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Home My WebLink AboutCM011305 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes January 13, 2005 i. OATH OF OFFICE - 6:30 p.m. Police Chief Jon Zeliff administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Hank Williams. Mayor Hank Williams administered the Oath of Office to Becca Croft, Kay Harrison and Richard Halley. Mayor Williams called a break in the meeting to welcome the new and returning Council members. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1 Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Nate Banry, Becca Croft, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison,and Mike Quilty were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Jill Turner; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor Williams asked if there were any nominations for Council President. Council Member Mike Quilty nominated Dick Halley as Council President. Council Member Dick Halley nominated Kay Harrison as Council President. Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint Dick Halley as Council President. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. City of Central Point City Council Minutes January 13, 2005 Page 2 V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of December 9, 2004, City Council Minutes B. Approval of Contract to Update and Establish SDC's & Fees Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, abstain; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Not items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 1044, A Resolution Assessing Costs of Health and Safety Abatement at 255 N. Sixth Street, Central Point, Oregon (37 2W 03DA TL 12100) Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that on September 20, 2004, the Council declared the property at 255 N. Sixth Street a public nuisance. The owners of record were notified to abate the health and safety nuisance within 30 days. The property owners failed to contact the city or clean up the nuisance. Public Works boarded up the premises and contracted with Malot Environmental Inc. to haul away approximately 16 yards of debris. The City Recorder sent a notice to the owners demanding payment of $2,618.85 as the total due to the City and notified the owners that payment must be received in 60 days or alien would be placed on the property for that amount. The property owners have not reimbursed the City for the Cost of the abatement. The City is requesting Council to pass the proposed resolution placing a lien on the property located at 255 N. 6`h Street, Central Point, Oregon in the amount of $2,618.85. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1044, A Resolution Assessing Costs of Health and Safety Abatement at 255 N. Sixth Street, Central Point, Oregon (37 2W 03DA TL 12100) Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1045, A Resolution Amending the City of Central Point Personnel Policies and Procedures to Provide Clarification to City Policy with Respect to City Employees Serving Active Military Duty Public Works Directorl~ierce stated tha~~t City's Per~bnnel Policies and Procedures deals only with 15 ~~y~eserve milita„,~~r'~,~tra~ lduty. Thy f~urrent Collective Bargaining Agreement be#w~,~~ ~,~e City arid>th~'UWi~n s~~,` ~ states "~ilitary leave of absence shall be granted.-in ap~~('~~nce with ~rl~~~li~ ~~'w". City of Central Point City Council Minutes January 13, 2005 Page 3 The proposed resolution will define "Military Duty", seniority, vacation and sick leave accrual, and reimbursement for COBRA health benefits for a period of up to 18 months, provided that the employee has immediate family covered under the City's health care coverage at time of reporting for duty, and does not have other comparable or better family health care coverage. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Resolution 1045, A Resolution Amending the City of Central Point Personnel Policies and Procedures to Provide Clarification to City Policy with Respect to City Employees Serving Active Military Duty. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Appointments to Planning Commission and Citizen's Advisory Committee Planning Director Tom Humphrey stated that there are presently three vacancies on the Planning Commission. Appointments to the Planning Commission are for four year terms. The Mayor, with the approval of the majority of the council, appoints a Chairperson and Vice Chair for one year terms. The Mayor and staff have interviewed the prospective candidates and recommend appointing Damian Idiart, Mack Lewis, and Scott Mangold to the Planning Commission. Staff would like to recommend Connie Moczygemba as Chair person and Chuck Piland as Vice Chair. The Citizen's Advisory Committee will have two vacant positions if Damina Idiart is appointed to the Planning Commission. These positions are appointed to one year terms and the majority of the members would like to remain on the Committee. The Mayor with the approval of the majority of the council, appoints a chairperson and new members to this committee. The Mayor, and staff have interviewed the prospective candidates and recommends appointment of Joe Thomas and David Painter to the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Staff would like to recommend Walter Moczygemba as chair. Nate Banry made a motion to appoint Damian Idiart to Planning Commission position No. 6. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Nate Banry made a motion to appoint Mack Lewis to Planning Commission Position No. 5. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Nate Banry made a motion to appoint Scott Mangold to Planning Commission Position No. 4. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. City of Central Point City Council Minutes January 13, 2005 Page 4 Nate Banry made a motion to appoint Connie Moczygemba as Chair Person for the Planning Commission. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, abstain; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Nate Banry made a motion to appoint Chuck Piland as Co-Chair for the Planning Commission. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint Joe Thomas to the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint David Painter to the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Mike Quilty made a motion to reappoint Walter Moczygemba, Peg Wiedman, Sam Inkley, Jr., Sam Inkley, Sr., and Herb Farber to the Citizen's Advisory Commission. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Mike Quilty made a motion to appoint Walter Moczygemba as Chair of the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Committee Appointments Mayor Williams stated that he participated in the interview process for the Planning Commission and Citizens Advisory Committee applicants and made the following appointments for Council representation to outside committees: RVCOG Executive Committee -Becca Croft RVCOG Board of Directors -Becca Croft Bear Creek Greenway Committee -Dick Halley Central Point Citizens Advisory Committee -Dick Halley Central Point Chamber of Commerce -Dick Halley, Becca Croft Jackson County Expo Board -Dick Halley, Becca Croft Fire District No. 3 Board -Kay Harrison, Dick Halley, Nate Banry SOREDI -Kay Harrison, Becca Croft School District No. 6 Board Meeting -Nate Banry, Kay Harrison City Schools Meeting -Nate Banry Regional Sewer Rate Committee -Mike Quilty, Kay Harrison City Park Commission -Becca Croft, Nate Banry, Dick Halley Rogue Valley Sewer Systems -Kay Harrison City of Central Point City Council Minutes. January 13, 2UU5 Page 5 Medford Water Commission -Mike Quilty, Becca Croft Alternate RVACT -Hank Williams, Kay Harrison TRADCO -Kay Harrison RVMPO -Mike Quilty Regional Problem Solving -Hank Williams, Kay Harrison Regional Problem Solving Technical Committee -Tom Humphrey, Becca Croft Medford-Ashland Air Quality Maintenance Area -Mike Quilty, Kay Harrison X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • Mayor Williams was the Keynote speaker at a Kiwanis Lunch meeting. • he participated in the interviews for the PC and CAC applicants. • The Thomas Group will be conducting the Community Survey for Central Point. • he has been in touch with Avista representatives and they will be working on updating the franchise agreement. • the Study Session will be held on January 24, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Twin Creeks and the proposals to the LID Ordinance: • The Council meeting on February 10th will be held at the Meadows for a public hearing regarding an LID. • the Council retreat is scheduled for February 4th and 5th in Shady Cove. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Nate Banry reported that: he attended a school board meeting and they are in the process of searching for a superintendent. They are also concerned because enrollment is.down. he had a meeting with Don Pfaff regarding downtown parking and the Pine Street redesign. Dick Halley reported that: • he attended a Chamber meeting and their annual dinner/auction will be at the expo on February 5th • he attended the downtown meeting where 20 - 30 business owners in discussed Downtown Revitalization. Mike Quilty reported that: he will be attending a meeting regarding Highway 62 on January, 24"' MPO will be meeting on January, 27th he will be attending a meeting in Redmond, Washington regarding the West Coast Corridor. City of Central Point City Council Minutes January 13, 2005 Page 6 Kay Harrison reported that RVTD is doing well this year. Becca Croft reported that she attended the Downtown meeting and stated that it is an honor to be serving on the Council. XI1. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ?T -. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • the Police Department has been discussing..a new wayfto do business. A power point presentation is available for Council members to view. • all the Nextell phones are online and in use. • the new graphics are on one of the patrol cars, the others will be phased in as the budget allows. , • staff has worked on a new interagency pursuit agreement. • the department has purchased new computer monitors and donated the old ones to the School District. • he attended a meeting regarding the increase in Meth in the State of Oregon. There will be some community education programs to help fight this growing problem. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • staff held a meeting for downtown merchants to quell rumors regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project and to move forward in a positive manner. The next meeting will be held on February 8th at 5:15 p.m. in the Rostells banquet room. • he has been working with local churches regarding the use of downtown parking lots for downtown employee parking. • he has been working with people to start a spring celebration downtown similar to Medford's Art in Bloom. • during the week of February 14th the City will be holding an event to encourage citizens to help develop public space along Highway 99. Finance Director Jill Turner reported that: • the finance department is fully staffed. Bev Adams, Account Coordinator began work on January 3rd. • the department has been working with new fund numbers and the general ledger. • she has been working on the new Local Improvement District Ordinance that will be coming before the Council at the next meeting. • staff has been working on changes in the utility billing. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: staff did a walk through of the Pine Street/Hwy 99 intersection project. It is within days of being completed. the library project is on schedule. City of Central Point City Council Minutes January 13, 2UU5 Page 7 • staff is working with the Police Department on locating icy spots on City streets. • the Parks 21nd Recreation Department will be moving to the new modular's this week. • hopefully next week the Forest Glenn foot bridge will be installed. • now that the city has jurisdiction over Hwy 99, street signs will need to be replaced with larger more readable signs. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that staff has begun the Excavation/Grading permit processing. XIII. ADJOURNMENt Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Nate Banry seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the January 13, 2005, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of January 27, 2005. ~ Dated: ~/3l b~ Mayor Hank Williams ATTE T: , ~~ City Recorder 1