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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0110 REG MINPROGRAM FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL January 10, 1967 The regular meeting of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Richard Neill. Councilmen present were: Cottle, Roberts, .... Ward and Whitham. Councilman Baker was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that regular meeting be accepted and placed on file. unanimously. the minntes of the last On roll call, carried OATH OF OFFICE: At this time, Mayor Neilt administered the Oath of Office to City Recorder W. E. Bartelt. City Recorder Bartelt then administered the Oath of Office to the three new Councilmen, Fred C. Roberts, Richard C. Cottle and George L. Jones. APPOINTMENTS: Election of Council President. Councilman Roberts' name was submitted for nomination by Councilman Ward. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that the nominations be closed, and that Councilman Roberts be elected Presi- dent of the Council. On roll call~ carried unanimously. Appointments to the Library Board - Mayor Neill appointed Mr. Mel Barron and Mrs. Emmy Lou Merriman to the Library Board. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the Mayor's appointments be confirmed. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Traffic control at 1st and "C" Streets - Chairman Cottle indicated tha~ there were several considerations made, and ~it was the recommendation of the committee that a flashing amber blinker be installed overhead at the 1st and "C" intersection with appropriate signing for crossing pedestrian crosswalks of a highly designated nature be painted, consisting of alternating black and white diagonal stripes. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that the Staff be authorized to write a letter to the State Highway Department advising them of the Council's recommenda- tion. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Parking restrictions at Indiana and Madrone Streets - This matter was referred back to committee, as no study had been made. 3. Mt. Ashland Stage Lines three bus loading stops. Chairman Cottle suggested that the three recommendations submitted by the Committee be voted on individually. (1) Request stop between the Post Office Building and Ivan's Shell Station. It was the recommendation of the Committee that this bus stop at this location be granted. It was moved by Cottle, .... cil Minutes -2- January 10, 1~ seconded by Wa~d that this recommendation be accepted. On roll call, carried !lnanimously. -(2) Request bus stop in front of the Grubsteak. It was the recommendat]on of the committee that this request be denied for reasons of traffic safety. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whirham that this matter be referred back to committee for further study. (3) Request bus stop in front of the Norge Laundry on Siskiyou Boulevard. It was the recommendationof the Committee that this request be granted. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the conm~ittee's recommen- dation be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. /4) Request bus stop at Gresham and Siskiyou Boulevard - following' some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that this request be denied, indi- cating that their present stop on Siskiyou, in front of the Library is adequate. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Parking lot -Llncoln School - Chairman Cottle read a memorandum from Allen Alslng, Director of Public Works, in regard to said parklng lot. Alsing indicated that the school district would be willing to pay $100 for development costs, plus $24 per year maintenance ~ee. Alsing stated that $25 would just about cover the cost of one grading job and indicated that the school district would be willing to try a "once-a-year" main- tenance job, willing to negotiate an additional fee if additional main- uenance is necessary. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that the City Administrator prepare a document authorizing School Distr~ct #5 to ~se this particular area for parking if they will reimburse the City for development costs (approx. $100) and maintenance costs (approx. $25) each year. This document will be renewed on a similar basls each year. On roll call, carried unanimously. APPOINT~IENTS: At th~s time, Mayor Neill made the Council Committee appointments: Utiiitles Committee Roberts, Chairman; Jones; Ward Finance & Realty Committee - Cottle, Chairman; Whitham; Jones Public Works & Protection Committee Baker, Chairman; Roberts; Cemetery & Ordinance Committee - Whitham, Chairman; Ward; Baker Hospital Liasion - Bake~ Park Liaison - Roberts Cottie At this time, Mayor Neill indicated that a new study should be made with regard to the Water, Sewer and Electric Rates. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Southern Oregon College President Elmo Stevenson - it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that this letter be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. From Dr. Christian P. Hald requesting traffic control on Beach and Mountain Avenue adjacent to Southern Oregon College. Following some dis- cussion it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Whitham that this matter be referred to the Public Works and Protection Conm~ittee. On roll call, carried unanimously~ Council Minutes -3- January 10, 1967 3. City Administrator Ayre read a petition (20 signature) requesting that parking not be permitted at any point on the east side of Indiana from Siskiyou Boulevard to Woodland Drive. Following some discussion, the Council agreed to refer this matter to the Public Worke and Protection Committee. 4o Ayre read a communicationfrom the Park Commission requesting that the portion of the Mountain View Cemetery contiguous to the Walker Elemen- tary School be acquired and dedicated for park purposes. The letter also · equested that the commission would greatly appreciate some indication from the Council with regard to the Kapteyn property, which was purchased last yeaf. This letter was referred to the Finance & Realty Committee, Cottle Chairman. City Administrator Ayre indicated that a petition had been received from the residents on Beach Avenue reqnesting that the cu£b on the south side of Beach extending 200' west of Garfield be painted yellow. Police Chief Hays felt that this request should be granted. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that this request be granted~ On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bids on gasoline, diesel and heating fuels. City Administrator Ayre indicated that the low bids on each item were: Gasoline requirements - Western of Medford; Motor Diesel Fuel - Phillips; Auto Diesel Fuel - Texaco; Furnace Oil PS100 - Phillips; Furnace Oil PS200 - Phillips; Furnace Oil PS300 - Western of Ashland. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that the bids be awarded as recommended by staff. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 2. Offer of settlement of City liens - Workman Mill. Following some dis- cussion by the Council it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that a settlement of approximately $1585 be accepted for delinquent street assessment liens. On roll call, carried with Jones abstaining. 3. Adopt specifications and call for bids on one two-ton dump truck lease-purchase basis, bids to be received at 10 a.m., Monday, January 23. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that the bids for a two- ton dump truck (lease-purchase basis) be called for on said date. On roll call, carried unanimously. OR__DINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Ordinance setting a Public Hearing - curb, gutter and paving of 135 ft. of Taylor Street. City Attorney Skerry indicated that this petition has not yet been received, and may be revised. No action was taken. 2. Resolution expressing to the family of E.E. MacLaughlin the deepest gratitude and sympathy of the Council on his death and acknowledging the many contributions he, as City Treasurer has made. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and the Resolution'passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes -4- January 10, 1967 Following the Second reading, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Roberts that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre Xndicated that a noon luncheon with the Planning Commission should be scheduled soon to study the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance° Ayre also indicated that a preliminary proposal for a reconstructi~]l~oject of Siskiyo~ Boulevard from the Fire Station to the College will also be discussed and and will be ready for a formal presentation at the next regular council meeting. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that a noon adjourned council meeting/study session be scheduled for Monday noon, January 165 On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business, the council adjourned until Monday noon, Janvary 16~ SRP City Recorder