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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-0114 Study Session/Special Mtg PACKET CITY OF ASHLAND tm~ortant: Any citizen may orally address the Council on non-agenda items during the Public Forum. Any citizen may submit written comments to the Council on any item on the Agenda, unless it is the subject of a public hearing and the record is closed. Exc 'ngs, there is no absolu the Council on an agenda item. Time permitting, the Pre low oral testimony; law guar only public attendance, not public . h to speak. please fiI form loca . e entrance to the Council Cha you and inform you aJlotted to y '. The time granted will be e of the item under disc ~ofpeople who. be heard, and the length of CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way 6:00 p.m. Study Session 1. Look Ahead Review 2. Review of regular meeting agenda for December 15, 2007 3. How will the Council address funding requirements for the ambulance services program in light of the diminishing revenue stream associated with the provision of ambulance services? CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way 7:00 p.m. Special Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. NEW 1. Does the City Council wish to direct staff to draft a resolution supporting the formation of the Rogue Valley Heritage District? 2. Should the Council waive the second penalty and related interest on the delinquent Food and Beverage (Meals Tax) for Geppetto's Restaurant's activity for the month of April 2007? IV. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735- 2900). 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Any citizen may submit writteh\::.oITlrtlel1ts 10 the C.ounci] .on allY item .on the Agenda, unless it is the subject .of a pub]ichearing and the rec.ord is c].osed. Exceptf.orpub]ic hearings, thereis n.o abs.olute right t.o orally address the C.ouncilon an agenda item. Time permitting, the Presidip;gQfficeTmayall.ow.ora] lestim.ony;h.owever, public meetings lawguarantees.on]y public attendance, n.ot public particiR~ti()n.lryouWis?Josp~ak,please fill .out the Speaker Request f.orm l.ocated near the entrance t.o the C.ouncil Chambers. Thech~iGwillrecQgI1izey.ouandinf.ormy.ouas t.othe am.ount .of time all.ott.ed t.o y.ou, if any. The time granted will be dependent t.o s.omeext<m.t.on the nature of the item under discussion, the number of pe.ople wh.o wish t.o be heard, and the length .ofthe agenda. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL January 15, 2008 The Grove 1195 E. Main Street 6:00 p.m. Executive Session - in the Grove classroom to consult with legal council pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MAYOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS: 'The State of the City." V. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES VI. SHOULD THE COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THESE MEETINGS? [5 minutes] 1. Executive Session of December 12, 2007 2. Executive Session of December 17 2007 3. Study Session of December 17, 2007 4. Executive Session of December 18, 2007 3. Regular Council of December 18, 2007 VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS Presentation of FY 2007-2008 Budget Award VIII. CONSENT AGENDA [5 minutes] 1. Does the Council accept the Minutes of Boards, Commissions, and Committees? 2. Will the Council approve the employment contract of Richard Appicello as City Attorney? 3. Does the Council wish to approve a Liquor License Application for Stillwater? 4. Does the Council wish to approve a Liquor License Application for Ashland Sips, LLC? 5. Does the Council wish to approve a Liquor License Application for Cascade Peaks Spirits? 6. Does the Council wish to confirm an appointment by the Mayor for the vacancy on the Conservation Commission for a term ending April 30, 2009? (()UNCTL IvlEETINGS ARE BIZOAI)C'AST LIVE: ()N CHANNEL 9 VIsrllTIE (Try or: ASrlL\NTYS WFJ3 srTE: AT W\VW.ASHLAND.()R.US 7. Should Council authorize signature of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Jackson for "Intergovernmental Cooperation" to provide building inspection services? 5. Shall Council, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, accept a bid from Johnny Cat, Inc. and award a contract in the amount of $87,406 for construction of the 1-5 Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project No. 2007 -15? 8. Will the City Council, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, consent to enter into a public contract with Titan Sales Group for the purchase of a Street Sweeper at a cost of $156,811.00? IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 5 minutes per speaker, unless it is the subject of a Land Use Appeal. All hearings must conclude by 9:00 p.m., be continued to a subsequent meeting, or be extended to 9:30 p.m. by a two-thirds vote of council {AMC ~2.04.040}) 1. After hearing the appeal of the "Meadowbrook Park II at North Mountain" Subdivision for Systems Development Charges (SDC) credit allowance which of the following actions does Council wish to take: 1) Reject the appeal and affirm the staff calculation of SDC credit at $63,075, 2) Grant the appeal and award the SDC credits in a greater amount, 3) Partially grant the appeal by considering other aspects of the developer's improvements that may be eligible for additional credits? X. PUBLIC FORUM Business from the audience not included on the agenda. (Total time allowed for Public Forum is 15 minutes. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes or less, depending on the number of individuals wishing to speak.) [15 minutes maximum] XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Does Council approve the staff recommendation on the next steps and the proposed timing for the City to connect to the Talent Ashland Phoenix (TAP) Intertie pipeline? 2. Should the amendments to the Ashland Land Use Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff, which implement many of the changes described in Phase 1 of the Siegel report and proposes changes to the city's permitting and appeal procedures be approved? XII. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 1. Will Council approve a special contract to expand the existing sanitary sewer service to serve a proposed building at the Willow Wind Educational Facility at 1494 East Main Street located outside the urban growth boundary? 2. Is the Council interested in negotiating a cooperative agreement with Jackson County to provide for the voluntary transfer of residential development rights (transferable development credits) from approved Jackson County Measure 49 claims to City of Ashland designated receptor zones? XIII. ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS None. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS XV. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735- 2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title I). CITY OF ASHLAND Council Communication Meeting Date: Department: Secondary Dept.: Approval: Ambulance Services Program Review January 14,2008 Primary Staff Contact: Ashland Fire & ue E-Mail: Administratio Secondary Contact: Martha Be Estimated Time: Keith E. Woodley woodleyk@ashland.or.us Question: How will the City Council address the ambulance services program in light of the diminishing revenue stream associated with the provision of ambulance services? 45 minutes Staff Recommendation: Staff will provide background on this issue and will discuss short-term and long-term options with the Council. Background: Historically, the City of Ashland provided ambulance service in the community from 1926 to 1936. In 1936 the ambulance service was purchased by Clarence Litwiller and was operated out of the Litwiller Funeral Home when the City began experiencing funding and staffing problems in providing the service. Ashland Life Support purchased the ambulance service from Litwiller's in 1982. Throughout the ensuing years the City through its fire department provided field support for the ambulance service. In 1967 the City of Ashland purchased a Chevrolet van to improve the provision of "first-response" medical aid in support of the private ambulance company. In 1972 the City of Ashland purchased its first transport-capable ambulance to provide back-up patient transport services for the local ambulance company. In 1994 Jackson County Health & Human Services, which regulates ambulance service providers in Jackson County, determined that Ashland Life Support was not meeting the ambulance service response standards required by law for the community of Ashland. The fire department was transporting patients on an increasing basis as ambulances were frequently not immediately available. On January 2, 1996, the City of Ashland entered into a purchase agreement with Ashland Life Support for the provision of ambulance services in Ambulance Service Area No.2 in south Jackson County. The fire department began billing patients in accordance with the Jackson County approved fee schedule to offset the cost of providing ambulance services. The City of Ashland ambulance service rate schedule is compatible with fees currently charged by the other two ambulance service providers in Jackson County, and are within average when compared to the other ambulance service providers within the State of Oregon. The County Commissioners approved a rate increase request in February 2007 in conjunction with the extension of our Ambulance Service Area contract through December 31, 2010. Our ambulance rate schedule includes automatic CPI adjustments which are calculated on an annual basis. On April 1, 2002, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented, as mandated by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, a fee schedule for the Medicare reimbursement of ambulance Page I of2 0] ]408 Ambulance Services.CC.doc ~~, CITY OF ASHLAND services. The fee schedule is being implemented in 20% increments over 5 years. Once fully implemented, the rates established under the new fee schedule will be 27% below the national average cost, based upon a 1999 Project Hope study, of providing ambulance services to Medicare patients. With Medicare patients accounting for 63.23% of the ambulance revenue for the City of Ashland, we are experiencing a financial strain as a result of this below-cost reimbursement level based on the national fee schedule. The Medicare component of our overall ambulance rate payer mix is steadily increasing. In this fifth year of the phase-in of the fee schedule, many ambulance providers have already been forced to reduce service levels, put fewer ambulances on duty or even discontinue service. Ambulance services in many rural areas are some of the first to show the ill effects from the proposed fee schedule. In the State of Oklahoma alone, 24 ambulance service providers have gone out of business since the implementation of the fee schedule. A long-awaited report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Medicare reimbursement for ambulance providers has concluded that the cost of providing care to Medicare patients is more than the reimbursement paid. Specifically, the GAO found that for the years 2001 to 2004, Medicare payments were on average 6% below the national average cost of providing ambulance services. Ambulance services throughout the U.S. are currently supporting the inclusion of a two-year 5% Medicare increase for ambulance service providers in the Medicare physician fix package currently under consideration in Congress. 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""'" ,- " . ~. . 1) 773-3606 email: rbt@ourheritagepac.org . f_~",.. ~ ..~..~_:__ ,NG TO CREATE THE ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT Contact for city resolution details and scheduling: Tam Moore (541) 773-5707 or cell (541) 890-0992 Email: moore.tam@gmail.com For legal questions on district formation: Paul Nolte (541) 821-2271 Email: law@ashlandhome.net 27 November. 2007 fSRITAGE MA rrERS ,c, 'i"'H ...-9 p ~ I--1 E ~ I'T' .A.. C; E P.-o...c:: :2.-.~6rth C>akdale. l'V'Iectf"e>rd OR 9750.... <-e:;~r> 773-3606 emait: rbt:<mcH.Jrhentagepac_o,.-g 'V'V'.P~KI~C;; "Tc:=:> c:.~E.A""E: -rHE: R<:>CWLJE "V.ALL.E:V t---iE:_rr.A~E L>JS;-rRJ<=::. Process briefing paper November, 2007 This is a three-part effort to create the Rogue Valley Heritage District in Jackson County. First, the 11 city councils need to approve, allowing their citizens to be part of the district should the formation be successful; if a council opts out at the start, the city would not be part of the district should the district be formed. Electors within the city would be unable to sign the petition. The controlling law is ORS 198.720 (1): A district may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous territory located in one or more adjoining counties. If any part of the territory subject to a petition for formation or annexation is within a city, the petition shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of the city approving the petition. Second, petitioners must collect signatures from at least 15 percent of the registered voters living within the proposed district. The petitions would then go to the Board of County Commissioners who would then 1) set a county-wide vote as part of the November, 2008 general election and 2) call for nominations for election of the five directors who would govern the Heritage District. The third part is the election on formation of the district and setting a cap - or limit - on the property tax rate, and election of the five directors. The prospective petition to be filed with the county calls for a county-wide district. Should a city council opt out at the beginning, the petition would be amended before circulation, reflecting that change, and the economic statement would be amended. Directors would be elected at large. The tax rate would be capped at seven (7) cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation (which would result in a bit less than $1 million for district distribution when levied for the first time in 2009). The Jackson County Heritage Association', has worked with Our Heritage PAC to propose a distribution formula for the first year that reserves up to $100,000 for a preservation and restoration fund, and allocates $900,000 to 14 members of the Heritage Association. If actual first year revenue falls short, it would reduce the initial allocation to the preservation and restoration fund. Budget Restoration and reservation fund 100,000 JCHA members Applegate 4,214 Big Butte 18,083 Camp White 27,068 Eagle Point 35,090 Gold Hill 17,125 Lake Creek 22,350 McKee Bridge 3,321 Phoenix 12,552 RVGS 25,779 SOC-NRHS 29,782 SOHS 656,871 Talent 16,269 Upper Rogue 23,508 Woodville 7,988 Buncom 0 JCH,fl., subtotat 900,000 Total 1,000,000 I Members of the Jackson Count)' Heritage Association are Applegate Valley Historical Society, Big Butte Historical Society, Camp White Historical Association and Museum. 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'0 RITAGE MATTERS ING TO CREATE THE ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT Rogue Valley Heritage District Economic Feasibility Statement 11/12/2007 Description of Services and Functions: Jackson County was formed by the Oregon Territorial Government in 1852, seven years before statehood. Its history of human occupation goes back thousands of years, and the geological history reaches back almost 400 million years. The proposed district includes all Jackson County which has approximately 198,615 residents and covers 2,801 square miles. Seventy-one percent of Jackson County residents live in the 11 incorporated cities. The Rogue Valley Heritage District will support programs of heritage societies within the district on behalf of the residents of Jackson County. It will operate and maintain heritage sites and structures and acquire and preserve historical objects and materials. It will be established under Chapter 562, Oregon Laws 2007 (Enrolled House Bill 3528). If the petition drive is successful, the formation election will include a vote to approve a permanent tax rate limit of no more than $0.07 per $1,000 of assessed value. Analysis ofthe Relationships Between Services and Functions Economic and Social: Sixty years ago the citizens of Jackson County realized the need to preserve the history of the area and approved a permanent property tax levy enabling the preservation of the old Courthouse in Jacksonville. That launched wide public interest in history now fostered through 15 community and regional historical societies and museums. These groups preserve and are responsible for over 3 million priceless artifacts and photos. They present public exhibits and collect research materials for use by the general public, scholars and students. They maintain records for historic community cemeteries, and in some cases physically care for those properties. They lease and own significant historical properties 1 promoting interest in our heritage. They sponsor local and regional education programs which enrich the local public and private school curricula. They operate two research libraries used by students, writers and the general public. The 1948 permanent tax levy vanished with passage of statewide ballot Measure 47 in November, 1996. In following years, Jackson County government reduced the amount of annual distribution and in April 2007, made its last grant to the historical societies and museums, forcing an increase in volunteer support and private fund raIsmg. 1Among the most visible publicly-owned properties maintained by Southern Oregon Historical Society are the 1883 courthouse building and adjoining jail, the U.S. Hotel, Beekman Bank, Beekman House and Catholic Rectory, all located in Jacksonville. Despite this effort, the monies raised and additional volunteer support still leave members of the Jackson County Heritage Association2 struggling financially. Funds to protect historic resources - most ofthem publicly owned - have proven insufficient for the task. Educational programs are being curtailed, and facilities that attract tourists and scholars are open fewer hours. Members of the Jackson County Heritage Association have partnered with regional groups, including the Southern Oregon Visitors Association, that strengthen the region's economy by marketing the local area as a preferred destination for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. The museum and heritage associations are a window to state and regional history for visitors and residents to enjoy. Thus, not only do the societies preserve the region's history -- vital to our cultural needs - but they also provide a direct economic benefit to the county and its communities. Last year, Southern Oregon attractions generated $334,500,000 in visitor spending and more than 4,250 tourism-related jobs [Source: Travel Oregon - Dean Ruyan Report 2007]. Out of area attendance at historic attractions (estimated at one-third total visitors) generated more than $3 million each year in the period 2001 through 2003. Limited operational hours caused by declining budgets affected attendance. Over the past three years regional visitor numbers have increased, but the 15 historical organizations and their educational program services have shown a drastic decline in visitor and student numbers. The estimated visitor spending for 2005-2006 is down to $2.2 million. Data for 2006-2007 is incomplete. From 2003 to 2006 school visits have dropped by 37 percent and overall visitors by 85 percent. It is very possible that with museum operational hours shortened, visitors stayed in the area fewer days, resulting in economic loss for the county and its communities. If every visitor stayed one more day, revenue would increase by 30 percent - a $10 million gain in local visitor spending. Visitor spending per day, adjusted for Jackson County, is currently figured at $125 including food, lodging and incidental purchases. Governmental: In addition to generating tourist spending that boosts the local economy, the heritage associations are resources for the cities and county government. Their expertise helps local governments comply with Goal 5 of Oregon's Land Conservation and Development Commission. It requires local government programs "that will protect natural resources and conserve scenic, historic, and open space resources for present and future generations." 