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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM072204CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 2004 I. 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: Nate Banry, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Donna Higginbotham, Mike Quilty, and Bill Stults were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Hanson and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES County Commissioner Dave Gilmour Mr. Gilmour presented maps of the proposed Highway 140 connection to I-5. He explained the idea of taking Highway 140 west to connect at the seven oaks interchange with an option to add an interchange at Table Rock Road and I-5 for traffic going South. There was discussion regarding ODOT and additions to the I-5 corridor. It would take several years to complete this process and Mr. Gilmour feels that it is past time to begin acquiring the property needed to make those connections. Mr. M.l. Mahmoud, Property Owner at 443 Oak Street Mr. Mahmoud stated that the construction of the Four Oaks Centre has left him with limited parking at his residence on the corner. The diagonal parking in front of the Center with the bulb out in front of his property leaves only one parking space for his family along Oak Street. He would like the Council to extend the diagonal parking to the corner of Oak and 5`h Street which would allow more on street parking. They have been told by residents at Four Oaks that the diagonal parking is designated for residents of the Four Oaks. Council instructed staff to research the options and return to City Council on August 12`h with a recommendation. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of July 8. 2004. City Council Minutes Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: -Nate Banry, abstain; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes July 22, 2004 Page 2 VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1029, A Resolution of the City Council of Central Point, Oregon, Authorizing the City of Central Point to Apply for a Government Grant from the Local Government Grant Program, Distributed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for the Construction of a Skate Park in Central Point Community Park and Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Sign the Application Parks Recreation Director Nancy Hanson stated that the Oregon Parks and Recreation budget includes a local government grant program that has received $1.45 million in special funding. These funds are allocated for land acquisition, development and rehabilitation projects for park and recreation areas and facilities. The City would request $150,000 in matching funds forthe construction of a 12,000 square foot skate park to be located at the corner of Bush & 4'h Street. If the City is awarded the grant the project must be completed by June 30, 2005. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1029, A Resolution of the City Council of Central Point, Oregon, Authorizing the City of Central Point to Apply for a Government Grant from the Local Government Grant Program, Distributed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for the Construction of a Skate park in Central Point Community Park and Delegating Authority.to the City Manager to Sign the Application. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1030, A Resolution Amending Central Point Resolution No. 851, Systems Development Charges Public Works Director Bob Pierce explained that the City would like to support and encourage small business in Central Point. Staff is recommending the proposed Resolution establishing the methodology for allowing a 75% reduction in Street SDC's for small businesses, vertical housing development, and facade Improvements. He explained the types of businesses that would qualify for this reduction. The resolution is retroactive to September 1, 2003. Randy Lomonaco, Owner Antonio's Restaurant Mr. Lomonaco stated that he is glad to see this' reduction of SDC charges for small businesses. He stated that most small business owners can not afford to start a new business because these fees are too high. He stated that Antonio's will appreciate any reimbursement as a result of this resolution. City of Central Point City Council Minutes July 22, 2004 Page 3 Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No.1030, A Resolution Amending Central Point Resolution No. 851, Systems Development Charges. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. Vlli. BUSINESS A. Authorization of Contract with McDonnell & Associates for Human Resource/Personnel Services. City Administrator Phil Messina stated that the budget includes funds for Human Resources/Personnel contracting services. Staff advertised for proposals from firms interested in providing these services to the City. Staff is asking Council for authorization to sign a contract with McDonnell & Associates for Human Resource/Personnel services. There was discussion regarding the base contract amount and the hourly rate. Council was concerned that the hourly rate would go above the $30,000 of the contract. It was suggested a limit of $40,000 be stipulated in the Contract. 1 Mike Quilty made a motion to authorize the City Administrator to sign the contract with McDonnall Sz Associates for Human Resource/Personnel services not to exceed $40,000. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he will be attending the Mayor Conference next week. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: He attended the City/County Managers meeting in Bend last week. he has been working on the HR contract. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Mike Quilty reported that he does not currently have an update on the SPF funds. They are waiting for word from Salem as to the outcome. Bill Stults reported that RVSS is finalizing thier agreement with the Medford Treatment Plant. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Chief of Police Jon Zeliff reported that: he would like to purchase eight tazer guns. These tazers are smaller and able to City of Central Point City Council Minutes July 22, 2004 Page 4 carry on the Officers duty belt. He is requesting approval of the Council to spend $6,400 on this unbudgeted item. Council encouraged the purchase, no motion was necessary. • he would like to request a Study Session to begin the Police Department Strategic Plan - • they are doing an internal Sargent recruitment process, and will be advertising for Police Officer hiring list. - • the Police Department Website has been updated. • he will be out of town for the August 12th, Council meeting. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • the next East Pine Street Stake Holders Meeting will be on August 20th • Hwy 99 Consultation selection is complete and a blue print should begin in August. • staff has been working with Flood Plain issues. • the City has started the Planning Manager recruitment process. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: the crew has switched to hot weather work process, no one~wor'ks alone, and they return to the shops for late after noon chores to'be near the facilities. on Monday morning there was a waterline break at the Expo caused by the Carnival people. They didn't ask for a locate before driving in stakes. Staff worked hard and were able to repair the break in order to continue with the set up process for the beginning of the fair on Tuesday. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults moved to adjourn, Nate Banry seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. ` The foregoing minutes of the July 22, 2004, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of August 12, 2004. Dated: ~~j~~~~ ATT u City Recorder _.y ~'~i~~s~~~ l Mayor Hank Williams