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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
DECEMBER 113, 2022
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was held in the
Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner at 6:31 p.m. on December 13,
2022.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Emelie Eaton Heidi Sparks
Michelle Mize
Casey Wheeler Iry Wilke
Richard Klose
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Herr
OTHER STAFF PRESENT: Brittney oorman, Administrative Assistant
Kelly Str, cker, Clerk/Treasurer
Kurt Maikegard, Public Works & Planning Director
Brent Pe:erican
, Fire Chief
Mayor Waggoner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES:
Motion by Council Member Wilke to appove the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 22, 2022, as presented, seconded by Council uncil Member Sparks. There was no public
comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six Council Members present
voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
• Police Department Monthly Report — Novem
Mayor Waggoner read into the record a resignation
from Mr. Baney, and a letter from the Chamber of C
COUNCIL DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE CO
PUBLIC HEARING:
• Public Hearing: An Ordinance Amending
Relating To The Construction Board Of App
Mayor Waggoner opened the public hearing and
2022.
from Council Member Mountsier, a letter
rce. All are attached to these minutes.
CATIONS: None.
ion 14.04 Of The Laurel Municipal Code
For The City Of Laurel
Staff to present the item.
Kurt Markegard, Public Works & Planning Director, Stated this ordinance is to remove the
Construction Board of Appeals. The City does not hae this board filled, nor have they had an
appeal filed; it is not required by State statute.
Mayor Waggoner opened the floor for public comr.
the public hearing were posted in the council chain
Mayor Waggoner asked three (3) times if there were
Mayor Waggoner asked three (3) times if there were
Mayor Waggoner stated that he would not have Staff
and stated that copies of the rules governing
proponents. There were none.
opponents. There were none.
to questions as there were none.
• Public Hearing: A Resolution Of TheCity i ouncil To Approve The Proposed Increase In
The Rates And Charges For The Users O The Municipal Solid Waste Facilities And
Equipment To Be Effective January 1, 2023.
Mayor Waggoner opened the public hearing and
Staff to present the item.
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Kurt Markegard, Public Works & Planning Director, briefly read the attached letter into the record.
Mayor Waggoner opened the floor for public comment and stated that copies of the rules governing
the public hearing were posted in the council chamber.
Mayor Waggoner asked times if there were any
Walter Widdis, 609 6`" Avenue, stated that this increase affects him personally and commercially, as
he is the pastor of the First Baptist Church. He stated �e supports this increase.
Mayor Waggoner read two letters of support. One
both are attached to these minutes.
Mayor Waggoner asked two (2) additional times if
Mayor Waggoner asked three (3) times if there were
Mayor Waggoner stated that he would not have Staff i
CONSENT ITEMS:
• Claims entered through December 9, 2022.
A complete listing of the claims and their amo
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 11/27
Brian Roat and one from Ray Feichtner, and
were any proponents. There were none.
opponents. There were none.
to questions as there were none.
is on file in the Clerk/Treasurer's Office.
totaling $246,744.73.
• Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of {July 19, 2022.
• Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of
• Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of
• Approval of Special Council Workshop
• Approval of Special Council Workshop
The Mayor asked if there was any separation of
2, 2022.
16, 2022.
of August 23, 2022.
of August 30, 2022.
items. There was none.
Motion by Council Member Klose to approv the consent items as presented, seconded by
Council Member Eaton. There was no public commInt or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All six Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR:
• Arbor Day 2023 Proclamation.
Mayor Waggoner read the 2023 Arbor Day pro
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
• Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of Nov
• Emergency Services Committee Minutes of
• Tree Board Minutes of November 17, 2022.
• Library Board Minutes of August 9, 2022.
• Library Board Minutes of September 13, 20
• Park Board Minutes of December 1, 2022.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE -
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
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22, 2022.
ober 28, 2022.
LIMIT): None.
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• Appointment of Sara Naylor and Fred Reiut� to the Laurel Fire Department.
Motion by Council Member Sparks to approve the appointment of Sara Naylor and Fred
Reiutz to the Laurel Fire Department, seconded by ouncil Member Wilke. There was no public
comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six Council Members present
voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Appointment of Mary Nelson to the Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30,
2027.
Motion by Council Member Wheeler to appi ove the appointment of Mary Nelson to the
Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2027, seconded by Council Member Wilke.
There was no public comment or council discussio i. A vote was taken on the motion. All six
Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 6 0.
• Appointment of Mike Kirschenmann to th Police Commission for a three-year term
ending April 30, 2025.
Motion by Council Member Mize to approve he appointment of Mike Kirschenmann to the
Police Commission for a three-year term ending A ril 30, 2025, seconded by Council Member
Wilke. There was no public comment or council disciu ssion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six
Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 6,.0.
• Appointment of Paul Kober to the Park Bard for a four-year term ending December
31, 2026.
Motion by Council Member Eaton to approve the appointment of Paul Kober to the Park
Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 202 , seconded by Council Member Wilke. There
was no public comment or council discussion. A v to was taken on the motion. All six Council
Members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Appointment of Jon Rutt to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31,
2026.
Motion by Council Member Wilke to approve the appointment of Jon Rutt to the Park Board
for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026, secorided by Council Member Sparks. There was no
public comment or council discussion. A vote was fitken on the motion. All six Council Members
present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Appointment of Iry Wilke to the Park Boa>rid for a four-year term ending December 31,
2026.
Motion by Council Member Klose to approve the appointment of Iry Wilke to the Park
Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 20215, seconded by Council Member Sparks. There
was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six Council
Members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Park Bard for a four-year term ending December
31, 2026.
Motion by Council Member Wheeler to approve the appointment of Evan Bruce to the Park
Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 20 6, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There
was no public comment or council discussion. A v to was taken on the motion. All six Council
Members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Y
year term ending December 31, 2024.
Motion by Council Member Mize to
Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board for a tv
by Council Member Wilke. There was no public
on the motion. All six Council Members present ,%
ne Historic Preservation Board for a two -
ve the appointment of Evan Bruce to the
ar term ending December 31, 2024, seconded
nent or council discussion. A vote was taken
aye. Motion carried 6-0.
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• Appointment of Janice Lehman to the L
December 31, 2026.
Motion by Council Member Eaton to apps
LURA — Advisory for a four-year term ending Dec
Wilke. There was no public comment or council dis
Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried
• Resolution No. R22-75: A Resolution Of
Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding I
• It was questioned what HB121 was.
Motion by Council Member Sparks to appro`
Member Wilke. There was no public comment or
motion. All six Council Members present voted aye.
• Resolution No. R22-76: A Resolution Of
Official Schedule Of Fees And Charges F
Previous Resolutions That Set Fees Or
Attached Hereto Upon Its Effective Date.
Motion by Council Member Wilke to approv
Member Sparks. There was no public comment or
motion. All six Council Members present voted aye.
• Resolution No. R22-77: A Resolution Of
Increase In The Rates And Charges For
Facilities And Equipment To Be Effective J
Motion by Council Member Klose to approv
Member Wilke. There was no public comment or
motion. All six Council Members present voted aye.
• Ordinance No. 022-07: An Ordinance
Municipal Code Relating To The Constri
Laurel (Second Reading)
Motion by Council Member Mize to adopt
Member Eaton. There was no public comment or a
the motion. Council Members Sparks, Wilke, Klose
carried 6-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Widdis stated The. First Baptist Church
Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
This Saturday is National Wreaths Across
Yellowstone National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: None.
MAYOR UPDATES:
Mayor Waggoner recently received a call from a F
car. Mr. Gauslow dropped everything to be able to
Next week the City will receive its check from the
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
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- Advisory for a four-year term ending
the appointment of Janice Lehman to the
er 31, 2026, seconded by Council Member
on. A vote was taken on the motion. All six
e City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
a-rdina House Bill 121.
Resolution No. R22-75, seconded by Council
Duncil discussion. A vote was taken on the
otion carried 6-0.
The City Council Of Intent To Adopt An
ir The City Of Laurel And Repealing All
harges That Conflict With The Schedule
Resolution No. R22-76, seconded by Council
.ouncil discussion. A vote was taken on the
otion carried 6-0.
City Council To Approve The Proposed
e Users Of The Municipal Solid Waste
Lary 1, 2023.
Resolution No. R22-77, seconded by Council
;ouncil discussion. A vote was, taken on the
[otion carried 6-0.
Amending Section 14.04 Of The Laurel
otion Board Of Appeals For The City Of
)rdinance No. 022-07, seconded by Council
,ncil discussion. A roll call vote was taken on
Wheeler, Mize, and Eaton voted aye. Motion
A: None.
LIMIT):
be hosting its annual Christmas Cantata
Day. They will be placing wreaths at the
;d mother who had locked herself out of her
her in her vehicle.
auction.
Council Minutes of December 13, 2022
Motion by Council Member Eaton to adjoi
Member Wilke. There was no public comment or
motion. All six Council Members present voted aye.
