MARCH, 2011 COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 10, 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 February 10, 2011
meeting. Councilor Cutter moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Councilor Hanes seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: P.H. Dunaway addressed the Council regarding
the conditions at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, where there is currently a
waiting list for dropoffs, and a sheltering fee. Her concern is that people
would be discouraged and would abandon their pets, especially cats, rather than
taking them there. She asked the Council to urge the shelter to accept pets on
presentation.
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S): Proposed Amendments to Waldport Development Code Title 16
Regarding Tower Facilities: Mayor Woodruff opened the public hearing, calling
for abstentions, bias, conflicts of interest or ex parte contact. None
were announced, and there were no objections to any member of the Council
participating in the hearing.
City Planner Larry Lewis provided the Council with a synopsis
of the proposed revisions, and explained that the Planning Commission had
reviewed this, held public hearings, and subsequently forwarded the document to
the Council for final approval. A brief discussion ensued regarding wind
turbines. It was determined that this issue probably needed some regulations but
not as a part of the current revisions.
Ed Peterson addressed the council reiterating his opinion
that it should be left to the conditional use process in any zone. A brief
discussion ensued regarding the process for conditional uses, property owner
rights, and defining communication towers to exclude uses such as ham radio.
Mayor Woodruff closed the public hearing and opened the
discussion. Councilor Cutter moved to add the term "commercial" to the
language to differentiate between amateur and profit-making uses. Councilor
Hanes seconded and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
It was noted that code amendments for energy towers would be forthcoming but was
not part of this code amendment. Discussion then ensued regarding allowing tower
facilities in residential zones as a conditional use. Councilor Cutter moved
to remove residential zones from the exemption and to allow tower facilities as
a conditional use. Councilor Campbell seconded and the motion carried,
with Councilors Kelly, Hanes, Campbell, Cutter and Holland voting "Aye", and
Mayor Woodruff and Councilor Brown voting "Nay". Councilor Cutter moved
to approve the amended language as outlined in the Council packet materials,
Councilor Campbell seconded, and the motion carried, with Mayor
Woodruff and Councilors Kelly, Hanes, Brown, Campbell and Cutter voting "Aye",
Councilor Holland abstaining. Councilor Cutter then moved to amend the proposed
amended language with the additional amendments as proposed at this meeting.
Councilor Kelly seconded, and the motion carried with Councilors
Kelly, Hanes, Campbell, Cutter and Holland voting "Aye", Mayor Woodruff and
Councilor Brown voting "Nay". Staff noted that the amending ordinance will be
included in the next Council packet for approval at the April meeting.
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Annual Presentation of District Attorney Activities: Mr.
Bovett was not present at the meeting, so the item will be placed on a future
agenda.
B. Presentation by Herman Welch re Lincoln County School
District Bond Measure: Mr. Welch addressed the Council regarding this issue and
provided a Power Point presentation. A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Welch asked
if the Council would consider passing a resolution of support. Councilor Cutter
moved to have a resolution drafted to support the measure and authorize
the Mayor to sign it upon completion. Councilor Campbell seconded, and
the motion carried, with Mayor Woodruff and Councilors Kelly, Brown,
Campbell, Cutter and Holland voting "Aye", Councilor Hanes voting "Nay".
6. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: Councilor Holland reported that the first
meeting in regard to the proposed mural would be happening on March 11. Mayor
Woodruff read the letter of appreciation from the Port of Alsea into the record.
Councilor Cutter asked about the status of the animal shelter. No action was
taken. Mayor Woodruff announced that the annual "If I Were Mayor" contest would
be starting soon. Councilor Campbell indicated he would visit the school to see
if interest in the contest could be promoted. Consensus of the Council was that
an award could be presented if there is an outstanding submission.
7. STAFF REPORTS:
Ms. Leonard reported that the March 8 Centennial party had
been a success, with over 250 people attending. A brief discussion ensued
regarding the recent tsunami siren incident, and Ms. Leonard
noted that the current sirens were around 60 years old and were experiencing
various issues. She asked the Council to start thinking about the future of the
siren system, noting that over the last five years the City has spent almost
$20,000 to maintain the current ones. She then gave a review of the Public Works
department activities, noting that the crew was currently working on the sewer
laterals in Old Town, and repaving would be starting soon, depending on weather.
City Librarian and City Planner reports were contained in the
packet materials.
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Nothing further.
9. ADJOURNMENT: At 3:50 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 April,
2011.
SIGNED by the Mayor this 14th day of April, 2011.
Susan Woodruff, Mayor