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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM062410CITY OF CENTRAL POINT . City Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2010 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. il. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingler, Carol Fischer, Kay Harrison, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development .Director Tom Humphrey; Interim Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore; Human Resource Manager Barb Robson; Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton; and City Recorder Deanna Casey were also present. IV. SPECIAL RECOGNITION -Outstanding Citizen Matt Rotolo Mayor Williams presented Mr. Rotolo with a special award for providing assistance to someone in great need. Mr. Rotolo came upon an abduction in progress along the Bear Creek Greenway. The Medford Police report stated that Mr. Rotolo most likely saved the girl's life and helped apprehend the suspect who was a convicted sex offender. Central Point is proud to have such an outstanding citizen living among us. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of June 10, 2010, City Council Minutes B. Approval of Surplus Item Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA -None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Second Reading and Public Hearing Ordinance No. 1938, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Buildings and Construction Chapter 15, Section 15.04.010 Pertaining to City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 24, 2010 Page 2 Building Standards, and Section 15.22.030, Pertaining to Setback Requirements for Swimming Pools City Administrator Phil Messina .stated that this is the second reading of an ordinance to update Building Standards and amend swimming pool setbacks. There were na recommended changes at the first reading. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing, no one came forward. Mayor Williams closed the public hearing. IlAike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1938, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Buildings and Construction Chapter 15, Section 15.06.010 Pertaining to Building Standards, and Section 15.22.030, Pertaining to Setback Requirements for Swimming Pools. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1265, A Resolution Scheduling Biennial Election of Central Point City Officers on November 2, 2010 City Recorder Deanna Casey stated that the proposed resolution sets the date for the next election of city officers to coincide with Statewide General Election on November 2, 2010. The filing period for candidates will begin July 28, 2010, and runs through August 24, 2010. Candidate election, packets will be available July 26, 2010 in the City Recorders office. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1265, Scheduling Biennial Election of Central Point City Officers on November 2, 2010. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1266, A Resolution Revising Position Classifcation Pay Plan Human Resource Manager Barb Robson stated that this is an annual resolution specifying salary ranges for city employees. There are. three parts to the pay plan. Part A reflects an increase of 3.3% to the current salary scale for the General- Services Bargaining Unit. Additional changes to Part A include. removal of three inactive positions and the addition of two new position titles. All.positions with supervisory responsibilities have now been removed from the general service bargaining unit and are now included in Part C of the Pay Plan. Part B reflects the police bargaining unit positions. There are no changes to the 2009-2010 salary scale. The police bargaining unit agreed to extend the 2007- 2010 agreement for eighteen months, foregoing any cost of living increase for 2010-2011. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 24, 2010 Page 3 Part C is the non-bargaining unit, management positions. This part of the plan reflects a cost of living increase of 2°~ on the 2009-2010 salary scale. The E195 range was increased from $7,545 to $8,500 following a discussion by the ad hoc committee review of the proposed management compensation plan. With the exception of the non-exempt Accountant position, Part C positions did not get a cost of living increase in 2009-2010. Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1266, A Resolution Revising Position Classification Pay Plan: Mike Quilty Seconded. Council Member Bruce Dingler would like to amend the motion in order to move the Human Resource Manager to Grade E195. The Human Resource position is required to have the same amount of education and training as a department director. There was discussion regarding how the ranges and grade scales were decided on. When the Human Resource position was created a salary survey was conducted the same as any new position. At the time it was decided that this was not a department and it did not fall under the Department Director salary range. The liability to the City for this position is high. The decisions that are made are on the same level as a department director. Matt Stephenson amended his motion and moved to approve Resolution 1266, A Resolution. Revising Position Classification Pay Plan changing the Human Resource Manager position to Human Resource Director and adding to the E195 pay range. Bruce Dingler seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT - No Report X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • there will be no meeting on July 8"' due to lack of quorum. Several Council members will be out of town. Matt Stephenson made a motion to cancel the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on July 8, 2010. Kay Harrison seconded: Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved. • He had a meeting with the new CEO for the-Expo. It was a very positive meeting. -Dave Koellermeier stated that he is looking forvvard to a good working relationship with the City. • He will be out of town June 18~' through the 21 gt for his mothers 90~' Birthday Party in Seattle. • There will be a Study Session on July 19"'. Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton will be in charge of that meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 24, 2010 Page 4 XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson stated that he will be out of town July 8"'. Council Member Bruce Dingier requested a copy of the Personnel Policies. Council Member Carol Fischer stated that: • She attended the Green Expo at the Armory. • A few citizens have spoken to her with concerned about the lack of 4 way stops signs around Pfaff Park. They would'like to see more installed or put in speed bumps to slow traffic. Council IVlember Kay Harrison reported that she: • Attended the RVSS Board Meeting. • Attended the Medford Water Commission meeting. • Is not able to attend the Bear Creek Greenway meetings because of changes at work and would like another Council Member to take that committee. Carol Fischer stated that'she would represent the City at those meetings. Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • He attended a Clean Cities Board meeting where they are working on bio methane options. 4 He will be attending the West Coast Corridor meetings. • He .attended the MPO and RPS meetings at .Rogue Valley Council of Governments. • He attended an Oregon freight advisory committee meeting. Xtl. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief Jon Zeliff stated that staff will be spread thin -with the events between the Battle of the Bones and the Community Christmas. Lt. Kris Allison has been accepted to attend FBI training. Human Resource Manager Barb Robson reported that: • She is working on year-end and year-beginning items. •. She is updating job descriptions for the non-bargaining positions. • She is working on the evaluation procedures that will go with the management plan. Assistant City Administrator Chris Clayton reported that: • The Pine Street repaving project will begin after the July 4~' festival. • RVSS decided they needed to ;replace some sewer laterals this week. This must be done before the City can continue with the paving. Their goal is to be complete by July 4th. • Staff has been working on the new Water Reservoir Loan Documents. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 24, 2010 Page 5 C o He would like the Council to consider changing the time of the regular council meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This can be a discussion topic at a later date. • For those who are interested Mrs. Casey has Battle of the Bones tasting tickets for the Council members who will be attending. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None XIV. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Bruce Dingier seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. C The foregoing minutes of the June 24, 2010, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 22, 2010. .~ Dated: ~ ~ ~, Z2-`! D Mayor Hank Williams