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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM082274 -44 25 City Council Minutes City, of Central Point August 22, 1974 7:40 P.M. The common council met in regular session, Mayor Jim McBee presiding. Roll' call found the following Councilmembers present: Bowers, Mills, Snook, and Tally. Absent were Hamer and Hudson. Also present were Administrator Ron Young, Attorney John DuBay, Recorder Ed Zander, members of the City Planning Commission, Supt. of Public Works Vern Capps, and Chief of Police Sanders. Numerous interested citizens were in attendance. Mr. Tom Malot, contractor and developer of Valley Estates, was recog- nized and spoke of the sanitary sewer lines' and related problems. Mr. Malot stated that his development is progressing to a point that will require sanitary sewer service prior to November 1, 1974, as some residents will be occupied prior to that time. The Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority reports the interceptor line will be available some- time in late October or November. A lengthy discussion followed. The question also was brought up as to fees payable to B.C.V.S.A. from the developer of approximately $10,000 as district charges for truck line connection. It was the Council's decision to follow the original agreement that the City install the 4" lift station as agreed and to provide service when needed. A motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Mills to have Mr. Young draft a letter announcing our stand that "The West Medford line is not a trunk line, but an interceptor." With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Malot was also advised to secure the required easement for a sanitary service line from the Jackson County Court of Hopkins Road to the point of the interceptor line. Mr. Young reported the activity of the Planning Commission Meeting. The final plat of Scenic Village Subdivision was reviewed and approved with the 12 recommended conditions. (Refer to report of Ron Young setting out the requirements.) During the discussion held, water lines were studied and it was the motion by Bowers, seconded by Mills, that the subdivider. stand all street cut repairs when crossing streets with water lines and also that the subdivider stub an 8" line at a point on the Scenic Junior High School driveway. With all in favor, motion carried with the agreement to be in writing. Parkwood right-of-way was discussed by the Council and Civil Engineer Gene T. Ginther agreed to it being a 421 right-of-way with a 401 street. Motion made by Bowers, seconded by Mills that the street right-of-way be 421 with a 401 face to face of curb. With all in favor, motion carried. A lengthy discussion was held on sharing costs of improvement on that portion of Dobrot Way from Scenic Avenue to Rockway intersection for use by future development. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tall to allow the City Administrator to negotiate with developer IMI of Scenic Village Subdivision for any possible reimbursement of costs from any future or other developer benefiting that portion of the improved Dobrot Way. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by Tally seconded by Bowers to approve the final plat of Scenic Village Subdivision with changes and orders of both the Planning Commission and Council requests. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Young advised the Council that a charge should be considered for tank truck hauling water from the City water system. Mr. Young stated that Mr. Smith, owner of Horse Arena, Chickory Lane, has been taking water for dust control, etc. with a load capacity of approx- imately 1,000 gallons. Discussion was held. Motion made by Mills, ''♦ seconded by Snook that a charge of $1.50 per 1,000 gallons CD to the City for any person taking water from City hydrants.beWithd all in favor, motion carried. A Cti City Administrator Ron Young referred to correspondence of State of Oregon Department of Highway and Southern Pacific Railroad regarding signal controls at Pine Street and future Manzanita Street crossings. Mr. Young also stated that Central Point has established a priority #6 in line for a Federal Grant with the City having to pay 10% of the project cost. Discussion was held relating to the possible Manzanita crossing. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Mills that City Administrator Ron Young proceed with negotiation to secure the funds also with the Manzanita railroad crossing through the State Highway /II and Southern Pacific Railroad Company. With all in favor, motion carried. Doctor Claude Lewis was recognized by the Chair and spoke to the Council regarding his desire for a public easement over City property at the City Granite Pit Mine, Old Military Road. Doctor Lewis stated that he has purchased property in that area and at this point permission is needed to cross City owned property to enable access for development. It was mentioned that other easement rights have been given by the City to the existing road use. Discussion was held. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally that City Administrator Ron Young prepare an easement document for the Council for a possible execution at the next regular meeting. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee presented the study report on the Mazama Village Subdivision Sidewalk Standards. The Mayor stated that a builder had failed to comply to the Sidewalk Ordinance by not installing the walk. It was the instruction from the Council that Mr. Young quote the Sidewalk Ordinance to the builder and property-owner and to allow 30 days for the correction. Mayor McBee read the renewal request of liquor license of Van Wey's Market and Pioneer Club. On question to the Police Chief of any reason for not approving the request, the answer was, "No complaint or reason." Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally to approve the Oregon 141 Liquor License application as presented. Roll call vote; Bowers yes, Mills no, Snook yes, Tally yes. By majority in favor, motion carried. 454 4 Attorney John DuBay presented a Resolution that had been reviewed and studied regarding making Flood Insuranceavailable to residents of Central Point. The Resolution read in part: "WHEREAS, Certain areas of the City of Central Point are subject to periodic flooding from STREAMS, causing serious damage to properties within these areas; and WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally subsidized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this COUNCIL, to require the recognition and evaluation of flood and/or mudslide hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain areas having special flood hazards; and WHEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures to reduce future losses pursuant to O.R.S. #215.515." No questions were raised, and a motion was made by Snook, seconded by Mills to adopt Resolution #186 as read. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Resolution #186 Declared Duly Adopted. (Recognizing and evaluation of flood damage from streams by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, establishing the authority of the City Admin- istrator with responsibility.) Attorney John DuBay presented a proposed Ordinance and read in part: "An Ordinance declaring the Councilts intent to cause the construction of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks along Fourth Street from Oak Street to Hopkins Road within the City of Central .Point, Oregon, and to assess the cost thereof en adjacent property, providing for a meeting of the Council to consider protests against said improvements and providing for notice to owners of adjacent property of said hearing." Discussion was held. No questions were raised, and motion was made by Mills, seconded by Bowers to adopt Ordinance #1172 as read. Roll call vote. All affirmative. Motion carried. Ordinance #1172 Declared Duly Adopted. (Street Improvement along Fourth Street from Oak Street to Hopkins Road.) New Business The proposed petition to annex certain property at a point on West City limits and Pine Street was studied and discussed. It was the opinion of the Council that Mr. Young prepare another petition for the intent to annex additional property other than the Myron Corcoran property in the event the adjacent property-owners may want to become a part of the " area to be annexed. Discussion was held. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Bowers to table the petition as presented and for Mr. Young to contact the other property-owners to establish their views on possible annexation. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee called for the information and petitioner, Mr. Mitchell 11 Hull, regarding the proposed final plat of the North Third Street area subdivision. Mr. Hull, not being present and the requested information unavailable, a motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally to continue any action of the final plat as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Committee Report Street Committee report presented by Councilman Bowers with the following recommendations; Stop sign at Fifth and Laurel for Fifth Street; Stop sign at Dobrot Way and Scenic for Dobrot; 25 m.p.h. sign on Tenth Street controlling speed from Maple to Crest; A below standard street lighting problem on West Pine at Haskell. Councilman Bowers it also reported that no building or Ordinance violation was noted within the Valley Estates Subdivision after checking the complaint of Mr. Frank Norman, South Fifth Street resident. Discussion was held. Motion C". was made by Snook, seconded by Tilly to accept the recommendations of the Street Committee. With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Herb Stamper was recognized by the Chair and spoke as Post Commander of the Myer—Holland Post, American Legion of Central Point. Mr. Stamper presented proposed plans of a new facility in hopes to renew the deteriorated situation. Tentative plans were reviewed of the drawings and a discussion was held. Commander Stamper also announced that membership is needed to support our local Legion. The Mayor and Council agreed that the present condition of the building is a disgrace, and that the City would work and assist in the support towards a better Legion Hall. Unpaid bills were reviewed and studied. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Mills to pay the bills as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. At 10:32 P.M. Councilman Jim Hudson arrived. Chief Sanders spoke to the Council and advised that Mr. Ivis Clay, Jackson County Juvenile Department Counselor, will spend one day a week at the Police Department as a service to local juvenile problems. Sanders presented an agreement from O.S.P to be passed by the Central Point Mayor and Council relating to "Hold Harmless" for classified police information released from the State Police Office. Discussion was held. It was suggested by Councilman Tilly to study the agreement through the City Attorney's Legal Department. Chief Sanders advised that the request is now past due and should be acted upon as soon as possible. The study was conducted during this meeting. Attorney John DuBay advised that he sees no reason for not signing the agreement. Motion was made by Mills, seconded by Tilly to acknowledge the request. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jim McBee called for any further business from the Council and also from the floor. With no further business to be brought before the Mayor and Council, motion was made by Mills, seconded by Snook to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call by the Mayor. With all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. p Approv- ,�/mow -yor Attest: , /4 ' . i .v" City Recorde Approved by me this /1, day of c1,vt7r , 1974. Approv Mayor