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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM012204CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2004 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I1. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Nate Banry, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Donna Higginbotham, Mike Quilty, and Bill Stults were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Hanson and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Aparoval of Januar~8, 2004, City Council Minutes Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES No public appearances VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Public Hearing -first Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 12.20, Title 15.20 and Title 17.57 of the Central Point Municipal Code, Placing Fence Regulation in the Zoning Code to Better meet Federal Flood Prevention Requirements, Simplify Enforcement and Create Internal Code Consistency Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained that the Planning Department assumed responsibility for applying, inspecting and enforcing the `fence ordinance' earlier this year. The current Ordinance is labor intensive and staff would like to make the ordinance easier to understand and apply. Central Point is one of the few local jurisdictions that have a fence ordinance. Most contractors are familiar with the ordinance and the proper placement of fences, but fail to City ol'Centrel Point G'nuncil Minutes ,Janu~y22,100~ Pic 2 apply for permits. This results in staff visits to new developments where fences are already build and then red tagged until the builders come in for permits. The reason for permits is to inform citizens where and how high fences should be built. Staff believes that a more proactive and less regulatory method of providing this information to the public would streamline the fence ordinance. He explained that the areas of concern for the city in regards to fences are those in stream setback areas and public rights-of-ways. Therefore staff recommends 1)move the responsibility for monitoring into the zoning code; 2)better comply with Federal Flood Prevention requirements; 3) simplify the code; and 4) ensure that the code is consistent once it is modified. The Planning Commission has reviewed the new language and endorsed the recommended changes. Mr. Humphrey handed out a new exhibit to be attached to the proposed Ordinance. He stated that the exhibit items will be included in the Ordinance for the second reading. Mayor Williams opened the Public Hearing. No comments, Mayor Williams closed the Public Hearing portion. Kay Harrison made a motion to pass to second reading an Ordinance Amending Title 12.20, Title 15.20 and Title 17.57 of the Central Point IlAunicipal Code, Placing Fence Regulation in the Zoning Code to Better meet Federal Flood Prevention Requirements, Simplify Enforcement and Create Internal Code Consistency. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1002, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 979, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal Year 2003-20041ncreasing Petty Cash Expenditures City Administrator Phil Messina stated that staff is requesting the Council approve an increase in the maximum amount an individual may present to the Finance Department for reimbursement from the petty cash fund. Currently the limit is $30, staff is requesting an increase to $50, and increasing the balance for the petty cash fund from $800 to $1100. Bill Stults made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1002, Amending Resolution No. 979, Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Increasing Petty Cash Expenditures. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. C. Resolution No. 1003, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 979, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal year 2003-2004 Increasing Council Compensation G'lty ofCerltral Point Council Minutes January 22, 2(104 I'~rgc 3 Mr. Messina stated that Council has requested to bring forward for discussion an increase in Council stipend from $125.00 to $150.00 per month. If approved this action will affect the current budget by adding an additional $750 in Council stipend expenditures. There was discussion among the Council as to how long the current stipend has been in place. Dick Halley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1003, Amending Resolution No. 979, A Resolution Adopting General Procedures for Fiscal year 2003-2004 Increasing Council Compensation. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. D. Resolution No.1004, A Resolution concerning DEQ Proposed Changes to The Air Quality Plan for Particulate Matter in the Medford-Ashland Air Quality Maintenance Area Mr. Messina stated that at the Study Session on January 20, 2004, Council reviewed the recommendation from the Department of Environmental Quality to change the industrial growth allowance portion of the current plan. He explained that there are two separate Resolutions, one supports the proposed changes, and one opposes the proposed changes. He stated that this is not a public hearing but if Council wishes they may open the meeting for public input. There was Council discussion regarding the restrictions in place in the valley. The current plan has worked to help the air quality. Even if the recommendations from DEQ are adopted Jackson County will have the strictest standards in the State. Council discussed the types of industry that could come into the area. Mayor Williams opened the discussion for public input. David Gilmour, County Commissioner Mr. Gilmour stated that the County Commissioners voted 2 to 1 against the recommendations at a meeting on January 22, 2004. Current industry did not bank or keep track of credits that would have