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City Council Meeting Minutes
Apri123, 2009
L REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams
Council Members: Allen Broderick, Bruce Dingier, Carcl
Fischer, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were
present. Kay Harrison was excused.
City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle;
Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff;
Interim Finance Director Bev Adams; and City Recorder
Deanna Casey were also present.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Gene Skelton, Central Point Resident
' Mr. Skelton stated that there is a discrepancy in the Parks and Recreation
Activity guide regarding the dates of the Battle of the Bones event. He is also
concerned that the article about the D.A.R.E. cruise states that the location is `To
Be Announced". He was under the impression that the event would be at the
High School as in years past.
Staff will look into the dates for the Battle of the Bones which will be held in
September. The D.A.R. E. cruise cannot be held at the same location as the
Battle of the Bones because alcohol will be served. Staff is confident that the
show and shine will be held at the high school as it has been in the past.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 9, 2009,
B. Approval of Proclamation
Up Day.
C. Approval of Proclamation
Police Week.
D. Approval of Proclamation
Clerks Week.
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designating. May 2, 2009, as City Wide Clean
recognizing May 11 - 15, 2009, as National
recognizing May 3 - 9, 2009, as Municipal
E. Acceptance of Third Quarter Financial Statement.
Allen Broderick made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as
presented. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce Dingier,
' yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion
approved.
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Vt_ ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - No items were removed.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1927, An Ordinance Amending
Central Point Municipal Code Section 1.08.050 Pertaining to City
Measures.
City Administrator Phil Messina stated this is the second reading of an Ordinance
to clarify signature requirements for filing Initiatives and referendums in the City
of Central Point. There were no recommerided changes at the first reading.
Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1927, An Ordinance
Amending Central Point Municipal Code Section 1.08.050 Pertaining to City
Measures. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce
Dingier, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes.
Motion approved.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Establishing Municipal Court Clerk Authority and Municipal Court
Fee Structure.
Interim Finance Director Bev Adams stated the court clerk has documented the
City's municipal court procedures and fees. The document sets up the
"Violations Bureau" which is a means of formalizing practices and fees
associated with the Court Clerk. The $5.00 court technical fee is the only new fee
proposed. This fee will help offset some of the software and training costs
associated with programs needed to implement and track violations.
There was discussion regarding the authority the Judge has to set certain fees
and categories of fines outlined by the State. This fee structure will allow the
Court Clerk to reduce fines as needed if people choose to come in to pay a fine
rather than go to court. Currently the Court Clerk does not have that authority.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve the establishment of the
Municipal Court Clerk authority and the Municipal Court Clerk fee structure
as presented. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Bruce
Dingler, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes.
Motion approved.
IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Council Member Bruce Dingler wanted to inform the Council about a very old
cedar tree that was removed by the city last week. It was one of the oldest trees
in Central Point. Mr. Dingler suggested using the remaining stump as a bench
with a plaque dedicating the bench to the previous property owners.
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Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that the tree was cracked at the lop and
was determined by two arborists that it was becoming a safety hazard. The City
received three bids to remove the tree which included hauling the woad away.
Staff will discuss the possibility of a bench and update the Council.
X_ MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Williams reported that he attended the Budget Committee meetings and a
volunteer recognition lunch at the Red Lion.
XI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - No Report
XII. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that:
• He attended a Chamber Leadership event with the City of Medford Police
Department.
• He attended the Budget Committee meetings.
• He has been informed that the Study Sessions have been changed back
to Monday nights. He asked if that can start in June, he has a conflict on
May 18~' and would like to attend the next study session. It was agreed
that the Monday Night Study Sessions will begin in June.
' Council Members Bruce Dingier, Carof Fischer, and Allen Broderick stated that
they attended the Budget Committee meetings.
Council Member Mike Quilty reported that:
• He attended the Budget Committee meetings and would like to comment
that he liked the shorter presentations this year.
• He attended an Earth Advantage meeting where they provided
information for making your home energy efficient.
XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -There were no Department Reports.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Bruce Dingier seconded, all said "aye" and the Council
Meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the April 23, 2009, Council meeting were approved by the City
Council at its meeting of May 14, 2009. ~~ ~~ // /~
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Mayor Hank Williams
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