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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM091274 .4416 Council Chambers /II 250 East Pine Street September 12, 1974 The City Council met in regular session with Council Chairman Howard Tally presiding at 7:30 P.M. Poll call found the following Councilmembers present: Bowers, Hamer, Hudson, Snook, and Mills. Absent being Mayor Jim McBee and City Recorder Ed Zander. Also present were Attorney John DuBay, City Administrator Ron Young, Public Works Supt. Vern Capps, City Engineer (Community Development Engineer), Police Chief Jack Sanders, Planning .04 Commission Chairman Don Banks, and a few interested citizens. if Minutes of the regular meetings of August 8th and August 22nd were ;.4.' discussed. By no questions raised, motion was made by Bowers, seconded C by Hamer to approve the minutes as read. Personal Appearances Orville Hamer was asked by Chairman Tally to read the September 3, 1974 Street Committee: Report. A correction was made by Councilman Snook referring to number one of the Street Committee Report. Councilman Snook said the overlay was on 5th and Hazel to Manzanita and not Mazama as stated in report. Discussion held. Chairman Tally asked the people on street violations to address the Council. Glen Turnbull, 120 Cupp Drive, was recognized and spoke of his fence violation. The Ordinance which the fence violates was passed in 1966. Mr. Turnbull told the Council that he purchased the property in September, 1967 and that he could prove the fence was in existence before the Ordinance was passed. The Council looked and studied the photographs pertaining to the fence violation. Chairman Tally thanked Mr. Turnbull for coming before the Council. Discussion held. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Hudson that the fence at 120 Cupp Drive remain as it was built before the Ordinance pertaining to fences was passed, but that the fence be offset to clear the water meter so that the Public Works crewcould get to the water meter more easily. Poll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. The fence violation at 110 Cupp Drive was the second item of business. The property-owner at 110 Cupp Drive was not present. Chairman Tally asked Admin. Young to contact Owner and ask him that the same be done to his fence as was being done to the fence at 120 Cupp Drive. Short discussion followed. Hamer made a motion, seconded by Mills to offset the fence at 110 Cupp Drive to relieve pressure on the water meter. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the fence at 10th and Manzanita. Bowers motioned, seconded by Hudson that property-owner responsible for estab- lishing fence at 10th and Manzanita be cited for violation of building code and be compelled to remove fence. Roll call vote, majority in favor, motion carried. Chairman Tally asked City Attorney John Dufay to rough draft an Ordinance regarding obstruction to water meters. The violation on 2nd and Push Street pertains to an evergreen bush approximately 7 feet tall and 10 feet in diameter. A few of the Councilmembers said that the bush obstructed the view when coming out of the Crater General Hospital parking lot. Councilman Hamer recommended that the bush be trimmed or removed. Discussion held. Bowers moved, seconded by Mills that City Admin. Young take remedial action to imme- diately remove the obstruction hazard. Lloyd Replogle, City Engineer, (Community Development Engineer), was introduced to the public and Council. Chairman Tally said he would let Mayor Mcnee swear in Lloyd Replogle at the next regular Council meeting. Miss Inge Gruber, speaker for the Corcoran property, was recognized by the Council. She told the Council that she was not on the agenda for tonight's meeting but that she wanted to know what action was going to be taken regarding annexation of the Corcoran property. Chairman Tally told Miss Gruber that the matter would be discussed at the next Council meeting. Miss Gruber asked Chairman Tally if the Planning Commission could do anything, but Chairman Tally replied that it had to go through correct channels and no action could be taken by the Planning Commission before the Council had made their final decision. Old Business Chairman Tally presented the Public Hearing for annexation of certain properties on North 3rd and North 10th Streets, Account No. 37-2W-3A, 6-17, Tax Lots 1300, 1400, 1500. Chairman Tally asked for any comments for or against from the audience. No comments were presented, public hearing was closed. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Snook to adopt Ordinance #1173. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance No. 1173 Declared Duly Adopted. (An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of Contiguous Territory to the City of Central Point at the Intersection of Upton Road and Tenth Street and Withdrawal of Such Property From Central Point Rural Fire Protection District and Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority) Ordinance #1174 to amend Ordinance #1111 was discussed. Motion made by Hamer, seconded by Bowers to adopt Ordinance #1174. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1174 Declared Duly Adopted. (Declaring the Council's Intent to Cause the Construction of Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks on North Third Street Between North Tenth Street and Victoria Way Within the City of Central Point and to Assess the Cost Thereof on Adjacent Property) Chairman Tally opened the Public Hearing for the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and paving on South 4th Street, Oak Street to Hopkins Road. Mr. Ken Damon, 348 Oak Street, was recognized by the Council . Mr. Damon told the Council that he was told the cost for the 4Z. street construction would be $6.00 a foot and now was being told the 141 price would be $9.00 or more. Discussion was held. Mr. Damon told the Council he did not understand that the property-owners would have to pay for excavation also. Mr. Damon said he would gladly pay $6.00 a foot if it could be guaranteed but stated the petition was misleading and misrepresenting. Chairman Tally said that two petitions were presented to the property-owners. One stated $6.00 a foot without sidewalks and the second petition stated $9.00 a foot with sidewalks. Vern Capps was recognized and said that a six foot strip will have to be excavated from existing paving to curbs before paving is done. Chairman Tally recognized Mr. Merritt Palmer, 234 South 4th Street. Mr. Palmer stated that he carried a petition to the property-owners and 1004 was told by the City that it would be $6.00 a foot. Mr. Palmer stated the only reason the property-owners signed the petition was that it was understood the price would be $6.00 a foot and not $9.00 or more. Discussion was held. Councilman Bowers said that it would be $9.00 for i=1 curbs, gutters, and sidewalks plus $9.00 a square yard for driveways. With no further questions or comments raised, Chairman Tally closed the public hearing. Councilman Snook motioned, seconded by Hamer that Ordinance #1175 be adopted. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1175 Declared Duly Adopted. (Authorizing and Ordering the Construction of Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks along Fourth Street from Oak Street to Hopkins Road Within the City of Central Point, Oregon, and Assessing the Costs Against the Property Benefited by Such Improvement and Providing that Warrants Issued for the Cost Thereof Be General 151 Obligations of the City of Central Point) City Attorney John DuBay read Resolution #187 in its entirety. Discussion was held. Chairman Tally explained to the Council what the procedure would be and then individually asked each Councilman what his thoughts were. Lengthy discussion was held. Chairman Tally said the City Council represents the citizens of Central Point and that they should know when a person is hired by the Fire or Police Departments rather than being told by a citizen. Rowers motioned, seconded by Mills that Resolution Ho. 187 be adopted as written. Roll call vote, majority in favor, motion carried. Resolution ,#187 Declared Duly Adopted. (Establishing ?Tiring Policy For Police and Fire Departments) ?ew Business A joint meeting of the City Parks Commission and Swimming Pool Committee has been set for September 24, 1974 at 8:00 P."". at, Scenic Junior High School. Discussion was held. Donald Banks, Planning Commission Chairman said that one-half of the Planning Commission could not be there because of a special Public Hearing meeting set for the same night. Councilman Bowers suggested that the Planning Commission conduct their business at 7:00, have the Public Hearing at 7:30, and then the Planning Commission could make the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Tally asked Ron to explore the situation to see if the meeting could be set for another day. Admin. Ron Young said he would and then would either telephone or write /51 a letter to each of the Councilmen. F a ti Councilman Mills gave the rest of the Police and Fire Committee Report. Discussion was held. Hudson made the motion, seconded by Bowersithat the highest bid for the police car be accepted. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding consolidation of one fire district for the entire valley. Bowers moved, seconded by Hudson that Central Point refuse the whole report on the fire district consolidation. Roll call vote, majority in favor, motion carried. Councilman Hudson brought up the point of a City employee purchasing merchandise without a purchase order. Discussion was held. Chairman Tally asked Admin. Young to give the department monthly report. Admin. Young commended the Police Department for their work in solving the burglaries around the area and the burglary at Crater High School. Admin. Young also commended Public Works Supt. Capps for his fine work. Chairman Tally read a letter from Sergeant James Corliss on extending his retirement date. Chairman illy moved that Sergeant Corliss remain on the force until such time notified that he is unable to perform his duties. Councilman Bowers seconded the motion. Chairman Tally withdrew his motion and then moved that Sergeant Corliss be granted a one year extension on his retirement and Bowers seconded the motion. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Councilman Ramer read the Street Committee Report regarding North 5th Street. Discussion was held. Motion by Mills, seconded by Hudson to go ahead and complete the project. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. The approval of the bills was discussed next. Jack Sanders was recognized by the Council and he said that Loretta Lane be reimbursed $13.14 for a pair of shoes. Discussion was held on wash and wear uniforms for the Police and Fire Departments. Motion made by Bowers, seconded by Hudson to approve the bills. Warrant No. Amount 948 Jim A. McBee $ 150.00 949 Howard Tally 50.00 950 Calvin Bowers 50.00 951 James Hudson 50.00 952 James Mills 50.00 953 Orville Hamer 50.00 954 Jack Snook 50.00 955 John DuBay 530.00 956 Joe Chastain 75.00 957 Eunice Jones 95.00 958 U. S. Post Office 90.00 959 Don Banks 35.00 960 Lloyd Replogle 100.00 Warrant No. Amount Ill 961 Jim A. McBee $ 155.00 962 American Linen 39.70 963 American Steel 197.77 964 Burroughs Corp 204.97 965 Browns Hardware 13.00 966 Bear Creek Valley San. Authority 136.56 967 Cory Coffee Service 27.50 968 California Pac. Utilities 4.16 969 Dumas Laundry 0 970 Dumas Laundry 3.30 971 George Groom 405.00 wil 972 Hackett Equipment 12.16 Its 973 Hinds Supply Co. 6.35 E:? 974 Sam Jennings Co. 5.00 Q975 M.C. Lininger & Sons 66.38 m 976 Mels Garage 10.00 977 Medford Water Commission 4,661.40 978 Medford Builders Exchange 1.50 979 M. Dale Newton 30.00 980 Petty Cash 30.00 981 Pacific Power & Light Co. 1,462.53 982 Pacific N.W. Bell Telephone 500.06 983 Rogue River Paving Co. 439.14 984 So. Oregon Stationery 18.€8 /41 985 S „: M Parts 75.09 986 Valley Office Equipment 482.00 987 Western Life Insurance Co. 176.00 988 Verl G. Walker Co. 25.00 989 Void 990 So. Oregon Trophy Co. 11.00 991 The Artisan Press 123.95 992 Medford Mail Tribune 37.50 993 Courtesy Chevrolet 99.60 494 Lehman Reloading Service 32.00 995 Grange Co-Op Supply 40.93 996 Stanard and Brown 691.23 997 Radio Shack 26.91 998 Used to replace check #798 8,594.50 999 City of Medford 3,268.52 1000 State of Oregon 78.00 1001 State of Oregon 15.00 1002 U. S. Post Office 90.00 1003 Void 1004 Standard Oil of Calif. 460.71 1005 Payroll Account 3,063.43 1006 Budge-McHugh Supply Co. 1,171.04 100" Payroll Account 23,359.76 1008 Payroll Account 4,695.11 1009 U. S. Post Office 90.00 /1 1010 Harveys Lock Service 4.60 1011 U. S. Post Office 60.00 Approllith ./. U`.orwt _ '.yor Attest: / h44 City Recorder Approved by me this /0 day_of _ —. 1974. Appro 411,10._ Mayor Warrant No. Amount 1012 First National Bank $ 8,973.19 1013 Rogue Valley Council of Governments 496.00 1014 Void