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;--(j}- a .-reasonabl.e per. "ilieiii- fee-~be 'esfiibl-ish-ed rather- than continuing the present prorating of costs on annual prisoner population because of fluctuation in number of City prisoners; and (4) each agency continue paying medical costs for its own prisoners. .- Police Chief Allen and Sheriff Burks both expressed approval of the proposal. The . Sheriff added that County is prepared to budget for continuation of the oorrections program at the.jail. Councilman Williams asked whether the goal of c~ating a public advisory co~ttee I would be pursued by the county. Police Chief answered that that goal was not met because of difficulty in determining proper makeup of such a group. Further, an advisory committee was appointed by Lane Council of Governments which is considered the primary source of citizen input although there are still problems in determin- ing that committee's role. She~iff Burks added that he would have no objections to the concept of an advisory group in operation of the jail; certainly a great deal of citizen :input will be required should a new facility be constructed. Councilwoman Beal inquired about transfer of City employes' benefits and whether ,there would be a posi tion wi th the Ci ty should the employes not be satisfied under County supervision. Assistant Manager explained that presen~~ersonnelat the jail consist of correctional officers Q there are n~ so the jail woulcib-e- ,the- 'dnly place for employment. County has given assurance that reasonable time will ~', Jbe allowed to determine satiSfactory performance of personnel. Transfer of retire- ,ment rights and other benefits are covered by statute, and Sheriff Burks said com- 'pliance would be ensured. -' '- Councilman-Hershner il1guiredabout the perpetuatio.n of the 50/50 basis for capi tal funding.' Manager ......said that under the present contract between the Ci ty and the County eith~r party has the right to buy the other's interest at appra:j.sed~prlbe_____ _. and acquire full ownership, but at this time it doesn't appear either is interested. 1 ,I Councilwoman Campbell asked Sheriff Burks what part the City would play in funding ,a new facility. Mayor Anderson brought the discussion back to transfer of the operation itself, saying any decision on funding anew facility would be a deci- ,'Jion of the Commissioners -and the Council. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to authorize preparation of agreement covering transfer of the jail operation from the City to Lane County. Motion carried unanimously. , Comm I 4/1S/73 Approve - Mayor reported a call from District Attorney Pav Horton re'ql:lest':t~his state- ment -be entere&':in-to-:::the r,eeord-.- -t't?-c.'tt:edthe trend toward correctional insti- I tutions rather than penal'institut~ons. He endorsed the proposed City/County transfer keeping_i~ mind the present corrections system::dn Lane County . I. Health Care poii;i--:::: Clty/county Jail':' Copies 'of policy statement were pre;~SlY ,_ furnished Council members with regard to medical care of prisoners at the City/ County jail. The statement has been adopted by County Commissioners. Council was ,asked to adopt the same sta.tement to clarify obligations of both the Ci ty and County in this respect. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the statement as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 4/1S/73 Approve J. Appeal, Edgewood West III - Planning Commission gave approval to the first of five phases of Breeden Bros. Edgewood West III planned unit development. Appeal to the Council was based on desire for approval of all five phases rather than just the first. Applicant believes proper decisions cannot be made on the first phase un- 11ess it is known that the entire development will be approved. :Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to schedule public hearing on the ap~al ,at the May 14, 1973 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ~ K. J PlI~ahase Mathers Property - Manager reported impasse in negotiations on purchase, . \ of);he Don D. and Jimi Mathers property. City offered to buy for $27,000; Mathers ~ofrered to sell for $36,000. City Attorney has reviewed the City's position on value and expressed the opinion that it is valid, and that City probably should proceed to condemnation to resolve the issue. Further legal opinion will be pre- pared for Council consideration at the April 23 Council meeting. I Comm 4A'lS/73 Approve , Mr. Williams moved. seconded by Mr. Wood to authorize condemnation proceedings on the Mathers property. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye, except Mrs. Bea.~ voti,lg "n, Comm 4/1S/73 Approve \ "Le 4/30/73 -'~,S