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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19600114 ~ City Couucil Special Meeting Aspen, Colorado ~Ja~r~ ~ ~96~ ~ A special meeting of the Aspen City Comucil was called to order by Mayor Garrish at 7:30 PM with ~ouncilmen Anderson~ Beyer, Braun and James, City Treasurer Hall and City Clerk Mrs. Hoffmann present. Attorney Stewart had not been informed of the meeting and was not present. Bill Dunaway of the Aspen Times attended the meeting. Minutes of the previous regular meeting of January ~ 1960 were read, and are to be reread for acceptance at the January 18 meeting. The Treasurer reported that he was working on the books after having conferred %~ith The auditor, M~. Handy. A motion was made by Motion Councilman Anderson and seconded by Councihan Beyer: Mr. Handy to appoint Daniel M. Handy of Glenw~od Springs as City Auditor. Mobion accepted unanimously. appt Clerk to write to M~. Handy re closing of books and explanation of budget to Council. Auditor Discussed - Condition of radio in Police car. Jo?m Oyharcabal was present at request of Council and said present radio installation was not correct and suggested using sets such as are now used by Aspen Ski Corporation and TV. It was suggested that one man be appointed to contact Sheri~ Herwick to find out where to write for more information. Ym. Braun was ap- pointed. Oyharcabal will give demonstration to Braun on his suggested installation. Correspondence: application from A. =. Robmson for Cmty Magmstrate, applmcatmca from Chuck I~faddington for Cit~ctor discussed. Guido Mayer had previously indicated verbally his application as City Magistrate. Definite appointment of Police Nag~str~ postponed Discussed - Do apartments and homes rented for less than a month come mnder Improve- ment Tax Ordinance.w~+~$ey~e~ and James to check ordinance. Co~cilman James tentatively appointed as City/IH~p~tor. Discussed - Suggestion was made to Bill Dunaway to draw the public's attention to the fact they are paying for the sewer but those not yet attached are not benefiting therefrom. The fairness of the $5.O0 inspection fee discussed - no action taken. Also~ a previous motion had provided that the street signs would be maintained by the City. Mayor Garrish will contact Breezy Zordell regarding this. Councilman James reported that the matter of re-organization of City Ordinances is receiving attention. Tentative appointments- Inspector of Streets mud Alleys - Councilman Anderson. ~ilding Inspector - Mayor Garfish will contact Jim .Markal~uuas Electrical Inspector -" " " " Teleo Caparella Tentative-Committees : Ordinance Committee - James and Beyer - to contact Mr. Robison re combinatima to vault in O~era House. Building Committe for City Buildings - hold up - money set aside and Planning in budget for remodellin~ hall .in Armory. Zoning/Committee - Bill Beyer-Counciiman Bill Dunaway Herbert Bayer Fred Glidd~ John Doremus Board of Adjustment- Fred Braun, Councilman A1 Bishop F. Kalmus Steve Marolt Fred Glidden Utility Board Councilman Anderson Stan Bealmear Council wants full facts on Benedict ClaLm in East Aspen. John Hall to provide complete di$~sement of $200,000.00 Bond issue. %~rite Mr. Handy re closing of books and explanation on Water Dept. expenses. Report Mr. Beyer gave an account of the meeting ~ith t~e County Commissioners and Sheriff in the City-County joint meeting to co-ordinate protectica. The Sheriff offered service 2~ hfs a day for $100.00 protection a month and suggested that City force become more experienced in making out reports co-ordinatio~ charging prisoners. Suggestion- that Cris Kralt~k c~fer with council in a special meeting. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Delan~y are to draw up an agreement. printing · Mr. Anderson will bring in sample form of purchase or~.er so that form can be drawn up for/ Send bill to Blue Noodle for occupational tax from date business started through Dec. 31, 1959. Drain Pipe Send letter to Aspen Company informing them that Council feels the drain pips on East side Opera House of Opera House constitutes hazard and immediate action should be taken on their part. Request inventoz~y ~ equipment and payroll list from Electric and Water Departments. Committee Committee appointment - for City Achministrator information- Councilmen Anderson~ Beyer and City Admin. Braun. Information Meeting adjourned.