SEPTEMBER, 2010 COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Welch called the
meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Welch and Councilors Kelly, Hanes, Woodruff,
Campbell, Cutter and Holland answered the roll. A quorum was present.
2. MINUTES: The Council considered the minutes from the August 12, 2010 meeting.
Councilor Holland moved to approve the minutes as presented. Councilor
Cutter seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
4. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Presentation by David Bigelow, CEO of Samaritan Pacific
Health Services: Mr. Bigelow addressed the Council and provided a Power Point
presentation on strategic planning for Pacific Health Services. A brief question
and answer session followed the presentation.
B. Arrow Street/Highway 101 Name Change: The Council
considered the memo regarding this issue. Ms. Leonard clarified that the
proposal was only for the name change for Arrow Street, not Hemlock, and
reiterated the fact that none of the property owners or business owners on
Highway 101 had expressed concerns or objections. Councilor Kelly moved
to approve the proposed name change. Councilor Cutter seconded. The
motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. A brief discussion ensued
regarding the process for getting the information to entities like Google; it
was determined that for the most part, this is apparently done by independent
contractors. Councilor Campbell noted that after the citizen concerns expressed
at the July meeting in regard to the proposed name change for Hemlock, he
visited all of the businesses located there and no one was interested in
changing the name. Following a brief discussion, Councilor Holland moved
to take the issue off the next agenda. Mayor Welch seconded. The motion
carried unanimously. Ms. Leonard noted that staff will look at placing
clarifying signage at the intersections. Staff noted that there will be an
ordinance or resolution memorializing the Council’s decision regarding the
street name change on the next agenda. Copies will then be provided to affected
property owners as well as the County, utility providers and other agencies so
that pertinent records can be updated.
C. Attorney Services: Ms. Leonard noted that current attorney
Mike Dowsett has submitted his resignation. She has contacted several entities,
and determined that there is a firm in Newport that could provide services at a
reasonable price and would be competent in all areas. She wondered if the
Council would give permission for her to further negotiate with them. Following
a brief discussion, Councilor Cutter moved to give the City Manager
authority to hire the firm of MacPherson, Gintner and Diaz. Councilor Campbell
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Leonard
indicated that there would not be a contract, which would make it easier to
discontinue services if they proved to be unsatisfactory, though she had little
doubt that would be the case.
D. Other issues: Following a brief discussion, consensus
of the Council was that the filing deadline for elections should be the same as
the deadline for the County. Historically the City has allowed several extra
days, as it is not necessary to verify signatures, but this has caused some
confusion for potential candidates.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Councilor Woodruff reiterated her concern
about the dividing line for Hemlock and Highway 34. Ms. Leonard indicated that
the City will put a sign on the corner of Cedar and Highway
101 to show the change. Councilor Hanes wondered if it was possible to find out
how many tickets are issued by the State Police in the City now that they have
the additional trooper to patrol the area. Ms. Leonard noted that these tickets
are not cited in the City’s Municipal Court, but that she would look into the
issue. Councilor Hanes spoke about the quilt contest for the Centennial, noting
that one of the categories is the best depiction of Waldport. She wondered if
the Council be interested in choosing the winner of that category. Consensus
of the Council was favorable. Mayor Welch stated that there is still a hunger
issue in Lincoln County, and it has multiplied dramatically in the last six
months. He mentioned that Dahl’s Disposal will be picking up canned goods set
out next to the garbage cans the week of the 20th to the 26th,
and urged all interested citizens to consider participating in the drive.
6. STAFF REPORTS:
A. City Manager: Ms. Leonard noted that Dahl Disposal had
been very responsive to the request to relocate the drop boxes, following a
request from staff. She reviewed the recent Centennial Committee meeting and
reported that things are moving ahead quite nicely. Recent Public Works
activities include striping the streets and hiring a temporary worker to clean
the curbs and paint the fire hydrants. Councilor Cutter suggested that the weeds
be cleared on Cedar Street before the striping is done next time. Councilor
Kelly also mentioned the lack of the large speed bumps on Cedar, and Ms. Leonard
responded that they would be replaced. This appears to be an ongoing issue. She
noted that four of the sewer pump stations have had major problems, though
apparently unrelated. The Yaquina John Point station had a burned-out motor; the
Forest Service station had a faulty timer; the Ocean Hills station had water get
into the pump which damaged the motor; and the Golf Course station had a float
that malfunctioned. In response to a query from Councilor Woodruff, Ms. Leonard
indicated that there was probably enough in Contingency to cover these expenses.
Councilor Hanes asked about the house by the slide area on Alder Street. Ms.
Leonard responded that the City had suggested that the owner speak to the
geotech surveyor, which they have done. The City knows it is a risky piece of
property, but we have no liability, and a letter has been sent to the owner
stating this. Councilor Woodruff mentioned that the Council should acknowledge
the many years of work that Mr. Dowsett has performed on behalf of the City, and
suggested that a plaque might be in order.
B. City Librarian: The Library circulation report and minutes
from the last meeting were in the packet materials.
C. City Planner: The Planner’s report and the minutes from
the last Planning Commission meeting were in the packet materials.
7. CONSENT AGENDA: The Council considered the Consent Agenda which included
proclamations for "Cruzin’ for Crab" and Constitution Week. Councilor Woodruff
moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Welch seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Nothing further.
9. ADJOURNMENT: At 3:40 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 14th day of
October, 2010.
SIGNED by the Mayor this 14th day of October, 2010.
Herman Welch, Mayor