There being no further business to come before the ci
7:12 p.m.
Brittney
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Cour
of December 2022.
Attest:
e Stre r, lerk/Treasurer
Dave W
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the council meeting, seconded by Council
xncil discussion. A vote was taken on the
tion carried 6-0.
at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
tive Assistant
of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 27`h day
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December 9, 2022
Mayor David Waggoner
City of Laurel
PO Box 10
Laurel, MT 59044
Dear Mayor Waggoner,
I am tending my immediate resignation from the Laurel City
Committee, and the Public Works Committee.
ncil, Ward 4, the Emergency Services
Serving on the Laurel City Council for approximately ten years�was an honor, rewarding, and a learning
experience. I appreciated the opportunity to serve the citizen of Laurel.
Sincerely,
William G. Mountsier
901 Pennsylvania Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
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October 27, 2022
Re:
City Of
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana
.urel
Office of the Mayor
Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases to �e Considered by the City Council
Dear City of Laurel Resident:
The City of Laurel operates a Solid Waste Division tb
commercial properties inside the City limits. The City tr
Billings' landfill for disposal and must pay a set fee for
Increases in disposal fees, along with increased coq
replacement, necessitate that the City Council considers
with solid waste collection within the City.
The Solid Waste Division operates based upon the rates a
in the monthly water bills and are not supported by tax c
as low as possible, while maintaining its ability to serve
the City. Unfortunately, the current rates are inadequate
the need to replace worn-out refuse trucks. A recent refu
with a loan, as the current solid waste reserves would be
truck outright. The refuse truck on order has a price to
continue making daily trips to Billings to dispose of the 1
collects trash from all residential and
,ports the trash collected to the City of
;h ton for disposal at Billings' landfill.
of wages, fuel, vehicle repair, and
creasing rates for all properties served
I charges it collects, which are included
llars. The City strives to keep the rates
e residents and business owners within
i keep up with the City's expenses and
truck on order will have to be paid for
-pleted if the City tried to purchase the
of over $380,000.00 and is needed to
,sh collected within the City.
Please be advised that the decision to consider a rate increase is not made lightly. As Mayor of the
City of Laurel, I believe having the funds to operate the Solid Waste Department is in the best
interests of the citizens of Laurel.
The attached spreadsheet will give you a detailed explanation of the expenses and the revenues of
the Solid Waste Department, along with projected costs thiat the City could be facing if the trends
from the last few years are an indication of what we will a pect.
For your information, the current residential rate per m nth and the proposed increases are as
follows:
November 2022 $14.00 per month Current char es
December 2022 $17.00 per month $3.00 per moth increase
July
2023 $20.00 per month
$3.00 per
July
2024 $23.00 per month
$3.00 per
July
2025 $25.50 per month
$2.50 per
July
2026 $27.50 per month
$2.00 per
The Laurel Municipal Code requires that commercial
residential rates, and those rates are determined by the pric
Those rates are determined by the level of service comme
rates are as follows:
November
2022
$0.0327 per gallon per month
December
2022
$0.0392 per gallon per month
July
2023
$0.0461 per gallon per month
July
2024
$0.0531 per gallon per month
July
2025
$0.0588 per gallon per month
July
2026
$0.0634 per gallon per month
The rate increases are necessary to provide for the incl
Billings landfill, pay for increased fuels costs (last year
of current operations, replacement of the refuse trucks,
enough funds to build -back depleted reserve funds.
increase
increase
increase
increase
ates will not be less than the annual
per gallon that the residents pay yearly.
cial accounts require. The commercial
current charges
$0.0065 per gallon increase
$0.0069 per gallon increase
$0.0070 per gallon increase
$0.0057 per gallon increase
$0.0046 per gallon increase
costs to dispose of our trash at the
sed by 46%), ongoing maintenance
of City employees, and to provide
The revenue raised over the next five years is anticipated t be $722,000.00, of which $180,000.00
will go for a refuse truck loan payment, $400,000.00 to purchase another refuse truck, $120,000.00
for the increased cost to dispose of our trash at the Billings' landfill, and some additional to funds
to pay for wages and reserve fund building.
The City Council will have a public hearing on Decem
be presented and discussed, and the public will have a
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk
406-628-7431 or by email at ci . clerW0aurel.mt.gov.
