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Home My WebLink AboutCM091173 City Hall 250 East Pine Street September 11, 1973 The common council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Jim McBee pre- siding. Roll call found the following councilmembers present: Hamer, Hadley, Malot, Mills, Snook and Tally. Also present were Attorney DuBay, City Engineer Westwood, Recorder Zander, Administrative Assistant Tate and members of the City Planning Commission. Minutes of August 14th and 28th meetings were read and discussed. It reference tothese for Council_approval .by Mayor, -Councilman Hadley called for the correc- tion of the Minutes of August 14th page 2, paragraph 4, first sentence ... correction to read: Councilmember Hadley reported that the agendas were received late Tuesday and did not allow time for study. No further questions or corrections ordered. The motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Snook to approve the August 14th and August 28th Minutes as presented with the correction ordered. With all in favor, motion was carried. Mayor McBee called for the scheduled public hearing as advertised on the issue of Sanitary Sewer Construction along Scenic Avenue from Dobrot Way. City Engin- eer Westwood gave his report and detailed the area by map of the engineering aspects. By no public questions, Mayor McBee announced that the public hearing be closed. There being no questions raised by the Council, Attorney DuBay read the proposed Ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Authorizing and Order- ing the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer Along Scenic Avenue from Dobrot Way Southeasterly 730 feet in the City of Central Point, Oregon, and Assessing the Cost Against Property Benefitted by Such Improvement and Providing that Warrants Issued for the Cost Thereof Be General Obligations of the City of Central Point". Motion was made by Mills, seconded by Malot to adopt the proposed Ordinance as read. Roll call vote, all in favor; motion carried. Ordinance #1107 Declared Duly Adopted. (Dobrot Way Sanitary Sewer Construction) The Mayor called for the scheduled public hearing as properly advertised on the issue of Sanitary Sewer Construction parallel to Freeman Road extending from Ash Street. Mayor McBee called for any comments from the floor. With none being noted, he ordered the public hearing closed. City Engineer Westwood presented his concept. of proposal for serving the area in question. Discussion was held concerning required public easements. By no further questions, Attorney DuBay read the proposed Ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Authorizing and Ordering the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer Parallel to Freeman Road and 170 Feet Easterly Thereof, Extending from Ash Street Southerly 350 Feet in the City of Central Point, Oregon, and Assessing the Costs against Property Benefitted by Such Improvement and Providing that Warrants Issued for the Cost Thereof be General Obligations of the City of Central Point." Motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Snook to adopt the proposed Ordinance as read. Roll call vtoe, all in favor; motion carried. Ordinance #1108 Declared Duly Adopted. (Freeman Road from Ash Street Sanitary Sewer Construction) Mayor McBee called upon Scenic Village Subdivision Developer and Mr. Jack Hoff- buhr was recognized. Mr. Hoffbuhr advised that some preliminary plat changes have been made and also, that the City requirements as called for will be met. Mr. Westwood presented his 4-page report as to the areas requesting corrections and additions. Discussion held. Mayor McBee advised that the City Council and Planning Commission will meet on September 18th at 7:30 P.M. and invited the de- velopers to attend, and further the study of the proposed development. 