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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-0702 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 2, 1986 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS WATER FACILITIES AIRPORT FUEL Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meet- ing to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date. Elerath, Reid, Bennett, Acklin, Laws and Smith were present. Acklin moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 1985; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Lone Change for expansion of Oak Knoll Golf Course and 54 unit PoU.D~ in existing golf course was postponed ~o the July 16th meeting. The City Administrator reported that the Police Department has recommended approval of the annual renewals of liquor licenses as presented and Smith moved for approval; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist said that two more applications for licenses had come in and suggested they be placed on agenda for action and recommended approval con- tingent on favorable background checks. Smith moved to put on agenda; Bennett seconded the motion which passed with all AYES on voice vote° Smith moved to approve La Burrira and Hamlet's Rooste contingent on favorable report; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter was read from Dave Lewis suggesting that the installation of high level water facilities in the Park Estates subdivision be the beginning of a system to take care of the area between Terrace and Beach Streets. Director of Public Works Alsing said that costs and design would be worked up and brought to the next meeting if completed. On Smith's question of amount of staff time Alsing said it would take some time getting pipe and pump sizes and other technical information. Laws asked if there would be any advantage to the study and Alsing said he could use the data. Laws moved that staff do the work and bring it back to the next meeting; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° A memo from Alsing was read outlining Airport Commission recom- mendations relative to the use of mo-gas for aircraft with a fee of $2.00 per month being charge to offset fire protection costs and area improvement to accommodate it's use. On a question by Elerath as to the need for a corrected resolution which was submitted, Alsing noted that the City Attorney had made some changes in the language. Almquist read the resolution and Laws moved to adopt; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimous- ly on roll call vote° 7/2/85 P. 1 REVENUE SHARING FUNDS NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES PUBLIC FORUM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS Street Signs & Signals Position Classification Fordyce St. Sewers Mistletoe Road Property A memo was read from the Finance Director recommending the use of $30,000 of Revenue Sharing funds earmarked for the Water Line Revolving Project fund for a quarterly payment to the social agencies affected by the recent threatened cutback of funds by Revenue Sharing. Almquist noted that each agency would receive equal shares of $11,661.00 as first payment and if the revenue sharing funds are retored the monies will be returned to the Water Project fund° On Elerath's question as to what the future holds for the agencies depending on the support of Revenue Sharing Smith said this amount would give agencies time to plan their costs and needs. Acklin noted that the appropriate time to discuss the matter would be at the Budget Committee level so that every- one could be present to make decisions° Acklin moved that the portion of revenue sharing be used for funding of agencies for three months; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Councilor Reid asked permission and funding to attend the National League of Cities Convention in Seattle saying that the opportun- ity would be unique in that the organization usually meets in large mid-western and eastern cities. Acklin said she was sure it would be beneficial but that Council has to draw lines because of budgetary plans° Council discussed the matter at length and asked that Reid bring back a more specific proposal as to costs. No comment from the audience. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance amending Chapter 11~20 relative to street signs and signals and Laws moved to adopt; Acklin seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. Second reading was given by title only of an ordinance amending the position classification plan and Smith moved to adopt; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance ordering the installation of sanitary sewers on Fordyce Street, North of E. Main Street and the formation of a Local Improvement District and Smith moved to second reading; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. The City Administrator reviewed the sale of City property to Croman Corporation on Mistletoe Road and recommended authoriza- tion for the ~yor and Recorder to sign Warranty deed. Smith moved to authorize signatures; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. 7/2/85 P. 2 RATIFICATION OF FF CONTRACT A o o 85/86 wage rates and explained the affect of the FairLabor Standards Act and the deletion of compensatory time. Bennett moved to ratify and for authoriza- tion of Mayor and Recorder to sign the contract; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. WAGE SCHEDLFLE FOR MANAGE- }rENT & CONFIDENTIAL EMP. ELECTRICAL WORKERS CONTRACT RATIFICATION OTHER BUSINESS DAILY TIDINGS COLUMN FIREWORKS Almquist noted that settlements had been reached with all unions and said that the Electricians will get 3% this year, no percent next yea! and 3% again in the third year of the contract. Alm- quist said to keep rates consistant that 3.3% was propo~'~d for management and read a resolution amending the wage schedule. Acklin moved to adopt the resolution; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote~ Almquist said that the Electricians contract should be ratified and Acklin moved to put on agenda; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Acklin moved to ratify the Electrical Workers contract and to authorize signatures of M~yor and Recorder; Smith seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote, Councilor Bennett reviewed a recommendation that Council ask the Daily Tidings to carry a column for comments concerning current issues for response to the citizens from Council members. ~ Council generally agreed that the Editor should be approached with the proposal. ed Councilor Smith express/concern about use of fireworks because of the dry year Ashland is experiencimgand cautioned the public to use discretion in the celebration of the Fourth of July. Public Safety Director Lively said he is aware of illegal fireworks arriving in town and would hope people would use cormnon sense in their use. He added that its about all they can do except to monitor. VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU Councilor Acklin reported on the activities of the Visitors & Con- vention Bureau noting that the ~nerican Travel Writers Assn were hosted as well as the international Travel Agents and American Theatre Critics and shared a letter of thanks from the Oregon Economic Development Commission. Councilor Reid noted that an opportunity for people to speak to the I & M issue will be afforded on August 9th at 10:00 A. Mo at the Ashland Civic Center Council Chambers at which time a public hearing has been set. Reid asked that each Council mem- ber be given the notification for a reminder° Councilor Smith said she was asked by Emile Cloutier if Council members would be interested in riding in the 4th of July parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of OSFA. Council discussed at length but no firm commitment was given at the meeting. N~n E~ br~ln, C~t~ ~L~r,t~r L. Gordon Me~arl~ Mayor /2/8~