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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM021373 City Hall Council Chambers 250 East Pine Street February 13, 1973 The common council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Jim McBee presiding. Roll call found the following Councilmembers present: Hamer, Malot, Mils and Snook. Also present was City Treasurer and Administrative Assistant Tate, Recorder Zander, City Attorney DuBay, City Engineer C.P. Westwood, Public Works Supt. Capps, Bldg. Inspector Chastain, members of the Fire Dept. and Chief of Police Sanders. In attendance was a capacity audience. The Minutes of January 9th and 23rd, 1973 were read and discussed. With "IC no questions, a motion was made by Hamer, second by Mills, that the Minutes G be approved as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jim McBee announced that on February 14th the City is going to CL experience a very special day other than Valentine's Day! As "I'm going to proclaim February 14, 1973 as Lorain Tate Day". Mrs. Tate has been with the City for 14 years and being faithful to her employer in many areas. He further presented Mrs. Tate with a plaque from the City Employees with cake and coffee to follow the meeting. All are urged to stay for the social occasion following the business meeting. At this time the Mayor stated that a guest speaker from School District 6 was present and the subject and topic was the proposed Bond issue for our schools. Mr. Charles Meyer was introduced. Mr. Meyer spoke of continuity between school board and City Council relation and was very happy to see this joint effort to the betterment of our community. He emphasized the dire need of additional classrooms due to the over-populated condition. City and community growth was stressed. He urged that everyone should study the prepared proposal of $850,000.00 bond election on February 20, 1973. In conclusion, he thanked everyone for his invitation and left with high hopes. Mayor McBee referred to a last minute item not appearing on the agenda and being a request for property annexation. He further advised that two parcels involving several propertyowners of developed lands are present and wanting some indication of the Council's thoughts on the possibility of consideration. At 7:50 P.M. Councilmember Tally arrived and was briefed on all prior business. Mr. George Johns, Dobrot Way, spoke and stated that approximately 19 properties involved in the area in question with 15 desiring the annex- ation. Discussion held. All members of the Council agreed that this property would be of an asset to the City inasmuch that the property has already been developed. However, it was mentioned that all utilities costs," water, sewer and streets would be to the propertyowners. The Mayor advised that all propertyowners should proceed with their intent by contacting City staff for proceedings. 111 Mr. John Sargent, Scenic Avenue resident, spoke of the intent to annex several parcels of land by owners and also was wanting the indication from the Mayor and Council of their opinion. Discussion held. The Mayor also conveyed the same response from the Council and for the persons interested for annexation to contact the City Administrator for imple- menting the proceedings. Mayor McBee advised that this portion of the meeting would be a Public Hearing related to the improvements and construction of Bush Street curbs, gutters, and paving. At this time he called for any comments from the floor. Mr. Steve Sasse, 290 Bush Street, was recognized and spoke reporting his cost of assessment. Mr. Sasse stated that projects in Medford are considerably less and also that the cost of his driveway is too high. Mr. C.P. Westwood, Engineer, explained the cost and mater- ial of the project related and that the assessment being an accurate account of per-front-foot-cost. The City Engineer explained that adjust- ments would be made with the letter of complaint from Mr. Ed McKain regarding his driveway costs. (Refer to letter of McKain). He assured that the contractor M.C. Lininger) would acknowledge the private bid of the unknown contractor as to the difference in bid to cost. Discussion held. Mayor McBee stated that all residents are and will be treatly fair by his assurance. By questions raised from the Council, the Mayor recog- nized Mr. Tally. Tally stated that any verbal agreement is poor business and only contracted agreements should be considered from here on out.. (relating to driveways). With no further discussion, the public hearing was ordered closed. At this time Attorney DuBay read the proposed ordi- nance relating to the Bush Street Assessment costs and reading in part: "An Ordinance Declaring the Assessment of Property Benefitted for the Cost of Construction of Paving, Curbs and Gutters on Bush Street from U.S. Highway 99 to Freeman Road in the City of Central Point, Oregon, and Directing the Recorder to Enter a Statement Thereof in the Docket of City Liens and to Publish a Notice Thereof". Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Hamer to adopt the Ordinance as read. With all in favor, motion was carried. Ordinance No. 1079 Declared Duly Adopted. (Bush Street Assessment) Mayor McBee called for the hearing of an appeal by Attorney G. Scannell, Attorney for "Smoky Morris" as to a zone change of property located on Oak Street and Amy Street from R-3 to M-2 Zone. Mayor McBee called upon Mrs. Harrison, Agent for Central Point Development Company to state her portion on the requested change. She advised that the property has been tied up waiting the outcome for over 3 months. Also, that the property has no residential value. Mrs. Harrison's statement as to the zone change to M-2 is urgently requested. A study of the M-2 and M-1 Zone Ordinance was made by Attorney DuBay and the opinion being of a very similar use but with more restrictons on the M-1 zone; with permitted uses being nearly the same. Mr. Ralph Brian and Dr. Alvin Roberts were introduced as Central Point Development Co. Cross-discussion held. Mayor McBee asked for any- one else speaking for the zone change. None noted, and at this time Mr. Scannel spoke in objection of the zone change. He advised that he was representing approximately five homeowners on this issue. Mr. Scannell based his objection on a five step zone change without a buffer from heavy industrial to a residential and to an economic value of surround- ►'1= ing property being affected. Discussion between Council and general public. After considerable time in discussion, the Mayor called upon all individual Councilmembers' views as to their opinion. All indicated that the M-2 zone would allow unlimited operations to a nearby residential area and would go along with a more limited type such as M-1. Mayor McBee stated that after more than an hour and half of discussion, a motion on the issue would be appreciated. At this time Attorney DuBay presented an ordinance relating to the zone change and reading in part: An Ordinance changing the Zoning of a Parcel of Real Property in the City of Central Point from Zone R-3, Residential-Multiple Family to M-1, Industrial Limited District'`. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Snook to change the zone of certain proper as described therein from R-3 Zone to M-1 Zone and to adopt theslog Ordinance as proposed. With the affirmative vote by all Councilmembers, motion was carried. Ordinance #1080 Declared Duly Adopted. (Rezone of Cj Amy, Oak & Haskell Streets area) Mayor McBee referred to the agenda-scheduled Public Hearing on the issue of an appeal from the Planning Commission decision by Attorney D. Kellington representing Northwest Printed Circuits. Mr. Kellington's defense was based on several items as set forth in the appeal as served (Refer to appeal). He further advised that his client was given the use by a former Planning Commission; however, the operation is still the same but the rules have changed. "We are still in the printing business". Legal definition in printing was discussed by both Attorneys. Mayor McBee called for the video showing of the sanitary sewer in the area of the Northwest Printed Circuits 111 tap. Deterioration of the system was noted; however, it was assumed that the age of the pipe and general usage could be a factor for its condition. The Council referred to the ordinance as to uses within the Commercial Zone and not allowing manufacturing as being the case at present. Mrs. Patterson, manager of the firm was recognized and spoke of the improve- ments made since the order was made, and that the firm has been looking for other feasible property for relocating. More time was the request, or an extension to the order of termination by action of the Planning Commission. Mr. Broughton, owner, spoke as to the improvements in the area of plumbing and costing over $20,000.00; and also that most of the improvements were of mobile type. After an extensive discussion, the Mayor issued instructions to the Council as: Are we allowing manufacturing in this present zone, and are we going to uphold the Planning Commission decision or are we going to back off and close our eyes to the general health and wellbeing of our citizens of Central Point? At this point the Mayor advised that the Public Hearing be closing and that the Council must make the decision. Discussion held between the Council, City Attorney and Mr. Kellington. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and directed the City Attorney to negotiate with Mr. Kellington, Attorney for Northwest Printed Circuits, to enter into a consent decree to put an outside limit on the time they can occupy the property. With a roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Mayor McBee referred to sealed bids on purchasing a new police vehicle. Bids received and read as follows: Lithia Motors, Inc. $3,084.15 Trade in $100.00_net $2,984.15 lij Crater Lake Motors 3,160.94 Trade in 100.00 net $3,060.94 Courtesy Chevrolet 3,209.28 Trade in 75.00 net $3,134.28 Dick Knight Co. 3,075.10 Trade in 50.00 $3,025.10 Discussion held. Chief Sanders was asked if all bidders are meeting the specifications and if he had anything to add. Sanders stated that his past experience with Lithia Motors has been other than satisfactory within the Service Department. Upon the results of discussion as to the better Service Departments, etc. , a motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally to award the bid for the City patrol car to Dick Knight Company for the net amount of $3,025.10 as to the recommendation of Chief Sanders. With an all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee referred to agenda item as a proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Relating to the Maintenance of Records of Meetings of the City Council and of the Planning Commission and Amending Ordinance No. 567". Discussion held. By no further question, motion was made by Snook, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance No. 1081 Declared Duly Adopted. (Record Maintenance). The request of stop signs by Vern Capps, Public Works Superintendent, at the following locations were read and discussed: Fifth Street and Mazama Street (1-NW corner, 1 SE corner) Victoria Way and North Third Street (NE corner) Crest Drive and North Tenth Street (SW corner) Temple Drive and North Tenth Street (NE corner) Arroyo Drive and North Tenth Street NE corner) A motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook to approve thlacing of stop signs as requested. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee advised that the City audit has been completed and that all Councilmembers received a copy of the audit. He called for any questions on the report. With no questions, a motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to accept the audit as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Information from the Street Committee regarding street trees was furthered for additional study and the Engineer's report. Mayor McBee advised that he will consult with the Supt. of Public Works on the request of Street Vacating (a portion of North Front Street adjacent to Central Point Plywood) before reporting to any action or request of the Council, and will have the recommendation available at the next regular meeting. Councilmember Hamer advised that by his information, no easement or right- of-way is needed for the Tenth Street storm sewer line inasmuch that the School District #6 owns the property. Mayor McBee referred to a letter from Joe Chastain requesting some adjust- ments in his salary due to additional time and mileage increase. The Mayor referred the issue to the Administrative Committee and for their report at the next regular meeting. t Mayor McBee reported that no one was able to attend the Parks and Recreation meeting that was held in Eugene due to illness and other excuse- able reasons. Mayor McBee advised that he would represent the City as the City delegate at the Rogue Flood Control and Water Resources Association. Also was naming Don Faber as his alternate. This was confirmed by the members of the Council. Mayor McBee read correspondence from City Administrator Robert Hutton thanking everyone for the flowers, etc. and was anxious for getting back to work on limited hours. 