ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2007 - 7:00 PM

 

CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.  Mayor Austin led in the pledge of allegiance.

 

Present:  Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Michele Conditt, Cr. Brent Dodrill, Cr. Norm Ernst, Cr. Richard Hartwig, Cr. Kay Nelson, Mayor Bob Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                                

Bill Hilands, 2628 SW Ravens View Drive, Portland, read a letter regarding his subdivision approval and the storm drain issue on Darrow Road.  Mayor Austin stated that staff would review the information and respond to his letter.

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                      

*      Approve May 14, 2007 Workshop minutes

*      Approve May 14, 2007 Council minutes

*      Liquor License application – New Outlet – The Cisco Kid

*      Liquor License application – Add partner – Estacada Tackle

 

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

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                                                                            

 

City Recorder – May 15, 2007 Election Results – CR Carey read the official results of the May 15, 2007 election where Measure 3-260, Annexation of 10 acres into the Estacada City limits passed with 202 yes votes, 116 no votes, 0 over votes and 19 under votes. 

 

City Manager – CM reviewed the main issues resulting from the budget meeting last Tuesday.  He also distributed a written report and reviewed the issues listed.  Cr. Dodrill asked what the process for reviewing the results of the garbage and recycling survey?  CM Stated that the council may want to appoint a sub-committee to review the results after staff compiles the information.  Cr. Nelson, Cr. Dodrill and Cr. Hartwig will review the information. 

 

Mayor – Mayor Austin asked for a council volunteer to attend the annual C-4 retreat on June 29th.  President Arnold stated she would be willing to attend.  The Mayor will forward her the information. 

 

The county task force assembled to review the current make-up of the County Board of Commissioners has completed preliminary work and are recommending that the Commission be 5 full-time (instead of 3), all the representatives be at-large, voters will elect the Chair, and the representatives would be non-partisan. 

 

He updated the council on some events he has attended and is planning to attend.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 2006-07 Supplemental Budget                                                             

Mayor Austin opened the public hearing for the 2006-07 Supplemental Budget.  CR Carey reviewed the increases in revenues and expenditures.

 

There were no public comments so Mayor Austin closed the public hearing.

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                              

 

Resolution 2007 – 010 – A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.

 

Cr. Ernst moved to approve Resolution 2007–010 – A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:  Cr. Hartwig-yes, Cr. Ernst-yes, Cr. Nelson-yes, Cr. Dodrill-yes, Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Conditt-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.  The motion passed with 7 yes and 0 no.

 

Resolution 2007 – 011 – A Resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of 26.64 acres into the city limits.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt Resolution 2007 – 011 – A Resolution of the City of Estacada, Oregon calling a measure election to submit to the electors of the city the question of annexation of 26.64 acres into the City limits.  Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution 2007 – 012 – A Resolution of the Estacada City Council proclaiming annexation of 10 acres owned by Kent Seida.

 

Cr. Hartwig moved to adopt Resolution 2007 – 012 – A Resolution of the Estacada City Council proclaiming annexation of 10 acres owned by Kent Seida.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Code Compliance Contract Discussion – CM Ealy reviewed the draft agreement for code enforcement services for one year beginning July 1, 2007.  This is a joint venture with Damascus.  CM answered questions from the Council regarding the types of issues that would be covered.  Cr. Dodrill feels that the Council is moving too quickly on this issue and wonders if there may be other companies that would be better or less expensive.  Cr. Arnold stated that in discussions with the current code enforcement officer he indicated that he did not feel safe going out and enforcing the code at times.  Cr. Dodrill stated that the city needs to be prepared to go to the next step in enforcement for whoever is in the position.   CM stated that there would probably be more cites to Municipal Court for code violations.  Staff will make some calls to other companies to see if there is any other interest and bring an agreement to the Council at their next meeting.

 

Library Funding Discussion – CM reviewed the information in the packet from the County regarding library funding and the plan to ask for library funding in the November 2008 election.  Interim Library Director Bryk stated that she still has some questions about the distribution and will be attending a meeting tomorrow to get the answers to her questions. 

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                          

 

Cr. Arnold reminded everyone that Saturday is the EACE golf tournament and to please come and play.  She also commented that Dan Skoog deserves a big thank-you from the community for all the work he has done toward the 4th of July celebration.

 

Cr. Conditt congratulated the class of 2007.  She also reminded everyone that the Mayor’s Ball is July 21st and invitations will be mailed soon.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.