Dunes City Council M I N U T E S April 10, 2008 7:00 P.M. Printable rtf file
City
Hall –
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The
regular meeting of the Dunes City Council was called to order at
Councilors
Present: Mayor Eric Hauptman, Councilor Bob Petersdorf, Councilor,
Jerry Curran, Councilor
Others
Present: City Recorder Greg Perkins, and members of the community.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The
Mayor and the City Councilors joined in the Pledge of Allegiance;
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
The
Mayor requested separate motions for the minutes. Councilor Petersdorf
moved to accept the minutes of the
The
Mayor read the Bills of the Session as amended dated
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
A.
The Mayor mentioned a
potluck was being held Saturday in City Hall and that all were welcome. The
Communication Committee is sponsoring the potluck on
The
Mayor announced that volunteers were still needed for City
Committees.
B.
The Mayor announced that he had heard that the
5.
CITIZEN INPUT ON UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
Gary Hubbs owner of Morgan's
Robert Quandt addressed the Council
about issues he was having with the Sunset Ridge Sub division. The Council
informed him that his issues would be set for Public Hearing at the next
meeting.
Mary Jo Leach also addressed the
Council about problems she had experienced with ANB Construction. Councilor
Petersdorf noted that if the City had a business licensing ordinance then
the City could take action based on these types of problems.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Appeal by Glenn Carrari of
Recorder’s Fine. The Council reviewed the written appeal by Mr.
Carrari and the letter written by the property owner of record. The
copies of the letter were passed out at the meeting. Councilor Petersdorf
noted that the process at the Road Commission could have involved the
owner of record more. Councilor Scott moved to remand this matter to
the Road Commission for further action, Councilor Howison seconded the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
B.
Nuisance Abatement Notices
Regarding
the address of
Regarding
the address of 4706 Pacific, City Recorder Perkins informed that he had
been in contact with the owner of the vehicle and they had indicated that
the vehicle would be moved in a few days but that it would be good to have
authority to pursue the matter should the owner not move the vehicle.
Councilor Scott moved to authorize an abatement letter to be sent
if needed, Councilor Petersdorf seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
7.
REPORTS
A.
Mayor’s Report
Eric Hauptman
Mayor Eric Hauptman gave an update on the audit and informed that staff
had begun a ‘purchase order’ system and expressed his hope that the
Final Audit Report would be done by the next Council meeting. He
also expressed his thanks to Councilor Koehler for his interest in the
financial systems of the City.
B.
Community Center/CCI
Councilor
C. Conservation Committee Councilor Jerry Curran entered a written report.
D.
Parks and
Recreation/Fire/Franchises
Councilor
E.
Road Commission – Road
Report Councilor Robert
Petersdorf entered a written report. The Mayor noted that the City
had been contacted by a state agency regarding the bonding of a contractor
we had used. Councilor Petersdorf noted that the Road Commission in the
past had just accepted that contractors knew the rules but that in the
future the Road Commission would take steps to require documentation.
F.
Site Review
Committee/Grants/Police Councilor Susie Navetta submitted a
written report and noted that the committee would be looking into the
house behind City Hall.
G.
Water
Quality/Communication and Education
Councilor
Richard Koehler informed there were numerous discussions at the last
meeting however they did not vote on any topics.
He also pointed out amendment to Ordinance 173 to be improved and
finalized by staff.
H.
Planning
Commission Report
Planning Commission Chairman
8.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dave
Davis of the Siuslaw Fire Department was scheduled to speak and was
present but due to the length of the meeting, Mr. Davis was excused.
9.
UNFINISHED/ OLD BUSINESS
A. Siltcoos Lake Club Plat
Councilor Petersdorf informed that he was gathering names and mailing addresses of the residents of the area. He is also drafting a letter to them asking for their input. The Council discussed the issue generally and some skepticism was expressed.
B.
Green Gate Road Proposal
Councilor
Petersdorf presented two resolutions to resolve the issues. The Council
decided to refer the documents to the City Attorney for review and
hopefully to be put back on the agenda for the next meeting.
C.
Follow up on actions
regarding tax lots 19-12-34-24/1200 & 2100
Street
address-
The
Mayor recited the history of the issue. George Burke was to present a deed
to a certain portion of land and the Council on
10. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Communication
Committee Applicant Linda Ash
Councilor
Koehler introduced the topic
of Linda Ash’s application to volunteer to be on the Communication
Committee. Councilor Navetta moved to accept and Councilor Petersdorf
seconded and the motion was approved unanimously
11.
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
Councilor
Petersdorf informed that he had heard that the school district may impose
a building tax. He believed that
12.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION – None
13.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lisa
Ekelund
Administrative
Assistant
APPROVED
AS TO FORM:
Greg
Perkins, City Recorder