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ADJOIW'.!ED ':Ei::TI":G
OCTOBER 27, 1964
An adjourned !'leeting of the Council of the Ci ty of Ashland ,<as held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall on the above date. Th~ ~eetinr. was called to order at
7: 30 p. II. by "ayor Richard L. ":eill. Present - Council1'len Baker, :Cerr, \'lard, Le~lis
and \'!hi tham. Absent - Councilman Peters.
AIRPORT
City Administrator Ayre stated that the urimary puroose of this meeting was to
discuss the Ashland "unicinal Airport.
Ayre presented the nroposed lease a'Oreement between the City and Ferrell Flyinr.
Service as fixed base onerator, and stated that he and the City Attorney had
carefully "one over the lease with '~r. Ferrell's attorney, had made several
revisions and were now in a'Oreement. Ayre summarized the lease agreement for
the Council. "oved by Lewis, seconded by ~'lard that the City enter into said
agree1'lent with Ferrell Flying Service. On roll call, carried unanimously.
City Administrator Ayre reported to the Council that five consulting enrineers
have expressed interest in the Ashland Airnort nroject, all of whoI!' are known
to the State and have had experience with air,.,orts.
Ayre stated that the State Board of Aeronautics had contacted him and as a result
of a direction of the Iloard te its staff to assist the City of Ashland with it's
airport project, they have offered to take over the administration of the airport
project, including selection of an enrineering consultant, resubmi tting the
annlication for federal aid, etc. Ayre also stated that there would be no demand
for joint ownership or control in exchanre for the State's assistance. ,loved by
Lewis, seconded by "lard, that the Ci ty Administrator proceed to prepare a
resolution, or whatever necessary notification the State would require, accepting
their offer of assistance. On roll call, carried unanimously.
City Administrator Ayre stated that he had met with the County Commissioners
Friday, October 23, "Ii th rCf.ard to obtaining financial assistance from the County
for the airport project. He stated that the Commissioners had shm<ed interest
but the County budrct for this fiscal year would not allow funds for this project.
The County Co!!',missioncrs assured r.lr. Ayre that it would be taken into consideration
durine budret nre,.,aration for next fiscal year. rloved by Lewis, seconded by Kerr
that a resolution be pre,.,ared to state the Council's desire to obtain financial
assistance from the County. On roll call, carried unanimously.
HOSPITAL
City Administrator Ayre stated that he had negotiated with several Architects
for architectural services on the proposed hospital addition. These negotiations
will be summarized by the City Administrator and submitted at the next regular
Council 1'leetine. The Council a<,reed to hold a joint meetinr wi th the Hos"i tal
Board for further discussion of this matter.
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Cctober 27, 1964
REALTY CO!l~.lITTEE
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Councilman '.1ard re?orted for the Realty Committee on the Edgerton property Clhich
was offered to the City by ~',r. Galey. "lard stated that the pro?erty i3 not needed
by the City at this time and the committee recommends that the offer be rejected.
'loved by Ilard, seconded by Lewis that the offer be rejected, carried unanimously.
Ward also presented the repoi:'t on the offer by '1. E. Frey to purchase City owned
property at 616 Normal :Avenuej The Committee felt that the terms outlined
by r,li:'; Frey were reasonable and acceptable provided the down nayment be increased
from $4250 to $5250 and ~~. Frey secure private financing on the balance within
90 days. Hoved by Ward, seconded by Lel.is that the property be sold to "lr. Frey
with the above conditions. On roll call, carried unanimously.
mSCELLANEOUS
City Administrator Ayre stated that the property adjoining the Fire station, now
owned by the Assembly of God Church, has been offered to the City at a price of
$20,000. He also stated that the possibility of usin[' this property with the
existing building as a police headquarters mi~ht be considered. Ayre stated
that before any consideration,was riven to purChasing the property, he would like
to be authorized to arrange for a representative of the Berkeley Police Department
to hell' reorganize and modernize our police de,artment. This would also help
anticipate the future needs of the nolice denart1'lent and shOl' if purchase of the
church property would be feasiable. Ayre also stated that the City of Berkeley
offers !'len in the financial field for the same service as the police. He stated
that our present financial nrocedures could be ~reatly imnroved and he would like
to have one of these experts assist the City. There would be no fee for having
these men give assistance to the City, only the cost of transportation and
lod['ing while in Ashland. 'loved by Lewis, seconded by "/hi than to have both
police and financial exnerts fron Berkeley to assist the City. On roll call,
carried unanimously. Also moved by Baker, seconded by Lewis to direct the City
Administrator to have an apnraisal !"ade On the chure!. nro!'erty. On roll call,
carried unanimously.
Ci ty Administrator Ayre stated that some inconsistencies have been discovered
regarding demand electric meters, also problems with sewer service charges and bulk
water meters. ;'foved by Lel'lis, seconded by Baker that these matters be referred
to the proper committee and City Administrator furnish reports. Carried unanimOUSly.
City Administrator Ayre reported that the International City f'anager's Association
is offering an educational film for sale or rent to organizations interested. The
Council directed Ayre to'arrange for a rental of the film after the first of
the year and also to contact clubs and organizations in the area that mi2ht be
interested.
City Administrator Ayre stated that he and "r. Bartelt had met I<ith local banks
to discuss the possibility of consolidating some accounts and placinr more money
on time deposits.
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October 27. 1964
City Administrator Ayre requested Cotmcil authorization to obtain credit cards,
such as Diners or American Express for convenience when travelinf, 0n City
bw;ine5s, "loved by Lewis, seconded by !'lilrd that City Administrator flyr" be
al'thori 7.ed to secure an appro~riate card. On roll call, carried unanimous 1)'.
C':, ty Administrator Ayre requested Council authori zation to negotiate for ;,1!)
addressograph-multigraph reproduction machine. He stated that this machine
I';0I1ld enable us to print our own forms and letterheads, thereby !'aving us
eonsioierable cost on reproduction work. Noved by \lard, seconded oy Kerr that
the City Adminis trator be authori zed to make necessary negotiations. On roll
call, carried unanim0113ly.
city Administrator Ayre reported that sev€l'al requests have been made for copies
of the zoning ordinance and zoning map. V,oved by Lewis; seconded by Baker that
the City Administrator make copies of the ordinance arid map and sell them for the
cost vi reproduction. '
Recorder Bartelt presented an apnlication from the Elk's club for renewal of
their liquor license. ~loved by Ward, seconded by tlhi tham that application
be approved.. On roll call carried unanimously.
There being no further business. the Council unanimously aQ'reed to :>.<ljol.,m subjec;t
to the call of the Hayor.
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