JULY, 2004 URBAN RENEWAL MEETING MINUTES:
JULY 1, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Welch
called the meeting to order. Chair Welch and Board Members Abbott, Woodruff,
Beckstead and Church answered the roll. Board Member Peterson arrived at 6:40
p.m. A quorum was present.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
3. AGENCY COMMENTS AND CONCERNS: None.
4. MINUTES: The Agency considered the minutes from the June 3, 2004 meeting.
Member Beckstead moved to approve the minutes as presented. Member Abbott
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Execution of Estoppel Deed: Ms. Leonard noted that
accepting the deed is not part of an Executive Session. Previously they had
given her authority to negotiate with the buyers of the lot, with the
understanding that if they were not able to pay off what was owed, the Agency
would execute the estoppel deed in lieu of foreclosure. The process was for the
Agency to accept the estoppel deed, the Chair would then sign, and Ms. Leonard
would record the deed the following day. She noted that she was having the
attorney check with the title company to ensure that there were no liens against
the property, and also to ensure that the property had not been deeded over to
anyone else. There was a non-merger clause in the deed, so any liens could be
handled separately. Chair Welch asked if there were any offers pending on the
property. Ms. Leonard responded that there were none to her knowledge. Mr.
Church stated that unpaid taxes may not be addressed by a non-merger clause. Ms.
Leonard indicated that she would clarify the issue with the attorney. Member
Woodruff moved to accept the estoppel deed. Mr. Abbott seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously on a voice vote.
B. Other Issues: Ms. Leonard noted that the Agency needed to
make a decision to relist the property and engage an agent, and could recess to
an executive session to work out specifics on the negotiation and price. At 6:41
p.m., following a brief discussion, the Agency recessed into Executive Session
pursuant to ORS 192.660(1)(e): To conduct deliberations with persons designated
by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. The Agency
reconvened in open session at 6:59 p.m. Member Abbott moved that the Agency open
up for proposals on the sale of the property upon completion of the estoppel
deed, allowing two weeks for submission of proposals. Member Woodruff seconded,
and the motion carried, with Chair Welch and Members Abbott, Woodruff and
Beckstead voting "Aye", Members Peterson and Church voting "Nay".
Member Church suggested installation of temporary signage to alert RV's to the
parking area on Starr Street. Ms. Leonard responded that she thought there was
one sign, but she will look into the possibility of installing a second.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: See Agenda Item 5(B).
7. ACTIONS, IF ANY, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: See Agenda Item 5(B).
8. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:05 p.m., there being no other issues to come before the
Agency, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Reda A. Quinlan
City Clerk
APPROVED by the Waldport Urban Renewal Agency this 27th day of July, 2004.
SIGNED by the Chair this 27th day of July, 2004.
Herman Welch, Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair
Welch called the meeting to order at 10.03 a.m. Chair Welch and Members Abbott,
Woodruff, Beckstead, Campbell and Church answered the roll. Member Peterson was
absent. 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 July 1, 2004 meeting.
Member Woodruff moved to approve the minutes as presented, Member Beckstead
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Sidewalk Bulb-Out Design: City Administrator Leonard presented the proposed
design and the possible patterns available for the bulb-outs. After considered
the options, Member Woodruff moved to use the herringbone design, in a rust
color with a contrasting border. Member Church seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously on a voice vote.
B. Other Issues: None.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 10:22 a.m. the Agency went into Executive Session
pursuant to ORS 192.660(1)(e): To conduct deliberations with persons designated
by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.
7. ACTIONS, IF ANY, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 10:43 a.m. the Agency reconvened
into Open Session. Member Beckstead moved to list the downtown lot with Michelle
Putnam of Bayshore Realty on a six-month listing at a price of $255,000, and to
authorize Ms. Leonard to conduct the negotiations. Member Welch seconded.
Discussion ensued with regard to the listing price. Member Beckstead moved to
amend his motion to set the listing price at $249,000, and Member Campbell
seconded the amendment. The vote on the amendment carried, with Chair Welch and
Members Abbott, Campbell and Beckstead voting “Aye”, Members Woodruff and Church
voting “Nay”. The main motion then carried, with Chair Welch and Members Abbott,
Campbell, Beckstead and Woodruff voting “Aye”, Member Church voting “Nay”.
8. ADJOURNMENT: At 10:50 a.m., there being no further business to come before
the Agency, Member Beckstead moved to adjourn, Member Abbott 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 29th day of September, 2004.
SIGNED by the Chair this 29th day of September, 2004.
Herman Welch, Chair