City Council

CITY OF MERRILL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Wednesday, September 14, 2022 5:30 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. 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 August 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approve August 17, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes 3. Approve September 7, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes 4. Building Renewal Permit Phone poll ratifications: • Approve Oregon Department of Transportation Temporary Easement 8/24/2022 (Councilor Gatliff-Text, Councilor Johnson-Text, McCollam-Text, Councilor Baley-Verbal) approved 4-0 in favor. Bills for Approval: 5. Payables for Approval 6. Water Transfer STAFF REPORTS: POLICE: • Report PUBLIC WORKS: • Report RECORDER: Report LAWYER: CODE ENFORCEMENT: • Report PLANNING: • Report • 315 N Washington Street Fencing Application • Discuss Zoning Discrepancy • Discuss Truck Parking Signage Amendment LOST RIVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE: NEW BUSINESS:  • Discuss Status of Police Commissioner • Discuss Development for Time Off Benefit Program • Police Department Expenditure Report • US Cellular Ground Lease Amendment • Ricoh Contract • State of Oregon Intergovernmental Agreement (Potable Water) • Waste Management 2022 Rate Adjustment OLD BUSINESS: ACTION ITEMS/GENERAL BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: • 2053 Waste Management Franchise RESOLUTIONS: • Resolution 2022-901 Transfer Funds to Comply with Oregon Budget Law • Resolution 2022-902 Grant Oregon Department of Transportation Temporary Easement 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: