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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0905 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL September 5, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on theabove date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard Neill. Councilmen Cottle, Jones, Ward and Whitham were present. Councilmen Roberts and Baker were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance and Realty Committee - no report 2. Cemetery and Ordinance Committee - Chairman Whitham indicated that the committee met earlier. It was the recommendation of the Committee that Mr. David Nale, proprietor of the Heather House, be given 30 days to bring his sign into compliance. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that Mr. Nale be so advised. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Public Works & Protection Committee - no report. At this time, Councilman Jones requested that the matter of a crosswalk at the Safeway Store on Siskiyou Boulevard be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee. He also indicated that there were two large holes in the pave- ment on Iowa Street near Wightman. This was referred to the Director of Public Works. 4. Utilities Committee - no report COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From three residents requesting oiling of East Hersey Street. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that this request be referred to the Public Works & Protection Committee for further study. Carried unanimously. 2. From Carlton B. Abbott requesting temporary water service. Director of Public Works Alsing indicated that there ate several other available water taps on property located near Abbott's which are not being used at this time. (con't. later in meeting) 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Proposed Ashland Comprehensive Plan. George Brenner Of the Jackson County Planning Commission pointed out the proposed arterial changeB to the Council indicating that neither proposed route will show Mountain Avenue as a collector from East Main up through the High School area. (con't. later in meeting) 8:05 & 8:10 Public Hearings - City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance for curb, gutter and paving of Catalina Street and the Ordinance for curb and gutter only on Orange Street 52' east of Laurel. There being Cuu~cil Minutes Page 2 Sept. 5, 1967 no one in opposition of the Ordinances, it was moved by Ward, seconded by ~Ihitham that the rules be suspended and the Ordinances passed to second reading by titles only. On roll call, Carried unanimously. Following the second readings, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1539 and No. 1540 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. (Carlton Abbott request con't.) Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Jones that a water tap on one of the vacant lots near the Abbott's be plugged and the temporary service re- quested by Abbott be connected onto his existing water tap, providing this is agreeable with the vacant property owner. This agreement will be revokable by the City or the property owner. On roll call, carried unaimously. (Comprehensive Plan con~t.) Following further explanation by Mr. Brenner, the Council unanimously agreed to close the Public Hearing and it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham to adopt the Plan in its entirety as has been presented, subject to periodic review; the formal Resolution to be presented at the next regular Council meeting. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: (con't.) 3. From Herbert Kelly offering for sale to the City property located on the corner of Main and Granite Streets. He indicated that he had re- ceived a copy of the Downtown Plan and learned his property would be in- volved in plans for a proposed parking area. He indicated his willingness to sell the property to the City for a sum of $31,000, the same price for which he originally purchased the property in 1946. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the offer be declined and Mr. Kelly be so advised. Carried unanimously. 4. From the Ashland Chamber of Commerce expressing congratulations on the completion of the airport runway, making it possible for the Pilots' Convention held last week. The letter also commended the City Staff on the airport project which is nearing completion. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that this letter be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Request for Street Dance Friday, September 22 (Neil Mann - United Fund). It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that until further in- formation is received, this request would have to be denied. On roll call, carried unanimously 2. Award of bids - re-surfacing portions of three streets. City Admin- istrator Ayre indicated that bids were received from three companys. The low bid was from Rogue River Paving with $5,720.00. He indicated that the Street Department will participate in this project in pre-patching, tack-coating and other preparations, in the amount of $2,196.88 making the total project $7,916.88. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the bid be awarded to Rogue River Paving. On roll call, carried unanimously. C~cil Minutes Page 3 Sept. 5, 1967 3. Adopt specifications and call for bids - two police patrol vehicles. Ayre indicated that these are budgeted items. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the specifications be adopted and bids called for on Monday, September 18 at 10 o'clock. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Councilman George Jones indicated that he felt it should be a City responsibility to maintain curbs and sidewalks after installation. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that this matter be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee. Carrried unanimously. 9:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Zone Change on Tolman near Barbara Street R-i:B-8 to M (Bellview Grange). City Attorney Skerry stated that it was his opinion that the rezoning of this property would be invalid, and that an ammendment to the Zoning Ordinance would be more appropriate. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that this matter be referred to the Planning Commissioner the purpose of their giving a recommendation one way or another as to whether or not R-1 conditional uses could inlc~de granges, lodges or fraternal organi- zations. Also that staff be instructed to draft a letter to the Planning Commission indicating that the City Council is following the opinion of the City Attorney. On roll'call, carried unanimously. The Council's next consideration of this matter will be at the September 19 regular meeting. At this time, Councilman Cottle indicated that he had received several requests that some type of trust fund be set up for funds earmarked for the maintenance and upkeep of the Mausoleum at Ashland Memorial Cemetery. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the Staff be instructed to gather some history and background data on the Cemetery and check on whether or not donations can be received for this purpose. Carried unanimously. City Attorney Skerry, at this time, read a. Resolution expressing the Council's appreciation to Robert H. Ayre, City Administrator, for his outstanding service to the City of Ashland during his three and one-half years of employment, and wished him well in his new position as City Manager of Klamath Falls, Oregon. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried with Jones abstaining. Following the second reading, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Cottle that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried with Jones dissenting. City Attorney Skerry stated that he had made several small changes. in the Sign Ordinance. He indicated that the changes were mainly for codification purposes. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Cottle that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance ~assed 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. 1541 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor~ SRP City Recorder