MARCH, 2010 COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Welch called the meeting to order at
2:00 p.m. Mayor Welch and Councilors Kelly, Hanes, Woodruff, Cutter and Holland
answered the roll. Councilor Campbell was excused. A quorum was present.
2. MINUTES: The Council considered the minutes from the February 11, 2010
Council meeting. Councilor Kelly moved to approve the minutes. Councilor
Holland seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Dave Peltier of Waldport, and Jeff Austin of
Seal Rock addressed the Council regarding unemployment, homelessness, and the
efforts that they’re making to establish "Serenity House" for transitional
housing.
4. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Reauthorization of Enterprise Zone: Caroline Bauman
addressed the Council regarding the renewal of the enterprise zone and the
virtues of having such a designation. Councilor Hanes asked what could be done
to further the program and Ms. Bauman indicated that she is working on
additional promotion of both the Enterprise and the E-Commerce zones. A brief
discussion ensued. Councilor Cutter moved to approve Resolution No. 1147.
Councilor Woodruff seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on
a voice vote.
B. Boundary Line Agreement with Port of Alsea: City Manager
Leonard noted that a discrepancy on the extension of Fayette Street had been
discovered when she was reviewing the GIS. The Port of Alsea has been redoing
boundary line agreements with other properties along the bayfront area, and has
asked the City to consider such an agreement for the end of the street.
Following a brief discussion Councilor Cutter moved to approve the
agreement. Councilor Holland seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Councilor Hanes asked if staff had received
any feedback on the new water and sewer rates, noting that she had heard from
the owners of the car wash. Mayor Welch indicated that he had heard from one
absentee property owner, and Councilor Woodruff mentioned talking to a couple
whose bill had increased, though that may have been due to a leak. Ms. Leonard
responded that the inquiries had been nominal, and for the most part people were
understanding of the necessity for the increases.
6. CITY MANAGER REPORT: Ms. Leonard gave a brief update on the Centennial
Committee meeting, noting that the general consensus was that March 8 was too
early in the year to have an event, though it could work as a "kickoff" date.
Other events throughout the year can have a centennial theme, and then maybe one
large celebration around the beginning of August. Tonner Hayes has volunteered
to work on a logo, and Mayor Welch mentioned that he has also spoken to the
schools to suggest the students get involved in maybe coming up with some
designs as well. Ms. Leonard reported that by the next meeting, the City should
have a new permanently mounted projector and viewing screen. Staff is excited by
the possibilities this will provide for graphic presentations. Ms. Leonard
introduced Jim Roddey from DOGAMI, who addressed the Council regarding the new
tsunami preparedness program. Mr. Roddey reviewed the program and noted that
there will be an oversight committee comprised of representatives from local government,
emergency services and other entities.
7. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Councilor Hanes asked about the status of the final work
to be done on the Norwood and Highway 101 intersection, and Ms. Leonard
responded that ODOT has not yet approved the permit. Mayor Welch reported that
as of July 1 there will be an additional animal control person for this area.
8. ADJOURNMENT: At 3:13 p.m., there being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda A. Quinlan, City Recorder
APPROVED by the Waldport City Council this 8th day of April,
2010.
SIGNED by the Mayor this 8th day of April, 2010.
Herman Welch, Mayor