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Home My WebLink AboutCM062807 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes June 28, 2007 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: Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Mike Quilty were present. Matthew Stephenson was excused. City Administrator Phil Messina; Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton; Police Lieutenant Chuck Newell; Human Resource Manager Barb Robson; Finance Director Jill Turner; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Bill Curry, Central Point Resident Mr. Curry expressed his concern over speeding cars on Corcoran Lane and Central Valley Drive. Speeding cars make it hard for residents to back out of their driveways. He is requesting a three way stop to slow the traffic at Corcoran Lane and Central Valley Drive. He has talked with Public Works and was informed that the Traffic Safety Committee's next meeting is in September, but hopes the Council can take action before that time. Council recommended that the Traffic Safety Committee hold a special meeting to discuss this issue. Lt. Newell stated that Police Volunteers can set up a reader board to help enforce the speed limit. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of June 14, 2007, City Council Minutes. C Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll ca11: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 28, 2007 Page 2 VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1152, A Resolution Dedicating a Portion of Don Jones Park to Public Right-of-Way. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton stated that Heritage Development, Inc. is requesting the City to dedicate 1,027 square feet of Don Jones Park to public right-of-way for the purpose of constructing Sugar Pine Drive through the proposed Four Seasons Subdivision. The Council approved the street connection to North Mountain Avenue in May with the approval of Resolution 1137. The Developer has agreed to pay for the construction of a basketball court in Don Jones Park as trade for granting the right-of-way. Staff estimates the cost of a basketball court with poles, backboards and rims to be around $17,000. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1152, A Resolution Dedicating a Portion of Don Jones Park to Public Right-of-Way. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1153, A Resolution Revising Position Classification Pay Plan. Human Resource Manager Barb Robson explained that the proposed resolution is a house keeping item. The pay plan reflects negotiated changes to Police Bargaining Unit positions in Part B, and includes a 3.2% cost of living adjustment. The only change in Part C is the addition of Parks and Recreation Manager. Union Contract negotiations have not yet been completed for the General Service Bargaining Unit. Changes to Part A reflect additions, deletions, and changes in positions that were approved in the 2007/08 budget process. All other changes to Part A, General Service Bargaining Unit are pending the outcome of the collective bargaining negotiations. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No Revising Position Classification Pay Plan. Dick Halley Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Motion approved. VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS There was no additional Council Business. . 1153, A Resolution seconded. Roll call: and Mike Quilty, yes. n ii i~ City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 28, 2007 Page 3 IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: • he attended the Providence ground breaking for their new building on Front Street. • He attended an RVCOG Board Meeting. • He attended the SO-REDI Annual Dinner X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • Todd Meador has been chosen as the Building Official Supervisor • The Friday Night Festival began last Friday night, there was a large turn out for the first event. • He will be out of the office from July 2"d to July 16`h XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mike Quilty reported that: • He attended a Transportation Improvement Plan meeting where they discussed air quality issues. • RVCOG has lost their Planner, he spent time discussing the position with the Director of RVCOG. • He has been talking with Washington D.C. regarding a unified work plan. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that: • She attended the ground breaking for Providence. • She attended a Water Commission meeting where they discussed an increase in water fees and conservation. • She attended the Transportation Utility Fee meeting with Staff. • She attended an RVTD Board meeting. They have hired a new General Manager. • She attended a meeting at the Smullin Center concerning homelessness in Jackson County. Council Member Dick Halley reported that: • He attended a Chamber event where they toured the Crater Concert Stage. • He attended the Parks and Recreation Meeting. • He attended a Transportation Utility Fee Committee Meeting at City Hall. • He attended the Friday Night Festival. • He attended the Providence ground breaking. Council Member Bruce Dingier reported that he attended a transportation meeting. City of Central Point City Council Minutes Jane 28, 2007 Page 4 Xtl. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Finance Director Jill Turner reported that: • The final version of the Budget is ready for print. • She attended the Transportation Utility Fee Committee meeting. • Staff has been working on year end reports. • Staff will be reviewing water conservation issues and encouraging citizens to conserve water. • Staff is asking to move the Study Session from July 16th to July 23~d Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton reported that: • Staff is working on a proposal to repair Penninger Road and will bring the agreement to Council on July 12, 2007. • The realignment of the Scenic/Upton intersection has begun. • Staff is working with a consultant on a design for the new Water Reservoir. • The High Tech Crimes Unit should be ready to move into their new location soon. Lieutenant Chuck Newell reported that the Chamber is asking permission to have Civil War reenactment on Pine Street as part of the Fourth of July Celebration. 1n order to allow the discharge of weapons with blanks, the Council must pass a motion approving the event. The Council expressed concern regarding the noise being too close to spectators and would like Lt. Newell to inform the Chamber of their concern about keeping a distance from spectators. Mike Quilty made a motion to allow the Civil War Reenactment as planned for the Fourth of July Celebration. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Lt. Newell updated the Council on Police Officer recruitment and the VIPs program. Human Resource Manager Barb Robson reported that: • she has been working with staff on the General Services Union Negotiations. • She asked the Council to adjourn into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to discuss Labor Negotiations. Mike Quilty made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(d). Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 7:54 p.m. J LI I~ ;.. City of Central Point City Council Minutes June 28, 2007 Page 5 Council adjourned into regular session at 8:08 p.m. No action was taken. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Bruce Dingier seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the June 28, 2007, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of July 12, 2007. Dated: '~ _ ~ S .,p'~ A City Recorder Mayor Hank Williams