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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-0305 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL March 5, 1985 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARK ANTONY LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC FORUM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Slusser Annexation JCFD #5 Withdrawal (Slusser) Croman Annexation JCFD #5 Withdrawal (Croman) Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meet- ing to order at 7:30 P.M., on the above date in the Civic Center Council Chambers. Laws, Acklin, Bennett, Elearth and Reid were present. Smith was absent. Bennett noted that on page 3 the word "alternate" should replace "alternative" in the COG report. Elearth asked that the minutes be corrected on page 5 relative to Bard's rezone to reflect that he said "he didn't think that Bard's should be singled out to conform to the sign ordinance." Bennett moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 19 as corrected; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. An application for the Mark Antony Hotel for change of ownership Class A Dispenser's license was considered and Public Safety Director Lively recommended approval contingent on results of background check saying he can see'no problem. Reid moved to approve with Lively's recommendation; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Charles Howe, 106 Fork Street asked for City cooperation in partial oiling of West Fort Street because of dust generated by trucks (mostly City) using the road to haul gravel/rock. He said there are three property owners affected by the unimproved street. rIIayor Medaris suggested that Howe go into City Hall on Thursday and meet with himself and Director of Public Works Alsing to consider options. Laws said the City's responsibility should be considered if the road is being used principally by the City. Public Forum was closed. Second reading was given an ordinance by title only annexing a contiguous area to the City and providing for an effective date and Laws moved to adopt; seconded by Acklin and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance withdraw- ing certain recently annexed real property from Jackson County Fire Dist. No. 5 and Acklin moved to adopt; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City of Ashland and providing for an effective date and Laws moved to adopt; Bennett seconded and the motion passed without opposition on roll call vote. Second reading was given an ordinance withdrawing recently annexed property from Jackson County Fire Dist. #5 and Acklin moved to adopt; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. 3/5/85 P. 1 ular M~.~ting Ashland City Council 3/5/&5 P.2 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS cont. Otis & Elizabeth Sts. Improvement Hillcrest St. Improvement Electric Service Zone Change Conditions Transfer Approp. (Hosp.) OTHER BUSINESS FROM CCL. Legislation Recognition Second reading by title only was given an ordinance rezoning certain property from Jackson County RR-5 to City M-1 and Acklin moved to adopt; Reid seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Second reading was given an ordinance by title only authoriz- ing improvement of Otis & Elizabeth Streets and Bennett moved to adopt; Reid seconded the motion which passed without opposi- tion on roll call vote. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance authorizing the improvement of Hillcrest Street between Holly and Iowa Sts and Laws moved for adoption; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. An ordinance amending Section 14.02.110 of the Municipal Code with respect to fees for restoration of electric service was read by title only and Elerath moved to adopt; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A~ordinance providing for conditions to be attached to Zone changes was read by title only and Acklin moved to adopt; Ben- nett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A resolution transferring appropriations within a fund was read and Reid moved to adopt; Bennett seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. Laws reviewed a letter from Rep. Nancy Peterson relative to HB 2357 which proposes to require the Dir. of the Dept. of Commerce to approve/~dards more restrictive than the state building code but not more restrictive than the standards adopted by the Pacific Northwest Electric Power & Conservation Planning Council. Council discussed the implications of the bill and Laws moved to go on record as endorsing HB 2357 and directed , that Peterson be notified of action; Reid seconded the motion which passed with Reid, Bennett, Acklin and Laws in favor; Elerath opposed. (HB 2301 was not discussed at length.) Bennett recommended that individuals and groups with accomplish- ments be recognized by the City and mentioned the victorious basketball team in Portland and also the girl's team. Bennett moved to send a telegram to the Ashland High boys' basketball who are competing in the State tournament and one to the girls' team when appropriate; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. 3/5/85 E. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 313185 P.. 3 Greenway Liaison ADJOURNMENT Acklin said that her meeting responsibilities conflict and that Reid was suggested to act as liaison to the Greenway Committee and Laws moved to approve; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The meeting adjourned to an executive session at 8:06 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor ih