HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-0721 REG MINMINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CiTY COUNCIL
JULY 21, 1970
The regular meeting of tile City Council was held in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall, on the above date. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor McKeen. All Councilmen. were
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
~t was moved by Bailer, seconded by Dodge that the minutes of
the July 7, 19'70, regular meeting and July 13, 1970, special
meeting be accepted and placed on file. ~!otlon carried
unanimously.
DEPARTMENTAl_ REPORTS:
It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstarter that the
departmental reports for the month of June .be accepted and
placed on file. Motion carried unanimously.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. Finance & Property Committee
Chairman Roberts indicated that the committee recommended
exchange of property with Coastal Dynamics Corporation far
property located in fhe Industrial Park area. There was some
discussion regarding use of ~he subjec~ property, etc.
It was moved by Robarts, seconded by Jones that the exchange
of property be made. On roll call, carried 5-1, with Bailer
absta!ning.
Chairman Roberts reported that it was ~he commlttee's recom-
mendation that payment of fee for legal services in connection
with the recall be made to Harry A. Skerr¥, Jr. in the amount
of $400. It was moved by Roberts that the ccmmittee~s
recommenJation be adopted. There was brief discussion concerning
whether or not the duties performed by fhe City Attorney in
connection wi'ih the recall were over and above what might be
considered a retaining fee. City Attorney Scannell indicared
thaf he felt the $400 to be an extraordinary fee. The motion
was seconded by Roble. Jones Tndicatad his opposition to paymen~
of ~be fee, stating that he felt the Council bad to hire
additional attorneys because the City Attorney, Harry Skerry,
then ~elt that he could not bandie the matter, due to his
personal involvement with ~-he concerned sJeff members. Foliov. lng
more discussiol~, o~: roll ca[i, carried 4-2, with Jones and
Willstatter dissenting.
Council Minutes -2- July 2I, 1970
b. Public Service Committee
Chairman Roble reported that he and Jones attempted to
investigate the condition at 415 Wightman Street; however
they received no answer to their knocks, at both front and
back doors. The committee recommended that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for seltlement. Considerable
discussion followed. City ATtorney Scannel suggested that
the property be posted as a nuisance and the propert'y owner
advised to take care of the matter within a specified length
of time. If this is not done by the property owner, the City
will take care of the matter at the expense of the property
owner. Acting Administrator Biegel also recommended posting
the property as outlined by fhe City Attorney. It was moved
by Roble, seconded by Bailer that staff's recommendation be
adopted. On roll call, ca~'ried unanimously.
Chairman Roble reported that he and Jones went to see Mrs. Balog
concernigg her complaint of motorcycle noise at Lithia Springs
~rack. Mrs. Balog informed ~hem that she had worked out an
agreement with the Lancer Motorcycle Club and, until something
happens which conflicts wi~h ihe agreement, she is satisfied
with the arrangement.
Chairman Roble reported that he and Acting Administrator Biegel
me~ witk Mr. John Williams from t~e Oregon insurance Rating
Bureau and Mr. Franzen, Deputy Fire Marshal concerning covering
of the rear of the buildings on the Plaza. The agencies
agreed that anything the City might do to remove the present
conditions would be to our advantage. They indicated tl~at
any sort of combustible covering would not af~ec~ ~he City's
insurance rating and suggested that the City utilize an
alternate pattern of flammable, noncombustible~ flammable, etc.
They felt that the proposed plans which call for a street
from Winburn Way ~o and through North Main would be advantageous
to the City as far as police and ~ire vehicle accessibility
is concerned. It was moved by Wii!statter, seconded by Bailer
that the Public Service Committee report be accepted, with the
exception tha~ '~he title for #3 on the agenda be eliminated
(Zoning Change for Plaza Project). Mc~icn carried unanimously.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REFIORTS: None
COMMUNICATIONS:
I. Memo dated July 13, 1970, from Developmen~ Coordinator
Soderberg requesting formal approval of design development
plans submitted by Mitchell and McAr~hur ~t was moved by
Dodge, seconded by Willstat~er that the plans be accepted
as outlined. On roll call, carried unanimously.
2. Development Commission Minu~es of May 22 and 29, 1970
Bailer asked if anything had been done regarding Tommy Parker's
offer of use o~ h!s equipment-. Acting Administrator Biege!
