MARCH, 2001 URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING MINUTES:

MARCH 26, 2001

MARCH 1, 2001

1.    ROLL CALL:  Chair Moore called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Chair Moore and Members Boehme, Peterson, Welch and Church answered the roll.  Member  Lehmann arrived at 6:15 p.m.  A quorum was present.
2.    CITIZEN CONCERNS AND COMMENTS:  None.
3.    AGENCY MEMBER CONCERNS AND COMMENTS:  Member Peterson thanked the Urban Renewal Agency for expediting payment for Mr. Weeks' work on the motel property.  There were no other comments.
4.    MINUTES:  The Agency considered the minutes from the January 18, 2001 meeting.  Member Welch moved to approve the minutes as presented, Member Boehme seconded.  The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5.    MOTEL:  Chair Moore indicated that the Economic Development Group had met and had requested that the Agency consider filling in the dropoff next to the Flounder Inn.  Mr. Dowsett noted that Mr. McClintock and Mr. Alfano had surveyed the situation.  The Agency has approximately $4800 of the grant monies left over from the motel demolition.  Mr. McClintock stated that they had shot the elevations of the property, calculated the total amount of material that would be required to fill in the area, and would be asking for overburden (leftovers from screening that compacts well).  This would take care of the major concern, or they could do the entire project, including a two-inch layer of top rock.  Mr. McClintock noted that the proposals should be in by March 5, but he was anticipating $15,000 to do the whole project.  It would cost $6,000-7,000 just to do the taper. Discussion ensued.  Member Peterson moved to proceed with the filling of the project, bringing it up to the level that Mr. McClintock determined.  Member Lehmann seconded.  The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.  Chair Moore noted that the property also needs to be surveyed.  Member Peterson stated that it would cost between $1000 to 1500 to properly survey the lot, establish the corners and file.  He then moved to authorize the expenditure.  Member Lehmann seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.  Member Peterson indicated he would do a little research and get back to the Chair with the actual cost.
6.    GRANT:  Chair Moore noted this was in relationship to "Operation Jumpstart" which was being put together by Mr. Cerbone.   For an investment of $1500 the Agency would get approximately $32,000 worth of consulting assistance.  Member Lehmann moved to have the Urban Renewal Agency put up the $1500, Member Welch seconded.  He then asked that further information be provided in regards to what would actually be forthcoming for the investment.  Mr. Dowsett noted that they were planning on an informational meeting on March 13, 2001.  The motion then carried unanimously on a voice vote.  
7.    SUMMER LABOR:  Chair Moore noted that Mr. McClintock has requested to be allowed to hire two contract laborers to help the crew as had been done the previous year.  Discussion ensued regarding the proposed summer projects.  These included diverting the existing Norwood Drainage into the storm drain outfall including installing culvert and two manholes; sidewalk improvements; street improvements including overlaying sections of Grant, Keady, Bay and Fayette Streets; replacing 1200' of 8" waterline (last of main downtown looping project) from Lighthouse Real Estate to Willow/101 intersection and down Willow Street.  Member Peterson noted that two issues which prevented the City from a better ISO rating were the line behind City Hall and the hydrant by the High School.  Mr. McClintock noted that the hydrant has since been replaced.  In addition, there was a line item in the upcoming budget for replacement of other hydrants.  It was noted that the area in question was not in the current Urban Renewal Area, although it might be included in the future.  Following discussion, Member Lehmann moved to approve the projects and hire the two individuals.  Member Peterson seconded and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
8.    PROJECTS FOR SUMMER 2001:  Previously discussed.
9.    BILLS:  The Agency considered Invoice 969 from the City of Waldport.  Member Lehmann moved to approve, Member Peterson seconded.  The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.  The Agency considered the bill from Regional Financial Advisors, Inc.  Member Lehmann moved to approve payment of the bill, Member Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.  The Agency then considered the bill from Charles Kupper.  Member Lehmann moved to approve payment of the bill, Member Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
10.    FINANCIAL STATEMENT:  There were no questions.
11.    RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET:  Member Lehmann moved to approve Resolution No. 01-03, Member Welch seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
12.    MEMO RE BOND UPDATE:  No action was necessary.
    Member Lehmann noted that a Chair had been appointed at the last meeting, but the Agency had not appointed a Vice-Chair.  Chair Moore moved to appoint Ms. Lehmann as Vice-Chair, Member Peterson seconded.  The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
13.    ADJOURNMENT:  At 6:52 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Agency, Member Lehmann moved to adjourn, Member Welch 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 5th day of April, 2001.
SIGNED by the Chair this 4th day of June, 2001.

Gene Moore, Chair