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ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
February 26, 1968
The Common Council of the City of Ashland met in adjourned session
at 12:00 noon this date. Mayor Neill presided. Councilmen Baker,
Cottle, Jones, Roberts, Ward and Whithamwere present°
City Attorney Skerry presented a Resolution authorizing Harry A.
Skerry, Jr., City Attorney, to represent the City of Ashland, members
of the Common Council and the City Administrator in the mandamus suit
entitled "HoEo Nelson et al. vs City of Ashland et al. Moved by Cottle,
seconded by Ward, that under a suspension of the rules, the Resolution
be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried
unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker
seconded by Cottle, that the Resolution be adopted° On roll call,
carried unanimously.
City Administrator Boshears presented a letter prepared by Finance
Director Mohr, pertaining to Parking Meter Revenues, etc~ Following
some discussion, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham~ that the
matter be referred to the Parking Meter Study Committee. On roll
call, carried unanimously.
City Administrator Boshears brought up the matter of the Council making
a decision as to what plan should be presented to the voters on the May
28, 1968 Primary Election Ballot regarding the new tax base rate.
Following considerable discussion pertaining to three alternatives
as presetned, it was the consensus of opinion that Plan C in the amount
of $211,960.00 should be selected. It was moved by Roberts, seconded
by Ward that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to prepare a Resolution
outlining Plan C for presentation to the County Clerk for placing on the
Ballot of May 28th Primary Election. The Resolution is to be presented
at an adjourned meeting March 12, 1968. On roll call, carried 5-1,
with Jones dissenting. Councilman Baker requested that clarification
of his vote being that a lesser increase would have been preferred~
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned subject to the
call of the Mayor.
City Recorder
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