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City Council Meeting Minutes
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2005
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF COLUMBIA CITY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON
AGENDA ITEM 1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
CONVENED:
Mayor Cheryl A. Young called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Mayor Young delivered the invocation and led the flag salute.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Cheryl A. Young
Councilor William G. Guy
Councilor Gary Hudson
Councilor Tyra A. Schroeder
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilor Bob Schmor
ALSO PRESENT:
Micah Olson, Public Works Superintendent
Michael Reedy, Chief of Police
Leahnette Rivers, City Administrator/Recorder
ATTORNEY PRESENT:
None.
A quorum was present and due notice had been published.
AGENDA ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.1 Public Hearing: To gather public testimony relating to a proposed water rate increase.
Public Hearing opened.
The City Council reviewed written input received from Julie Heiselt of Columbia City dated March 2, 2005.
Councilor Hudson said the rates are outrageous and necessary.
Jim Gillam of Columbia City said a year ago we had a similar public hearing, and it seems like it was understood at that time that we would need to increase the rates then and again now and again in the future. He asked why we are having this meeting.
Leahnette Rivers explained that a public hearing is required for a rate increase. She said because we did not know the exact amount of this rate increase a year ago, we are required to hold a public hearing at this time. For example, she said the Council still needs to decide how to structure the remaining increases, and therefore there will be at least one more public hearing.
No other comments were heard from the public.
Public Hearing closed.
AGENDA ITEM 3 CITIZEN INPUT: Lisa Molski of Columbia City said the Fifth Annual Megga
Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. She said they are looking for additional volunteers to help with the many events that are scheduled that day. She said all of the events are free to the public.
AGENDA ITEM 4 COUNCIL REPORTS:
4.1 Parks Committee: Chair Schroeder said the Parks Committee will meet next week.
4.2 Water Source and Development Committee: No report.
4.3 Street Committee: Leahnette Rivers said Contract Amendment No. 2 has been prepared for the "L" Street bridge project. She said the additional design engineering required for the utility work will be $20,021, and the City's share of that cost will be $4,004.
MOVED (HUDSON), SECONDED (GUY) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR $20,021.
4.4 Sewer Committee: No report.
4.5 Library Committee: Liaison Hudson said he met with Cathy Lundberg and discussed the proposal being prepared for the library district. He said the Friends of the Library Meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum. He said the Friends will meet again on March 21, 2005.
Leahnette Rivers said the next Friends Meeting will be held at the City Hall.
4.6 Other reports: None.
AGENDA ITEM 5 CONSENT AGENDA:
5.1 Approval of the financial reports for the period ending February 28, 2005.
5.2 Approval of the bills paid during the month of February 2005.
5.3 Written report from the City Administrator/Recorder.
5.4 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 2005.
MOVED (HUDSON), SECONDED (SCHROEDER) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Councilor Hudson noted that he was not present during the last Council Meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6.1 Council Bill No. 05-344; RESOLUTION NO. 05-830-R: A Resolution adopting the Columbia City Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual; rescinding Resolution No. 00-684-R, 01-734-R and 04-824-R.
MOVED (GUY), SECONDED (SCHROEDER) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT COUNCIL BILL NO. 05-344.
6.2 Second reading of Council Bill No. 05-355; Ordinance No. 05-607-O: An Ordinance adopting System Development Charges for Water and Sanitary Sewer; repealing Ordinance No. 01-569-O, Ordinance No. 01-571-O, and Ordinance No. 03-582-O.
The Council completed the second reading of Council Bill No. 05-355.
MOVED (SCHROEDER), SECONDED (HUDSON) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT COUNCIL BILL NO. 05-355.
AGENDA ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Council Bill No. 05-356; Resolution No. 05-831-R: A Resolution adopting Budget and Financial Policies for the City of Columbia City, Oregon; rescinding Resolution No. 04-806-R.
MOVED (HUDSON), SECONDED (GUY) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT COUNCIL BILL NO. 05-356.
7.2 Council Bill No. 05-357; Resolution No. 05-832-R: A Resolution adopting Policy Goals and Objectives for the City of Columbia City, Oregon, for fiscal year 2005-06.
MOVED (GUY), SECONDED (SCHROEDER) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT COUNCIL BILL NO. 05-357.
7.3 Council Bill No. 05-358: A Resolution assessing unpaid water and sewer utilities charges, fees and accrued interest as a lien against property described as Tax Account No. 5121-034-03700, located at 430 "A" Street, Columbia City, Oregon, currently under the ownership of James F. and Tammie R. Ford.
Leahnette Rivers this property has been sold, so there is no longer a need to act on this resolution. She said the unpaid charges will be turned over to a collection agency.
7.4 Council Bill No. 05-359; Resolution No. 05-833-R: A Resolution providing for water rates and charges for the City of Columbia City, Oregon; rescinding Resolution No. 04-800-R.
MOVED (GUY), SECONDED (HUDSON) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT COUNCIL BILL NO. 05-359.
7.5 Curbside yard debris survey: Review results of curbside yard debris service survey.
The Council reviewed the following curbside yard debris survey results, as well as all of the written comments included with the responses:
It was the consensus of the Council that no further action be taken at this time.
7.6 Executive Session: The Council will meet in Executive Session in accordance with ORS 192.660(1)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real estate transactions and in accordance with ORS 192.660(1)(f) to consider records that are exempt from public inspection.
This agenda item was cancelled.
AGENDA ITEM 8 OTHER BUSINESS:
Public works report: Micah Olson said J.R. Ribera resigned after taking another job in Astoria. Leahnette Rivers said his position has been advertised. Mayor Young appointed Councilor Hudson and Schroeder to the Selection Committee.
Police report: Chief Reedy said he's driven the new car and it is very nice.
Juvenile Accountability Grant: Leahnette Rivers recommended the City once again waive the Juvenile Accountability Grant award and send it to Columbia Council Juvenile Department.
MOVED (HUDSON), SECONDED (SCHROEDER) AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RELEASE OUR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT FUNDS TO COLUMBIA COUNTY JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.
AGENDA ITEM 9 ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.