MINUTES OF THE CITY OF HEPPNER CITY COUNCIL MEETING

HEPPNER CITY HALL, 111 N. MAIN STREET, HEPPNER, OREGON

7:00 PM, June 23, 2008

 

NOTE:  Where stated “Motion Carried” is considered unanimous, unless otherwise stated.

 

ATTENDEES:

 

Mayor, Les Paustian

Cindi Doherty

Kay Robinson

Keith Lewis

Judy Buschke

JoAnn Burleson

Steve Bogart, City Manager

Rusty Estes, Heppner Fire Department

 

 

ABSENT

 

John Bowles

Randy Rayburn, Morrow County Sheriff’s Department

Brian Harmon, Public Works Department

 

1.  GENERAL BUSINESS.

 

      A.  Call to Order. 

 

The June 23, 2008 meeting of the Heppner City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Paustian.  The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the FY 2008-2009 Budget, Declare the City’s Election to Receive State Revenues during the fiscal year, and approve a Resolution approving the transfer of appropriations within the Housing Authority Fund.

 

      B.  Pledge of Allegiance.  Mayor Paustian led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

2.  COUNCIL ACTION. 

 

      Approve Resolution No. 715-08, A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Appropriations Within the Heppner Housing Authority Fund. 

 

Discussion:  Mr. Bogart explained that this resolution moves funds from Materials and Services in order to cover a deficit in the Housing Authority Fund to cover payroll for Mrs. Turner.

 

Action:  Motion by Mrs. Doherty to Approve Resolution No. 715-08, A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Appropriations Within the Heppner Housing Authority Fund.  Seconded by Mrs. Robinson.  Motion Carried. 

 

3.  PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HEPPNER 2008-2009 BUDGET, AND USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS.

 

Public Hearing Opened at 7:01 PM.

 

No comments.

 

Public Hearing Closed at 7:02 PM.

 

4.  COUNCIL ACTION.

 

      A.  Adopt Resolution No. 716-08, A Resolution Declaring the City’s Election to Receive State Revenues During Fiscal Year 2008-2009. 

 

Discussion:  Mr. Bogart pointed out that the City is required to request Revenue Sharing and state how it will be spent.  This is the formal request.  The City has decided to use $7,126 of the Revenue Sharing funds to support the Chamber of Commerce.  The total funds amount to approximately $9,000, and the remainder of these funds goes to the City.  The Chamber requested the $7,126.  The Chamber also receives the Transient Room Tax. 

 

Motion by Mrs. Buschke to adopt Resolution No. 716-08, A Resolution Declaring the City’s Election to Receive State Revenues During Fiscal Year 2008-2009.  Seconded by Mrs. Burleson.  Motion Carried.

 

      B.  Adopt Resolution No. 717-08, A Resolution Adopting the City of Heppner Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2008 Making Appropriations, and Imposing and Categorizing Taxes 

 

Discussion:  Mr. Bogart stated that there are no property taxes imposed on the sewer bond measure.  There is $3,166 short of making the payment with the money in the reserve account.  The City will receive some interest and the rest will be a transfer from the sewer fund to make the last bond payment.  This will save the taxpayers approximately $3,100.  Mr. Paustian stated that there will not be any increase in the sewer fee.  The bond will be paid and the name of the charge on the water bills will be changed.

 

Action:  Motion by Mrs. Doherty to Adopt Resolution No. 717-08, A Resolution Adopting the City of Heppner Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2008 Making Appropriations, and Imposing and Categorizing Taxes.  Seconded by Mrs. Robinson.  Motion Carried. 

 

5.  ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION.  None.

 

6.  ADJOURNMENT.  Meeting Adjourned at 7:06 PM.