ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005 - 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. Marli Stauffacher, Cr. Michele Conditt, Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Kay Nelson, Cr. Ben Erickson, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                          

§         November Citizen of the Month – Kay Nelson, Veteran’s Day Event

 

Mayor Austin awarded the November Citizen of the Month Award to Kay Nelson for her work organizing the Estacada Veteran’s Day Event and Parade.

 

Mayor Austin also presented a gold safety award from City/County Insurance Services for an injury free work year. 

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                           

§         Approve November 28, 2005 Workshop and Regular Meeting minutes

§         Cr. Stauffacher’s letter of resignation

§         Parks & Recreation Commission appointments

§         Infrastructure Committee appointments

§         Budgeted Backhoe Purchase (3 bids)

§         Quitclaim Deed – 1907 Utility easement – J. James LLC

§         Quitclaim Deed – 1960 telephone line easement – R.J. & Rosemarie Boynton

 

Cr. Conditt moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                       

 

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Report – no report.

 

City Manager distributed and discussed an article regarding the status of the Sunrise Corridor.  CM reviewed the January calendar with regular meetings on the 9th and 23rd, Summit on the 28th, and a Budget Committee meeting, Goal setting meeting, and Growth Town Halls to be scheduled. 

 

Mayor Austin commented on a meeting he attended with other Clackamas County Mayor’s to update Congressman Blumenauer on issues in each community. 

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                          

 

Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 005 – An Ordinance by the Estacada City Council vacating a portion of SE Second Avenue.

 

CR Carey read Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 005.

 

Cr. Nelson moved to dispense with the second reading and read by title only.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CR Carey read Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 005 by title only.

 

Cr. Conditt moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 005 – An Ordinance by the Estacada City Council vacating a portion of SE Second Avenue.  Cr. Nelson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 004 – An Ordinance by the Estacada City Council amending Section 15.12.070-Underground Utilities-of the Estacada Municipal Code.

 

CR Carey read Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 004.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to dispense with the second reading and read by title only.  Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CR Carey read Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 004 by title only.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2005, No. 004 – An Ordinance by the Estacada City Council amending Section 15.12.070 – Underground Utilities – of the Estacada Municipal Code.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Public Safety Task Force Final Report and Recommendation – CM Ealy explained the background of the committee recommendation.  He introduced Ralph Branson and Cliff Seubert, members of the task force, to review the recommendation.  Mr. Branson and Mr. Seubert reviewed the recommendations and suggested a police commission to work with the sheriff’s office on issues in Estacada.  The group would like the council to look at the tax base necessary to provide adequate police services and continue to evaluate it over the next few years with the growth that would be happening in the next few years.  The group felt at this time that contracting with Clackamas County is the only economically feasible way to provide police services but in the future there may be a point that it would be economically feasible to allow for a city police force.  The liability and training issues are both very expensive and would prohibit a local police department at this time.  Another possibility discussed would be to talk to the Sheriff’s office about a reserve program designated for Estacada to cut costs and increase enforcement.  One issue that split the growth the most was the issue of code enforcement.  The task force did finally come to agreement that code enforcement should be left up to the City’s code enforcement officer to free up the officer for more serious work.  The task force also encourages neighborhood watch programs to enhance the police coverage.

 

Establish Tourism Committee & Make Appointments – CM explained the staff report and suggested appointments.  CR Carey stated staff would produce agendas and minutes for the committee.  

 

Cr. Conditt moved to establish the committee and make the recommended appointments as recommended in the staff report.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                    

 

Cr. Stauffacher stated that she has enjoyed serving on the council but is excited to begin a new stage in her life.  Mayor Austin presented Cr. Stauffacher with a card and gift certificate in appreciation of her dedication to the community. 

 

Cr. Conditt wished Cr. Stauffacher the best and said she would be missed.

 

Cr. Hartwig stated that he appreciated Cr. Stauffacher’s passion she brought to the council.

 

Cr. Arnold stated that she was so proud of Cr. Stauffacher and the growth she has displayed during her time on the council.  She will miss her smile. 

 

Cr. Arnold commented on CM Ealy’s article in the paper regarding the growth and schools.  She also thanked the public safety task force for their work and challenged the staff to look into establishing a police district to fund police services in the area.

 

Cr. Nelson wished Cr. Stauffacher the best and stated she would be missed. 

 

Cr. Erickson had no comment in the spirit of Cr. Stauffacher.

 

Mayor Austin stated that the position of councilor will be advertised and will be appointed in January. 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION – ORS 192.660 (2)(i) – City Manager Evaluation                       

 

Mayor Austin announced that the council would adjourn into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) which allows the Council to meet in executive session to consider the evaluation of the chief executive officer.  He asked everyone to leave the room.  There were no media representatives present. 

 

All the council and CR Carey were present.

 

The council returned to regular session.

 

Cr. Conditt moved to approve a 6% raise for the City Manager with a $300 per month car allowance.  Cr. Erickson seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.