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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM032207 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 22, 2007 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 111. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Becca Croft, Bruce Dingier, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Matthew Stephenson, and Mike Quilty were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Lieutenant Chuck Newell; Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. 1 IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of March 8, 2007, City Council Minutes B. Parks and Recreation Foundation and Commission report C. 2007 Fund Exchange Agreement for Scenic/Upton/10 D. Acceptance of Beebe Road Waterline Bid E. Joint agency memorandum of understanding between the City of Central Point and Rogue Valley Sewer Services Council Member Croft stated that she had a conflict of interest with Item E and would like to remove it from the Consent agenda for a separate vote. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve all but item E of the Consent Agenda. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Kay Harrison made a motion to approve item E of the consent agenda. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, abstain; Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 22, 2007 Page 2 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance No. 1903, An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code 8.06 Regarding Model Aircraft Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that this is the second reading of an Ordinance cleaning up a conflict between a current ordinance and the new park ordinance allowing model aircraft in posted city parks. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1903, An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code 8.06 Regarding Model Aircraft. Matt Stephenson Seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, no; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1130, A Resolution Adopting a New Plumbing Fee Schedule Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that the cost of doing business has significantly increased over the past years. The department is charged with the task of building a reserve fund which can be used to finance inspection liabilities, anticipate major capital expenses and/or ensure sufficient funds to maintain staffing levels during economic fluctuations. Adoption is necessary to adequately cover the cost of inspections, plan review, permit issuance, and to build a reserve fund. Notices have been provided and published. There have been no inquiries from the public regarding the increase. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1130, A Resolution Adopting a New Plumbing Fee Schedule. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. C. First Reading, An Ordinance Adopting New Building Codes Mrs. DeBenedetti explained that this ordinance brings current Title 15, of the Central Point Municipal Code. Proposed changes update code section numbers and clarify or update language. Adoption of the Ordinance does not affect the Building Department fee schedule. Building Codes are generally readopted every three years coinciding with the adoption of national codes. Kay Harrison made a motion to move to second reading An Ordinance Adopting New Building Codes. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. D. Resolution No. 1131, A Resolution Directing Staff to Submit Grants to the State of Oregon Large Project Grant Request for Don Jones Memorial Park. City of Central Point . _ .. City Council Minutes March 22, 2007 Page 3 Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore stated that staff has been working on a grant from the State of Oregon for a Local Government Large Project Grant request for Don Jones Memorial Park. The City is requesting $200,000 from the State in collaboration with the $500,000 the City will be budgeting for next year. As part of the grant request the City needs approval from the Council in the form of a resolution. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1131, A Resolution Directing Staff to Submit Grants to the State of Oregon Large Project Grant Request for Don Jones Memorial Park. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. E. Resolution No. 1132, A Resolution Approving a New Collective Bargaining Agreement for Police Employees City Administrator PhilMessina stated that the City and Police Department representatives have come to an agreement for the 2007 Police Union Contract. The Police Department Union members ratified the contract last week. Staff will begin work on the o#her Union Contract in the next few weeks. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1132, A Resolution Approving a New Collective Bargaining Agreement for Police Employees. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VIII. COUNCIL BUSINESS Council Member Kay Harrison asked when the City would begin looking for a new Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Messina stated that the position will not be recommended to be filled in the Budget process. this year. Matt Samitore will step in and fill the position until further notice. Staff will be re-evaluating the position overthe next year. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that he: • Attended the Study Session. • Attended a meeting to discuss the RPS process and the issues that Central Point is having with the loss of land asked for. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that staff needs three Council members to be on a Street Utility Ad Hoc Committee. Kay Harrison, Mike Quilty, and Bruce Dingler volunteered. Becca Croft stated that she would be a back up. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 22, 2007 Page 4 XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Mike Quilty reported that: • He attended an RVACT meeting • He attended the Study Session • He has had several meetings in Salem regarding transportation. Kay Harrison reported that: • She attended a Fair Board meeting • She attended the Study Session • She attended the MPO PAC meeting • She attended the RVSS meeting • She attended the Medford Water Commission Board meeting. Dick Halley reported that he attended: • the Rogue Federal Credit Union Grand Opening • a Chamber meeting • the Study Session Bruce Dingier stated that he attended the Study Session. Matt Stephenson reported that: • he attended the Rogue Federal Credit Union Grand Opening • he attended the Study Session XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • the rubber sidewalk will be finished this week if the weather stays nice • staff is in the process of checking fire hydrants, and completing facility maintenance work orders • staff has been working on personality profiles • the 9~' Street project paving should. begin April 2"d if the weather holds • the Beebe Road waterline project is scheduled to begin in Mid-April • he has been working on next years budget items Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore reported that: • staff is working on the grant for Blue Grass Downs Park • they have received a grant for DASC Scholarships • the Friday night movies in the park and the down town festival will be combined for this summers events • the Recreation Department and Police Department are partnering on internet security classes • staff will be holding a bike fair on May 19tH Police Lieutenant Chuck Newell reported that: • the House Committee on Judiciary is presenting bills targeting internet predators City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 22, 2007 Page 5 • he attended a Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Awards Ceremony • the department has received a grant to work with decoys for purchasing alcohol Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that she has been taking code update classes and working on next years budget. Human Resource Manager Barb Robson reported that: • she has been working on union negotiations • the Communications Committee has come up with a draft Communications Policy • she has been updating job descriptions XII: ADJOURNMENT Mike Quilty moved to adjourn, Dick Halley seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 22, 2007, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 12, 2007. Dated: Y / 3~D~ Mayor Hank Williams ATTE~ City Recorder