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City Hall
250 East Pine Street February 4, 1969
Central Paint, Oregon 7:30 P.M.
The Common Council met in regular adjourned session with Mayor Burton
presiding.
Roll call found: Hill, Manasco, Reed, Tonn, Tucker, Van. Horn, present.
- Also present were: Mansfield, Tate and Zander.
Motion by Hill, second Tucker to approve the previous minutes with
the following corrections to be made. Paragraph 7-as per sentence 7
with a large "W" on the word "when". Sentence 4 to read: !'He said he
had been told by a member of this council that the City Administrator's
duties would be directed to him at the January 7 council meeting."
Mayor Burton read correspondence from State Forester regarding City,
State,and Rural Fire Dept. agreement. Comment by Chief Allan Higinbotham
regarding the City share of cost should be discussed further before the
next fiscal year. Tabled. for further study by Fire Committee.
City Attorney Mansfield presented proposed Ordinance, an ordinance
relating to the office of City Administrator and repealing ordinance
No. 488 and Sec. .l-1 of the Code 6f Central Point, 1967. Discussion
held on this by Mayor Burton. Mayor Burton advised to hold the ordinance
to a later point in the meeting, as he had further information on the
subject.
Nomination was made by Mayor Burton for Central Point Airport commission
as follows: Mr. Richard Krupp and Everett Faber. Motion by Manasco
and second by Tone to accept the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried.
Mr. Todd Rowe, 700 N. 3rd Street, presented his request of a~variance
of the Building Code regulating the structure of backyard fences of
6 feet in height. After discussion and a report from Building Inspector
George Gilham, recommending the approval of the change, Councilman
Reed made a motion for granting the request. Second by Tucker.
Motion carried.
Motion by Manasco, second by Hill to approve the bills for the month
of Januray, 1969, for exception of Bryce Townley's statement of
services for engineering on S. 1st Street. Conditional approval of
Mr. Townley's statement was made by Council that councilman Manasco
check with Mr. Townley and approve or disapprove. (Manasco approved
by phone call Feb. 6, 1969.) Motion carried.
War. No.
3230 Payroll Account 5,543.57
3231 P. E.R.B. Soc. Sec. Rev. Fund 1,048.26
3232 Oregon State Tax Commission 337.50
3233 1st Nat'l Bank of Ore., C.P. Br. 1,229.60
3234 League of Oregon Cities Trust 439.68
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3235 Payroll Account 48.00
3236 Aetna Life- Ins. Co. 87.89'
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3237 Payroll. Account 2,400.00
3238 Rogue Federal Credit Union 275.00
323° Volunteer Fire Dept. 250.00
.3240 William Mansfield 225.00
3241 Petty Cash 100.00
'3242 Allen Hill 20.00
3243 Robert Marasco 20:00
3244 Harry Tonn 20:00
3245 Sterling Tucker 20.00
3246 Harold Reed 20.00
3247 A.D: Van Horn 20:00
3248 Ivan Burton 20.00
3249 Bryce Townley _ 420.00
3250 Pacific Power & L;ght Co. 1,125.38
3251 Pacific Northwest Bell Tele. 133.40
3252 California Pacific Utilities 85.50
3253 American Linen Supply Co. 84.35
3254 Jackson County Clerk 3.00
3255 Oregon State Highway Dept. 68.21
3256 M & M Agency 10.50
3257 Valley Janitor Service 85.00
3258 Northwest P~3otocopy Corp. 76.10
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3259 S & M Auto Parts 25.46
3260 The~Artisan Press 21.60
3261 Southern Oregon Stationery 92.99
3262 Alladin Lock and Safe Works 8.50
3263- McLaren Oil Co. 96.85
3264 Barco Supply Co. 4.80
3265 Alexander Hardware ~ 35.93
3266 Atlantic Richfield Co. 14.39
3267 Dick Knight Co. 2,596.58
3268 Western Auto Assoc. Store 2.93
3269 Weiler Oldsmobile 27.08
3270 Grange Cooperative 25.54
3271 Merson Uniform Co. 55.50
