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<br /> Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the segregations. Motion car-- Cdmm
<br /> ried unanimously. ,11/22/72
<br /> Approve
<br /> J.' Notice of Hearing, PUC, Regulating Cable Television as Public utility - Copies of
<br />. the notice were previously distributed to Council members. Hearing is scheduled
<br /> 'for December 13, 1972, 9:30 a.m. in the State Office Building in Salem, Oregon
<br /> (Room 36) and is for the purpose of investigating whether the Public utility Co~
<br /> missioner should regulate cable television as a public utility. The City's
<br /> acti vi ty in this area is franchise of cable television provi ding for review of
<br /> rate structure and it is felt any effort to regulate by the PUC would not remove
<br /> the City's ability to franchise. Staff takes no position - occasional complaints
<br /> on the inability of the cable system to service areas or about quality of service
<br /> have usually received successful attention.
<br /> Consensus was that before final action is taken by the PUC there will be further
<br /> notice of intended action and an opportunity for the City to act if de.emed neces-
<br /> , sary, but that it would be appropriate to follow the proceedings.
<br /> Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that staff direct communication to the
<br /> League of Oregon Ci ties asking that they observe the proceedings on behalf of Comm
<br /> the city of Eugene and present a City position regarding the rentention of fran- '11/22/72
<br /> chising authority. Motion carried unanimously. Approve
<br /> K. Application for City Use of BankAmericards-., Memo from the Finance Director was read ~
<br /> recommending use of.BankAmericard by Ci ty personnel for purchases under $50 rather ,
<br />-_ than the present system of Field Purchase Order. The recommendation was based on
<br /> the increasing volume of work in the accounts payable and purchasing divisions,
<br /> better control of small purchases through use of BankAmeri card, and savings in
<br /> time and money.
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<br /> Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt a resolution implementing use
<br /> I of BankAmericard as recommended.
<br /> Councilman Williams questioned the legal liability of the City in the use..of
<br /> BankAmericard. Manager replied it would be the same as in the present use of
<br /> : field purchase orders, once the order is signed the Ci ty is obligated for the I
<br /> . purchase.
<br /> Finance Director further explained, in answer to questions from Council members, I
<br /> ' that there is no finance charge involved if accounts are paid within 25 days,
<br /> discount lost on the types of small purchases made under this procedure would be I
<br /> , negligible and more than offset by the savings in the accounting process, vendors i
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<br /> contacted appear to favor the change since they will recei ve their money more ! Comm
<br /> qui ck1 y than under the Ci ty , s payment schedule. I
<br /> 111/22/72
<br /> , Approve
<br /> Vote was taken on the motion to approve. Motion carried unanimously. I
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<br />. ~L. Csuncil Minutes as circulated - October 24, 1972
<br /> Councilman Bradshaw asked correction of the final vote on adopting Resolution
<br /> No. 2114 - Requiring affidavit re: Non-discrimination in service and membership
<br /> for affirmative recommendation for liquor license applications (page 5, October 24,
<br /> ,1972). The corrected vote will show: Motion defeated, Councilmen Beal, Campbell,
<br /> and Bradshaw voting aye; Councilmen Mohr, McDonald, Teague, Williams, and Hershner
<br /> voting no.
<br /> Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve the October 24, 1972
<br /> Council minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
<br /> M.Election Results - Mayor Anderson recognized the presence of Neil Murray, newly
<br /> elected councilman from Ward III, and expressed appreciation to Ken Higgins for
<br /> his work ,as chairman of a group working for passage of City ballot measures.
<br /> Mr: Anderson suggested an orientation session to acquaint new members with Council Comm
<br /> policies and procedures, and it was agreed to schedule the session for Monday, 11/8/72
<br /> December 4, 1972, 7:30 p.m. Affirm
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<br /> N. Council Meeting, December 25 - It was understood the second Council meeting in Comm
<br /> December, which would fall on Christmas day, will be held on December 18. 11/8/72
<br />e Affirm
<br /> -7 o. Proposal for Labor Relations Advisory Corrmdssion - Irving Fletcher, secretary-
<br /> treasurer of the Lane County Labor Council, AFL-CIO, presented a recommendation
<br />- from the Labor Council's Executive Board that the City Council establish a Labor
<br /> Relations Advisory Corrmdssion to act as an advisory group to the Ci ty Council in
<br /> all matters affecting labor relations with the City, the composition of the com-
<br /> mission to be so apportioned as to fairly reflect the interests of labor, manage-
<br /> . ment, and the pUblic interest. Mr. Fletcher said the proposed corrmdssion would
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