Sincerely,
David Waggoner, Mayor
13, 2022, where the proposed rates will
.ice to comment on the rate increases.
or the Public Works Director at
Residential Rate Increase over 4 Years 7 Months
Per
Month
Fiscal Year Cost Inr�neen
Total Residential Clients = 2918
Increased Monthly Yearly Revenue
T-1
21-22
$ 14.00
Current Cost
Current Cost
$ 255.06
bnarga
$ 3,060.72
...6
•..6
$
168.00
mcrease/Tr
-Wo
22-23
23-24
24-25
25.26
26.27
$ 14.00
$ 17.00
$ 20.00
$ 23.00
$ 25.50
$
$
$
$
$
3.00
3.00
3.00$
2.50
2.00
$
$
$
7
17.00
20.00
23.00
25.50
27.50
1 21.4%
17.6%
15.0%
10.9%
7.8%
$
IS
$
$
$
17.00
20.00
23.00
25.50
27.50
$
$
$
$
$
204.00
240.00
276.00
306.00
330.00
$
$
$
$
$
36.00
36.00
36.00
30.00
24.00
$ 60,927.84
$ 105,048.00
$ 105,048.00
$ 87,540.00
$ 70,032.00
$ 4,314.96
$
645.84
$
47,146.32
24.25
0.0531
0.0070
$
0.0601
$ 414.18
$ 4,970.16
$
655.20
$
47,829.60
25-26
0.0586
0.0057
$
0.0645
$ 458.64
$ 5,503.68
$
533.52
$
38,946.96
26.27
0.0634
0.0046
$
0.0680
$ 494.52
$ 5,934.24
$
430.56
$
31,430.88
$
162.00
$ 472,716.00
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months
Per
month
FsalYear Cost I-....
Total Users 68, same as residential customers
Increased Monthly Yearly Revenue
Tnhl
21-22
$ 14.00
Current Cost
Current Cost
$ 255.06
bnarga
$ 3,060.72
...6
..-K.
$
168.00
Increase/Tr
0.0392
na,aeo
22-23
23-24
24-25
25.26
26-27
IS 14.00
$ 17.00
$ 20.00
$ 23.00
$ 25.50
$
$
$
$
$
3.00
3.00
3.00
2.50
2.00
$
$
$
$
$
17.00
20.00
23.00
25.50
27.50
21.4%
17.6%
15.0%
10.9%
7.8%
$ 17.00
$ 20.00
$ 23.00$
$ 25.50
$ 27.50
IS
IS
$
IS
204.00
240.00
276.00
306.00
330.00
$
$
$
$
$
36.00
36.00
36.00
30.00
24.00
$
$
$
$
$
1,419.84
2,448.00
2,448.00
2,040.00
1,632.00
$ 4,314.96
$
645.84
$
47,146.32
24.25
0.0531
0.0070
$
0.0601
$ 414.18
$ 4,970.16
$
655.20
$
47,829.60
25-26
0.0586
0.0057
$
0.0645
$ 458.64
$ 5,503.68
$
533.52
$
38,946.96
26.27
0.0634
0.0046
$
0.0680
$ 494.52
$ 5,934.24
$
430.56
$
31,430.88
$
9,987.84
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users -
Per
Month
Cost
RSeal V- Dn. ren,... ,............ r_--__,
Monthly Yearly Revenue
21-22
0.0327
Current Cost
$ 255.06
bnarga
$ 3,060.72
increase/Tr
Raised
22-23
0.0392
0.0065
$
0.0457
1$ 305.76
$ 3,669.12
$
608.40
$
25,759.66
23-24
0.0461
0.0069
$
0.0530
$ 359.58
$ 4,314.96
$
645.84
$
47,146.32
24.25
0.0531
0.0070
$
0.0601
$ 414.18
$ 4,970.16
$
655.20
$
47,829.60
25-26
0.0586
0.0057
$
0.0645
$ 458.64
$ 5,503.68
$
533.52
$
38,946.96
26.27
0.0634
0.0046
$
0.0680
$ 494.52
$ 5,934.24
$
430.56
$
31,430.88
$
191,113.42
tesidential Customers
'otal Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
:ommercial 1- 90 Gallon an picked up once per week.
'otal Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
:ommerlcial2-300 Gallon Can picked up 6 times per week.
Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months
Per
Month
Cost
Fiscal Year Per Gallnn In-cp
Total Users -21, 200 gallons picked up 6 days per week.
