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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-0919 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEFTING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL September 19, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers of the ~ity Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor R~chard Neill. Councilmen Baker, Cottle, Jones and Ward were present. Councilmen Roberts and Whitham were absent. ,APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Baker, seconded by Jones that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5 be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mr. Donald Pinnock, representing Ashland-Talent United Fund requested a street dance to be held on Friday, September 22 beginning at 7:00 P.M., to be held on the Plaza. Police Chief Hays indicated that their only concern would be the te~ents living in the apartments above the Plaza. Following some discussion, it was moved by Ba~er, seconded by Jones that this request for a Street Dance be approved and the license fee be waived. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Recorder Bartelt indicated that he had received a request for a Liquor License from the Shrir~Hillah Temple. It was pointed out that this would be used only for special occasions. Police Chief Chief Hays stated that he was not in opposition to this license being granted. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Cottlethat the license be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that the departmental reports for the month of August be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Finance & Realty Committee - no report 2. Public Works & Protection Committee - Chairman Baker indicated that there were two items to be reported on. (1) POssibility of a crosswalk being installed at Safeway Store on the Boulevard and Sherman. It was the Committee's feeling that no crosswalk be installed at this tim~ as this Safeway entrance/exit on the Boulevard will be deleted when the Boulevard Improvement Project is completed. (2) Request for oil- ing Of East Hersey Street. It was the recommendation of the Committee that no more streets be oiled at this time. It was also the feeling of the Committee that there was no safety factor involved in this particular situation as there was on Helman Street. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that no further street oiling be done at this time. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Cemetery & Ordinance Committee - no report 4. Utilities Committee - no report Council Minutes -2- Sept. 19, 1967 COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Letter from Mrs. Lola Adolph - City Administrator Boshears read the letter in which Mrs. Adolph offered property located on third street behind the City Warehouse for sale to the City. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that this matter be referred to the Realty Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mr. Howard L. Eddy of the Oregon Traffic Safety Commission presented a three-bar award to the City of Ashland for their traffic safety record. Eddy indicated that Ashland is one of two cities in Oregon to receive this outstanding award. Mayor Neill accepted the award, then presented it to Police Chief Herb Hays. 2. Letter from Southern Pacific Railroad Co. requesting consent to increase speed of trains in Ashland. Following discussion by the Council it was moved by Cottle that this request be denied. (Con't. later in meeting) 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing Request for zone change - Greenbriar Place, from multiple residential to single family residential. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. Mayor Neill asked for those in opposition to the zone change to speak. At this time, Mr. Garry Sorenson of 620 Chestnut indicated that he has planned to construct duplexes on his lot for several years and construction has been started. Mr. Sorenson felt that his duplexes would not in any way be detrimental to the neighborhood. He indicated that the duplex plans were shown to and approved by the Planning Commission approximately four months ago. Mr. Ronald James, Attorney for a group of residents in favor of the zone change, urged that this Ordinance be adopted. He also asked that the Council revoke the bulding permit which the City had issued for construc- tion of the first of the proposed three duplexes. Mr. Sorenson stated that he had purchased the property with all good intentions of improving it. Mr. Herb Barth indicated that most of the residents were afraid that the duplexes would lower the value of their property. Mr. Bob McCoy spoke in opposition to the zone change, indicating that a precident might be set in that a zone could be changed at random. Mr. Sherman Gardner agreed with Mr. McCoy. Others speaking in opposition to the zone change were Phil Bryant and Warren Parker. Others in favor of the Zone change were'Mrs° Herb Barth, Joanne Wing and Anita Curtis. After much discussion, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the application for Zone Change be denied. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes -3- Sept. 19, 1967 Southern Pacific letter (con't.) At this time, Mr. McCoy spoke against the consent to increase speed of trains in Ashland. It was Mr. McCoy's feeling that the trains are already exceeding the speed limit. At this time, Councilman Cottle again moved that this request be denied and City Attorney Skerry be authorized to check with the League of Oregon Cities for possible inter-pleading later on. Councilman Ward seconded this motion. On roll call, carried with Jones abstaining. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 2. Extension of time on bid opening date for Police vehicles. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Jones that the bid opening date be ex- tended to Sept. 29 at 2:00 P.M~ On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Boshears stated that there were several communications that had not been received in time for the A~enda. From Planning Commission - Minutes of the last regular meeting. was carried unanimously that the Planning Commission ~ainutes be accepted and placed on file. It From Planning Commission - Appeal from Phillip Bryant for a Conditional Use Permit for property located at North Main. It was moved by Baker seconded by Jones that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 8:00 P.M. October 3. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was also the request of the Planning Commission that a noon meeting be scheduled with the City Council in regard to the Bellview Grange request for rezoning. This meeting was scheduled for Tuesday noon, September 27 in the City Council Chambers. City Administrator Boshears indicated that he had received a Memorandum from Police Chief Hays requesting permission to attend the FBI Police Academy to be held next March. Boshears pointed out that only two men from the State of Oregon have been selected to attend, and it is quite an honor for Chief Hays to have been selected. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that funds be provided by budget transfer to allow Herb Hays to attend this FBI School. On roll call, carried unanimously. Special Agenda ~con't.) 3. Appointment of Buildings Appeals Board. At this time, Mayor Neill appointed the City Council as an interim Appeals Board until such time as an official one is selected. At this time, Mr. Dom Provost approached the Appeals Board with a request to use Weyerhaeuser Pre-finished Siding, which is not at this time listed in the Uniform Building Code as a material to be used for exterior remodeling (because of a wood core). He explained that this is a sandwich type material, wood core between two sheets of aluminum. He also stated that this same material was permitted in Klamath Falls. Following some discussion by the Council, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that Mr. Provost be authorized to use the Weyerhaeuser product for remodeling purposes, subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1967 ORDINANCES~ RESOLUTIONS & CeNTPACTS: 1. Resolution authorizing Mayer and City Recorder to execute a contract - Airport Re£ueling Lease Agreement. City Attorney Skerry read the Resolu- tion so authorizing the Mayor and City Recorder to execute a contract. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that the rules be suspeDded and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Jones that the Pesolution be adopted, subject to notifying our insurance carrier. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Resolution authorizing purchase of the F. J. Hanes property on Hargadineo The appraised value of this property is $10,500. The Development Coordinating Commission unanimously recommended that the City purchase Ehls property according to the terms of the existing earnest money receipt. it was moved by Cottie, seconded by Ward that the Mayor and CiEy Recorder be authorized to enter into contract to purchase ssid property subject to t. he terms of the earnestagreement. On roll call~ carried w~th Jones d±ssentingo Following the second reading, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried with Jones dissenting. At this time, City AdmInistrator Gary Boshears pointed out that the Development Commission also recommended entering into a five-year lease agreement for the Oeser property. it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that this matter be re£erred to the Finance and Realty Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Resolution adopting the Ashland Comprehensive Plan - It was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that the rules be suspended and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously, with Jones dIssenting. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottie that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried with Jones dmssenting. 4. Ordinance creating Ashland Memormal Mausoleum Trust Fund. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Jones that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second reading by tmtle only. On fell call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Cottle that Ordinance No. 1542 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, the City Council accepted the resignation of Mr. Henry Peck, Chairman, Ashland Planning Commission. Councmlman Jones~ at this time, indicated a need for more study of the parking meter situatIon ~n the downtown area. Mayor Neill appointed Councilman Jones to a special Parking Meter Committee, other members to be selected by Councilman Jones. There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call o~ the P~ayor.