City Council

CITY OF MERRILL SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET, BUDGET HEARING and REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:00 P.M. Meeting to be held at the Merrill City Hall, 301 E. Second Street, Merrill, OR Matters for council consideration not scheduled on the Agenda can be addressed by the general public under the “Public Comment” section in the agenda. Testimony must be presented according to Council procedures. Items of non-emergency nature may be scheduled for future Council determination in order to provide sufficient time to analyze this issue. 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. BUDGET HEARING: • Approve Budget (Resolution 2021-843) • Approve Tax Rate (Resolution 2021-843) • Ordinance/Resolution Declaring the City’s Election to Receive State Revenues (Resolution 2021-842) SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING: • Approve Supplemental Budget • Resolution 2021-837: Appropriations per Budgetary Law 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 May 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes Building Renewal Permit Phone poll ratifications: Business Licenses: • HorizonPWR Business License Bills for Approval: 2. Payables for Approval 3. Water Transfer STAFF REPORTS: POLICE: Report PUBLIC WORKS: Report RECORDER: Report LAWYER: Not requested to attend CODE ENFORCEMENT: PLANNING: LOST RIVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE: NEW BUSINESS: • Merrill Solar Project Lien for Unpaid Fines and Administrative Expenses • Municipal Home Rule • Position on Water Curtailment OLD BUSINESS: • Reserve Officer Program ACTION ITEMS/GENERAL BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: • Bill 2041-Amending Development Code Chapter 4.8 Misc. Permits; 4.8.100 D Temporary RV (Recreational Vehicle) Residence-Second Reading • Bill 2043-Amending Development Code Chapter 4.8 Misc. Permits; 4.8.100 F Demolition Permits-Second Reading • Bill 2044-Amending Development Code Chapter 1.3.300 Definitions-Second Reading • Bill 2045-Amending Development Code Chapter 1.3.300 Definitions-Second Reading • Bill 2046-Home Rule RESOLUTIONS: • Resolution 2021-845 Adopt Vaccine Awareness Month • Resolution 2021-846 Supporting Baker City and Legislation Declaring an Economic, Mental Health, and Criminal Activity Crisis Due to the COVID-Related State Emergency Declaration and Relating OSHA Mandates and Guidance • Resolution 2021-847 Transfer Funds to Comply with Budget Law Requirements • Resolution 2021-848 Transfer Funds to Comply with Budget Law Requirements 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: