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City Council Meetinct Minutes
Mav 14, 2009
I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ill. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams
Council Members: Allen Broderick, Carol Fischer, Kay
Harrison, Mike Quilty, and Matthew Stephenson were
present. Bruce Dingier was excused.
City Administrator Phil
Public Works Director
Deputy Public Works
Director Bev Adams;
were also present.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle;
Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff;
Director Chris Clayton; Finance
and City Recorder Deanna Casey
Gene Skelton -Central Point Citizen
Mr. Skelton stated that they have finished their sponsorship drive and received a
little over $3,200 in sponsorships for the 2009 DARE Cruise. He also stated that
the City should have the City-wide yard sale before the City-wide clean up so that
people have-the ,donation centers to bring items that did not sale of 4he yard
sales.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 23, 2009, City Council Minutes
B. Adopting a Proclamation for Public Works Week .
C. Approval of 4"' of July Street Closures
D. Approval of Selection of Water Rate Study Consultant
E. Approval of Old Fire Hydrant Donation
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Carol Fischer,
yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion
approved.
VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - No items removed.
VII, PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Public Hearing -Resolution No. 1206, A Resolution Adopting a
Supplemental Budget for Fiscal-Year 2008-2009.
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Finance Director Bev Adams presented a Supplemental Budget Resolution
transferring funds for the completion of Don Jones Park. The proposed resolution
will transfer $800,000 from Capital Improvement Revenues to Capital
Improvement Expenses. The additional funds were not anticipated for this
project.
Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. No one came forward, the public
hearing was closed.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1206, A
Resolution to Approve a Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
Mike Quilts seconded. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Carol Fischer, yes; Kay
Harrison, yes; Mike Quilts, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
B. Resolution No. 1207, A Resolution Authorizing a 3.2 % Rate Increase
by Rogue Disposal and Recvcling
City Administrator Phil Messina stated that on April 22, 2009 the Jackson County
Commissioners approved a rate increase request for Dry Creek Landfill. That
rate increase has impacted Rogue Disposals cost of service. Under section 7.3
of our Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement, Roque Disposal is
requesting a 3.2% increase in collection fees effective July 1, 2009. This increase
would raise the typical one-can residential rate by 48 cents to a monthly rate of
$15.44. '
Gary Penning of Rogue Disposal presented a Power Point presentation to
update the Council on how they continue their commitment to the public health of
our community. Mr. Penning explained the process they have made towards
reducing emissions in the valley by retrofitting old vehicles, providing education
to the community on recycling, and launching an E-waste .program. Before
approaching the Cities on the increase they have reduced costs internally so the
inrraase would be minimal.
Mike Quilts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1207, Authorizing a
3.2°k Rate Increase by Rogue Disposal and Recycling. Roll call: Allen
Broderick, yes, Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilts, yes; and Matt
Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
C. Resolution No. 1208, A Resolution Calling a Special Election for the
Purpose of Submitting to the Voters of CenVal Point a Measure to
Abolish the City's Traffic Utility Fee and Replace it with a Motor
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton explained that the recommended
resolution calls for a special election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of
Central Point a measure to abolish the City's Traffic Utility Fee and replace it with
a Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. Currently the City's traffic utility fee is now paid by
every developed residential and commercial parcel in the city and averages
$59.79 annually per household. This measure would abolish that fee and impose
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in its place a motor vehicle fuel tax of three cents per gallon to raise revenue for
the improvement, repair and maintenance of public streets within the city. The tax
is imposed on fuel distributors for the sale of fuel, including diesel. Distributors
will be required to obtain a permit and pay the amount collected monthly to the
city. The election to vote on. the measure ~nrill be scheduled for Tuesday,
September 15, 2009 and shall be conducted by mail by the Jackson County
Elections Department.
Mr. Clayton updated the Council on HB 2001. Currently it is working its way
through legislation. If the State passes this bill as it is currently presented it will
create a moratorium on cities and counties collecting a local fuel tax for four
years. If HB 2001 is approved by the state the city would not proceed with this
measure. However, if the state does not approve this bill and the city waits to
approve the resolution it may be too late to get this to the voters in September.
Staff recommends approving the resolution and beginning the process. If there is
a challenge on the ballot title it could delay the city from submitting the measure
to the County Elections office by the July 16, 2009, submittal date.
There was a discussion regarding HB 2001. If the State approves a fuel increase
but does not place a moratorium on Cities and Counties the Council could revisit
this issue to decide if they are still interested in imposing a local fuel tax to relieve
the citizens of the Utility fee. There was discussion regarding the need to have
matching funds on hand in order to receive state and federal transportation
' funds. Mr. Quilty stated that OMPOC is against the moratorium for the Cities to
create local funding and they have approached the legislators regarding this
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Mayor Williams opened the discussion up to the audience
Lane Colvin -Colvin Oil Distributors
Mr Colvin stated that the Council should not act on this resolution. The state will
come through and the cities will get a fair share of the increased revenue. There
is still time to submit a measure to the citizens after the State has made a ruling
on HB 2001.
Council stated that they are still in favor of focal control so that the money spent
in our city would be used to improve our transportation systems.
Matt Stephenson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1208, A
Resolution Calling a Special Election for the Purpose of Submitting to the
Voters of Central Point a Measure to Abolish the City's Traffic Utility Fee
and Replace it with a Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes,
Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Matt Stephenson,
yes. Motion approved.
D. Ordinance No. 1928, Permitting the Deferral of System Development
Charges on Single Fam11y Dwellings by Amending Chapter 11.12 of
' the Central Point Municipal Code and Declaring an Emergency.
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Mr. Clayton explained that due to the decline in building permits and construction '
the Council has discussed a temporary deferral of SDC fees to encourage the
development of new single-family homes. The proposed Ordinance revisions will
allow a payment of system development charges to be deferred at the request of
the property owner until final building occupancy is requested. At that time the
property owner would be required to qav the SDC's. This will help builders at the
beginning of a project, and the City will collect the SDC's when the property is
ready for occupancy. Currently the SDC's are paid prior to building which takes
money directly out of the projects. This will allow the developers to start the
projects with less out of pocket expenses. Builders will be required to sign
agreements and there are some limits that are included in the Ordinance. The
Building Official has said there are developers interested in this defen•al and
waiting to get things going in the development community.
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Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1928, Permitting the
Deferral of System Development Charges on Single Family Dwellings by
Amending Chapter 11.12 of the Central Point Municipal Code and Declaring
an Emergency. Roll call: Allen Broderick, yes, Carol Fischer, yes; Kay Harrison,
yes; Mike Quilts, yes; and Matt Stephenson, yes. Motion approved.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Council Member Kay Harrison asked how the planning for the Battle of the Bones
was coming along. Citizens have expressed concerns that Twin Creeks Park will '
not be adequate.
City Administrator Phil Messina stated that Parks and Rec Manager Matt
Samitore has been working with this project for several months and researched
different areas that would be able to hold the event. Staff assured the Council
that they have plans in place for security and parking. Mr. Samitore can provide a
full report at the next Council meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT - No Report
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Phil Messina reported that
• There will be a Study Session on May 19th, at 6:00 p.m.
• There will be a Memorial Day event on May 25"', at Don Jones Park
starting at 9:00 a.m.
• LOC will be holding a session in Medford to give Cities a chance to talk
about what works and doesn't work with communications between the
Cities and State agencies. He will be attending this session on June 10"'
at 5:30 p.m. in the HEC building for RCC/SOU in Downtown Medford.
Council members are invited to attend.
COUNCIL REPORTS '
Council Member Mike Quilts reported that he:
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• Attended an OMPOC Quarterly meeting in Salem to testify in front of the
House and Senate about how MPO's help regions.
Council Member Allen Broderick reported that he attended the proclamation
signing wilh all the students after the last council meeting. He also attended his
first School Board Meeting.
Council Member Kay Harcison reported that
e She attended the Citywide Clean up and was very impressed with the
amount of volunteers.
• She attended the Water Commission meeting
She attended the Rogue Valley Sewer Services Meeting.
Council Member Carol Fischer stated that she would like to recognize what a
great iob the Central Point Police does since it is National Police Officers Week.
She also stated that she attended the Citywide Clean up.
Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he attended the SOREDI Board
meeting where they talked about Enterprise Zones.
XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that
' • staff is ready to correct the parking in Twin Creeks. Council is in favor of
changing the direction of that parking.
Rumble bars will be installed on Vilas/Hamrirk at the location of Don
Jones Park in an attempt to slow traffic until the traffic lights are installed
at the end of the summer.
• The city did not receive the grant for Hwy 99 restructure this year.
• Next week is National Public Works week they will be holding events for
school kids at the Public Works Yard.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION -none
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Matt Stephenson moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, all said "aye" and
the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the May 14, 2009, Council meeting were approved by
the City Council at its meeting of May 28, 2009.
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Mayor Hank Williams