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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-1005 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 5, 1976 ROLL CALL Mayor Prickett led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Allen, Laws, McDowell and McCannon were present. Ragland and Hoffarth were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Boards, Commissions etc. PUBLIC FOR~{ Lively Commendation UNFINISHED BUSINESS Justice Center Appts. Traffic Safety Recommenda- tion - Scenic at Church Emergency Pavement Excava- tion - Presbyterian Church Financial Summary Commentary Parks & Recreation Dept. Financial Commentary Electric Feeder Line McCannon moved for approval of minutes of the regular meeting and exec- utive session of September 21, 1976 and the special meeting of Septem- ber 24, 1976; McDowell seconded and on voice vote, all YES. McDowell moved to accept minutes of all boards, commissions and com- mitcos; Allen seconded and on voice vote, passed unanimously. Mayor Prickett noted that Sgt. Victor Lively had graduated from F.B.I. school and should be commended. Prickerr asked the City Administrator to write a letter to Lively to that effect. No cor~nents from audience. Mayor Prickett appointed a Justice Center Advisory Committee made np of the following citizens: Everett Weighter, Don Brewer, Leigh Jchn- son, Bill Patton, Marilyn Briggs and A1 Akins. City Attorney Salter and City Administrator Almquist were named Ex-officio members. The Mayor requested that the committee meet and make site reconmendations within 30 days for Council consideration. McCannon moved to confirm appointments; second by McDowell and passed unanimously on roll call vote. A recommendation was read from the Traffic Safety Commission requestin that a stop sign be moved closer to the intersection of Church Street on Scenic Drive to afford a better view of traffic coming from Church Street. A map was shown depicti'g the existing stop sign and the pro- posed sign. McCannon moved to a~grove recommendation and to have the City Attorney draw up a resolution for the next meeting; seconded by McDowell and on roll call, all YES. A notification of emergency cutting of pavement at Presbyterian Church for water service was received from the Director of Public Works with- out comment, The financial conmentary for the period to August 31, 1976 was receive and Mayor Prickerr asked Almqutst if the hospital had any responsibil- ity in the burden of caring for Welfare and Medicare patients. The City Administrator said he had discussed the matter with Finance Dir- ector Nelson and they decided there is no responsibility. The commenl ary was accepted with no further action necessary. The financial commentary for Parks to August 31, 1976 was received. On McDowell's question as to status of B.O.R. funding, Almquist noted that a small amount was due upon finalization of records on Hunter Pa~ A memorandum relative to the East Main Electric Feeder line was read and reviewed as received from Almquist who then outlined th~ necessitT protective devices (reclosers) at a cost of $12,000 for two, and askei 10/5/7c Electric Feeder Line cont. Council Meeting Date ZJRDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & ZONTRACTS Traveler's Accommodations Position Classifications Resolution on Airport Master Plan IAFF Contract Addendum #7 Hardesty Agreement on Ashland Creek channel 208 Water Quality Task Force permission to order two devices. McCannon moved to approve expendi- tures for materials including reclosers; Laws seconded and on roll calt passed unanimously. Because the regular Council meeting would fall on November 2 which is Election night, Mayor Prickerr moved the meeting to Tuesday Nov. 9th. Laws said there is a rezoning application for November 2 and suggested that Council meet briefly to act on that item and adjourn to Friday for canvass of the vote. Council agreed. Second reading in full was given of an ordinance on Traveler'a Accommo- dations. McDowell moved to adopt, second by Allen and passed unani- mously on roll call vote. City Administrator Almquist gave first reading of an ordinance to amend classifications omitting sexist titles and to change titles to reflect functions. McCannon moved to second reading; McDowell seconded and on roll call, all YES. A resolution was read adopting the master plan as prepared by Wadell Engineering for the airport under FAAPlanning Grant Program. McDowell moved for adoption; Allen seconded and on roll call, all YES. Contract addendum with Ashland Firefighters relative to the position of Fire Marshalwas presented and ratification was recommended by Con- sultant Bodilly. McDowell moved that Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign; Allen seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. Agreement with Hardesty relative to restoration of the creek channel wa pre~ented and McDowell moved that Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sigr. the agreement. McCannon seconded and'on roll call, all YES. Letter-form agreement from 208 Water Quality Task Force for reimburse- ment of City staff costs was presented with reco,~anendation by Almquist that we enter into the agreement. McCannon so moved; Allen seconded and on roll call, all YES. ADJOURNMENT Jo~.~utl'e~, ~ecorder / Meeting adjourned at : . . ./~ ~ 8 03 pm L.~P~ckett, Mayor 10/5/76 Pg. 2