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Home My WebLink AboutCM011074 City Hall 250 Past Pine Street January 10, 1974 The common council met in regular session with Mayor Jim McBee presiding. Roll call found the following councilmembers present: Hadley, Hamer, Mills, Snook and Tally. Absent being member Malot. Also present were City Attorney Du.Pay, City Treas. -Administrator Tate, City Engineer Westwood, Recorder Zander Police Chief Sanders, P.W. Supt. Capps, representatives of the City Fire Dept. and several Planning Commissionmembers. Numerous interested citizens were noted in attendance. Minutes of December 13th and December 27th Meetings were presented and studied. Councilman Hamer noted that page 3 second paragraph of December 13th Minutes was in error; the name appearing as "Don Warren" should be "Don Moore", and should reflect as. By no further questions or corrections to the Minutes, a 117 motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to accept the minutes as corrected. With all in favor, motion was carried. Mayor McBee referred to a proposed Resolution for the benefit of City-resident flood insurance. Proposed Resolution reading in part: "Resolution for Partici- pation in the National Flood Insurance Program of The Federal Insurance Adminis- tration of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development By the City of Central Point, Oregon". Discussion held with the contents being detailed by Atty. DuBay. By no further questions a motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to adopt the resolution as read. oll call vote with all in the affirma- tive, motion carried. Resolution 11176 Declared Duly Adopted. (Participation in National Flood Insurance Program) 141 Mayor McBee referred to the Planning Commission Study Session meeting held January 7th, 1974 on the issue of Scenic Village Subdivision. The Mayor announced that the dtcision of the Planning Commission in "diniing City participating in cost sharing for the Upton Road sanitary sewer project". Discussion held. A letter requesting an appeal of the Planning Commission decision about the Scenic Village Subdivision, dated January 14, 1974 was read. (Letter from Walter Marquess, Project Engineer) It was agreed to call for the appeal to be presented at the January 24, 1974 Meeting with agents, i.e. to be advised of the schedule. Yr. Westwood presented narrative report of sanitary sewer hookups of Dobrot Way and Scenic Avenue. he advised that all but one (1) residence have made use of the line. . Scenic Avenue and Dobrot Way each being about the same percentage. Discussion was held to determine a public hearing date as to the assessment charges, cost of the projects. It was tentatively agreed that the Ordinance and other material could be available for the January 24th meeting. Engineer Westwood presented his report to the Council on P-azama Village Sub- division closeout accounting. He advised that the general construction of the public improvements are holding rather well. However, a watch is being kept on a believed curb settling problem. Mayor McBee referred to correspondence received. Letter of resignation from City Administrator Bruce Siler effective January 2, 1974; reason given being health and family difficulties. Letter of resignation from Councilman Daniel Hadley was read; the reason for his retirement from serving on the Council being a change in occupation and unable to attend the required meetings. Resigna- tion effective January 31, 1974. The Ma.yor expressed his appreciation on behalf of the City of Central Point to a very devoted Councilman, that a replace- 11(j. January 10, 1974 Minutes of Meeting rage ment to Dan Hadley would be hard to come by. "Many thanks and a "wish well" to Dan, wherever you may venture". The Mayor advised that the position of Councilman of Ward II is open and qualified candidates of that Ward will be considered. Police and Fire Committee reports were next. The decision of rejecting the purchase of a used vehicle for the Police Department was stated by Hadley. Discussion was held regarding the possible purchase of a new police crusier as budgeted. D slivery of a required vehicle would exceed two months plus the time calling for the bid announcement as required. Motion was made by Hadley, seconded by Mills