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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19620730 Aspen, Colorado Special Meeting, Aspen City Council July 30, 1962 The meeting convened at 5:00 PM with Mayor Garfish, Councilmen Beyer, Moor~, Newell and Zordel, and City Administrator Humphrey present. Present aluo were Police Chief Baker, and Marshals Ricks, Sturgeon and McCune, also Marshal Davis and Gary McFadden. Hod Nicholson, representing the Fire District referred to the fire calls, and said that Sheriff HerwiCk had informed him that he could no longer handle them. Mr. Nicholson ~ire Calls' said the Fire District is paying the Sheriff $200.00 a month for this service. He had disCusSed with Mr. Humphrey the possibility of setting up a system in the City Hall to be handled during business hours, and he asked for discussion on the matter of handling the Calls at other times. It was suggested that Council and Mr. Humphrey give this matter consideration and a special meeting was arranged for Tuesday, July 31, at 5:00 PM. Mayor G~rrish referred to the requirement in the Aspen Code for conduit installation and Mr. Woods, who is building a lodge for Lefty Brinkman, was present. Jim Markalunas Amendment read the provisions from the Ordinance. After discussion, a motion was made by Beyer, Romex- SeConded by Moore, to amend Section 4 - 2 - 2 of the Official Code of Aspen, to provide Aspen Code that ail H Occupancy construction not exceeding two stories may use either romex or conduit electrical installation ( As romex meets the requirements of the National mlectrzc Code). Motion Carried unanimously. Markalunas will work with Attorney Stewart on the preparation of the amendment. Bids On digging, iaying and backfilling were then read by Mayor darrish: Dooger Digging Excavating Contractors - 1303 Ft. $1,494.00 Grant and Oompany '~' 2,280.25 Merrill Construction Co. 1303 at 1.80 2,345.40 Discussed - Bond ~equirement and completion time - 15 days - and a motion was made Bid - by Zordel, seconded by Beyer, to require a bond, and award the contract to Dooger Digging Dooger Digging for $1,494,00~ as the lowest bidder. Motion carried unanimously, for waterline Chief Baker then asked for advice on stop signs~, and said he felt that yield right of way signs would be better. Discussed, and map was displayed showing proposed location~ Stop and signs. It was decided that a 15 mile per hour sign should be posted at the school area Yield signs and Council indicated approval of the proposed locations and signs as indicated on th~ map. Mayor Garfish referred to street lights being out one n~ght, and Baker said police h Dog control- had been called on a road block. Mayor Garfish requested better enforcement of the dog Trash control Ordinance, and also said that the Police should inspect all~ys for trash accumu- lation, and follow this up~ He also said they should report to the ~zty Administrator when street signs are down or missing. Mayor Garfish referred to disturbance caused by two men at the auction on Bastille Day, and he said he had signed a complaint of disorderly conduct, and that he had been informed by Police Magistrate Meyer that ~case had not come to court but had been "fixed Hearing up". Marshal Glen Ricks~said he had not been present at the incident, but had been called Disorderly in by Mayor Garfish. He said he had called Guido Meyer to sign warrant, but the latter Conduct had not done so. Attorney Stewart outlined the proceedings according to law, and Mayor :.~ case. Garfish instructed Mr. Stewart to arrange for a hearing in Justice of the Peace Michael's Court. Mr. Stewart suggested that Council as a body talk with Guido Meyer, as a City Officer is involved and proper procedure has not been followed. As the six month's probationary period has passed, a motion was made by Zordel, Baker- seconded by Beyer, to approve the permanent appointment of Roy Baker as Chief of Police. Police Chief~ Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Baker referred to crime schools to be conducted in the area and Council approved CrimeSchool. er attendance by members of the Force as provided ih the Budget. Mr. Ricks referred to need for fire extinguisher, and Council approved the purchase thereof. Fire extznguish Councilman Beyer referred to articles in Aspen Times covering water reports, and Water Mr. Humphrey is to obtain copies of the State Board of Health reports. Reports. Mayor Garfish read letter sent by Councilman Moore to Bob Sprague re the negotiations Tel. Co. with the telephone company, and action was withheld pending Attorney Stewart's report on franchise. the franchise. A request from Beck and Bishop to place coke machine on widewalk was denied as being contrary to Ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM upon motion by Zordel seconded by Beyer.