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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0725 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 25, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the ~b~ve date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Richard Neill. All Councilmen were present. APPROVAL OF.MINUTES: It was move~ by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the minutes of the regular medting of July 11 be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre introduced the City's new Director of Finance, Mr. Larry Mohr, to the City Council. The City Council, at this time, rescheduled the Council meetings for the coming month of August to the 8th and 22nd rather than the 1st and 15th. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the meetings be rescheduled to said dates. Carried unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Roberts that the Department Reports for the month of June be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance and Realty Committee - Chairman Cottle indicated that the Committee has reviewed the lot offered for purchase by Karl Oeser and the lot offered for purchase by Bill Wright on Hargadine Street. He requested that the Committee be authorized to have a certified appraisal of the two properties involved. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that the Public Works and Protection Committee be authorized to obtain an appraisal of both properties. Carried unani- mously. 2. Cemetery and Ordinance Committee - no reports 3. Public Works and Protection Committee - no report 4. Utilities committee - no report COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From E. G. Sommersregarding Fixed Base Operation - Ashland Airport. City Administrator Ayre read the letter. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that this letter be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mr. Sommers stated that it was his feeling that this matter should be studied in further detail. Following some discussion, the Council agreed to continue this matter later in the meeting. 2. From Ashland Chamber of Commerce - President Joe Butler. He indi- cated that the Airport and Transportation Committee of the Ashland Minutes -2- July 25, 1967 Chamber of Commerce met and approved the recommendation of the City Council appointing an airport commission consisting of five members. He stated that this report was referred to the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors who unanimously endorsed the recommendation and is now presenting it te the Council for consideration. A written report will be ready for the Council at a later date. 3. From Whitland Locke endorsing the George Brothers as Fixed Base Operators. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that this letter be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Letter from Mr. Bornet regarding future street paving of Terrace Street. Following some discussion, it was moved by Roberts, seconded by Whitham that this matter be referred to the Public Works & Protection Committee. Carried unanimously. 5. Malcolm E. Little regarding dust on Helman Street. City Adminis- trator Ayre read the letter. Mr. Little suggested that the Council make Helman Street from Nevada to Ohio a ten mile zone with a manda- tory fine or $25. Following some discussion, the Council r~quest~d that Director of Public Works Alsing furnish the Council with some figures in regard to oiling said unpaved portion of Helman Street. Also that this matter be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Vacation of Iowa Street (con't. from last regular meeting) Councilman Cottle indicated that a Comprehensive Plan Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 in the Council Chambers. This meeting will relate directly with the vacation of Iowa Street. Cottle also stated that the School Board would like this Public Hearing continued until they too can further discuss the problem. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that this Public Hearing be continued until 8:00, Tuesday, August 8. On roll call, carried unanimously. 6. From Southern Pacific Railroad regarding traffic control at train crossings. There was some discussion regarding automatic gates that S.P.R.R. proposes to install at the Helman and Laurel railroad crossings. Councilman Cottle requested that Director of Electric Utilities Boshears investigate the materials to be used and report back to the Council at a later meeting. It was then moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that this be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. 7. From the Oregon Shakespearean Festival Assoc. requesting priority to proposed Hargadine parking lot. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that this letter be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 8. From Harold Hulse requesting taxi stand at Mark Antony Hotel. It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Cottle that this request be granted, providing the City select the location. On roll call, carried unanimously. 9. Planning Commission ~ Minutes from the last regular meeting It was moved by whitham, seconded by Cottle that the minutes be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. Minutes -3- July 25, 1967 10. From Arky Lewis, Manager of the American Legion Baseball Club requesting that the bond and license fee be waived for a dance to be sponsored by said baseball club. This dance will be held on Friday, July 29 at the Ashland Armory Building, It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that the license fee and bond be waived. On roll call~ carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Appointment of Downtown Coordination Commission - Mayor Richard Neill made the following appointments - Richard C. Cottle, Chairman; Lloyd Selby, Commissioner of Finance; Mrs. Virginia Cotton, Commissioner Of Private Building Design Review; Edd Rountree, Commissioner of Public Buildings & Facilities; Chet Corry, Commissioner of Open Space; Donald E. Lewis, Commissioner of Property; Sid Ainsworth, Commissioner of Legislation; William Dawkins, Commissioner of Public Relations; Elmer C, Biegel, Commissioner of Public Works. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that these appointments be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2, Adopt specifications and call for bids on Mountain Avenue Bridge. August 14, at 2 P.M. It was moved by Roberrs, seconded by Baker that the specifications be adopted and the bids called for on August 14 at 2 P.M. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Petition for curb, gutter and paving on Orange Street between Laurel and Willow - It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to draft an Ordinance for the next meeting setting a Public Hearing for said intprovements. Carrie~ unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:30 P.M. - Curb, gutter and paving on portion of Taylor Street - It was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts 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 Roberts, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1526 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1o Ordinance setting Public Hearing - curb, gutter & paving on Hope Street between Park and Beswick - City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance setting the Public Hearing for 8:30, August 8. 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, car- ried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1527 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. M~nutes July 25, 1967 SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: (con't.) 4. Proposed Ashland Comprehensive Plan - City Administrator Ayre stated that a meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 8 in the City Council Chambers. 5. In regard to the Cemetery property located adjacent to Walker School, City Attorney Skerry indicated that after checking, the City Council does have the authority to lease from the Cemetery Trust Fund. 8:35 P.M. Public Hearing - Vacation of alley - vicinity of Sherman Street - City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance - 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 unani- mously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1528 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Ashland Airport - Fixed Base Operator (con't.) At this time, City Administrator Ayre read a letter from Whitland Locke endorsing the George Brothers as Fixed Base Operators. Mr. Bob Mercier, Talent, indicated his approval of the George Bros. on behalf of the Oregon Skydivers Club. Mr. Ron Maxwell also stated his approval of the George Bros. Mrs. Lucy Harold, citizen and pilot, expressed her approval of the airport being managed by the George Bros. Mr. Tommy Parker indicated that he had some reservations in regard to the financial stability of the George Bros. Mr. Sommers again spoke in opposition to the George Bros. as fixed base operators. Following some discussion it was moved by Ward, seconded by Roberts that a contract be negotiated further with the George Brothers and indicated our intention to enter into a contract that will be mutually agreeable to both parties. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. W. E. Bartelt, City Recorder SRP