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Home My WebLink About03/21/2011 Regular City of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 The City of Springfield Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, March 21 at 7:05 p.m., with Mayor Lundberg presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Lundberg and Councilors Pishioneri, VanGordon, Wylie (by conference phone), Moore, and Woodrow. Also present were City Manager Gino Grimaldi, Assistant City Manager Jeff Towery, Assistant City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith, City Recorder Amy Sowa, and members of the staff. Councilor Ralston was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lundberg. SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Claims a. Approval of the February, 2011 Disbursements for Approval 2. Minutes a. March 7, 2011 - Work Session b. March 75 2011 - Regular Meeting c. March 14, 20.11 - Work Session 3. Resolutions 4. Ordinances a. ORDINANCE NO. 6266 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.452-2.474 OF THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY LIBRARY BOARD 5. Other Routine Matters a. Allow Construction Activities Outside the Hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for Emerick Construction Company to Work on Symantec. Expansion Project from Monday - Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Effective Immediately and Continuing until April 30; 2011. City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 21, 2011 Page 2 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH CHECK #104212 AND BANK OF AMERICA PAYMENT #990427 OF THE FEBRUARY 2011 DISBURSEMENTS REMOVED. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT - RALSTON). ITEMS REMOVED 1. Check #104212 and Bank of America Payment #990.427 of the February 2011. Disbursements. Councilor VanGordon declared a conflict of interest because the payments listed were to his employer UPS. He would not be voting on these checks. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO APPROVE CHECK #104212 AND BANK OF AMERICA PAYMENT #990427 OF THE FEBRUARY 2011 DISBURSEMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT - RALSTON AND 1 ABSTENTION VANGORDON). PUBLIC HEARINGS - Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Request to speak cards are available at both entrances. Please present cards to City Recorder. Speakers may not yield their time to others. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIEN COUNCIL RESPONSE CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS 1. Correspondence from Anne Ballew, President of the Springfield Public Library Foundation, Regarding the Recent Fundraising Event at City Hall. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR PISHIONERI WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR WOODROW TO ACCEPT THE CORRESPONDENCE FOR FILING. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (1 ABSENT - RALSTON). BIDS OR T)TN A NCF.4 BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Committee Appointments 1. Business from Council City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 21, 2011 Page 3 a. Committee Reports I . Councilor Pishioneri reported on the McKenzie Watershed Council. During their last meeting, the McKenzie Water Master gave a presentation on the McKenzie River and water rights. The Water Master noted that certificates issued to cities were in place forever, which explained how EWEB found the extra water to go to Veneta. 2. Mayor Lundberg said on Saturday, March 12 she attended the Battle of the Books and the National Gymnastics Meet at Willamalane Sports Center. It was great to see all of the participation from so many kids in the community. During the Battle of the Books at Springfield High School, kids cheered for their favorite books as they were displayed on the screen. The local teams would be going to the State competition. It was great to see people coming out and supporting our kids. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Mr. Grimaldi noted that this was Development Services Department (DSD) Director Bill Grile's last Council meeting. In his tenure, Mr. Grile had brought a great deal to the City of Springfield and accomplished many things. He would be missed. Mr. Towery said he started his career with Mr. Grile in Coos Bay and had known him throughout his career. Mayor Lundberg said this would be a good time to acknowledge Mr. Grile. Councilor Pishioneri said during his tenure as a Councilor, there had never been a negative contact with Mr. Grile. Mr. Grile had always been professional, helpful, and with the highest integrity. It had been great knowing him as a friend. Mr. Grile said it had been a privilege working with the staff at the City and the councilors past and present. He did renew his personal membership to the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and planned to remain involved in the community. Mayor Lundberg said they had not always agreed, but.he had always been able to look at issues from all sides and be creative. She felt it was Mr. Grile that brought the Farmer's Market to Springfield and she thanked him for that. Mr. Grile gave land use a dimension the Mayor and Council wouldn't have had without his enthusiasm and knowledge. That had helped the City move from what they wanted to do to actually getting it done. She appreciated him very much. Councilor Woodrow thanked Mr. Grile for his power of positivity. Mr. Grimaldi noted that this was also Community Services Department Manager Dave Puent's last meeting, but Mr. Puent had already left the meeting. Mr. Grimaldi reminded the Mayor and Council about their Goal Setting Session on March 28. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ADJOURNMENT City of Springfield Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 21, 2011 Page 4 The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:16 p.m. Minutes Recorder Amy Sowa Christine L. Lundberg Mayor Attest: -aA*jnALA--- City Reca r er