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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM032708 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2008 REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Walter Moczygemba, and Matthew Stephenson were present. Mike Quilty was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Finance Director Jill Turner; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of March 13, 2008, City Council Minutes. B. Financial Statement Ending February 29, 2008. Bruce Dingler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - No items removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. First Reading, An Ordinance Granting ANon-Exclusive Franchise Agreement to Hunter Communications, Inc., to use the Public Way to Construct and Maintain Communication Facilities within the City of Central Point. Finance Director Jill Turner explained that the current franchise agreement with Hunter Communications, Inc., expired last year. Staff has worked closely with legal council to ensure compliance with State telecommunications law, and the City's existing telecommunications ordinance. The proposed Franchise Agreement would cover a five year period. During that time we should receive approximately $20,000 to $25,000 of revenue into the General Fund. Hunter Communications is currently behind in payments to the City. They will be contacted by staff to comply with past agreement. Staff recommends passing to City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 2 second reading the proposed Franchise Agreement Ordinance and work with Hunter to come into compliance. Kay Harrison made a motion to pass on to second reading an Ordinance Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement to Hunter Communications, Inc., to use the Public Way to Construct and Maintain Communication Facilities within the City of Central Point Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. Vlli. BUSINESS A. 2008 Budget Committee Appointments Mayor Williams stated that positions for Randy Sparacino, Duane Christensen, and LeRoy Burkhart expired December 31, 2007. The City has received letters of interest from Bill Stults and Tom Corkery for the Budget Committee. Mr. Corkery introduced himself stating that he is a Central Point Citizen and is interested in becoming involved in local government. Mayor Williams recommended re-appointment of Randy Sparacino and appointment of Bill Stults and Tom Corkery with expiration dates of December 31, 2010. Bruce Dingier made a motion to re-appoint Randy Sparacino and appoint Bill Stults and Tom Corkery to the Budget Committee with expiration dates of December 31, 2010. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Walter Moczygemba, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Bruce Dingier attended the Downtown Improvement Committee meeting and wanted to make certain that the Council is in favor of the current plan to purchase and install flower boxes and benches for the sidewalks downtown. They are contacting the business owners asking permission to install the planters. Mr. Dingier, Council Member Moczygemba, and Community Development Director Tom Humphrey will be installing the planters after a waiver has been signed by the building owners. They have received several donations for this project. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he attended: An RPS meeting where they decided no more property would be considered in the current project. An LCDC meeting in Ashland regarding RPS. An RVCOG Board Meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 3 XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • He attended an OCCMA Conference where Chief Zeliff conducted a session on Ethics. He received very favorable comments on the presentation. • He will be meeting with Medford City Manager Michael Dyal regarding several issues of mutual concern. • The Budget meetings will begin April 21st. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he will have to leave the April 28~' Budget Committee Meeting early. Council Member Bruce Dingier reported that he attended the Study Session and the Downtown Revitalization meeting. Council Member Dick Halley reported that: • He attended the Study Session • He attended a Greenway Joint Powers Committee meeting where they had a tour of the greenway trail from Ashland to Central Point. • The Central Point Chamber is planning a Street Dance as part of the beginning ceremonies to the Rodeo in May. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended: • the Study Session. • An MPO PAC meeting. • An RVSS Meeting. • The Water Commission Meeting The RVTD Meeting The Fair Board Meeting. The Joint Powers Greenway Tour. Council Member Walter Moczygemba reported that he attended the Study Session and the Downtown Revitalization Meeting. XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented a draft of a Gibbon Acres Policy Agreement to present to the RPS Policy Committee. He has incorporated council concerns expressed at a previous meeting. He also reported on the Downtown Revitalization meeting. Finance Director Jill Turner reported that she has been working on the budget, and staff has been incorporating changes into the utility billing system. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 4 Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • Volunteers have been recording the violations at Pine and Penniger. They will be contacting some of the trucking companies to inform them of the violations. • Our two new officers are currently half way through the police academy. • Background checks are being conducted for an application to fill the vacant officer position. • The department has received an award for the bicycle safety and awareness our officers do for Central Point citizens. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION - No executive session. XV. ADJOURNMENT Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 27, 2008, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 10, 2008. \ Mayor Hank Williams Dated: ~~ ~ 1 ~ ~ t ~