September 16, 2002
7:30 P.M.
Newport, Oregon 97365
The Common Council of the City of Newport, Oregon met in regular session at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, on the above date, Mayor Jones presiding. Those in attendance were Jones, Sabanskas, Updenkelder, Allen, Miller, Belloni.
Sabanskas stated that five high school students had expressed interest in serving on the Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee. A discussion ensued regarding the role of students on various City committees. MOTION was made by Miller, seconded by Sabanskas, to authorize the City Manager to work with the League of Cities to find a way to involve students on the City Council and standing committees. The motion carried in a voice vote.
Jones welcomed students from Mr. Fitzpatrick’s government class. The students introduced themselves.
Bill Bain, 324 SW 7th Street, Newport, addressed Council regarding the weather reporting station at the airport. He questioned the accuracy of the television weather reports for Newport. Assistant City Manager Boyer suggested that the weather equipment may be accurate, but the stations may not be calling in for the information.
The consent calendar consisted of the following items:
1. Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 3, 2002;
2. Police and Fire Reports;
3. Resolution No. 3285 establishing stop signs at the intersection of SW 10th Street and Hatfield Drive, and removing stop signs at SW 9th Street and Hatfield Drive.
MOTION was made by Miller, seconded by Sabanskas, to approve the consent calendar as presented. The motion carried in a voice vote.
Report of the City Manager. Sasaki asked Steve Dickinson, Parks and Recreation Director, to review a request from the Yaquina Art Association to paint a sidewalk near the Visual Art Center. Dickinson noted that the request is to paint the sidewalk to appear to be stone from the curb to the building. A discussion ensued regarding the maintenance of the decorations on the sidewalk. MOTION was made by Miller, seconded by Sabanskas to approve the request subject to the Yaquina Arts Association maintaining the decoration, and taking responsibility for removal if requested by a future City Council. The motion carried in a voice vote.
Wyma Rogers, Library Director, noted that the computers awarded as a part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant had arrived last week. She explained the capabilities, and noted that the Library would be closed for training on September 17th.
Consideration of Cafeteria Plan (Section 125) Model Plan Document. Boyer explained that this plan is an update to the premium conversion and health expense layaway plans. MOTION was made by Miller, seconded by Updenkelder, that the updated plan be approved as presented. The motion carried in a voice vote.
APPROVAL OF
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY MANAGER
MOTION was made by Updenkelder, seconded by Belloni, to approve pages two and four of the claims against the City. The motion carried in a voice vote with Miller and Sabanskas abstaining. MOTION was made by Miller, seconded by Sabanskas, to approve the claims against the City with the exception of page two and four. The motion carried in a voice vote with Updenkelder abstaining.
Having no further business, MOTION was made that the meeting adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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Margaret M. Hawker, City Recorder Mark D. Jones, Mayor