Council Minutes
July 21, 1970
explained that, if the contractor will a owsuch use,
Mr. Parker's equipment will be used when the project is
underway. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Willstatter
that the Development Commission Minutes of May 22 and 29,
1970, be accepted and placed on file. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Planning Commission Minutes of june 8, 1970 -
Willstatter maoe reference to Item #! under Committee
Reports which indicates that Jim Busch would discuss
the matter of fence location on City right-of-way with
Council on June 16, 1970. Willsta~ter pointed out that
Mr. Busch did no~ discuss the matter on that date with
Council and emphasized that Council is still awaiting
guidance and direction from the Planning Commission on
the matter. Public Works Director Alsing indicated that
this was discussed at the last Planning Commission meeting
and a recommendation on the matter would be forthcoming.
It was moved by Bailer, seconded by Dodge that the
Planning Commission minute~ of June 8, 1970, be accepted
and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Acting Administrator Biegel requested that staff be
authorized to call for bids for a transformer for the student
union building at the college. it pointed out that it usually
takes from six to eight months for delivery. E~timated cost
is $5,000, $4,500 will be reimbursed by the contractor.
It was moved by Willstatter, seconded by Bailer that staff
be instructed to advertise for bids ~or the transformer.
On roll call, carried unanimously.
5. Acting Administrator Biegel indicated that a petition
had been received for curb, gutter and paving of Glendower.
It was moved by Bai er, seconded by Willstatter that a resolution
be presented at the Auguet 4, !970, meeting setting a hearing
oB the matter. Mot on carried unanimously.
6. Acting Administrator Biegel indicated that a petition had
been received requesting vacatilon o~ a portion of Union Stree~
between Auburn and iowa Streets. The petition was signed by
Ed B. Hendricks, 534 Auburn Street. Following brief discussion,
it was moved by Bailer that the matter be referred to the
Streets & Traffic Committee. it was pointed out that the
matter has already been to the Streets & Traffic Committee
and the recommei~dstion at that time was to pave part of the
street (Auburn] rather than not paving the entire street at
all. Bailer withdrew his motion at thi~ time. Public Works
Director Alsing explained that he wouid rather have Auburn
Street paved before Union is vacated; he explained that a
tra~Pic hazard does ex~s~ on Union at the present lime.
Wi!lstatter moved, and Bailer seconded that staff's recom~iendation
be adopted (that Union not be vacated until Auburn is paved).
On roll call, carried unanimously.
Council Minutes -4- July 21, 1970
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Unfinished Business:
1. Award of bid on cast iron pipe, valves and fittings -
A memo dated July 20, 1970, from Finance Director Nelson
recommended that the following be approved by Council:
pipe U.S. Pipe & Foundry, $25,550.60; fittings Hinds
Supply, $2,286.09; valves - Water Works Supply, $3,126.21.
It was moved bv Bailer, seconded by Willstatter that the
apparent low b ds be approved. On roll call, carried
unanimously.
New & Miscel aneous Business:
I. Salary of Recorder/Treasurer - Staff recommended that
if present Recorder continues in office and assumes duties
of Treasurer, annual salary would be $11,100; if new Recorder
is elected, salary would be $860 per month for first six
months; following thaf time, $925 per month for an annual
Salary of $11,100. It was moved by Bailer, seconded by
Jones that staff's recommendaff~on be accepted. On rol~
call, carried urlanimously.
Ord nancos, Resolutions & Contracts:
I. C ty Aftorney Scannell read resolution setting August 4,
1970, at 8 p.m. 'for hearing regarding curb, gutter and pa~ing
of Perk Street from Talent irrigation Ditch south to c~ty limits.
Following some discussion, two minor corrections were made fo
the resolution; changing Crestview Street to Crestview Drive
and amending the curb, gutter and paving from Parl{ Street
"from existing paving," It was moved by Bailer, seconded by
Willstatter that' the rules be suspended and resolutioi': passed
to second reading by title only. On roll call, carried
unanimously. Follcwing second reading by title only, it was
moved by Willstatter, seconded by Dodge that the resciution
be adopted. On roll call, carried unanimously.
There Doing no further business, the meeting was adjourned
subject to the call of the Mayor.
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