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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM021474 City Hall Council Chambers 250 East Pine Street February 14, 1974 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, Mills, Snook and rally. Also present were City Atty. DuDsay, City Engr. >.'estwood, Recorder. Zander, Public Works Supt. Capps, Police Chief Sanders, and members of the Fire Department. A capacity crowd of interested citizens were noted to be in attendance. Minutes of the January 10th and 24th Meetings were discussed. Correction to Minutes of Jan. 24th meeting on Page 3, paragraph 6, second sentence should read: He advised that the Public Works Supt. has prepared a study showing lane usage recommendations " (did read City Engineer). Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to approve the Minutes of January 10th as presented and 11? Minutes of January 24th as corrected. All in favor, motion carried. O Gs, Mayor McBee called for the issue and hearing of public interest "Dobrot Way = Withdrawal from 3.C.V.S.A. and the C.P.R.F.P.D. and on the matter of previous meetings with former: City Administrator Hutton. The Mayor asked anyone or all persons to be heard on the issue. Mr. William Anson, 5140 Dobrot Way, was re- cognized by the Chair. Mr. Anson stated that the City had made a mistake and should accept and recognize the error. He advised that the residents of Dobrot Way had been promised by Mr. R. Hutton (former C.A.) that the area would be withdrawn from the taxing districts and also relieving the bond indebtedness against the properties. : one of these promises had been upheld by the City, and, as it appears at this point, the residents may have to go to court to determine justice. Mr. :Anson°:further stated that he had been tricked and lied to during the annexation procedures. Mayor McBee spoke in answer to Mr. Anson's statement by: 1. The City was ap- proached by the propertyowners for annexation due to serious sanitary sewer problems. 2. Many months of delay was noted due to the area residents not being able to agree to annexation. 3. The City Council did not lie to any- one on behalf of the annexation. 4. Mr. Hutton could not make the Council's intent and decisions as he was only the agent. He (SFr. Hutton) was never in- structed by this Pody to make such statements as to the City accepting the Pond Indebtedness. 5. The City had withdrawn the area from the taxing districts; however, too late in the taxing year and to a specified deadline. Mr. Fill Hall, 5204 Dobrot Way, spoke and stated he believed at the time of annexation that, he would receive ,all of the conveniences of City life such as City Water, Street lights, ect. The Mayor advised that these services are available and would direct a study of them. Mr. Delmer Smith (Crater Rock Museum) and Yr. Robert Knight, resident, both spoke and advised that the properties should be taken off of the tax rolls in order to equalize the error. Mayor r°epee spoke in general to answer most of the questions raised, and empha- sized for the Council to study the issue at the Tuesday, February 19th Administra- tive Meeting. He also called for the assistance from Mr. Joel Wesselman (Dir- ector of r.C.V.S.A.), Mr. Ray Stewart (County Assessor) to attend if possible and attempt to dissolve the problem. He also advised that he has full confidence in the Council by rendering a fair decision; representing the citizend of Dobrot Way L Council Minutes Page 2 • at the Administrative Meeting of February 19th. The Mayor thanked all the residents of Dobrot Way for attending the meeting and encouraged future interest and attendance of all- meetings. Attorney DuBay spoke of procedures on the annexation off -Dobrot Way and time elements involved in limitations. General discussion held. By no further questions from the floor, the public hearing was ordered closed. All members of the Council agreed to discuss the issue at the Administrative meeting as advised. Notion made by malot, seconded by ?ally to study the Dobrot Way issue on February 19th at 7:00 PM for Administrative Committee meeting with Mr. Wesselman and Atty. DuBay to be present. With all in favor, the motionwas carried. Attorney Du3ay presented an ordinance relating to certain real property lying in the proposed right-of-way of the proposed Tenth Street Extension. Discussion followed. The proposed ordinance read, in part: "An Ordinance Declaring the Intent of the_City Council of Central Point, Oregon, to Acquire Real Property for the Purpose of Extending Tenth Street in the City of Central Point." By no questions raised, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to adopt the ordinance as read. Roll call vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordiance 111126 Declared Duly Adopted. City Engineer C.P. Westwood advised that certain engineering study has been conducted on the proposed South Fourth Street Improvement project. He stated that the City-County cost-sharing agreement of the project has been prepared and is awaining signatures. The estimated property frontage costs being in the area of $6.00 per foot. Discussion held. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook for the City to enter into the proposed City-County agreement as re- quested and read. With all in favor, motion was carried. Mayor McBee advised of the Fire Department Radio Bids receive as advertised- were only submitted by Winniford Communications. It was the lY�\D af3 of the Council that the awarding of the bid be continued for further consideration. (to be reviewed by the Administrative Comm. meeting February 19th.) The issue of overtime pay for the Regular Firemen was tabled, and to be studied at the Police & Fire Committee meeting of February ]9th at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Mc Bee advised that he had contacted several upstanding residents of-Ward II as possible candidates for the vacancy, replacing Dan Hadley. The appointment should be made, and is scheduled for Pebruary_ 28th Meeting. Mayor McBee called for the proposed Ordinance declaring the Council's intent to construct a sanitary sewer on South First Street, of the property recently annexed. Discussion held. Atty. DuBay read the proposed ordinance, and reading in part: "An Ordinance Declaring the Council's Intent to Cause