Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-0105 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 1965 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ashland was heid in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Richard L. Neill. Present - Councilmen Baker, Kerr~ Lewis and Wardo Absent - Councilmen Peters and Whitham. Recorder Bartelt gave the oath of office to the Mayor Neill, Councilmen Baker and Wardo~,I~' re-elected members, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1964 were presented. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Ward that said minutes be approved as presented and members of the Council unanimously agreed. SPECIAL ITEM: Mayor Neill stated that Mr0 Jo H. Creager of the telephone company was present and the regular order of business would be suspended to allow Mr. Creager speak. Mr. Creager addressed the Council and stated that he has had several requests from citizens in Medford and Ashland to change the telephone directory so that all cities in this area would be in one compila- tion rather than divided into several compilations as it is presently. He also stated that this would make no change in rates in the area. Mayor Neill suggested that the audience be polled for their opinion. A show of hands from the audience showed approximately 12 persons in favor of the change and 12 persons against the change. At this time Councilman Whitham arrived and took his place on the Council. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Petition bearing 33 signatures requesting that the diagonal parking on Laurel Street between Brisco School and the First Methodist Church be changed to parallel parking. City Administrator Ayre stated that Police Chief and Public Works Director had investigated this situation and recommended that the request be granted. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that the request be. granted. On r011 call carried unanimously. 2. Letter from Board of Trustees of the First Church of Christ, 44 Pioneer Avenue requesting that parking be permitted in front of the Church° City Administrator Ayre stated that the Police Chief and Public Works Director had investigated this request and recommended that the corner area remain "no parking" but parking be allowed in the northerly most 36 feet in front of the church. Moved by Baker, seconded by Whitham that the request be granted with the City Admin- istrator's recommendations. Carried unanimously. 3. Letter from Southern Oregon College requesting that the alley located between Palm Street and Elizabeth Street from Ashland to Wisconsin Street be vacated. City Administrator Ayre recommended that this request be granted with reservation of the sewer line which is now in this alleys Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the Council Minutes -2- January 5, 1965 City Attorney prepare a resolution for public hearing for vacating this alley with reservation of the sewer line. Carried unanimously. 4. Letter from American Legion Post 14 requesting financial aid for their baseball team~ Mr. John Hall addressed the Council and stated that he understood that it is possible for the City to receive money from the State and he would like to put in his request for approx- imately $1200 for the American Legion Baseball Team. Mayor Neill and City Administrator Ayre stated that they do not know of any such funds but will investigate the matter further, and if money is available the American Legion's request will be considered. 5. Petition for intervention regarding United Airlines withdrawal from Medford Airport and request for financial assistance. City Administrator Ayre reported to the Council that representatives of the City of Medford had met with citizens and officials of Ashland asking that Ashland join Medford and other cities with a petition of inter- vention to the Civil Aeronautics Board. Ayre read the proposed peti- tion to the Council and also read a letter from the Ashland Chamber of Commerce stating that they have sent a letter to the Civil Aerona- tics Board stating their opposition to West Coast Airlines petition to take over United Airlines services in Medford, Eugene and Salem. The Chamber's letter stated that Southern Oregon College, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and local business men would suffer from the withdrawal of United Airlines. The letter also urged the City of Ashland's cooperation in opposing the West Coast Airlines petition. Ayre stated that the City of Medford has estimated their expenses at approximately $8,000 and they are asking Ashland's assistance. Howeverf the Council's agreement to file the peition for a leave of intervention does not obligate them in any way to contribute financially. Mayor Neill stated that he felt the Economic Develop- ment Commission would be the logical organization to contribute financial aid to this project. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign a petition for a leave of intervention and that the financial assistance problem be brought up at a later date when all actual costs are known. On roll call, carried unanimously. 6. Department reports for the month of November were presented. Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that said reports be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously. 70 Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 14, 1964 were presented. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Kerr that said minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously. 8. Letter from the Ashland Community Hospital recommending that Architect Vincent Oredson be considered as the architect for the hospital addition. City Administrator Ayre presented a proposed contract from Mr, Oredson at a fee of 6½%. The Council unanimously agreed to have the City Attorney, City ADministrator and Councilman Donald Lewis go over the proposed contract and make a recommendation to the Council. Council Minutes -3- January 5, 1965 9. City ADministrator Ayre presented a petition with 27 signatures representing 25 places of business on the plaza requesting that the Council replace all meters on the plaza area and also install meters on the center island area which is now painted green and red. Representatives of the plaza businessmen spoke from the audience and stated that the portion on the center island now painted red is being used by city employees for private vehicles. After some discussion it was moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis that meters be replaced and installed in all plaza areas with the exception of spaces directly adjoining city hall and 2 spaces on the center island to be used for city vehicles. Also that the meters on the plaza be checked very carefully to determine the useage. On roll call carried unanimosly. 10. Recorder Barteit presented a letter from the Park Commission requesting that the money from the sale of the Hiltah Temple property be transferred to the Park Commission Fund so they may use the money as originally planned to pay for the improvements of Granite Street. Approximately $4,000 was placed in the general fund at the time of th sale and the Park Commission is now requesting approximately $2,000 to pay for storm sewer and curbing. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that necessary funds be transferred to Park Commission Fund for current assessments. On roll call carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Adopt specifications and call for bids on 300 KVA transformer for Southern Oregon College classroom, laboratory and office building. Approximate cost is $2400. Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that said specifications be adopted and call for bids. On roll call carried unanimously. 2, The Mayor's annual report for 1964 was presented. Moved by Baker seconded by Kerr that said report be accepted and placed on file. Carried unanimously. Mayor Neill presented new appointments for 1965 as follows: City Administrator City Attorney Chief of Police Fire Chief Municipal Judge Director of Public Works Cemetery Superintendent Hospital Administrator Electrical Superintendent City Health Officer Robert H. Ayre Harry A. Skerry, Jr. Herb Hays C. W. Davis Richard Ca Cottle Allen A. Alsing James Burr Phillip Huntley Gary L. Boshears Dr. Robert M. Turner Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that said appointments be confirmed as presented° Carried unanimously. 4. Mayor Neill presented new appointments for Boards and Commissions as follows: Council Minutes -4- January 5, 1965 Ashland Economic Development Commission - 3 year term: William Dawkins and Clifford Craft. Band - 1 year term: Director, Dr. Herbert Cecil and President, Dr. Robert Burdic. Citizens Budget Committee - 3 year term: C. D. Fortmillero Hospital Board - 3 year term: Walt Bosshard and Virginia Westerfield. Library Board - 4 year term: Frank Davis. Planning Commission - 4 year term: Harold Buck and Henry Peck. Summer Recreation Commission - 3 year term: Mae Schieberto Moved by Leiws, seconded by Kerr that said appointments be confirmed. Carried unanimously. 5~ Mayor Neill presented Council committees for 1965 as follows: Finance & Realty: Lewis, Ward and Whitham Utilities: (Electric, Water & Sewer) Whitham, Baker and Lewis Public Works and Protection: (Street, Tra~, Fire, Police & Building) Baker, Peters and Kerr Cemetery and Ordz~ce: Kerr, Ward and Peters Liaison to Hospital Board: Lewis 6, Request for permission to obtain furnace oil on competitive bids, and call for bids on gasoline requirements for 1965. City A~min- istrator Ayre stated that it is felt that considerable amount of money could be saved if the furnace oil is purchased on a bid basis. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis that specifications be adopted and bids be called for on furnace oil and gasoline requirements for 1965. On roll call carried unanimously. 7o City Administrator Ayre requested Council permission to purchase items necessary for filtration plant improvements without the formal sealed bids~ He stated that the engineering consultants have made recommendations and many companys have been contacted for quotes. It was the Council's opinion that the itmes should be put out for bid as per usual procedure. 8, Request for permission to purchase addressograph machine for utility billing. City Administrator Ayre stated that the purchase price would be $2,248.25. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr that authorization be granted for purchase of said machine. On roll call, carried unanimously. 9. Water service on Fordyce Street. Mr. Dexter4addressed the Council stating that he presently has water on his property which is outside the city limits but wishes to build another house on the property and is requesting water service for the new building. It was the Council's opinion that in keeping with the present policy of not extending water service outside the city limits, they would have to deny Mr. Dexter~ request~ 10~ Bear Creek Bridge. City Administrator Ayre Stated that two local engineering firms have been contacted regarding the consulting work for this bridge and requested further instructions from the Council regarding selection of one firm° Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the City ADministrator interview said firms and report to the Council with a recommendations Carried unanimously. Council Minutes -5- January 5, 1965 BILLS AND CLAIMS: Recorder Bartelt presented bills in the amount of 53,671.30 and payrolls in the amount of $52,855~15 for payment° Moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that said bills and payrolls be ordered paid. On'roll call, carried un- animously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1o Ordinance No. 1374 amending Ordinance Noo 1237 which created the Economic Development Fund and established the Ashland Economic Development Commission to increase the membership of said commission from five to seven members and providing that at least five members shall be residents of the City of Ashland~ Moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that the rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second reading by title onlyo On roll call carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that said ordinance be adopted, on roll call carried unanimously. 2. Resolution ordering the construction of bitulithic pavement, curbs, and gutters on Euclid Street from Ashland to Pennsylvania. Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that under a suspension of the rules, said resolution be passed to second reading by title onlyo On roll call carried unanimously~ Following second reading, moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that said resolution be adopted~ On roll call carried unan- imously~ 3o Resolution ordering the construction of bitulithic pavement, curbs and gutters on Francis Lane from Siskiyou Boulevard to Oregon Street. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and resolution be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call carried unanimously. Following second reading, moved by Leiws, seconded by Kerr that said resolution be adopted~ On roll call, carried unanimously. 4. Attorney Skerry stated that in the near future he would be presenting a fire zone ordinance which would tie in with the building code that the City Administrator and Building Inspection Supt. are presently working on~ 4. City Attorney Skerry presented a Warranty Deed to Mr. Milton E. Frey for the property he recently purchased from the City. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Lewis that the Mayor and Recorder be authorized to execute said warranty deed. On roll call carried unanimously. 6. Ordinance No. 1375 amending Section 3 of Ordinance 1352 which created the Ashland Community Hospital Construction Fund to provide that only donations, gifts, devises, or bequests made by persons to be used for the purpose for which the fund was established shall be de- posited to said fund. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that under a suspension of the rules, said ordinance be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Following second reading by Attorney Skerry, moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. Council Minutes -6- January 5, 1965 Before the end of the meeting, City Administrator Ayre stated that he will be going to Grants Pass January 6 to talk to officials concerning the availability of federal funds for reimbursement of monies expended due to flood damage° Before the end of the meeting the Council set next Tuesday, January 12 as a meeting to discuss the proposed plumbing and proposed electrical codes with interested persons° Before the end of the meeting Recorder Bartelt gave the oath of office to re-elected Councilman Whitham. There being no further business the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. W. E. Bartlet, Recorder jh