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City of Springfield
Work Session Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1994
The City of Springfield Council met in the Springfield City Hall, Meeting
Room 2, 225 N. Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, January 31, 1994,
at 6:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Burge, Schanz, Walters, Beyer and
Shaver. Councilor Maine was absent. Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistan
Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Recorder Eileen Stein, and members of staff.
1. Historic Commission Interviews
The Council discussed the process for interviews. Councilor Beyer asked
staff if all the applicants have the qualifications needed to be on the
Historic Commission. Planner I Lydia Neill commented on the qualifications
of each applicant and described the expertise of other Historic Commission
members. Ms. Neill explained the importance of maintaining the high level
of expertise on the commission, since the city is an officially designated
historic preservation agency and receives federal funding.
Mayor Morrisette asked if other vacancies are upcoming. Ms. Neill replied
one term will expire in April. She told the Council one member, Rosemary
Schamber, is in her second term and will not be able to re-apply.
The Council interviewed the following persons for two vacancies on the
Historic Commission:
1) Beverly Chadburn
2) Roxie Metzler
A third applicant, Jack Gischel, was not present for the interviews.
The interview questions asked were as follows:
1) What is your experience and interest in serving on the Commission?
2) Discussion of applicant's background and clarification of statements
made in the application.
Council discussed their observations and preferences regarding each
candidate.
By consensus, the Council agreed to re-appoint Beverly Chadburn and Roxie
Metzler. Appointments will be ratified at the February 7, 1994, Council
meeting.
THE MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 6:40 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 6:50 P.M.
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2. Human Riqhts Commission Interviews
Council discussed procedures for interviewing applicants for the Human
Rights Commission and the role of the members who serve on the commission.
The Council reviewed the size of the commission and discussed whether to
make a change in the commission's size.
Councilor Shaver proposed there be ward restrictions for members. Other
Councilors felt it is already difficult to attract candidates without
imposing the additional requirement of ward residency.
The Council interviewed the following persons for seven vacancies on the
Human Rights Commission:
1) William (Bill) Eikenberry Jr.
2) Darrell Neet
3) Sue Mandeville
4) Andrew Milton
5) Dorothy Isabell
6) John Martin Jones
Applicants, Sally Anne Johnson, Loren Lee and Ron Tyler were not present
for the interviews.
The interview questions asked were as follows:
1)
What specific contributions do you hope to make? What are your
personal goals as they relate to the Commission? What skills and
abilities do you have which will make you an effective member of the
Human Rights Commission?
2) Why are you interested in being on the Human Rights Commission?
Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and
activities.
3) Are you familiar with the work the Human Rights Commission is doing?
Do you have ideas for improving the Commission?
4) Questions of clarification from applications.
5) Will you be able to attend Human Rights Commission meetings?
Council discussed the commission's by-laws and quorum requirements.
By consensus, Council decided to interview the three candidates not present
on February 14, at the beginning of their scheduled Work Session.
3. Budqet Committee Interviews
The Council interviewed the following persons for two vacancies on the
Budget Committee:
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Anne Ballew
Melody Carlson
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The interview questions asked were as follows:
1) Why are you interested in serving on the Budget Committee and what are
your qualifications?
2) What ideas do you have for revenue generation or collection?
3) Questions of clarification from applications.
4) Could the city benefit by having a more expanded role for the Budget
Committee?
5) There is a Budget Committee meeting coming up on February 22, could
you attend that meeting? Would you be available to attend all the
Budget Committee meetings?
4. Review of Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Application
By consensus, Council agreed to ratify the appointment of Kathleen (Katie)
Arnold at their February 7, 1994 meeting.
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Business from Council
Councilor Schanz stated the Finance and Judiciary Committee needed to meet
to discuss the City Manager's compensation package and a proposal by a
citizen on compensation for Municipal Court Judges. Council discussed the
timing of negotiating a compensation package for the City Manager and
information that would be necessary to obtain beforehand.
Councilor Beyer encouraged the Council to attend one of the public input
sessions for Visualize Your Future, the TransPlan planning process. She
explained the process for viewing the video on cable and providing input
through surveys.
Mr. Kelly provided the Council with information on their upcoming Goal
Setting Session, scheduled for February 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He
reviewed the agenda and explained he would facilitate. Mr. Kelly asked the
Council for input on the category of Mayor/Council Roles and Relationships
and invited the Council to call him if they would like to discuss a
specific topic, not covered on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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