that the City proceecd with vehicle specifications and advertisement for bids for a new Police Hype vehicle. With all in favor, motion carried. Attorney DuBay presented a study and review on an ordinance concerning trucks and load-limits on residential streets, as requested. Discussion held next on Electrowriter "transmitter" for Fire Department. It was agreed that the City enter into the one-third-cost-sharing of the equip- ment purchase with Central Point Rural Fire Protection District; with the amojnt not to exceed $400.00 Motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tally to proceed with intent to share the cost of one-third, not to exceed $400.00 towards the required equipment (transmitter). By roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Administrative Committee Report was given relating to "Adult Book Store". It was advised that some type of regulating tax legislation be considered. Attorney DuBay and councilmembers discussed the "definitions" of Adult Book Store. Mr. Robert Householder, owner of Pine Pantry, was recognized by the Chair and he advised that he was the owner of the "so-called book store", stated that he had no intention of operating such a "stand". Mr. Householder stressed that its no one item that makes a success of any store but a com- bination of items. Discussion was held. `t was the opinion that the Pine Pantry Market did not apply to the Adult Book Store definition. Attorney DuBay was requested to research the area for a type of an ordinance relating to Adult Book Stores; the subject to be discussed at the Administrative Comm- ittee Meeting on Jnauary 17th PM in City Hall. Mayor McBee advised that the materia l.from Book Publishing Company (City Codi- fication) presented to us should be studied and when we feel ready, a representative would meet with us on the issue prior to publication. The Mayor advised that the Franchise Agreement with City Sanitary Service has run out and that Attorney DuBay would be researching the field and a shorter term was suggested. Vern Capps, Supt. of Public Works, presented plans of sketch proposing new restroom facility with storage area for the City Park. He estimated that the cost would be in the area of 32,500.00 and remainder of the Budgeted Account could be applied towards an underground sprinkler system. Discussion held. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook to direct Public Works Supt. and crew to proceed with the project as presented and to remain within the budget cost account. All in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee read the announcement that the National. Guard will be in Central January 10, 1974 Minutes of Meeting Page 3 Point January 19th removing junk vehicles at no cost to the residents. It was emphasized that the City should publish the event to have a better success. By information of the Police and Fire Committee, it was reported that the Fire Department would like to purchase five or six Fire Monitors for the Volunteers. It was advised that additional bids should be secured from Central Distributors and to remain within the budget. Motion made by Mills, seconded by Hadley to call for bids as requested and consider the possible low bid. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Mayor asked the Council to consider the study of bills to be paid. The Administrative Committee advised that the bills were ready for Council action. •"4 Motion was made by Snook, seconded by 'Illy to pay the bills as presented. With 10 all in favor,' motion, carried. CD 4.4 1=1 At this time Mayor Jim McBee advised that the Annual Message to the City is going to be presented by him and that copies would be available to anyone wanting the document (Refer to the "Mayor's Message to the City"). The Mayor called upon Councilmembers for any candidates for the Planning Commission vacancies. He emphasized that two vacancies exist at present and should be considered. Councilman pally nominated Del Curry who was willing to serve if appointed. Councilman Mills nominated Warren Holbrook and he also would serve. Discussion held. The Councilmembers all felt that a waiver would be in order for the interview generally held; due that these two candidates have served in various capacities in City Government over the years. By. no further discussion, motion was made by Tally, seconded by Snook to appoint both candidates to fill the vacancies on the Planning Commission. Poll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Mayor advised that both appointees should be contacted and advised of Council's action. It was agreed that Mr. Holbrook would serve a full term and Mr. Curry would serve as the replacement of a vacancy. Mayor McPee announced that the Chief of Police Sanders had indicated some concern as a possible candidate for the Office of County Sheriff. The Mayor extended his best, wishes to his ventzru.e, in the event he should choose to run for the elected office. The "No Left Turn" signs on Pine Street were discussed. Engineer Westwood advised that a study should be conducted inasmuch that Pine Street is a Federal Secondary Highway. It was determined that the Street Committee meet on January 15th at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the issue. The signs are now on a "Test (trial and error) Basis" for a 2-month period. Both P.W. Supt. Capps and Chief of Police Sanders were asked to be present for the Street Committee study session. With no further business to be brought before the Mayor and Council at this time a motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to adjourn this meeting to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. E a U Warrent No. Amount 107 Jim A. McBee $ 150.00 108 Orville Hamer 50.00LI 109 Daniel Hadley 50.00 110 Sandra L. Ma,lot 50.00 111 James Mills 50.00 112 Jack Snook 50.00 113 Howard Tally 50.00 114 Void 115 Robert Banks 100.00 116 Joe R. Chastain 75.00 117 Marquess and Marquess 225.00 118 John DuI.ay 265.00 119 Western Life ins. Co. 168.00 120 Southern Oregon College 125.00 121 Void 122 State of Oregon 65.00 123 The Acorn Press 45.75 124 C.P. Plywood 4.18 125 Fire Equipment Co. 70.00 126 American Linen Supply 57.53 127 Void 128 American Steel and Supply 68.95 129 American Steel Supply 30.62 130 Donald Banks 35.00 131 Calvin Bowers 35.00 132 Barco Supply Co. 24.20 133 Pear Creek Valley San Auth 84.46 134 Beaver Electric Supply 38.55 135 Bergmans Shop 16.00 136 Browns Hardware 13.66 137 Brown Hardware 137.85 138 Bond and Interest Account 5,000.00 139 Bond and Interst Acct. 777.00 140 Bond and Interest Acct. 10,912.50 141 Bond and Interest Acct. 28,872.50 142 Cal Pac Utilities 99.23 143 Browns Hardware 4.46 144 State Accident insurance Fund 1,649.27 145 C.P. Florist 15.45 146 Harry Chipman 30.00 147 C.P.Plywood 126.23 148 Cory Coffee Service Plan 13.15 149 Duma's Laundry 22.70 150 C.P. Cleaners 61.95 151 Void 152 Grange Coop Supply 24.97 153 Grange Coop Supply 3.78 154 Hackett Equip Co 29.20 155 Sam Jennings Co 40.00 156 Leland J. Knox 850.00 157 Legislative Counsel Com 1.00iii 158 McLaren Oil Co 70.18 159 Marquess and Marquess 450.90 i: a . _ Warrent No. Amount 160 Marquess and Marquess 392.98 161 Medford Water Comm 3,932.31 162 OF Fire Chiefs Assn 15.00 163 Orchard Auto Parts 4.26 164 City of Medford 2,693.79 165 Victor Graphics Systmes, Inc. 391.67 166 Pax. N.W. Fell Tele. Co. 518.39 167 Tru Mix Constr. Co. 88.34 168 Western Fire Equip. 'Co. 57.50 169 Baumans Fire Equip Sales 5.00 170 Dept. of Commerce 7.55 171 Medford Battery Co. 16.30 172 Carstein Products, Inc. 66.00 rol 173 Halo Enterprises Inc. 13.44 IC O 174 Selby Glass Co. 32.15 cy 175 So. Ore. Trophy Co. 56.35 = 176 S & M Auto Parts, Inc. 87.67 Gt 177 Fed. Rev. Sharing Trust Fund 20,813.00 178 McLaren Oil.'Company 26.17 179 Void 180 Burroughs Corp. 16.87 181 Void 182 Courier Publishing Co. 5.62 1.83 Valley Decorating Co. 170.00 184 Littrell Parts 46.89 185 Void 186 Void 11 187 State of Oregon 47.00 188 Volunteer Firemen Fund 784.25 189 Volunteer Firemen Fund 103.50 190 State of Oregon 25.00 191 Stanard And Brown Ins. 447.00 192 Valley Motel 42.00 193.' _ Burroughs Corp. 213.08 194 Pacific Power and Light Co. 1,364.65 195 Winniford Communications 195.50 196 3 M Business Products 297.36 197 City of Medford 30.00 198 Standard Oil of Calif. 492.59 199 Jims Better Buys 35.00 200 Beaver Electric and Supply 79.75 201 Western Life Ins. Co. 168.00 202 Westinghouse Elec. Supply 38.84 203 Southern or Stationery 93.75 APPr•4fi�� f�� ig- i.tA _I n P�;ayror Attest: a�i4Ø4Ig4,,4bL., lr City Recorder Approved by me this I lf'f'�i day of , 1.973 ‘ 411, dip Approve• �i� //�� ' May