JUNE, 2011 COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 9, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Woodruff called the
meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Woodruff and Councilors
Kelly, Brown, Hanes, Campbell, Cutter and Holland answered the roll. A quorum
was present.
2. MINUTES: The Council considered the minutes from the May 3 Budget Committee
meeting and the May 12, 2001 City Council meeting. Councilor Kelly moved
to approve the minutes as presented. Councilor Cutter seconded. Councilor
Brown noted a correction in the Budget Committee minutes, where room tax
revenues had been incorrectly identified as franchise fees. The motion to
approve the minutes then carried unanimously on a voice vote.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATION: Jirivil Woods addressed the Council regarding
her ongoing concerns about participation in the Waldport Wednesday Market.
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
A. State Revenue Sharing: Mayor Woodruff opened the public
hearing on State Revenue Sharing. There were no comments. She then closed the
public hearing.
B. City of Waldport Budget for FY 2011-2012: Mayor Woodruff
opened the public hearing on the City of Waldport Budget for FY 2011-2012. There
were no comments. She then closed the public hearing.
C. Vacation of Public Parcel to Clear Title: Mayor Woodruff
opened the public hearing on the vacation of park status for property identified
on Lincoln County Assessor’s Map 13-11-19DC as tax lot #316. There were no
comments. She then closed the public hearing.
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consideration of Vacation Ordinance: Hearing no
objections, Mayor Woodruff read Ordinance No. 734 by title only for the first
and second readings. Following a brief discussion, Councilor Campbell moved
to adopt Ordinance No. 734. Councilor Holland seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
B. Dahl Disposal - Request for Fee Adjustment: Nik Dahl
addressed the Council regarding solid waste disposal and recycling, and reviewed
their current practices. He noted that the last rate adjustment request was in
2009. They were asking for an increase of approximately 90 cents per customer
per month for residential rates. Following a brief discussion, Councilor Kelly
moved to approve the fee adjustment. Councilor Cutter seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Councilor Cutter
voiced a concern regarding the location of some of the trash receptacles,
especially on narrow and/or steep streets such as Cedar Street. Mr. Dahl stated
he would work with the City to ensure that the cans are off the sidewalks and
not hindering pedestrian traffic.
C. South County Resources - Request for Support: Tonner Hays
addressed the Council regarding a request from South County Resources for
assistance in relocating their facility. One possible location would be in the
Industrial Park off of Crestline Drive, which would bring the facility out of
the tsunami zone. Following a brief discussion, Councilor Campbell moved
to table discussion of financial support to January, to be addressed in the next
fiscal year’s budget. Councilor Holland seconded. Councilor Cutter
amended the motion to include drafting a letter of support for the project
sooner than January. The motion to amend was seconded, and then the main motion,
as amended, carried unanimously on a voice vote.
D. Consideration of Traffic and Public Safety Committee
Recommendations: Councilor Hanes reviewed the recommendations from the
committee. City Manager Leonard mentioned that the Fire District had
participated in a tsunami siren location study, results of which could be
obtained from Fire Chief Clawson. Councilor Hanes noted that the committee was
suggesting that additional funds be allocated for repair and replacement of the
sirens, as well as more signage to inform the public of evacuation routes.
Mayor Woodruff recessed the meeting at 3:20 p.m. in order to
convene the Road District #3 and Urban Renewal meetings. The Council meeting
resumed at 3:27 p.m.
E. Budget Resolutions:
1. Amending Current Budget: The Council considered Resolution
1157, amending the budget for FY 2010-2011. Councilor Holland moved to
approve the resolution. Councilor Brown seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously on a voice vote.
2. State Revenue Sharing: The Council considered Resolution
1158, declaring the City’s election to receive State revenues. Councilor Cutter
moved to approve the resolution. Councilor Brown seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
3. Adopting Budget for FY 2011-2012 and Making
Appropriations: Councilor Kelly asked if the proposed wage adjustment for City
Manager Leonard was included in the final document, and Ms. Leonard confirmed.
She also noted that there was a line item for tsunami siren repair/replacement
in there, with monies allocated. Councilor Kelly moved to approve
Resolution 1159. Councilor Holland seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
F. Annual Sheriff Contract Renewal: Councilor Cutter moved
to approve the contract renewal. Councilor Campbell seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
G. Other Issues: None.
6. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Councilor Kelly asked that the speed monitor
be put out more frequently, now that we are into summertime traffic. Councilor
Campbell asked about the use of golf carts on City streets. Ms. Leonard
responded that there is language in the State statutes prohibiting the use of
golf carts on most streets, except those immediately adjacent to the golf course
and then only if the City has passed legislative language allowing the use and
designating the streets to be used.
7. REPORTS: City Manager Leonard reported that planning for the City’s
Beachcomber and Centennial Celebration was complete, and everyone was looking
forward to a great weekend of events and food. She also noted that with the
improvement in the weather, Public Works was busy repainting crosswalks.
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Mayor Woodruff mentioned the upcoming Mayor’s Conference
which she would be attending. Consensus of the Council was to authorize
the reimbursement of her expenses. She also noted the League of Oregon Cities
conference, which includes a session for new councilors, and urged anyone
interested to attend. Expenses for attending that will also be reimbursed. Mayor
Woodruff asked the Council to consider authorizing a letter of support for a
Rural Tourism Studio project. Consensus of the Council was favorable.
9. ADJOURNMENT: At 3:55 p.m., there being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda Q. Eckerman, City Recorder
APPROVED by the Waldport City Council this 14th day of July,
2011.
SIGNED by the Mayor this 14th day of July, 2011.
Susan Woodruff, Mayor