OCTOBER, 2000
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
OCTOBER
26, 2000
1. ROLL CALL:
Chair Moore called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chair Moore and Members Church, Peterson, Searcey, MacGregor and Welch
answered the roll. Member Lehmann
was absent. A quorum was present.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND
CONCERNS: Chair Moore asked those present who wished to speak in
regards to the public hearing reserve their comments for that time.
There were no other comments.
3. AGENCY MEMBER
COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
4. MINUTES:
The Agency considered the minutes from September 19 and 21, 2000.
Member Searcey moved to approve the minutes as presented, Member
Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
There were no questions or comments.
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A. City of Waldport from September, 2000:
Member Welch moved to approve invoices #23 and #237.
Member Searcey seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
B. Rich Hammersley from September, 2000:
Member Welch moved to approve the bill, Member Peterson seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Chair Moore
opened the public hearing on the subject of the demolition and possible uses
of the downtown motel property.
Gaylord
Gillmore, 4348 Alsea Hwy., addressed the Agency. He suggested that the property be utilized for youth
recreational activities, with a governing board comprised of young people.
Member MacGregor noted that this was not a use specified in the Urban
Renewal Plan, although there were other areas within the City that could be
used for such a purpose. The Agency suggested that he put together a plan and bring it
to the City for consideration.
Bruce
Thompson, owner of the Old Tyme Fountain and Deli and representing the Chamber
of Commerce, addressed the Agency. He
suggested that the Agency consider allowing the Chamber to utilize the cleared
area for weekend functions until such time as a decision is made in regards to
the dispensation of the property. Following
a brief discussion, Member MacGregor moved to allow the Chamber to use
the property, after it has been cleared, and once the issue of insurance and
attorney approval has been obtained. Member Peterson seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote. The
Agency instructed Mr. Thompson to take the issue to the Chamber Board and
bring back a written plan to be reviewed by the attorney.
There were no further citizen comments, and Chair Moore closed the
Public Hearing.
A brief
discussion ensued regarding the formation of the committee to look into the
possible uses of the property. The
committee, comprised of three Council members, two Planning Commissioners, two
Chamber members and two citizens, should have their first meeting in December.
The Agency
considered the proposals for demolition of the motel. It was noted that the presence of asbestos did make the
project more costly, as that would have to be handled by a certified asbestos
remover. Member MacGregor
suggested that the Agency consider not removing the six apartments on the
north side, as they could possibly be utilized for small shops. The rest of the area could be used for parking.
Following discussion, Member
Searcey moved to accept the proposal from Weeks Construction, excluding
the asbestos removal, the total of which would not exceed $25,000.
Member Church seconded. Discussion
ensued. The motion carried,
with Member MacGregor voting "No".
Mr. Dowsett would contact Mr. Weeks and set up a meeting to discuss the
job with the asbestos removal expert.
Chair Moore
noted that Ms. Lawson is going to inventory the contents of the motel so that
the materials can be declared surplus. Once
that has been done, the Agency could contact someone to handle the sale of the
property. He indicated that there
were two letters in the packet from individuals in regards to salvaging some
of the contents of the motel for personal use. Mr. Dowsett suggested that the Agency consider selling what
they can, donating what they can, and then allowing people to salvage.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ODOT Sidewalk Grant: Following
a brief discussion, consensus of the Agency was to go ahead and apply
for the grant, as the process could take two years.
Member MacGregor left the
meeting at 6:25 p.m.
B. Engineering Contract: Chair
Moore noted that the current contract was due to expire in January, the Agency
should consider whether any changes should be made.
Mr.
McClintock gave a brief report on the status of the Urban Renewal Project,
noting that the storm drain project was 99% complete.
He proposed that the Agency consider extending the employment of the
temporary employees for another month, indicating that this would assist in
tackling the additional projects in regards to I & I, especially since the
weather seemed to be holding. He
had checked with Ms. Lawson, and the monies were available.
A brief discussion ensued. Member
Welch moved to extend the temporary employee's contract for one month,
Member Church seconded and the motion carried unanimously on a
voice vote.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:30 p.m., Member Searcey moved to adjourn, Member Church seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda A. Quinlan
City Clerk
APPROVED by the Waldport
Urban Renewal Agency this 7th day of November, 2000.
SIGNED by the Chair this 7th day of November, 2000.
Gene Moore, Chair