Monthly Yearly Revenue
21-22
0.0327
Current Cost
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$ 170.04
=..o.ao
$ 2,040.48
u.uease/rr
510.90
nalsea
nalsea
22-23
0.0392
0.0065
$
0.0457
$ 203.84
$ 2,446.08
$
405.60
$
4,940.21
23-24
0.0461
0.0069
$
0.0530
$ 239.72
$ 2,876.64
$
430.56
$
9,041.76
24-25
0.0531
0.0070
$
0.0601
$ 276.12
$ 3,313.44
$
436.80
$
9,172.80
25-26
O.o588
0.0057
$
0.0645
$ 305.76
$ 3,669.12
$
355.68
$
7,469.28
26.27
0.0634
0.0046
$
0.0680$
329.68
$ 3,956.16
$
287.04
$
6,027.64
0.0634
0.0046
$
0.0680
$
82.55
$
990.56
$
71.87
$
1,437.41
$
36,651.89
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months
Per
Month
Cost
Fiscal Year Per Gallnn Inrranen
Total Users -51, 100 gallons picked up 6 days per week.
Monthly Yearly Revenue
21-22
0.0327
Current Cost
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••••e=
$ 85.02
=••ass=
$ 1,020.24
.�.CaiC/lr
510.90
nalsea
22-23
23-24
24-25
25-26
26.27
0.0392
0.0461
0.0531
0.0588
0.0634
0.0065
0.0069
0.0070
0.0057
0.0046
$
$
$
$
$
0.0457
0.0530
0.0601
0.0645
0.0680
$ 101.92
$ 119.86
$ 138.06
$ 152.88
$ 164.84
$ 1.223.04
$ 1,438.32
$ 1,656.72
$ 1.634.56
$ 1,978.08
$ 202.80
$ 215.28
$ 218.40
$ 177.64
$ 143.52
$
$
$
$
$
5,998.82
10,979.28
11,138.40
9,069.84
9,759.36
$
612.46
$
101.56
$
1,178.05
23.24
0.0461
0.0069
$
0.0530$
60.02
$
720.27
$
107.81
$
$
46,945.70
Lommerclal Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users -20, 300 gallons picked up once a week.
Per
Month
Cost Monthly Yearly Revenue
Fiscal War Porralb,.. I.....
21-22
0.0327-
Current Cost
$
42.58
$
510.90
n
nalsea
22-23
0.0392
0.0065
$
0.0457
$
51.04
$
612.46
$
101.56
$
1,178.05
23.24
0.0461
0.0069
$
0.0530$
60.02
$
720.27
$
107.81
$
2,156.11
24-25
0.0531
0.0070
$
0.0501
$
69.14
$
829.63
$
109.37$
2,187.36
25-26
0.0588
0.0057
$
0.0645
$
76.56
$
918.69
$
89.06
$
1,781.14
26-27
0.0634
0.0046
$
0.0680
$
82.55
$
990.56
$
71.87
$
1,437.41
$
8,740.07
Commericlal3 - 200 Gallon Can picked up 6 times per week.
total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Commericlal 4-100 Gallon Can picked up 6 times per week.
rotal Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
:ammericial 5 -300 Gallon Can picked up once a week.
total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Revenue Increased per year from all users
Year 1 increase
$
100,224.42
Year 2 Increase
$
176,819.47
Year 3 Increase
$
177,824.16
Year 4 Increase
$
146,847.22
Year 5 Increase
$
120,319.49
$ 722,034.75 Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Fiscal Billings Dumping Tons
Year Fees Dumped
Cost per Wages per
Ton Year
Fuel per
Yaar
Fiscal
Year
Total Expenses
Total Revenue
18-19
$ 869,001.00
$
898,387.00
19-2-0-1-1-$
748,254.
$-908,44-5:00-
20-21
$ 955,491.00
$
935,074.00
18-19
$
154,028.30
6791
$
22.68
$ 321,368.00
$
53,035.00
19-20
$
179,996.15
6893
$
26.11
$ 263,607.00
$
48,967.00
20-21
$
204,945.35
6826
$
30.02
$ 284,405.00
$
49,043.00
21-22
$
233,857.00
7086
$
33.00
$ 328,824.00
$
75,514.00
22-23
$
249,781.50
7355
$
35.25
$ 335,400.48
$
75,514.00
62% 8% 55%1 1 4% 42%
PROJECTED TOTALS IF BILLINGS INCREASE DUMPING FEES BY $2.00 PER TON PER YEAR AND TONAGE CON
23-24
1 $
286,837.50
7649
1 $
37.50
$ 342,108.49
24-25
$
310,245.00
7955
$
39.00
$ 348,950.66
25-26
$
339,193.00
8273
$
41.00
$ 355,929.67
26-27
$
369,972.00
8604
$
43.00
$ 363,048.27
27-28
$
402,660.00
8948
$
45.00
$ 370,309.23
61%
32%
20%
1 8%
Fiscal
Year
Total Expenses
Total Revenue
18-19
$ 869,001.00
$
898,387.00
19-2-0-1-1-$
748,254.
$-908,44-5:00-
20-21
$ 955,491.00
$
935,074.00
21-22
$ 1,091,545.00
$
933,748.00
22-23
$ 1,235,587.00
$
943,670.00
26%
5%
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Yet to be determined, average based off last years totals estimated at 4%
TINUES TO INCREASE.
Projected Increase
Actual
Actual
Estimate without a rate increase and no garbage truck payment
D9/05/22
CITY Or
LAUREL
Page: 1 of 1
15:00:26
Revenue
Budget Report
-- MultMlar
Actuals
Report
ID: B250D
For the Year:
2022 - 20
3
Current 1
Prelim,
budget
Final
£ Old
----------------
Actuals
-----------------
Budget Rec.
Budget
Change
Budget
Budget
Account
-------------------------------
18-19
----------
19-20
----------
20-21
--------------------
21-22
21-22 21-22
--------- -----
22-23
----------
22-23
----------
22-23
----------
22-23
------
5410 SOLID WASTE
330000 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES
331100 CARES ACT
910
0 0%
0
0%
336020 On Behalf Payments
8,461
21,433
0 0£
0
0%
Group:
8,461
22,343
0 0:
0
0
0
0%
340000 CHARGES FOR SERVICES
343041 Garbage Collection
815,226
847,675
848,603
052,818
025,000 1033
854,000
854,000
103£
343044 Container Site Rev/Dump
23,450
19,890
21,749
19,811
20,000 99£
20,000
20,000
100E
343045 Container Hauling Fee
40,251
31,564
37,300
48,201
25,000 193E
56,000
56,000
2241
343046 Misc Garbage Revenues
10
157
2,373
446
25 %
500
500
2000%
Group:
878,937
899,266
910,025
921,276
870,025 1063
930,500
0
930,500
106£
360000 Miscellaneous Revenue
363010 Maintenance Assessments
267
0 01;
0
0E
Group:
287
0 01
0
0
0
01
370000 Investment and Royalty
Earnings
371010 Investment Earnings
8,224
6,944
1,355
914
950 96£
950
950
1001
373051 Principle on FAP Loan
11,345
11,345 100£
12,000
12,000
105£ V
373061 Interest on FAP Loan
2,765
1,915
1,064
213
213 100%
220
220
103%
Group:
10,989
8,859
2,419
12,472
12,508 100£
13,170
0
13,170
105E
Fund:
898,387
908,145
935,074 933,748
882,533 106E
943,670
0
943,670
106£
Grand Total:
898,387
900,145
935,074 933,748
882,533
943,670
0
943,670
09/05/22 CITY OF LAUREL
15:03:45 Expenditure Budget by Org Rel -- t•Sul IiYear Actuals
For the Year: 2022 - 20231
700 SOLID WASTE
Page: 1 of 2
Report iD: B240AI
Current
%
Prelim.
Budget
Final
% Old
----------------
Actuals
-----------------
B
dget Exp.
Budget
Changes
Budget
Budget
Account Object
--------------------------------
16-19
----------
19••7.0
20-21
21-27.
7.1-27. 21-7.2
22-23
22-7.3
22-23
22-23
5410 SOLID WASTE
----------
----------
----------
--
-------- ----•
----------
----------
----------
------
430830 Collection
110 Salaries and Wages
7.02,936
175,561
193,357
229,231
200,310 1145
235,000
235,000
117%
111 Overtime
2,637
681
3,294
1,826
4,000 463
4,000
41000
100%
138 Vision Insurance
173
192
278
313
1.30 1361
400
400
174$
139 Dental Insurance
1,514
1,547
1,654
2,454
2,135 1175
2,300
2,300
108=,
I'll Unemoloyment Insurance
697
265
469
811
720 113%
1,000
1,000
139%
142 L•:orkers' Compensation
12,178
10,683
9,587
9,221
8,530 100%
12,000
12,000
141%
143 Health Insurance
46,766
-53
53,273
46,819
40,800 1151
48,225
48,27.5
118%
144 Life Insurance
268
235
240
310
280 111%
800
000
286%
145 FICA
14,793
13,2.33
14,252
17,561
15,630 112%
20,000
20,000
128%
146 PERS
36,131
15,315
87,679
20,230
18,130 112%
21,000
21,000
116%
149 ST/LT Disability
0 0%
3,500
3,500
',*,*%
19.1 Flex Medical.
1,664
1,189
1,217
1,548
2,445 633
2,445
2,445
100%
2.7.0 Operating Supplies
5,921
3,228
3,661
6,183
8,000 77i
8,000
81000
100%
226 Clothing and Uniforms
1,119
720
1,200 60%
1,200
1,200
100%
228 Solid llaste Containers
18,363
19,125
25,813
15,300
30,000 51%
30,000
30,000
100%
231 Gas, Oil, Diesel Fuel, Gr
39,767
36,172
36,370
53,237
55,000 971,
55,000
55,000
100%
233 Machinery 6 Equipment Par
16,658
7.4,568
14,562
28,178
30,000 94%
30,000
30,000
100%
239 Tires/Tubes/Chains
4,034
6,043
13,996
11,451
10,000 115%
15,000
15,000
1503L
263 Safety Supplies
195
20
2,500 1%
2,500
2,500
100%
311 Postage
3,039
3,028
3,12.1
3,858
4,000 96%
4,000
4,000
100%
312 Networking Fees
524
2,087
2,661
2,772
3,000 92%
3,000
3,000
100%
337. Internet Access Fees
220
154
300 01
300
300
100%
337 Advertising
125
530
1,422
1,444
1,000 144%
1,000
11000
100%,
343 Cellular Telephone
1,963
568
401
921
2,000 46%
2,000
2,000
100%
350 Professional Services
100
890
5,874
1,000 587%
2,500
2,500
250%
351 Medical, Dental, Veterina
445
385
929
1,637
400 409%
2,000
2,000
500%
355 Data Processing Services
1,500 0%
1,500
1,500
100%
361 Motor Vehicle Repair 6 Ma
10,767
16,667
44,900
18,354
30,000
619
30,000
30,000
100%
366 Building Maintenance
25,000
0%
25,000
25,000
100%
397 Contracted Services
1,055
1,193
1,752
1,346
2,000 67%
2,000
2,000
100%
511 Insurance on Bldgs/Imprvm
58
SB 100%
75
75
129%
513 Liability
5,577
7,171
6,625
8,116
,625 123%
10,890
10,890
164%
514 Vehicle/Equipment Insuran
4,622
4,923
5,185
6,897
,190 1331
7,258
7,258
140%
Account:
433,132
346,690
528,723
496,730
51
,983 97%
583,893
0
583,893
114%
430840 Disposal
110 Salaries and Wages
118,423
88,046
91,048
99,593
81,825
1128
102,000
102,000
115%
111 Overtime
2,345
326
2,961
711
4,000 18%
4,000
4,000
100%
138 Vision Insurance
109
97
148
139
130 107%
140
140
108$
139 Dental Insurance
826
716
873
1,224
995 123%
1,325
1,325
133%
141 Unemployment Insurance
418
133
228
352
325 108%
500
500
154%
142 Workers' Compensation
8,032
5,559
4,999
4,546
3,915
116%
6,000
6,000
153%
143 Health Insurance
22,690
16,885
16,626
19,306
17,100
113%
20,000
20,000
117%
144 Life Insurance
161
115
113
132
1120 110%
600
600
500%
145 FICA
8,812
6,569
6,935
7,651
7,115
1081
7,800
7,800
110%
146 PERS
9,945
7,747
7,920
8,729
BJ240
106%
8,900
8,900
108%
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For the Year: 2022 - 023
700 SOLID WASTE
490000 Debt Service
610 Principal
620 Interest
Account:
41,152. OS 41,152 41,152 100%
4,620 01h 4,62.0 4,620 100%
45,772 05 45,772 0 45,772 100%
l
510400 Depreciation
Current
%
Prelim. Budget
Final
i Old
830 Deprec-Closed to Retained
----------------
Actuals ---------------
48,793
- Budget
Exp.
