SEPTEMBER, 2000 COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER
7, 2000
1.
ROLL CALL: Council President Moore called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. Council President Moore and
Councilors Church, Peterson, Searcey, MacGregor and Welch answered the roll.
Mayor Lehmann was absent. A
quorum was present.
2.
CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
3.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Councilor
Searcey asked that a vote, if any, from the upcoming public hearing be delayed
until such time as the full Council could be present.
Mr. Dowsett suggested that the findings be prepared from any
deliberations before a decision is made.
Consensus of the Council was favorable.
Council President Moore noted a concern which had been expressed about
the feasibility of worker's comp coverage for all volunteers, rather than only
the ones covered by Resolution 867. He
suggested that the issue be forwarded to the Finance and Administration
Committee. Consensus of the Council was favorable.
4.
MINUTES: The Council considered the minutes from the August 3, August
10 and August 24, 2000 meetings. Councilor
Welch moved to approve the minutes from the August 3 meeting.
Councilor Church seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote. Councilor Welch moved to approve the minutes from the
August 10 meeting. Councilor
Church seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote. Councilor Welch moved to
approve the minutes from the August 24 meeting.
Councilor Peterson seconded.
Councilor Searcey moved to amend the minutes to include the
petition and signatures from Ocean Hills which had been submitted into the
record for the riparian zone. Councilor Welch seconded the amendment, which then carried
unanimously on a voice vote. The
main motion then carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5.
STAFF REPORTS:
A. Sheriff: The Council
considered the written report contained in the packet materials.
B. City Administrator: Mr.
Dowsett reviewed his written report, indicating that he had met with DEQ and
would apprise the Council when he received a formal response.
The intergovernmental meeting was set for the 22nd of September.
Mr. Dowsett noted that the Mayor had expressed favor in regards to the
proposed computer system. He
mentioned that the City Engineer was still waiting for all the draft copies of
the Wastewater Collection Master Plan. Mr.
Dowsett gave a brief update on the demolition of the Waldport Motel, noting
that the RFP's had been sent out with a deadline of September 29, and grant
monies would be applied for to assist in the removal process.
There may be some asbestos shingles present, which could increase the
amount of money required due to special handling needs.
The public hearing date for the proposed uses of the Waldport Motel
site had been set for October 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Dowsett reminded the Council of the upcoming joint meeting on
September 13 at 6:00 p.m. between the County Commissioners and the City
Council. He noted receipt
of a letter of resignation from Planning Commissioner Norm Streeter.
Mr. Dowsett indicated that he would be unable to attend the next
meeting of the Bayshore Beach Club, and asked if anyone from the Council would
be willing to go. Mr. Dowsett stated that he had found a file on the
construction of the Senior Center, which included the name and address of the
original contractor. He had
written a letter to the contractor, and copies would be provided to the
Council.
C. City Attorney: Mr.
Hammersley noted that he had met with Mr. Campbell and Mr. Dowsett on the
easements for the Golf Course, and the survey would begin the following day.
They should have something concrete within the next 30 to 60 days, and
then could tackle the vacation request. Mr.
Hammersley mentioned that he was still awaiting court decisions on Sagaitis
and Handy Haven. He noted that
the trustee's deed for the Waldport Motel had been received and escrow opened
with Western Title. The trustee
deed had been recorded that day, and they were still working on a clear title.
He noted that there was one item for executive session.
D. Public Works Director: Mr.
McClintock indicated that the storm drain project was about 95% complete.
Smoketesting for I & I in Old Town would begin shortly, and the
manhole grouting was to start the following Monday., smoketesting will begin
shortly. He gave a brief review
of upcoming meetings with various state agencies in regards to water issues
and an update on street paving, noting that Waldport Heights Road my be put on
"hold" in order to allow PUD to complete some work.
Mr. McClintock mentioned that he had received a
fax from PUD for separate contracts for Ocean Hills, Norwood and Cedar
Street lights, and the tsunami siren pole.
They had been reviewed by the City Administrator and himself, and
Council authority was needed for Mr.
Dowsett to sign the contracts so that the work could begin.
Councilor Welch moved to authorize the City Administrator to
sign, Councilor Searcey seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote. Mr. McClintock indicated that the preliminary
work had been completed on the Keady Wayside project, which was ready for the
concrete. He gave special thanks
to Maggie Rivers and OYCC crew for their work.
Councilor Church noted a concern regarding the speed bumps on Maple
Street, which may need to be modified to be more effective.
E. City Planner: The Council
considered the written report contained in the packet materials.
6.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance and Administration: Councilor
Searcey noted that the minutes would be distributed once they had been
approved. She would have the
materials to the Committee on her issues by the following Tuesday, for their
meeting at 9:00 a.m.
B. Infrastructure Planning: Councilor
Moore noted that their meeting was scheduled for the following Tuesday at
10:00 a.m.
7.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The
Council considered the following items: (A)
City Attorney bill for June and July, 2000; (B) Jensen, Elmore and Stupaskey
bill for August, 2000; (C) City Engineer bill for July, 2000; and (D) Final
Pay Request for the Golf Course Pump Station.
Councilor MacGregor asked to hold out (D).
Councilor Searcey moved to approve A, B and C.
Councilor Welch seconded. The
motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilor MacGregor reiterated his concern about the contractor
increasing his bid at the last moment. Councilor
Searcey moved to approve the bill, Councilor Church seconded.
The motion carried, with Councilors Searcey, Peterson, Church, Moore
and Welch voting "Aye", Councilor MacGregor voting "Nay".
8.
