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Home My WebLink About1986-1021 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 21, 1986 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING Tucker Sto Improvement LIQUOR LICENSES AM/PMMarket Ashland Cookhouse UNCOLLECTIBLE UTILITY BILLS FETAL MONITOR IHOSPITAL REQUEST Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meet- ing to order at 7:30 PoM. On roll call Elerath, Reid, Bennett and Arnold were present. Laws was absent. Arnold moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1986 and the adj ourned meeting of October 14, 1986; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° Almquist reviewed the proposed improvement project saying that 39.41% were represented by prepaving agreements, 17.62 had signed in favor to make up 57.03%. It was noted that one prop- erty owner had opposed representing 2.79% and that a letter had been received from Nora Hodgson also noted disapproval which totalled 5.3% in opposition° Mayor Medaris opened the public hearing and Don Scofield, 465 Tucker said he would not oppose but that he had attempted to get a review of the project from the Engineering Department who had not answered his telephone call. The City Administrator asked the Director of Public Works to look into the matter. At this point the public hear- ing was closed. Reid asked about a 30' section of unpaved street not included in the proposal and Alsing said he would look into the possibility of including it. Acklin moved to direct staff to bring back necessary documents for improvements; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. An application for a liquor license from Oren Huchinson, AM/PM Market was reviewe~ and Almquist said it had the Police Depart- ment's recommended approval. Acklin moved to approve; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist noted that an application should have been on the agenda for Ashland Cookhouse & Waterhole which was likewise recommended for approval by the Police Department. Acklin moved for approval of request; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Arnold moved to approve writeoff of uncolleetible utility bills; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote, was read A memo from the Hospital Administrator/requesting approval of release of funds from Cap. Imp. Fund for major equipment replacement to obtain a Fetal Monitor. Bennett moved to approve request; Arnold seconded the motion. The Mayor said he had not seen where the Hospital Board had approved the request and would research that information in the minutes. On voice vote the motion passed unanimously. 10/21/86 P. 1 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/21/86-2. HOSLER DAM IMPROVEMENTS HISTORIC COMMISSION PUBLIC FORTIM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Hersey Sto Improvement Benson Annexation Benson Withdrawal from JoCoFoDo Benson Rezone Nonconforming Uses A memo from the Finance Director was read proposing funding for modifications to the Water System and illustrating the cash flow and resources for the work totalling $730,000. Almquist noted that the monies would come from Bond proceeds, Systems development charges and the Waterline revolving fund etco Almquist reviewed the site and survey plans for the Northwest reservoir and the land-trade to secure the site. Bennett moved to approve budget proposal for the work etc.; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris appointed Lorraine Whitten to the Historic Commission with a term ending December 31, 1988; Margaret Dode to a term ending December 31, 1987 and Maxine Colwell to a term ending December 31, 1986. Bennett moved to approve; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. No comments from the audience. Second reading/was given an ordinance ordering the improvement of Hersey Street from N. Main to Water Street and Arnold moved to adopt; Acklin seconded the motion which passed with Reid, B~nnett, Acklin, Arnold & Elerath in favor on roll call vote~ (Ref. Ord. 2402) Second reading by.title only was given an ordinance annexing 16.7 acres located North of Crowson Road and West of I-5 Free- way and Arnold moved to adopt; Bennett seconded the motion. On roll call Reid, Bennett, Acklin and Arnold voted in favor; Elerath abstained because he didntt understand the legal description of the land involved. (Ref. Ord. 2403) Second reading by title only was given an ordinance withdraw- ing certain recently annexed property from JCFD and Acklin moved to adopt; Arnold seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. (Ref. Ord. 2405) Second reading by title only was given an ordinance rezoning recently annexed property and Arnold moved to adopt; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote° (Ref. Ord. 2404) First reading was given an ordinance amending the Zoning ordinance with respect to nonconforming uses and Reid moved to second reading; Bennett seconded the motion which passed with Elerath, Paid, Bennett and Arnold voting in favor; Acklin abstained because of absence during public hearing. i0/2i/86 #2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/21/86 P. 3 "C" St. Parking Albertson Annexation Parking Restrictions/ Lincoln School/Beach St. S.Po Agreement Ballot measures OTHER BUSINESS First reading was given an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relative to parking restrictions on "C" Street and Bennett moved to second reading; Arnold seconded the motion. Discussion ensued as ~o how the parking signs should read and the City Administrator said he would research and bring the ordinance back to the next meeting. Bennett withdrew her motion and Arnold withdrew his second. An ordinance setting a public hearing for November 18, 1986 relative to proposed annexation of property on Clay Street was read and Acklin moved to second reading; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A resolution establishing "commercial vehicles only" zone adjacent to Lincoln School on Beach Street was read and Acklin moved to adopt; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref, Res~ 86-41) The City Administrator noted a resolution is necessary before entering into an agreement with S.P. Transportation Company for improvement of Walker Avenue crossing and read the resolu- tion. Arnold moved to adopt; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ref. Res. 86-40) A resolution was read clarifying impact of ballot measures and asking for Counci~ opposition and publicizing legislation would cause serious ramifications in the State, Almquist noted the resolution was drafted by the League of Oregon Cities Legis- lative Committee. The Mayor read information on the subject from Governor Vic Atiyeh with the same opinion as LOC on the measures. Bennett moved to adopt; Acklin seconded the motion° Arnold said he could not vote for the Resolution because he felt that Measure 12 would be beneficial~ After some dis- cussion, Council agreed that unless their feelings were unani- mous on the subject a resolution supporting opposition should not be adopted, The motion and second were withdrawn and there was no action on the resolution. Elerath noted that on a political statement which was signed by Reid u~ing her title of City Councilor of the City of Ash- land implied unanimous support on the commitment she made. Elerath said that Arnold made the same commitment but used his name and title of Attorney rather than Councilor, Reid said she represents the people who voted her into office on a con- stant basis from day to day and wherever she happens to be. Elerath said such a move was illegal when he was a Councilor in another state. Arnold said that under the Federal Constitu- tion such action would be covered by "free speech" consider- ations. 10/21/86 P. 3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/2~/86-4 OTHER BUSINESS cont. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor noted that he had received a letter from the Attorney General~s office asking for support in opposing the measure legalizing marijuanao Reid asked that information be made available as to how the Council action on notifying employees of position changes would have affected Robb Robbins and called attention to a letter received from Robbins on the subject. It was decided the matter would appear on the next agenda. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Karen Huckins Acting City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayer 10/2i/86 4