Tucker, Mansfield and Zander Absent: none. - Mayor Burton asked for a motion on the minutes of May 6. Mayor-Burton had a correction i.n paragraph 2 - ~rhe word "reading" should be added to read: "--reading of the minutes is a waste of time." Also in ~ paragraph b, last sentence; 50% should have been 'S0' in number ~ attended the Prayer Break~'ast. U With the minutes corrected, motion by Van Horn second by Manasco ~ to approve the minutes of May 6 and May 19 as corrected. All in favor. Motion carried. At this point the meeting was turned over to the Chairman of the Sewer Committee, Councilman Reed, fora Public Hearing or. the up coming Sewer Bond Issue Election June 23. City Attorney Mansfield explained the sewer connects by BCVSA and the other enifi ies involved. The trunk line is what is being voted on in the election. Central Point's cost will be about $300,000.00 which is about 3.75 of the total cost. Mansfield stated that there is an agreement between the BCVSA, Medford, Pheonix and Central Point. This agreement is available to the public to look at or if a copy is requested, the city should furnish a copy to the public at its cost. City Engineer Bryce Townley was present to answer any questions the public would have on this sewage bond issue. Mr. Townley showed an artists drawing of the new pumping plant that will be built by Medford for this new system: The cost of this plant will be 4~ million dollars. Central Point will be paying $2.65 per month per connect for this'treatment plant. Mr. Townley stressed that the only thing that the people of Central Point will be voting on in this Bond Issue is the interceptor lines from Central Point to the plant. This will be a charge of $1.5,0 per month. The charge for up keep of the lines in Central Point will be $1.60. This makes a total of $5.75 per month that each connect will be paying. The total cost for the valley wide sewer system will be about $8 million. Discussion was open to the public. Mr. Ken Damon asked "Why are costs so high after so many years?" Councilman Manasco answered "there has not'been any financial assistance to treat the sewage the way it should have been done. The sewer charges that are now being paid have been used to maintain the lines and replace new ones." ~4 ~,~~ ~~~ Mr. Damon then asked if there will be some kind of stat~nent included in this Bond Issue that will state how many years it will run. He . said the last bond issue was paid off and the people are still paying the same sewer charge. He wanted to know if the City would notify the people when the bonds are paid. Mr. Damon stated that he has talked to the former-City Administrator and the City Council about the sewer charges and they could never give him an answer. Mr. Tucker stated that the previous bond issue was paid off but there was a $10,000.00 tax which also had to be paid off. Councilman Marasco stated that the Council would have the right to set the charges for sewer. Mr. Damon asked why he would have to pay so much when all he had was water going down the drain. Engineer Townley stated that soap suds are one of_the hardest things to treat. It doesn't break down nearly as easy as solids, because it doesn',t oxidize. Mr. Damon asked what alternative would the people have if this bond issue doesn~t pass? Mr. Townley stated that the City has looked into constructing itw own pumping plant and the cost would be at least as much as what we would be paying Medford. Mr. Townley stated that there is a possiblility of getting Federal Aid for about 50~ of the cost ffir the interceptor lines, since t~iisis a regional project. . Mr. Jim Smith asked if the City has land for a sewer plant? The city does have land but if the City put in its own plant, it would cost much more ,than if we go with Medford. Mrs. Loveland asked what would we have to pay if this bond issue is voted down? Can Medford cut Central Point off in later years? Can they raise the bates on us? If the bond issue i_s voted down, Central Point would have to work out some kind of agreement with Medford. This would be a lot more expensive. Once Central Point .signed the agreement, they can't be cut off from the system. Central Point has just as much authority as the other cities and the Sanitary Authority. The reates cannot be raised by Medford in later years, without the rate committee and we sould have representation on this board to regulate the change.' Mr. Jim Smith asked how much population this plant would take care of? Mr. Townley explained "Right now the plant will take care of between k,00 and 5,000 people." The plans for the new plant include 3 more additions to be added as they are needed to make this a 4 stage plant. Engineer Townley stressed the need for this sewer system because of the pressure bf the State and Federal Government. They are getting tough with all cities concerning their sewage disposal. Mr. Townley stated that this would be the cheapest way to take care of the problem. Mr. Wernmark asked what is the capacity of the 12" line to Medford? Mr. Townley stated that prior to installing the new ppa-ps Central Point was pumping about 4 to 5 million gallons a month to Medford, but now that the new pumps are in we can pump about 20 million gallons a month. '°~'d ~~~'~~ After more discussion on the Sewer Bond Issue, the meeting was turned back to the Mayor. A petition for Bigham Drive - Pine to Oak Street - was presented to the Mayor and Council by Recorder Zander. The signatures have been checked and the City Engineer has been advised to make a study of this street for construction. Some of the property owners present wanted to know how soon the work will start. Engineer Townley stated that the work will start just as soon as all plans, etc. are finished. Discussion on the condition of Bigham Drive. It was stated that this street has never had an asphalt paving put on it. It has been dust- oiled, which has lasted many years. The City will do some of the work and the street will be in equivilant of what it was prior to ~ the digging when new water lines were installed. CS; Mrs. Loveland asked if something could be done about the fast traffic ~ on 7th and Chestnut Street. She stated that the .street is used like ~ a freeway and someone is going to get hurt if something isn~t done. ~ The matter was referred to the Police Committee and Mrs. Loveland was advised to get license numbers so something further could be done. Also discussion on the holes in the street on the corner of Chestnut and Freeman Rd. City Administrator to take care of this problem. Ordinance #948 was read by Attorney Mansfield. This is an ordinance relating to Water Connections and amending Ordinance No. 888. Motion by Manasco, second by Reed to adopt this ordinance. Roll call vote. All in favor. Ordinance #948 declared duly adopted. S. 1st Street was discussed. Engineer Townley has talked to_the contractor about the problem on S. lst st. The contractor is to do the work as soon as the weather permits. The council requested Mr. Townley to get a guarantee in writing for this work being done. After this is completed the council will discuss accepting this street. Stop sign at Vincent and Pine Street was discussed. There has never been a stop sign at this intersection and now that there is building being done in the area there is more traffic coming on to Pine St. Motion by Reed, second by Tonn to install a stop sign at Vincent Ave. and W. Pine St. All in.favor. Motion carried. Committee Reports: No report from the Administrative Committee. Councilman Tonn, Chairman of the Police Committee, brought up a question about the Police Chief living outside the City Limits. Tonn stated that Mr. Sibley has agreed to move inside the City Limits. Discussion was held. The council decided that they would allow 90 days .for Mr. Sibley to move into the City Limits. Motion by Manasco, second by Van Horn to accept the 90 days maximum time for taking care of this problem. Roll call vote. All i.n favor. Motion carried. ~' `$~` Councilman Manasco reported on a workshop meeting he attended for the RVCG on May 12. He read a resolution passed by the RVCG commending Mr. Tucker. for the work he has done. Mr. Tucker has resigned from the RVCG because of his employment as City Administrator. On May 26 Mr. Manasco attended a Board of Directors Meeting. Federal Aid was discussed regarding the sewage treatment plant. Central Point was connected to Medford for sewage treatment in 1949. Central Point is now rated #•4. ' Councilman Van Horn reported on the summer recreation program. He stated that there is a possibility that the school won't be having this program this year. If this program does not run this year, Councilman Van Horn would like the council to donate $500.00 to help support the Legion Team. No action was taken at this time until the new budget is passed. ' Mayor Burton has revised his committees as follows: Administrative Committee- same Police and Fire Committee - same Water and Sewer Committee - joint .now Street and Park Committee - joint now Attorney Mansfield read Ordinance #949, this being an ordinance establishing the position of Deputy City Recorder and providing for the duties of said office. Motion by Torn, second by Manasco to adopt ordinance #949. