ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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. Brent Dodrill, Cr. Norm Ernst, Cr. Richard Hartwig, Mayor Bob
Austin, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.
Absent: Cr.
Michele Conditt, Cr. Kay Nelson.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
Sherrie Wirth, 27427 S. Horner Road, stated that she has just purchased a business
on Broadway Street and is requesting a larger sign than is allowed in the
code. Mayor Austin referred this issue
to staff to review the process for a variance or the possibility of a code
interpretation.
Ms. Worth is having a grand opening on Saturday,
October 6, 2007, and she is planning a very large community event on Broadway
Street. She asked the council to waive
all or part of the stage fee. Mayor
Austin asked Ms. Worth to investigate a partnership with the Arts Commission,
Parks Commission or Chamber of Commerce to reduce or remove the cost of the
stage.
Delores Lindbergh, 275 SE 4th Avenue, requested that the City waive her
business license fee for next year based on the substantial income loss that
she has had during the closure of the 4th Avenue. She also stated that cars are going way too
fast down the hill now that the road is opened.
CONSENT AGENDA
§
Approve August
27, 2007 Workshop & Regular Council minutes
§
Estacada
Library Board Appointment – Suzanne Mahan
Cr.
Arnold moved to approve the consent agenda.
Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office – Lt. Slaney reviewed the July activity
report. He also commented on the
graffiti, mostly on the schools, and there have been 2 arrests. These two were responsible for almost 50% of
the graffiti. There is still another
group floating around but most of it looks very juvenile and he assured the
council that there is no gang activity around here at this time. Lt. Slaney stated that the city of Portland
just enacted a law requiring businesses to lock up spray paint, etchers, and
other graffiti paraphernalia.
City Manager – CM Ealy asked the Council to pick a time for a mid-year
retreat. CM stated that the Masonic
building issue has been resolved and the owner will be putting in underground
power. He also stated that the property
owners in Cazadero Heights are comfortable with the progress made by Mr.
Henrickson and believe he will complete the development soon. PWD Randall stated that he has talked to the
Cazadero Heights community and they are very positive about the progress being
made.
CM Ealy stated that the Wade Creek Park bid was
challenged and the city responded to the challenge stating that the bid opening
and selection was correct and the challenge was denied. CM will know this week when the contract can
be issued.
Mayor Austin distributed and reviewed information
regarding the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners reorganization and
expanding to 5 commissioners instead of the current 3 commissioners. The Council supports the recommendations made
by the task force.
Mayor Austin also distributed information regarding
the C4 Committee and a proposal to form a Clackamas County Service and 4-H
District. The Council also discussed the
library funding issue.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Second Consideration - Ordinance Series of 2007, No. 005 – An Ordinance relating to solid waste management and resource recovery, extending the term of an exclusive franchise to Dan Walker Disposal Services, Inc. to March 15, 2008, or until a new franchise has been negotiated and said franchisee is prepared to proceed, whichever occurs first, and amending Ordinance Series of 1997, No. 10.
Cr. Arnold moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2007, No. 005 - An Ordinance relating to solid waste management and resource recovery, extending the term of an exclusive franchise to Dan Walker Disposal Services, Inc. to March 15, 2008, or until a new franchise has been negotiated and said franchisee is prepared to proceed, whichever occurs first, and amending Ordinance Series of 1997, No. 10. Cr. Hartwig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Intergovernmental Agreement between City of
Estacada, Oregon and City of Happy Valley, Oregon – Code Enforcement Services – CM reviewed the
agreement. Cr. Ernst moved to adopt the
intergovernmental agreement between the City of Estacada, Oregon and City of
Happy Valley, Oregon. Cr. Arnold
seconded the motion. Roll call
vote: Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Ernst-yes, Cr.
Hartwig-yes, Cr. Dodrill-yes, Mayor Austin-yes.
The motion passed with 5 yes and 0 no.
First Consideration –
Ordinance Series of 2007, No. 007
– An Ordinance making it unlawful to possess graffiti implements, providing for
their seizure and for penalties; and making graffiti an unlawful act.
CM Ealy stated this was just for the Council to
review tonight and he would like the Sheriff’s Office to have a chance to
review before the council proceeds. CM
commented on some things that other cities are doing to deter graffiti.
Cr. Arnold moved to adopt Ordinance Series of 2007,
No. 007 – An Ordinance making it unlawful to possess graffiti implements,
providing for their seizure and for penalties; and making graffiti an unlawful
act. Cr. Hartwig seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP
COMMENTS
COUNCIL REPORTS &
COMMENTS
Cr. Arnold stated that the Friends of the Estacada
Fire District has found out that the fire department
must hire a forensic auditor to track the missing funds. She encouraged everyone to support the fire
department. She also reminded everyone
about the Parks & Recreation Commission Spaghetti Feed on Saturday,
September 15, 2007.
Cr. Hartwig is impressed with the City’s pride in
backing the Football team this year. He
also stated that he had another property owner calling about annexation. He thanked the City staff for their work the
last few weeks.
Mayor Austin received a note from the President of
Quadrant Homes looking forward to building in Estacada.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.