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Home My WebLink AboutCM121274 City Council Minutes City of Central Point December 12, 1974 The common Council met in regular session, Mayor Jim McBee presiding. Roll call found the following Councilmembers present: Bowers, Hamer, Mills, Snook, and Tally. Absent being Hudson. Staff attendance being City Administrator Ron Young, City Recorder Zander, City Attorney DuBay, Public Works Supt. V. Capps, Fire Chief Higinbotham, Community Develop- ment Engineer Replogle, and Police Chief Sanders. Chairman Don Banks of the Planning Commission was present and numerous other interested citizens. vat 11J Mayor McBee presented the minutes of the November 27, 1974 Council Meeting to the Council and called for any questions. Motion was made G1-' by Hamer, seconded by Snook to approve the minutes as read. With all A in favor, motion was carried. Public Appearances Mr. Robert Russell was recognized by the Chair and spoke of his brother's property (Mr. Jack Russell)' 460 West Pine Street) that was annexed by Resolution #168. Mr. Russell contended that certain violations are noted in the annexation proceedings. He stressed that no notification, adver- tisement, or personal information was given to any of the homeowners (3) prior to the annexation. Discussion was held. Mr. Russell indicated that the property-owners may consider a R-3 zone instead of the Automatic R-1 at the time of annexation. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally that the issue be referred to City Attorney DuBay for a complete rendition of the proceedings of annexation and a letter to Mr. Jack Russell would be forthcoming stating the City's poS+ition. With all in favor, motion was carried. Mrs. Susan Taylors correspondence was read and the letter requested that the City place proper signs directing tourists to I-5 Freewaysfrom the area of Old Highway 99 and Pine Street. Discussion held. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Bowers to have Mr. Ron Young contact State Highway Department personnel regarding the issue and attempt to resolve the problem. With all in favor, motion carried. Correspondence was read from Mr. Marion Hull, Hanley Road resident and City property-owner, requesting to withdraw 9.32 acres from the West City limits from the City of Central Point. Mr. Hull also spoke as being land locked and unable to profit from the 9.32 acres now in the City and joining West Pine Villa Subdivision. Mr. Hull mentioned that present zoning of the property is restrictive to any farm use and if a R.F. Zone were possible, he would consider the position on rezoning. (The present tax being over $400.00 per year.) It was suggested that the Administrative Committee study the issue and that Mr. Hull be present during the discussion. Attorney DuBay mentioned that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan should be studied and complied to. 6 ti U Mayor McBee advised that Mr. Young would contact Mr. Hull when the meeting would be held to discuss all avenues. The public hearing was called as advertised on the annexation of South ial First Street property between Cupp Drive and Beall Lane. The Mayor called for any persons wishing to speak on the issue.' Mr. Richard McGinity, First National Bank, trustee of the late John Cupp estate, spoke of certain property in question within the considered area for annexation. Mr. McGinity recommended that annexation proceedings of his property and also mentioned that the six lots are tentatively sold and hopefully to dispose of the property to the perspective buyers.. A letter was read, signed by James Hall, owner of Hydraulic Jack, and owner of certain property in question. The letter mentioned a no vote and does not favor the annexation. By no further questions from the floor or discussion to be held, the Mayor ordered the public hearing closed. Attorney DuBay referred to Annexation Rules and advised that the City is well within the boundary of passing the Ordinance if the Council should favor passing the annexation. Attorney DuBay read the proposed Ordinance, and reading in part: "An Ordinance Providing For The Annexation Of Contiguous Territory To The City Of Central Point Adjacent To Pacific Highway Between Cupp Drive and Beall Land Without An Election, Classifying Such Property As Zone M—1, And Withdrawal Of Such Property From Central Point Rural Fire Protection District And Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority." Discussion held. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Snook to adopt Ordinance #1187 as read. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion al carried. Ordinance #1187 Declared Duly Adopted. Attorney DuBay presented a proposed Ordinance, and reading in part: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1113 to Authorize Increased Interest on Warrants for Payment of Construction." Discussion helld. Motion made by Mills, seconded by Tally to adopt City Ordinance #1188 as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1188 Declared Duly Adopted. City Attorney John DuBay presented a proposed Ordinance, recommends passage, and reading in part: "An Ordinance For A Public Hearing On The Question Of The Withdrawal Of Certain Recently Annexed Property From The Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority And From The Central Point Rural Fire Protection District And Directing The Publication And Posting Of Notice Thereof As Required By ORS 222.524." Upon a call for any questions, Mr. Bob Russell was recognized by the Chair. Mr. Russell naked if properties described within the reading of the proposed legislation included his brother's property, and why, if so, is it being withdrawn from Bear Creek Valley Sanitary District IL and Central Point Rural Fire District. Mayor McBee explained that the proposed public hearing ordinance would be to withdraw these properties from any future bond indebtedness and would prevent the duplication of tax towards fire protection and sanitary sewer service. Discussion held. By no questions raised by members of the Council, motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally to adopt Ordinance #1189 as proposed. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1189 Declared Duly Adopted. Attorney DuBay presented a Resolution for the Mayor and Council, and reading in part: "WHEREAS, an agreement has been presented to the City of Central Point ilk for cooperative development with the State of Oregon by and through its Department of Transportation, Highway Division, for construction of two public parks commonly known as "Mansanita Municipal Parks", Oregon Project No. 848, funds for which are provided through Federal Grants on a cost matching basis, and the City Council has reviewed such project and the agreement with the Department of Transportation and deems it in the public interest of Central Point to authorize making of such agree- ment as in the best interests of the City of Central Point." With no questions opposing, motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally to adopt Resolution #192. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Resolution #192 Declared Duly Adopted. /41 Mayor McBee personally thanked Mr. R. Young, City Administrator, for his effort and hard work in securing for the first time money to assist in formulating funds for a City Park. Mr. Young presented the agreement with Rogue Valley Council on Aging;. Central Point Senior Citizen drop-in Center. It was of Mayor and Council's opinion to review the document and pass on the issue at the next meeting. New Business Mayor McBee advised that a public hearing would be held on December 26, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. on the matter of a Supplemental Budget for the City of Central Point and urged all concerned persons to attend. City Adminis- trator Ron Young stated that a study session is being called with the Council and Budget Committee for December 19, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. Old Business Councilmember Hamer gave the Street Committee Report on the two (2) hour parking. Councilman Hamer stated that he had made a merchant survey and found a 100 percent (1000 support of parking enforcement. It was the opinion of the Street Committee that the recommendation made at a November meeting still stands for the police to continue the enforcement. /41 Bills for payment were presented, studied, and discussed. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Mills, to approve the payment on gills presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Mayor Jim McBee spoke of the Fire Department's Christmas Dinner that he and Councilman Mills attended at which time City awards were given to certain Volunteer Firemen for outstanding service towards thisiwl City during the past years. The Mayor read the awards given to the following members of the Fire Department and their related achievement: 1. Volunteer Fire Captain Everett Bessey had a perfect drill attendance and only missed one drill in the last five years. 2. David Harlacher, Captain of Regular Fire (paid) missed one drill in 1974. 3. Stan Bushnell, Volunteer Engineer, missed one drill in 1974. 4. Al Ziemann, Volunteer Captain, missed two drills in 1974. 