HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-0629 SPECIAL MINMINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING
AS!tLAND CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 29, 1970
A special meeting of the City Council was held in the City
Council Chambers, City Flail, on the above date. The meeting
was called to order by Council Chairman Bailer. All Councilmen
were present. Mayor McKeen was absent for the first ten minutes
of the meeting.
HEARING ON 1970-71 BUDGET:
Finance Director Nelson made a cla~ificatiop in regard to
the Parks Fnnd--he explained that DOR stands for Bureau of
Outdoor Recreation and is involved ~¢ith the development of
the upper pUttion of Lithia Park near the Myers property.
No objections being presented, it was moved by Roberrs,
seconded by iVi!Istatter that the ]970-71 operating budget as
proposed be adopted. On roll call, carried ~nanimously.
Acting City Administrator Bjegel presented a petition and
drawing from ,ljm Parsons to vacate alley from Hersoy to
So,~thern Pacific Railroad right-of-~ay. Public Works Director
Alsing reported th:tt the subject alley is not open at the
present time. It was moved by Roberrs, seconded by
Wi!]statter that a oublic hearing be set on the matter for
july 21, 1970. On roll call, carried unanimously.
(Mayor McKeen presiding) Acting City Administrator Biegel
presented several fund transfers necessary in the 1969-70
budget. Following emuneration of these t-r'ansfers, it was
moved by Willstatter, seconded by Dodge that they be referred
to the Finance and PropertX Committee for study and recom~,~end:,tien.
Motion csrrie~ unanimously.' (Memo dateO .june 29, 1970.)
Acting City Administrator Biegel presented a letter dated
June 22, !970, fxom James M. Rang!and, Chairman, Sign Review
Board, requesting amendments to the final draft of the
Sign Ordinance, #1.588, as amended by Sign Ordinance, #16501
Mr. Biegel poin~e~ out that there had been over ~0 changes
in the original erdin~:rlcc; Ordinance ~1588 repeals #1S03,
which was already repealed by #1541. He suggested that the
entire ordinance he written again and that a new ordinance
should repeal #]54!, ~1650, #1607 and #1599. Following some
discussion, it was move<~ by Bailer, seconded by Dodge th~:t the
matter bc referred to the Finance and Prcperty Committee for
study and recommendation.
At this time, Mr. Cliff ~'.oran indicatec! to
business people in to~,'n a~e satisfied with
it was adopted.
Council that the
the ordinance as
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Bailer pointed out that the ordinance would be rewritten
exactly as it had been finalized. On motion to refer to
Finance and Property Committee, carried unanimously.
Acting City Administrator Biegel presented a letter dated
June 23, 1970, from the American Legion Post 14 requesting
waiver of bond a~d license fee for a youth benefit dance
at the Ashland National Guard Armory, Friday, July 3, 1970.
It was moved by Willstatter, seconded by Dodge that the
request be granted. On roll call, carried unanimously.
Acting City Administrator Biegel presented a letter dated
June 23, 1970, from the Director of Portland State University
indicating that 'the preliminary field count for the City of
Ashland is 12,280. The letter explained that the figure
is not an official count and will not be used for allocation
of state shared revenues. There was some discussion regarding
contacting the University to inform them that the figure is
low and should be under investigation, since revenues are
dependent upon population count, etc.
Acting City Administrator Biegel presented a memorandmn
dated June 26, 1970, from Police Chief Hays regarding
recommendation fo~ July 4th operation of Wiiliams Bread
Childrens' Trolley. The memo indicated that the trolley
would be permitted to operate on %Vlnburn Way between Nutley
and the police station on the park sidc of the street between
11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by
Dodge that the Council gran~ the Williams Bread Company the
right to operate the trolley as proposed. On roll call,
carried unanimously.
It was moved by Bailer~ seconded by Willstatter that funds
be authorized to pay travel expenses of City Administrator
applicants. On roll call, carried unanimously. Acting
Administrator Biegel indicdted that five applicants would be
interviewed.
Acting City Adn~inistrator Biegel recommended to Council that
the audit for next year be given to Tischhauser, Bubb &
Company, CPA for $3,600. Considerable discussicn followed.
Dodge asked Mr. Biegel if a survey could be done to see if
the audit could be completed more economically by someone
from the state. Mr. Biegel explained that he had contacted
the state and they bad indicated that it would probatlly cost far
more than $3,600 for the same audit.
It was moved by Roberrs, seconded by Bailer that the Acting
City Administrator's recom:nendation be accepted. Following
more discussion, on roll call, carried ~-1, with Willstatter
dissenting. Willstatter indicated he would like to have
the survey made prior to giving the audit to Tischhauser,
Bubb & Company.
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June 29, 1970
Mr. Biegel indicated that an ordinance adopting the 1970-71
Budget will be presented at the next regular meeting.
Acting City Administrator Biegel presented a lease jgreement
between the City of Ashland and Crater National Bank in regard
to housing a transformer vault for the Ashland Branch of
Crater National Bank. Following reading of agreement by
Mr. Biegel, it was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstatter
that the City Administrator be authorized to submit the
agreement to Crater National Bank for signature. On roll call,
carried unanimonsly.
Acting City Administrator Biegel read ordinance establishing
and fixing discounts for the electrical services, water
services and sewer services for certain employees of the City
of Ashland. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstarter
that the rules be suspended and ordinance passed to second
reading by title only. ]'here ~as considerable discussion
regarding whether or not the City Council should be included
with permanent employees to receive the discounts, Willstatter
pointed out that he would like to be exempt from the discount
since his residence is also his place of business. FollowinA
moxe discl~ssion, it was dec~ded that Mr. Willstatter would be
included with the Council in the discount; hLix,~ever, his discount
would be pro-rated. Jones indicated that be would like to
have Council consider excluding the dep~rtment heads from the
discount.
On roll ca]], carried 4-], with Jones dissenting. Following
second reading by title only, it was moved by Bailer, seconded
by Dodge that Ordinance No. 16SS be adopted. On roll call,
carried unanimously.
];here being no further bus%nesB~ the meeting was adjourned
subject to the call of the Mayor.
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