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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSM082106CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Study Session August 21, 2006 ~J MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ATTENDEES Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Kay Harrison, Bruce Dingier, and Mike Quilty were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; Parksand Recreation Director Katherine Boxer; Community Service Officer Ron Barnett; Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti, and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. III. BUSINESS A. Mandatory Garbage Service Presentation :1 Community Service Officer Ron Barnett reported on the amount of garbage generated by a single family residence. He stated that some families do not pa for garbage pick up, but store their trash until they can make a trip to the dump. This type of practice causes problems with smells, and rodents. He stated that he receives calls about residents that have trash piles in truck beds or on trailers. Citizens call regarding the odor and the rodents that are attracted to this type of environment. Mr. Barnett presented sample ordinances that are directed at rental units. He recommends an ordinance making, it mandatory for all residents to have garbage service of some kind. If a complaint comes to the city regarding garbage it will enable the city to cite the owner of the home. They would be sited on a daily basis until they are in compliance with city code. He is not in favor of regulating only rental units. It should be any property. This is a wide spread problem through out the City, not just for rental properties. An ordinance can be worded to allow time for compliance prior to being cited by the Community Service Officer. Mr. Barnett stated that currently we send out 5,638 water bills, Rogue Disposal reports 4,800 garbage customers in the city limits. That leaves over 800 properties unaccounted for when it comes to removal of garbage in the City limits. Conclusion: Staff will bring back an Ordinance on Mandatory Garbage Service for all zones. B. Update on Gym, Public Safety Goal, Parks Funding, SDC's and Grants. Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer and Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore started a discussion regarding the events and classes that happen at the Central Point Elementary Gym which the City owns. The Parks and Rec department rents the gym to other entities and schedules classes in the gym. It is a great asset to the City, but has become a liability because of the age of the building. They explained the current budget and projected revenue. There is a shortfall from a decrease in building permits and SCD fees. Deputy Public Works Director Chris Clayton stated that the gym is failing. There are several structural, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Asbestos and ADA compliance issues with the old gym. There was discussion regarding the current use of the gym and the community need for a gym. The options and recommendations are: Option 1: $1.9 Million to renovate the existing building. Option 2: $2.2 Million to demolish and rebuild a new gym in the near future. Option 3: $65,000 to demolish the gym with no plan to rebuild in the near future. Staff recommends immediate closure of the gym. The building should be demolished saving as much of the good wood from the floors and bleachers as possible. The City should begin discussions for a community building soon. When there is discussion regarding a new community center the Police Department would be interested in a joint use facility. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti stated that the building has a lot of issues. The 1.9 Million estimate is not a guarantee that the building could: be renovated enough to be safe for the public. Conclaasion: It was decided that staff should return to Council with a proposal to demolish the building. There would be discussion in the future about a community center. They should salvage items that can be used in a new facility. IV. ADJOURNIViIENT The Study Session for August 21, 2006, was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.