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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-1018 REG MINASHLAND C~TY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 18, 1966 The regular meeting of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chan~Ders of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Richard L. Neill. Councilmen present were: Baker, Cottle, Lewis, Roberrs and Whitham. Councilman Ward was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that the minutes of the October 4 regular meeting be approved. On roll call, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Works & Protection Committee - Proposed "Junk Ordinance". Chairman Cottle stated that the committee had met on October 17. Cottle indicated that City Attorney Skerry had reviewed the draft of the Ordinance with the committee and it was now their recommendation that the Ordinance be adopted subject to Council approval. At this time City Recorder Bartelt indicated that several applications for liquor license renewals had been received. It was moved by Roberts, seconded by Whitham that the application for liquor license for Omars' be renewed. On roll call, carried with Lewis dissenting. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Roberts that the application for liquor license for the Elks' Club be re- newed. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Roberts that the application for liquor license for the Log Cabin be renewed. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, Councilman Ward arrived and took his place at the Council Table. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Ashland Garden Club requesting reduction of water rates. City Adminis- trator Ayre read the Resolution received from the Garden Club protesting the water rates. There were some comments made by the members of the Club indicating that the rates were too high for some of the older people of Ashland to pay. Mrs. Dale Hoover, President of the club, said the increase has had serious effects on many residents, including members of the club. She indicated that some of the members have had to forego raising flowers because they couldn't afford the water. Following some further discussion, Councilman Lewis explained that the City of Ashland has set its rates accord- ing to other cities of approximately the same size and that this is the first year that the Public Works Department has been self-sustaining. Director Of Finance Heinz stated that the increased water rates had brought in an additional $33,719 over the past year, enough to make the Water Department pay its Own expenses. After some further discussion, Mayor Neill referred this item to the Utilities Committee for further study. 2. Letter from the ASSOC requesting traffic control at corner of Palm and Siskiyou Boulevard. Mr. Robert Bennett indicated that this matter is presently being studied by a committee at the college. Also Chief Police Hays indicated that an officer is being posted at this intersection during peak traffic hours. Council Minutes -2- October 18, 1966 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Amendments to Zoning Ordinance (con't. from last meeting) City Administrator Ayre indicated that this matter had been referred to committee by the Planning Commission at their last meeting. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that this matter be deferred until a committee report can be made by the Planning Commission. At this time, City Recorder Bartelt read a letter received from the Public Recreation Commission suggesting methods of reorganizing and developing the Park and Recreation plans for the City of Ashland. Robert Bennett, Chairman of the Summer Recreation Committee, stated that the Park Con~nission had been made aware of these recommendations. Following some discussion, it was de- cided that a special study session should be scheduled to further study these recommendations. A meeting of the Council, Mayor's Recreation & Park Study Committee and the Master Plan Committee was scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 at the Council Chambers. Mayor Neill appointed Robert Bennett Chairman of the Special Mayor's Recreation & Park Study Committee. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Petition for curb, gutter and paving of Drager Street within Drager Subdivision. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that this petition be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Petition for curb, gutter and paving of Quincy Street, Wightman to California Street. City Administrator Ayre indicated that there were 65% of the property owners in favor of the petition. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to draft an Ordin- ance setting a public hearing. On roll call, carried unanimously. 3. Naming of existing street - proposed name, Wildwood Way. Director of Public Works Alsing stated that the unofficial street name is Grow Street. Alsing indicated that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council name the street as proposed. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that this street, running from Prospect to Emma be named Wildwood Way. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Attorney Skerry suggested that the City Street Map be brought up to date, and a Resolution adopted familiarizing all the street names. 4. Adopt specifications and call for bids on snow plow attachment. Ayre indicated that this piece of equipment would be a blade which could be attached to the front of a dump truck for snow removal. This is a budgeted item, estimated cost of $1,300. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the specifications be adopted and bids called for on November 1. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Adopt specifications and call for bids on radar equipment Police Department. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the specifications be adopted and bids called for on November 1. On roll call, carried unani- mously. 6. Award of bid - compact sedans - City Administrator Ayre indicated that bids were received from Jim Busch Ford, Selby Chevrolet and Walt's Lithia Motors. The low bid was $3,921 ($1,960.50 ea.) submitted by Walt's Lithia Notors. It was the recommendation of the Staff that the low bid be Council Minutes -3- October 18, 1966 accepted. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the low bid of $3,921 from Walt's Lithia Motors for the two sedans be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Award of bid - two 1/2-ton pick-up trucks - City Administrator Ayre indi- cated that bids were received from Jim Busch Ford, Ninety-Nine Motors, Selby Chevrolet and Walt's Lithia Motors. The low bid was submitted by Ninety-Nine Motors, $3,053.20 ($1,526.60 ea.) It was the recommendation of the Staff that the low bid be accepted. It was moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that the low bid of $3,053.20 be accepted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 7. Request for authority to write off old uncollectible utility accounts. It was the recommendation of the Staff that Council authorize staff to write off these uncollectible balances amounting to $10,957.55. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that staff be authorized to write off all uncollectible utility accounts with the exception of the Workman account. On roll call, carried With Cottle dissenting. 8. Traffic control at Bellview School area. City Administrator Ayre indi- cated that the report of recommendation from the State had been received. It was his feeling that the Council should consider the various recommendations at a special meeting at a later date. Following some discussion, the Council agreed that Ayre, Stanley Jobe, Superintendent of Ashland Schools, and Allen Alsing, Director of Public Works meet and bring their recommendation back to the Council for action. 9o City Administrator's Report N0. 66-4 "Fire Insurance Rating Inspection" Ayre indicated that it was his feeling that Ashland could qualify for class 4 if it were reinspected. Mr. William T. Roble, State Deputy Fire Marshal, indicated that he was in complete agreement with the report that Ashland should be reinspected. Following some discussion, it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that this special reinspection survey be authorized. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Ordinance setting a Public Hearing for curb, gutter & paving of Helman Street from existing paving to Nevada Street. Councilman Ward indicated that it was his feeling that more thought should be given to sidewalks, especially in the new school district. It was Councilman Cottle's suggestion that the sidewalks be financed through the General Fund, as they would bene- fit everyone in that area rather than just the front property owners. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the rules be suspended and said Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 1489 setting the Public Hearing for 8:05 P.M,, November 1 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Set Public Hearing for re-zone R-1 B:8 to R-3:2.4, two lots in Maple Subdivision. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that City Attorney Skerry be instructed to draft an Ordinance setting the Public Hearing for 8:30 P.M., November 1. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes -4- October 18, 1966 "Junk Ordinance" - City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance. 'It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis 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 Whitham, seconded by Baker that Ordinance No. 1490 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. At this time, City Administrator Ayre reported that the appropriation of $140,000 from the FAA has been approved and an Agreement will be prepared and sent down as quickly as possible for the Councils approval and signature. He indicated that construction will definitely begin this fall. Ayre asked that the meeting be adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor, pending the arrival of the Agreement. At this time, City Attorney Skerry stated that Chief of Police Hays has been negotiating with Jackson County regarding a contract between the City of Ashland and Jackson County which provides that the County will care for prisoners of the City of Ashland in the County Jail at a cost of $2 per day. The City of Ashland's jail does not have adequate facilities in which to keep prisoners for any extended period of time. Following some discussion, City Attorney Skerry read the Resolution. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward 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 Cottle that said Resolution be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Curfew Ordinance - It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that this Ordinance be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee for further study. On roll call, carried unanimously. It was moved by Cottle, seconded by Lewis that the departmental reports for the month of September be approved and placed on file. On roll call, carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. SRP City Recorder