1.0 The bills were read and discussed and the Recorder instructed to pay them. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to pay the bills. With an all 4.4 in favor, motion carried. Fire Chief Higinbotham advised that the electrowriter should be ordered in view of meeting the deadline of Central Dispatching. Discussion held. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Malot to place the order for the equipment. With all in favor, motion carried. The Mayor commented on the Fire Department Engineer Room; the ceiling as being nearly completed and will be a good job when finished. With no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, a motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to adjourn to the next Regular Meeting or to the call of the Mayor. Meeting adjourned at 11:56 P.M. and followed by a social hour in honor of City Treasurer and City Valentine Lorain Tate. Warrant No. Amount 7390 Payroll Account $ 16,497.72 7391 U.S. Post Office Department 80.00 7392 Void 7393 Payroll Account 2,246.02 7394 Jim A. McBee 20.00 7395 Orville Hamer 20.00 7396 Daniel B. Hadley 20.00 7397 Sandra Malot 20.00 7398 James Mills 20.00 7399 Jack Snook 20.00 7400 Howard Tally 20.00 7401 B & M. Metal & Salvage Co. (replaces lost warrant #7230) 510.00 7402 Volunteer Firemen 275.00 7403 John L. DuBay 265.00 7404 7405 A-T-O Acceptance Corporation 8,000.00 Secy State, Div. of Audits 65.00 7406 State of Oregon Dept. Motor Vehicles 10.00 7407 Southern Oregon Stationery 74.70 4 Warrant No. Amount 7408 American Linen Supply $ 79.85 7409 The Artisan Press 89.55 7410 Fire Equipment Co. 59.90 7411 Barco Supply Inc. 48.20 7412 Bear Creek Valley San. Authority 78.54 7413 Baumans Fire Equipment Sales 19.00 7414 Beaver Electric & Supply Co. 18.95 7415 California Pacific Utilities Co. 139.42 7416 Cal Roof Wholesale 134.00 7417 Central Point Cleaners 52.15 7418 Central Point Florist 19.45 7419 Central Point Pharmacy 2.91 7420 Continuous Gutter Co. 72.00 7421 Joe R. Chastain 7.75 7422 Rebecca May Dalkenberg 6.00 7423 Harris Uniforms 19.20 7424 Division of Continuing Education 30.00 7425 Robert Robertson 200.00 7426 William E. Edmunson 14.00 7427 Western Fire Equipm ent Co. 32.25 7428 The Fullwell Motor Products Co. 58.00 7429 Ray George 75.96 7430 Raleigh Green Equipment 322.63 7431 Grange Coop 29.47 7432 Browns Hardware 42.01 7433 Hackett Equipment Co. 37.47 7434 Oregon State Highway Dept. 107.92 7435 Howard Cooper Corp. 113.04 7436 Sam Jennings Company, Inc. 55.37 7437 Helen E. George 3.00 7438 Nina E. Fisher 3.00 7439 Paul R. Emery 3.00 7440 Hazel M. Shaw 3.00 7441 Carl L. Wolff 3.00 7442 Cecil G. King 3.00 7443 Elva E. Edler 3.00 7444 Barbara J. Albern 3.00 7445 Aaron A. Kelley 3.00 7446 Leland J. Knox 750.00 7447 Liquid Air Inc. 17.36 7448 William A. Mansfield 76.95 7449 Marquess and Marquess 569.87 7450 Max-Sig Communications, Inc. 91.25 7451 McDonald Candy Co. 29.70 7452 McLaren Oil Company 53.29 7453 Medford Water Commission 3,932.31 7454 Medford Printing Co. 15.65 7455 Mel's Garage 31.75 7456 Moores Audio-Visual Center, Inc. 30.00 7457 New Oregon Motel 17.51 0 ®- Warrant No. Amount 111 7458 M. Dale Newton $ 15.00 7459 Nudelman Brothers 347.90 7460 Orchard Auto Parts 61.04 7461 Oregon Tire and Supply 7.04 7462 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 402.20 7463 Pacific Power and Light Co. 1,298.32 7464 National Photocopy Corp. 35.40 7465 National Chemsearch 87.00 7466 S & M Auto Parts, Inc. 30.45' 7467 State of Oregon Dept. of Revenue 123.00 7468 Pacific Motor Trucking Co. 7.40 veal 7469 Packer-Scott 19.75 0 7470 Pape' Bros. , Inc. 184.92 G-14 7471 J.C. Penney Co. , Inc. 24.00 A 7472 Petty Cash 400.00 7473 Quality Fence Co. 24.00 7474 Paulsen & Gates Appliance 33.00 7475 Emma Robbins 85.00 7476 Smith-Blair 119.76 7477 Southern Oregon Trophy Co. 23.50 7478 Standard Oil of California 391.81 7479 City of Springfield 15.00 7480 Texaco, Inc. 11.24 7481 Tru-Mix Const. Co. 185.50 7482 Verl G. Walker Co. 17.00 7483 Larry Adam Whaley 8.00 7484 Winniford Communications 70.00 7485 Xerox Corp. 64.86 7486 Xerox Corp. 13.30 7487 McDonald Candy Co. 13.41 7488 Robert A. Freisen 11.00 7489 Construction Fund 10,287.90 7490 Gentral Equipment Co. 136.69 7491 AAA Drywall Company 1,070.00 7492 City of Medford 2,510.87 7493 Division of Continuing Education 8.00 APPr i . �.� 4111111rayor Attest: City ecorder Approved by me this / Jr day of 4,016' , 1973. Apo Apprs T:)„ _%/ rp 411111W''ayo r