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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-0309 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 1965 A regular 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 by Mayor Richard L. Neill. Present - Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Ward, and Whitham. Absent - Councilmen Peters and Lewis. City Attorney Skerry announced that the Public Hearing for the Mary Jane Annexation could not be held at 8:15 this evening due to the fact that the council did not adopt a resolution. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Baker, seconded by Kerr that the minutes of the regular meet- ing of February 16, 1965 be approved. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS 1. City Administrator Ayre stated that there have been several re- quests for a stop-sign installation at the intersection of Ashland and Taylor Street. Moved by Ward and seconded by Whitham that the said stop-sign be installed. At this time Lewis arrived and took his position in the council. 2. City Administrator Ayre stated that Mr. William Hobson has re- quested a change in his contract with the city for curb, gutter, and paving work. The city now furnishes the concrete and Mr. Hobson wishes to supply the concrete. Ayre stated that Ashland's charge for curb, gutter and paving is considerably lower than other nearby communities. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that the matter be referred to the Public Works & Protection Committee. Carried. 3. Request from Mr. Ken HoPper for time parking zone at 1050 Siski- you BOulevard. City Administrator Ayre stated that Mr. Hooper has some off street parking at his place of business. Mr. Ed Rosehill stated that this off street parking does not belong to Hooper there- fore cannotbe considered off street parking for Hooper Real Estate. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that the matter be referred to the appropriate committee. Carried. 4. Letter from William Briggs requesting additional payments for airport property purchased by the city from Minnie Owen Parker. City Administrator Ayre stated that this money is budgeted and availabie. Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the request be granted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 5. Request from Irvin Wright to transfer water service from 2695 Siskiyou Boulevard to 95 Mistletoe Road outside of city limits. Following discussion by the council, moved by Ward, seconded by Kerr that the request be granted. Carried with Lewis and Whitham dissent- ing. Council Minutes -2- March 9, 1965 6. Petition for curb, gutter and paving of Terra Street at Nezla. City Administrator Ayre stated that the petition represented 100% of the property owners. Therefore, no public hearing is necessary. Moved by Whitham seconded by Lewis that said curb, gutter and paving be ordered in. Carried. 7. Petition for curb, gutter and paving on South Mountain Avenue from Prospect to Emma. City Administrator Ayre stated that the petition represented 50% of property owners involved. Moved by Baker seconded by Lewis that a public hearing be set for March 23 at 8:00 P.M. Carried. 8. Director of Public Works Alsing stated that the County Planning Commission has asked the Council to comment on proposed subdivision near Lithia Springs area. Alsing stated that the subdivision is on a higher level than Lithia Springs and he is concerned about adequate sewage facilities. Moved by Whitham seconded by Ward to defer action on this matter until approval is granted on the sub- division by the County Planning Commission. 9. Request from Petitioners that a street light be installed at Chestnut and Greenbriar Place. Moved by Lewis seconded by Kerr that the staff be authorized to investigate the situation and install the light if necessary. Carried. 10. Recorder Bartelt presented a letter from Harvey Brown of the Masonic Temple inviting the Mayor and Council to a meeting proclaiming School Education Week in honor of principals and teachers, 8:00, March 11. Moved ~ by Whitham seconded by Ward. Carried. A~ ~e~f ~"=~ COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Public Works and Protection Committee regarding downtown light control. City Administrator Ayre stated that the committee made the following recommendations. (a) Light on North Main at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Briscoe School be flashing yellow from and full faze red, yellow and green from (b) that 30 mph signs be installed at each light and the lights be set for this speed. (c) No left turn be specified at Beech Street and Boulevard (d) Four-way light be installed at the intersection of Siskiyou and Whitman. (e) Request State Highway Department to repaint curbs, etc. from Coolidge St. north to Railroad Underpass. Moved by Lewis seconded by Kerr to accept said recommendations and put into effect. Council Minutes -3- March 9, 1965 2. Utilities Committee regarding Talent Rural Fire Protection District requesting use of city fire hydrants. City Administrator Ayre stated that the staff recommends this request be granted but that a charge be made. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that this matter be dis- cussed with the Talent Rural Fire District. Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 8:00 p.m. - Kneebone property rezoning from RFB 200 to RIB 10. Mr. Sam Davis stated that there are no immediate plans for this area but that a long-range development is now in the planning stages. The council discussed the difficulty in providing water to this area. The council unanimously agreed to defer action on this matter until later in the meeting so Mr. Davis could secure information regarding time limits effecting Mr. Davis' purchase of thil property. 2. Tol~man Creek Road Area rezoning. Mr. Alsing stated that the Planning Commission recommends this request be denied as no plans have been presented. Moved by Baker seconded by Whitham that the action of the Planning Commission be confirmed. Carried. 3. Mary Jane Avenue Annexation. City Attorney Skerry presented an ordinance to set the date for public hearing on this annexation. Moved by Lewis seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second reading by title only. Following second reading, moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis that said ordinance #1381 be adopted. Carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS 1. Results of bid opening for gate valves: City Administrator Ayre stated that the low bidder was Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. - $766.80. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that low bid be accepted. Carried. 2. Results of bid opening for steel pipe. City Administrator Ayre stated the low bidder was Waterworks Supply Co. - $5,248. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that low bid be accepted. Carried. 3. Presentation of Finance Consultants and Police Consultants re- ports. Councilman Whitham suggested that a letter of appreciation be written to these consultants. Council unanimously agreed to defer action on these reports. 4. City Administrator Ayre requested the council to adopt specifi- Cations and call for bids for Cast Iron Pipe. Moved by War~ seconded by Whitham that the City Administrator be so authorized. Carried. 5. City Administrator Ayre requested the council to adopt specifi- cations and call for bids for 36 Mercury Luminairs for temporary lighting of Highway 66. Moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the City Administrator be so authorized. Carried. bouncil Minutes =4- March 9, 1965 6. t"ty Administrator Ayre requested council to adopt specifications and call for bids for utility poles, Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the City Administrator be so authorized~ Carried~ 7. City Administrator Ayre stated that the Highway Department last week held 27 hours of meetings regarding the Highway 66 widening pro- ject. There were several comments from the audience regarding the installation of islands in the widening project following discussion regarding islands. Councilman Lewis suggested the City Administrator inquire of the Highway Department what the present status of this project is. Mr. Ajnsworth of Davis and Ainsworth stated that he had checked the time limits regarding the Kneebone pzoperty and there is time to defer action until the next meeting. The council unanimously agreed to continue the public hearing until 8:15 March 23. Atorney Skerry stated that he may be in conflict regarding this matter and asked Mayor Neill to appoint a City Attorney pro-tem~ ~yor Neill appointed Richaxd Cottle to neqot~ate with Davis and Ainswo~th regarding this matter. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS 1. City Administrator Ayre presented salary recommendations for 65- 66 fiscal year. Moved by Lewis seconded by Ward that the council meet at 7:30, Tuesday, March 16 for a study session regarding this matter. BILLS AND CLAIMS Recorder Bartelt presented bills in the amount of $65,678.28, pay- roll in the amount of $45,170.48. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that said bills and payrolls be pa~d. On roll call carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1~ A resolution requesting the County Court, Jackson County, Oregon, to appropriate funds in the 1965-66 fiscal year for the purpose of constructing and maintaining street lights on County land from the north and south Ashland City limits to the north and south Ashland interchanges on Interstate 5 freeway. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that under suspension of the rules said resolution be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call carried unanimously. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that said resolution be adopted. On roll call carried unanimously. 2. Resolution authorIzing Robert H. Ayre to execute On behalf of City of Ashland in application to the state of Oregon for obtaining federal assistance for storm damage. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and resolution be passed to second Ward, seconded by Whitham that said resolution be adopted. M~re call carried unanimously. There being no further business the council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.