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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0321 REG MINPROGRAM FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL March 21, 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: Baker, Cottle, Jones, Roberts and Whitham. Councilman Ward was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Baker indicated that there was one correction to the minutes. Under Committee Reports, Public Works and Protection Committee, the minu- tes stated that the Ashland Taxi Cab night service would commence on June 1, 1967. This was corrected to read "ending June 1, 1967." It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Baker that the minutes be approved as corrected. On roll call, carried unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: It was moved by Baker, seconded by Roberts that the department reports for the month of February be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Public Works and Protection Committee - no report given 2. Utilities Committee - Pole Contact Agreement. Chairman Roberts indicated that after study by the Committee, they had no suggestions or alterations to the document except for the recommendation that the City Attorney secure some kind of performance or production clause from Jackson Cable T.V. stipulating that suitable service would be provided within one year's time. It was the feeling of the committee that the agreement should not be delayed due to application for an additional franchise by the competitive firm. It was Councilman Baker's feeling that before this contract is signed, we should get some word from the telephone company indicating that they would allow contact by another cable company. Following some further discussion, it was suggested by Cottle that a study session be scheduled for Wednesday noon, March 29 to further study this matter. Representatives from KMED, KTVM, Tele- phone Co., Jackson Cable T.V. and Ashland Cable ToV. were asked to be present. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Curb, gutter and paving of Meade Street between Iowa and Holly. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that this hearing be continued until 8:00 P.M. April 4. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Finance and Realty Committee - No report. At this time, Chairman Cottle scheduled a study session for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 29 to discuss Elks' offer of parking lot and Oeser property. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Planning Commission - Minutes of their last regular meeting. uncil Minutes -2- March 21, 1 It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Baker that the minutes be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. At this time, City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. William Briggs, Attorney for Ashland Moulding Co., requesting that the Council authorize a 5-year lease with a 5-year option to the Ashland Moulding Co., for property in the Industrial Park Area (old Cotton Mill). Following some discussion, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Baker that the Council go on record as being favorable to considering a 5~year lease, 5-year option with the Ashland Moulding Co., contingent upon their application being approved by the Small Business Administration. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. City Administrator Ayre stated that he had also received a letter from Don Rice indicating his desire to rent a piece of the Industrial Park property. It is his intention to use the present building for storage of his dump truck, and perhaps later on, moving his business to this location. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Roberts that this matter be referred to the Finance and Realty Com- mittee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Request from Mr. Harry Stebler for location of house trailer in R-1 Zone. City Attorney Skerry indicated that it was his recommendation that the Council not deviate from the Trailer Park Ordinance in any way. Following some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted, and the Stebler trailer house moved from this location, (removal date to be determined by City Attorney Skerry). On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Attorney Skerry indicated that the Steblers would be given until January 1, 1968 to remove their trailer house, unless cir- cumstances change. If so, the Steblers will be notified. 2. Award of bids - street pavement patching roller - Public Works Department. City Administrator Ayre indicated that two bids were received: /1) Howard Cooper (used equip.) $3,750.00 and (2) Air-Mac, Inc. of Portland $3,971.00. Ayre stated that the estimated cost was $4,000. It was the recommendation of the staff that the bid be awarded to Air-Mac, Inc. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the recommendation of the staff be accepted and the bid be awarded to Air-Mac, Inc. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Award of bid - Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - City Administrator Ayre indicated that bids were received from Farmer's Ins. Group (Roy Hester) $7,845.00 and Aetna Life and Casualty (Wiley & Reinholdt Agency) $6,077.00. It was the staff's recommendation that the bid be awarded to Wiley & Reinholdt. It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Whitham that the bid be awarded as recommended by staff. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Ashland Municipal Airport - balance of property purchase (Jones property) Harry A. Skerry indicated that this item would be reported on at the next regular meeting. uncil Minutes -3- March 21, 19r 4. Appointment of Council Representative to Bear Creek Area Transpor- tation Study - Advisory Committee. Mayor Neill appointed Councilman George L. Jones to the committee. 5. Set Public Hearing - annexation of Larry Officer property - south Park Street. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to draft an Ordinance setting the Public Hearing. On roll call, carried unanimously. 6. Ad6pt specifications and call for bids - lease purchase of trencher, Public Works Department. Following some discussion, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that the staff be instructed to adopt specifications and call for bids for the lease-purchase of a trencher. On roll call, carried unanimously. 7. Adopt specifications and call for bids - steel pipe and fittings, Public Works Department. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that staff adopt specifications and call for bids on these items. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the special Public Hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 22 at the English Lecture Building, Ashland High School. City Recorder SRP