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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0307 REG MINPROGRAM FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL March 7, 1967 The regular meeting of the City of Ashalnd 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: Baker, Cottle, Jones, Roberts, Whitham and Ward. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the minutes of the last regular meeting of February 21 be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works & Protection Committee: 1. Ashland Taxi Cab Co. request for deletion of night service. Chair- man Baker indicated that it was the recommendation of the committee that (1) the request for deletion of night service be denied, but, that Wilcox be permitted to use his home as a base for operation, thus reducing some of the overhead expense of running the 9f~ice all night long. This ser- vice would run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. ~gY~n~ June 1, 1967. (2) The City take no action on complaints involving public transportation with regard to this arrangement. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the recommendation of the committee be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Utilities Committee: 1~ Request for Cable T.V. Franchise - Ashland Cable ToV. - Chairman Roberts stated that after several studies made by the committee, it was their feeling that another franchise of this type would not be detrimental to the City. It was their recommendation that this franchise be granted by Ordinance, subject to review by the City staff. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that this recommendation be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Planning Commission ~ recommending amendment to Sign Ordinance regarding removal of abandoned signs. City Attorney Skerry requested that this item be continued until later in the meeting. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Ashland Central Area Plan - presentation by Planning Commission. Chairman Henry Peck read the Planning Commission's report. The report indicated that they found Plan to be very commendable. It was the feeling of the Commission that steps be taken toward putting the Plan before the general public for approval as soon as possible. The report further explained that at the conclusion of a well-attended public Hearing, Council Minutes -2- March 7, 1967 the Commission unanimously voted to approve the Plan for Council action. The report, finding no serious fault with the project or the concept, did recommend re-examination of four matters: (1) suggested location of the proposed freeway interchange and the route between it and the central city area. (2) other traffic feeders into the central area - specifically North Main Street and HighWay 66. (3) ownership and maintenance of off- street parking areas. (4) lack of freight delivery facilities on Main Street. The report also recommended that an outside municipal financial expert be retained to examine costs of financing. In conclusion, the report indicated that the Planning Commission is willing to stand ready to assist in any areas within their jurisdiction. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker seconded by Whitham that this report be accepted. On roll call, carried with Jones dissenting. At this time, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 7:30 P.M., March 22, meeting place to be designated later by staff. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Ashland Municipal Airport ~ balance of property purchase (Jones prop- erty). City Attorney Skerry requested that this item be deferred until the next regular meeting. 3. Sewage Facilities Study (CH2M) - application for advance planning loan. At this time, City Administrator Ayre indicated that it was now appropri- ate that the Council pass a Resolution, which is included in the application form, making the application for loan in effect. Following some discussion, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the rules be suspended and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Whitham seconded by Baker that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Adopt specifications and call for bids, street pavement patching roller. Estimated cost, $4,000.00. Director of Public Works Alsing indicated that this roller would be somewhat smaller than our present roller, which is used only for larger construction jobs. The new roller would be used primarily for patching purposes (now being done by truck tires). Following some discussion, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Cottle that the specifications be adopted and bids called for on March 20, at 10 A.M. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Curb, gutter and paving of Meade Street between Iowa and Holly (to be reset due to insufficient publication) City Attorney Skerry read an Ordinance resetting said hearing for 8:00 P.M., March 21. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1502 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Resolution authorizing Cable T.V. (Jackson Cable T.V.) pole contract. City Attorney Sekrry indicated that this is a three-way contract between City, Pacific Northwest Bell and Jackson Cable T.V. authorizing J.C.T.V. Council Minutes -3- March 7, 1967 to contact City/Bell owned poles with their cable T.V. At this time, Mr. Sid Ainsworth, attorney for JCTV gave some background information on the application. He indicated that application had been made some time ago with Pacific Northwest Bell and their approval has been just recently granted. Following some discussion by the Council, the question was raised as to whether or not other cable T.V. companys could request the same consideration (thus having more than one com- pany contacting the joint owned pol~. Following some further discus- sion, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Jones that this matter be deferred until the Council could further study the application. roll call, carried unanimously. 2o Acceptance of deed of gift of land - Hargrove property - Nevada Street. Director of Public Works Alsing indicated that it was Hargrove's intent that in exchange for this land, the City would tear down an old barn and reconstruct a new fence on the property. Also, that if the City paved Nevada Street within the next five years, City would also pay assessment charges. Alsing indicated that it was the recommendation of the staff that this deed of land be accepted. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the Council accept this deed of land from Hargrove. On roll call, carried unanimously. (Sign Ordinance continued from earlier in meeting) City Attorney Skerry indicated that this Ordinance was merely an amendment to the existing O~dinance regulating the construction and maintenance of signs in the City of Ashland by the addition of a new section regulating abandoned signs. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconddd by Ward that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1503 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Robert Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. Don Dedrick, Artisan Press, presenting a petition re- questing authorization for a curb opening onto "C" Street at the rear of the private parking lot located at the corner of "C" and Oak Streets. Following some discussion, it was the Council's recommendation that a letter be sent to Mr. Dedrick advising him to submit this request to the State. At this time, Councilman Baker indicated that he would like to submit the name of Mr. Leo Sohler, Public Accountant in Ashland, for nomination to the office of City Treasurer, now vacant. There being no other names submitted for nomination, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that Mr. Leo Sohler be elected to the position of City Treasurer. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mr. Sid Ainsworth, representing the Ashland Elks Club, indicated that the Elks were willing to rent the now vacant lot beside the Elks Club (old Union Station lot) to the City of Ashland for $L00/yr. to use for off street parking; City providing sufficient lighting and landscaping. I~ was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that this matter be referred to the Realty Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes -4- March 7, 19~7 There being no further business at this time, the Council unanimously agreed to ad3ourn, subject to the call of the Mayor. W. E. Bartelt Recorder SRP