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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-0108 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL January 8, 1980 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF BOARDS ETC. ASHLAND SANITARY FRANCH. LITWILLER REQUEST COUNCIL/P & R STUDY ECONOMIC PROBLEM RCOG PAVEMENT CUT REQUEST KNEEBONE DEVELOPMENT Having led the Pledge of All=giance, Mayor Prickerr called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Medaris and Laws were present. Hamilton arrived at 7:35 P.M. Medaris moved to approve minutes of regular meeting of December 18, 1979 and Ragland seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Sims moved to accept minutes of boards, commissions and committees and Ragland seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote with all YES. A letter was read from Attorney H. A. Skerry on behalf of Ashland Sanit- ary Service recommending the addition of two new provisions to be included in the 10-year franchise, one for rate increase proposal every two years and another relative to possible recycling. Mayor appointed a committee made up of Laws, Ragland and Medaris to work with Staff on Sanitary Serv- ice proposals and to bring back a Franchise draft for Council approval. Skerry mentioned the franchise has been the same since 1946 and obviously should be modified due to inflatioL~ etc. Ragland moved to approve com- mittee to follow recommendation and Phelps seconded the motion which passed on unanimous roll call vote. (Laws was made Chairman) Deferred temporarily. Letter from Jean Crawford, Chairperson of Parks & Recreation Commission was read requesting date of January 15, 1980 for joint meeting with Council at P & R building. Date confirmed by Mayor and Council. A letter was read from Rogue Valley Council of Governments requesting input relative to economic status and proposals for correction of same in the area and the matter was considered. Planning Director Fregonese was asked to review letter and to report back. Laws explained monies granted to Councils of Government have strings attached and they have been asked for statement on economy for their area. The matter was dis- cussed and Council agreed that the two weeks allowed would not give ample time for study and Ragland moved that letter be sent to this effect; Hamilton seconded and on roll call Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Medaris and Hamilton voted in favor; Laws opposed and the motion carried. A memorandum from Director of Public Works Alsing was read reyiewing request by Dean Fisher to cut the pavement at 450 Guthrie Street for 6" fire line. The request was discussed and Mayor suggested a stipulation calling for a bond to be posted and any expense incurred for repair to original condition be reimbursed. Medaris so moved; Laws seconded and on roll call Phelps, Sims, Medaris, Laws and Hamilton voted YES. Ragland opposed. Attorney Tom Howser briefly reviewed a letter written to the City Council requesting Council action on zone designation in the development of 3.6 acres in the Sunnyview/Orchard Street area. Howser called attention to expenses incurred in the development to date and also to the dedica- tion of property for street purposes. Almquist reported the request i/s/so pg, i Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 1/8/80 Pgo 2 Kneebone cont. is on the Planning Commission agenda for the following evening. After a short discussion, Sims moved to accept letter and place on file, Ragland seconded. On roll call, Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Hamilton voted YES. Medaris and Laws voted NO. PUBLIC FORUM Greenway appraisal Commendation on P.D. Action AIR QUALITY EMS HEALTH SERVICES PROHIBITING USE OF COAL Ragland reported that it would be necessary to ask for another appraisal on the Greenway property offered the City because its value is in excess of $50,000 - for information only, no action necessary. Councilwoman Hamilton thanked the Police Chief and Department publicly on their professional conclusions in the crimes recently committed in the City of Ashland. The City Administrator said that letters thanking the various agencies and individuals were being sent out. Councilman Phelps reported the County will again be testing vehicles for air pollution and that any group or organization can call and and make arrangements for the service. Phelps added there will be additional information on pooling. Hays Rothman, Medford, said there will be a special program Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. on KSYS on "Pollution in the Rogue Valley" and what the public can do to help. Fire Chief King reported that meetings had been held with Hospital Administrator Strowbridge, Litwilier Ambulance, Chief Lively, Administrator Almquist, Dr. Tobias, Medford and two local physicians to discuss the proposed plan. King said the plan is good but feels that Ashland already has a good program and our own people can be trained to up date the Rescue 9. Curt Charlie and Gill Hall spoke encouraging the council to support the proposed formation of a new tax district to provide Advanced Life Support services. Dr. Bill Sager spoke in support of Ashland's Rescue 9 service saying he feels it is sufficient and with the help of the ambulance service and the Ashland Community Hospital so close it would be duplicated service. Spud Corliss cautioned the council about creating a new tax body and said there is nothing to prove that our system now is not meeting the demand. After a short discussion Ragland moved not to support the proposed advanced life support system. Medaris seconded and on roll call vote all voted yes. Gerald Stroshane, owner of the Coal Co. in Medford said the coal he sells has a 1 percent sulfur content, therefore it will not contribute significant amounts of sulfur dioxide to the air. Stroshane voiced concern about the energy problem and said other sources of heating must be used to save energy. He said he felt scare tactics were being used on people and that there is no data on how much pollution coal burning will effect the valley. Hays Rothman, Medford, voiced opposition to the use of coal for heating saying the Rogue Valley has one of the worst pollution problems in the 1/8/80 Pg. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 1/8/80 Pg. 3 ~ MAYOR APPOINT- MENTS AUDIT REQUEST LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICANT C-PAC U.S. John Hallett, Med~ord City Council Member read a letter from the Oregon Lung Association asking the council to consider the potential health effects of coal burning in the valley. Hallett said he felt the best time to stop coal sales was before people started depending on coal for fuel. Howard Abernathy, Medford, noted that there is a safety factor involved ~ the proper stove is not used. Ms. Hazell, Ashland read a letter from Eleanor Bradley, Twin Pine Circle asking for a ban on coal sale. Also, Mr. Hazell, requested coal be banned since his health is effected by polluants. Shelly Nelson, said she had worked in air pollution control and strongly opposes burning coal in the area because of the fine particulants it puts into the air. Discussion was opened to the council and Phelps said that there is not as much data as people would like to have but the studies done show there is pollution from burning coal. He reported that Safeway also has coal for sale. Industries have started helping in an effort to clean up the air and other sources have to be examined to also help Phelps said. Mayor Prickett voiced concern about all the wood burning being used as a source of heat and said it should also be explored as a source of pollution. Sims and Laws agreed that steps need to be taken to stop further pollution. Medaris voiced concern about the City getting involved in free enterprise but agreed that now was the time to clean up pollution. First reading was given on ordinance prohibiting the use of coal as a fuel within the City limits. Phelps moved to second reading, Sims second. On roll call vote Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Laws in favor, Medaris and Hamilton opposed. Ragland moved to confirm Mayor's appointment of Gene Morris and Steve Shapiro to the Planning Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1982. Hamilton seconded and passed unanimously on roll call vote. Council had no objection to Director of Finance process for solicilation from audit firms for completion of 1979-80 audit. No action necessary. Liquor license application (change of ownership) Vito's Restaurant, 75 N. Main was considered. Chief Lively had no objection. Laws move to approve; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. Ragland moved to place on agenda a letter drafted by members of the Ashland Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee. Phelps second and passed with all in favor. Ragland moved council give approval of letter drafted by the committee voicing their disapproval of direction taken for the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan. Phelps second and passed with all voting in favor. 1/s/s0 Pg. 3 Reg~lar Meeting Ashland City Council 1/8/80 Pg. 4 ~_ PRE-REQUISITES CITY EMPLOYMENT First reading was given on ordinance amending Section 041 of Chapter 3.08 of the Ashland Municipal Code relating to pre-requisites for City Employment. Laws moved to second reading; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. ZONING MAP Second reading was given on ordinance adopting a new zoning map to replace zoning map of 9-18-64. Ragland moved for adoption; Phelps seconded and on roll vote Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Laws and Hamilton in favor, Medaris opposed. TRAINS BLOCKING CROSSINGS Second reading was given on ordinance repealing Section 11.16.180 of the Ashland Municipal Code relative to trains blocking crossings and Ragland move to adopt and Phelps seconded and on roll call vote, all YES. GREENE ANNEXATION Second reading was given on ordinance dispensing with an election and calling a public hearing on the proposed annexation and wtihdrawal from Jackson County Fire District #5 of property located on the North side of Ashland Mine Road, west of Cedar Way. Ragland moved for approval; Medaris seconded and on roll call, all YES. Mayor Prickett asked for a report on status of property behind Knights Inn and the old Ford building. STREET IMPROVE- MENTS A resolution calling a public hearing for improvements on Wiley Street from Chestnut to Prim, Patterson Street between Ann & Phelps, Elizabeth Street from Randy to Otis, Water Street from Van Ness to Hersey Street was read. Medaris moved for adoption; Hamilton seconded and on roll call the motion passed unanimously. ENERGY CONSER- VATION & WEATHER- IZATION PROGPj~4 A resolution revising the City Energy Conservation and Weatherization Program was read and Medaris moved to approve. Phelps seconded and motion passed with all in favor. APPROPRIATION TRANSFER A resolution transferring appropriations within funds was read with Phelps moving to approve. Hamilton seconded and on roll call for passed with an all yes vote. COUNCIL LIAISON None REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Nan E. 'Franklin City Recorder Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. 1/8/80 Pg. 4