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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM042574 198 City Council Chambers April 25, 1974 Minutes of Meeting The common council met in regular session with Mayor Jim McBee presiding, at 7:30 P.M. Roll call found the following councilmembers present: Hamer, Malot, Mille, Snook, and Tally with Ward II vacant. Also present being City Administrator Young, City Attorney DuBay, City Engineer Westwood, Recorder Zander, Police Chief SandersSergeant Corliss, Members of Public Works, Fire Department, Planning Commissionmember Loveland, and a capacity house of citizens. Mayor McBee reported that the City has received the first quarter 1974 Revenue Sharing check in the amount of $20,813.00. Mr. Milt Nelson, general manager of Jackson County Department of Trans- portation, was recognized and spoke of area bus service, schedules, and rates. Mr. Nelson asked for City participation in the amount of $5,000.00 based on City population towards their budget in view of being able to continue bus service here in Central Point. At this point of the meeting, Mr. Ron Young was asked for Planning Commission activity. The City Administrator advised that the Commission acted on the following matters at their meeting of April 16th: Five (5) building construction permits were approved, rejected one (1) conditional use application and approved one (1) conditional use application. Plan review of four (4) applications are being studied with the next study session scheduled by the Commission for April 30th at 7:30 P.M. The report was given by Chairman of Council Tally regarding an executive session to study Van Wey's Market hydraulic lift dock, building plans to add storage, and parking as per their new proposal submitted. He commented that the hoist does comply to the required safety regulations and that the Administrative Committee recommends that the building plans be returned to the Planning Commission for further review in the area of freight receival roam, loading dock, and parking. Discussion held. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally that the building plans be referred back to the Planning Commission for additional study. With all in favor, the motion was carried. Mayor McBee announced that this portion of the meeting be a public hearing as advertised combining two items: #1 Water rate increase proposed for apartments and mobile homes. #2 Sewer rate charges proposed increase, on multi-family units and mobile home parks. The Mayor's presentation was on the chalkboard for his explanation why everybody as property- owners are obligated to pay their share for water and sewer. Mayor McBee advised that his contention is that he sees no valid reason why single family homeowners should carry the burden of a portion of the percentage of water and sewer charges of other commercial properties. He further explained the present charges of water and sewer as per treatment costs, purchase of water, bond indebtedness payments. Further, stressed that the Sewer Fund is approximately $20,000.00 short of meeting the expected improvements such as replacement of sewer lines and other capital outlay. Mr. McCoy, owner of the Shamrock Apartments, agreed with the Mayor but questioned the one bedroom apartment to a full charge for sewer of $5.75 each month. Other comments were made. With little or no questions as to the increase, only the method how it would be administered. Councilman Tilly spoke and advised that this proposal was not put together during one session. It was a several month project and believed to be the most equitable way. Also, that the charges would only apply if the rentals were occupied during a given period as reported to the City each month. vol VJ By most questions answered from the floor, the Mayor closed the public hearing portion. At this time the Council comments were called for. ;1.4 Tally - "Many months and hours of work was put into the proposal, other areas were viewed as to charges by other towns, etc., and feels it's the most fair and the only approach to use." Hamer - "Unable to see justification for the full amount. Could see a possible $4.60 sewer rate." Mills - "As first class citizens we must share profits and losses equally, and must be judged in the same view." 111 Snook - "I feel the homeowner has been carrying the budget burden." Malot - "Reports no comment." Mayor McBee advised that now is the time to decide. If any decision is made to any adjustments, a possible extended date could be considered for the effective changes. Further discussion held. At this time Attorney DuBay read the proposed ordinancef "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 971 and No. 1130 Providing for Sewer Service Rates for Multiple Family Residential and Mobile Home Parks." Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally to adopt the proposed ordinance as presented (deleting Section 4) and with the effective date of enforcement being October 1, 1974. Roll call vote: Hamer-abstained, Malot-no, Mills yes, Snook-yes, and Tally-yes. By question to the motion, Council- man Hamer stated that the Council has acted too fast and more public hearings should be held! By majority in favorthe motion was carried. Ordinance #1140 Declared Duly Adopted. (Amending Rates for Multiple Family and Mobile Home Parks Sewer Service, Effective October 1, 1974) The Mayor next recognized Mr. Chris Hagler, director of Jackson County Dog Control Department and asked for any comment he may have regarding area dogs running at large. Mr. Hagler spoke of Oregon H.B. #2783 passed by the 1973 Legislature regarding dog control. The new law allows any police officer to issue a citation for any violation (dogs at large) of County/City Laws. Mr. Hagler stated that he normally has a daily patrol of Central Point as far as his limited Staff allows. Present fines for dogs at large are noted to be $5.00 for first offense and $10:00 subse- quent offenses plus $1.00 per day for boarding. Mayor McBee called for the public hearing as advertised on sewer assess- ments for property-owners benefitting a certain line; Dobrot Way area. City Engineer Westwood gave the Engineer's Report and the formula used in the assessment (refer to contents of Engineer's Report). Comments from the floor was requested by the Chair and Mr. Norman Bruce was recognized. Mr. Bruce stated that the system used in computing charges levied per property appears to be varied as property benefitted or for future use. He emphasized that his 300 plus front footage has no further value other than serving the one residence, and reports to be nearly twice the amount of other properties receiving the same benefit. Mr. Barry Hurd, Dobrot Way resident, stated he also would like to see a share-and- share alike cost per residence even though he would be paying a few dollars more. However, it would appear to be the moat equitable approach. Mr. Bruce also stated that the Bear Creek Valley system of computing the costs would be considerably less than the City based on his particular property. Discussion held. Councilmember Tally advised that total fairness will be our goal and suggested that the Executive Committee have a further meeting date to establish an equitable method. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Malot to continue any further action and hold a property- owner's meeting of Dobrot Way on May 2nd at 7:30 P.M. With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Westwood gave his engineering report of property assessment for Scenic Avenue Sanitary Sewer project costa. Discussion held. It was determined to also continue the passing of any assessment charges, as this project is similar to Dobrot Way and to notify the ry.r...;,y-owners to attend the meeting. Motion made by Malot, seconded by Snook to continue the study and meet with the property-owners on May 2nd at 8:30 P.M. regarding the Scenic Avenue Sanitary Sewer Assessment project costs. With all in favor, motion carried. Attorney DuBay presented a proposed Franchise Lease Agreement for Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone service for the City of Central Point in the form of an ordinance and recommending its passage "....the right and privilege to do a general communication business, etc...." Discussion held. It was agreed to lessen the term from a requested 20-year to a 10-year agreement. Motion made by Snook, seconded by Hamer to adopt the Ordinance with the change requested to a 10-year term. Roll call vote. All in the affirmative. Ordinance #1142 Declared. Dn1v Adopted. (Pacific Northwest Bell 10-year Agreement). 1 ' L Discussion was held concerning the absence of the newspaper correspondent of Central Point at Council meetings. Motion was made by Malot, seconded by Hamer to write to the Editor of the Medford Mail Tribune expressing the problem. With all in favor, motion carried. New Business was next before the Council and Mayor McBee read a variance request by Mrs. Emma K. Smith, 101 Windsor Way, for a 61 fence fronting the property on the North Third Street side of her corner lot. Discussion held in the area of obstructing the views of motorists. It would also interfere with the proposed North Third Street Improvement project. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to deny the variance request. With all in favor, motion carried to deny the 61 fence variance request. A variance request by Mrs. Frank Norman of 765 South Fifth Street was kr read and presented by Mayor McBee. The petitioner was called upon for O any information relating to the variance of a fence permit. No one was present representing the petitioner as called for. Discussion held. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally to deny the variance as requested. With all in favor, motion carried to deny the variance. Certain bills were presented for payment approval and were studied by the Council. By no questions raised, motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally to pay the bills as presented and approved. With all in favor, motion was carried. Discussion was held on the membership dues of the Council of Governments. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally to pay the membership dues from the General Fund Contingency Fund account. With all in favor, motion was carried. Discussion was held on the variance request for a Conditional Use Permit at the Franko Station location on South Front Street for mobile home living on a temporary, limited time basis. Attorney DuBay advised that the use permit request was turned down and the J.D. Dutton Construc— tion Co., now as tenants, would be in violation if the mobile unit is being occupied. The Council ordered that the City proceed with the notice of violation and enforcement. City Administrator Young presented the Street Sweeper bids and recommended that the low bid being the product more acceptable to the City as well as to specifications requirement. Mr. Capps, Public Works Superintendent, also agreed to his recommendation. Discussion held. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to accept the low bid by Feenaughty Machine Co. of $21,082.00 (Wayne). Adll call vote with all in favor, the motion carried. Mayor McBee commented on the Greeters of Central Point attendance and good showing at the Medford Hotel Koffee Klatsch this morning, and believes that Central Point Chamber is well on its way to success! lar2 The Mayor and Council agreed to an April 29th Joint Meeting with the Medford Mayor Jacobs and Council in Medford. With no further business to be brought before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Mills, seconded by Snook to adjourn to 'the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. All in favor, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:18 P.N. App yor Attest: 6----11.04111 lt,eibiW City Recorder Approved by me this Y day of _4'jale . 1974. Appro ;;;;; 40W..._4 (::;a_ Mayor