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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-0825 ADJOURNED MINPUBLIC HEARING ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING August 2S, 1969 The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in an adjourned session at 1:00 p.m., Mayor McKeen presided. Councilmen Bailer, Haines, Jones, O'Harra and Willstatter were present. Councilman Roberts was absent. At this time, the Mayor appointed Robert D. Nelson, Finance Director, asacting city recorder for the meeting. The Mayor welcomed Mr. Robert W. Bailer as new councilman, replacing Mr. Richard Cottle, and directed the Acting City Recorder to swear him in. Mr. Bailer, at this time, took the oath of office. 1:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING 1969-70 Supplementary Budget--Capital Improvement Fund. C~Administrator Boshears reported that proper notification of the public hearing had been completed and all re- quirements had been met. Both the proceeds anticipated from con- tracts receivable and the estimated amount of the City's liabilities had been accrued as 1968-69 business; the proposed supplementary budget reflected resources and requirements, as authorized by the Council in the 1968-69 budget, as they would appear if the City's accounts were maintained on a cash basis. Ordinance No. 1619 was read to the Council. It was moved by O'Harra and seconded by Haines that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to second reading by title only. Discussion followed. Councilman Willstatter indicated he would like to have legal counsel in regard to the City's liability. On roll call the motion was defeated 3-2 with Bailer abstaining. After further disucssion, the Council recessed until 4:30 p.m. when legal counsel would be avail- able. 4:30 p.m. Councilmen present: Bailer, Haines, O'Harra, Roberts and Willstatter. Setting of September Meeting Dates. It was moved by O'Harra and seconded by Bailer to establish September council meeting dates for the 9tH and 23rd. Motion carried 4-1, Haines ab- staining. League of Oregon Cities Meeting--November 17,,18 and 19. City Administrator Boshears reported that the Council is invited to attend the League of Oregon Cities Convention in November, and requested that the Council be prepared to give some preliminary indication in regard to their convention attendance at the next regular meeting. Su lementary Budget 1969-70. It was moved by Willstatter and ~d by Roberts that the Council reconsider Ordinance 1619. Council Minutes 2 - August 25, 1969 On roll call carried unanimously. At this time, Councilman Jones arrived at the meeting. It was requested by Councilman Haines that Ordinance No. 1619 be read. The Acting City Recorder read the ordinance. It was moved by O'Harra and seconded by Haines that under a suspension of the rules that the ordinance be passed for second reading by title only. Willstatter directed a question to the City Attorney regarding the use of the phrase in the ordinance "without levying a property tax." City Attorney Skerry indicated that this ordinance does not have any effect upon the property tax levy. He pointed out that under the statutes of the State of Oregon it is not necessary to have this supplementary budget, but its purpose is to expedite the issuance of warrants for the project. On roll call carried 5-1, Jones dissenting. It was moved by Haines and seconded by O'Harra to enact Ordinance 1619, "Adopting the Supplementary Budget, making appropriations and increasing revenues without levying a property tax." On roll call carried 5-1, Jones dissenting. It was moved by Haines and seconded by O'Harra that the City Administrator and Acting City Recorder apply to the First National Bank of Oregon for interim financing for the EDA Project. On roll call motion carried 4-1, Jones dissenting. Haines requested that the terms of the arrangements with the bank be available to the Council. There was some discussion regarding deeding of the OSFA office building to the City. It was moved by Bailer and seconded by O'Harra that the City be authorized to issue warrants at an interest rate not to exceed five percent interest for $87,954.70 and $34,052.84. Vice Chairman Biegel of the Ashland Development Commission was present to give support of the Commission in regard to property acquisition ($34,052.84) for the EDA Project. On roll call carried 3-2, Haines and Jones dissenting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Acting City Recorder cow