ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2004 - 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. Cliff Atkinson, Cr. Michele Cheshier, Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Cliff Gavic, Cr. Ben Erickson, Mayor Bob Austin, CA Andrew Cole, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.                                                 

 

Absent:  Cr. Marli Stauffacher

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

January Citizen of the Month – Estacada Family Resource Center Volunteers

 

Mayor Austin presented the January Citizen of the Month Award to the Estacada Family Resource Center and it’s volunteers.

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                

Approve January 12, 2004 Council minutes

OLCC License Annual Renewals

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt the consent agenda.  Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                            

 

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Report – Deputy Kauffman asked the council about the portal hours because of recent vandalism.  CM Ealy stated he is checking with all agencies involved about closing the portal at night.  The deputy suggested a camera if the portal was not going to be locked at night. 

 

City Manager - CM Ealy stated that there are a lot of meetings coming up this week including Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, Planning Commission on Thursday and the Community Summit on Saturday.  CM stated that Senator Wyden would be at the Community Center at 4:00 pm on Friday.  CM and Mayor Austin presented a list of transportation projects to Bluemanaur’s staff and discussed the new library project.  Cr. Arnold asked about the progress with ODOT on securing access for Bob Taylor’s property on Highway 224.  CM stated that talks have been very encouraging. 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                                                  

State of the City Address – Mayor Austin reviewed the information in the written State of the City report including projects and activity done in 2003 and on the to do list for 2004. 

 

Centennial Celebration Update – Irene Adams stated that the committee has had a hard time getting started because of lack of funding and volunteer participation.  The Centennial group has merged with the Museum group and a board has been determined.  There will be a stamp cancellation fundraiser on February 23rd at City Hall.  They are encouraging individuals and groups to use the centennial theme throughout the year in their activities.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS       

 

John Mullins, 701 SE 4th – Mr. Mullins thanked the council and staff for the conversation regarding his property.                                                                   

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                          

 

Cr. Atkinson welcomed the boy scouts to the meeting and wished them luck towards their badges.  He is looking forward to 2004 and working towards an improved economy for Estacada. 

 

Cr. Cheshier stated that the library project is moving along and if anyone wants any information regarding the project to contact Beth McKinnon at the library.

 

Cr. Arnold asked Alan Hull, Estacada Fire Department, about the propane leak downtown.  He stated that there were no combustible vapors when tested but that the odor was coming from the old piping.  Cr. Arnold stated that there were not enough members present to hold the skate park meeting but will continue to push it with help.

 

Cr. Gavic stated that the history of Estacada is very interesting.

 

Cr. Erickson encouraged people to apply for the vacant positions on city commissions and committees.

 

Mayor Austin stated there have been meetings with the county commissioners regarding the library project that have been very encouraging.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – ORS 192.660(1)(e) – Real estate                                                     

Mayor Austin announced that the council would adjourn into executive session under ORS 192.660(1)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.  He asked everyone to leave the room except those representing the media.  He advised the media representatives that they couldn’t report the contents of the executive session.

 

All the council and staff listed above were present and Clinton Vining, Clackamas County News.

 

The council returned to regular session.

 

Cr. Cheshier moved to direct staff to make an offer to purchase the property at 408 Blvd Way for the 4th Street realignment project.    Cr. Gavic seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – ORS 192.660(1)(h) - Litigation                                                       

 

Mayor Austin announced that the council would adjourn into executive session under ORS 192.660(1)(h) to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.  He asked everyone to leave the room except those representing the media.  He advised the media representatives that they couldn’t report the contents of the executive session.

 

All the council and staff listed above were present and Clinton Vining, Clackamas County News.

 

The council returned to regular session.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.