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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM090398CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes September 3, 1998 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor McGrath called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Rusty McGrath Council Members: Carol Fischer, Barry Fronek, John LeGros, Mae McDowell, and Bill Walton were present. Duane Christensen was not present due to health problems. City Administrator Jim Bennett; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. MINUTES A. Approval of August 20, 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 Ed Hanson, 20 Kathryn Court, Central Point OR, 97502 Mr. Hanson spoke on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County. He stated that the old Fire Station could still be a great place for a youth center and hoped that Hope Christian Church could reach an agreement to that end. Greg Wicklem, 33 N. Central, Medford OR 97501 Mr. Wicklem is the Executive Director for The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County. He expressed an interest in locating in Central Point for the purpose of providing services to Central Point youth. The Council discussed the lease with Hope Christian and the old fire station. Bruce Sampson, 591 Palo Verde Way, Central Point, OR 97502 Mr. Sampson spoke in favor of the youth center. He felt that the youth center has had a good impact on the youth in Central Point and hopes that is reopened soon. Carol Fischer made a motion to give notice to Hope Christian Church that they are in default of the lease agreement and the City may take steps to recover possession of the property unless the Church can demonstrate to the Council that they are able to continue the viable ~~~ operation of the Youth Center. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed ~~. unanimously. Mayor McGrath closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. V. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Planning Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission Report for the City of Central Point Planning Commission regular meeting of September 1, 1998. 1. Tabled the public hearing and consideration of a request by Ted Branch to develop Griffin Creek Estates pending the results of an offer to purchase part of the property in question. The proposal is a tentative plan fora 15 lot subdivision in the vicinity of West Pine Street and Corcoran Lane in the R-1-8 zoning district. City of Central Point City Council Minutes September 3, 1998 Page 2 Approved a request by the Redha Corporation to subdivide (replat) 11 lots within the Snowy Mountain View Subdivision in the vicinity of Mountain View Drive and Columbine Way in the R-3 zoning district. The replat creates 22 new pad lots in place of 11 lots upon which duplexes were intended. Approved a site plan and a request by the Public Works Department to vary from the side yard setback to facilitate the construction of a new building at the corporation yard located at 399 South 5th Street in the R-1-8 zoning district. 4. Approved a request by Monte and Danika Bischoff to vary from the maximum fence height requirements on property located on a corner at 1029 Brandi Way in the R-3 zoning district. 5. Discussed redefining CPMC in regards to privies located in Central Point. The Commission decided not to recommend any changes at this time. Bill Walton made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for September 1, 1998. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian program Application (Humphrey) Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that the Planning Department and the Public Works Department have worked together to prepare a grant application for funding of Pedestrian or Bicycle Construction Projects on Local Streets. City staff are preparing the application to make bike and pedestrian improvements on 2nd Street between Pine Street and Crater High School. The funding will be 80% State and 20% City. Notification of the award will be given in January 1999. Mae McDowell made a motion to approve Resolution No. 834, A Resolution of the Central Point City Council Endorsing and Approving an Application to the Oregon Department of Transportation for Pedestrian and Bicycle Construction on Second Street. John LeGros seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Jurisdiction of a Portion of Scenic Avenue (Brennan) Public Works Director Lee Brennan explained that the City has been working with the County to transfer jurisdiction of the portion of Scenic Avenue from Highway 99 to the Box Culvert at Nancy Avenue. The County will make a one time payment to the City in the amount of $112,000 as a contribution toward the future improvement of that portion of Scenic Avenue. Carol Fischer made a motion to approve Resolution No. 835, A Resolution Accepting Jurisdiction Over Part of Scenic Avenue From Jackson County. Mae McDowell seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. Street Overlay Project 4A and 4B (Brennan) Mr. Brennan presented the Bid Tabulations for 1998/1999 Street Overlay Project #4A (Crown Ave, Kings Way, Windsor Ave, Princess Way and Victoria Way) and #4B (No. 2nd Street from Hazel to Pine). He explained that only one proposal was submitted, and requested that the Council award the bid to LTM in the amount of $141,690.25 for project 4A, and $51,917.75 for project 46. Barry Fronek made a motion to award Street Overlay Projects 4A and 4B to LTM in the amount of $193,608.00. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. E. A Resolution Declaring a Public Nuisance at 475 Freeman Road and Instituting Abatement Proceedings (Bennett) City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that the premises located at 475 Freeman Road has been cited numerous times for the unlawful accumulation of junk. Despite this and being ordered by the Municipal Judge to clean up the premises, the owner has failed to do so. CPMC 8.04.035 provides that in this situation the unlawful accumulation ofjunk may be declared a nuisance by the City Council and then may be abated in accordance with CPMC 8.04.100. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes September 3, 1998 Page 3 Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnett explained the situation with 475 Freeman Road. He explained that the owner has been very cooperative but has not been able to clean up the area. Mr Bennett explained that if the Council determines that a public nuisance should be declared in this case and orders its abatement a notice has been prepared giving the property owner 10 days to protest the abatement or 30 days to remove the nuisance. If the nuisance is not removed within 30 days, the City may then enter onto the property and remove the nuisance at the cost of the property owner. Mr. Russell Slack, 475 Freeman Road, Central Point OR 97502 Mr. Slack explained to the Council the circumstances leading to the accumulation of junk and stated that he will have it removed with in the 30 days. Mae McDowell made a motion to approve Resolution No. 836, Declaring a Public Nuisance at 475 Freeman Road and Instituting Abatement Proceedings. John LeGros seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. F. Department Reports (Department Heads) Finance Director Bill Brugger reported that the Finance Department has been in training for the updated Springbrook accounting software which will prepare the City for the year 2000 conversion. complemhented seve aeof tthe pt I cepstaff for the work done atlCent aCPark for the s a ation oof play equipment. Print log ortunit r fo~ H stor c Preservat on.thHe allsonstatedd h tblheyVhave asked the State forhan 9 PP Y extension of the Periodic Review. Public Works Director Lee Brennan reported that the play equipment assembly at Central Park went Parlk playhequ'pmentCwillnbeinstilled on Septembe h 19 Band everyone es v e come to come and participate. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT None. VII. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor McGrath reported that Council Member Duane Christensen is in the hospital. He was admitted this morning with a heart attack. It was decided that the City would send flowers. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mae McDowell moved to adjourn, Carol Fischer seconded, all said "aye" and the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the September 3, 1998, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of September 17, 1998. C-~ Dated: ~~~~~ `~~ ~~~~ M-~ ATTEST: Authorized Represent e