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Home My WebLink About1964-1006 REG MIN . .- I 6- ASHJAND CITY COUNCIL REGUL.o\R MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1964 ~ A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ashland was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Richard L. Neill. Present- Councilmen Baker, Kerr, Peter~ Ward,Lewis and Whitham. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 1964 were presented, It was moved by Kerr, seconded by Ward that above minutes be approved. Carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: INFORMATION. SUBJECTS PENDING AND CLOSED. I~TVITATIONS: 1. Petition for curb, gutter and paving on Euclid Street between Pennsylvania and Ashland Streets. City Administra- tor Ayre reported that the owners of Sl.S%lineal feet of the property involved had signed the petition. It was moved by Ward, seconded.by Whitham that a public hearing be set for October 20, 1964 at 8:00 P.M. for the above curb, gutter and paving. Carried unanimously. 2. Recorder Bartelt presented a letter from M. M. Kinyon, 474 Wightman, Siskiyou Laundry, requesting a loading zone or similar ,designation in front of his business to discour- age all day parking by college students. Councilman Lewis stated that the college provides a parking lot for the students but it is not being filled up due to the distance between the parking lot and classes. Council agreed to postpone this matter until later in the meeting. FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: 1. Letter from the Park Commission requesting a joint meeting with the Council. It was moved by Lewis, seconded by Baker that the Council meet with the Park Commission at their regular meeting of Tuesday, October 13, at 7:30 P.M. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Attorney Skerry stated that the public hearing which had been set for October 20th on the Clover Lane Annexation would have to be postponed due to property description problems and failur~ to s.pecifically describe the highway in the property descrip- tion. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Lewis that the public hearing for OCtober 20th be cancelled and Attorney Skerry be directed to prepare a new ordinance calling for public hearing on above annexation. On roll call, carried unanimously. .. '. . Council Meeting Minutes -2- October 6 ~ 1964 2. City Administrator Ayre presented a report bf the Ashland Airport Dev~lopment to the Couucil,and,stated that he and Councilman Ward had attended a meeting of the State Board of Aeronautics last week; tliat M!:'. Plimate and Mr. l>lcGi.nnis of the State Board of Aeronautics came tO,Ashland this morning and attended an Airport Committee meeting at noon; and that Mr. Plimate was present at the Council meeting to discuss State Aid for ~he proposed airport. Mr. Plimate addressed the Council and gave a brief background of the State's activities in connection with the Ashland Airport He stated that at this time he did not know the outcome of th~ City of Ashland's request for State aid, but if the request is refused, the City may reapply for aid. Councilman Ward asked City Administrator Ayre to contact the County Court in regard to financial assistance from the; County. City Administrator Ayre stated that Mr. Roger Fe~rrell, who is presently subleasing the airport operations from Mr. Parker, would like the Council to signify their intention to permit Ferrell to continue leasing the operations after purchase of the airport by the City. Mr. Ferrel.l was present and stated that in order to operate a Unicorn radio at the airport he must have assurance of staying there for at ~east 6 months. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Lewis that the Council signify its intention to lease the operations of the Ashland Airport for one year or until completion of the new airport, whichever is sooner, to Mr. Ferrell. Carried unanimously. 3. Policy regarding contracts for fire service outside the city limits. Recorder Bprtelt presented three requests for contract, for fire service outside city limits from: Oregon Sawmill, East Side Abattoir and Mr. Thomas. Moved by Kerr, seconded by Peters that the contracts be approved. The mo~ion was defeated 4 to 2, Baker, Lewis, Ward and Whitham dissenting. Mayor Neill stated that this matter would be referred to the Fire Committee for recommendations to the Council for a policy regarding fire protection outside the city limits. 4. Policy regarding Bellview annexation charge. City Administrator Ayre reported that there had been no clearly stated policy as whether to charge the lC per foot now or 1/2C for fire and police protection now and 1/2C for utility services when they are made available to the property owners. The Council stated that it was their intention to charge 1/2C now and 1/2C as utility service became available, and directed City Attorney Skerry to prepare a resolution to this effect. . .. Council Meeting Minutes -3- October 6, 1964 5. Results of bid openings. City Administrator Ayre reported the results of the bid opening of September 23: For tractor with attachments, only one bid received - International Harve"-tor Sales & Service $2,677.00. ~lo7ed by Peters, seconded by Kerr that acceptance of this bid be confirmed. on roll call, carried unanimousl.y. For Pipe and fittings, Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. $17,359.60, and low bid from U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. $17,079.30. Moved by Whitham, seconded by Peters that City Administrator be authorized to accept the low bid. On roll call, carried unanimously. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1. Burroughs direct accounti~g computer. City Administrator Ayre presented a report to the Council recommending that the computer be installed on a 90 day free trial basis. Electrical Supt. Boshears stated that most of our present forms would be adapt- able to the new machine. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward that the City Administrator be authorized to hsve the computer installed for a 90 day free trial. Carried 5-1, Peters dissenting. 2. Curry's Plumbing and Heating parking zone request. City Administrator Ayre presented a report with recommended action from Police Chief Hays that 30 minute parking signs be installed in front of Curry's business. Moved by Baker, seconded by Peters that City Administrator be authorized to install 30 minute parking signs and paint curb green, in front of Curry's and also in front of Siskiyou Laundry which was discussed earlier in the meeting. Carried unanimoUBly~ ~~itham stated that he had received a phone call from Mr. Ken Hooper, of Tooley's Real Estate, stating that the intersection of Palm and Siskiyou is very dangerous due to parked cars on Siskiyou blocking the view. Lewis stated the exit from Britt Center on to Siskiyou is the same type of situation. Kerr stated he felt that there should be noU turn on Siskiyou. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Ward to paint curb yellow and allow no parking for one car length in each direction on Siskiyou at the intersection of Palm and the Traffic Committee be directed to study similar problems, especially regarding Siskiyou Boulevard and be authorized to take necessary action. Carried unanimously. 3. City Administrator Ayre presented a letter from William Dawl:ins, President of Oak Knoll Golf Club, Inc. requesting the Council to give them a statement to the effect that they have performed properly under the terms of their lease and permission to pledge the stock of Oak Knoll Golf Club, Inc, and therefore the lease t Commonwealth, Inc. for $50,000 interim financing. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the requests be granted at.a City Administrator Ayre be directed to write a letter to Oak Knoll Golf Club, Inc. informing them of this action. On roll call, carried unanimously. . .. .~ Council Meeting Minutes -4- October ,6, 1964 4. City Administrator Ayre reported on County's participation in freeway interchange lighting stating that the County has deferred the matter for budget consideration next year. The temporary lighting plan on Highway 66 is waiting approval. LIST OF BILLS AND CLAIMS: 1. Recorder Bartelt presented bills in the amount of $64,035.98 and payrolls in the amount of $45,822.92 for payment. Moved by Peters seconded by Kerr that bills and payrolls be paid. On roll call, carried unanimously. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS: 1. Attorney Skerry presented Ordinance #1364 dispensing with an election within the City of Ashland with regard to the desir- ability of annexing certain property located in territory contiguous to the City of Ashland, known as Quiet Village Subdivision #3 and establishing the 10th of November, 1964 8:00 P. M. as the date for a public hearing. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that the November meetings be set for November 10th and 24th. Carried unanimously. Moved by Lewis, seconded by Whitham that under a suspension of the rules, Ordinance #1364 be passed to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried unanimously. Moved by Ward, seconded by Whitham that Ordinance #1364 be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously. 2. Attorney Skerry presented a resolution authorizing sale of Lithia Auto Court buildings. The Council agreed to discuss this with the Park Commission at thei.r joint meeting of October 13th. There being no further business the Council unanimously agreed to adjourn SUbject to the call of the Mayor. 11:~~ W. E. Bartelt, Recorder In