been available to them for expansion when they had the opportunity to do so. He does not agree with the base line as presented by DEQ. The 17% increase recommended goes to close to the federal minimum. He does not believe that DEQ looked at medical affects on citizens. Health problems would increase with only a 10% increase. Mr. Gilmour suggested that the Council pass a resolution opposing any change to the current standards. Bruce Bauer, Medford resident Mr. Bauer is concerned that the valley has the 3~d highest asthma rate in the State. Particulate matter is a concern for asthma patients. The County and State should be looking to other types of industry to come to our valley. City ol'CentraJ Point Council Minutes ,January 22, 200~~t Page 4 Gaylene Hurley, Medford Resident Mrs. Hurley stated that DEQ used flawed data to estimate air pollution in the valley. What we have in place for our valley works and it should not be changed. The quality of life is good. She stated that there are to many discrepancies in the DEQ report. This should be a public health issue and should not be an industrial growth issue. Mayor Williams closed the public testimony. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No.1004, A Resolution Opposing the Air Quality Plan for the Medford-Ashland Air Quality Maintenance Area Prepared by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Donna Higginbotham seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, no; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. VIII. BUSINESS A. Liquor License Application -Rogue Creamery Mr. Messina explained that the Rogue Creamery is applying for a Liquor License in order to sell wine and beer at this location. The police department has no pertinent information for this request. Bill Stults made a motion to approve the Liquor License Application for the Rogue Creamery. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. B. Appointment to Budget Committee Mr. Messina explained that Andy Tripp has sent a letter of interest to be appointed to the Budget Committee. Mr. Tripp is the Executive Director of the local Boy Scout Council. He and his family have lived in Central Point for eight years. He has extensive experience with non-profit budget issues. Nate Banry made a motion to appoint Andy Tripp to the Budget Committee. Kay Harrison seconded. Ro(( call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. C. Appointment to Planning Commission Mr. Humphrey explained that Rick Perry has resigned''from the Planning Commission leaving one vacancy. He recommends appointment of Christopher Brown, who was just recently appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee. City o/~Cerlda! Point Council Minutes ,January l2, 2004 Page 5 Dick Halley made a motion to appoint Christopher Brown to the Planning Commission. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. D. Appointment to Citizens Advisory Committee Mr. Humphrey stated that with the appointment of Chris Brown to the Planning Commission there will be a vacancy on the CAC. He recommends appointment of Amanda Vaughan. Ms. Vaughan interviewed with the City Administrator and himself in December and expressed an interest in the CAC. Kay Harrison made a motion to appoint Amanda Vaughan to the Citizens Advisory Committee. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams stated that he attended the Study Session on DEQ regulations. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Messina reported that: the Council/Staff retreat will be January 31S' from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. he met with the architects regarding the Library/City Offices design. They will be making a few changes to the outside of the building. he and Tom Humphrey were given a tour of the old Browns Building. The new restaurant and remodel will be a nice addition to Central Point Downtown. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Dick Halley reported that he attended the Study Session on DEQ Standards and will not be able to attend the Fair Board Meeting because of the CAC meeting. Bill Stults reported that: -~ he will try to attend the Fair Board meeting in Mr. Halley's place. RVSS report shows that they have a healthy budget. the Park Commission is researching property for a Dog Park in Central Point. City ofCenU~/ Point TG'outrci/ Minutes ./alfU.vy 22, 200 P,~e 6 Mike Quilty reported that: he attended the Study Session on DEQ Standards the Astronomy class had over 30 attendees this week. Kay Harrison reported that she attended the DEQ meeting in Medford. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Hanson presented the Park Commission Minutes to the Council and reported that she attended aNon-profit meeting and 1.5 million dollars should be coming to the Jackson County area that may be available for grants for after school programs. Finance Director Bill Brugger presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: there will be a CAC meeting at 5:30 p.m. on January 27th at Scenic Middle School to discuss the Scenic Area Master plan. McDonalds has submitted a request to reduce SDC charges. It is recommended that Council have a study session on this issue February 23, 2004. he has been interviewing applicants for the Planning Manager position. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: the Taylor Road rebuild project is out to bid. The project should be complete by late summer. the Penniger Road water line will be upsized to 16 inch water line in early spring/summer. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Dick Halley moved to adjourn, Nate Banry seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p. m. The foregoing minutes of the January 22, 2004, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of February 12, 2004. ~` P Dated: Z - t"3--au{ ~~2 Mayor Hank Williams ATTE City Recorder