3272 Gandee Printing Center 17.00
3273 Oregon Assoc. of Chiefs of Police - 10.00
3274 Central Point Cleaners 25.75
3275 A-1 Telephnna Answering Service 27.00
3276 Alvord and Ferguson ~ 7.95
3277 Power Transmission Products 21.39
3278 Cooks Chemical Toilet Service 15.00
3279 .Oregon Fire Chiefs Assoc. 10.00
3280 McDonald Candy Co. 39.24
3281 • American Steel and Supply Co. 45.84
3282 Texaco, Inc. 3.58
3283 Truck Insurance Exchange 73.00
3284 - Douglas Ness & Bryson LaCasse 45.00
3285 Hydraulic Service & Supply 160.00
3286. Budge McHugh Supply Co. 329.50
,.3287 General Bearing Co. 26.08
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3288 Void void
3289 Johnson Auto Parts, Inc. 20,63
3290 Wolfard Equipment Co. 2.10
3291 Pierce Freight Lines, Inc. 6.22
3292 Waterworks Supplies Co. 80.00
3293 Littrell Parts 8.04
3294 Industrial Air Products 5.19
3295 Al Thompson Electric 31.60
3296 M.C. Lininger and Sons 21.96
3297 J.W, Copeland Yards 3.20
3298 ONC,Motor Freight System 14.31
3299 Cornell Mfg. Co. 716.00
3300 J.C. Penney Co. 79.49
3301 Willamette Valley Co. 15.00
3302 Bond and Interest Account 5,262.50
3303 William,A. Mansfield
~ 517.73
3304 Shuler, Bankin, Myers, and Walsh 250.00
3305 Irwin-Hodson Co. 202.36
3306 Orchards Auto Parts 79.08
3307 Central Point Pharmacy 40.81
3308 City of Monmouth ~ 10.00
3309 Pine Street Shell Service 17$.43
3310 Medford Laboratories, Inc. 15.00
3311 Texaco, Inc. 72.60
3312 Governors Prayer Breakfast 7.00
3313 Petty Cash 47.65
3314 Concrete Steel Corp. 292.34
3315 Medford Water Commission 1,604.61
3316 Wayne Oral Rose 35.00
3317 Lehman Reloading Service 26.50
3318 William_A. Mansfield 33.60
3319 She11 Oil Company 417.92
3320 Dr._ Noles Optometrists 10.50
Total 28,182.79
Mayor Eurton called for a report of the latest Sewer Developments by
Committees. Mr. Ben Mushaney reported and stated that "We are progressing
very well and. agreements will be in hand shortly, with minor issues
to be worked out." (refer to Mushaney report). Mr._ Mushaney stated
that a press release made recently was inadequate and that "We have
not reached a Complete Agreement." Press release was ordered by
Mayor Burton by prepared letter.
Appreciation was extended to Mr. Mushaney for a fob well done when
representing .Central Point at these meetings. It was agreed by all
members of the Council that Mr. Mushaney continue with his fine
and respected effort to meet with the B.C.V.S.A. of further meetings.
Attorney Mansfield asked if he ~sould be of any assistance at this time
regarding any. legal approach with the proposal of Sewer Development.
Mayor Burton .stated. that further information and material would be
needed before making the next step. .,
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Mr. Dave Almquist reported of log trucks and other large vehicles
using residential streets in Royal Heights Subdivision,. causing excessive
noise in the early hours of the morning, which is very distrubing to
the residents. He asked if there was any ordinance regulating this
problem.
City Attorney Mansfield explained the ordinance and approach to the
problem such as calling for the police when excessive noise or hazards
exist. Mr. Mansfield referred to the nuisance ordinance that would `
regulate most of the existing problem.
Pavement damage on Comet Avenue was discussed and explained by Mr.
Mansfield. City Attorney advised against any suit as not being ~ o~
® feasible. Cost of repairs were discussed to some extent but no ~ ~"°~
~ appraisal or estimate has been made. The last estimate (May 1968) ~~p~~ti`~~~~
~ being approximately $425.00. The water and flood problem has been
;~ remedied, but the damage still exists. Mayor Burton delegated
the Street Committee to study the situation for further reports of
findings.
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' Councilman Hill reported on the Larry Freeman Sanitary Service (garage).
Reports show that Mr. Freeman will operate a closed dump. Mr. Mansfield
read an existing agreement to the"Council and discussion was held.
Liability, dependability, and land usage was discussed.
Councilman Tucker moved that Mr. Freeman be notified to file application
with deposit to conform with the agreement now being held by City
Sanitary Service. Motion second by Ree. Roll call. Five in favor
with. aye. Councilman Manasco voted nay. Motion carried.
Mayor Burton called for a motion to establish a study for Municipal
Employee Retirement and to pay the estimated $100.00 fee required
for the study. Tonn made the motion to call for a retirement study
of City Employees, second by Reed. All in favor. Motion carried.
Sgt, James Corliss stated that all City employees agreed the Public
Employees Retirement Plan was the best.
Nt~,~r Burton stated that the City employees will refrain from making
• City purchases from the Central Point Pharmacy as he now has taken
.ownership. Mayor Burton stated that any business conducted between
City and C.P. Pharmacy would be in violation of City Charter. However,
this-does not refer to city employees own personal business.
Mayor Burton asked that all employees, appointees and elected persons
give-full cooperation to each other and to refrain from further
bickering and. backbiting. Only with an adult approach, the City
will meet its goal. He further stated that he will appoint a m
as City Administrator during. the regular meeting in March. A study
was conducted on this matter and from it "I have made the decision."
Questions from the floor, Mr. Ken Damon: Are you going to take
applications for City Administrator? Answer: Mayor Burton - according
to the City Charter it does not-state or ask for any applications and
only through it did I hase may opinion and decision. "I'm going to
recommend to the Council a nominee and hope they will accept it
with approval."
Mr. Todd Rowe suggested of taking applications for this position.
Mayor Burton again referred to the City Charter explaining the
appointment and only by what it spells out.
9:50 P.M: Councilman A.D. VanHorn excused from the meeting.
Letter read by Councilman Reed regarding the proposed appointment of
City Administrator and elected Recorder. (refer to letter attached).
Proposed ordinance read by Mayor Burton on traffic control regulating
truck traffic in residential area and parking violations.
Mr. Mansfield reported to the Council that the Judgement of Grigsby
vs. City of central Point was in favor of the City with no further
court action foreseen, unless an appeal is made within 30 days.
It was agreed by Mayor and Council that Nir. Mansfield prepare a
certain amount of copies of the Sign Ordinance by xerox copy in
the amount of $36.40 for .the cost of service.
Councilman Tucker reported on the Church of Christ property still
being available to the City at a price of $50,000.00 for future
City ~1a11 location. Mr. Tucker stated that a tour of the property
shatu~d be conducted by the Council to determine its value, etc.
Motion by Reed, second by Manasco to study the need and also to
tour and investigate the property. Motion carried.
Mr. Mansfield read letter from Mr. Neidermeyer regarding the sale
of City share of crop (hay). Also reported that 2 checks were
received in the amount of $554.03 as part of expected share.
Councilman Reed wanted to know under what authority does Chief
Sibley use City car for transportation to and from his residence,
since he lives out side the city limits? Discussion. Ben Mushaney
commented that the former Chief had the same privilege.
Mr. Mansfield. stated that the proposed traffic ordinance had been
prepared and been side tracked. Copy of prepared ordinance was in
the hands of the former City Administrator at this time. Mayor Burton
stated that we should go ahead with the prgparati.on. '
Vern Capps suggested that the council should consider an increase
in the water connect charges due to the increase of material and
labor costs. Facts with figures will be secured and an ordinance
would be requested as by information of Mr. Mansfield.
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3136 Void
3137 A.D. VanHorn
3138 Al Thompson Electric
3139 Rogue Communications
3140 Petty Cash
3141 Medford Water Commission
3142' State Forester
3143 Payroll Account
' Total
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31.00
53.56
478.65
48.85
1,701.22
4, 400.00
G.7.98 '
33,850.74
There being no further business, it was moved by Mushaney, seconded
by Ayres to adjourn to the next regular meeting or the call of the
mayor, M.C. Meeting adjourned. 9:15~p.m.
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