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Home My WebLink AboutCM122674 City Council Minutes City of Central Point December 26, 1974IMI The common council met in regular session, Mayor Jim McBee presiding. Roll call found the following Councilmembers present. Bowers, Hamer, Hudson,, Mills, Snook, and Tally. Also present being City Attorney John DuBay, City Administrator Ron Young, Recorder Edward .Zander, Community Development Engineer Lloyd Replogle, Police Chief Jack Sanders, members of the City Fire Department, Chairman of Planning Commission Don Banks, and a large attendance of interested citizens. Minutes of the December 12, 1974 meeting were read and discussed. Motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Tally to approve the minutes as read. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee called for correspondence and Administrator Ron Young read the following: Letter from Reverend Richard Ralls, Assembly of God Church, regarding Church property on North 10th Street being available for purchase to the City for North 10th Street extension. Numerous items of conditions and terms relating to street and utilities were also read. (Refer to letter) Discussion held. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally that a general study of the issue be made by the Council at an Executive Study Session to be held on January 7, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. With all in favor, motion carried. City Administrator Young read a letter of resignation from Mr. Ron Zieser, City Planning Conmissionmember. The reasons stated for his leaving the Commission was due to not being able to devote the required time to the Commission and an employment conflict. Mr. Young reported that application was made to the Oregon State Highway Division, Motor Fuel Tax Division, for a fuel tax refund in the amount of $911.89. Acknowledgment to the request only allows a 15 month claim. The City share being $679.42. Administrator Young also reported that the Oregon State Highway Division, Traffic Department, acknowledged the City request of "Up-Town, Freeway Signing." The letter stated that a study will be made of the reported problem. Mayor McBee called for the Planning Commission report of the December 17, 1974 meeting. Mr. Young referred to the report of Commission recommendations. 1. The tentative plot plan of a West Pine proposed subdivision was so recommended to the Council with noted correction. (Developer Myron Corcoran) 2. The Mobile Home Park Ordinance was presented to the Council in its final state. Mayor McBee referred to the Corcoran Subdivision as item one to be 11 discussed. Miss Inge Gruber, representing Myron Corcoran, spoke to the Council regarding a City request of a 10' deeded right-of-way. Miss Gruber advised that her client was not satisfied with the City's proposal, however, a 30' setback was suggested for development on the property fronting Pine Street. Discussion was held. It was pointed out that the additional 10' of property is needed for the widening of Pine Street to a possible four (4) lane roadway and sidewalk for the near future. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally to accept the Planning Commission report Items 1 through 6 and refer the area plat for further study by the Council. Roll call vote: Bowers yes, Hamer yes, Hudson no, Mills yes, Snook yes, and Tally yes. By majority in favor, motion was carried. vol Mayor McBee presented the recommended proposed Ordinance establishing standards for construction and maintenance of Mobile Home Parks. Attorney DuBay read the text with discussion at intervals. Mayor McBee referred to Page 4, Section 5, Subsection "B". Mr. Boitano, representing Greenbriar Mobile Home Park, spoke about the section relating to existing parks. Mr. Herman Aurich, Chairman of the Mobile Home Park Association, advised to continue the passage of the Ordinance for his study. Mayor McBee stressed the issue that a moratorium had been placed on mobile home park development in Central Point for over 15 months. Many hours of study has been directed by both Planning Commission and Council into this proposal, and if any suggestions are forthcoming for discussion, the Council should consider finalizing the legislation at this meeting. Further discussion was held and 111 the amendment to Section 5, Subsection "B" was so recommended. Following a lengthy discussion, motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Snook to accept the proposed Ordinance as read with the amendment of Section 5, Subsection "B", and reading in part: "Existing Parks. Applications for license for an existing park shall be filed with the City Recorder on forms provided by the City accompanied by the applicable license fees. The City Recorder shall forward such appli- cation promptly to the City Administrator who shall provide for an examina- tion of the park prior to issuance of a license. A conditional business license shall be issued if the examination of the park reveals any condition or facility that does not meet the standards set forth in sections 9(a) and (b) of this ordinance, provided the owners of the park sign an agreement providing for the construction, installation, or modification of any improve- ments as required by such subsections within a reasonable time as the City Administrator may determine. If the examination by the City Administrator reveals the condition and facilities of the park meet the standards herein set forth in sections 9(a) and (b), a regular business license for operation of the park shall be issued." Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1190 Declared Duly Adopted. (Mobile Home Park Ordinance) Councilman Jim Mills made a motion, seconded by Hudson to remove the moratorium of mobile home park development effective January 26, 1975 to coincide with Ordinance #1190 as to its effective date. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. re;ti Z5 Old Business Mayor McBee announced that this portion of the meeting would be a public 1,1 hearing as advertised on the issue of withdrawing certain property recently annexed from the Central Point Rural Fire Protection District and Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority District. The Mayor called for any questions from the floor and Council. With no questions brought before the Council, the public meeting was ordered closed. At this time, Attorney DuBay read the proposed Ordinance, and reading in part: "An Ordinance Withdrawing Certain Property Recently Annexed To The City Of Central Point From The Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority And From The Central Point Rural Fire Protection District." By no questions raised from members of the Council, motion was made by Snook, seconded by Hamer to adopt Ordinance #1191 as read. Roll call vote, 11' in`favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1191 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor Jim McBee presented the agreement of Rogue Valley Council of Aging (Central Point Drop-In Center) and City of Central Point. The agreement was studied and no questions were raised. Motion was made by Snook, seconded by Tally that Mayor McBee execute the agreement as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. The Mayor and Council held a general discussion on land appraisal charges. It was reported that the appraisal fee for the Ed Soltis property would be approximately $800. The Council advised to consult with other appraisers for a price quote. Mayor Jim McBee presented a Supplemental Budget 1974-75 for the City of Central Point and said that anyone present wishing to speak to the Council on this issue would be heard. City Administrator Ron Young read the doc- ument to the public with no questions regarding the transfer of funds. Discussion was held. The Resolution was presented, and reading in part: "A RESOLUTION amending the 1974-75 budget by making budgetary transfer of appropriations within the general fund and authorizing transfer of other funds." "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON, that for the purpose of correcting inadequacies in budgeted appropriations hereinafter noted by the transfer of funds from budgeted appropriations which were in excess of need for said items and from other funds, the following transfers for fiscal year 1974-75 are hereby authorized." 74. BUDGET 11 Increase Amended_ (Decrease) Budget General Fund: Resources "701" Administrative Grant $ 5,000.00 Transfer from Sewer 34,000.00 Improvement Fund $ 5,000.00 $39,000.00 34,000.00 +1041 TOTAL $39,000.00 tt, Requirements $ 1,500.00 ;1'' Personal Services $ 1,500.00 37,500.00 Materials and Services 37.500.00 $39,000.00 TOTAL $39,000.00 Street Fund: Resources Unanticipated Additional Share of $ 8,000.00 Highway Revenue $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 TOTAL $ 8,000.00 Requirements $ 1,500.00 Personal Services $ 1,500.00 6,500.00 Materials and Services 6,500.00 $ 8,000.00 TOTAL $ 8,000.00 Sewer Fund: Resources Transfer from S. 4th St. $16,000.00 Sanitary Sewer Fund $16,000.00 $16,000.00 TOTAL $16,000.00 Requirements $ 1,500.00 Personal Service $ 1,500.00 14,500.00 Material and Services 14,500.00 $16,500.00 TOTAL $16,000.00 Revenue Sharing: Shop Addition (Encumbered by 1973-74 Budget) $ 3,039.00 The above resolution passed by the Council in open session the 26th day of December, 1974. /s/-Jim A. McBee Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Edward J. Zanderii City Recorder Motion was made by Tally, seconded by Bowers to adopt Resolution #193 as read approving the Supplemental Budget. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Resolution #193 Declared Duly Adopted. Mayor McBee presented the employment and salary agreement for the office of the City Administrator. The Mayor referred to the Executive Study Session in which this matter was brought up for consideration. Discussiam was held. Motion was made by Bowers, seconded by Tally that Mayor Jim McBee execute the agreement as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried. Bills for payment were studied and found to be in order. A motion was made by Tally, seconded by Mills to pay the bills as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Mayor McBee advised that Councilman Jim Hudson is ending his Council career at the next regular meeting. The Mayor thanked Jim for his outstanding service to the Central Point citizens and that this Council will miss him. There being no further business to be brought before the Mayor and Council, motion was made by Hamer, seconded by Snook to adjourn to the next regular meeting or to the call of the Mayor. With all in :favor, motion carried. LIMeeting was adjourned at 10:14 P.M. 001 Approv l % ' 'ayor ` Attest: 44112,,• AFL/1 L� e,4%Sr/ City Recor 1201 (:: \Approved by me this _23 day of P1014.444,64,0 , 1974. Approv '4 162eimi‘ar Mayor