2Members of the Jackson County Heritage Association are Applegate Valley Historical Society, Big Butte Historical Society, Camp White Historical Association and Museum, Eagle Point Historical Society and Museum, Gold Hill Historical Society and Museum, Lake Creek Historical Society, McKee Bridge Historical Society, Phoenix Historical Society, Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, Southern Oregon Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Southern Oregon Historical Society, Talent Historical Society, Upper Rogue Historical Society, Woodville Museum, and Buncom Historical Society. RESOLUTION # A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT WHEREAS the city of Ashland, chartered in 1874, has long taken pride in its heritage and worked to conserve historic places as part of its comprehensive land use plan, and WHEREAS the historical attractions of this city and Jackson County, Oregon draw visitors who contribute to the local economy, benefiting citizens of Ashland, and WHEREAS the citizens of this city and the region, since the days of the Southern Oregon Pioneer Society, have preserved historic buildings, educated our children about the past and formed several historical and genealogical societies offering quality educational programs, exhibits and research materials that preserve important documents and artifacts, and WHEREAS the county-wide continuing levy authorized by voters in 1948 to support these historical activities was combined with other county-wide levies as a result of a 1996 ballot measure, and that source of funding has ended, leaving these historical and genealogical societies with responsibilities but limited funds to accomplish tasks, and WHEREAS the 2007 Oregon Legislature authorized formation of Heritage Districts to operate and maintain heritage sites and structures, acquire and preserve historical objects and materials, and maintain programs for heritage societies within district boundaries, and WHEREAS a group of citizens has proposed to form the Rogue Valley Heritage District and presented for examination of the Council the prospective petition and accompanying economic statement setting out in detail reasons for formation of the District. NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ashland approves the prospective petition for formation of the Rogue Valley Heritage District. Passed by the Council and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this day of , 2008. John Morrison, Mayor ATTEST: Barbara Christensen, Recorder Budget, projected second and third year budgets R v II H' 0' ogue a ey entage Istnct Three Year BudQet Proiection 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 GENERAL FUND: Materials and Services , $900,000 $927,000 $954,810 Restoration/Preservation Fund (capital outlav) $76 277 $176 277 $276 277 Unaoorooriated Balance $5 000 $5 000 $5 000 Total Reauirements $981 277 $1108277 $1 236 087 RESOURCES OTHER THAN PROPERTY TAXES 2: $81 277 $181277 PROPERTY TAXES REOUIRED TO BALANCE: $981 277 $1 027000 $1054 810 ESTIMATED TAXES NOT RECEIVED: $109031 $110971 $114030 Total Tax Levv $1 090308 $1137971 $1168 840 1 Details of Materials and Services DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTANCE: First year distribution of assistance to Appleaate $4214 qualified museums and heritage Societies Biq Butte $18083 is in the amount recommended by the Camo White $27 068 Jackson County Heritage Association. Eagle Point $35,090 Gold Hill $17 125 Lake Creek $22 350 McKee Bridae $3321 Phoenix $12,552 RVGeneoloaical Society $25 779 SOC-National Railroad Historic Society $29 782 SOHS $656871 Talent $16269 Upper Rooue $23 508 Woodville $7 988 Buncom $0 JCHA - Sub-Total $900 000 1 Note: It is assumed the district directors will carry forward the restoration and preservation fund tor at least two years to allow investment in a significant project, and that allocation to qualified museums and heritage societies will increase by 3 percent annually alter he initial year. me Uncollected tax estimate is based upon 90 percent payment in the first tyear. CITY OF ASHLAND Council Communication Meeting Date: Department: Secondary Dept.: Approval: Geppetto's Food & Beverage Tax Second Penalty Appeal January 14,2008 Primary Staff Contact: Administration E-Mail: Admin. Services Secondary Contact: Martha Berm Estimated Time: tuneberl@ashland.or.us Lee Tuneberg JtJ;jt 9-.. 15 minutes Question: Should the City Council waive the second penalty and related interest on the delinquent Food and Beverage (Meals Tax) Tax for Geppetto's Restaurant's activity for the month of April, 2007? Staff Recommendation: The tax, penalties and interest were calculated per the Ashland Municipal Code. The appeal letter does not provide a basis for waiving the tax, second penalty or interest that has accrued. Staff recommends Council direct the operator to pay all amounts owing immediately. Background: In 2004 the City Council changed the Ashland Municipal Code to give food and beverage operators an extra month to pay a delinquent tax to avoid a second penalty. This change was part of several recommendations made by Ron Roth during 2003. The prior code required payment 25 days after the end of the period for which the tax was collected and a second penalty 30 days later. This was changed to a first penalty at the end of the month following the period the tax was collected and a second penalty to be applied 60 days following the due date. This appeal originates from tax revenue collected by Geppetto's during April 2007 with reporting and payment due into the City on May 31st. A tax report and payment of$2218.35 was not mailed to the City until August 13, 2007. Between May 31 st and August 13th an estimate of $2500 was made by City staff on June 12. A penalty of $250 was assessed effective May 31 st and interest began accruing June 1 st at 1 % per month. Mr. Roth had the opportunity to appeal this estimate within 30 days of receiving the estimate. The appeal deadline ended on or about July 15th. A second penalty was assessed on July 31 st. All of this was done according to the current Ashland Municipal code. The unpaid amount as of December 31, 2007, is $865.67. The delay in this appeal is from several exchanges in correspondences including a request from staff for additional information for the basis of an appeal. Geppetto's' November 29,2007, letter identifies three points which are more related to suggested changes in the code rather than basis for an appeal of the amount owing. Staff recommends Council deny the appeal because Mr. Roth is not disputing the amount levied or that staff has correctly applied the code. Attached are the various correspondences, excerpts of the City Code, one summary sheet of charges. Omitted are some items due to confidentiality or redundancy. Page lof2 CC Geppettos Appeal 1-14-08 ~., CITY OF ASHLAND Related City Policies: City of Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 4.34. City of Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 1.08. Council Options: Council may require Geppetto's to pay all amounts owing immediately or may waive any penalty amount and/or accrued interest as it deems appropriate. Council may charge additional amounts based upon Section 4.34.120 which allows the City to determine the delinquent reporting and payments as "an infraction.. . punished as set forth in Section 1.08.020..." which is a fine of up to $500 per day the tax is delinquent or based upon the existing settlement agreement approved by council in April, 2005. Council could also direct staff to bring forward proposed changes in the municipal code at a later date. Potential Motions: 0. Council moves to accept the staff recommendation and require immediate payment of$865.67. B. Council moves to accept the staff recommendation and add additional charges per Section 1.08.020 and/or the existing settlement agreement from 2005, requiring immediate payment upon receipt of a demand letter from the City Attorney. C. Council moves to accept the appeal and reduce the amount by $ (such as directing staff to recalculate all amounts owing based upon the actual tax amount reported ($2218.35) equates to an outstanding balance of $508.08) and requires Geppetto's to pay the revised amount immediately. AND (if warranted) D. Council directs staff to bring back proposed changes to this section of the Ashland Municipal Code by Attachments: Geppetto's appeal letter dated November 29,2007 Summary of charges to date for delinquent tax from April, 2007 AMC 4.34 Food and Beverage Tax AMC 1.08 General Penalty City Administrator letter noticing appellant of the scheduled appeal for 1/14/08 dated January 8, 2008 City Administrator letter scheduling appeal for 1/14/08 dated December 7,2007 City Administrator letter requesting basis of appeal dated November 7,2007 Geppetto's letter to City Administrator requesting an appeal on October 16 dated September 14,2007 City Administrator letter clarifying appeal request and process dated August 27, 2007 Geppetto's letter to City Attorney appealing all fees dated August 24, 2007 City Attorney demand letter dated August 17,2007 April 2007 tax return envelope post marked August 13,2007 April 2007 Prepared Food & Beverage Tax Return form for Geppetto's with due date of May 31, 2007 City Attorney demand letter dated August 10, 2007 Finance Director Tax Estimate letter dated June 12,2007 Page 20f2 CC Geppettos Appeal 1-14-08 ~4.' a SUBSIDIaRY OF MClCROTH,InC. 345 Clldt m~ 4buet,adftltutd,0fU2Qon915zo (5ljl)~8Z-113t) 11/29/2007 1:-, r=: '" ,-, ,- -;-'-~-I;::-::::,II 1,".\,clru'c,' '- ,/ u) L~ t_SJ L~ l! 1[0 i ill! Ii f"'1 : : i II III" II I'W V 2 9 I U II fLU ~ J, I I (I ~ f I~~~~ ~----_J K:tUl~/ Martha Bennett City Administrator 20 East Main AsWand, Or 97520 Dear Martha, You have offered Geppetto' s a hearing before the City Council to request abatement of the second penalty on our late Meals Tax payment. You have subsequently asked for our reasons for requesting abatement. We hereby request abatement for the followLng reasons: I. There should not be a second penalty. As a group, the food service ~..rlnn+"-" ~s +h'"' l,",yg'"'S+ n~""glc Cl"",~10"'"'y I'., ^ sl-.lnnd n'ld nl~n.nlrl br. UJUU,)L! Y J ,l \. Jill \. l ,)UJ JJjJJ Y \.J JJ r\ JJJaJJ ill ,)JJVUJU \. treated with more respect. 2. Ongoing health issues for Kathieen MacMichaej, which are documented in detadt in City files should be taken into consideration. 3. The City Administrator should be empowered by ordinance to abate Or reduce penalties. bnagine a situation in which 10 or 20 or 50 restaurants paid Meals Tax a day or two late and all wanted a hearing before the City Council. Sincerely, . "~/~~ Ronald E Roth c''v>. C', Dr Po,t v; ck- DrF JU1~ '0 . /' fl.;1 fA I-' L I _ t\~v,c f f-k f Lzy- . '(/ k tf-t<-- dl1 kif q -) C;~ Vb Vi/-Lt/ I) It:? I . . .--- b Li ~ v- rI.t1 ieJ/ /(J- ~ -{J I . / _ I ,(/ ---/7 't L.z- f-k-L-- tII c/'tf!J1 I { ~ V C I Restaurant: Geppetto's Period: April 2007 Summary For: Payments Tax Interest Penalties Total Comments 04-30-07 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 Estimate letter mailed 06-12-07 05-31-07 250.00 250.00 1 st penalty 06-30-07 25.00 25.00 07-31-07 25.25 250.00 275.25 2nd penalty 08-15-07 (2,218.35) (1,668.10) (50.25) (500.00) (2,218.35) check# 1566 09-30-07 8.31 8.31 10-31-07 8.40 8.40 11-30-07 8.49 8.49 12-31-07 8.57 8.57 Total Due $ (2,218.35' $ 831.90 $ 33.77 $ $ 865.67 Geppettos April 2007.xls April 2007 1/7/2008327 PM SECTIONs: 4.34.010 4.34.020 4.34.030 4.34.040 4.34.050 4.34.060 4.34.070 4.34.080 4.34.090 4.34.100 4.34.110 4.34.120 4.34.130 4.34.140 4.34.150 4.34.160 CHAPTER 4.34 FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX Definitions. Tax Imposed. Exemptions. Operator's Duties. Reporting and remitting. Penalties and Interest. Failure to Collect and Report Tax--Determination of Tax by Director. Appeal. Records. Refunds. Actions to Collect. Violations-- Infractions. Confidentiality. Examining Books, Records, or Persons. Special Account. Termination of tax. (Referred to voters by Resolution No. 93-02 for 3/23/93 election) (Approved by the voters. YES 3658; NO 2980) (Effective July 1, 1993) SECTION 4.34.010 Definitions. The following words and phrases whenever used in this chapter shall be construed as defined in this section unless from the context a different meaning is intended. A. "Caterer" means a person who prepares food at a business site, for compensation, for consumption off the business premises but within the corporate limits of the city. B. "Combination facility" has the same meaning as defined in Oregon Administrative Rule 333-150- 000(8) which the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture licenses or inspects under Oregon Administrative Rule 333-158-000. C. "Director" means the Director of Finance of the City of Ashland, or designee. D. "Food" includes all meals and beverages, excluding alcoholic beverages, served in a restaurant including "takeout", "to go" or delivered orders. E. "Open Space Park Program" and "Open Space lands or easements" have the same meaning as used in Article XIX A of the Ashland City Charter. F. "Operator" means the person who is proprietor of the restaurant, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee or any other capacity. Where the operator is a corporation, the term operator shall also include each and every member of the Board of Directors of such corporation for the time involved. G. "Restaurant" means any establishment required to be licensed as a restaurant, mobile unit or pushcart by the State of Oregon Health Division and includes any establishment where food or beverage is prepared for consumption by the public or any establishment where the public obtains food or beverage so prepared in form or quantity consumable then and there, whether or not it is consumed within the confines of the premises where prepared, and also includes establishments which prepare food or beverage in consumable form for service outside the premises where prepared. The term restaurant also includes establishments where such food or beverage is prepared in a combination facility. The term restaurant does not include a restaurant licensed by the State of Oregon Health Division as a limited service restaurant. (Ord. 2716, S I, 1993) SECTION 4.34.020 Tax Imposed. A. The city imposes and levies, in addition to all other taxes, fees and charges of every kind, a tax upon: 1. All food and beverages sold by restaurants located within the city to the public, except for whole cakes, pies, and loaves of bread if purchased for consumption off premises, and for alcoholic beverages; 2. All food and beverages, except alcoholic beverages, sold by a caterer for an event located within the city; and 3. The following items sold by combination facilities: a. Salads from salad bars; b. Dispensed soft drinks and coffee; and c. Sandwiches or hot prepared foods ready for immediate consumption. d. The following items, including toppings or additions, scooped or otherwise placed into a cone, bowl or other container for immediate consumption whether or not they are consumed within the confines of the premises where scooped or placed: Any frozen dessert regulated by the Oregon State Department of Agriculture under ORS 621.311 and any ice cream, ice milk, sherbet or frozen yogurt. No tax shall be imposed under this subsection, however, on any item whose volume exceeds one-half gallon or more. (Ord. 2720, 1993) e. Any othc,:r food mixed, cooked or processed on the premises in form or quantity for immediate consumption whether or not it is consumed within the confines of the premises where prepared. (Ord. 2716, S2, 1993) 4. The following items sold by combination facilities that are bakeries: a. All those items listed in Section 4.34.020.A.3.a-d; b. All bakery products sold for consumption on the premises; and c. All "takeout" or "to go" orders of bakery products prepared on the premises except for whole cakes, pies, and loaves of bread and any order consisting of six or more bakery products. (Ord. 2716 S3, 1993; 2720,1993) B. Such tax shall be imposed at a rate of one percent on the total amount charged by the seller for the food and beverages, or for the meal. In the computation of this tax any fraction of one-half cent or more shall be treated as one cent. (Ord. 2716 S4, 1993) C. All taxes collected by the city under this chapter shall be paid into the Open Space Park Account. Such taxes shall be used for the acquisition of Open Space lands or easements and for such other purposes pertinent to the Open Space Park Program as the Council and Park Commission may jointly determine. D. The council may increase the rate of the tax described in subsection 4.34.020.A up to a maximum of five percent after a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing. Notwithstanding subsection 4.34.020.C, taxes collected by the City as a result of any increased rate under this subsection shall be used for the purpose of researching, designing and constructing State of Oregon mandated sewage treatment methods, which may include, but not be limited to, wetlands. SECTION 4.34.030 Exemptions. The tax levied by Section 4.34.020 shall not be collected or assessed on food or beverages: A. Sold by public or private schools or colleges, except that food sold by independent contractor operators at such schools or colleges shall be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter; B. Provided by hospitals; C. Provided by bed and breakfast establishments to their guests. D. Sold in vending machines; E. Sold in temporary restaurants including food stands, booths, street concessions and similar type operations, operated by non-profit organizations or service clubs. F. Served in connection with overnight or residential facilities--including, but not limited to, convalescent homes, nursing homes, retirement homes and motels--if the food and beverage are provided as part of the cost of sleeping accommodations. G. Provided by nonprofit tax-exempt organizations to citizens over 60 years of age as a part of a recognized senior citizen nutritional program. H. Sold for resale to the public. I. Sold in bulk to the public for non-immediate consumption off the premises such as ice cream packed in a container of one-half gallon or more. J. Which are candy, popcorn, nuts, chips, gum or other confections but not including ice cream, frozen yogurt, cakes, pies or other desserts. K. Sold after July I, ] 993, but before December 3], ] 993, pursuant to a contract for the sale of such food or beverages signed and delivered to the operator prior to May 4, ] 993, provided that a copy of such contract is retained by the operator for review by the director upon request. (Ord. 27] 6 S5, 1993) SECTION 4.34.040 Operator's Duties. Each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter, to the same extent and at the same time as the amount for the food or beverage is collected from every purchaser. The amount of tax need not be separately stated from the amount of the food or beverage. Every operator required to collect the tax imposed in this chapter shall be entitled to retain five percent of all taxes collected to defray the costs of collections and remittance. (Ord. 27] 6 S6, ] 993) SECTION 4.34.050 Reporting and remitting. On or after July], ] 993, every operator shall, on or before the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter (in the months of April, July, October and January), make a return to the director, on forms provided by the City, specifying the total sales subject to this chapter and the amount of tax collected under this chapter. At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax collected shall be remitted to the director. A return shall not be considered filed until it is actually received by the director. Payments received by the director for application against existing liabilities will be credited toward the period designated by the taxpayer under conditions which are not prejudicial to the interest of the City. A condition which is considered prejudicial is the imminent expiration of the statute of limitations for a period or periods. Nondesignated payments shall be applied in the order of the oldest liability first, with the payment credited first toward any accrued penalty, then to interest, then to the underlying tax until the payment is exhausted. Crediting of a payment toward a specific reporting period will be first applied against any accrued penalty, then to interest, then to the underlying tax. The director, when in the director's discretion determines that it will be in the best interest of the City, may specify that a different order of payment credit should be followed with regard to a particular tax or factual situation. The director may establish shorter reporting periods for any operator if the director deems it necessary in order to insure collection of the tax and the director may require further information in the return relevant to payment of the liability. When a shorter return period is required, penalties and interest shall be computed according to the shorter return period. Returns and payments are due immediately upon cessation of business for any reason. All taxes collected by operators pursuant to this chapter shall be held in trust for the account of the City until payment is made to the director. A separate trust bank account is not required in order to comply with this provision. (Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002; Ord 2903,01/06/04) The amendments to Section 4.34.050 shall be considered effective as of January 1, 2003. Any operator which may be entitled to a refund or a credit for penalties assessed and paid due to the application of payments pursuant to AMC Section 4.34.050 as it existed prior to enactment of this ordinance, but after January 1, 2003, must file a written claim within 30 days from the effective date of this ordinance for a refund of such penalties with the director. Upon receipt of a written claim for refund of penalties assessed, the director will, within 30 calendar days, make a determination as to whether any refund is due. In the event a refund is due, an operator may claim a refund, or take as credit against taxes collected and remitted, the amount overpaid, paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received in a manner prescribed by the director. The operator shall notify director of the operator's choice no later than 15 days following the date director mailed the determination. In the event the operator has not notified the director of the operator's choice within the 15 day period and the operator is still in business, a credit will be granted against the tax liability for the next reporting period, if the operator is no longer in business, a refund check will be mailed to claimant at the address provided in the claim form. Any operator who fails to file a claim for refund as set forth in this subsection shall be deemed to have waived any entitlement to refund of overpayment of penalties. (Ord 2903, Amended, 01106/2004; Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.060 Penalties and Interest. A. Any operator who fails to remit any portion of any tax imposed by this chapter within the time required, shall pay a penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax, in addition to the amount of the tax. B. Any operator who fails to remit any delinquent remittance on or before a period of 60 days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent, shall pay a second delinquency penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax and the penalty first imposed. C. If the director determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due under this chapter is due to fraud, a penalty of 25% percent of the amount of the tax shall be added thereto in addition to the penalties stated in subparagraphs A and B of this section. D. In addition to the penalties imposed, any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter shall pay interest at the rate of one percent per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the tax, exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid. E. Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this section shall become a part of the tax required to be paid. (Revised June 1993) F. Notwithstanding subsection 4.34.020.C, all sums collected pursuant to the penalty provisions In paragraphs A, Band C of this section shall be distributed to the City of Ashland Centra] Service Fund to offset the costs of auditing and enforcement of this tax. (Ord 2903, Amended, 01/06/2004; Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.070 Failure to Collect and Report Tax--Determination of Tax by Director. If any operator should fail to make, within the time provided in this chapter, any report of the tax required by this chapter, the director shall proceed in such manner as deemed best to obtain facts and information on which to base the estimate of tax due. As soon as the director shall procure such facts and information as is able to be obtained, upon which to base the assessment of any tax imposed by this chapter and payable by any operator, the director shall proceed to determine and assess against such operator the tax, interest and penalties provided for by this chapter. In case such determination is made, the director shall give a notice of the amount so assessed by having it served personally or by depositing it in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the operator so assessed at the last known place of address. Such operator may make an appeal of such determination as provided in section 4.34.080. If no appeal is filed, the director's determination is final and the amount thereby is immediately due and payable. (Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.080 Appeal. Any operator aggrieved by any decision of the director with respect to the amount of such tax, interest and penalties, if any, may appeal to the city council by filing a notice of appeal with the city administrator within 30 days of the serving or mailing of the determination of tax due. The council shall fix a time and place for hearing such appeal, and the city administrator shall give five days written notice of the time and place of hearing to such operator at the last known place of address. The council shall hear and consider any records and evidence presented bearing upon the director's determination of amount due, and make findings affirming, reversing or modifying the determination. The findings of the council shall be final and conclusive, and shall be served upon the appellant in the manner prescribed above for service of notice of hearing. Any amount found to be due shall be immediately due and payable upon the service of notice. (Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.090 Records. ]t shall be the duty of every operator ]iable for the collection and payment to the city of any tax imposed by this chapter to keep and preserve, for a period of three years, all such records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax. The director shall have the right to inspect all records at all reasonable times. SECTION 4.34.100 Refunds. A. Whenever the amount of any tax, interest or penalty has been overpaid or paid more than once, or has been erroneously or illegally collected or received by the city under this chapter, it may be refunded as provided in subparagraph B of this section, provided a claim in writing, stating under penalty of perjury the specific grounds upon which the claim is founded, is filed with the director within one year of the date of payment. The claim shall be on forms furnished by the director. B. The director shall have 20 calendar days from the date of receipt of a claim to review the claim and make a determination in writing as to the validity of the claim. The director shall notifY the claimant in writing of the director's determination. Such notice shall be mailed to the address provided by claimant on the claim form. In the event a claim is determined by the director to be a valid claim, an operator may claim a refund, or take as credit against taxes collected and remitted, the amount overpaid, paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received in a manner prescribed by the director. The operator shall notify director of claimant's choice no later than 15 days following the date director mailed the determination. In the event claimant has not notified the director of claimant's choice within the 15 day period and the operator is still in business, a credit will be granted against the tax liability for the next reporting period, if the operator is no longer in business, a refund check will be mailed to claimant at the address provided in the claim form. C. No refund shall be paid under the provisions of this section unless the claimant established the right by written records showing entitlement to such refund and the director acknowledged the validity of the claim. (Ord 2903, Amended, 01/06/2004) SECTION 4.34.110 Actions to Collect. Any tax required to be paid by any operator under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt owed by the operator to the city. Any such tax collected by an operator which has not been paid to the city shall be deemed a debt owed by the operator to the city. Any person owing money to the city under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to an action brought in the name of the City Of Ashland for the recovery of such amount. In lieu of filing an action for the recovery, the City of Ashland, when taxes due are more than 30 days delinquent, can submit any outstanding tax to a collection agency. So long as the City of Ashland has complied with the provisions set forth in ORS 697.105, in the event the City turns over a delinquent tax account to a collection agency, it may add to the amount owing an amount equal to the collection agency fees, not to exceed the greater of fifty dollars or fifty percent of the outstanding tax, penalties and interest owning. (Ord 2931, Amended, 09/1 9/2006: Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.120 Violations--Infractions. Any operator or other person who fails or refuses to comply as required herein, or to furnish any return required to be made, or fails or refuses to furnish a supplemental return or other data required by the director, or who renders a false or fraudulent return or claim, or who fails, refuses or neglects to remit the tax to the city by the due date, is guilty of an infraction and shall be punished as set forth in section 1.08.020 of the Ashland Municipal Code. (Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.130 Confidentiality. Except as otherwise required by law, it shall be unlawful for the city, any officer, employee or agent to divulge, release or make known in any manner any financial information submitted or disclosed to the city under the terms of this chapter. Nothing in this section shall prohibit: A. The disclosure of the names and addresses of any person who are operating a restaurant; or B. The disclosure of general statistics in a form which would prevent the identification of financial information regarding an individual operator; or C. Presentation of evidence to the court, or other tribunal having jurisdiction in the prosecution of a claim by the director or an appeal from the director for amount due the city under this chapter. (Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.140 Examining Books, Records, or Persons. The city, for the purpose of determining the correctness of any tax return, or for the purpose of an estimate of taxes due, may examine or may cause to be examined by an agent or representative designated by it for that purpose, any books, papers, records, or memoranda, including copies of operator's state and federal income tax return, bearing upon the matter of the operator's tax return. (Ord 2885, Amended, 08/06/2002) SECTION 4.34.150 Special Account. (Ord 2903, Repealed, 0]/06/2004) SECTION 4.34.160 Termination of tax. This chapter shall expire on December 31, 2010, unless extended by a vote of the electorate. (Ord. 2707-E, 1993; Ord. 2716,1993; Ord. 2720,1993) Chapter 1.08 GENERAL PENAL TV Sections: 1.08.010 GENERAL PENALTY - Penalty imposed. 1.08.020 GENERAL PENALTY - Infractions. Section 1.08.010 GENERAL PENALTY - Penalty imposed. Unless otherwise specifically provided, any person violating any provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this code is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this code shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this code is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly. (Ord. 18]0 (part), ]974) Section 1.08.020 GENERAL PENALTY - Infractions. A person who commits an infraction by violating designated provisions of the Ashland Municipal Code shall not suffer any disability or legal disadvantage based upon conviction of crime. The penalty for committing an infraction shall be a fine not to exceed $500; however, each and every day during any portion of which any infraction is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, is a separate violation subject to a separate fine of $500.00 and such person shall be punished accordingly. The trial of any infraction shall be by the Court without a jury. The City of Ashland shall have the burden of proving the infraction by a preponderance of the evidence and the Defendant may not be required to be a witness in the trial of such infraction. At any trial involving an infraction, the City Attorney shall not appear unless the Defendant is represented by an attorney. Further, at any such trial, defense counsel shall not be provided at public expense. (Ord. ] 934, S], ] 977; Ord. 2233, ] 983) CITY OF ASHLAND January 8, 2c6 Ron Roth c/o Geppetto's 345 East Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 SUBJECT: Notice of Time and Place of Hearing of Appeal of Food and Beverage Tax Second Penalty, AMC. 4.34.080 Dear Ron, I am writing to confirm that your appeal hearing before the City Council regarding your food and beverage tax payment penalties is scheduled for the January 14th special meeting. The meeting will be held in the Siskiyou Room, located in our community development building at 51 Winburn Way. Your item is third on our agenda for that evening and 1 would estimate a start time of approximately 7:00 pm. As I mentioned in my last letter, we will provide a copy of the staff report to you when the City Council meeting packet is finalized on January 1 1,2008. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a call or ask Diana (488- 6002) to set up an appointment for us to talk. City Administrator c: Lee Tuneberg, Finance Richard Appicello, Legal r~' PRtrnr n m.J p.~ r vr I r n Ptpu. CITY OF ASHLAND December 7, 2007 Ron Roth c/o Geppetto's 345 East Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 Dear Ron, 1 received your letter dated November 29, 2007 requesting a hearing before the City Council to discuss the appeal regarding your food and beverage tax payment penalties. rve taken a look at the upcoming meeting schedule and the best date for this to go before the City Council is at the January 14, 2007 Study Session. ]f you have any additional information you would like the Council to receive for this agenda item, please turn it in to me no later than Wednesday, January 9th We will send you a copy of our Staff Report and recommendations on or before January 1 ] th. If the January 1 41h Council meeting date is unacceptable, or if you have any further questions, please let me know. c: Lee Tuneberg, Finance Richard Appicello, Legal ~-, PRII~H rl ['1"1 RfC'Yrl f [, PAP! R CITY OF ASHLAND November 7, 2007 Ron Roth c/o Geppetto's 345 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Dear Mr. Roth, As we talked about previously and reiterated during today's phone conversation, before an appeal regarding your food and beverage tax payment penalties can go before the City Council we need a written explanation as to what basis the appeal is necessary. ]f we haven't received your written claim by the end of November, we will assume you have no wish to pursue the appeal and will consider the matter closed. ]f you have any further questions, please feel free to either give me a call or set up an appointment through my secretary, Diana, at 488-6002. . Sinc~/./' ~~;L $~X-- rtha Bennet{ ( ity Administrator c: Lee Tuneberg, Finance Richard Appicello, Legal ADMINISTRATION 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 wwwashlandor.us Tel 541-488-6002 Fax 541-488-5311 TTY 800-735-2900 r..' a SUB5lDlaRY OF MoCROTH,tnC. 3tl5 efMjt maWL ~/:;u,d,a4h1.tutd, OlWfJon'l'15Z0 (5'tl)~8Z-113t5 /' d 07,- ILl '-YI fVi {{ .r^t ~) Ii &}I) 11'\ -0 it , L i +- "} /tJ h; "" .. "J 1" (l{hJ(~ I 2_d ~ ~I)(;lln IJ I I j rt) V1 Irx V1 ~. (J t1" C( J i) 7--Cl m[f[l;j ~ U WJ ~r 1m: I~ SEP ] 4 1007 I~I 18 " _____._~_ . '....~_"'o~"""._.,.~....____.__.~~_. . ~J -. L/4L LA / I ~f1 Gl y tl'l ijl I 10 r~") p (IV) I;.tl -tel Y' {Ilfi r (j -( {~V' " cI / I . "h /I J,4'/lA ,) A Cr' 1~ C-ze f ~ 1+ cI S C( n ~a l/' I V\ j . LJl--- rlr \K- ~ I ! '" 'rA f pW I vw- rr I L, +Jf, )( F Vi[! I f ilL S ! IA/ "'- 1/': f i +-v /:HL 5 L L1Jl d/1 /-t J . (1 V' t 1/...0.. !/i/l!ZfLf-I~11} u-f TVL7 diL'I 0 L-fi7 kv } b, )Ylf I ,t 6- Ir8V>-e,-rI, Pot I ~ Tt-L cit1 "k Vv~ tel) A:{J oJ b[/vlT of r:J \1 V t1ZC:z i'l / VVL~_J- )'\'1 {i1 J h Cl LA V (J'yC-?' I' ~ , ./ 'J I lJ-e. Luf/l 1/1 L I I W il /;1 / tit J f /\<2_ i 1 / if / / .-, ~~/) '- ~ i /1 c / L~ /1 ( [I L-. ,r' , {/ .~tJ V1 /J V"//1 J "---".lY- LX_ v' i I] , f1-u-j-17 /~ i1 Vj /1 ~Ltr August 27, 2007 CITY OF ASHLAND Ron Roth, General Manager Geppetto's Cafe and Dining Room 345 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 Dear Mr. Roth: I am in receipt of your August 24, 2007 letter to Richard Appicello requesting to "appeal all penalties and interest" incurred as regards your meals tax account. As you know, under the City Code all appeals must be filed with the City Administrator. Based upon my April 2007 correspondence to you, I believe you are aware that an appeal pursuant to AMC 4.34.080 must be filed within thirty (30) days of service of the estimated tax and penalty. Accordingly, your attempted appeal of the Jun~ 12, 2007 estimated tax and the May 31, 2007 penalty and associated interest is late and cannot be considered by the City Council. The code also specifies that only the City Council can hear an appeal of a tax or penalty, so it is inappropriate to request that the Acting City Attorney consider your appeal. You may appeal the July 31,2007 "second penalty" ($275.00) because it is timely fiIed. I will schedule an appeal with the City Council pursuant to AMC 4.34.080 on this second penalty. I have tentatively scheduled that discussion for September 18, 2007. As I told you in my April letter to you, staff believes that the terms of the March 3 I, 2005 settlement agreement between the City and yourself (and other parties) pertain to this issue. In that agreement, the City agreed to stay all of the penalties due from previous delinquencies "so long as Taxpayers comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement. . . for a period of fi ve years." One of the terms and conditions was that the payments for Geppetto' s remain current for five years. The remainder of the charges are final and will be referred to a collection agency as set forth in Mr. Appicello's letter. c: Lee Tuneberg Finance/Administrative Services Director Richard Appicello, Acting City Attorney ADMINISTRATION 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 www.ashland.or.us Tel 541-488.6002 Fax 541-488.5311 TTY 800-735-2900 r..' PRINHn nhj IHrvr.1 fn PAPrJ:/ . a SUBSIDIaRY OF MaCROTH,tnC. c3Q5 eatJt m~ ~1Jud,Q4JtkutLd, OIWfjott97520 (5't1)~8Z-1~38 8/24/07 Richard Appicello Interim City Attorney 20 East Main Street Ashland, Or. 97520 Dear Mr. Appicello, I hereby appeal all penalties and interest on our meals tax account I would like to meet with you in your office to discuss this matter. You may want to review the file in the Legal Department of six years of int~faction between the City and Geppetto' s before making the decision to turn the account over to a CO~-::;~!. . Ronald E. /1 General Manager c. c ~ C IIi,! ftJ YV' i ~; s tvC( it! '" tv> a vtht{ ~~ ne.1f ~~@~G\1J~~ \\\\1 AUG 24 2007 @ BY~ _Jl~(;~u~ CITY OF ASHLAND LEGAL DEPARTMENT Richard Appicello, Assistant City Attorney Nancy Snow, Legal Secretary Sent Certified Mail - 7003 1680 0000 5888 6949 Return Receipt Requested and by First Class Mail August 17, 2007 Geppetto's Restaurant Ron Roth 345 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 RE: Delinquent Food and Beverage Tax We are in receipt of your payment of $2,218.35 for the delinquent food and beverage tax for the month of April, 2007. Thank you for your payment, however, since your Food and Beverage Tax Return was not received by the deadline of 5-31-07, pursuant to Chapter 4.34 of the Ashland Municipal Code, the City Finance Department sent notification to you on June 12,2007 of the estimated amount due. The Municipal Code indicates that you had 30 days to appeal the estimate or the estimate becomes the final amount due and payable. With interest and penalties, there is still a balance owing in the amount of $831.90. Enclosed is a summary of your tax account. Interest continues to accrue at the rate of 1 % per month on all delinquent amounts, excluding penalties assessed. This letter serves as formal notice to you that if the remaining amount due on your account is not received in my office by Monday, August 27, 2007,.the city will turn your account over to a collection agency. The Ashland Municipal Code allows us to recover the collection agency fee, which could be as high as 50% of the amount due. This fee would be added to your total amount due. a~lASR Interim City Attorney Enclosure c: City of Ashland Finance Department G:\legal\Nancy\FINANCElGeppetto's-7 2nd Demand Letter.081607.wpd LEGAl DEPARTMENT 20 East Main Street Ashland. Oregon 97520 www.ashland.or.us Tel: 541-488-5350 Fax: 541-552-2092 TTY: 800-735-2900 appicellr@ashland.or.us ~... .,.., snown@ashland.or.us PRINT[D ON RECYCLED PAPER - - 0'1 - 111 ...1 ~ CO - ~. ~ .,... Jl I 0 fr~ :r N an - 0 n. ~ ..... W 0'1 - U - ('-. W Z - Ci 0 0 a: 0 - 0 \:I z ~ C) u.. N <t en w - 0 \D ..J Z a: - ::I: - l.U ~ ~ 0 r.~ en - ..., :: ci ~.~ Q" <t ~Y1 U. ~ Z h 0 en ~ ~ ..J ~ W ::I: 0 en 0 N ~ ~ ~ CD ". PREPARED FOOD & BEVERAGE TAX RETURN - CONFIDENTIAL ~A' ~tC'ut $> 9~lg_3S CJ1=tf- I L:J 00 GEPPETTO'S RESTAURANT 345 EAST MAl N ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 Customer Number 000367 License Number FB-000005 Tax computation for the period: 04-01-07 to 04-30-07 Due: 05-31-2007 1 Taxable Gross Sales Lf.{,')02- 01 , / 2 Tax (5% of line 1) t . c; () 1 ~j~ ~/( 3 Operator Administration (5% of line 2) I I b,lS 4. Current Tax Due (Line 2 minus line 3) 5 Tax Overpayment - Prior Period 6 Tax Underpayment - Prior Period 7 Penalties for late payment (10% of line 4) 8. Interest for late payment (1% of Tax per month) 9. Total Amount Due (Add lines 4, 6, 7, and 8, minus line 5) 2--2--1 fJ ..) r: j Please answer the following questions: 10. What is the seating capacity of your establishment? 61 11 How many full-time equivalent employees did you have this period? I 3.J-2 T22::7~'A' I deCIc:~~e i;:;,ti: :;i::e herein is c:;: ~~u( _ ~ 7 SI4~1- ( ( S 1; TITLE DATE PHONE NUMBER Finance Department 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 Tel 541-488-6004 Fax: 541-552-2059 TTY: 800-735-2900 MONTHLY RETURNS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND ARE TO BE RECEIVED AT THE CITY HAll BY THE lAST DAY OF THE MONTH, FOllOWING THE END OF EACH REPORTING PERIOD. PENALTIES AND INTEREST ARE APPLICABLE AS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE FOllOWING MONTH. AMOUNTS 30 DAYS PAST DUE CAN BE TURNED OVER TO A COllECTION AGENCY AND ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL FEES. CITY OF ASHLAND CITY OF ASHLAND LEGAL DEPARTMENT Richard Appicello, Assistant City Attorney Nancy Snow, Legal Secretary Sent Certified Mail - 7003 1680 0000 5888 6932 Return Receipt Requested and by First Class Mail August 10, 2007 Geppetto's Restaurant Ron Roth 345 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 RE: Delinquent Food and Beverage Tax The delinquency in your payment of the food and beverage tax due to the City of Ashland for the month of April, 2007 for Geppetto's Restaurant has been referred to my office for collection. Enclosed is a summary of your tax account. The city has estimated the tax due since no return was filed. The total outstanding tax due is $3,050.25, including penalties and interest, as of August 9, 2007. Interest continues to accrue at the rate of 1 % per month on all delinquent amounts excluding penalties assessed. This letter serves as formal notice to you that if the total amount due on your account is not received in my office by Monday, August 20, 2007, the city will turn your account over to a collection agency. The Ashland Municipal Code allows us to recover the collection agency fee, which could be as high as 50% of the amount due. This fee would be added to your total amount due. ~ Richard Appice 0 Interim City Attorney Enclosure cc: City of Ashland Finance Department G:\Iegal\Nancy\FINANCE\Geppetto's-7 Demand Ltr.0807.wpd LEGAL DEPARTMENT 20 East Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 www.ashland.or.us Tel: 541-488-5350 Fax: 541-552-2092 TTY: 800-735-2900 appicelr~ashland .or .us snown~ashland.or .us ~4. IJ_~ PRINTED ON RECYClfD PAPER CITY OF ASHLAND June 12, 2007 Geppetto's Restaurant Ron Roth 345 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520 ~(Q)~tr Re: Missing report Customer No. 000367 Dear Mr. Roth, I have been informed that you did not report or make payment on the Food and Beverage tax for the month ending April 30,2007. The report and payment for the April taxes were due in this office by May 31,2007. I have reviewed the reports and payments for the prior periods and estimate the tax owing to be $2,500.00. Including penalties, the amount you now owe the City of Ashland for the April report is $2,750.00. This letter and the calculations are in keeping with the Ashland Municipal Code. Please submit your payment of $2,750.00 by June 26,2007. If we do not receive payment, your account can be turned over to a collection agency and will be subject to additional fees. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Taus in our Customer Service Division at 488-6004. Thank you, AM~ Lee Tuneberg Administrative Services and Finance Director Cc: City Attorney Ene. 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I've taken a look at the upcoming meeting schedule and the best date for this to go before the City Council is at the January 14, ,~~tudy Session. If you have any additional information you would like the Council to receive for this agenda item, please turn it in to me no later than Wednesday, January 9th. We will send you a copy of our Staff Report and recommendations on or before January 11 th. If the January 14th Council meeting date is unacceptable, or if you have any further questions, please let me know. c: Lee Tuneberg, Finance Richard Appicello, Legal r:., PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER \ ".\ '" "'" .,.~ ,) .,. n' Page 2 - The D;iUyTldlngs . - . Saturday, February 27,1993 Few eateries support tax idea By D@yi(i Me Meehan Of The Tidings With two exceptions, every res- taurant in Ashland opposes the prOposed food and beverage tax. , Ron Roth, co-owner of Geppet- to' ~i' ~(tlhe PlP;ll Cafe, \~a,Y;~ . his Testaurants neither oppose npr support MeasUre 15-1: "} suppOrt open space, not necessarily this taxproposal," Roth said'Thursday night. "My position is that we should let the voters decide. " This month, Roth donated.5 percent of every-Thursday night's proceeds to. the city's open space program, an idea he said was in- spired by the Save Mount Ashland campaign. . . ,,' 'We considered doing this even befo(e the council voted to lJut Measure ,IS-Ion the ballot," Roth said. Larry Cooper, a representative of Citizens Against the MealsTax and co-owner the Lithia Park Cafe, said that restaurants op- PO!>e<ltothefoodand beverage tax W, ill.dona, te ,Wh,' at, ,they ,"~an to the open space program, th~way they did to the Mount Ashland <:arnpajgll. ':I,/.~pplaud what Roth is doing;" Cooper said. "} think if thel)i~.llls lax ,goes down, many ?rest~pf:~I~:wiIlgJadlygive. " . \i', Ch~y~.aulin co-owner Michael ,,~noPQYan,another representative . . . Ron Roth of Citizens Against the Mpa1s Tax, said Roth ~s Th).rrsday I1igfitpolicy might help Ro;th'sr,estaurattts, but not the city's qpen space program. "Maybe it ':does something to e, nh, ance the~ublic,'" rela, ti,ons of Geppelto's an~ the"PlazaCafe," Don~van sai~ "~ut it doesn't contn bute slJP~tantIaIly toa solu- tion for the;~ity's. open space problem:' , Donovan said that Ashland Mayor Call1:Y Golden;' who returned frOIpNapaIJ in time. to at- tend Thursd~yi!;nigllt's Plaza Cafe special; is us"i~g her office to im- pose a boycottton restaurants that oppose' the rne~sure. "Cathy Golqen is arepresenta- tive of the city in everything she does," Donov~m said. "Themes- \. sage being sent loud and clear is that, if you oppose the city's policy, you may find that the city no longer does business with you. That's very disturbing to me. " Donovan said the Citizens Against the Meals Tax represents 80 restaurants in Ashland, the Ashland LOdgingAssociation, the Northwest Nature Shop, and other bus..inesses, organizations and priVate citizens. Besides the mayor, several members of the Rogue group of the.5i:eua Club, which recently endt!lt$'Ju'Mel.lsure 15-1, dined. at thePlkaC,afe Thursday night. "We wanted to congratulate them, and to show oUr support," said M.yra.E~win, conservation c/lairwoman,bf ,the group. Erwin said there are fo.ur sites that have been identified for several years as potential parks, and the sites. will not be available if the city does not act. "Ashland has become very popular, and the si tes are developable sites," Erwin said. "The whOle club feels that it is important to have these park facilities for the whole community. " Measure 15~1 ballots wilUikely be in residents' mail boxes. on Saturday, March 6. Ballots must be 'in the possession of Ule county elections' department by 8 p.m., March 23. " The CJjlamber ~imes A1~land Chamber of Commerce Vol. VlI NO.9 MY SKI ASHLAND NEEDS YOUR HELP Time is crucial for the MASA organizers to raise the required funds for the pur- chase of Ski Ashland and YOl"lt:,help: is needed to make this purchas~<\:.i~ality. The Ashland Chamber of Co.ITurt~rce is and has always been very supportive of Mt. AShland and its viability. Through- out the years, we have supported the .~x- pansion plans of Ski Ashland for the future growth of winter business. The Chamber has recentlY"t'iWnade a $4,000 contribution to MASA, has offered support in fundraising and organizes! regional legislative cooperative effort gain financial support for the regional strategy request. We this leadership role to be time for the Chamber to have Ron Roth and Ka!h- letter to the editor, we need to be repeated: "Why should the community dig deep to contribute to save Mt. Ash- land? Because it is a community thing to do. Skiers especially should contribute because the mountain they save will be their own. "Not only is this our last best hope but it is the way it should be done because: " -The ski area is in the watershed and city ownership would give more control over our water "- Local citizen ownership we can have input in our mountain. "-All will remain in with community to what to do with said " -The economic impact of the while difficult to pinpoint exactly, is millions of dollars an- nually. "-Seasonal employment at Mt. Ashland balances with summer tourist-related employment for many people. " -The very existence of the ski area is a recruiting tool for college students and staff, and other in- teresting people who like to ski. "-If the ski area closed, the road would probably not be plowed, se- verely limiting access for cross- country skiers, tubers, and snow- person builders. "-In the middle of winter Mt. Ashland is often the best, and some- times the only, place to get in the sun and breathe fresh air. " -Teaching your children to ski on the mountain where you learned to ski is a March 1992 U~Sk.iing is fun' , "Despite opinions to the contrary, Mt. Ashland is a viable ski area, both eco- nomically and as a plac~ to ski. We have seen st~p-by-step improvements made since 1278, the net result being that the physical plant at Mt. Ashland is in the best cOJldition ever. uRev~~w of financial data provided by Ski A$11land shows that the mountain has op~rated profitably for six of the last eight Yfars, with two years where they rnade ~. lot of money and two years where:~rey lost money. Eight-year aver- age pO$ltive cash flow is $141,500. uThe~,afteNchool ski program is a tremen'Uous success with over 400 kids being ~ble to ski at an affordable rate. "If eyerytme in the community does their PMt to save the mountain, it can be done. $'0 let's work together to save our magicfnountain. '3#_; March 1992CaJl,~rHd(lr 3 12 noon - Visitors & ConventionBrtrea\4~'~ Alex's Restaurant - 33 N. Main St. ~f' 4 8 a.m. - Fourth of July - Mark A,:ntoI}Y{~0teL"C' 212 E.:.Maih St. 4 8:30 a.m. - Oregon Trail Meeting - AS9l~nd Wills Inn - 2525 Ashland St. ,~.' 4 S.C.O.R.E. - Call the Chamber for your~free 1 hour appointment, 482c3486;, " . 6 8:30 a.m. - Greeters - Goodtimes Family Wad & Fun - 195tHwy. 66 10 7:30 a.m. - Board of Directors - Mark Arj.tony Hotel - 212E."Main 11 S.C.O.R.E - Call the Chamber for your~free 1 hour appointment, 482-3486 . 12 6 p.m. - Mixer Cygnet Theatre at Mark ~ntony Hotel 7 p.m. - Play (Mark Antony Hotel - 2It E. Main St.) 13 8:30 E:,.m. -:- Greeters - The Breildboa~d~estaurant - 744 N. Main. 17 St. Yatnck's Day! The Weann'~.of the Green! 17 3 p.m. - Safety Committee Workshop -~Mark Antony Hotel - 212 E. Main St. . 17 S.C.O.R.E - Call the Chamber for your)free 1 hour appointment, 482-3486 20 8:30 a.m. - Greeters - Red's Thr:eads"C'.42 E. Main 24 S.C.O.R.E. - Call the Chamber for your''free 1 hour appointment, 482-3486 27 8:30 a.m. - Greeters - Pear Blossom & Mark Antony Co-host at Mark J Anton;: Hotel, - 212 E. Main St. ~ ~ ~ r"{ <j ]~ ~~ ~ ,,~j ~~ ~~ '. c: -...., c: " <C . ~ i'~ g (::) o C:l / l' " J 1--- .~ r I Caldera Beer, Eagle Mill Farm, Geppetto's, Grilla Bites and Pilaf present Beer 'n' Barbecue for Books! Q to benefit the Friends of the Ashland Library ((J~ Qy ~ · ~ lie ,,,1,,,1,) Il,/v~~ ~ What's on the menu? Caldera Beer ,corn on the cob,veggie burgers, local wine barbecued chicken plate,farm fresh produce plus Representative Peter Buckley at 4:~0 p.m., a pinata at 5:00 p.m., free blackberry picking, local entertainment and other activities throughout the day. Eat, drink and be merry for a good cause! Saturday, September 8, 2007 from noon until 8 p.m. at Eagle Mill Farm, 100 Eagle Mill Road Ashland, Oregon Limited parking on Eagle Mill Rd. carpooling, biking or walking encouraged. For more information, call 482-3632. See you down on the farm and don't forget to vote by September 18th! //" O~MiIuU An occasional newsletter for Friends of the Ashland Public Library Ashland Public Library Opens October 241 Jackson County Commissioners decided in September to reopen the Jackson County public libraries by spreading out the one year extension of federal timber subsidy funding over three years. The Ashland Pub- lic Library and the central library in Med- ford are the first libraries to open on Oc- tober 24 and other libraries in the system will be open in November. Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson 1nada was on hand and Ashland Police Officer Malcus Williams led the children into the library on opening day at 10 am. What a celebration' Taylor's Cookies Taylor Cortell puts her cookies where her heart is, right out there for public I ibraries. "I love read ing and I think a lot of other people should have books-- like childrenl" Taylor ex- claims. Over the summer, Taylor and her friend Audrey Ha- zel made chocolate chip cookies and sold them in the neighborhood to raise money for public libraries. The cookies sold out in less than In an hour thanks to Ashland Public Library Hours Monday 10 - 8 Tuesday and Wednesday 10 - 6 Thursday and Saturday 12 - 5 Sunday 12 - 4 Medford Central Library Hours Monday 12 - 7 Tuesday 12 - 6 Wednesday 10 - 5 Saturday 12 - 4 cookie-loving kids and a generous adult who loves libraries. .8(J~~i' '~ !lIQD~ Taylor is one of thousands of indi- viduals, families and businesses who have contributed to the Friends of the Ash- land Public Library. Their support of the Friends and yours buys books, brings storytellers to Ashland, funds summer reading programs and spe- cial author events. Become 0 Friend of the Ash- land Public library today and keep the voice of our library strong and clearl Contact Friends Membership Choir Mary Mastain at 488-7727. 2007 October Friends of the Ashland Public Library www.ashlandfriends,org Landmark dates 1879. Ashland Library and Reading Room ASSOCiation established, 1891. First fundral5er for the Ashland Public Library 1912, Andrew Carnegie nukes a controversial $15,000 gift towards construction of the library, on the conditIOn that Ashland prOVide the budding site and establish a m:lInte- nonce fund, 1970, Ashland, Rogue River and Medford city libraries form the Jackson County library system 2001. Bond expands Ashland Public Library Inside this issue: Volunteer Spotlight 2 Fall Book Solei 2 library on YouTube 2 3 ",(\shland Levy Results 3 Lssr 3 About the Friends 4 AdVISOry Committee 4 ~ elL/LV Barbecue for 4 'oJ C::rJU Books a JoYfull;,~ Celebration Af ter the grief and anger of the li- brary's April 2007 closing it was a wel- come release to sing and dance to- gether at the Barbecue For Books, a community celebration in support of the Ashland Public Library on Saturday September 8. Hundreds gathered at Eagle Mill Farm to enJoy chicken barbecue and vegiburgers, local beer and wine and blackberry picking. Foot stompin', hand clappin' music from Pam Galusha & Pachanga, Craig Wright, Duane & Bob and Frankie Hernandez roused every- one at the beautiful valley farm. Dogs gamboled about, kids shouted and par- ents played under the huge shady oaks that surround the fields, a perfect day. Thanks to all who participated in the 2007 Barbecue for Books and special thanks to Ron Roth and Kathleen Mac- Michael and the business partners who helped make the event such a success including Geppettos, Eagle Mill Farm, Pilaf and Grilla Bites. www.ashlandfriends.org Ashland Measure 15-79 More,than 57'7'0 of Ashland's regis- tered voters cast their ballot in the September 2007 in election for Bal- lot Measure 15-79. 74'7'0 of these voted for the measure, to fund the library by raising property taxes up to $.58 per $1,000 of assessed value for two years beginning July 1, 2007. The assessment will be $.20 in the first year and $.25 in the second year. With the success of Ballot Meas- ure 15-79, Ashland Public Library will be open for 40 hours a week, increasing access from 24 hours a week under county funding. If Jack- :2:5i son County Commissioners had de- cided not to fund the libraries, Bal- lot Measure 15-79 would have in- sured that the Ashland Public Li- brary could re-open it's doors. COAL (Campaign to Open Ashland library) co-chair Pam Vavra says, "Volunteers who made phone calls, walked neighborhoods, staffed tables and helped with so many other tasks were vital to the victory." Thank You Ashland! What We Can Expect Library Systems and Services, Inc (LSSI) of Maryland has been awarded the management contract for the Jackson County publiC li- brary system and is busy getting the libraries up and running. Inter- views for open positions were con- ducted early in October so many of the faces that we've come to know and trust will be back on desk and in the stacks before long. Many of the familiar faces are returning, some have retired, some have other jobs but you will recognize your old friends. Among them is Amy Blos- som, who returns to the library .; as Manager of the Ashland '1'JI! Branch. LSSI has years of experience in running public libraries, and currently manages the public li- t:. braries of the city of Redding t~1 and county of Riverside County, ~ , .~ California as well as others through- out the country. "There is a new energy coming from the management philosophy of LSSI - they are librarians who know their business, and are dedi- cated to good public service," says Amy Blossom. "Their encouragement to try new things and make the li- brary even more accessible IS shown, for example, in the change of hours. We are challenged by be- Ing open only 40 hours a week, but think we have a great new sched- ule including Sunday hours. They respec t the library'" . staff, what we have . \ . /' Jf- accomplished in the ~)" Jf- . past, are asking &\ I/~'" for input, and ~\~. listening and ';.... responding to US." Page 3 (.!l Z ...... 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