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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-0601 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL ,REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1~ 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 prQ-tem Duane Baker. Present - Councilmen Peters, Kerr, Baker, Whitham~and Ward. Absent - Mayor Neill and Councilman Lewis. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Oregon State Sanitary Authority requesting cooperation in prohibiting open burning of refuse, City Administrator Ayre suggested that the press inform the public that this law is now in effect in the City of Ashland. At this time Councilman Lewis arrived 2. Letter from William Briggs, Attorney for V, J- Baratti, regarding a se~rapublic hearing relative to the Greentree Subdivision. Mr. Briggs stated that Mr. Baratti wants this annexation so that he can be in line for the City services when available. Mr. Briggs also stated that Mr. Baratti has built eighty-four homes amounting to over a million and a half dollars meaning a proportionate increase in the assessed value of the City and more tax income, Councilman Whitham asked Mr. Baratti what purpose a hearing would serve at the present time - Mr. Baratti said he could get the preliminary work done on the project and when the services were available they could go ahead. Councilman Lewis felt that a second hearing would serve no purpose. Councilman Baker stated that he felt the City should not annex this subdivision until it was determined which way the boundary lines of the City were going to grow. Mr. Dexter Woodworth, contractor, S~6ke oni behalf of the contractors in favor of this annexation, Councilman Ward stated that he felt this was a reasonable request and was in favor of another public hearing. City Administrator Ayre read some figures of the cost estimate for the p~ro~used Greentree Subdivision~ Superintendent of Public Works Allen Alsing stated that it would be nine to twelve months until the paving work could be finished should this subdivision be annexed, City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance No. 1398, setting the hearing for the 6th day of July, 1965. Moved by Peters, seconded by Ward ~hat the rules be suspended and said Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. Carried with Baker and Lewis dissenting. Following second reading, it was moved by Peters, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted Carried with Baker and Lewis dissenting. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Street Paving Procedure, Policy and Costs. City Administrator Ayre presented street recommendations to the Council. He then suggested that the Council have a short publlc study session to discuss these recommendations. 2. Proposed Organization Ordinance - Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and passed to second reading by title only. Carried. Following second reading moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that said Ordinance No. 1399 be adopted. Carried unanimously. Council Minutes -2- Junel, 1965 3. Mountain Avenue Bridge - Second call for bids. City Administrator Ayre suggested that the Council authorize staff to revise the specifi- cations and call for bids, giving a 30 day bid notice. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the specifications be revised and call for bids giving a 30 day bid notice. Carried unanimously. 4. Result of bid opening - ½ ton pickup. City Administrator Ayre suggested that the Council award the bid to Jim Busch Ford Sales with the low bid of $1824.95. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker to award the bid to Jim Busch Ford Sales. Carried unanimously. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: 1o Ordinance ammending Curfew Laws. Chief Hays pointed out to the Council that if this Ordinance were passed there would be a problem of minors thinking the curfew was for every night in the week rather than just weekends. He also pointed out that the police generally don't start enforcing the curfew until around midnight as it s~nds now, but can, if the occasion arises, use this curfew as a lever. Council- man Lewis recommended that this Ordinance be deferred and discussed further at the Study Session. 2. Resolution requesting Urban Planning Assistance for Ashland Master Plan. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that the Cit~ter into contract with the state. Carried with Peters dissenting. 3. Contract with State regarding conversion of Briscoe School area. Electrical Superintendent Boshears stated that this new light system can be operated manually as well as by traffic. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the contract with state be signed. Carried unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS City Recorder Bartelt stated that the bills amounted to $53~360.04; payroll $47,227.44. Moved by Peters, seconded by Whitham that bills and claims be ordered paid. Carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre suggested that the Council set a date and time for a Study Session to discuss 1. Director of Finance 2. plans for #2 Fire Station 3. curb gutter and paving 4. Curfew Ordinance, etc. The Council decided on Thursday evening, 6:30 p.m. at Bard's Inn. City Attorney Skerry explained to the Council that U.S. Steel Corp., Western Consolidated Division are being sued by the State of Oregon for overcharging on steel pipe. City Attorney Skerry read the Resolution and it was moved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr that the rules be suspended and said Resolution be passed to second reading by title only. Carried. Following second reading it was moved by Lewis, seconded by..Ward that said Resolution be adopted. Carried. Skerry stated that it would be around two years before completion of the suit. There being no further business the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor pro-tem. City Recorder