ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002 - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING
OFFICER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Austin led in the pledge of allegiance.
Present: Cr.
Richard Hartwig, Cr. Pam Butcher, Cr. Jane Troeh, Cr. Marli Stauffacher, Cr.
Cliff Gavic, Cr. Cliff Atkinson, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Ealy, CR Denise Carey.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve November 18, 2002 Council minutes
Cr. Butcher moved
to approve the consent agenda. Cr.
Atkinson seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Library Building Task Force Update – Jim Reynolds – Mr. Reynolds stated that they have not yet had the
two downtown properties appraised as directed by Council. The committee is in the process of qualifying
architects for the design stage. They
will rank the three firms being interviewed and make a recommendation. Mr. Reynolds gave an overview of the plan for
funding the new library. He stated there
needs to be a group formed to acquire the land and they need direction from the
Council. He asked the Council to
authorize CM Ealy to enter into negotiations with the recommended architects
from the task force before the January Council meeting. The Council discussed the siting of the new
library and reinforced that the citizens and the council want the library
located in the downtown area. Cr. Troeh
suggested a workshop with the task force and the council for the task force to
share all the information they have regarding the sites.
Senator Rick Metzger – Senator Metzger stated that there will be many
decisions in the next legislative session regarding the budget and
finances. There are many challenges for
the legislature to overcome but he is ready to take them on. Senator Metzger answered questions regarding
school funding, grant monies and other pressing financial concerns before the
legislature.
City Recorder – Election Results – CR Carey read the November 5, 2002 election
results. 711 of the 1202 registered
voters cast ballots for a 59.1% turnout.
Voting for Mayor was 184 votes for Thomas M. Sager and 439 votes for
Robert J. Austin with 85 blanks and 3 over votes. Voting for Council was 170 votes for Karen M.
McCarty, 180 votes for Kay F. Nelson, 169 votes for Richard R. Hartwig, 222 votes
for Tanya R. Phillips, 226 votes for Becky Arnold, 283 votes for Michele R.
Cheshier, 382 votes for Ben Erickson, 72 blanks and 8 over votes. Voting for Measure 3-86, to annex 20.34 acres
into the City of Estacada was 493 yes votes to 181 no votes with 37 blanks and
no over votes.
Public Works Water Loss and Activity Reports – CM Ealy reviewed the reports included in the
packet.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Periodic Review Work Program – Periodic Review
Workgroup Recommendation – There
will be a position to fill because of Ben Erickson being elected to
council. Staff will advertise for this
position. Cr. Troeh moved to approve the
recommendation and send to Clackamas County and the State for their
approval. Cr. Stauffacher seconded the
motion. The motion passed with 6 yes and
1 no (Gavic).
Resolution 2002 – 26 – A Resolution of the Estacada City Council
authorizing the City Manager to review and recommend changes to the Personnel
Manual, Job Descriptions and salary ranges for the City of Estacada.
Cr. Butcher moved to adopt Resolution 2002 – 26 – A
Resolution of the Estacada City Council authorizing the City Manager to review
and recommend changes to the Personnel Manual, Job Descriptions and salary
ranges for the City of Estacada. Cr.
Hartwig seconded the motion. Roll call
vote: Cr. Butcher-yes, Cr.
Stauffacher-yes, Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Atkinson-yes, Cr. Gavic-yes, Cr.
Troeh-yes, Mayor Austin-yes. The motion
passed with 7 yes and 0 no.
COUNCIL REPORTS &
COMMENTS
Mayor Austin stated that the committee in charge of
developing a city manager contract is close to being done and should be on the
agenda on January 13th.
Mayor Austin thanked Jane, Pam and Richard for their
time spent on the council.
Cr. Troeh stated it was an honor to sit in the
position of councilor. She has enjoyed
it immensely and hopes the new councilors will enjoy it as much.
Cr. Gavic thanked Pam, Jane and Richard for serving
on the council. He also thanked the
downtown businesses for putting up Christmas lights along with the City and
Chamber.
Cr. Atkinson thanked Senator Metzger for
attending. He also thanked Pam, Jane and
Richard for their time on the council.
Cr. Hartwig thanked the library committee for the
work they have already done. He reviewed
some of the events during his eight years on the council. He stated it has been great working with all
the councilors and staff over the last eight years.
Cr. Stauffacher thanked everyone for coming and stated
Jane, Pam and Richard will be missed.
Cr. Butcher stated it has been an honor to serve the
citizens of Estacada. She thanked staff
and encouraged the new council to work hard to get things done in a timely
manner. She stated it has been an honor and
pleasure to work with all the councilors and thanked them for working with
her.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.