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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM110873 Cita Hall 25C rast Pine le St ree ::ovember 8, 1973 TheCommon Ccuncil met in regular session at 7:30 P. M• with Mayor Jim McBee presiding. P.ol1. call round the foil_owi.ng council members present: Hamer, Fal t, Mills, Snook and 'ally. Absent was member Hadley. Also present were City Attorney ;z .ay, Administrator Assistant Tate, CecQraer Zander, City 7n neer C. P Westwood, Public Works Superintendent Capps, and Police Chief Sanders. Members of the Planning Commission were present and numerous citizens c om- rris d the audience. May,.,or McDee referred to the Minutes of October 11th and October 25th for Council approval. Question by Councilman Harmer regarding October ll th 'minutes, page 5, second paragraph, third sentence: The entire Council is also the Sign Peview Board" (it should read). With no further corrections, motion was made IRO by Haler, seconded by T•ily to accept the Minutes as corrected. All in favor motion carried. LT-4 Mayor FeBee advised that several. attractive applications have been received for the position of City Aaministrator and hopefully, will have interviews be- ginning some time next weeks. The Mayor informed all that, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Pauline's Dress Shop at Sentry Square this rporr ing and he was pleased to participate in their festivities. Also, a luncheon meeting was held with council members and administrative officers at the Pioneer Cafe. Mayor McPee announced now is the time for the scheduled public hearine for North Third Ctreet construction. Dngi.neer :"vestwood gave a report of the North - 111 Third Street Proposed Street improvement Project - the estimated cost to be .I110.55 per lineal front foot. He indicated that the County'sapproximate share of improvement cost as $28,000.00, City share as ;12,258.00 and the por- tion to be assessed to the property owners as •20,500.00. In discussion, Mayor and :,council inquired of prior quotation and estimated costs in an earlier report by Mr. Westwood with a figure of $8.75 per lineal foot. More discussion. It was the opinion of the Council that the City would carry anything over y%Q.00 per lineal foot as the City share of costs. This would only apply to curbs, gutters, and pavingother improvements to be borne by theproperty owners. Mayor Mei-lee ordered the public hearing closed by ne further questions fromthe floor Qvr or council members. A motion was made by ?ally, seconded by Fills, that the City would stand the additional cost above ---,9.00 per lineal foot of the Forth Third Street Project and would apply only to curbs, gutters and sidewalks por- . tion of the improvements. my roll call vote - all in favor motion carried. Attorney Du"ay read the prepared. Ordinance, and reading in part: "An Ordinance Authorizing and Ordering the Construction of Curbs, C ttie1 s and Sidewalks on Third Street from North Tenth Street to Tazama Street in the City of Central Point, Omegan, and Assessing the Cost Against Property 'eneft tee by Such Im- provement „-provement and Providing that Warrants Issued for the Cost _Hereof be General ;elongations of the (eity of Centra.'. Point". 7e on made by ?.11_y, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as read. By roll call vote, all in favor, ' Ordinance ,11113 Declared Du1 ' Adopted. Deport was called from the Planning Commission of any recommendation of pro- posed annexation request on the De.iaasT property on Scenic Avenue. Chairman 11;15. Bowers (of the Commission) advised that their study completed and the Commission recommends the annexation. Attorney DuPay read the prepared Ordinance calling for a public hearing on the issue and reading in part: "An Ordinance Declaring the Council's intent to Annex a Parcel of Land Contiguous to the City of Central Point Along Scenic Avenue Without an Election and for Withdrawal_ of such Property from the Central Point aural Fire Protection District and Dear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority and Setting the Date of afclic Hearing Thereon". Discussion held as to having the DeHaas' pay their pro-rate share of sewer costs, etc. Motion-.made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to adopt the Ordinance as read. Dy roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance yill4 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor McBee extended the City's "thanks" to Councilmen Tally and Tamer for their fine effort in getting this project to its nearing conclusion. Next was called the public hearing on the proposed annexation of property located on South Pacific Highway. The properties involved are Kitchen Masters, Central Point Rural Fire Protection District, Sa.xbury Furniture, etc. It was the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission for the annexation as reouested. Discussion held. By no questions from the floor and nothing further from the Council, Payor McBee requested Attorney Du ay to read the proposed Ordinance calling for a public hearing, and reading in part: "An Ordinance Declaring the Council's Intent to Annex as Zone IC-1, Industrial—Limited, a Parcel of Land Contiguous to the City of Central Point at the Northeast Intersection of Cupp Drive and U. S. Highway 99 Without an Election and for Withdrawal of Such Property from the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District and Dear Creek Valley Sani- tary Authority and Setting the Date for Public Hearing Thereon". Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook to adopt the proposed ordinance as read. . Dy roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. Ordinance //1115 Decked Duly Adopted. Councilman .ally questioned the proposed M-1 Zone of the area as being ad- jacent to the residential zone. Mayor McBee advised that the present operations is in compliance of the proposed zone and if conditions change, the City would then have reason to e< amine further. Mayor McBee reported on the Freeman Road Sanitary Sewer Project as being temp- orarily grounded due to a change of mind of one of the property owners (Mr. Davis) and operations had stopped as Mr. Davis had rescinded his previous per- mission of crossing his property by easement. In a recent meeting, the Mayor informed all, attended by Mrs. Tate, Mr. Davis and himself, Mr. Davis requests $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 charge, as well as no interest in annexing into the City. Mayor McBee advised that the result of the City ingineer's report (at this point) is a lift pump station from the easement property of Mr. Burns onto Freeman Road and bypass the Davis' problem. A lengthy discussion followed. A motion was made by Mills, seconded by Snook that the City allow five (5) days from this date for Mr. Davis to reconsider his views to annexing and allowing the City easement right-of-way and if not, to have the City proceed with a "lift station pumping system'. By roll call vote, all in favor motion carried. City Engineer Westwood gave his report on progress of the Dobrot Way Sanitary Sewer Project as being complete with a near 100% service connects by the homeowners. Attorney DuBay reported that the North First Street Extension is being worked on as a letter has been mailed to Ed Soltis, property owner, stating the City's offer for a portion of his property and awaiting his reply. Attorney DuBay also advised that he is prepared to negotiate property acquisition for the Tenth Street Project. The Wernmark property was discussed next by Council and Re- corder Zander was requested to contact Mr. Wernmark and attempt to implement further proceedings. 14111 Mayor McBee advised that eight insurance companies had presented their bids for City insurance (facilities). Discussion held. (Refer to bids). Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Malot that this Council give the Mayor and Acting Administrator Tate the authority in executing the lowest and best coverage to fl the appropriate bidder upon their review as submitted. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee advised all that Mrs. Tate had attended a seminar on Unemployment Compensation that would be effective starting January 1, 1974; informing that this would be an additional City obligation of costs to be worked out. The schedule of compensation being a 2.7% rate. The Mayor next referred to the vacancy of one seat on the City Planning Com- mission and presented four interested persons name to Council as willing to serve. Those are Alice Kottke, Delbert Curry, Mike Redhead and Bill Morrison. ri Discussion held with suggestion that a '.'voting by ballot" be the most logical approach. This done, the results of the voting is: Curry 2 votes - Mrs. 00 Kottke zero votes - Morrison 3 votes - Redhead zero votes. At this time Mayor McBee announced that Mr. Bill Morrison be appointed to serve as a.member of CZ the Planning Commission for the unexpired term to fill the vacancy. Mayor McBee also announced that Mr. Jim Anhorn had been appointed and will serve and represent the City of Central Point on the Bear Creek Greenway Park Committee. On Committee Reports; Member Hamer reported that his committee reviewed the Presbyterian Church sign request with the recommendation that the sign be a street sign mount located at Pine Street and Highway 99 consisting of an "arrow type" and not to exceed 6" x 24" in size. (This would be similar to the sign at Eighth and Pine Streets). Discussion held. Motion made by Snook, seconded by Mills to accept the recommendations of this committee, and allow the described sign as set forth. Roll call vote being: Hamer - yes, Malot - yes, Mills. - yes, Snook - yes, Tally - no. By majority voting in favor, the motion so carried. Councilman Snook reported that he had met with Mr. Donald Patterson, manager of the Central Point Grange Co-Op regarding trucks blocking West Pine Street at the Feed Mill entrance while being docked for loading or unloading purposes. Mr. Patterson assured that he would present the problem to the Board of Directors at their next meeting and he would report any comments on this matter back to the City. Mayor McBee instructed the Council that some thought should be directed towards Pine Street Southern Pacific railroad crossing - relating a serious accident had occurred on November 7th. Areas for contemplation - such as additional signals, cross-arms, etc. Councilman Snook advised that he had met with Mr. C. Meyers, Superintendent of School District #6 on behalf of a joint effort on "area bus transportation", reporting that the School Board may take a dim view of the situation. Mr. Meyers also stated that