NOVEMBER, 2002 URBAN RENEWAL MEETING MINUTES:

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Moore called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Chair Moore and Members Abbott, Peterson, Beckstead, Welch and Church answered the roll. Member Woodruff arrived at 6:04 p.m. A quorum was present.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
3. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
4. MINUTES: The Agency considered the minutes from the October 23, 2002 Urban Renewal meeting. Member Welch moved to approve the minutes as presented. Member Peterson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Member Beckstead asked about Urban Renewal showing up on the tax statements. Ms. Leonard explained that this was a result of the Shilo Inn decision, where the schools had petitioned to have Urban Renewal removed from their rate since it was a governmental entity. The Assessor's Office has set up a distinct and separate line item on the tax statements to reflect the Urban Renewal assessment.
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
    A. Consideration of City of Waldport Invoice #880: Member Peterson moved to approve payment of the invoice. Member Welch seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
    B. 2001/2002 & 2002/2003 Assessment and Taxation Data for WURA: This was provided for information only. It was noted that the excess assessed value has decreased, and the Assessor's Office had indicated that property values had been reduced by about 5%.
    C. Sa-Da-Munn Fence Request: Chair Moore noted that at last meeting the residents were going to be meeting to discuss cost-sharing, but nothing had been heard yet. He felt that they should share in the costs. Member Beckstead moved to table the issue until the next meeting. Member Moore seconded. Ms. Leonard explained that the project had to be completed by November 15 in order to utilize RIB monies. RIB will pay up to 60% of the cost. The motion and the second were withdrawn. Member Church moved to notify Sa-Da-Munn that they will pay 60%, not to exceed $3600, but a decision needs to be made as soon as possible. Member Woodruff seconded. Member Welch noted that then the project was dependent on Sa-Da-Munn's response. Ms. Leonard suggested that they go ahead and start the work, and hope that Sa-Da-Munn would pay the 40%. If they don't, then the Agency would pay that portion, as it was intended to correct a traffic problem. Discussion ensued. Member Welch suggested withdrawing the motion. Member Church withdrew his motion, Member Woodruff withdrew her second. Member Peterson moved to approve the construction of the fence along the Sa-Da-Munn property line, contingent upon the fact that they will participate and pay 40% of the cost. Ms. Leonard noted that the RIB grant may only reimburse 60% of what the Agency pays. Member Peterson withdrew his motion. Member Church moved to have the Urban Renewal Agency install a fence along Starr Street, adjacent to the Sa-Da-Munn property. Member Peterson seconded. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Member Woodruff moved to ask Sa-Da-Munn to donate 40% of the cost to the Urban Renewal Agency. Member Welch seconded. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
    D. Other Issues: An additional packet had been distributed at the meeting, containing the September Attorney's Bill, and a bid from Ted Stephens for the fencing at the Starr Street location.
        1. Attorney Bill: Member Welch moved to pay the Attorney bill. Member Beckstead seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
        2. Bid from Ted Stephens for fencing: Mr. McClintock noted that this was the best price available. Member Woodruff moved to approve the bid, Member Welch seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
7. ADJOURNMENT: At 6:24 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned.

SIGNED by the Chair this 29th day of January, 2003.
Herman Welch
Waldport Urban Renewal Agency Chair

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