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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-1117 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL November 17, 1981 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MIN~JTES MAYOR'S PROCIJ~MATION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF BOARDS ETC. PACIFIC POWER CONTRACT CITIZENS REVENUE COMM. NORTH INTERCHANGE HOSPITAL ROOF REPAIR The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the new Civic Center. Mayor Medaris noted on the ocassion of the first Council meeting in the new quarters that it was the first movel~since 1891 and that the Civic Center with Police and Municipal Court build.~ngs completed, there will be a formal dedication on December , 1981. Peterson, Laws, Acklin, Dale, Sims and Howard were present. Peterson moved to approve the minutes of the regul. ar meeting of Novem- ber 3, 1981 and Laws seconded the motion ~hich passed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris proclaimed November 22-29, 1981 as NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK and read the Proclamation naming the above week as "BIBLE WEEK IN ASHLAND". Medaris said that many local Ministers support the proclamatio which was first introduced during Thanksgiving Week forty one years ago and which has recently been proclaimed by Presidents, Governor etc. The Proclamation was read in full by Medaris. City Administrator Almquist said he had been requested to postpone the public hearing on the proposed paving of Granite Street by Mark Cooper who asked that it be set for December 15, 1981. Acklin moved to accept minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees and Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator read the letter from PP&L and said the contract~ had been received from Bonneville and that he had asked R. W. Beck if PP&L should be retained for second power source in the event of power shortage. Almquist said that he was told that if a shortage did occur Bonneville would probably pick up PP&L's power anyhow so suggested we terminate the contract. Laws moved to instruct Mayor and Recorder to sign letter terminating contract; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. City Administrator Almquist reviewed letter from EDP Evaluation Subcom- mittee recommending further research on acquisition of Burroughs L9000 and added that both he and Finance Director Nelson agree with the recom- mendation that delivery of the L9000 be postponed. Council concurred. Councilmember Acklin requested that Director of Public Works Alsing develop costs for sewering for the area considered to be taken into the Urban Growth Boundary along with alternatives for costs to citizens etc. and suggested that Alsing work with Planning Department. Laws said this wouldn't be the time to get involved because of the legal procedures with the property owners. A memo from the Hospital Administrator relative to roof repairs needed costing an estimated amount of $35,000 and a memo recommending approval was read from Finance Director Nelson. Laws moved that expenditure be authorized; Dale seconded and on voice vote all AYES. 11/17/81 P. 1 CIVIC CENTER SOLrND SYSTEM STUDENT FIRE FIGHTERS PUBLIC FORUM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS Electric Franchise Historic-Demolition Bids were presented for the sound system for the Civic Center as recom- mended by Terry Walters of E.S.D. in the amount of $4,988.69 by Audio Visual Equipment Repair and a bid of $6,202.67 from Audio Group of Medford. Almquist explained that the system is voice activated and eliminates feed-back problems in the system. Laws moved to accept low bid and proceed with installation; Acklin secondedthe motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Chief King reviewed his budget in light of cutting a position and savinga from call back etc. and said that the $6,800 saved could be used for the Student Fire Fighter Program. Battalion Chief Dan White reported on research done on the proposal and explained how three student fire- fighters could be given $200 plus tuition to attend SOSC and the benefits the department would have by their many hours of availability coupled with the fact that the students can trade shifts to function at college without missing classes or work. King said that with Council's approval he would start recruiting men and women immediately and screening same carefully. King brought out advantages including adding a man to the two-man pumper creT~ for strength. King said he is not asking for any additional funding at this time and added that many of the costs will be necessary on a one-time basis. Howard moved to approve the program; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Mayor Medaris congratulated all those who made the Civic Center ready and announced the dedication ceremonies planned for December 10, 1981. A letter from Ron Davies was received too late for agenda but was read and his complaint about condition of SORT'S storage area on Helman St. was discussed. Fire Marshal Robbins said he has worked with SORT and the clutter shown in the pictures submitted by Davies ~s the exception rather than tbe rule. King said the department is looking more to fi~e safety than to appearance but would check into the alleged problend. Laws said they have improved the yard by adding redwood slats to the fence and Peterson said they may get behind in their recycling but are doing a good job for the community. Second reading by title only was given.an Ordinance amending the electric utility franchise ordinance and Laws moved for adoption; Sims seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. First reading was given an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relative to policies for the demolition of historic structures. After some discussion Howard moved to second reading; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. 11/17/81 P. 2 .eguiar Meeting Ashland City Council 11/17/81 P.3 CANVASS OF VOTES PROCLAMATION ST. & AREA LIGHTING MAYOR'S APPT. · MONTHLY REPORTS COUNCIL LIAISON OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCILMBRS PUBLIC POWER CCL ADJOURNMENT Canvass of votes and Mayor's Proclamation concerning special election on Utility Time Payment Plan held on November 3, 1981 was read and Laws moved for adoption; Sims seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A resolution authorizing addition of Street and Area lighting, and Commer- cial Conservation Contract was read and Peterson moved to adopt; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. DeborahBarker was appointed by the Mayor to the Historic Commission and Peterson moved to approve appointment; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Sims moved to accept and place on file reports for month of October; Laws seconded the motion which passed with all AYES on voice vote. No reports. Mayor Medaris asked that Councilmember Laws be approved as voting delegate at League of Oregon Cities and Howard so moved; Sims seconded and on voice vote motion passed unanimously. The Mayor requested approval for City Administrator Almquist to represent City with Public Power Council and t~hat Director of Electric Utilities Krug be alternate. Sims so moved; Acklin seconded the motion and on voice vote, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Nan E. FrKnklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor IH