City Council

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday May 11, 2021 6:00 P.M. Meeting to be held at the Merrill City Hall, 301 E. Second Street, Merrill, OR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MAYOR’S STATEMENT: “To avoid meeting disruptions, please place cell phones on silent mode during the meeting. All meetings are recorded. When addressing the City Council, please state your name and speak clearly.” PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is invited to provide their comment and opinion to the City Council at this time on issues of their concern. Non-emergency issues brought up in this forum will not be considered tonight other than in this preliminary discussion, but if found to be warranted, may be considered at a future meeting of the City Council. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person. CONSENT AGENDA: Any item on the Consent Agenda will be removed and considered as a part of the regular agenda upon the request of any member of the City Council or public. Meeting Minutes: 1. Approve April 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes Building Renewal Permit: Phone poll(s): Bids for Siding at City Hall-$3,346.50 (Councilor Picke Approved Via Text, Councilor McCollam Approved Via Text, Councilor Carleton Approved Verbally) Business Licenses: Bills for Approval: 2. Payables for Approval 3. Water Sewer Transfer Approval STAFF REPORTS: POLICE: • Report CODE ENFORCEMENT: • Report PUBLIC WORKS: • Report RECORDER: • Report LAWYER: • Report PLANNING: • Report • Approve Revised City of Merrill Building Application • Approve Revised Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUC) • Approve Revised City of Merrill Temporary Use Permit • Approve Revised General Review Application PROJECT MERRILL: LOST RIVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE: • Report • Nathan Smith Merrill Memorial Unveiling Memorial NEW BUSINESS: • The Waterhole 2 Liquor License Application • Volunteerism Recognition-Randy Reiger OLD BUSINESS: • Discuss Reserve Officer Program • A Brief History of Oregon Property Tax • Discuss Vacate Process ACTION ITEMS/GENERAL BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: • Bill 2036-Amending Chapter 2 Section 2.2.120-General Residential Zone R-1 Development Standards Table 2.2.120 Dimensional Standards for the R-1 Zone-Second Reading • Bill 2037-Amending Title XV: Chapter 155.022 Land Usage Section (D) Subsection (6) Minimum Parcel Size-Second Reading • Bill 2038-Amending Development Code Chapter 2.2.400 (D) Residential Districts-Special Use Standards; Bed and Breakfast Inns-Second Reading • Bill 2039-Amending Development Code Chapter 2.2.400 (H); 5 (a) Residential Districts Special Use Standards; Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks-Second Reading • Bill 2042-Amending Development Code Chapter 4.8 Misc. Permits; 4.8.100 E Pre-Fabricated Metal Containers-Second Reading • Bill 2041-Amending Development Code Chapter 4.8 Misc. Permits; 4.8.100 D Temporary RV (Recreational Vehicle) Residence-First Reading • Bill 2043-Amending Development Code Chapter 4.8 Misc. Permits; 4.8.100 F Demolition Permits-First Reading • Bill 2044-Amending Development Code Chapter 1.3.300 Definitions-First Reading • Bill 2045-Amending Development Code Chapter 1.3.300 Definitions-First Reading RESOLUTIONS: • Resolution 2021-844 Transfer Funds to Comply with Budget Law Requirements • Resolution 2021-845 Adopt Vaccine Awareness Month • Resolution 2021-846 Declaring an Economic, Mental Health, and Criminal Activity Crisis Due to the COVID-Related State Emergency Declaration and Relating OSHA Mandates and Guidance OTHER – ADDRESS ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: PUBLIC COMMENT: The public is invited to provide their comment and opinion to the City Council at this time on issues of their concern. Non-emergency issues brought up in this forum will not be considered tonight other than in this preliminary discussion, but if found to be warranted, may be considered at a future meeting of the City Council. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person. ADJOURN Regular Session: