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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-0706 REG MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL REGULA~ MEETING July 6, 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 Neill. Present - Councilmen Peters, Baker, Ward and Whitham. Absent - Councilmen Kerr and Lewis. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that the minutes of the June 15 regular meeting be approved and placed on filel. Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Request from Medford for contribution to United Airlines With- drawa[ Case. City Administrator Ayre read the letter to the Council - during a week's survey of passengers boarding at the Municipal Airport in February this year Ashland had a 12.4 percent. The total anticipated cost is $13~221.00 and they solicit a contribution from Ashland to help defray expenses~l City Ad in"str ~or Ayre suggested to the Council that $1500 contributed to the airlincD. Carried with Peters dissenting. 2. Planning Commission: (a) Minutes of the July 14 Planning Commission meeting - Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters that the minutes be approved and placed on file. Carried. (b) Set Public Hearing - AnnexatIon of Clay Street near Ashland Street. City Administrator Ayre stated that this would also involve a zone change and suggested the hearing date be set for August 3~ 1965 at 8:00 P.M. City Attorney Skerry read the Ordinance describing the property. Moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that the rules be suspended and Ordinance No. 1403 be passed to second reading by title only. Carried. Following second reading; moved by Peters~ seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted. Carried. (Petition for annexation with- drawn on July 9). (c) Set Public Hearing - Zone Change R-1 B-10 to R-1 B-8, Mary Jane and Mohawk Streets. City Attorney Ayre suggested the hea~lng be set for July 20, 1965 at 8:00 P.M. Moved by Baker, seconded by Ward that the public hearing be set on said date. Carried unanimously. (d) Set Public Hearing - Zone Change R-1 to M, Mountain Avenue Area near Southern Pacific Railroad. City Administrator Ayre suggested the hearing be set for July 20; 1965 at 8:15 P.M. Moved by Wardt seconded by Whitham that said hearing be set for July 20. Carried. Set Public Hearing - Zone Change C-2 and R-3 1.2 to C-i, Helman Street and North Main area. The intent of this change would be to allow the Chevron (Wolff's) to remain with a conditional use Minutes - ~ - July 6, 1965 permit. City Administrator Ayre suggested the hearing be set for July 20, 1965 at 8:30 .M. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward to set the hearing on this date. Carried unanimously. (f) Referral of request from Stanley Jobe to construct a non-conforming retaining wall. The property on which Mr. Jobe wishes to build this wall belongs to the City. As of now Mr. Jobe is restricted in his parking area and it is understood that his use can be revoked at any time. Director of Public Works Alsing stated that there are several instances where this type of use has been granted in Ashland. Moved by Whitham , seconded by Ward that Mr. Jobe be granted permission to construct the wall, complying with the variance procedure and proper agreement that the wall be used at sufferance. Carried unanimously. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1o Result of bid opening 3/14 ton pick-up truck (Fire Department). Bids were received at 2:00 P.M., July 6, from Jim Busch Ford - $2,020.00, Selby Chevrolet - $2211.82, and "99" Motors $2117.25, Moved by Ward, seconded by Peters that the bid be awarded to Jim Busch Ford. Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. - Annexation of Greentree Subdivision. Mr. William Briggs, attorney for Baratti. pointed out to the Council that building and selling homes is one of the largest industries in Ashland. 70 percent of 84 homes were sold to out of town residents, and new residents bring in new money, labor for carpenters, business for stores and lumber yards. The Green- tree area does not present any problem in the way of sewers; an 8" water main will be up to the corner of the area in approximately two weeks. There is no problem for the City in the way of pumping water to the area. He stated that Baratti homes have added thousands of dollars to the commun- ity. $800,000 in homes (40 homes will be constructed in this Greentree area)~ The quality of Bafatti homes has been excellent. Mr. Briggs recommended that this annexation request be granted. Mr. Jake Lahr stated that he agreed with Mr. Briggs in that Mr. Baratti is one of the best known home builders in this area. He stated that Ashland builders should be able to take care of Ashland's building needs before an outside builder comes in and gets the business. City Administrator Ayre read two letters protesting the Greentree subdivision. Mr, Marvin E. Jeska believed that the City crew is behind so far already because the City has taken in too many subdivisions~ He believed some of the empty lots within the City should be built up before any more subdivisions are granted. A letter of opposition from Mr. Edd E. Roun tree was also submitted and read by Ayre. Rountree stated that at present time mo~e than half of the land area within the city limits of Ashland is vacant, but builders continue to seek the cheaper land outside the limits further causing the City to fall behind in its Public Works program. He also stated that the Police Force would be inadequate to properly give the protection needed in the proposed subdivision, He stated that our streets are already in sub- standard condition; that the City should, according to the Master Plan, grow in a cross-town manner rather than from Talent to the Siskiyous. Mr, M, E. Barron stated that if the City government doesn't give the local contxactors all the help they can, a large contractor will come in and put the local people out of business. (con't.) ~ ciA Minu~es .~ - July 6, 1965 ?i:15 P.M. - Zone Change - Ave.~y Street R-1 to R-3 1o2. City Attorney Skerry read Ordinance Noo 1402 amending Ordinance 1361. With no further discussion Ward moved that the zone change be approved and the Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. Seconded by Whitham. Carried. Following second reading, moved by Peters, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance No. 1402 be adopted. Carried unanimously. GREENTREE SUBDIVISION (con't.) Councilman Peters moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance passed to second reading by title only. Mr. E. Rountree stated that it's five miles from the Quiet Village Subdivision to this proposed Green- tree Subdivision and asked ii Chief Hays would comment on the problems this would propose for the Police Department° Chief Hays said that there will be two extra men on the force, but it still would be difficult to properly patrol this area, but added that there are areas already annexed now that are not getting the proper police protection. Councilman Ward seconded the previous motion made by Peters. Carried on roll call with Baker and Whitham dissenting° Mayor Neill voted in favor. Following the second reading it was moved by Peters, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was defeated with Baker and Whitham dissenting. It being a tie vote, Mayor Neill voted against the passage at this time and suggested that the matter be brought up again in six months. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 2~ Results of bid opening - Fire Department Pumper Truck (Fire Station #2). Chief Davis said the delivery date of the truck would be 245 days - well after the new Fire Station #2 is completed. This will be a three-man cab. The low bidder, Western States ($23,419). Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that Western States be awarded the bid° Carried unanimously. 3. Result of bid opening on Mountain Avenue Bridge. City Administrator Ayre stated that the Tom Lillebo Construction Company was the apparent low bidder with $34,927.72~ Ayre stated that Wilbut Warren, consulting engineer, said this price was the current market price. After some dis- cussion the Council decided to throw out all bids and bid again in three or four months. Moved by Bake~, seconded by Ward to throw out all bids and advertise again in three or four months. Carried. 4~ Adopt specifications and call for bids for 3/4 ton four-door pick-up for water and sewer division of the Public Works Department. Estimated price - $2600. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that City Administrator Ayre be authorized to call for bids on July 20 at 2:00 P.M. Carried. 5. Adopt specifications and call for bids on three carloads of Cast Iron Pipe. Director of Public Works Alsing stated that the estimated cost was $17,000. Moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that City Administrator Ayre be authorized to adopt specifications and call for bids for Cast Iron Pipe on July 20 at 2:00 P.M. 6. ~.~creased Blue Cross and other medical coverage costs. City Adminis- trator Ayre stated that Mr. Dick Thorpe is running an analysis as to benefits and coverage for a lesser cost or no increase in cost. City Re- corder Bartelt stated that our present coverage will soon ekpire and has to be in Eugene by July 20, 1965. He also stated that with our present ,~u~Ci i Minutes -- 4 - JUly 6, 1965 overage, for only $.84 per person per month our rates will go from $18 to $20 coverage. Moved by Ward, seconded by Baker that hospital rates be raised from $18 to $20, Carried~ Mr.. Leslie E. Marcus, at this time, presented to the Council a Proposal for financing the Lithia Sap and Mineral Ba~h project° After reading the proposal to the Councils Mr. Marcus stated that there was not much de- parturer from the original proposal which he presented. He said that Wonderwell Bottling Corporation would present a complete perspectus on raising the nesessary capital in approximately ten days. Mr. Marcus stated that there is some leakage of fresh water into the Lithia Springs according to the geologists, CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1. Personnel Manual - Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that the rules be suspended and that the Ordinance No. 1404 be passed to second reading by title only. Carried~ Following second reading, moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that said Ordinance be adopted. Carried. 2. Increased Water Rates: City Administrator Ayre suggested that this item be deferred and the Utilities Committee, Baker, Lewis, and Whitham make this the subject of a meeting and report back to the Council. Council- man Whitham moved to make th~s the subject of a luncheon-study session Friday noon~ Seconded by BakeE. Carried~ City Administrator Ayre stated that the Hospital Administrator asked for the Council to adopt specifications and call for bids for a new station wagon for the hospital! Moved by Whitham, seconded by Ward that City Ad- ministrator Ayre be so authorized to adopt specifications and call for bids on Tuesday, July 20 at 2:00 P.M. Carried unanimously. City Administrator Ayre stated that Mr. Donald Heinz has accepted the position of Director oE Finance and suggested that the Mayor and Council make the appointment~ The Council decided to discuss this further at the Study Session on FLlday~ However, it was moved by Ward, seconded by Baker to pay for Mr. Heinz's transportation costs over the weekend. Carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: City Recorder Bartelt stated Payroll in the amount of $48,155.91 and bills in the amount of $204,641.89. Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that bills be ordered paid. Carried~ There being no further business, the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn subject to call of the Mayor, Recorder SRE