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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0502 REG MINPROGRAM FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL May 2, 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, Roberts, Ward and Whitham. Councilman Jones was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Administrator Ayre indicated that there was one correction to the minutes. Regarding the Ashland Community Action Program's request for a dance. This vote was not unanimous as stated in the minutes; Councilman Whitham dissented, making the vote 4-1. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that the minutes be approved as amended. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance & Realty Committee - no report 2. Public Works & Protection Committee - Chairman Baker indicated that this committee had met at a noon study session on May 1. The coma~it~ee discussed the proposed new Fire Code. Baker stated that there was some question on a few items and that it has been turned over to the City Attorney for study. Councilman Baker suggested that the Mayor appoint a Review Board at the next regular meetinq. Following some discussion, the Council unanimously agreed to schedule a Public Hearing for May 16, at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Baker indicated that another matter had been studied also, Ashland Hardware's request for time zones in front of the store° Baker stated that large trucks were parking in front of the buildin~at night and leaving the trucks parked there during the next morning.~ After some study by the committee, it was their recommendation that one-hour time zones be established for these two parking spaces. It was moved by Baker that one-hour time zones be established in front of said building. This motion died for lack of a second. Following some further discussion, it was then moved by Roberts, seconded by Ward that parking meters be placed in front of the store rather than time zones. On roll call, the vote was tied with Baker, Cottle and Whitham dissenting and Ward, Roberts and Jones voting in favor. Mayor Neill then cast the deciding vote in favor of installing said meters. 3. Utilities Committee - Request from L. W. Hearn for additional water meter. Chairman Roberts indicated that it was the recommendation of the committee that this additional meter be granted, as it was not inconsistant with City policy. It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Whitham that the recommendation of the Utilities Committee be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Attorney Skerry indicated that he had made several changes in the franchise agreement with the Oregon Broadcasting Co. ans has incorporated these changes into a new Ordinance. He stated lCil Minutes -2- May 2, 1967 that most changes have been approved by the Oregon Broadcasting Company's Attorney, Sid Ainsworth. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that this new Ordinance be referred to the Utilities Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1o Planning Commission - Minutes of their last regular meeting of April 18. It was moved by Whirham, seconded by Roberts that the minutes be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. Arkie Lewis requesting a waiver Of fee and bond requirement for a dance Friday, May 5, to be held at the Ashland Armory Building. The letter indicated that this is a benefit dance for the Ashland American Legion Baseball Team. Following some discussion, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Cottle that the fee and bond requirement be waived. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Ashland Municipal Airport - balance of property purchase (con't. from last regular meeting) City Attorney Skerry indicated that certain papers had not yet been received and requested that this again be con- tinued until the next regular meeting. 2. Award of bids - sewer construction project, Felger property (Tolman Creek Road) City Administrator Ayre indicated that bids were received from four companys. The low bidder was Westgaard Construction Company with $9,560.60. Ayre stated that our estimated cost was $10,700.00. It was the recommendation of staff that this low bid be accepted. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that the bid be awarded to Westgaard Construction Company. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Award of bid - cast iron pipe - Ayre indicated that bids were received from two companys. The low bidder was U.S. Pipe and Foundry, with $9,121.00. Our estimated cost was $12,360.00. It was the staff's recommendation that this bid be accepted. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the bid be awarded to U.S. Pipe and Foundry. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4o Offer of Ashland Lions' Club for placement of street trees at the City Hall. Charley McKeen, Lion President requested the Council's approval to make a test of one tree (possibly.two) near the City Hall by transplanting the existing tree from the redwood container into the ground, through the sidewalk. He indicated that these trees have small root systems and would not cause a problem with the adjoining sidewalk. He indicated that labor and materials would be furnished by the Lions' Club. Following some discussion, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the Lions' Club be authorized to plant said trees when timely. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mr. Joe Butler, Chamber President, indicated that on Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27, the Chamber of Commerce, in co- operation with other communities, will hold a clean-up day. The ~cil Minutes -3- May 2, 1967 Chamber of Commerce requested that the City furnish a truck and an employee for Friday, May 26. Director of Public Works Alsing indi- cated that this would be satisfactory with him. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Jones that, this being a worthwhile project, the City furnish an employee and a truck for Friday, May 26. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Annexation of Larry Officer property, South Park Street. Director of Public Works Alsing pointed out this property to the Council. 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 Roberrs that Ordinance No. 1512 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this tame, City Administrator Ayre indicated that the staff had pre- pared two different sketches of proposed remodeling for the City Hall. He presented them to the Council for their approval at this time. Following some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that Sketch A be approved and that specifications be adopted and bids called for at 10 A.M., Tuesday, May 16. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Ordinance repealing certain Ashland general ordinances relative to the Codification Program. It was the staff's recommendation that this general "repealer" ordinance be adopted. It was moved by Whitham seconded by Cottle 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 Whirham, seconded by Baker that Ordinance No. 1513 be adopted. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 2. Ordinance renewing Ashland City Business License Tax Ordinance. Mr. Joe Butler, at this time, indicated that the Chamber Board had been polled, and it was their feeling and recommendation that this Ordinance be adopted. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham 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 Cottle, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1514 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Acceptance of deed of gift of land for street purposes. Director of Public Works Alsing indicated that this strip of land is owned by Mrs. Ruth E. Fowler and is adjacent to some property already donated to the City by Jack Williams. It was his recommendation that the Council accept this land. It was moved by Roberrs, seconded by Baker that the City accept this deed of a gift of land for street purposes. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Attorney Skerry stated that the City has been renting a tractor, when needed, from Oak Knoll Land Corporation. He indicated that they have offered the tractor to the City on a lease- purchase basis. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Roberrs that this matter be referred to the Finance and Realty Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. ~cil Minutes -4- May 2, 1967 At this time, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Baker that the first meeting of the Budget Committee be scheduled for Monday noon, May 8, 1967. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre stated that he had received word from the State Highway Department indicating that representatives would be in his office on Thursday, May 4 at 1 o'clock to discuss the Siskiyou Boulevard Project. There being no further business at this time, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whirham that the meeting be adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. On roll call, carried unanimously. 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