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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0201 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 1, 1966 The regular council meeting of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. Mayor Richard L. Neill called the meeting to order. Present were Councilmen Baker, Cottle, Ward and Lewis. Absent were Councilmen Peters and Whitham. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Application for liquor license - Dr. William Sammons and Dr. James Doerter. Dro. Sammons stated that "the Louvre" (name of proposed establishment) would be aimed at the Festival patrons, and those people interested in art, music and books. Dr. Sammons and Dr. Doerter showed the proposed plans for "the Louvre". After some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the liquor application be referred to Police Chief Herb Hays to study. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. At this time, Mr. Robert Bennett requested a meeting between the Council and college regarding the traffic control problem on Oregon Street. Councilman Cottle suggested that the members of the Traffic Control Committee meet with Mr. Bennett for a noon study session. Councilman Lewis suggested that the group meet at the college at noon, on Wednesday, February 2, 1966. 3. Reply from Public Re,~reation Commission to Council regarding request from American Legion for financial support of Junior Legion Baseball Program. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker to accept the recom- mendation of the Public Recreation Committee and not engage in a sub- sidy program at this time. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre was instructed to draft a letter to the American Legion. 4. Letter from the Ashland Public Library Board of Trustees requesting a joint meeting with the Council regarding construction of a new library. After some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that a noon study session be scheduled for February 7, with the Library Board, a representative of the "Committee of 50", and the City Council. On Roll call, carried unanimously. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Zone Change - Lyn Estates #2, R-i:B-10 to R-i:B-8. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance authorizing the zone change. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and Ordinance No. 1442 be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS (con't.) 4. Letter from Wayne A. Stone requesting variance of Sign Ordinance for _~uncil Minutes - 2 - February 1, 19~ the Church o~ Christ. Following some discussion, it was suggested by Councilman Lewis that Mr. Stone submit further information regarding the type of sign to be erected and to the Council at the next Council meeting. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Presentation of Mayor's Annual Report - It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the Mayor's Annual Report be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Recommendations for increase of sewer charges - City Administrator Ayre stated that the report on the sewer charges was not ready to be submitted to the Council. He suggested that it be made the subject of a noon study session on Tuesday, February 15, in the Council Chambers. 3. Presentation of Annual Post Audit - It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the Annual Post Audit Report be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Summary report regarding City costs in Christmas Decorations Pxogram. The report included detailed informatioD as to cost and man-hours in- volved in putting up the City's Christmas Decorations. It was the recommendation of Boshears that commencing with the 1966 holiday season, the work load for installation and removal of Christmas decorations be spread more equitably and perhaps also reflected in the annual budget. 5. Petition for curb, gutter and paving of Ivy Lane between Mountain Avenue and Elkader Street - Set Public Hearing. City Administrator Ayre stated that this work would be contracted out under the City's new policy. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance setting the date for a public hearing on 8:30 Tuesday, February 15. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the ~.~.~es be suspended and Ordinance No. 1443 be passed to second reading Dy ~tle only. on roll call carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that said Ordinance be adopted. Carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from the County Court House requesting that a representative from Ashland be selected for a 3-man Advisory Board to make recommendations on park projects. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the Director of The Ashland Public Recreation Program, Mr. Robert Bennett, be ap- pointed to represent Ashland. On roll call, carried unanimously. Adopt specifications and call for bids on fire hose. City Administrator Ayre indicated that the estimated cost for 1200 feet of 2½ inch hose was $1600. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that bids be received at 10 o'clock, Tuesday, February 15. On roll call, carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre indicated tha a letter had been received from the State Speed Control Board, requesting the transferral of jurisdiction of the speed zones on the Greensprings Highway from the State Highway Commission to the State Speed Control Board. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that this transferral be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes - 3 - February 1, 1966 At this time Mayor Neill commented on the action taken at last night's Planning Commission meeting. At that meeting there had been some discussion as to the possible widening of First Street. City Administrator Ayre recommended that the Council meet with the property owners to discuss this before the Council took a positive stand. There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. W. E. Bartelt, Recorder SRE