Dunes
City Council
M
I N U T E S
May
8, 2008 7:00 P.M.
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City
Hall –
82877 Spruce Street
Westlake
,
Oregon
97439
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The
regular meeting of the Dunes City Council was called to order at
7:00 p.m.
by Mayor
Eric Hauptman
. Roll call was taken by Greg
Perkins, City Recorder.
Councilors
Present: Mayor
Eric Hauptman
, Councilor Bob Petersdorf, Councilor,
Jerry Curran, Councilor
Peter Howison
, Councilor
John Scott
, Councilor Susie Navetta, Councilor
Richard Koehler
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 a motion for the minutes of
04-10-08
. Councilor Howison moved to accept the
minutes, Councilor Koehler seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
The
Mayor read the Bills of the session and Receipts of the Session for
04/04/08
thru
05/07/08
. Councilor Petersdorf moved to approve the bills of the session.
Councilor Curran seconded the motion and the Motion passed unanimously.
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
A.
They Mayor announced
Committee and Commission applications could be picked up at
Dunes
City Hall
.
B.
Greg Perkins spoke regarding
state revenue sharing and eligibility for services the City is allowed.
5.
CITIZEN INPUT ON UNSCHEDULED ITEMS
Dave
Gosselin addressed the Council about his concerns over water meter
funding, fees, and rights.
Darlene
Beckman addressed the Council regarding storm water during the Public
Hearing.
Norman Martin
addressed the Council regarding storm
water during the Public Hearing.
Mark
Chandler addressed the Council regarding storm water during the Public
Hearing.
Lee Riechel
addressed the Council regarding storm
water during the Public Hearing.
David
Bellmore addressed the Council regarding storm water during the Public
Hearing.
John Stead
addressed the Council regarding storm
water during the Public Hearing.
Dick
Anderson addressed the Council regarding a burnt house and trash in the
neighborhood. He also
commented about the Weir project in respect to the budget.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
The Mayor announced the City
was going to have the first reading of the Storm water Ordinance 194 and
that the information would be available on the website.
The Mayor opened the meeting to citizen input and public comment.
B.
The Mayor announced the City
was going to discuss Ordinance 150 concerning Mike Cochran and A New
Beginning (ANB) Construction.
Mr.
Jerry Rudder brought comment to the Council regarding his experiences with
Mr. Cochran and ANB Construction.
Mrs.
Mary Jo Leach brought comment to the Council regarding her experiences
with ANB Construction.
Councilor
Howison moved per procedure 150.13 that the City send notice to Mike
Cochran and Jeannie Brush stating there is a suspected violation of the
Chapter and that they are to appear before the Planning Commission.
Councilor Scott seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
C.
The Mayor read the nuisance
abatement proposed action against Terry Austin.
It was concluded by the Site Review Committee in conjunction with
the Roads Committee that a violation of Dunes City Code 91.14(A) –
discarded an inoperable vehicle does exist.
Staff requests Dunes City Code to 91.14(B) to have City Recorder to
implement the notice procedures for abatement action.
Councilor
Petersdorf motioned to implement Code 91.14(B) to be implemented.
Councilor Scott seconded the motion and after vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
D.
The Mayor began discussion
of the complaint by Robert Quandt who was not present.
Greg Perkins stated he and the city planner visited the development
in question. It was determined
by Mr. Perkins and the city planner that the development is in violation
of Dunes City Code 91.049(B). They
have also noted the development has not implemented an erosion fence.
Mr. Perkins is requesting the City Council to authorize staff to
send notice to the owner of the property along with authorizing staff
costs. Mr. Perkins also
requested a hearing with the property owners along with Mr. Quandt to
present their sides.
Councilor
Navetta motioned that the people in question be brought in to present
their sides. Councilor Koehler
seconded the motion and after vote, the motion passed unanimously.
7.
REPORTS
A.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor
Eric Hauptman
discussed the awareness that the
newspaper has indicated the
County
Sheriff
is not out in
Western
Lance
County
because of budget cuts.
Police protection is an issue and he is discussing it further with
the Chief of Police in
Florence
.
The
Mayor also discussed the need to raise permit and development fees and
that it will be discussed at the next budget meeting.
B.
Community Center/CCI:
Councilor Howison informed he had no report.
C.
Conservation Committee:
Councilor Curran entered a written report.
D.
Parks and
Recreation/Fire/Franchises:
Councilor Navetta raised concerns with the Parks and Recreation Committee.
