City Council

CITY OF MERRILL REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING Wednesday, February 8, 2023 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 January 11, 2023 Regular Business Meeting Minutes 2. Approve January 20, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes Business License: Business Licenses Renewal: Langley 217 N. Washington Rental, A Branded Boutique, Alonzo Duplex 130 Monroe Rental, Les Schwab Tire center #231, Rocking 4R Water LLC Delivery, Alonzo 212 Monroe Rental, Dan’s Auto Body, Petrik 337 N. Jefferson Rental, Hendrix 425 W First and 131 N Polk Duplex Rental, Stateline Auto Parts, Kucera, Inc dba Mia & Pia’s Pizzeria & Brewhouse, Schwan’s Home Service Delivery, R & J Auto Repair, Frankies, Baley Rental 133 E First Rental, Lost River Investments (2), Pena 222 Washington Rental, Mt. Shasta Spring Water Co. Inc. Delivery, Walker Rental and Duplex Rental, Establo Alexa, Kfalls Maintenance, Pape Machinery, Inc., H & T Organics, LLC Rental, Mountain 412 E Front Street Rental, Pappy Gander & Co., Dollar General #16686, Hernandez 124/128 Duplex Rental, Casa De Villanueva, Villanueva Rental (4) Phone poll ratifications: Date and Time for Special Meeting: (Councilor McCollam-Email, Councilor Gatliff-Email, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson-Text, Councilor Baley-No Vote) 3-0 in favor, 1 no vote. Bills for Approval: 3. Payables for Approval 4. Water Transfer STAFF REPORTS: POLICE: • Report PUBLIC WORKS: • Report RECORDER: Report LAWYER: CODE ENFORCEMENT: • Report PLANNING: • Report • Land Use Compatibility Statement 228 W. Front Street  • Building Application 335 N. Washington Street • Approve Planning Commission Reappointment Position #1 LOST RIVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE: NEW BUSINESS: • Discuss Chief of Police/Marshal Application Review • Discuss Marshal Broussard’s Proposal • Determine Status of Police Contract with Malin Police Department • Approve Drafted Letter to City of Malin • Discuss Supervisory Roles OLD BUSINESS: • Letters of Interest for Mayoral Vacancy/Appointment • US Cellular Memorandum of Lease and First Amendment to Ground Lease ACTION ITEMS/GENERAL BUSINESS: ORDINANCES: • 2057 Amend Chapter 90.23 Nuisances Affecting Public Safety-Second Reading RESOLUTIONS: • Resolution 2023-912 Transfer Funds to Comply with Budget Law Requirements • Resolution 2023-913 Legal Re-establishment of Merrill Police Department 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: