DECEMBER, 2000 COUNCIL MINUTES:
DECEMBER
5, 2000
1.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Lehmann called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Lehmann and Councilors Church, Moore and Welch were present.
Councilors Peterson, MacGregor and Searcey were absent.
A quorum was present. Also
present were Councilor-Elect Boehme, City Administrator Dowsett, Public
Works Director McClintock and Finance Officer Lawson.
2.
FINANCIAL PLANNING/BUDGET DISCUSSION:
Mr. Dowsett gave a brief overview of the agenda, noting that one
additional category had been added for discussion, a proposed stormwater
sewer fund. He indicated that
the City would have to eventually look at stormwater treatment due to
environmental restrictions. He
noted that this was a preview from the Council to see if they have
suggestions for the upcoming budget process.
A. General Fund:
Discussion ensued regarding revenues and expenditures in the General
Fund. It was noted that the
high revenue in Planning in the 1999 budget were due to grant monies
received for the Periodic Review Process.
Mr. Dowsett noted that 90%
of building permit fees go to the County as the City has a contract with the
County for building inspections. All
other planning fees, as set by resolution, are paid to the City.
Mr. Dowsett indicated that one suggestion for funding possible
additional legal expenditures due to Measure 7 was that the Council consider
dispensing with the self-imposed decreased allocation of property taxes on
behalf of the Fire District. This
would result in approximately an additional $30,000 in taxes, $15,000
of which could be allocated to legal fees and $15,000 put into the
Self-Insurance Fund to cover any potential compensation of claims. Mr. Dowsett clarified that CIS would not cover the City under
Liability for Measure 7 claims, although they were exploring other possible
coverages. Discussion ensued.
Councilor Welch noted that he did not have a problem with levying the
full amount, as long as the City was "up front" about it.
Mr. Dowsett indicated that he could address the issue in his Budget
Message. Consensus of the Council was to have the increase projected in the new
budget.
Councilor Moore asked about the current fee schedule for Planning
fees. Mr. Dowsett suggested the
Council consider including an increase based on construction price index,
which was about 3% per year. This
would avoid a periodic major increase.
Since the last fee increase was three years ago, Mr. Dowsett
suggested that the first increase be a combination of the actual increases
over the past three years. Thereafter, it would be a yearly increase based on the
current construction price index. Consensus
was to incorporate the information into the new budget.
Discussion ensued regarding Franchise Fees.
Mr. Dowsett noted that it was not unusual for some or all of the
franchise fees to go into the Street Fund, as the payment was for the use of
the streets and rights of way. As
the accumulated revenue decreased, the activity in the Street Fund could be
reduced to nothing more than filling potholes.
Mayor Lehmann indicated that she preferred the idea of tying the
franchise fees to actual expenditure requirements rather than raising them
simply because another community did. Councilor
Welch asked about whether the internal cost recovery was an arbitrary
percentage, Ms. Lawson explained that it was based on actual time-card
information. Mr. Dowsett also
noted that currently, the costs for electricity for the street lights,
traffic lights, stormwater pumps, etc. come from the Street Fund.
The street light bill alone was around $20,000 per year.
Mr. Dowsett suggested the Council explore the possibility of removing
those expenses from the Street Fund and putting them in the General Fund as
a Public Safety expenditure, possibly in conjunction with Police Services.
He also suggested that the next year's increase in the tax levy might
be utilized for those expenses. Discussion
ensued. Consensus of the Council was to start the process of
taking the costs for the street lights, traffic lights, etc. from the Street
Fund and putting them into the Police Fund, possibly changing the name to
Police/Public Safety. This
would also include the tsunami siren costs.
Councilor Moore noted excess revenues in the Police and Municipal
Court funds, and suggested that these monies be put into a contingency in
the Public Safety fund as well.
B.
Parks Fund: Parks
Maintenance costs will come out of internal cost recovery in the next
budget. Mayor Lehmann asked that $1000 be budgeted for next year's
Parks Maintenance. Discussion
ensued regarding making Parks a separate fund, in light of the activity in
the department, the increased revenues and expenditures for capital
improvements. Ms. Lawson look
at possibly creating a separate fund in the next budget process.
Mr. Dowsett suggested that the Council consider SDC's for Parks,
which would be paid by developers. There
could be a credit process to take into account property which has already
been set aside or monies paid as required by the Development Code.
These funds would be set aside for capital improvements.
Councilor Welch noted that there could be issues related to Measure 7
in requiring developers to comply with the parks and open spaces requirement
in the Code.
C.
Public Works: It was
noted that this fund is supported primarily by Internal Cost Recovery. Mr. McClintock stated that he was looking for direction
from the Council and proposing a major increase in Capital Outlay in Public
Works in order to purchase an excavator, dump truck and trailer (all used)
at a cost of approximately $100,000. He
noted cost savings in the recent public works projects due to having the
work done by the crew rather than contractors, and asked if the Council
wished them to continue. He
noted that they spent at least
$15,000 on rentals this year, and if the machinery were available they would
have done even more work. Councilor
Moore noted that this issue had been discussed by the Infrastructure
Committee and they were
planning on proposing it to the Council.
It was noted that one advantage to having the work done in-house was
that the Public Works Department knew exactly what was in the ground and
where it was located. Consensus
of the Council was to incorporate the proposal into the budget, with the
costs spread over several years.
D.
Street Fund: Previously
discussed in conjunction with franchise fees and the General Fund. Mr. Dowsett noted that
this fund would also be discussed under the Stormwater Sewer later on in the
agenda. Mr. McClintock reviewed
the 3-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and further discussion ensued. It was noted that the City needed to review the agreement
with Mr. Schulte to determine whether it was still valid, and how it would
apply to the proposed realignment.
E.
Water Fund: Discussion
ensued. Councilor Moore stated that it was his understanding the
Raw Water issue must be resolved before City can be eligible for any
funding. Mr. Dowsett noted that
the City should put in a line which is sufficient for future provision of
water further up Hwy 34. Although
there weren't any grant monies available, the State could provide the City
with a 1% loan. If the City
proved to be eligible, he was planning to ask Council for permission to
proceed with an application for water
system improvements. Mr.
Dowsett explained that the City had to include a proposed solution to the
raw water problem in order to be funded.
Discussion ensued regarding doing the raw water project in-house at a
cost of around $120,000 with Dyer engineering the ditch, utilizing SDC
monies and having raw water customers help pay for the costs.
Mr. Dowsett indicated that Thursday he would ask for approval from
the Council to proceed with the program.
It was noted that the City should ensure it met its own set debt
limitation of 10% of revenues. Currently the estimate was approximately 11%.
The recent water rate analysis done by Bartlett showed a proposed
increase in water fees of 7 1/2% beginning in July, 2001.
Mr. Dowsett noted that this might need to be increased in order to
meet the debt limitations. Councilor
Welch asked if debt service information could be incorporated into the
financial statement, Ms. Lawson indicated that it could be done.
She also noted that the unappropriated monies were for next year's
debt service and could not be spent in the current year unless necessitated
by a natural disaster. They
appear in the next budget as the beginning working capital in the
fund. There are two rollovers,
one for general purposes and one for SDCs.
F. Sewer Fund: Consensus
of the Council was to pursue the sewer rate and SDC study and to have
Bartlett commence working on it. Discussion
ensued regarding the Crestline Bypass project, the Infrastructure Committee
would recommend proceeding but the question was how to fund the project.
Mr. Dowsett suggested applying for a grant/loan packet from Rural
Development. He noted that an
environmental assessment would have to be done as part of the application
process. Mr. McClintock would contact Dyer and try to have a ballpark figure
for consideration by the Council meeting on Thursday evening.
This project would cost about 1.2M and include tying in the Golf
Course, Ocean Hills, the school, and the Battles property.
The plan to fund the project would be to apply for a grant/loan
packet, hopefully about 45% or more of which would be grant.
An LID assessment against the benefitted properties would also be
included, and Mr. Dowsett explained that the benefitted properties would be
those which are currently undeveloped.
There might also be grant monies available for the proposed effluent
system for the Golf Course property.
G. Storm Drainage: Mr.
Dowsett noted that the primary suggestion was to remove Stormwater from the
Street Fund, and create a separate fund.
He indicated that he would like the Council to revisit the
possibility of instituting a stormwater utility fee in conjunction with the
utility billing process. Mr. Dowsett explained that generally, half of the
funds for stormwater would come from flat rate assessments on residences.
The commercial properties would be inventoried and analyzed for
impervious surfaces and a commensurate rate determined for them, which would
make up the other half of the funds. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Dowsett noted that a fee was only one way of funding the utility,
other possibilities included franchise fees or SDC's. He suggested that the Council consider looking at this in the
2002 budget year, and the main issue was to start segregating out the
current costs for dealing with stormwater from the street fund.
Further discussion ensued regarding the necessity for the utility and
possible means of funding. The
issue would be revisited.
H. PROPOSED BUDGET SCHEDULE AND PRIORITIES:
The Council indicated they did not have any problems with the
proposed schedule.
I.
OTHER FINANCIAL PLANNING/BUDGET/COUNCIL MATTERS:
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:45
p.m., there being no further business to come before the Council, Councilor
Welch moved to adjourn, Councilor Moore seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda
A. Quinlan
City
Clerk
APPROVED by the Waldport City Council this 4th day of January, 2001.
Kim D. Lehmann, Mayor
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1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor
Lehmann called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Lehmann and Councilors Church, Peterson, MacGregor, Moore,
and Welch answered the roll. Councilor
Searcey was absent. A quorum
was present.
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS:
Jeannette Hart, from Bayshore, addressed a question to the City
Planner in regards to whether the findings and documentation were
completed for the Urban Growth Boundary Expansion, and whether copies of
the document would be available. Mr. Dowsett and Mr. Hammersley noted that the City is
currently in a regulatory limbo as a result of Measure 7. Mr. Hammersley recommended that the Council wait and see what
the "fallout" may be from Measure 7 before taking any further
action on land use issues. Mr.
Dowsett noted that the Riparian discussion had been tabled until January,
at which time it was possible legal counsel would recommend an additional
setover.
A. Letter from J. Roger Hamlin: The Council noted receipt of the
letter. Councilor Moore
indicated that the City had not recommended expansion of the Urban Growth
Boundary east of Southworth Creek.
B. Letter from Chuck Hill: The
Council noted receipt of the letter.
Following a brief discussion, consensus of the Council was
to have staff respond to the letter, indicating that the City does make an
effort to enforce the business license regulations.
3.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONCERNS:
Councilor Welch noted that the response from Northwest Natural Gas
was that there would probably never be natural gas lines laid to Waldport,
mostly due to the small population and two bays which would have to be
crossed. He then gave a brief
update on a recent meeting he had attended in regards to traffic issues.
Councilor MacGregor mentioned the recent vote results, wanting to
know if the 250 undervotes were "fully, fairly and accurately
counted".
Mayor Lehmann asked if the auditor's presentation could be moved
up. There were no objections.
Dick Perdue and Paul Cramer were present to address the Council. Mr. Perdue noted that there were no major issues, and the
only negative was a $125 overexpenditure in category in the budget.
He informed the Council they should be pleased with staff's
performance. A brief
discussion ensued in regards to the GASB 34 requirements, which the City
would need to comply with in the 2004 budget.
In response to a query from Council, Mr. Perdue indicated that they
would be interested in looking at a three-year bid for services if
possible. Mr. Dowsett noted
that this discussion would be part of the budget process.
Councilor Moore noted that the Riparian discussion had been tabled
at the previous meeting, and moved to take it off the table.
Councilor Welch seconded.
It was noted that the discussion had been tabled until the January
meeting. Councilor Moore withdrew
his motion, Councilor Welch withdrew his second.
Councilor Moore then moved to table the Development Code
deliberations until the March 1, 2001 meeting at 7:30.
Councilor Welch seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
4.
MINUTES: The Council considered the minutes from the November 2
and November 16, 2000 meetings. Councilor
Moore moved to approve the minutes as presented, Councilor Welch seconded
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5.
STAFF REPORTS:
A. Sheriff: Officer
Manning was present in the audience, and consented to answer questions.
Councilor Church asked about the contract with Bills Chevron for
impounding vehicles caught driving without insurance or
driving while suspended. Officer
Manning responded that they did have a contract with them, and that they
were aggressively towing more vehicles.
He noted that there were five vehicles towed in the previous month.
Discussion ensued regarding Measure 3 which states property cannot
be seized until the person is convicted. Officer Manning indicated that no
position on the measure had been given to the officers yet.
B. City Administrator: Mr.
Dowsett noted his written report in the packet.
He gave a brief update on the December 6 meeting regarding the
waterline interconnection/intergovernmental agreement.
Mr. Dowsett stated that the Senior Center had submitted a request
for Council consideration, attached to the minutes under the Informational
Items on the agenda. He
indicated if the Council wished to discuss it, they could do so at that
time. In regards to Measure 7, Mr. Dowsett informed the Council
that there had been a preliminary injunction issued against the measure,
but recommended that the Council continue with the consideration of an
ordinance on the agenda. He
mentioned, for the benefit of the viewing public, the upcoming garage sale
at the Waldport Motel site on December
15, 16, 29 and 30, urging the public to attend.
He noted that he, Mayor Lehmann and Judy Vagenas from the Chamber
would be interviewing a RARE participant the following Tuesday.
He also stated that he received confirmation from Ray Bartlett that
the earlier solicited prices for the sewer rate and SDC study would remain
as originally quoted, and the City would go forward on that basis as the
funds were available.
Mayor Lehmann noted that there were several people present for the
skateboard park discussion and asked to move it up.
There were no objections. She
indicated that upwards of 25
people came to the Parks Committee meeting the previous month to speak to
this issue. The Committee suggested that the interested people organize
and bring a plan to them in February.
However, the group had indicated they would like to start sooner
than that, hence their presence at the meeting.
Mayor Lehmann stated that the proposed location was Crestline Park,
near the power station. This
was based on a recommendation from Public Works Director McClintock and
the crew. She explained that
the Parks Committee was asking for a decision from the Council on whether
they would support the idea and the location.
Staciy and John Alfano were heading up the group and presented an
information packet and a petition with 150 signatures, including
businesses, to the Council. Ms.
Alfano noted that one business which was in support of the idea was the
Crestview Hills Golf Course, which would be the closest to the facility.
Other persons who addressed the Council included Jim and Micah Howe. City Attorney Hammersley noted that the City of Siletz
was contemplating a similar facility, and had passed a resolution at their
last meeting to set aside the property for it.
It was also noted that
insurance coverage was available as long as the park met certain standards
and specifications and had a design that was site-specific.
Further discussion ensued. Councilor
MacGregor moved to instruct staff to draft a resolution which would
set aside 15,000 square feet of property
for a skateboard park, to be located next to the PUD substation,
and authorizing acceptance of donations.
Councilor Peterson seconded the motion.
Councilor MacGregor then moved to amend the motion to state
that "a minimum of 15,000 square feet be set aside".
Councilor Peterson seconded.
Following a brief discussion, the motion to amend carried
unanimously on a voice vote. The main motion, as amended, then carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
C. City Attorney: Mr.
Hammersley noted that he had still not heard from the surveyor in regards
to the Golf Course easement. A
title policy has been requested for the motel property,
which would be issued effective as of October 8.
Handy Haven filed a
Chapter 11 bankruptcy on the
foreclosure sale date, Mr. Hammersley indicated that this will probably
change to Chapter 7. There
was an organizational meeting scheduled for the following day in Portland,
and if the Council wished him to attend he would not charge for the travel
to and from the meeting but would charge for his time.
Consensus of the Council was to have him attend.
He noted that he was working on a draft form EPA agreement which
would be finalized in the next month or so.
Mr. Dowsett noted that this was not a new policy, but a restatement
of the policy which the City has been following for the past several
years. Mr. Dowsett also noted
that he would be sending a letter to the Probation Officer, showing how
the City has been compliant. Mr.
Hammersley indicated that the City has still not heard anything in regards
to the Sagaitis lawsuit, and Mayor Lehmann noted that the City has spent
approximately $17,000 to-date from the sewer fund for legal costs.
D. City Engineer: The
Council noted receipt of the report.
Mr. McClintock stated that the documentation for the City's points
of diversion were in the hands of the State, and had been for a couple of
months.
E. Public Works Director: Mr.
McClintock mentioned that there was a possible cold snap headed in our
direction and cautioned the listening public to check pipes and outside
faucets. He gave a brief
update on the repair to the waterline under Lint Slough bridge, and
indicated that the City would complete replacement of the 8" steel
line on Crestline during the Christmas break to minimize disruption of
school traffic. He mentioned that due to the lack of rain, the City was
still pumping out of Eckman Creek rather than obtaining water from the
newly completed impoundments. He
would check on the progress of the Golf Course survey.
The City would begin smoketesting soon for I & I.
The pole for the second tsunami siren was in place, located at the
intersection of Maple and Willow streets, offset from the Clark Market
parking lot. They would be putting the second siren together the following
week. Mr. McClintock
indicated that the City would be testing ODOT's new deicing agent, a
magnesium chloride compound that was not considered hazardous waste.
He stated that the compound goes down in a liquid form and lasts 3
- 7 days. He was negotiating
with ODOT to do a trial run with their tanker truck and then the City may
rig up something to spread the compound.
Councilor Peterson gave a brief update of the condition of the
trees at Keady Wayside, noting that they had done core samples which
showed darkening fibers, an indication the trees were dying.
He stated that, in his considered opinion, they were a hazard to
public safety and welfare and should be removed.
Councilor MacGregor moved to instruct Public Works to remove
the trees at their earliest possible convenience.
Councilor Church seconded.
The motion carried, with Mayor Lehmann and Councilors
Church, Peterson, MacGregor and Welch voting "Aye", Councilor
Moore voting "Nay".
F. City Planner: Report
in package.
6.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance and Administration: October
17, 2000 minutes: Councilor
MacGregor mentioned that the employee appreciation barbecue went well. He stated that the Committee had composed some recommended
guidelines for installing speed ramps as follows: 1) has to be residential
street, not collector or arterial; 2) must demonstrate a need for the
speed reduction; 3) need to check out alternative remedies if available,
ie signs, law enforcement; 4) cannot install if it merely diverts traffic
problems to another street; 5) must have recommendation from Public Works
Director; 6) requests must be directed to Infrastructure Planning
Committee for recommendation to Council.
Mr. Dowsett recommended the City Attorney review the guidelines. It was noted that the recommendations would be in the minutes
from the meeting; consensus of the Council was to have the issue on
the next regular agenda for discussion.
In regards to transient room tax on vacation rentals, following
discussion consensus of the Council was to leave the policy the way
it is.
B. Infrastructure Planning: November
7, 2000 minutes: Councilor
Moore noted that the SDC recommendation was scheduled for later on the
agenda. Discussion ensued
regarding the raw water customers. Councilor
Moore noted that the 1993 Water Master Plan contained a recommendation for
the situation. The City had
recently received a letter from the Health Department which stated that if
the situation was not rectified, the City would not be eligible for future
funding. Discussion ensued
regarding the funding for the project.
Mr. Dowsett noted that the City has been informed that as long as
provisions are made to correct the problem, it can be part of the total
loan program. Following
further discussion, Councilor MacGregor moved to instruct staff to
proceed with the paperwork to obtain
the funding. Councilor Church
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
At 9:20 p.m., the Council recessed for a
10-minute break. Councilor
Peterson excused himself due to ill health.
At 9:30 p.m. the Council reconvened.
C. Parks & Recreation:
1) Skateboard Park: Previously
discussed.
2) Sidewalk Donation: Mayor
Lehmann noted that an anonymous donor had provided a check to the City for
paving the sidewalk at Meridian Park.
The donation was made in the name of Ed and Diane Strom in
recognition of their work throughout the City.
The donor would also like to provide a brass plaque, and Mayor
Lehmann asked for authorization to work with the donor and to cover any
additional expenses for the plaque, if necessary.
Consensus of the Council was favorable.
3) Christmas Tree: Mayor
Lehmann indicated that she wished to publicly thank Phil Spulnik for the
donation of the tree at Meridian Park.
She also thanked the volunteers who helped decorate the park on
December 2.
4) Appointment of Youth Member to Committee:
Councilor Moore moved to appoint Mica Howe as the Youth
member for the Parks Committee. Councilor
MacGregor seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a
voice vote.
5) Other Issues: Mayor Lehmann noted that the viewfinders for Keady Wayside
had been ordered, one of
which was handicapped accessible. A
brief discussion of the additional amenities scheduled for the park
ensued.
7.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The
Council considered the following items:
Bill from Koontz & Perdue, P.C.; City Engineer bills from
October and November, 2000. Councilor
MacGregor moved to approve the Consent Calendar, Councilor Moore seconded.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
8.
CORRESPONDENCE: The
Council considered the following letters:
A) Lincoln County Enterprise Zone Association; B) League of
Oregon Cities re "Legacy 2000"; C)
CWCOG re Draft Ordinance ratifying amendments to Articles of
Agreement; D) Central Oregon Coast Association re Coast Rural Tourism
Workshops; and E) Oregon Department of state Police re Domestic
Preparedness.
Councilor Welch volunteered to be the Domestic Preparedness Officer
as per item E. Councilor Moore moved to appoint Councilor Welch,
Councilor MacGregor seconded, and the motion carried unanimously
on a voice vote. In
regards to the League of Oregon Cities request, following a brief
discussion consensus of the Council was to submit pictures of the
New Carissa for inclusion. A
brief discussion ensued regarding the CWCOG draft ordinance.
Councilor Welch moved to have Ordinance No. 668 read by
title only for the first and second readings.
Councilor Moore seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor Lehmann read the proposed ordinance by title only for
the first and second times. Councilor
Welch then moved to adopt Ordinance 668, Councilor MacGregor seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: The
Council considered the following items:
Senior Center Board minutes from November 20, 2000; Library Board
minutes from October 10, 2000; Library Circulation Report from October,
2000; Library Progress Report for November, 2000; Municipal Court Report
from October, 2000; Financial Memo; Proposed 2001/2002 Budget Schedule;
and Lincoln County Forest Enforcement Program Monthly Log for April, 2000.
Discussion ensued regarding the Senior Center request.
Councilor MacGregor moved to approve the request, Councilor
Welch seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a
voice vote.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING(S) - None
11.
NEW BUSINESS:
B. Acceptance of Abstract of Votes - November, 2000 General Election:
Councilor Moore moved to accept the abstract of votes,
Councilor Church seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
Mayor Lehmann noted receipt of
a resignation of position from Honey Searcey.
This meant that the City needed to appoint a replacement for the
enterprise zone board. Councilor
Welch volunteered to fill the position until a permanent appointment could
be made. Councilor Moore moved to appoint Councilor Welch as the temporary replacement, Councilor
MacGregor seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a
voice vote.
C. Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting Request: Consensus of the Council was to meet on November 14,
2001.
D. Request From Library re Publication of Vacancy:
Councilor Moore asked that staff advertise the vacancy.
Consensus of the Council was favorable.
E. Crestline Bypass Project Approval:
Mr. Dowsett noted that part of the Sewer Master Plan is a proposal
to gravity-feed everything south of Range Drive directly down to the
plant. The combined total for
the gravity line and the additional Southeast Basin I & I work was
approximately 1.45M. Mr.
Dowsett has met with representatives from Rural Development, who would be
willing to consider an application from the City for that project.
The City would apply for a grant/loan package, and would be
eligible for at least a 45% loan according to the latest figures.
The rest would be in the form of a loan and would require that the
City consider a general obligation bond, a revenue bond, or a special
assessment bond/LID. Mr.
Dowsett noted that the properties that would be subject to an LID would be
undeveloped property not currently served by sewer that would benefit from
the project, such as the Dahl property, the Battles property, Phases 2 and
3 of Ocean Hills, etc. The
application for the monies would need to be completed by March, 2001 and
would require an environmental assessment as part of the process.
A preliminary figure from the City's engineer was around $8,000 to
$10,000 to perform the assessment. This
study could be funded by the sewer fund and then repaid when the
grant/loan monies were obtained. Mr.
McClintock stated that the City was currently at pipe capacity, not plant
capacity, and the installation of the gravity system would allow the City
to continue providing sewer services to additional properties.
Councilor Welch moved to instruct staff to proceed with the
application process, Councilor Moore seconded. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
F. Acceptance of Methodology and Implementation of Proposed Water SDC
Rates: Mr. Dowsett noted that
all the Council was doing was implementing the methodology for
determination of SDC's. He
explained the process for adopting the rates and indicated that staff had
come up with a timeline for implementation.
Councilor Moore moved to accept the methodology and proceed
with implementation, Councilor Welch seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
G. Waldport Economic Development & Revitalization Discussion: Mayor Lehmann noted that although this committee was formed
as an Urban Renewal committee, they
were also looking at issues involving the business area and the future of
Waldport. She
recommended that the Council consider some kind of formal adoption of the
committee to show support, and that the product of the committee would be
accepted by the City of Waldport as well as the Urban Renewal Agency.
Councilor Moore moved to accept the committee as a City
committee as well as an Urban Renewal committee.
Councilor Welch seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
H. Consideration of Ordinance Relating to Measure 7, Creating
Provisions for Processing Claims and Declaring an Emergency:
City Attorney Hammersley noted that this was a compilation of
several cities' ordinances, which had been reviewed by both himself and
Mr. Dowsett to serve the City's needs.
Although the measure was currently in abeyance it was only a
preliminary injunction and Mr. Hammersley recommended that the City still
pass the ordinance. Councilor
Welch moved to read Ordinance No. 669 twice by title only,
Councilor Moore seconded, and the motion carried unanimously
on a voice vote. Mayor Lehmann read Ordinance No. 669 by title only for the
first and second times. Councilor
MacGregor then moved to adopt Ordinance No. 669, Councilor Moore seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
I. Consideration of Resolution Amending Budget for FY 2000/2001 and
Transferring Appropriations: Councilor
Moore moved to approve Resolution No. 964, noting one typographical
correction at the bottom of the page.
Councilor Welch seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
12.
OLD BUSINESS: Update on Committee Vacancies:
Consensus of the Council was that this item be placed on the
January agenda to be addressed by the new Council. It was noted that there needed to be a motion to accept the
resignation of Councilor Searcey and declare a vacancy.
Councilor Moore so moved and Councilor Welch seconded.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Following a brief discussion, it was determined that the May
election would be reasonable to fulfill the Charter's requirement for the
"next practicable election".
Councilor Moore moved to place the vacancy on the May
election. Councilor Welch seconded.
The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilor MacGregor indicated that he would be willing to serve
until the next election. Following
a brief discussion, the decision was deferred to the next Council meeting.
13.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S): Not
needed.
14.
ACTIONS, IF ANY, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
None.
15.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:15 p.m., there being no further business to come before
the Council, Councilor Moore moved to adjourn, Councilor Church seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully
submitted,
Reda
A. Quinlan
City
Clerk
APPROVED
by the Waldport City Council this 4th day of January, 2001.
Kim
D. Lehmann, Mayor