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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-0216 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 16, ~965 A regular meeting of the Council 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 by Mayor Richard L. Neill. Present - Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Ward, and Lewis. Absent - Councilmen Whitham and Peters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Kerr, seconded by Baker that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1965 be approved. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mayor Neill stated that he has received a letter from Mr. Gerald Wenner of the Library Board requesting that his resignation be accepted. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that Mr. Wenner's resignation be accepted with regret. Carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre was directed to contact the Library Board for their recommendation of a new member, 2~ Letter from Elks traffic committee requesting free parking for three days, May 20, 21, & 22, 1965 for the=Elks Summer Convention and also permission to block off four meters in front of the Elks Building. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis that permission be granted to the above requests provided the Elks display a sticker in their windshields to distinquish them from other cars. Carried. 3. Letter from Talent Rural Fire Protection District requesting permis- sion to use Ashland City water from fire hydrants in case of an emergency near the Ashland city limits. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that the matter be referred to the Utilities Committee. Carried. 4. Letter from WEstern Oil and Burner regarding fuel oil bidS. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the letter be placed on file. Carried unanimously. 5. Petition to pave the alley which is an extension of First Street between Hargadine and Vista. 100% of the property owners were repre- sented on the petition. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that said paving be ordered in. Carried unanimously. 6. The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 8, 1965 were presented. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Ward that said minutes be accepted and placed on file. Carried. 7. Monthly reports for the month of January were presented. Moved by ward, seconded by Lewis that said reports be approved. Carried. 8:00 P.M. HEARINGS City Administrator Ayre requested that the public hearing on the vacation 'of Nezla Street be continued until the next regular council meeting. This vacation of Nezla Street was requested by Mr. Windbiegler but it has been discovered that other property owners are involved. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the public hearing be continued. Carried. Council Minutes -2- February 16, 1965 SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS 1. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis that the council meetings in March be set for the 9th and 23rd due to the conflict with the State Highway Department meetings on the proposed Highway 66 widening project. On roll call carried. 2. Planning Commission request that public hearings be set for the following: (a) Kneebone property rezoning: moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the public hearing be set for March 9 at 8:00 P.M. Carried. =b Tc,mnn C:<ak Read ~=.v,?a rczcning: rus!.'~d by Lewis, seconded by v,q~ ~ ~h' ?~!b~]c bearinq be set for 8r10 p~w~ Macch 9. Carried, ~ ~' ' ~-b~,~ '-b~' ~,~nF~nC~ Ccmrmi~:smc, t-, ~--~commends that this ~lu;=exa=,,._on of Mary Jane Avenue a~ea: Moved by Lewis, seconded %_ kh_.v% pub]lu hcarinqI be set fcz 8~15 P.M. March 9. Carried. 3. ~,:j ~y ~ld!u~:~isnfator Ay~e ~tated that the State Highway Department will hold ._aioxrnat~onai meetlags on ~iarch 1, from l:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Ma.cc ~. [aom ~:00 A.M. to 10:00 P. M. and March 3, ~rom 9:00 A. M. to I .~UU noon an the Council Chambers. They will hold a public hearing Ma~c~ ~ at 2:00 P~M, 4. %'.,nvntown traffic light control. City Administrator Ayre stated thaw q~I-ecal requests have been received to investigate and study the tram '~ ]~ght situation especially the light located at Brisco School. Mo-- ~.! ~.m~r seconded by Kerr that the matter be referred to the Pub IYorks & Protection Committee. Carried. 5. '~0fi by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the Council adopt specifications and call for bids at 2:00 P.M. March 9, on steel pipe. On roll call carried. 6. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis that the Council adopt specifications and call for bids at 2:00 P.M., March 9, on gate valves. On roll call carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. City Administrator Ayre read a resolution requesting financial par- ticipation in the construction of the airport facility by Jackson County. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr - be passed to second reading. Carried. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Ward that resolution be adopted. Carried. 2. Ordinance No. 1380, a franchise agreement with California Pacific Utilities Company to furnish gas to City of Ashland residents. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis to be passed to second reading. Carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that said ordinance be adopted. Carried. Council Minutes -3- February 16, 1965 Before the end of the meeting City Administrator Ayre presented the following items: 1. Request from McGrew Bros. Sawmill to assign their lease with the City to C.I.T. Corporation for the purpose of securing a loan. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward to refer the matter to the Realty Committee. Carried unanimously. 2. Request from Hospital Board to execute the proposed contract for architectural services for hospital addition with Mr. Oredson. Mr. Walter Bosshart addressed the Council and stressed the urgency in this matter. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr that the contract be executed. On roll call carried unanimously. 3. Civil Aeronautics Board requests that we send a witness and letter of testimony to the hearing regarding our peltion to intervene in West Coast Airline - United Airline hearings. Ayre stated that Dr. Stevenson has been selected by the Chamber of Commerce and it is suggested that he be authorized to represent the City. Moved by Kerr seconded by Ward that Dr, Stevenson be so authorized° Carried~ There be~.ng no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subjecu to the call of the Mayor. jh W. E. Bartelt, City Recorder February 17, 1965 Councilman Lewis, Chairman of the Realty Committee suggested that the Council be polledby Recorder Bartelt regarding the assignment of McGrew Bros. lease. Lewis stated that after consultation with City Attorney Skerry it was discovered that the ownership of the property would not be involved. The Mayor and Council were polled by Recorder Bartelt and request to assign the lease to C.I.T. corporation was granted.