CORRESPONDENCE: The
Council considered the following items of correspondence:
a letter from OECDD regarding the single audit for the Housing
Rehabilitation; a letter from Community Development Corp asking for a
volunteer to attend their meetings; a letter from Wallace Hansen; and a letter
from Phil Martenson regarding the weigh station.
Councilor Searcey noted that there were alternatives to the location of
the access to the Parmelee property. Mr.
Dowsett mentioned that it was a permanent facility, not a temporary weigh
station as has been portrayed in the correspondence.
No further action was needed.
9.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: The
Council considered the following items: Municipal
Court report for August, 2000 and the Library Monthly Circulation report for
July, 2000. No action was needed.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
11.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Letter of Interest in Planning Commission Vacancy:
Dann Cutter addressed the Council in regards to his application to be
on the Planning Commission. He
indicated that he currently works for OSU at the Hatfield Marine Science
Center as a Systems Technology Analyst. Councilor
Searcey moved to appoint Mr. Cutter, Councilor Welch seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
B. Proposal for Computer System: Council
President Moore reviewed the proposal, stating that the Council had originally
approved an allocation of $750 for network wiring.
However, there was an additional need for a central system, and they
had gotten a proposal for $2100. Discussion
ensued. It was noted that the
monies would have to come from contingency.
Councilor Church moved to approve the additional allocation,
Councilor Searcey seconded. and the motion carried unanimously
on a voice vote.
Councilor Welch gave public recognition and thanks to City staff for
answering calls for previous public hearing.
Councilor Peterson noted appreciation for Councilor MacGregor's efforts
on behalf of the Council during his tenure.
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 8:05
p.m., there being no further business to come before the Council, and noting
no necessity for returning to open session, Councilor Welch moved to
adjourn to executive session, pursuant to ORS 192.660(1)(h):
To consult with counsel regarding current litigation or litigation
likely to be filed; and ORS 192.660(1)(e):
To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body
to negotiate real property transactions.
Councilor Church seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
Respectfully
submitted,
Reda
A. Quinlan
City
Clerk
APPROVED
by the Waldport City Council this 5th day of October, 2000.
Kim D. Lehmann, Mayor
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1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor
Lehmann called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Mayor Lehmann and Councilors Welch, MacGregor, Moore, Peterson, and
Church were present. Councilor
Searcey was absent. A quorum was
present.
2.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor
Lehmann indicated that the purpose of the meeting was a continuation of the
public hearing on Land Use Matters from August 21, 2000.
A. PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY:
The following persons submitted written testimony prior to the public
hearing, to be made part of the record of the hearing:
Steve and Patsy Morrill; Ronald Chase & Eugene Cvar; Art Cvar;
Barbara and John Suter; Jon & Gail Barnard; Sunny Spiwak; Reverend
Clyde Curnutte; Darrel & Joyce Weaver; M.R. Twining & Jim Kurtzhal;
Mark & Laura Walters; Ron & Michelle Jantzen; an additional 45 form
letters from Bayshore; a petition circulated by Eugene Cvar with 78
signatures; and a petition circulated by Laura Walters with 108 signatures.
The following persons addressed the Council in regards to the proposed
Urban Growth Boundary expansion: Robin
Springer, Daisy Stousenburger, Joan Wesley, Jack Woods, Mark Walters, Brian
Haggarty, representing Bayshore Beach Club, who requested that the record
remain open for seven days to submit additional testimony
in regards to noncompliance with state and local statutes; Stella
Conaway; and Penny Donnally.
At 6:04 p.m., there being no further persons who wished to address the
Council on the issue, Mayor Lehmann closed the Urban Growth Boundary phase of
the public hearing. Consensus
of the Council was to leave the record open until 5:00 p.m. on September 28,
2000 for additional written testimony. Deliberations
were set for October 5, 2000 at 7:30 p.m..
At 6:05 p.m., the Council recessed for a short break.
B. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A NATURAL RESOURCES OVERLAY ZONE FOR WETLAND AND
RIPARIAN CORRIDORS:
At 6:18 p.m., the Council reconvened and continued the public hearing.
City Planner Ron Thompson gave a brief explanation of the impact of the
riparian overlay and the methodology by which the proposed setbacks had been
determined.
The following persons submitted written testimony to be included in the
record: Phil Martinson, representing the Parmelee commercial
property; Art Cvar; HGW, Inc., representing Cedar Heights; several letters
from Jim Hitchman, including a report from Jerry Kraft and a letter from ODF&W.
The following persons addressed the Council in regards to the issue:
Kent Hazelwood representing Golden West Homes and Ocean Hills, who gave
a brief powerpoint presentation; Jim Hitchman; Dennis Bartoldus, representing
properties owned by the Battles, Petersons and Tryons; Glen McKinley; Art Cvar;
and Bryan Serbu.
At 7:39 p.m., there being no further persons who wished to address the
Council on the issue, Mayor Lehmann closed the Natural Resources Overlay Zone
phase of the public hearing. Consensus
of the Council was that the record remain open until 5:00 p.m. on September
28, 2000 for additional written testimony.
Deliberations were set for November 2, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
C. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 OF THE WALDPORT MUNICIPAL CODE:
A letter from Art Cvar was received which commented on the proposed
amendments. June Lyons addressed
the Council in regards to the proposed amendments.
No further comments were received.
At 7:41 p.m., Mayor Lehmann closed the Proposed Amendments phase of the
public hearing. Consensus
of the Council was that the record remain open until 5:00 p.m. on September
28, 2000 for additional written testimony.
Deliberations were set for December 7, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
3.
ADJOURNMENT: At 7:43 p.m., there being no further business to come before
the Council, Councilor MacGregor 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 5th day of October, 2000.
Kim
D. Lehmann, Mayor