Tangent City Council
Minutes
March 14, 2011
Mayor McLennan called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Cindy Bridges, Brad Tedrow, James
Wagner, and Mayor Seaton
McLennan
ALSO PRESENT: STAFF:
Budget Officer and Finance Director
Bev Manfredo and City Coordinator,
Georgia Edwards
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE: Mayor McLennan asked all to join him in reciting the
pledge.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE:
o Interstate: NJPA Vendor for Water; Fire, Smoke and Storm Damage - No Action
taken
o Geography Awareness Week – WILL BE PROCLAIMED
o LOC frequently asked questions regarding the annual statement of economic
interest. - No Action taken.
CITIZENS COMMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Tedrow MOVED TO APPROVE the consent calendar which consists of
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2011, (WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION),
FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER AND APPROVAL OF
JOURNAL ENTRIES, APPROVAL OF CITY COORDINATOR REPORT, BUILDING
PERMIT REPORTS, AND VANCO REPORT. Seconded by Councilmember Wagner.
Ayes: Councilmember Bridges, Tedrow, Wagner and Mayor McLennan. MOTION
CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC HEARING
In the Matter of the Review of the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan:
Mayor McLennan opened the public hearing on this matter at 7:08 p.m.
o It was noted that this covered natural hazards and is an amendment to the
County Plan.
Tangent City Council
Minutes
March 14, 2011
o This material will be reviewed by various agencies, which involves a 45 day
review period.
o Once the review period is completed, the plan will come back to the city for final
approval
o No public comments were received.
Mayor McLennan closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 2011 – A Resolution Adopting the City Of Tangent’s Representation In The
Linn County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
o It was explained that this Resolution is to confirm the City of Tangent’s
Representation in the Linn County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Plan.
Councilmember Tedrow MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2011-02. Second by
Councilmember Bridges. Ayes: Councilmember Bridges, Tedrow, Wagner and Mayor
McLennan. MOTION CARRIED
Approval or disapproval of rate increases for Allied Waste Disposal Company:
Councilmember Tedrow MOVED TO APPROVE ALLIED WASTE REQUEST FOR A
RATE INCREASE. Seconded by Councilmember Wagner.
Mayor McLennan asked for any comments. There was none.
Ayes: Councilmember Tedrow, Wagner, and Mayor McLennan. Abstained:
Councilmember Bridges. MOTION CARRIED.
Request from Meals on Wheels for $300 Contribution:
o It was questioned whether there are people in Tangent who received Meals on
Wheels.
o It was noted that there are several.
o Councilmember Bridges thought this should be done. She noted there are going
to be cuts to the program.
Councilmember Bridges MOVED TO CONTRIBUTE $300 TO MEALS ON WHEELS.
Seconded by Councilmember Wagner. Ayes: Councilmember Bridges, Tedrow,
Wagner and Mayor McLennan. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion on enforcement issues:
City Coordinator Edwards
o Explained that an inspection had been done on the Derry property.
o Presented the reports on the Derry Property from the building inspectors.
o There is a process that needs to be followed and she is working with the City
Attorney to make sure they follow the proper notification processes.
Page 2
Tangent City Council
Minutes
March 14, 2011
Mayor McLennan
o Noted his biggest concern was with the sewer issue and that it needs to be
remedied.
o The wiring is a huge safety concern.
o The illegal hook up of natural gas was very concerning. City Coordinator
Edwards explained that she had already contacted the gas company about that
issue.
A gentleman asked if Tangent wants the Derry property. It was noted they do not.
They just want it to get up to code.
Discussion on accounting policy:
o It was noted that this policy is to align it with current practices.
Councilmember Tedrow MOVED TO APPROVE THE ACCUNTING POLICY.
Seconded by Councilmember Bridges. Ayes: Councilmember Bridges, Tedrow,
Wagner and Mayor McLennan. MOTION CARRIED
Discussion and approval of personnel policy revisions:
Councilmember Bridges
o Explained that most of the information it to bring it up to current practices, such
as changing the titles of positions.
Councilmember Tedrow
o Noted that the per diem information is correct for what is allowed in the federal
government code.
Councilmember Wagner MOVED TO ADOPT THE AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICY.
Seconded by Councilmember Bridges. Ayes: Councilmember Bridges, Tedrow,
Wagner and Mayor McLennan. MOTION CARRIED
Other:
Mayor McLennan read and proclaimed the Geology Proclamation.
.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Approved
Attest
________________________
Mayor, Seaton McLennan
____________________________
City Coordinator, Georgia Edwards
Page 3