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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM100198CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 1998 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Rusty McGrath Council Members: Carol Fischer, Barry Fronek, John LeGros, Mae McDowell, and Bill Walton. Duane Christensen was absent. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. MINUTES A. ~proval of September 17. 1998, City Council Minutes Mae McDowell made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Chuck Root from Bear Creek Valley Sanitary Authority addressed the Council regarding their five year agreement with the City for sanitary sewer services. He reviewed projects that have been completed over the past two years. He explained that it has been a very busy two years replacing old systems, while working closely with City staff. He believes that the major expenditures have been completed, and said that he has enjoyed working with City staff and looks forward to the next three years. Mayor McGrath closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. V. BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. , An Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.52 and 13.04 of the Central Point Municipal Code Regarding Administrative and Utility Fees (Brugger) Finance Director Bill Brugger explained that in order to recover costs to the City for processing dishonored checks, administering delinquent accounts, and reconnecting water service, staff believes that an amendment to the Municipal Code is necessary. He hopes that this amendment will help to modify the behavior of customers who have taken advantage of the present system which increases costs to both the City and other utility customers. City AdministratorJimgennett explained thatthis was the first reading of the Ordinance and recommends a motion to pass forward to a second reading. Mae McDowell made a motion to pass forward to second reading Ordinance No. 1797, An Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.52 and 13.04 ofthe Central Point Municipal Code Regarding Administrative and Utility Fees and to waive full reading in the interest of saving time. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. City of Central Point City Council Minutes October 1, 1998 Page 2 B. Department Reports (Department Heads) Finance Department: Bill Bruggerstated that Building Permits have increased overthe last month and next month should show another increase. Police Department: Chief Mike Sweeny stated that they had two police reserve (chaplain) officers sworn in this week. Public Works: Public Works Director Lee Brennan showed the Council pictures taken during the play equipment installation at Central Park. He updated the Council on the work at Flanagan Park which has been delayed because the company installing the concrete curbs is not available until later this month. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator Bennett presented the Council with a letter from Hope Christian Church and Station 7:8. The letter stated that steady progress is being made to expand the hours, increase the number of youth reached, and to create a Board of Directors from local organizations. Mr. Bennett encouraged the Council to attend the League of Oregon Cities annual meeting thatwill be held in November. He stated that ifany would like to attend to please contact the Administrative Secretary and she will make the arrangements. Mr. Bennett stated that he would like to adjourn into an Executive Session after Council Reports. VII. COUNCIL REPORTS John LeGros updated the Council on the deregulation of electricity meeting that he attended in Portland this week. There was discussion on the increase m rates and the options available to the City under deregulation. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session under ORS 192.660(1) at 8:15 p.m. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:50 p.m. Carol Fischer made a motion to approve the 18tAddendum to EmploymentAgreementforthe CityAdministrator. Mae McDowell seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:53 p.m. The foregoing minutes ofthe October 1,1998, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of October 15, 1998. Dated: May r G'