the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer Along First Street Between Bush Street and Cupp Drive within;- the City of Central Point, Oregon, and to Assess the Cost- Thereof on Adjacent Property; Providing for a Meeting of the Council to Consider Protests Against said Improvement; and Providing for the Notice to Owners of Adjacent Property of Said Hearing". By no questions raised, motion was made by Sally, seconded by Hamer to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Roll call vote. All in favor motion carried. Ordinance #1127 Declared Duly Adopted. Mr. Joel Wesselman was recognized by the Mayor and spoke on City and District Council Minutes Page 3 coordination of public service. Yr. Wesselman reviewed a past agreement between City of Central Point and the Rear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority District that became a reality of service (sanitary sewer) to residents outside the city area limits, only by cooperation of two entities working together. Mr. Wesselman referred to the abandoned pressure sewer line at the Vilas Road area and put into use by certain agreement on charges; for the benefit of servicing a problem area (Vilas Road, 4-Corners area). Mr. Weselman presented a check to the Mayor in the amount of $5,018.08 as the City's portion of the amount agreed. Mayor McBee thanked Manager Wesselman and. stated "we enjoy doing business with the I .C.V.S.A. District and being of service to the betterment of the people." Mayor McBee announced to the attending patrons that Mr. Dennis Daley, candidate for County Sheriff was present; introducing him to the audience. M'r. Daley spoke as a Democratic candidate for the office and related to his qualifications and ideas regarding the Sheriff's office. His motto being: "Every person is my c1.+ superior and I shall learn from each of them". The resignation of Planning Member Jim Wegs was read by the Mayor; reason given was due to overload of work at the Bank office and extra courses he is involved in. The Mayor announced this vacancy should be filled, if possible, at the February 28th Council meeting. Yr. Fred Millard of Central Point Furniture was recognized next, as per Agenda request, by the Chair. Mr. Millard spoke before the Council. concerning Mayor Jim McBee's behavior in becoming involved in a matter of Central Point Furniture business with a customer. Mr. Millard read from a prepared report (of criticism) that the customer had made a deposit after selection of furniture, later requested his refund; stated that the Mayor had no business advising the customer as asking for a refund and then calling Mr. Millard and asking for his consideration in the request as Mayor. In conclusion, Mr. Millard requested the Council to study the Mayor's conduct and recommended suspension. Mayor McBee thanked Mr. Millard for his presentation and referred the issue to the Administrative Committee for their study- and recommendation at the meeting of February 19th. Two of the presented bills for payment were discussed; W.H. Conrad Construction relative to 'Mazama Village Subdivision. It was recommended after Council discussion, that E,ngr. ,,'estwood detail the charges of Conrad Construction Co. The other bill was the membership dues of the Fire Marshall's Investigators Assn. it was advised that the Police and Fire Committee study the bill at the Committee Meeting. By no further questions on the bills presented, motion was made by Malot, seconded by Mills to pay the bills as presented. Mir. Harold Davis, a Freeman Road resident, spoke before the Council concerning surface water drainage onto his property from the City-side of Freeman Road. Mir. Davis advised that the water could be diverted by drain pipe into Mingus Creek. Mayor McBee advised that Public Works Supt. Capps would report on the feasibility or any other avenue to take, to possibly correct the problem. Discussion held on future mobile home parks, subdivisions, etc. It was agreed that a Temporary Moratorium he placed on future annexations, subdivisions, and mobile home parks; until proper ordinances and related fees to such have been established. This would not apply for projects now in the stage of final approval of plat plans. Motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tally to place the mor- atorium as outlined. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion carried. 1.Ulf Council Minutes Page 4 Discussion held on Departmental purchasing procedures. It was noted that various purchases were made without purchase orders by departmental em- ployees. Motion was made by Malot, seconded by Mills that Department heads secure purchase orders prior to any purchases and to be approved by the City Administrator. With all in favor, motion was carried. Attorney DuBay referred to a proposed Resolution rebated,to "Federal Aids' for flood damage of the January 16th storm. The proposed resolution; reading in part: - - - "A -Resolution Appointing Harvey L. Latham, State Coordinating Officer, As Agent for The City of Central Point, Oregon to Obtain Federal Financial Assistance Under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 606, 91st Congress, As Amended 42 U.S.C. s 4401 et sea)' By no questions raised, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook to adopt the Resolution as presented. Roll Call tote, all being in the affirmative, Resolution r"177 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor McBee advised that a Chamber of Commerce member, Mr. Anthony Cavalini (owner of Tony's Chevron Station on 99) had arranged a meeting with the Energy Commission in Washington, D.C. on behalf of shortage of fuel for Southern Oregon residents. It. was Council's feeling that the City of Central Point support Mr. Cavalini by a telegram to Washington. Motion made by Tally, seconded by Snook that the City go on record in support of Mr. Cavalini repre- senting the City of Central Point and giving our support via a telegram. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jim McBee advised that Sentry Square have presented plans for Over-Side- walk Canopy at the Oak Street freight receiving loading area. The Mayor stated that the Planning Commission should study the proposal and perhaps a variance should be considered. By no further business to be brought before the 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 10:42 P.M. 1