4 Engineer Westwood spoke on the proposed construction of the West Medford Sani- tary Sewer trunk line by Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority. He estimated that /41 the Valley Estates Subdivision could possibly expect to be tied into this service by early 1974. Discussion held as to charges of the B.C.V.S.A. on the 1¢ per square foot of property served. Mayor McBee advised that the Water and Sewer Committee's people should take this under advisement for study. Referring to Agenda Item, the Mayor read a letter by John Toso of Ashland, Oregon requesting permission to paint house numbers on street curbs in the City. Dis- cussion held. The Mayor advised that our present street cleaning system could be a serious problem to such a program as the sweeper operates against the curbs when cleaning. Upon final discussion of the issue, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Hadley to allow the numbering of street curbs at $1.00 per house owner and upon the contractor securing a City Business license. With all in favor, motion was carried. O ty Street Committee Chairman Hamer advised that School District #6, School Board, had rejected the City-proposal of extending North First Street through school property (Admin. Bldg., bus parking & maintenance yard at Hazel). Engineer Westwood gave his report of study and progress. He advised that legal descriptions are being prepared for the Council's study as well as engineering plans for street width, etc. Attorney DuBay advised that the City would proceed with a "purchase to ac- quire" when the engineering has been completed rather than looking towards a con- demnation situation. Mayor McBee advised that he and City Recorder Zander would (when time allows) proceed with the Tenth Street extension plan; on contacting the two property owners and attempt to secure a purchase price of the land in question from their respective owners. Mayor McBee advised the Administrative Committee to meet with Delmar Smith, Crater Rock Museum, as to the proposal of the City accepting the operation. Attorney DuBay stated that he could not proceed any further and was awaiting the Council's intent, etc. The Police and Fire Committee meeting was set for September 17th regarding dis- patching and area-wide emergency phone number (911 proposal). Councilman Hamer advised that he has studied the "going out of business sales" and advised that some legislation should be considered towards any falsified type of sales. The Mayor advised the City Attorney to proceed with a possible ordinance that would govern this type of situation. Mayor McBee next advised that the contract has been signed and mailed to Book Publishing Company for codifying the City Ordinances. Attorney DuBay advised that he has prepared an ordinance relating to lien search and service charges for certifications. Discussion held. Recorder Zander advised that considerable time is spent by City employees making this search and on many occasions postage is also required. By no further comments or questions raised, Attorney DuBay referred to the proposed ordinance and reading in part: "An Or- dinance Providing for Issuance of Certificates of Lien Search Upon Application and Payment of Fees." Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to adopt Ordinance /41 #1109 as read. Roll call vote, all in favor; motion was carried. Ordinance #1109 Declared Duly Adopted. (Lien search and service fees) I_ U.0 Mayor McBee called upon Mr. Ed Sage and spoke on the subject of Rogue Valley Council on Aging. Mr. Sage referred to the possible discontinuance of the Dial-A-Bus ser- vice for the Central Point area. He advised that numerous senior citizens rely on bus transportation, solely, and at a reduced rate due to the low-income and fixed- income situations. He further stated that "we" are searching for suggestions in support for retaining the transportation system in Central Point from the City of Central Point. Discussion held. Mayor McBee advised that the City is very interested in servicing these fine citizens and we will do anything possible from the City-side in support. Mayor McBee announced that the scheduled Koffee Klatsch will be held at the Pioneer Cafe on Thursday AM and urges all the support in attendancetfrent Mr. Paul Evans, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Central Point was recognized by the Chair and spoke regarding the dismissal of Robert Hutton. Mr. Evans referred to Mr. Hutton's dismissal as "Not doing his job", and this being no reason for terminating anybody from a job! Mr. Evans read his prepared presentation and filed a copy with the Recorder for City file. Mr. Evans advised in conclusion that he was awaiting the real reason for terminating Mr. Hutton. Both Council- members Hamer and Snook stated that no citizen inquiry about the Hutton situation has ever been brought before them from their Wards and felt that the citizens of the City in general were not too concerned. Mayor McBee thanked Mr. Evans and advised that the news release made and the reason given still stands as the City's statement, and that the City has no intention of giving any other. Mayor McBee read the latest release of the City population as of September 1, 1973 being 4,960 and if a head count were made, we could expect to exceed well over 5,000 persons. The Mayor also advised that he had taken the liberty in directing a Stop Sign as a temporary measure and trial basis at Laurel and Ninth Streets for the safety of Jewett School children at that intersection. The bills presented for the Month of August-September were studied and questioned. By no further discussion, motion was made by Malot, seconded by Tally to pay the bills as approved. With all in favor, motion was carried. Mayor McBee called for any further business from the floor. None being noted, and a motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. With all in favor, motion was carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:14 P.M. Warrant No. Amount 8045 Jim A. McBee $ 150.00 8046 Orville Hamer 50.00 8047 Daniel b. Hadley 50.00 8048 Void 8049 Sandra L. Malot 50.00 8050 Howard Tally 50.00 8051 Jack Snook - 50.00 8052 James Mills 50.00 8053 John DuBay 265.00 [NJ 8054 U. S. Post Office 90.00 8055 Robert Banks 100.00 1-Oil Warrant No. Amount 1111 8056 Joe R. Chastain $ 75.00 8057Payroll Account 1,264.35 8058 American Linen Supply Co. 26.80 8059 Fire Equip. Co. American LaFrance 236.54 8060 American Steel & Supply 11.16 8061 Barco Supply Inc. 27.80 8062 Barrow Earthmoving, Inc. 414.00 8063 Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority 41.89 8064 Brown's Hardware 54.44 8065 Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 377.21 8066 California Pacific Utilities 4.25 ,pll 8067 Central Point Area Chamber of Commerce 55.00 In 8068 Central Point Pharmacy 7.43 O 8069- Central Point Pharmacy 5.00 + 8070 Void 8071 Dept. of Motor Vehicles 20.00 8072 John DuBay 28.29 8073 Dumas Laundry 21.20 8074 Frazier's Gulf 12.80 8075 Grange Co Op Supply Assoc. 41.33 8076 Jackson County Program on Alcoholism 15.00 8077 Sam Jennings Co., Inc. 37.75 8078 Johnson Auto Parts, Inc. 11.96 8079 Leona Wheatley 3.00 8080 B. A. Staus 3.00 11 8081 Sheila K. Annis 3.00 8082 M. C. Lininger 6' Sons, Inc. 2,112.68 8083 Scott A. Lochard 60.00 8084 Marquess '4 Marquess 406.80 8085 Marquess & Marquess 1,941.15 8086 Medford Water Commission 4,177.38 8087 Medford Battery Co. 9.60 8088 Medford Water Commission 152.68 8089 Mel's Garage 61.08 8090 Moore's Audio-Visual Center 39.80 8091 NL Industries, Inc. 28.00 8092 C. V. Bowers 35.00 8093 Don Banks 70.00 8094 National Brake Center 33.00 8095 Orchard Auto Parts 49.13 8096 Tillett Equipment Sales Co. 155.00 8097 Ore. Municipal Finance Officers Assoc. 10.00 8098 Pacivic Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 397.87 8099 Pacific Power & Light Co. 1,611.47 8100 Petty Cash 186.32 8101 Petty Cash 400.00 8102 Power Transmission Products Inc. 19.44 8103 Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital 40.60 8104 Rockwell International 14.10 (41 8105 S M Parts, Inc. 5.40 8106 Sm3rth's Electric Service 26.66 8107 Southern Oregon Stationery 29.64 8108 State of Oregon, Dept. of Revenue 72.00 [O2 Warrant No. Amount 8109 Standard Oil Company $ 262.30 liii 8110. 3M Business Products Sales 197.80 8111 Thrift Auto Supply 3.14 8112 Tru-Mix 9,057.80 8113 Unitog Business Clothing 55.80 8114 U.S. National Bank, N. Medford Br. 7,500.00 8115 Valley Office Equipment 436.00 8116 Van Wey's Market 17.62 8117 Waterworks Supplies Co. 210.68 8118 Western Life Insurance Co. 432.00 8119 American Steel 133.92 8120 Wolfard Equipment Inc. 30.40 8121 Payroll Account 20,000.00 8122 State of Oregon, Dept. Motor Vehicles 10.00 8123 City of Medford 3,071.74 8124 Life Ins. Account-Recorder Dept. 36.00 8125 Payroll Account 263.90 IC11-1441Appro P or iii Attest: _ _ / ' A.L1.�....0 City Recorder Approved by me this "2.- day of c .4 , 1973. vt APprc or