HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-23-63362 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 23, 1963 The City Counci 1 convened i n regu 1 ar sess ion i n the Counci 1 Chambers at 8:00 P.M. wi th Hayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner, Buxton, and Banker present. Councilman Smalley was absent. ELECTION OF CITY CLERK PRO TEMPORE On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Wagner, Councilman Buxton was unanimously elected City Clerk Pro Tempore. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of October 16, 1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the Payroll Warrants for the period of October 15th to 23rd be approved in the amount of $31,891.70. DISCUSSION OF STREET NUMBER CHANGES ON HELEN AVENUE Acting City Manager Kruth presented a proposed plan for re- numbering residences fronting along Helen Avenue from Mendocino Drive to Doolin Creek. The City Council discussed the proposed changes, and expressed general approval, but questioned i-F the changes would not confuse Christmas mail if made at this time. Kruth was directed to investigate this possibility and coorinate the program with the Post Office. The Council would consider final action upon resubmittal with concurrence of the Post Office. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT DRAINAGE PROJECT ALONG NORTH SIDE OF SEWAGE TREATMENT OXIDATION PONDS Acting City F~anager Kruth recommended City participation in a joint drainage project with Sterling Norgard along the north boundary of the sewage oxidation ponds. Under the plan a 6I' leach line would be installed mn Norgard's property, parallel to the ponds to .convey any pond seepage and natural subsurface water to the r~ver. The U. S. Soil Conservation Department would provide 50% of the cost of the project which was estimated to cost $2,000.00. Norgard requested the City bear 25% of the project cost with City's share not to exceed $500.00. On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman Buxton, i't was unanimously carried the City contribute to the cost of this project up to one quarter of the amount, not to exceed $500.00. COMPLAINT OF NUISANCE RESULTING FROM AIRCRAFT OPERATION AT AIRPORT Mr. Jack Baskerville, representing a group of residents at a Trailer Park at 1201 Redwood Highway south, presented a complaint to the Council concerning operation of aircraft at the Airport which result in dust, wind and noise nuisances to adjacent residents. According to complainants, aircraft presently run up engines and check out aircraft directly east of the Trailer Park, with the propellor wash often directed at the Court. It was suggested another location for this pre- flight checkup could be designated further north and thereby eliminate the probl~:m. The Council directed the matter be referred to the Airport Commission for investigation and remedial steps if these are warranted. MINUTES OF THE NEETIHG OF THE COU?tCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 23, 196.3 - PAGE 2 PRESS DEMOCRAT ARTICLE ON UKIAH AIRPORT Hr. Kruth called the Council's attention to a full page article on the Ukiah Airport published by the Press Democrat on October 20, 1963. The paper was complimented on its fine presentation of the Ukiah Airport. LETTER FROM SENATOR COLLIER REGARDING AIRPORT CONFERENCE Portions of a letter from Senator Collier were read compliment- ing City Attorney Irish and City Manager Cash on their presentation of Ukiah Airport probelms before the Joint Legislative Committee on transportation and Public Utilities in Redding on October 14th. MAYOR RUNKEL Mayor Runkel questioned if Ukiah Glass Company had given notice when they would vacate the City owned buildin9 at Mason and Smith Streets. No date has been given as yet. Mayor Runkel suggested that Council should begin to consider what should be done with the buildin9 when empty. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel de- clared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. 363 ATTEST: C~'~ !~LERK '~R6 ~T'E~PdRE