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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926-0817 Council Mtg MIN _ , `a S-' f. t ~h I~Ioved by Wiley seconded by Hardie that the matter of building a storage dam in Ashland Creek Canyon be placed on the November ballot, the location: cost etc. to be determined later. Carried unanimously. Councilman Taylor stated that larger mains would be needed and an adequate distribution system would have to be provided.~:It'~as moved by Taylor seconded by High that the council include in the proposed bond issue a sufficient sum, to be determined later when the Engineer8s report shall have been presented, to replace and improve the d~.tstribution system. Carried unanimously. John Dodd addressed the council regarding the water question. He also spoke of a bridge back of the creamery and several gratings in the sidewalks which he claimed were dangerous. As Chairman of the Fire Committee Councilman Taylor called the attention of the council to the need of new fire equipment. and stated that he thought the matter of bonding for a new fire truck should also be placed on the ballot. O.F.Carson addressed the council asking that the City pay one-fourth of the cost of new electric sign erected in the Plaza. The council stated that the matter would be disposed of at the next meeting of the council. Councilman `Ailey presented the request of I.D.Pittman for an increase in salary. It was moved by High seconded by Taylor that ~t~r Pittman's salary be increased to X150.00 per month. Carried unanimously. Moved by ~+`~'right seconded by Burdic that the Recorder be instructed to give notice of the proposed vacation of Hartley Street. Carried unanimously. On motion, the council adjourned subject to call. 5 ka1= or Attest: ~ ~ i y ecorder. Ashland, Oregon, August 1'7, 1926. The council met in regular session at 8 o'clock P.I. on this date. Present ~~~ayor Johnson; Councilmen Burdic, High, Peters Taylor ,'diley, Wrig?it; absent none. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Bill of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, amounting to X218.51, for the City's portion of the cost of the electric sign on the Plaza was presented. ~~oved by Taylor seconded by Burdic that said bill be paid. Carried unanimously. ~ i 9 On motion of Taylor seconded by ~diley the matter of purchasing a dump ground site was laid on the table fob two weeks. ~ y Moved by Taylor seconded by Burdic that the resignation of C. A. Malone as City ,r Manager be accepted. and that a resolution be embodied in the motion expressing the ~ reciation of the council for the time ever and tho ht iven bs~ Mr. Malone in an ~Pp ~ gy ~ g ~ effort to make the managerial form of government a success. Carried unanimously. Councilman Burdic stated that he wished to make the statement that there had been no friction between the Gity Council and City ~~~anager, but that the council had decided that it was not an economical form of government for a City the size of Ashland and so decided to discontinue it. Councilman Taylor stated that ststistics showed that out of 60 cities ghat had adopted the managerial form of government by ordinance 57, had discontinued said form within a year and that in nearly every case where it had been a success the managerial form had been adopted by vote of the people. n Mr. Tucker and dirs. Merle Robison addressed the council regarding the matter of zoning and asked that a restricted district be established on the Boulvard requiring the erection of houses of a certain cost. Councilman Taylor stated that the Ordinance Committee ~d City Attorney have prepared a zoning ordinance which they expect to pre- sent to the council when the Supreme Court shall have render~sd its decision in a test case filed in Portland. After some discission it was moved by High seconded by Wiley that the Ordinance Committee be instructed to bring the Zoning ordinance before the council for a vote. Carried. 1f On motion of Burdic seconded by Taylor the City Engineer was instructed to invests- gate regarding the expense of constructing a sewer on Oberlin Street. .~j Councilman Taylor spoke regarding the matter of buying a new fire truck. He stated zs, that a new truck, including 800 feet of hoses nozzles etc. and the repair of the old ~ truck would cost approximately X8000. After some discussion it was moved by Taylor - - -  seconded by Burdic that the council place on the ballot in November the proposition of bonding the city for $8000 for purchasing new fire equipment. Carried unanimously. Councilman Taylor brought up the matter of placing one gray traffic signs on the . Plaza. Councilman Bcrdic discussed the parking ordinance and stated that he thought it should be enforced and all night parking should be -rohibited. Illoved by Burdic seconded _ - _ - by Taylor that the C~fef' of Police be instructed to place one way traffic signs on the Plaza and in front of hotels informing the public of the parking laws. Carried. ? Mayor Johnson appointed C. J. Baughman City Judge to fill the unexpired term of G.M Frost resigned. ~~~oved by Burdic seconded by Taylor that the appointment be confirmed. Carried. Petition of J.H Philpott and others asking that crosswalks be constructed across Blaine Street o~1 both sides of Alida was referred to the Street Committee for investigation and report at the next meeting. The council next proceeded to consider an ordinance entitled "Ordinance levying special benefits assessments in the matter of the construction of cement sidewalks, curbs and gutters in Sidewalk Curh and gutter district No. 3." The ordinance having been read the first time, on motion, .the rules were suspended, six voting in favoE thereof, and the ordinance was passed to the second reading. Having been read the second time, roll call was ordered on its adoption. The vote was as fO11owS: Ayez Burdic, High, Peters, Taylor, Wiley, Wright; nays none. Thereupon the ~~ayor declared pity Ordinance No. ~ g~ ~ adopted. Bill of Calvert ~ Schroeder for building crosswalks, etc. amounting to X1571.42 was presented. The matter of the shortage in the Street Fund was discussed. It was moved by Wright seconded b y High that a special band election be called for the purpose of ra~;$~mg X5000 to cover the deficit. The dote was as follows: Ayes Burdic, High Peters, Taylor, Wiley, Wright; nays none. Carried. Dr. F. G. S~T~edenburg addressed the council protesting against the condition of Fountain Avenue and asked that he be alloti~~ed to grade the street and deduct the cost thereof from his sidewalk assessment. He also urged the council to appoint a water Board and spoke at some length on the water question. Dr. Swedenborg was assured that the council would allow nothing to pte~~nt them from putting the various water propositions outlined at a former meeting, on the November ballot. The council next proceeded to consider an ordinance entitled ('Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 823 which created the office of City ~y~anager." The ordinance having been read the first time, on motion, the rules were suspended, six voting ~.n favor thereof, and the ordinance was passed to the second reading. Having been read the second time, roll call was ordered on its adoption. The vote was as follotiv~s: Ayes Burdic, High, Peters, Taylor,, Wiley, ti~lright; nays none. Thereupon the r2ayor declared City Ordinance No. 8 3~.. adopted. ___r_ Mr. r@~alone stated that the cost of grading 1~iountain Avenue could be borne by the Electric bight Fund. On motion of Taylor seconded by Wiley the Street Commissioner was instructed to put Z~ountain Avenue in passable condition at once, all voting in favoE thereof. The request of C.W.Stinson for a refund of the penalty paid on delinquent wader rent ~ was presented but no action was taken. On motion, the council adjourned subject to call. L~iID~ - yor Attest : ecor er. Ashland, Oregon, Augustl9, 1926. The council met at the call of the Mayor, at 4 o'clock P.~~. on this date. Present Mayor Johnson; Councilme:: Hardie, High, Peters, Taylor, uViley, '~~lright; absent none. Moved by ~Yiley, seconded by Wright, that the Council proceed to make apreliminary in- vestigation of the two reservoir sites selected by the council on this date. Carried. ~-Ioved by ~'a,~rlor, seconder. by ~u~d.i~ that Frank Dillard be employed to take care of the preliminary work in connection with the two sites. Carried unanimously. Moved by Taylor seconded by High that the Water Superintendent be authorized to make test pits,~the~work to be done at once. Carried unanimously. Reservoir Site lti{o. 1 has a capacity of approximately 1100 acre feet and is to be known as the ~Ic~Lissick Site. Reservoir Site No. 2 has a capacity of approximately 849 Acre feet and is to be known as the Winburn Site. The council next proceeded to consider a resolution entitled " Resolution calling a special election of the electors of the City of Ashland, Oregon, to be held on the lst day of September, 1926." The resolution having been read the first time, on motion the rules were suspended, six voting in favor thereof, and the resolution was passed to the second reading. Having been read the second time, roll call was ordered on its adoption. The vote was as follows Ayes Burdic, High, Peters, Taylor, Wiley, Wright; nays none. m~►~,re,,,,~~ tt~o T~,`~at~nr r~ar+1arar~ tha rPSn1nti~n adopted.  1i4 vlvlA.JWWAA W.L.L M.wdv.i w.vv...w+.ww. ....w - On motion, the council adjourned subject to call. Mayor Attest: Recorder.