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Home My WebLink About1981-0818 SPECIALMINUTES OF TIlE SPECIAL MEETING ASltLAND CITY COUNCIL August 18, 1981 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MIN~FES MINUTES OF BOARDS ETC. VACATION OF MARY JANE ST. METRO T~XI GRANITE ST. PAVING JANITORIAL SERVICE After having led the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Medaris called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the above date. Howard, Sims, Acklin, Laws and Peterson were present. Dale was absent. Sims mo~ed to approve minutes of the July 14, 1981 regular meeting, August 4, 1981 regular meeting and executive session of that date and Laws seconded the motion, Peterson asked that minutes of 8/4 be corrected to reflect unanimous roll call vote on Dale's motion on Page three second paragraph near the end of the page. On voice vote the motion to approve minutes passed unanimously. Laws moved to accept minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees and Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator read a memorandum from the Planning Commiss- ion recomnending the road not be vacated. City Attorney Salter recommended public hearing be set because of the number of pro- ponents and Almquist set the public hearing for September 15, 1981 on direction of Mayor Medarls. Almquist reviewed a letter from John Eads, Attorney, represent- ing Metro Cab Company and City Attorney Salter's memo dated August 4. Salter reminded Council that to break or modify the franchise agreement with Ashland Cab Company would be openlug the City up to a lawsuit and recommended against the proposal. Sims moved that Ead's letter b~ noted and placed on file; Laws seconde~ and on voice voee motion passed unanimously. Peterson reported for committee onpaving of Granite Street and said she and Laws agreed that proposal calling for assessments be formulated on 50% front footage, 25% area and 25% for potential units. The City Administrator read a memorandum from Planner Freg- onese with recommendations dated August 13, 1981. After Council discussion Laws moved to accept Proposal No. 1 and that steps be taken to call for public hearing; Howard seconded and on voice vote motion passed unanimously. Mayor thanked committee for their efforts. (Proposal attached to agenda packet). A letter from Administrative Assistant Weldon was read relative to provision of janitorial services for City buildings and giving alternative, one which would include a Janitor as a City employee in order to have more control over his work and for security pur- poses especially in the Police Department. Acklin recommended the contract be cancelled and that an employee do the work and said her opinion was formed when she was contacted by employees who felt a'definite lack of maintenance was being given the build- ing (City Hall). Acklin moved that we accept recommendation and add this position jnto the budget providing costs; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. 8/18/81 P. 1 DEMOLITION OKDINANCE SWIMMING POOL PLANS PUBLIC FORUM LIQUOR LICENSES 208 Water Quality ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Utility Customer Acctg. A letter from Chairman Beth Wilson of the Historic Commission with a proposed Demolition Ordinance was read and Beth Wilson was introduced to explain background. Wilson reviewed the need saying that the problem hasn't been a great one but that some assurance must be had that the Co~T~ission would like to work with people who own historic buildings and to have time to study and make reco~endations for preservation. Laws critized the ordinance as being one giving too much control by a governing body and felt friendly persuasion sufficient for the same results. Howard agreed with the need saying that buildings hsve been torn down in the past without even a permit. Howard said he worked with the committee and they had explored all of the ramifications and said it isn't flawless but an honest attempt to preserve that which is the heritage of all. Larry Medinger said as a builder he has had close calls in recent years with valuable homes and said it has been r~nored that plans for demolition by one owner of several homes in an area historic in nature are being considered and this ordinance would protect against such a decision. Medin- ger said at least this way the problem can be discussed and alterna- tives sought. Sims told of an appeal he initiated when a developer had planned to demolish an old home of historic value to make room for condos and that he agreed to save the house and built around Sims suggested that a minor change be made in B2A by having it read "or" rather than "and". Peterson moved to direct staff to prepare Ordinance along the lines of the draft; Acklin seconded and the motion passed with Peterson, Acklin, Sims and Howard voting YES and Laws opposing on roll call vote. Pat Adams reported plans for Citizen's Pool Conmittee to raise ~unds for a swimming pool. Council expressed appreciation for the committee's interest and wished them luck. Acklin moved to place liquor license applications on the agenda having been left off in error; Laws seconded. On question of Chief Lively as to approval, Lively said the applicants, Thrifty Drug, Beau Club, Angelo's Plzza and the Seasons at Oak Knoll were all approved after investigatiqn. Howard moved for approval; Peterson seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Alsing said he has been informed of an interest in the cleaning of Ashland Creek by the 208 Water Quality Board and asked permiss- ion to haul debris collected by the volunteers. Council enthusi- astically approved. No action necessary. Second reading was given by title only of an Ordinance amending an Ordinance establishing utility customer accounting and termina- tion policies. Peterson moved to adopt; Laws seconded and on roll call passed with Sims, Acklin, Laws and Peterson voting in favor and Howard opposed. East Main St. Sidewalks City Fire Code Ordinance Second reading by title only was given an Ordinance authorizing and ordering the installation of sidew]ks on the North s~de of E. Main Street and Laws moved to adopt; Howard seconded and on roll call the motion passed unanimously. First reading by title only was given an Ordinance amending the City Fire Code. A correction was noted on page 7 wbere "R-3" should be stated ~nsteadof "R". Sims moved to second reading; Peterson seconded the motion ~ich passed unanimously on roll call vote. Chief King noted that distance of 300 ft. for fire hydrants will be used instead of the 250 foot distance and felt it would cause no problem/danger. Heat Pump Ordinance School Speed Zone First reading was given an Ordinance adding a new section to the Building Code relative to noise standards for heat pumps and other mechanical devices and Laws recommended that City Council be given authority in Section E to grant a variance to the extent that Council finds the variance to be consistent with the terms of that section. A]~quist added such language and read it into the Ordinance and Peterson moved to second reading; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A Resolution establishing school speed zones adjacent to private schools on Avery Street and Faith Avenue was read and Acklin moved to adopt; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Laws moved to accept Departmental Reports for month of July; Sims seconded and on voice vote passed unanimously. BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE MTGS It was noted that Health & Social Services would be meeting Wednesday night at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor