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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0517 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 17, 1966 The regular council meeting of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 by Mayor Richard Neill. Present were Councilmen Baker, Cottle, and Lewis. Absent were Councilmen Ward and Whitham. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the minutes be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mayor Neill introduced Mr. Arlo Miller of the Ashland Fire Department to give a presentation on the Salvage and Rescue Unit that the department hopes to acquire. Miller explained to the Council that the Fire Department expects to secure the necessary funds by public subscrip- tion, Firemen's Balls, etc. Mr. Miller introduced Mr- Don Milligan Of the Central Point Fire Department who explained in mo~e detail the Rescue Unit. He indicated that the unit from Central Point was outside if the Council and interested citizens wanted to look at it. The Council reces- sed at 8:00 to look at the unit. The meeting was called to order again at 8:10. After some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the Council give general approval to fund raising drives by the Fire Department to secure funds for the purchase of a Salvage and Rescue Unit. On roll call, carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Departmental reports for the month of April, 1966 it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Bake~ that the reports be accepted and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance & Realty Committee: 1. Proposed purchase of Kapteyn Property - Resolution of offer. City Attorney Skerry indicated that the Resolution would be presented at the next regular meeting. No action was taken. 2. Leasing of Industrial Park Property It was the recommendation of the Realty Committee that the property be leased to W. A. Dunham under the same conditions as previously set forth. The lease will commence the 15th of June for two years at $50 a year. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and the Resolution authorizing lease- agreement be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker,seconded by Lewis that said Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Chamber of Commerce requesting free parking during Ashland Dollar Days City Administrator Ayre read the letter. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the request be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. ~ 3il Minutes -2i May 17, 1966 2. Letter from Mrs. Esther Morrison requesting restricted parking on Coolidge Street - City Attorney Skerry stated that the City Council has no authority on this matter. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that said request be denied. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3o Petition for pavement dips to slow traffic on North Laurel Street. There wer several residents of this street present at the Council meeting. It was their feeling that dips in the pavement would make the street safer, as there is quite heavy traffic on it. There was some discussion as to the safeness of these dips, and Police Chief Hays indicated that they were not as effective as might be expected. The question was brought up as to whether it was a street problem, or an enforcement problem. Councilman Cottle stated that if the same people persist in speeding, a complaint should be filed against those people. He believed if a few complaints were filed and followed through, the problem of people disobeying the speed signs would soon be solved. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Baker that 25 MPH speed signs be posted along North Laurel Street as soon as possible. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. From Planning Commission: (1) Minutes of last regular meeting it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the minutes be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Award of bid - three Police cars. City Administrator Ayre indicated that bids were sent out to four different dealers, only two were received - Selby Chevrolet and Walt's Lithia Motors. Lithia Motors bid $5,197.00 with no lease-rental offer. Selby Chevrolet bid $5,788.00 outright, and $95 per unit for 18 mos. totaling $5,130.00 lease-rental method. After some discussion, Ayre stated that it was the recommendation of the staff that the bid be awarded to Walt's Lithia Motors. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the low bid from Lithia Motors be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Adopt specifications and call for bids on Cast Iron Pipe - Public Works Department - Director of Public Works Alsing indicated that they would be bidding on 8,028 ft. of varied sizes of pipe to bring the normal stock up. The estimated cost is $16,300~ It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that specifications be adopted and bids called for at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 7, 1966. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3o Request Of Ashland JayCees for gift of portable X-Ray Machine - As there was no one present representing the JayCees, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the matter be tabled and that City Administrator Ayre be instructed to get a valuation on this piece of equipment from Hospital Administrator Huntley. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Application for zone change, R-3 1.2 to C-1. Siskiyou Boulevard and Morse Avenue - set Public Hearing. City Administrator Ayre read a report from the Planning Commission Chairman, Ed Singmaster. He stated in the report that the Planning Commission denied the zone change request. After some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 21. On roll call, carried unanimously. C~Cil Minutes -3- May 17, 1966 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTM: 1. Ammendment to Plumbing Code final reading. City Building Inspector Earle Chamberlain stated that the ammendment would help pin some things down, making them easier to enforce. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the second reading be passed and Ordinance No. 1461 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Ordinance requiring subdividers to install improvements. City Administrator Ayre handed out sample subdivision agreement forms and bonds to the Council members. He indicated that these were for infor- mation and study only. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the matter, but no decision was made. City Administrator Ayre indicated he would be in Eugene in a few days and would go to the League of Oregon Cities Office and check on some ideas from other cities. Meanwhile, he would get a proposal together as to what to do with the 21 subdivi- sions now pending. 3. City Administrator Ayre read a letter from E. E. McLoughlin, City Treasurer, regarding the drawing on utility funds for immediate payment of interest to the First National Bank, After some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the money be borrowed from the utility fund to make this payment, that it be paid back as soon as possible, and that this situation should be corrected in the future. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. At this time, Harry A. Skerry, City Attorney indicated that additional water rights from TID will be needed in future years, and he has been able to retain priority on the former water rights. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the proposed contract between the City and TID be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee for study. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. City Recorder SRE