Minutes for the Regular Meeting Ashland City Council
The council meeting addressed several key issues. An ordinance amending water connection regulations outside city limits was postponed indefinitely due to complexity. Public hearings on new transportation, wastewater, and water systems development charges were moved to a later date. Vacancies on various city commissions were announced. The Planning Commission's annual presentation highlighted ongoing projects, including wildfire land designation expansion, housing needs assessment, and infill strategies. A resolution was approved declaring the canvass of the November 8, 2016 election. Public forum comments included concerns about fossil fuel divestment, city administrator priorities, and the process surrounding the previous city administrator's resignation. Consent agenda items were approved, with some items discussed individually. Annual appointments to the Citizen Budget Committee and Municipal Audit Commission were postponed to the following month. The reappointment of Roberta Stebbins to the Municipal Audit Commission and the appointment of Dennis Slattery as liaison were approved. A look ahead review was conducted, and announcements were made regarding a climate action plan open house and a food drive.