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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM052374 Z1.U. Council Chambers 250 East Pine Street May 23, 1974 The common council met in regular session with Mayor Jim McBee presiding at 7:30 P.M. Roll call found the following counci].members present: Hamer, Hudson, Malot, Mills,, and Snook. Absent member Tally. Also present were City Administrator Young, City Attorney DuBay, Recorder Zander, Engineer Westwood, Public Works Supt. Capps, Building Inspector Chastain, Police Chief Sanders, members of the Fire Dept., and also several Planning COMmissionmember0. Mayor McBee referred to Item three of the Agenda as correspondence. Mr. Young read a letter from Beta Zeta Epsilon Sorority Chapter of Central Point asking permission for placing a "Band Stand Shell" at the City Park. The letter mentioned that the Chapter is out for a fund raising project towards this improvement. Mayor McBee called for anyone speaking or representing the organization to further explain. No repre- sentative was noted to be present and it was determined the issue to be referred to the Park Committee and to meet with the local Chapter. City Planning Commission report was read by Mr. Young outlining the highlights of the May 21st meeting (Refer to Plan. Commission Report). Within the item of interest was the zone change request of property owned by the City and Public Works occupied. Discussion followed. Attorney John DuBay advised that the next step would be to call for a resolution by the Council as per Zoning Ordinance calling for a public hearing. Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Malot to set a public hearing for June 13th as to amend the Zoning Ordinance allowing the use as intended. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Mrs. EMma Smith, 101 Windsor Way, was called upon by the Mayor to further discuss the fence variance as applied for. The Street Committee study report indicated that shrubs at that location are obstructing certain view of motorists, and should be removed. The discussion that followed referred to North Third Street Improvement Project proposed, and with this, another field study by the Committee was asked for and for Mrs. Smith to be present. The date chosen for the inspection was scheduled for May 24th at 5:30 P.M. The progress report of Northwest Printed Circuits construction site was read by Mr. Young. The letter indicated that a possible override of completion date could be expected due to some difficulty in obtaining equipment and material. The Mayor advised all that he has found North- west Printed Circuits management very diligent in keeping the City informed of the progress and if any difficulty should arise, the City shall be so informed, and, hopefully this Council would make a thorough study. •• r Mr. Keith Damon, 109 Donna Way, was heard concerning a variance request /41 for an ornamental fence "split-rail" type. Mr. Chastain advised that Mr. Damon had encroached onto the City right-of-way, with a fence structure without a fence permit. Discussion held. The fence is a free- standing, non-permanent decorative type. Various photos were shown of existing fence violations as per the fence ordinance. Mr. Young advised that 8 notices of the noted violations had been given to property-owners. A lengthyOdiscussion followed. All members of the Council gave their views and a motion was made by member Hudson, seconded by Mills to hold off the enforcement of the fence ordinance of all the noted violators for a further study of each on an individual complaint basis and study the entire ordinance. With all in favor, the motion carried. The Chair called for the appeal as,-,requested from J.D. Dutton, Inc. as to the denial of a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission. Mr. Young read the letter of appeal. Discussion was held. ':Attorney DuBay advised that no public hearing of the appeal *houid be considered Ca as the issue is far beyond a Conditional Use. Instead, it would require a Zone Change as to the requested use. Discussion was held. Attorney DuBay so advised that only professional office would be permitted at the premises according to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Bruce Cabal acknowledged the order as given by the Mayor and Council to the apparent violations of its present use. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Mills to deny the Conditional Use Permit (is so instructed by the City Attorney) as requested. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee referred to Old Business, and called upon Attorney DnBay for any proposed ordinances. Attorney DuBay presented an ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance to Provide a Program for Utility Discounts for Senior Citizens." Discussion held. By no questions from the floor, motion was made by Hudson, seconded by Malot to adopt Ordinance #1152 as read. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1152 Declared Duly Adopted. (Senior Citizens Discount (based on income) on Water Service Program) Attorney DuBay next presented a Resolution proposed, and reading in part: "Resolution Setting Senior Citizens Utility Discount." Discussion held. By no questions raised, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Hudson to pass on the Resolution as read. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion carried. Resolution #183 Declared Duly Adopted. (Discount of qualified Senior Citizens of $1.50 on Water Service Monthly Billy) si„,.1) Attorney DuBay presented a proposed Ordinance and reading in part: "An Ordinance Prohibiting the Driving of Certain Tracks and Vehicles over Streets within the City of Central Point and Providing a Penalty for the Violation Thereof." Discussion held. Councilmember Hamer felt that more discussion should be conducted. Mayor McBee advised that the situation is very serious and should be considered as an emergency due to the damage on residential streets not solely constructed for this overweight type equipment. By no further questions or discussion, motion was made by Mills, seconded by Snook to adopt Ordinance #1153 as presented and read. Roll call vote. Hamer-no, Hudson yes, Malot-yes, Mills yes, Snook-yes. By majority being in the affirmative, motion was carried. Ordinance #1152 Declared Duly Adopted. (Limitation of Trucks exceeding 15,000 pounds gross weight from certain streets) Attorney DuBay next presented a proposed ordinance relating to land acquisition and dedication for public use as parks and recreation usage, or cash payment in lieu of land. Discussion held. Mayor McBee advised that the area of concern still appears to be unanswered and recommended more study by this body before any decision is made. Motion was made by Hudson, seconded by Mills to table the issue awaiting further study reports and legal advise. With all in favor, motion carried. Attorney DuBay presented a proposed ordinance and reading in part: 'An Ordinance Making Provisions for Sanitary Sewer Connection Charges as Part of the Plumbing Code and Repealing Ordinance No. 1136.2' Discussion held. By no questions raised, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to adopt Ordinance #1154 as presented.. By roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1154 Declared Duly Adopted. (Sanitary Sewer Connection Charges) The City Attorney presented a. proposed ordinance relating to Dobrot Way Sanitary Sewer assessments of a sewer project and advised that additional time is needed to prepare a public hearing on the issue and recommends a continuance. Mr. Jack McCoy was recognized by the Chair and stated that he had not attended any of the publicAlearings on the proposed assessments and wanted to know if a final decision had been made, how the charges would be spread on each property. The Mayor advised him that a public hearing had been held as to a share-alike- per-residence benefitting by the sanitary sewer. Attorney DuBay presented a proposed ordinance recommending its- passage and reading in part: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 971 and Fixing Sewer Service Rates for Certain Recently Annexed Property Subject to the Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority Bonds." Discussion held. No questions raised and motion made by Mills, seconded by Hudson to adopt Ordinance #1155 as read. Roll call vote. All in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1155 Declared Duly Adopted. .z1; (Establishing $4.25 Sewer Rate for Scenic Avenue/Dobrot Way Single Family Residences) Mayor Jim McBee presented certain bills for council study and recommends payment for those approved. No questions of the bills presented for payment was forthcoming. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Mills to pay the bills as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Unscheduled matters for council consideration Councilmember Malot advised that the City should consider advance study of the sidewalk ordinance as to prevent the continuous disagreement of '+who should and who does note have to construct sidewalks upon developemnt. Mrs. Malot stated that if a final ordinance could be constructed spelling out in a more detailed definition, it could eliminate the present problem. Councilman Hamer sanctioned the idea and stated that the Street Committee would review the present ordinance and secure any information or recommendations to the Council. Discussion was held regarding the apparent violation of the Subdivision Ordinance (Mazama Village) by D. Fax Builder of property at 605 North Fifth Street. Mayor McBee advised that numerouscontacts were made with Mr. Fox regarding the matter. However, he and Mr. Young will follow- up the situation. Mayor McBee announced that he and several hundred Central Point residents had observed the Crater Baseball Team to another victory, and are now in final place for the State Championship. City Administrator Young read a letter from Mr. Melton Nelson, Jackson County Transportation Director, announcing his intent to withdraw his prior request of funds from the City to allow the Central Point bus run. The letter indicated that the entire funding program has made it impossible to continue the 6entral Point service. The Mayor announced that next Tuesday is our Primary Election for County, State elections and for everyone to vote for our choice of candidates and measures. City Administrator Young read a letter of distress from Mr. H. J. Kasper, No. 10th Street resident regarding a private sanitary sewer line from Mazama Village to his property. The letter indicated that upon excavation of the sanitary sewer stub he was unable to establish a "Tee" connect. Mr. Kasper advised that he had paid Western Consolidated Developers $1,300.00 for the service and now is unable to use the sewer line. Discussion was held. Mr. Westwood, City Engineer, stated that he had little or no knowledge of the incident as Mr. Kasper was in direct dealing with Mr. Ulfers and Mr. Hutton. It was determined that the problem is of a private matter and that the City could not share any obligation or responsibility. Mr. Young was asked to so advise Mr. Kasper. It was agreed to hold a Budget Committee meeting on May 30, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. N With no further business from the floor and nothing more to be brought before this Council, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Malot to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor, With all in favor, motion was carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. App y Mayor Attest: City Recorder Approved by me this / ( day of (-\ . , 1974. Milli % APPro _ yor