HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-0204 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 4, 1992
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Catherine Golden called the meeting to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the
council Chambers. Laws, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold
were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 21, 1992, Winthrop seconded and the motion
carried on voice vote.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: A proclamation was read declaring the
week of February 9-15, 1992 as "Marketing Week in Ashland".
CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop asked that item 3) Special Assessment of
Historic Property at 52 Granite St., be pulled for discussion. Acklin
moved to approve items 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees;
and 2) Monthly Departmental Reports, Laws seconded, all AYES on voice
vote. On a question from Winthrop, City Admin. Almquist said only the
City Council can recommend approval of the application for special tax
assessment, and Reid, Liaison to the Historic Commission, said it
encourages the preservation of historic structures. Winthrop moved to
approve this item, Acklin seconded, all AYES on roll call vote.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Budget Committee Election. Patty Ware,
who was appointed at the last Regular Council meeting, will not be
available in March, and has resigned. Arnold nominated Steve Hauck
and Williams nominated Robert Johnson. Hauck was elected by a 4-3
vote for a term expiring 12-31-94.
SOSC Jazz Ensemble Request. A letter was read from Stuart Turner,
Director, requesting financial assistance for a cultural exchange with
the University of Guanajuato. After a brief discussion in which it
was agreed that this was a very worthy cause, but funds are not
available and the request has not gone through the budget process.
Arnold moved to deny same, Williams seconded and the motion passed
with Reid dissenting.
Street Tree Commission Appointments. Arnold expressed concern that
the appointments were not being handled in the manner set forth by
resolution. It was agreed to postpone the appointments and review
said resolution.
Sewer Connection Request. Public Works Dir. Hall showed a map of the
property at 615 Washington Street, which is outside the city limits
but within the Urban Growth Boundary. Arnold moved to approve the
request on the condition that all city requirements are met and an
application for annexation filed prior to hookup. Reid seconded and
the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.
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Rogue Valley Women's History Project Request. Arnold moved to approve
the request to waive the $125 banner installation fee, Reid seconded,
all AYES on voice vote.
PUBLIC FORUM: Michael Wright, new owner of Siskiyou Bowling Lanes,
requested approval of a liquor license application for same. Laws
moved to place the request on the agenda, Reid seconded, all AYES on
voice vote. Laws moved to approve the application subject to receipt
of a positive recommendation from the Police Chief, Reid seconded, all
AYES on voice vote. Brent Thompson, Jackson County Citizens League,
requested a resolution from Council encouraging the Jackson County
Planning Dept. to follow their Comprehensive Plan land-use ordinances.
Acklin disagreed that violations were being made, and said this is not
a proper forum for this discussion.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Gas Fitters License. Second
reading by title only of an ordinance setting by resolution fees for
gas fitters license, and establishing a testing fee. Arnold moved to
adopt same, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2664)
Chronic Parking Violators Fines. First reading of an ordinance
relative to increasing fines for chronic parking violators. A memo
was read from Planning Dir. Fregonese which was included in the
packets, and on which comments were made by Judge Drescher in support
of the amendment. Reid is not comfortable with fining people who live
and work in Ashland. Winthrop said few people are aware of the
proposal and suggested selling parking permits to citizens who work
downtown. Arnold said the point is to "stop violating the law".
Winthrop moved to continue to the next meeting and Reid seconded.
Acklin likes the idea of notifying people of their violation status
after the tenth ticket. The motion passed on voice vote with Arnold
dissenting.
BPA Reciprocal and Emergency Repair Agreement. A resolution was read
approving an agreement with Bonneville Power Administration for
reciprocal operation and emergency repairs. Laws moved to adopt same,
Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 92-07)
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Reid said David Pinsky was not
aware of the change in policy for past due commercial utility
accounts.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Nan E. FPankl in
City Recorder
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
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