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Home My WebLink About11/15/1999 Regular H . . . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999 The city of Springfield council met in regular session in the Springfield City Council Chamber Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, November 15, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Maine presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Maine, Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Lundberg and Simmons. Councilor Leiken was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, City Recorder Julie Wilson and members of the staff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Maine. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Rev. Luther, Hope Lutheran Church. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT 1. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rich Charboneau, Police Department, for twenty years of service to the city of Springfield. 2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rich Harrison, Police Department, for twenty years of service to the city of Springfield. 3. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Rod Harrison, Police Department, for twenty years of service to the city of Springfield. 4. Mayor Maine and Librarian Judy Harold recognized the winners of Plant a Seed, Read - Celebrating Children's Book Week at the Springfield Public Library. The winners were recognized for their participation. 5. Kim Kageleris provided information regarding America Recycles Day 1999 - a pledge to buy recycled, recycle more, or support a recycling event on November 15, 1999. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 1. Claims Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 1999 Page 2 . a. Approve the October 1999, Disbursements for Approval. 2. Minutes a. October 18, 1999 - Work Session b. October 20, 1999 - Joint Elected Officials' Meeting. c. October 25, 1999 - Work Session 3. Resolutions a. RESOLUTION NO. 99-59 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT P20016, SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMETN, 21ST TO 28TH STREETS, BETWEEN CENTENNIAL AND J STREET, FROM EUGENE SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,070.69. 4. Ordinances 5. Other Routine Matters ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS . BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Halia Pushkar, 605 John Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, Transmitting Copies of Letters Sent to Other Organizations Regarding the Successful Ukrainian Day Festival Held in Springfield on August 7, 1999. 2. Correspondence from Kathryn Hall, 410 Sunnyside Drive, Eugene, Oregon, Referencing the Trans Plan and Recommending the Community Consider the Use of Electric Busses. 3. Correspondence from David J. Harris, 1182 E Street, Springfield, Oregon, Expressing Opposition to the Trans Plan. 4. Correspondence from Becky Riley, Friends of Rasor Park, 202 Hawthorne, Eugene, Oregon, Expressing Concerns Regarding the Trans Plan and the Proposed Valley River Bridge. 5. Correspondence from Izaak Kemp, 912 Skipper Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, Expressing Concerns Regarding the Trans Plan and Proposed Valley River Bridge. . Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 1999 Page 3 . 6. Correspondence from Deb K. Simpson, 1490 North 5th Street #2, Springfield, Oregon, Regarding Springfield Bus Station Relocation and Expressing Support for the "No- Build" Option. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR HATFIELD, TO ACCEPT CORRESPONDENCE NUMBERS ONE THROUGH SIX FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. BIDS ORDINANCES 1. Add and Amend a Section of the City Code for the Schedule of Deposits for Public Works Projects. ORDINANCE NO.1 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF DEPOSITS TO BE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE CITY, ADDING SECTION 3.018 TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.014 AND 3.016 OF THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING). . This item was discussed during the work session. It was agreed that the item would be removed from the agenda. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments 2. Business from Council a. Committee Reports 1. Mayor Maine reminded everyone that many board, committee and commission positions are currently open. She urged the council and staff to be active in recruiting members. 2. Councilor Ballew said she had reports regarding the League of Oregon Cities conference and she would share the information with council. She recognized Len Goodwin for his presentation on telecom issues. 3. Councilor Simmons discussed the city of Eugene proposed Administrative Order 58- 99-21 related to airport door-to-door shuttle service at the Eugene Airport. City Attorney Joe Leahy would be asked to follow-up on this issue. b. Other Business . Regular Meeting Minutes November 15, 1999 Page 4 . BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1. Other Business a. City Manager Mike Kelly received information regarding a request for funding for the Buckley House detoxification facility. Councilor Lundberg reported on a conversation she had with Steve Manela, Intergovernmental Staff to the Human Services Commission, regarding this issue and provided additional information regarding that discussion. The council held a detailed discussion regarding this issue and the fact that the request was out of the normal funding request cycle. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNICLOR FITCH, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR LUNDBERG, TO DECLINE THE REQUEST. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Staff would follow-up with Mr. Manela regarding council action. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT . The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes Recorder - Julie Wilson ~1A~ Maureen M. Maine Mayor .