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City of Springfield
Regular Session
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16,1996
The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Meeting
Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, December 16, 1996, at 7:10 p.m. with
Mayor Morrisette presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist and Maine.
Councilor Shaver was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant
City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, City Recorder Eileen Stein,
Administrative Aide Shari Higgins and members of staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette.
INVOCATION
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The invocation was performed by Rev. Joan Mawhirter, Creative Mind Science Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR SHAVER,
TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR SHAVER WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. November 18, 1996 - Work Session
b. November 18, 1996 - Regular Session
c. November 25, 1996 - Work Session
d. December 9, 1996 - Work Session
e. December 9, 1996 - Special Meeting
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 96-52 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING JURISDICTION OF A
PORTION OF JASPER ROAD FROM THE WEST LINE OF SOUTH 42ND STREET
THENCE WEST 2700 FEET MORE OR LESS.
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b. RESOLUTION NO. 96-53 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT 1-926 FROM
CENTERLINE EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION. INC.. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$139.393.04.
4. Ordinances
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approval of the Disclaimer of Interest. Release of Sanitary Sewer/Storm Sewer Easement.
Reel 780R. Instrument No. 7605361.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
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( Dennis Wartenbee, 2587 Grand Vista Drive, Springfield, spoke regarding the city's Minimum
Development Standards (MDS). He stated his mother owns property on Main Street and he is
the property manager, managing it for her and has had trouble meeting the MDS. He was
told he must spend $16,850 to pave the parking lot, after he has already spent money on
other improvements, including, fencing and a gravel parking lot on the property. Mr.
Wartenbee stated Council should research how much time it takes to enforce the MDS and
felt they are out of date. He suggested council review MDS financial issues during their
review of cuts for Ballot Measure 47.
Councilor Burge stated he supports the standards as they ensure the maintenance of private
property.
Correspondence and Petitions
1. Correspondence From Pat Lewis. 1417 Piedmont Street. Regarding Signs Located in Public
Parking Strips and Enforcement of City Code Regulations
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
MAINE, TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE CORRESPONDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR SHA VER WAS ABSENT
(EXCUSED).
Mayor Morrisette commented the letter raises a good topic for staff review. Mr. Kelly replied
that illegal signs are currently under review by staff and options will be presented to council
at a future date. Mr. Leahy stated the more penalties and enforcement council wishes to
impose, then the higher the cost to the city. He stated staff is trying to be more aggressive
regarding illegal signs without spending additional funding and using more staff resources.
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Business from the City Council
1. Committee Appointments
a. Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Partnership Board of Directors Application/Review
Appointment.
Community and Economic Development Manger John Tamulonis stated the city has
received four applications for one vacancy on the Metro Partnership board. He explained
to Council the board does not have specific residency or appointment requirements and
that all applicants were present, should council have any questions.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
MAINE, TO APPOINT JOE CLOUSE TO THE EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD
METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 1999. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0
AGAINST. COUNCILOR SHAVER WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
b. Building Board of Appeals Application Review/Appointment.
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Development Services Director Susan Daluddung explained the Building Board of
Appeals (BBOA) currently has three openings and three applicants. She explained that
very recently staff received notification from Phillip "Butch" Baird that he would like to
rescind his resignation. Ms. Daluddung explained that council had the option of not
accepting Mr. Baird's resignation and he would then remain on the BBOA.
Councilor Beyer commented that she received a call from Richard Carlson, an applicant
for the BBOA, stating staff members had been trying to reach him. After research,
Councilor Beyer explained the reason staff was trying to contact Mr. Carlson was to see if
he could attend meetings held during the daytime, as his application stated he could only
attend meetings held in the evening.
Mayor Morrisette asked if the regular meeting time was listed on the news release.
Administrative Aide Shari Higgins replied that no, the meeting time was not listed, but it
was omitted on purpose. The BBOA bylaws state that a majority of the members must
reach consensus on the meeting time and since three out of the five board positions were
open, staff said the meeting time had the possibility of changing.
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Councilor Beyer asked Mr. Carlson, who was present in the audience, ifhe could attend
meetings held during the day. Mr. Carlson replied no, due to his employment, that he
could not attend any meetings held during the day.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
MAINE, TO APPOINT VIRGINIA LAURITSEN AND TIM HOVET TO THE BUILDING
BOARD OF APPEALS WITH TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31,2000. IT WAS
FURTHER MOVED NOT TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF PHILLIP "BUTCH"
BAIRD, AND ASK HIM TO CONTINUE WITH HIS CURRENT TERM WHICH EXPIRES
SEPTEMBER 19, 1998. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0
AGAINST. COUNCILOR SHAVER WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
c. Bicycle Committee Application Review/Appointment
Traffic Technician Dean Bishop stated the city received two applications for one
opening on the Bicycle Committee. Mr. Bishop explained that both applicants
attended the Bicycle Committee meeting on December 9, and after discussion, the
committee recommends Christoper Urhausen for appointment and Gene Holloter
for appointment for the next opening on the committee. Mr. Bishop told Council
that both applicants were present, should council have any questions.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
MAINE, TO APPOINT CHRISTOPHER URHAUSEN TO THE BICYCLE COMMITTEE
TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF ROBERT FOSTER'S TERM, WHICH EXPIRES
DECEMBER 31, 1998. THE MOTION ALSO STATED THAT GENE HOLLOTER BE
APPOINTED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE OPENING ON THE COMMITTEE.
Business from the City Manager
1. Budget Transfer and Supplemental Budget Resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-54 - A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING AND RE-
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX FUND. THE VEHICLE
AND EQUIPMENT FUND AND THE BOOTH-KELLY FUND.
RESOLUTION 96-55 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 CITY BUDGET.
Finance Director Bob Duey was present for the staff report. He stated one transfer resolution
was for the re-appropriation of funds in the Transient Room Tax Fund, the Vehicle and
Equipment Fund and the Booth-Kelly Fund. The second resolution is for a supplemental
budget for the City of Springfield for fiscal year 1996-97 and appropriations for fiscal year
1996-97.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BURGE, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
MAINE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-54 AND 96-55 FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS
AND A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR SHAVER WAS
ABSENT (EXCUSED).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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