ESTACADA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

ESTACADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

475 SE MAIN STREET, ESTACADA, OREGON

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 - 7:00 PM

 

 

CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER                                                                

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.  Council President Nelson led in the pledge of allegiance. 

 

Present:  Cr. Becky Arnold, Cr. Kay Nelson, Cr. Norm Ernst, Cr. Brent Dodrill, CM Randy Ealy, CR Denise Carey.

 

Absent:  Cr. Richard Hartwig, Cr. Michele Conditt, Mayor Bob Austin. 

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                                       

 

Irene Adams presented a hand out to the council regarding the museum.

 

Steve Guilliams, Estacada Parks & Recreation Commission Chair, thanked the Council for considering the money needed to purchase the additional park property. 

 

Dianna Turk, Estacada Parks & Recreation Commission, stated that originally she was against the area selected for the park but now she feels she was wrong.  She likes the visibility of the park and is looking forward to seeing the skate park completed.  She is hoping that the Council will keep the money in the budget to purchase the property for the skate park.

 

CONSENT AGENDA                                                                                                

§         Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Estacada and Clackamas County for management of DLCD Grant – Estacada Economic Opportunities Analysis and Implementation Strategy

§         Intergovernmental Agreement between the Estacada Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Estacada.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to approve the consent agenda.  Cr. Ernst seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS                                                                                                 

 

2007-08 Supplemental Budget – Resolution 2008 – 009 – A resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2007-2008.

 

Cr. Nelson opened the public hearing for the 2007 -07 supplemental budget.

 

CR Carey explained the budget adjustments in Resolution 2008 – 009.

 

There was no public input.  Cr. Nelson closed the public hearing.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to approve Resolution 2008 – 009 – A resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the supplemental budget for fiscal year 2007-2008.  Cr. Dodrill seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

State Shared Revenues – Resolution 2008 – 008 – A resolution relating to municipal services state shared revenues.

 

Cr. Nelson opened the public hearing regarding state shared revenues.

 

CR Carey reviewed the requirements for receiving state shared revenues. 

 

There was no public comment.  Cr. Nelson closed the public hearing.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt resolution.  Cr. Ernst seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

2008-09 Budget – Resolution 2008 – 011 – A resolution adopting, appropriating, levying and categorizing taxes for the 2008 – 2009 City Budget.

 

Cr. Nelson opened the public hearing to discuss the 2008-09 City Budget.

 

CR Carey reviewed the changes proposed from staff from the approved budget.  Fuel & Lubricants has been increased, Personal Services has decreased, a $5,000 grant has been added to the general fund, and some beginning fund balances have increased.  The new total budget figure is $6,116,299.

 

CM Ealy stated that code compliance is not in the budget.  Staff recommends to budget the $40,000 and to review the contract in a few months.

 

There was no public input.  Cr. Nelson closed the public hearing.

 

Cr. Dodrill moved to place $40,000 in the budget for code enforcement.  Cr. Ernst seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.    

 

Cr. Nelson questioned personnel costs and the 3% increase proposed.  Cr. Nelson asked about the library staff getting a 6% increase and everyone else getting only 3%.  CM Ealy stated that the library board recommended budgeting for the 6% and he is honoring this request.  Cr. Dodrill wants to pay the employees as much as we can to keep them here.  Cr. Nelson would like to have employees pay 10% of their insurance costs.  Cr. Ernst feels the benefit package should remain as proposed.  Cr. Dodrill and Cr. Arnold agreed with Cr. Ernst.

 

Cr. Dodrill moved to adopt Resolution 2008 – 011 – A Resolution adopting, appropriating, levying and categorizing taxes for the 2008 – 2009 City Budget.  Cr. Arnold seconded the motion.  Cr. Dodrill-yes, Cr. Ernst-yes, Cr. Arnold-yes, Cr. Nelson-no.  The motion passed with 3 yes and 1 no.

 

DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS                  

 

City Recorder – May 20, 2008 Election results – CR Carey read the certified results of the May 20, 2008 Primary election. 

 

City Manager – no report.

 

COUNCIL BUSINESS                                                                                               

 

Resolution 2008 – 010 – A resolution for the purpose of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450.

 

Cr. Arnold moved to adopt Resolution 2008 – 010 – A resolution for the purpose of transferring appropriations per ORS 294.450.  Cr. Dodrill seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS                                             

 

COUNCIL REPORTS & COMMENTS                                                                 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

 

          The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm.