CITY of ELGIN
      COUNCIL MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING of APRIL 6 , 1999

COUNCILORS PRESENT-      Glenn Clark
                              John Stover
                              John McElravy
                              Joe Estes
                              John Braughton
                              Berta Churchill - Mayor
             ABSENT-               Pat McMullen
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Mayor Berta Churchill
Good of the Order
     Karen Owen of Elgin EDGE and Joe Garlitz informed the Council of the
progress being made in regard to development of industrial property.  They
discussed the possible purchase of property for developing an industrial
incubator building.  Such a facility could help several small cottage industries
develop into viable businesses in Elgin.  
     The Elgin Edge has made contact with the owners of several potential sites
that could be developed.  They are ready to propose the purchase of site.  It
was noted that the County Commissioners have indicated an interest in helping
to get funding to purchase a proper site for an incubator building.

     At this point Mayor Churchill lead an executive discussion per, ORS 192.660, 
to discuss the detail of and terms for purchasing a property.

     At the conclusion of the executive discussion, Councilor Estes moved to
approve the Mayorþs signature on an earnest money offer, to be contingent on
obtaining financing, a clean environmental assessment and cleanup of the
vehicles, scrap metal and logs, with Councilor Clark as second.  The vote was
unanimous for approval, motion carried.  
     Resolution 1054 requesting funding assistance from Union County Board of
Commissioners was presented.  The resolution makes a formal request of the
County to help obtain funds to make the property purchase.  Councilor
Braughton moved to approve Resolution 1054 as presented, with Councilor Estes
as second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried. 
 
     Mayor Churchill informed the Council of a legislative conference sponsored
by LOC to be held April 20.  Mayor Churchill stated that she was going to attend
and asked if other councilors were interested.  Councilor Clark stated that he
would also attend.  Mayor Churchill asked Karen Owen if she would like to
accompany them.  She stated that she  would be willing to go too.

     With no other business, Councilor Stover moved to adjourn, with Councilor
Clark as second.  The vote was unanimous for approval, motion carried.  

Minutes respectfully submitted;

 Joe Garlitz,
 Recorder/Administrator