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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM052799CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes May 27, 1999 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: Carol Fischer, Bob Gilkey, David Gilmour and Donna Higginbotham. Garth Ellard and Bill Stults were not present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. A~~roval of May 13, 1999, City Council Minutes Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Cheyla Breedlove -Crater High School Junior, Central Point Citizen Ms. Breedlove presented a storm drain stenciling project that she has been working on throughout the valley. She stated that through the assistance of City staff and Rogue Valley Council of Governments she has stenciled storm drains as a reminder not to dump toxins and other waste in to the storm drain system. Mayor Walton closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. VII. BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 1804, An Ordinance Withdrawing 8.23 Acres of Land Located on the Southeast Corner of Taylor and Grant Roads from Jackson County Fire District #3 (37 2W 1066 Tax Lot 300) Second Reading Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that this is the second reading of an Ordinance withdrawing 8.23 acres of land from Jackson County Fire District #3 located on the Southeast Corner of Taylor and Grant Roads. Bob Gilkey made a motion to approve Ordinance 1804, withdrawing 8.23 acres of land on the Southeast corner of Taylor and Grant Roads from Jackson County Fire District No. 3. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Denying Modification of Conditions of Approval of the New Haven Estates Subdivision. Mr. Humphrey stated that the applicants have submitted a letter withdrawing the appeal regarding the Planning Commission decision of April 6, 1999. C. Final Report on Establishment of a Street Systems Development Charge Public Works Director Lee Brennan presented the final report on the Street Systems Development Charge for the City of Central Point. He explained that the report provides a City of Central Point Council Minutes May 27, 1999 Page 2 proposed methodology and assumptions to be used for the possible adoption of Street SDC's for the improvement of collector and arterial streets within the City. The report also presents a capital improvement plan with estimated costs for improvements to the City's collector and arterial street system. He stated that the Technical Advisory Committee met on May 20, 1999, and an average trip length of 3.7 miles was decided upon. Council member Gilmour stated that he would like to see the average trip length reviewed on a regular basis. City Administrator Jim Bennett explained the next step to establishing street SDC's would be for the Council to hold a public hearing for the adoption of a resolution establishing Street SDC's. Donna Higginbotham made a.motion to schedule a Public Hearing on June 10, 1999 for the presentation of a Resolution adopting Street SDC's for the City of Central Point. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Carol Fischer, no; Bob Gilkey, yes; David Gilmour, yes; and Donna Higginbotham, yes. Motion carried. D. Department Reports Public Works Director Lee Brennan reported that: Assistant Engineer Kevin Chrisman-has designed a stickerto be placed on the trash cans around the City. He stated that they are being checked on a regular basis and only one resident has requested that a can be removed from the corner of Oak and Bigham Streets. Mayor Walton stated that the City should move this trash can to another location. the barricade on Cherry Street has caused considerable discussion among residents of the City. He explained the reasons for the barricade and the options available due to the width of the street. Carl Northern, 359 North First Street. Mr. Northern stated that he never wanted the street to be barricaded once it was paved. He did have problems with the dust but would like the barricade removed now that the street is paved. Elroy Sutton, 401 North First Street. Mr. Sutton is requesting to be allowed to park along Cherry Street. He stated that he does not want this section of Cherry Street to be no parking. Mr. Brennan stated that for safety purposes he would suggest only two parking spaces on the North side of Cherry, and that the rest of the street should be no parking. Bob Gilkey made a motion to remove the barricade on Cherry Street and yellow stripe the street for no parking leaving two parking spots along the north side. Mayor Walton asked the residents to try this solution for a few months and, if there are problems, they may return to the Council to review the issue. Planning Director Tom Humphrey reported that: a community meeting was held on May 24, 1999, to get citizen input on the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The turnout was excellent and a number of good ideas were discussed with city staff and the project consultants. the Growers Market has been a success and turnout has been good. They expect attendance to increase in the next month when there will be more vegetables available. City of Central Point Council Minutes May 27, 1999 Page 3 Finance Director Bill Brugger reported that: - the approved budget will be available June 4, 1999, for public review. - the new Court System program is complete and is now being used. He stated that the program is Y2K ready. VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: - the park land purchases for the Vilas Road area are both in escrow. When the transaction is completed, this will provide the City with 9.2 acres of park land. - there will be a representative from BCVSA to update the Council and discuss annexing the City of Central Point into the BCVSA system. - the possible topics for the Study Session for Tuesday, June 15, 1999, could be annexations or city parks. The Council agreed that they should continue with the discussion on annexations. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS Council member David Gilmour updated the Council on the School District #6 Bond Measure. Council member Donna Higginbotham reported on the Rogue Valley Council of Governments meeting regarding the ACCESS food share program. The financial situation of the program is unstable and they may be approaching the cities for financial assistance. Council member Bob Gilkey suggested that the school district could raise funds more quickly for building additional classrooms by relocating some of its existing facilities and selling some of its real estate for other development. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton updated the Council on a passenger train operation in the Rogue Valley that will be tested on June 20, 1999. XI. ADJOURNMENT Donna Higginbotham moved to adjourn, Bob Gilkey seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the May 27, 1999, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of June 10, 1999. Dated: (~-Lt~.gct ATTEST: Authorized Represen tive h ayor Bil( Walton CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 1, 1999 ii I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Walton called the special meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: Carol Fischer, David Gilmour, Donna Higginbotham and Bill Stults. Garth Ellard and Bob Gilkey were not present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; and Attorney David Ingalls were also present. III. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council adjourned to executive session at 5:37 p.m. under the provisions of ORS 192.660 (h). No final action was taken. The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:47 p.m. IV. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:48 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the June 1, 1999, City Council special meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of June 10, 1999. Dated: ~-t~t•9q ATTEST: Authorized Representa ve ~ Ge~l1 ~ t.~ ^~. Mayor Bill Walton