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Ordinance #949 declared duly adopted. The bill for work done on the Storm Sewer Study from Bryce Townley was questioned. After discussion it was decided to pay this bill from the contingency fund. Motion by Hill, second by Van Horn to pay this bill. All in favor. Motion carried. A transfer from the. Contingency Fund to the Water fund was discussed. Due to extra personnel this transfer is needed for payroll. Motion by N1'anasco, second by Tonn to transfer the funds. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Burton read correspondence commending the Central Point Rescue Unit. The letter was from Mr. M.B. Caster on Upton Road. He said that there had been a motorcycle accident near his home and within minutes first aid had arrived. In attendance were Jerry OConnor and Allan Higinbotham. A letter was read from the 4th of July Family Festival. They have requested use of the park on that day and permission to hang the banner across Pink Street. Also they asked the Council for a donation for the Family Festival. Motion by Reed, second by Manasco to donate $100.00 to the Family Festival. All_iin favor. Motion carried. The bills were presented to the council for their audit. A bill from Paulsen and Gates for the Police Dept. was questioned. Sgt. Corliss stated that the•bill was for a'refrigerator for-the Police Dept. The bill from Pierce Freight was questioned. Motion Manasco, second Tonn to approve the bills, and the Recorder to draw warrants for them; All in favor. Motion carried. ~~ ~ ® . ts~ War. No. 3549 3550 3551 3652 3553 3554 3555 3556 3557. 3558 3559 3560 3561 3562 3563 3564 3565 3566 3567 3568 3569 3570 3571 3572 3573 3574 3575 3576 3577 3578 3579 3580 3581 3582 3583 3584 3585 3586 3587 3588 3589 3590 3591 3592 3593 3594 3595 3596 3597 3598 3599 3600 Bond and Interest Account Ivan A. Burton L.J. Bigham Allen Hill Harold Reed Hang Tonn Robert Manasco A.D. Van Horn William A. Mansfield Payroll Account Water Fund Payroll Account Pacific Northwest .Bell Tele. Pacific Power and Light Co. California Pacific Utilities American Linen Supply Co. Valley Office Equipment Co. Co. Oregon State Compensation Dept. Valley Janitor Service Void Southern Oregon Stationery Medford Builders Exchange Oregon Assoc. of City Finance Officers Void Bryce Townley Gorden Hardware Grange Cooperative Assoc. Medford Printing Co. Johnson Auto Parts, Inc. Rogue Communications McGoffins Wheel Alinement Max-Sig Communications Weiler Oldsmobile A~1 Telephone Answering Service Central Point Cleaners Paulsen and Gates Appliace Baumans Fire equip. Sales Wainscotts Pharmacy Ba$ar - Bigh"c" Stores Mid-Way Body Shop Volunteer Fire Dept. J.W. Copeland Yards Petty Cash void Utilities Supply Co. Del Chemical Corp. Sam Jennings Co. Orchards Auto Parts Sherwin Williams Co. Purdy Construction George Groom Rogue River Paving Co. 487.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 .20.00 20.00 zo.oo 225.00 175.37 679.98 505.27 115.46 1,252.50 18.07 70.50 1.90 10.00 85.00 . void 3 9.77 33.50 10.00 void 2,074.00 19.77 _17.00 11.18 103.94 138.00 7.50 17.70 15.96 27.00 .38.20 10.00 10.50 10.65 27.90 119.42 250.00 67.20 100.00 void 5.30 31.53 14.61 10.71 7.75 2,029.45 1,846.58 2,038.05 3601 Traffic Safety Supply Co. 57.81 3602 - American Steel and Supply Co. 36.25 3603 Budge McHugh Supply Co. - 106.64 3604 Al Thompson Electric 114.08 3605 Concrete Steel Corp.. 113.32 3606 Howard Cooper Corp. 224.76 3607 - M.C. Lininger & Sons 287.10 3608 - Pine Street Shell 169.10 3609 ~ Medford Water Commission 4,322.31 3610 Shell Oil Co. 391.57 3611 Willamette Valley Co. 15.00 3612 Mark E. Boyden 350.00 3613 - Fourth of July Family Festival Comm. 100.00 • 3614 Patterson Williams Mfg. Co. 497.46 3615 M.C. Lininger & Sons, Inc. 226.51 3616 Phillips Petroleum Co. 53.35 3617 - Artisam Press - 50.00 3618 - Western Auto Assoc. Store 116.36 3619 - Industrial Air Prod. 8.60 3620 Petty Cash 35.26 3621 U.S. Post Office 75.00 3622 ~ Valley Janitor Service 65.00 3623 ~ Ina Marshall 12.00 3624 - Traffic Safety Supply Co. 914.00 3625 Construction Fund 3,000.00 3626 - Burroughs Corp. 47.40 3627 Willamette Valley Co. 18.37 3628 ~ M.C. Lininger & Sons 582.99 369 City of Medford ~ 2,976.29 3630 - Fred Johns 614.52 3631 - Donald F. Hackett Plb. Co. 378.94 • Total 28,899.71 The question arose about what to charge for having a sprinkler system in a building. At present, there is not set charge for having a sprinkler system. This is not on a meter basis. It is a direct water line into the building. This was referred to the Water Committee to set up a stand-by charge. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. A11 in Favor. - Approved ~~~1 v11.,,~.~, Mayor Attest: APPROVED by me this day of 1969. Approved ( ,( <~~~,n • Mayor i 1