the swimming pool situation may be a favorable project. Sandra Malot reporting on recent activity of the "Haunted House" sponsored by the Youth for Christ organization halloween event as to some complaints re- ceived. Mrs. Malot, along with other Council members, felt that the operation was well- managed and supervised. Member Hamer stated that the movie was in poor taste for the mixed group of young people. Discussion held. It was de- cided that in the future, if this was held next year, a preview of the films to be displayed would be shown to the City prior to the event. Mayor McBee spoke of the Crater Rock Museum matter and advised that a com- mittee for feasibility should be considered. He also recommended that this committee should comprise representatives from the following: School Board District #6, Jackson County Historical Society as well as a member from the City Council. Such a study would be beneficial in determining the City's involvement related to charges, operation costs, maintenance, etc. Asking for correspondence with none reported, Mayor McBee advised that reser- vations and registration had been acknowledged by the League of Oregon Cities for those attending the League meeting in Portland November 11th thru 13th. He also advised that Attorney DuBay is interested in attending the Tuesday session (November 13th) and recommends to the Council to consider Attorney expenses including air travel. Motion made by Snook, seconded by Malot that the City pay Attorney DuBay's expenses to attend League meeting. With all in favor, motion was carried. The bills were presented at this time for Council's study and approval for payment. By no questions, motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to pay the bills as presented. With all in favor, motion was carried. There being no further business to come before Council, a motion was made by Member Tally, seconded by Snook to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. With all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M. Warrant No. Amount 8125 Payroll Account $ 263.90 8126 Payroll Account 19,247.26 8127 Jim A. McBee 150.00 8128 Orville Hamer 50.00 8129 Daniel Hadley 50.00 8130 Sandra L. Malot 50.00 8131 Jack Snook 50.00 8132 Howard Tally 50.00 8133 James Mills 50.00 8134 Payroll Account 869.88 8135 John DuBay 265.00 8136 Robert Banks 100.00 8137 Joe R. Chastain 75.00 8138 Marquess and Marquess 225.00 8139 Void 8140 U. S. Post Office 90.00 8141 Void 8142 Void 8143 Void 8144 Void 8145 Void 8146 Void 8147 Void 8148 Void 8149 Voidiml 8150 Void Warrant No. Amount 8151 American Linen Supply Co. $ 40.75 11 8152 American Steel & Supply 710.91 8153 Atlantic Richfield Company 4.10 8154 The Artisan Press 186.91 8155 Barco Supply Inc. 11.25 8156 Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority 43.65 8157 Brown's Hardware 33.00 8158 Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 40.94 8159 Cal-Ore Carbide, Inc. 9.75 8160 Cal-Ore Machinery Co. 128.50 8161 California Pacific Utilities Co. 3.00 8162 Central Emergency Operation Center 507.25 8163 Central Equipment Co. 9.65 roll 8164 Central Point Cleaners 132.73 In 8165 Central Point Pharmacy 1.70 C 8166 Central Point Plywood 10.75 8167 Clyde Equipment Co. of Oregon 155.10 = 8168 Void 4:1 8169 Cornell Manufacturing Co. 143.20 8170 Cory Coffee Service Plan, Inc. 26.30 8171 Dumas Laundry 23.00 8172 Electronic Service Company 23.33 8173 Grange Co-Op Supply 55.14 8174 International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police 25.00 8175 Jackson County Library System 218.51 8176 Sam Jennings Company 275.10 /1 8177 George W. Pearce 3.00 8178 Leo C. Scott 3.00 8179 Florence V. Maier 3.00 8180 William R. Thompson 3.00 8181 Marlyne C. Williams 3.00 8182 Donald Squire 3.00 8183 Ruth S. Johnson 3.00 8184 Genevieve E. Mumford 3.00 8185 Thelma C. Shearer 3.00 8186 Lynn D. Redhead 3.00 8187 Oliver Obenchain 3.00 8188 M. C. Lininger & Sons 879.69 8189 McDonald Wholesale Co. 68.00 8190 McGoffin's Wheel Alinement 9.50 8191 McLaren Oil Company 46.64 8192 Marquess and Marquess 1,377.73 8193 Max-Sig Inc. 22.60 8194 Medford Battery Co. 61.65 8195 Medford Mail Tribune Co. 50.91 8196 Medford Water Commission 3,932.31 8197 Mel's Garage 22.05 8198 City of Medford 2,728.08 8199 Orchard Auto Parts 6.67 8200 Pacific Power & Light Company 1,459.76 8201 Volunteer Fire Department 2,024.00 1111 8202 Park Son Meter Parts, Inc. 118.53 8203 Void 8204 J. C. Penney Co. , 34.45 UZZ Warrant No. Amount 8205 Don Banks $ 35.00 8206 C. V. Bowers 35.00 8207 Rockwell International 50.30 8208 S & M Auto Parts, Inc. 10.91 LI 8209 The Sherwin-Williams Co. 11.77 8210 Southern Oregon Stationery 105.90 8211 Standard Oil Company of California 231.80 8212 Void 8213 State of Oregon - Income Division 89.00 8214 3M Business Products Center 89.90 8215 Al Thompson Electric 13.70 8216 Traffic Safety Supply Co. 24.71 8217 Tru Mix Construction Co. 8,066.83 8218 Winniford Communications 250.75 8219 Van Wey's Market 4.39 8220 Duane Venekamp 175.00 8221 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 384.70 8222 Kan-Tress of Oregon, Inc. 20.40 8223 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. Co. 317.66 8224 State of Oregon - Driver Safety Program 5.00 APProv` .�� �- 1! ayor c ;//- Attest: 1161 City Record:. tii Approved by me this /-a day of Dept" . , 1973. Appro Mayor