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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRlNGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1999
The city of Springfield council met in regular session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225
Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, March 1, 1999, at 6:30 p.m., with Council President Ballew
presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Council President Ballew, Councilors Fitch, Lundberg and Simmons. Absent were Mayor
Maine and Councilors Hatfield and Leiken. Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, City Attorney
Tim Harold, Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, City Recorder Julie Wilson and members of the
staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Ballew.
INVOCATION - The invocation was provided by Reverend Ron Coleman, Thurston Christian Church.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Council President Anne Ballew proclaimed March 1999 to be American Red Cross Month.
2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Ken Robinson, Springfield Fire and Life Safety Department, for
20 years of service to the City of Springfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR LUNDBERG, TO
ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0
AGAINST.
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. November 16, 1998- Joint Elected Officials Meeting
b. January 25, 1999 - Work Session
c. February 1, 1999 - Work Session
d. February 1, 1999 - Regular Meeting
e. February 8, 1999 - Work Session
f. February 16, 1999 - Work Session
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 99-12 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING JURISDICTION OF A
PORTION OF HARLOW ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF BEVERLY STREET.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 99-13 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMIT PROJECT 3-083,
SONY LEARNING TREE DAY CARE CENTER SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS.
c.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAXIMUM RATES TO BE
CHARGED FOR THE COLLCTION OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE.
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4. Ordinances
a.
ORDINANCE NO. 5913 - AN ORDINANCE V ACA TING A PARTIAL WEST M STREET
CUL-DE-SAC IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON.
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract With CR W Associates for the Purchase of a
Permit Tracking, Code Enforcement and Land Use Management Software System.
b. Adopt Changes to the Museum Committee By-Laws Recommended by the Museum Committee
and Approved by the Springfield Museum Board of Directors.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1.
T. Withers, 1950 2nd Street, 0102, expressed thanks for the free summer lunch program. Councilor
Lundberg explained that Food for Lane County works with this program in conjunction with
Willamalane. Ms. Withers was thanked for her comments.
2.
Carol Seaton, 2640 C Street, spoke regarding the franchise the city has with Sanipac for garbage
service. She wanted to know what her options were to end the franchise between the City of
Springfield and Sanipac.
Senior Management Analyst Len Goodwin provided information regarding the franchise. Financial
issues were also discussed.
Ms. Seaton said her power of choice was taken away and she would like it back. She said this was a
political issue.
COUNCIL RESPONSE
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
1. Correspondence From State Representative Bill Morrisette and Janice Morrisette, H374 State Capitol,
Salem, Recognizing Mayor Maine and the Springfield Council for Their Leadership of the Community
and Expressing Support for the Formation of the Team Springfield Group.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR LUNDBERG,
TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF
4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. Correspondence from Dallas Vance, 1355 Water Street, Springfield, Regarding Code Enforcement
Issues.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. Correspondence From Steve and Darlene Wood, 342 South 48th Street, Regarding the Cascade
Development Project parceling Application.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, TO
ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4
FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
BIDS
ORDINANCES
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
1. Councilor Ballew reported that there was much support for the Mill Race project and noted the
legislative efforts of Rosie Pryor.
b. Other Business
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Other Business
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson
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