June 16,, 2010
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Glendale City Hall
124 Third Street
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Fred Jensen. Councilor Elder led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Bud Elder, Bill Boal, Fred Jensen, Jim Standard, Allen King, Karen Mehl
Absent: Audina Jephson
Staff: Ned Dausel, Betty Stanfill
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilor King moved to approve the consent agenda and Councilor Elder seconded. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
UPDATE ON DISC GOLF COURSE PROJECT:
Joe Morningstar reported on his progress in gathering information on the equipment to install a disc golf course in City Park. He described the course that he has mapped out and the proposed locations of the nine “holes”. He is still working on getting the best price on the baskets, whether by buying the materials alone, or having the entire basket professionally fabricated.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Officer Marty Case called to report by speakerphone on the statistics and recent incidents for the month of May. There were no questions from the Council or the audience.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilors reviewed a request from the League of Oregon Cities for recommendations on priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. Councilor Standard suggested a Council workshop in order to have more time to review and discuss the options. The Council agreed by consensus to meet on Monday, June 21st at 4:30 PM.
A Special Event Request from the Cow Creek Valley Community Association for a Fourth of July celebration was presented by Robert and Kathy Crivello. Councilors referred to an email from the City’s insurance agent which recommended that the City not sanction any fireworks display unless conducted by a professional fireworks company. Councilor King moved to approve the application, except for permitting the community fireworks by private citizens. Councilor Standard seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION 07-10
Declaring the City’s Election to Receive State Revenues was read aloud by Mayor Jensen. Councilor King moved to approve the resolution and was seconded by Councilor Boal. The favorable vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION 08-10
Certifying the Provision of Municipal Services was read aloud by Councilor Boal. Councilor Standard moved to approve the resolution and Councilor King seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION 09-10
Adopting the 2010-2011 City Budget, Making Appropriations, Imposing Taxes and Categorizing Taxes was read by Mayor Jensen. Recorder Stanfill reported that she had made a $200 revision in the Water Fund by increasing postage and reducing contingency. There was no change to the overall budget total. Councilor King moved to approve the resolution and Councilor Elder seconded . The favorable vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
Mr. Dausel reported on the One-Stop meeting that he and Mayor Jensen attended in May. Of the several funding scenarios presented, a grant/loan package from DEQ seemed to be the best option. Chris Marko of RCAC recommends applying for all the options, because none is a guaranteed source. Staff will consult with CCD and Fumi Schaadt on the best course to follow. Councilor King moved to authorize staff to begin the applications process and was seconded by Councilor Standard. The Council voted unanimously in favor.
CODE ENFORCEMENT:
Mr. Dausel reported that Nano’s Mexican Restaurant had been given until June 14th, 2010 to install an approved backflow prevention device, and to date had not done so. He referred to several letters and time extensions that had been sent. The Council agreed that the restaurant owner had left the City no choice but to cite him for non-compliance, and directed Mr. Dausel to proceed.
Mayor Jensen reported that the danger trees at Fifth Street and Sol Abraham had been removed. There are several other trees that are safety concerns and need to be addressed as time and resources permit.
COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS:
Councilor Boal reported that the County branch library may be closed after next year due to budget cuts. He stated that the library will have a 35% cut in the coming fiscal year. Recorder Stanfill stated that the City presently provides the building and utilities to house the branch library.
RECORDER’S REPORT:
Mrs. Stanfill referred to her memo regarding investment of City funds. She recommended that the City purchase a one-year Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $100,000 on July 1st with funds from the Water Plant Reserves, in order to get a better interest rate. Councilor King moved to approve the CD purchase and Councilor Standard seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:10 PM.
Submitted by:
Betty Stanfill
City Recorder
MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Glendale City Hall
124 Third Street
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Fred Jensen. Councilor Elder led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Bud Elder, Bill Boal, Fred Jensen, Jim Standard, Allen King, Karen Mehl
Absent: Audina Jephson
Staff: Ned Dausel, Betty Stanfill
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilor King moved to approve the consent agenda and Councilor Elder seconded. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.
UPDATE ON DISC GOLF COURSE PROJECT:
Joe Morningstar reported on his progress in gathering information on the equipment to install a disc golf course in City Park. He described the course that he has mapped out and the proposed locations of the nine “holes”. He is still working on getting the best price on the baskets, whether by buying the materials alone, or having the entire basket professionally fabricated.
SHERIFF’S REPORT:
Officer Marty Case called to report by speakerphone on the statistics and recent incidents for the month of May. There were no questions from the Council or the audience.
NEW BUSINESS:
Councilors reviewed a request from the League of Oregon Cities for recommendations on priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. Councilor Standard suggested a Council workshop in order to have more time to review and discuss the options. The Council agreed by consensus to meet on Monday, June 21st at 4:30 PM.
A Special Event Request from the Cow Creek Valley Community Association for a Fourth of July celebration was presented by Robert and Kathy Crivello. Councilors referred to an email from the City’s insurance agent which recommended that the City not sanction any fireworks display unless conducted by a professional fireworks company. Councilor King moved to approve the application, except for permitting the community fireworks by private citizens. Councilor Standard seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION 07-10
Declaring the City’s Election to Receive State Revenues was read aloud by Mayor Jensen. Councilor King moved to approve the resolution and was seconded by Councilor Boal. The favorable vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION 08-10
Certifying the Provision of Municipal Services was read aloud by Councilor Boal. Councilor Standard moved to approve the resolution and Councilor King seconded. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION 09-10
Adopting the 2010-2011 City Budget, Making Appropriations, Imposing Taxes and Categorizing Taxes was read by Mayor Jensen. Recorder Stanfill reported that she had made a $200 revision in the Water Fund by increasing postage and reducing contingency. There was no change to the overall budget total. Councilor King moved to approve the resolution and Councilor Elder seconded . The favorable vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT:
Mr. Dausel reported on the One-Stop meeting that he and Mayor Jensen attended in May. Of the several funding scenarios presented, a grant/loan package from DEQ seemed to be the best option. Chris Marko of RCAC recommends applying for all the options, because none is a guaranteed source. Staff will consult with CCD and Fumi Schaadt on the best course to follow. Councilor King moved to authorize staff to begin the applications process and was seconded by Councilor Standard. The Council voted unanimously in favor.
CODE ENFORCEMENT:
Mr. Dausel reported that Nano’s Mexican Restaurant had been given until June 14th, 2010 to install an approved backflow prevention device, and to date had not done so. He referred to several letters and time extensions that had been sent. The Council agreed that the restaurant owner had left the City no choice but to cite him for non-compliance, and directed Mr. Dausel to proceed.
Mayor Jensen reported that the danger trees at Fifth Street and Sol Abraham had been removed. There are several other trees that are safety concerns and need to be addressed as time and resources permit.
COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS:
Councilor Boal reported that the County branch library may be closed after next year due to budget cuts. He stated that the library will have a 35% cut in the coming fiscal year. Recorder Stanfill stated that the City presently provides the building and utilities to house the branch library.
RECORDER’S REPORT:
Mrs. Stanfill referred to her memo regarding investment of City funds. She recommended that the City purchase a one-year Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $100,000 on July 1st with funds from the Water Plant Reserves, in order to get a better interest rate. Councilor King moved to approve the CD purchase and Councilor Standard seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:10 PM.
Submitted by:
Betty Stanfill
City Recorder
