HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1998 Work Session
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, SEPTMEBER2l, 1998
The Springfield City Council met in Work Session at Springfield City Hall, Jesse Maine Room,
225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon at 6:07 p.rn. with Council President Shaver presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Council President Shaver and Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Dahlquist, Leiken, and
Maine. Mayor Morrisette was absent (excused). Also present were Assistant City Manager Gino
Grimaldi, Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, Administrative Aide Shari Higgins, Public
Works Director Dan Brown, Management Analyst Eileen Stein, Building Official Dave Puent and
Police Captain Jerry Smith.
1. Bicycle Committee Application Review and Appointment.
Management Analyst Eileen Stein presented the staff report. She said the Bicycle Committee
was meeting at 7:00 p.rn. to review the application of Fred Meier, but did recommend the re-
appointment of Michael Higgins.
Council discussed the application of Fred Meier and felt he should be appointed to the
Bicycle Committee, pending the recommendation ofthe Bicycle Committee. By consensus,
council agreed to appoint Michael Higgins and Fred Meier to the Bicycle Committee, with
terms expiring September 21,2001, at their regular meeting.
Ms. Stein said she would provide the Bicycle Committee recommendation to council during
their regular meeting.
2. Building Board of Appeals.
Building Official Dave Puent presented for the staff report. He explained the incumbents for
all three vacancies have re-applied and are recommended by staff for re-appointment. Since
the board only meets when necessary, they did not review the applications. They also have
staggered positions, for four-year terms. Mr. Puent provided the occupations of all three
incumbents, plus the additional applicant.
By consensus, council agreed to appoint Philip (Butch) Baird, James Ingram and Thomas
Miller to the Building Board of Appeals, with terms expiring September 21, 2002, at their
regular meeting.
3. Police Planning Task Force.
Police Captain Jerry Smith provided the staff report. He said there are currently six vacancies
and eight applicants. He introduced the chair ofthe Police Planning Task Force, Patrick
Luciano. Mr. Luciano explained the review process for re-appointment and new members,
which a subcommittee of the task force just completed.
The Police Planning Task Force recommended members William Coons, Patrick Lucanio,
George Teneyck and Sally Walsh be re-appointed and applicants Betty Berry and Laurie
Brown-Godfrey be appointed.
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Councilor Ballew asked if the attendance of members is good. Mr. Lucanio replied yes, and
said Councilor Maine is the liaison to the task force.
Councilor Maine agreed with the recommendations for both the re-appointment of current
members and appointment\ofnew members.
Councilor Beyer asked how the two candidates were chosen out of the field of four for the
new positions. Mr. Lucanio said the two new members chosen were more conducive to the
mission of the task force and had the necessary qualifications.
By consensus, council agreed to re-appoint William Coons, Patrick Lucanio, George Teneyck
and Sally Walsh and appoint Betty Berry and Laurie Godfrey-Brown to the Police Planning
Task Force, with terms expiring September 21,2002, at their regular meeting.
4. Business from the Council
Councilor Maine said the Police Planning Task Force is not a review body, but a body, which
reviews existing operating policies and procedures. They ensure police department policies
are adequate and what the citizens want. She said she appreciated the response regarding the
pursuit mentioned at the September 14, council meeting, and knew when the citizen came
forward with his complaint, that the department had the appropriate policies in place.
After discussion, there was no further action deemed necessary regarding the police pursuit.
Captain Smith said all officers must have legitimate reasons to continue pursuits, per
department policy, at any time. This met with council approval.
Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi said representatives from NW Natural would be
present at the regular council meeting and would speak under Business from the Audience.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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Bill Morrisette, Mayo
ATTEST:
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Juli Wilson, City Recorder