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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-0607 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 7, 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 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Richard Neill. Present were Councilmen Baker, Cottle, Lewis, Ward and Whitham. At this time, Mayor Neill suspended the regular order of business to the appointment of a Councilman to fill the unexpired term left by Arthur M. Peters. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that Mr. Fred C. Roberts be elected to fill the unexpired term. On roll call, carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works and Protection Committee - Recommendation on proposed TID Contract for additional water. Councilman Cottle stated that this item was not ready for action, and asked that it be continued at the next regu- lar council meeting. City Attorney Skerry suggested that the entire Council hold a Study Session regarding this contract at the earliest possible date. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that a Study Session be scheduled for Monday noon, June 13. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Southern Oregon College requesting that Roca Street be vacated. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance setting a public hearing for 8:30, June 21. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that the rules be suspended and said Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance No. 1462 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Offer for sale of land adjoining Winburn Way - William Briggs. City Administrator Ayre read the letter received from Mr. Briggs offering the sale of a strip of land on Winburn Way 6 6/10'wide and 14~ in depth. This strip of land is located between the American Legion Building and the Dairy Dan Building. After some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that this matter be referred to the Realty Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. From Mrs. Harold Aikins and Mrs. Shelby Wilcox requesting parking space in front of their residences on Gresham Street. After some dis- cussion, it was the decision of the Council to deny this request, due to the fact that there was parking available directly across the street. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that the City Administrator be instructed to draft letters to Mrs. Aikins and Mrs. Wilcox indicating Council Minutes -2- June 7, 1966 that for the over-all public welfare, the present parking limitation be maintained. On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Letter from Mrs. Johanna Hein requesting a community center for old post office building. After some discussion, City Administrator suggested that a letter be drafted to Mrs. Hein indicating the present status of the downtown plan with regard to this property. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that City Administrator draft a letter to this affect. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Lawrence L. Lewis requesting permission from the City Council to hold a teenage dance at the Bellview Grange Hall. The purpose for the request was for waive of the business license fee. After some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that approval be given for the dance. On roll call, carried unanimously. Ayre also read a letter from Mr. Thomas Hansen requesting a no-parking zone be enforced on the east side of Garfield Street and adjacent to Siskiyou Boulevard. He indicated that this area now allows space for two cars to park and the cars usually extend into the entrance of Hansen's Douglas Service Station. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Whitham that this mat- ter be referred to the Traffic Committee. On roll call, carried unanimously. A letter was received from Mr. Richard Thorpe representing the Jackson County Association of Insurance Agents regarding a project sponsored by said association aimed at reducing the number of auto thefts in this county. Enclosed was a sample of the sticker used in the project. The letter re- quested permission to attach these stickers to each parking meter post as a reminder to the driver to lock his auto. Following some discussion, it was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that approval be granted to place these stickers on the parking meters in Ashland. On roll call, carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Appointment of new Fire Chief. City Administrator Ayre read the letter of resignation received from Fire Chief Charlie Davis on May 26, 1966. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the letter of resignation be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Mayor Neill submitted Pete Swink's name for appointment to the position. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Ward that Pete Swink be appointed to the position of Fire Chief. On roll call, carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. - 1966-67 Annual Budget - It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that the City Attorney be instructed to present an Ordinance for consideration at next regular council meeting with regard to the adoption of the 1966-67 Budget as advertised. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that the Budget Committee restudy the differential between the Fire and Police Chiefs' salaries during the coming year. On roll call, carried with Cottle dissenting. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: (con't.) 2. Appointment of Fixed Base Operator for Ashland Airport. City Adminis- trator Ayre indicated that the staff recommended the appointment of Mr. Council Mintues -3- June 7, 1966 Bill Murray, who is now working in Kamiah, Idaho, as a fixed base operator. Following some discussion, it was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that the Council express its interest in the offer made by Mr. Murray and be- gin negotiations with him immediately. On roll call, carried unahimously. At th~s time, City Administrator Ayre gave a brief status report on the Airport Project. He indicated that the final application forms had been signed and construction should begin soon. Following some discussion, it was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that City Administrator Ayre be instructed to draft a letter to the Jackson County Court requesting the County to transfer to the City of Ashland those remaining funds ($5,500) budgeted to be expended in the present fiscal year on behalf of capital improvement connected with the reconstruction program for the Ashland Airport~ On ~oll call, carried unanimously. 3o Award of bid on cast iron pipe and connection pieces - City Administrator Ayre indicated that there was only one bid received. It was the recommenda- tion of the staff to re-submit the bids. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that bids be re-submitted, and called for on June 21~ On roll call, carried unanimously. 4~ Release of easement for Lithia pipeline. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that this item be deferred until next regular meeting, until this location can be identified. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5, Award of bid on one-500 KVA transformer, Ayre indicated that RT&E Company was low bidder with $3,974. Award of bid on one-750 KVA transfor- mer, Ayre stated that RT&E was again low bidder with $5,223. It was the rec~mmendatlon of the staff that both bids be awarded to RT&E Company, It was move~ by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the staff recommendation be accepted, On roll call, carried unanimously. 6~ City Adm~nistrator's Report - Public Improvements in Subdivision. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this matter be continued until the next regular council meeting and during the interim period, a Study Session be scheduled at such time that representatives from the Realty Board can meet with the Council~ On roll call, carried unanimously. A Study Session was set for 12 o'clock, June 15. 7. Request o~ Ashland JayCees for gift of portable X-Ray Machine. Don Heinz, Dlrector of Finance reported that he had made a study of the matter and indicated that the City had no legal right to give this piece of equipment away. A market would have to be established by advertising. Lt was moved by Whitham, seconded by Cottle that this X-Ray Machine be advertised ~or bid and called for on Tuesday, June 21. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES~ RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1, Resolution and Agreement for purchase of Pacific Power & Light facilities. Dmrector o£ Electric Utilities Boshears stated that this purchase of facili- ties would take in five annexations. They are: Cordier Property, Kensing- ton Subdivision ~Hillview Drive), Ashland Industrial Park (McGrew Mill AreaS, Wycotf Property (North Clay St.) and Franeva Parcel (West of Prim St.), City Attorney Skerry read the Resolution authorizing the signing Council Minutes June 7, 1966 of the Agreement for purchase of these facilities. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Cottle that the rules be suspended and the Resolution passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following the second reading, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Ordinance renewing Business License Tax - City Attorney Skerry stated that the License expires on June 30 and it was his recommendation that it be extended for an additional year. Skerry read the Ordinance. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward 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 Whitham, sec- onded by Lewis that Ordinance No. 1463 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Resolution and Title Documents - purchase of Kapteyn Property. Ayre indicated that the Resolution and Title Documents were not completed and asked that this be continued at the next regular meeting. 4, Resolution authorizing codification of Ordinances. City Administrator Ayre read the Resolution. It was moved by Cottle seconded by Baker that the Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Mr. Claude J. Miller of 12299 Highway 99, South stated that some of his neighbors were having no pick-up on their garbage, causing nuisance and smell. He felt this pick-up should be mandatory. After some discussion, Mayor Neill instructed City Attorney Skerry to check into our Health and Sanitation Ordinance regarding this matter. At this time, City Administrator Ayre indicated that he had received a letter from Mrs. Mae Allen requesting a 10-minute parking zone. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that this be referred to the Traffic Committee for further study and reported at the next regular meeting. 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