5. Bill Kalista, Volunteer, missed two drills in 1974. The Mayor extended his thanks for the City of Central Point to these people of the highest caliber. The Mayor also mentioned other outstanding departments, Police Department, Public Works Department, and all persona of the City SSaff as the most capable employees he has ever worked with. The Mayor especially commented on the North 3rd Street Improvement Project that was done by our City Public Works crew. "Many thanks to all the City employees." City Administrator Ron Young advised the Council and read a letter from Nr. Bob Lee, Manager of the Medford pity Water Commission, stating that a possible water rate increase by the billing date of March, 1975. The letter stated that the Commission would meet on January 6, 1975 as a scheduled hearing and for Central Point to be present. Discussion held. Mayor McBee advised that he would attend the meeting and urged all Councilmembers to be present for the hearing. Administrator Young read a letter from Crater High School Jazz Band Director C. Scott Phillips requesting a business license exemption for his class to sell Christmas trees. Discussion held. Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Hamer to allow the no fee for business license inasmuch as the nonprofit project of selling Christmas trees of the Crater Band is a school project. With all in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held relating to outgoing City Planning Commissionmembers by the first of the new year. Mayor McBee mentioned that Mr. Donald Turner, former Volunteer Fire Chief, has indicated his interest of serving on the Commission when needed. Warrant No. Amount 11 1205 Jim A. McBee $ 150.00 1206 Howard Tally 50.00 1207 Calvin Bowers 50.00 1208 James Hudson 50.00 1209 James Mills 50.00 1210 Orville Hamer 50.00 1211 Jack Snook 50.00 1212 Donald Banks 35.00 1213 Joe Chastain ?5.00 1214 Eunice Jones 90.00 1215 John DuBay 265.00 1,0 1216 U4S. Post Office 90,0 , in 1217 Petty Cash 164.65 0 1218 Petty Cash 400.00 Gz., 1219 Petty Cash 4.39 __ 1220 Eunice Jones 5.00 1221 Payroll Account 50.00 1222 Western Life Ins. Co. 172.00 1223 American Linen 62.90 1224 Void 1225 American Public Works Assoc. 25.00 1226 Void 1227 Calif. Pacific Utilities 38.15 1228 Calif. Pacific Utilities 34.67 11 1229 Cascade Engine Service Co. 25.20 1230 Clyde Equipment Co. 186.32 1231 Void 1232 Void 1233 Crater Lake Motors 2.50 1234 Cory Coffee Service 15.00 1235 Central Point Pharmacy 1.69 1236 Dumas Laundry 16.40 3237 Dumas Laundry 3.30 1238 Electric Supply Co. 16.50 1239 Farrells Glass Service 10.00 1240 Grange Co-Op 36.50 1241 Hinds Supply Co. 35.16 1242 Sam Jennings Co. 5.00 1243 City of Medford 3,066.92 1244 City of Medford 2975 1245 Medford Builders Exchange 18.90 1246 Medford Water Commission 4,222.38 1247 Medford Mail Tribune 6.30 1248 Medford Mail Tribune 131.80 1249 Mels Garage 79.74 1250 McLaren Oil Co. 32.19 1251 Northwest Law Enforcement 23.01 1252 M. Dale Newton 15.00 1253 The Portland Hilton 233.25 11 1254 Power Transmission Products 7.55 Warrant No. Amount 1255 Peters De Laet $ 31.30 [al 1256 Roger Rook 20.50 1257 S and M Parts 7.88 125$ S and MParks 3.26 1259 S and M Parts .70 1260 S and M Parts 6.72 1261 Smythe Electric Service 22.08 1262 Southern Oregon Stationery 48.12 1263 Superior Rubber Stamp Co. 8.83 1264 Stanard and Brown 150.00 1265 Stanard and Brown 74.00 1266 John DuBay 482.00 1267 Void 1268 Texaco 53.24 1269 Utilities Supply Co. 84.54 1270 John DuBay 186.50 1271 Xerox 120.02 1272 Louis Brite Spot 10.65 1273 Leland F. Coats 3.00 1274 Herbert J. Mang 3.00 1275 Arthur A. Hughes 3.00 1276 Edwin J. Putman 3.00 1277 Bettie M. Bruce 3.00 1278 Lewis C. Wilson 3.00 1279 Clyde E. Olson 3.00 1280 Annette K. Anson 3.00 1281 Ethel M. Paull 3.00 1282 Jean L. Morgan 3.00 1283 George W. Jones 3.00 1284 Void 1285 Albert E. Peabody 3.00 1286 Nancy C. Carnahan 3.00 1287 Howard B. Tally 3.00 1288 Ls Vail R. Mclvor 3.00 1289 Robert A. Friesen 3.00 1290 Roy E. Renfro 3.00 1291 Coralee Shoemaker 3.00 1292 Hazel M. Keenan 3000 1293 Constance Allen 3.00 1294 Pacific N.W. Bell Telephone 510.38 1295 Pacific Power & Light 1,475.88 1296 Paicif Power & Light 63.82 1297 Void 1298 Winniford Communications 750.00 1299 Winniford Communications 50.00 1300 Winniford Communications 16.00 1301 Winniford Communications 256.99 1302 State of Oregon Dept. of Rev. Acct. Services 68.00 1,303 State of Oregon Dept. Motor Vehicles 5.00 1304 Void 6-0 Warrant No. Amount 1305 George Groom $ 15.00 1306 Wilburt W. Lull 36.00 1307 Standard Oil of Calif. 520.73 1308 Janice Corbett 30.00 1309 Payroll Account 23,097.50 1310 Petty Cash 60.69 1311 League of Oreg n Cities 140.50 1312 Void 1313 Jackson County Title Div. 99.00 104Apprift 'low% AP ="or C_a Attest: City eco r Approved by me this 2e_ day of p_AA.) � . , 1. 4. Pp A rov- Mayr