She made a motion that the Park and Recreation Committee follow the
Dunes City ORS Rule 104 and to not have any more meetings until it has a
Committee. The Mayor stated
there is an ad in the newspaper for submission of applications and it will
be addressed. Councilor
Navetta withdrew her motion.
E.
Road Commission: Road
Report- Councilor Petersdorf informed he had no report but would have two the
following month.
F.
Site Review Committee/Grants/Police: Councilor Navetta
submitted a written report.
G.
Water Quality/Communication and Education: Councilor Koehler informed they had their meeting on the 1st
Thursday of the Month. They
are working on lake monitoring data and are trying to create ideas for the
web page. They are also
working on erosion issues. Councilor
Koehler also gave thanks to all of the volunteers.
H.
Planning
Commission Report: Planning
Commission Chairman
Lee Riechel
reported he has not received the numbers
he requested from the Planning Secretary.
They had been working on applications and subdivisions.
They are awaiting information from LCOG.
I.
Revenue Committee:
The City Recorder stated the Revenue Committee has been looking
at the budget. He then
introduced
Ralph Farnsworth
.
Mr. Farnsworth commented about the Budget Committee.
He stated the records were accurate and adequate to the City’s
needs. The primary purpose of
the Committee was to review everything for accuracy.
He expressed his ideas and concerns.
The Mayor announced there would be a 10 minute break.
8.
GUEST SPEAKERS
None
9.
UNFINISHED/ OLD BUSINESS
A. Siltcoos Lake Club
Plat
Councilor
Petersdorf said they were still working on this issue.
Councilor
Howison stated he felt the City should inform the citizens about what the
issues are.
Councilor
Navetta stated she did not receive information and made comment.
B.
Green Gate Road Proposal
Mayor Hauptman asked to be updated on this and City Recorder Greg
Perkins gave him information as to who has been contacted.
He said Mr. Cocciolo needed a copy of the resolution to verify it.
C.
Follow up on actions
regarding tax lots 19-12-34-24/1200 & 2100
Street
address-
4838 Lake Blvd.
,
Westlake
,
OR
.
Mayor
Hauptman stated the Council is considering its earlier action of accepting
from Mr. Burke, a small piece of the property that Mr. Burke’s retaining
wall is on and the council discussed the pros and cons of such.
The
Mayor stated he would like the City’s insurance company to look at this
endeavor.
The
Mayor stated that the meeting was going past
11:00 pm
and that the
Council needs to be in agreement to go beyond this timeframe.
Counselor
Navetta suggested this topic continue at a future meeting.
Mayor
Hauptman asked for a motion. Councilor
Curran motioned to table this topic to the June Meeting.
Councilor Koehler seconded the motion.
After vote, all approved except Councilor Scott, and Councilor
Petersdorf and the motion passed.
There
was then a motion by Councilor Navetta to continue with new business to
discuss the Montgomery Sub Division. Councilor
Howison seconded the motion. After
vote, the motion passed unanimously and the meeting continued.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Montgomery
Sub Division
Mayor
Hauptman said the City had contracted with LCOG to process this
subdivision and the application was received on
3/26/08
.
The City is waiting for the report from LCOG.
He said this is of no fault to the owners.
Councilor
Koehler suggested the City discuss the issue with the City attorney as he
would be suited to deal with the resolve of the issue.
Mr.
Montgomery stated he assumed the City had all that was necessary.
Mayor
Hauptman said they are going to have a meeting with the head of LCOG.
The
Mayor asked for a motion to run this issue by the City’s attorney and
whether LCOG had the authority to start this on
3/26/08
.
Councilor
Riechel stated he felt an itemized staff report from LCOG would be
helpful.
The
Mayor asked for opinion from Council and they were expressed.
Mayor
Hauptman said this issue will continue at the scheduled executive session.
B.
Amending
Ordinance 173
Mayor
Hauptman announced the resignation of Troy Ronning with the Planning
Commission. He said one
application, from David Bellmore, was received after the position was
advertised. The Mayor
requested Mr.
Bellmore
fill this position.
This
was discussed among the Council. Councilor
Navetta motioned to have Mr.
Bellmore
appointed to the
Planning Commission. Councilor
Curran seconded the motion and after unanimous vote by the Council, the
motion passed.
11.
UNSCHEDULED ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
None
12.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None
13.
ADJOURNMENT
The
Mayor adjourned the meeting at
11:09 pm
.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lisa
Ekelund
Administrative
Assistant