City Council

CITY OF MERRILL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Wednesday, December 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 November 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes Building Renewal Permit: Business License: Business Licenses Renewal: Cesar Montano Rental Business Licenses (2), El Jefe’s Restaurant, Merle’s Custom Butchering, The Sewing Works, Double J Farms, Inc., Modoc Electric, Donahoe Rental Business License, MJ Trucklines LLC, Arrowhead Cleaning & Distribution, Merrill Mobile Manor (MSA Investments), Drew and Melissa Heaton Rental Business License Phone poll ratifications: November 9, 2022-November 23, 2022 City Hall Inside Construction/Remodel (Councilor McCollam-Verbal, Councilor Johnson-Verbal, Councilor Gatliff-Verbal, Councilor Baley-Verbal Approved 4-0 in favor) Bills for Approval: 2. Payables for Approval 3. Water Transfer STAFF REPORTS: POLICE: • Report PUBLIC WORKS: • Report RECORDER: Report LAWYER: CODE ENFORCEMENT: • Report PLANNING: • Report • Discuss Truck Parking Signage Amendment LOST RIVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE: NEW BUSINESS:  • Discuss 24 Hour Fitness Business on Front Street • • US Cellular First Amendment to Ground Lease • US Cellular Memorandum of Lease • Police Safety and Training Courses • Discuss Noise Nuisances Verses Noise Regulations • Post Position for Mayor • Certified Election Results OLD BUSINESS: • Discuss Merrill Police Department ACTION ITEMS/GENERAL BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: • 2057 Amend Chapter 90.23 Nuisances Affecting Public Safety-First Reading • 2058 Amend Code of Ordinances Title VII: Chapter 75 Parking Schedules RESOLUTIONS: • Resolution 2022-907 Authorize Council Signatures (Banking Letters) • Resolution 2022-908 Amend §51.23 Sewer Hookup Charge 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: