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Home My WebLink About1987-1215 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL December 15, 1987 ROLL CALL Mayor L. Gordon Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Elerath, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Laws and Arnold were present. INTRODUCTIONS: Dir. of Finance Dir. of Public Wks. Hospital Admin. Mayor Medaris introduced Jill Turner, the new Director of Finance, and Steve Hall, the new Director of Public Works. Jim Watson, the new Hospital Administrator was also introduced. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Elerath moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 1987; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Y.M.C.A. Community Block Grant Mayor Medaris opened the public hearing on the Ashland Y.M.C.A.'s request for approval to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $230,000. Planning Director Fregonese said the project would benefit low to moderate income families and will be a 20-year loan to the City. Rob Stephens, 535 Grandview Drive, and President of the Board of Directors for the Y.M.C.A., thanked the Council for consideration of the grant request. He said the total project cost would be approximately $475,000 and they would be ready to begin construction in the Spring if the grant is obtained. The completion date of the project is estimated to be January of 1989. Stephens noted that the Y.M.C.A. owns the property, and services are either already in or paid for. Carol Jensen, 355 Otis Street, Director of the Ashland Y.M.C.A., gave an overview of the proposed facilities which will include child day care, after school programs and a multi- purpose room. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Reid moved to approve the grant application, Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REMONSTRANCES: Set Public Hg. - City Administrator Almquist recommend the public Appeal of Planning hearing on the Main Street Development Co.'s appeal of Action ~87-144 Planning Action ~87-144 be set for January 5, 1988. (Grant Street) Arnold so moved and Reid seconded the motion, which passed unanimously on voice vote. 12/15/87 P. 1 Begular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/15/87 P. 2 COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REMONSTRANCES: Liquor License Little Caesar's Restaurant (Continued) A memo from Chief of Police Lively was read recommending approval of a liquor license application for Little Caesar's Restaurant, 1253 Siskiyou Blvd. Arnold moved to approve the application contingent on the property taxes being paid current, Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Liquor License Pizza Hut A liquor license application for Pizza Hut, 2220 Highway 66, was placed on the agenda with a motion by Acklin, which was seconded by Arnold and passed unanimously on voice vote. Acklin moved to approve the application on the condition the property taxes were paid current, Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: PP&L vs. Ashland City Attorney Salter said his memo to the Council regarding the Court of Appeals decision on the PP&L vs. Ashland case was for information only. Laws moved to accept it and place on file, Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. FBO Lease Agreement Amendment A memo from the Airport Commission was read which recommended amendments to the lease agreement with the F.B.O. concerning City-owned tiedowns and hangar spaces. Public Works Director Alsing said the City didn't own the hangars when the agreement was executed but does now, and the amendment will allow Ashland Air to collect the hangar rental fees for the City. Acklin moved to authorize the Mayor and City Recorder to execute the necessary amendments, Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Electric Utility Budget Forecast City Administrator Almquist read his memo regarding the electric utility budget forecast for Fiscal Year 1988-89. He said State law requires administrators of electric utilities to make an estimate of operating expenses for the next fiscal year; and Ashland's electric rates will remain the same for another year. No action necessary. Supplemental Budget Hg. Date A memo from the Director of Finance was read requesting that a supplemental budget hearing date be set for January 21, 1988. Councilor Laws asked that it be set for a later time because of the study session with the Budget Committee, which is already set for that date. This idea was generally agreed to by the remainder of the Council. Councilor Reid said she has a BPA meeting on the 21st. 12/15/87 P. 2 ~egular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/15/87 P. ~ PUBLIC FORUM A1 Willstatter, 128 Central Avenue, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There being no further comment from the audience, the public forum was closed. ORDINANCES, RESOLLFEIONS & CON~ACTS: Sign Ordinance First reading by title only of an ordinance amending Amendments the Sign Ordinance Chapter of the Land-use Title of the Municipal Code. Reid moved to second reading, Arnold seconded the motion. Elerath point out several word changes he would like to see made before second reading. Reid withdrew the original motion and Arnold withdrew the second. Elerath was asked to write down the recommended changes and bring them back to the next meeting. First reading was deferred until then. Bicycle Ordinance Amendments A letter was read from Leeda Bishop, 75 Coolidge Street, in support of the audible warning devices requirement. Councilor Reid left the meeting at 8:05 P.M. The first reading of an ordinance amending the Bicycle Ordinance was held. Laws noted the title of the ordinance should read "An ordinance amending Ashland Municipal Code to modify and re-enact..." He also suggested the fees be set by resolution in order to be easily changed. Administrator Almquist agreed and noted the wording for Section 11.52.100 should read as follows: "11.52.100 License Fee. Each bicycle license shall be issued upon compliance with the fore- going provisions and upon the payment of the required fee as set forth in a Resolution adopted by the City Council." Elerath said he would like to defer the item until the City Attorney could check the wording. Arnold moved passage to second reading with changes recommended by Laws; Williams seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote as follows: Elerath and Laws, NO; Williams, Acklin and Arnold, YES. Water and Sewer Connection Fees First reading of an ordinance relative to water and sewer connection fees. City Administrator Almquist explained that the amendment to the ordinance provides for a more equitable way to reimburse developers for lines they build outside of their developments. Williams moved passage to second reading, Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Set Public Hg. Albertson Annex. (Clay Street) Second reading by title only of an ordinance setting a public hearing for January 5, 1988 on a proposed annexation by Hank Albertson on Clay Street. Laws moved to approve the ordinance, Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Ord. ~2437) 12/15/87 P. 3 P~qular Meeting Ashland City Council 12/15/87 P. 4 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: (Continued) Transfer of A memo from Finance Director Nelson was read Appropriations requesting several transfers of appropriations with funds. The resolution was read and Acklin moved for adoption. Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. (Ref. Reso. #87-50) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Golden Spike Councilor Acklin invited everyone to a reception on Reception December 17, 1987 at Positively Fourth Street which will be held after the plaque at 4th and A Streets is re-dedicated at 3:30 P.M. The plaque commemorates the driving of the Golden Spike in Ashland on December 17, 1888. The reception will include showing the video of the re-driving of the spike on August 26, 1987. Hospital News- letter Mayor Medaris read an article from Jim Watson's news- letter from the Hospital about occupancy rates and finances. Allen A. Alsing's Last Council Mtg. This was Allen Alsing's last meeting as Director of Public Works and he was thanked for his efforts and dedication to the City in his 36 1/2 years of service. The Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Mayor 12/15/87 P. 4