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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/2001 Regular . . . \ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY APRIL 2, 2001 . The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, at 7:07 p.m. with Mayor Leiken presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Leiken, and Councilors Ballew, Hatfield, Lundberg, Ralston, and Simmons. Councilor Fitch was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Kim Krebs, Fire Chief Dennis Murphy, Finance Director Bob Duey, and members of staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Leiken led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. Fire Chief Dennis Murphy presented Captain Douglas Cox, Police Officer Scott Akins, and Police Officer Brian Harvey with a Letter of Commendation for their professionalism and dedication during the coordinated actions that resulted in the saving of the life of Mr. Baker. Mr. Baker was also present for the recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILORHA TFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims 2. Minutes a. January 22, 2001 - Work Session b, February 5, 2001 - Work Session c. February 5, 2001 - Regular Meeting d. February 12,2001 - Work Session e. February 20,2001 - Work Session f. February 20, 2001 - Regular Meeting g. March 5, 2001- Work Session h. March 5, 2001 - Regular Meeting l. March 12, 2001 - Work Session 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 01-17 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT P30173: PAPE GLENWOOD STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Springfield City Council Regular Session - April 2, 2001 Page - 2 . 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters a. Approve the Purchase of a 2001 Staff Vehicle for the Fire and Life Safety Division in the amount of $21 ,595 .52. b. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for the Purchase of Seven Zoll M Series Defibrillators with Supporting Equipment and Software in the amount of$146,179.75, c. Renewal of Workers Compensation Insurance Policy with SAIF for City's 2001-2002 Policy. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Budget Transfer and Supplemental Budget Resolutions. . RESOLUTION NO. 01-18 - A BUDGET TRANSFER RESOLUTION ADmSTING RESOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, SEWER OPERATIONS FUND, AND THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND; AND TRANSFERRING AND RE-APPROPRlATING FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND, STREET FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, TRANSIENT ROOM TAX FUND, BANCROFT REDEMPTION FUND, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND, DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT FUND, G, 0, CAPITAL BOND FUND, SEWER OPERATIONS FUND, REGIONAL W ASTEW A TER FUND, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND AND THE BOOTH KELLY FUND. RESOLUTION NO. 01-19 - A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION ADmSTlNG RESOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS IN THE GENERAL FUND, REGIONAL W ASTEW A TER FUND, REGIONAL W ASTEW A TER CAPITAL FUND, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND, AND THE REGIONAL FIBER CONSORTIUM FUND; RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE IN THE GENERAL FUND, REGIONAL W ASTEW ATER FUND, AND THE REGIONAL FIBER CONSORTIUM FUND. Finance Director Bob Duey was present for the staff report. Mr. Duey said several times throughout the fiscal year the council is requested to make adjustments to the budget to reflect needed changes in planned activities, to recognize new revenues such as grants or to make other required adjustments. He said the overall financial impact of the Regular Budget Transfer resolution is to increase the budget by $65,829 due to unanticipated revenue and grant receipts and to transfer and re-appropriate $912,642. The overall impact of the Supplemental Budget Resolution is to increase total appropriations by $749,264. Mayor Leiken opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. . Mayor Leiken closed the public hearing. Springfield City Council Regular Session - April 2, 2001 Page - 3 . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-18, THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 01-19, THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE 1. BILL MORRISETTE, 348 G Street, Springfield. Mr. Morrisette said he was here to speak about the property of the Springfield Sports Complex facility. He talked about the steps that had taken place, and the process in which the property was originally purchased. He said so far approximately $1.7 million dollars of public money has been invested in this facility. He said the property is far too valuable to just be ball fields. He asked council to support the Phase I, II, and III process that Broadbase is recommending. 2. GAYLEN OHMANT, 223 W. It" Avenue, Eugene, said he represents Integraer Architecture, and Roy Gray. He said they have developed the staging process for this proposed facility. He said they are two weeks away from applying for the building permits for Phase I. He further stated the utilities for all the phasing will be installed during the Phase I construction. He said construction for Phase I will begin on July 1,2001, and be completed by Jan 1,2002. Phase II construction to begin on April 2, 2002, and Phase III construction to begin six months from completion of Phase II. . 3. GREG VIK, 2023 Kimberly Drive, Eugene, said he represents Broadbase Programs. He said partnerships between public and private entities require commitment on both sides. He said most of the people that have been working on this project have work very hard for the last six years to have it come together. He said they are strong believes that the children of this community need additional facilities to allow them to participate in sporting events. He urged council to support the Phase I, II, and III process, and asked for their continued support as they have come so far to get to this point. 4. DWIGHT PURDY, 1011 Harlow Rd., Springfield, said he is here tonight representing Broadbase Programs. He asked council to take a vote tonight to approve the Phase I, II and III of the Sports Complex. He said South Umpqua Bank has guaranteed financing, and asked council to stand behind this committed project, he said to eliminate it now would be a disservice to Mr. Gray, all the staff and community members that have worked so hard, and the community itself. COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Dwight Purdy, Board Member, Broad Base Programs, Inc., 1011 Harlow Road, Suite 300, Springfield, Oregon 97477, Regarding McKenzie Sports Arena. . IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO ACCEPT FOR FILING THE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM MR. PURDY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. Springfield City Council Regular Session - April 2, 2001 Page - 4 . BIDS ORDINANCES BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments a. Review Springfield Chamber of Commerce Nominee to Fill a Springfield Business Representative Position on the Lane Workforce Partnership Board of Directors. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR BALLEW TO NOMINATE RICHARD SCHWAB AS A SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE NOMINATED BY THE SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SERVE A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31,2003. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 IN FAVOR AND 0 AGAINST. 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports b. Other Business BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER . 1. City Manager Mike Kelly reminded Mayor and City Council ofthe Joint Elected Officials Dinner, Work Session and Public Hearing, which is scheduled for April 4. 2. Mr. Kelly asked the Mayor and City Council if they were going to direct staffto meet with Mr. Purdy and the other members of Broadbase to discuss the direction council provided to staff in it's earlier executive session as it relates to the Sports Complex. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Joe Leahy advised Mayor and Council that he forwarded a copy of a memorandum that was directed to the Code Enforcement Inspector regarding Section 5.002(11) of the Springfield Municipal Code, Prohibited Parking. He wanted to provide this information as council may be receiving some inquiry as it relates to this subject property. . . . . " . ' 'Jo Springfield City Council Regular Session - April 2, 2001 Page - 5 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Kim Krebs ('