Budget Changes
Budget
Budget
Account Object
18-19
19-20
20-21
21-22
21-22
21-22
22.-23 22-23
22-23
22-23
149 ST/LT Disability
Fund:
-------
----------
--------
-----------
----
---------- ----------
----------
0 1,620,507
148%
Orgn:
869,001
748,254,
955,491
0
0%
2,500
2,500
•••••E
194 Flex ModicaL
1,114
1,003
301
450
1,025
44%
11025 _
1,025
100§
27.0 Operating Supplies
4,405
3,109
5,840
5,797
4,500
1291%
6,000
6,000
133%
231 Gas, Oil, Diesel Fuel, Gr
13,628
12,795
12,656
22,277
20,000
1113
25,000
25,000
125%•
233 Machinery & Equipment Par
4,448
17.,570
25,913
6,00
20,000
30%
25,000
25,000
125%
239 Tires/Tubes/Chains
3,159
3,47.7
260
9,21
6,000
1541
10,000
10,000
1671
263 Safety Supplies
341 Electric Utility Services
1,199
1,536
11451
1,42
2,500
1,800
0%
79's
2,500
1,800
2,500
1001
343 Cellular Telephone
159
31
11800
100%
350 Professional Services
6000%
600
600
1001
890
5,87
0
.. *%
0
0%
351 Medical, Dental, Veterina
500
0%
500
361 Motor Vehicle Repair G Na
1,289
168
1,609
5,000
32E
_
10,000
500
10,000
1001
2005
391 Dumping Fees
154,028
179,996
194,555
233,857
250,000
94%
250,000
250,000
100%
513 Liability
3,443
4,42.8
4,090
3,879
91100
95-,
4,737.
4,732
115E
934 Containers
17,000
0%
40,000
40,000
235%
Containers
943 Vehicle(s)
0
02
390,000
390,000 •••••%
New Garbage Truck
Account:
357,344
346,377
377,975
432,771
463,790
93%.
920,922 0
920,922
198%
490000 Debt Service
610 Principal
620 Interest
Account:
41,152. OS 41,152 41,152 100%
4,620 01h 4,62.0 4,620 100%
45,772 05 45,772 0 45,772 100%
l
510400 Depreciation
830 Deprec-Closed to Retained
78,525
55,187
48,793
70,000
0%
70,000
70,000
100%
Account:
78,525
55,187
48,793
70,000
0%
70,000
0 70,000
100%
Fund:
869,001
748,254
955,491
97.9,501
1,091,545
85%
1,620,587
0 1,620,507
148%
Orgn:
869,001
748,254,
955,491
929,501
1,091,545
85%
1,620,587
0 1,620,587
148%
Grand Total:
869,001
748,254
955,491
929,501
1,091,545
,1,620,587
0 1,620,587
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November 25, 2022 �caL
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Office of the Mayor
Re: Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases to be Considered by the City Council
Dear City of Laurel Resident:
The City of Laurel operates a Solid Waste Division th
commercial properties inside the City limits. The City tr
Billings' landfill for disposal and must pay a set fee for
Increases in disposal fees, along with increased cos
replacement, necessitate that the City Council considers
with solid waste collection within the City.
collects trash from all residential and
'ports the trash collected to the City of
:h ton for disposal at Billings' landfill.
of wages, fuel, vehicle repair, and
creasing rates for all properties served
The. Solid Waste Division operates based upon the rates an I charges it collects, which are included
in the monthly water bills and are not supported by tax dollars. The City strives to keep the rates
as low as possible, while maintaining its ability to serve the residents and business owners within
the City. Unfortunately, the current rates are inadequate tp keep up with the City's expenses and
the need to replace worn-out refuse trucks. A recent refuse truck on order will have to be paid for
with a loan, as the current solid waste reserves would be depleted if the City tried to purchase the
buck outright. The refuse truck on order has a price tag of over $380,000.00 and is needed to
continue making daily trips to Billings to dispose of the trash collected within the City.
Please be advised that the decision to consider a rate increase is not made lightly. As Mayor of the
City of Laurel, I believe having the funds to operate the I�Solid Waste Department is in the best
interests of the citizens of Laurel.
The attached spreadsheet will give you a detailed explanation of the expenses and the revenues of
the Solid Waste Department, along with projected costs th�t the City could be facing if the trends
from the last few years are an indication of what we will e:�pect.
For your information, the current residential rate per month and the proposed increases are as
follows:
November 2022 $14.00 per month Current chargas
December 2022 $17.00 per month $3.00 per mopth increase
July
2023 $20.00 per month
$3.00 per month increase
July
2024 $23.00 per month
$3.00 per month increase
July
2025 $25.50 per month
$2.50 per month increase
July
2026 $27.50 per month
$2.00 per month increase
The Laurel Municipal Code requires that commercial rates will not be less than the annual
residential rates, and those rates are determined by the price per gallon that the residents pay yearly.
Those rates are determined by the level of service commercial accounts require. The commercial
rates are as follows:
November
2022
$0.0327 per gallon per month
December
2022
$0.0392 per gallon per month
July
2023;
$0.0461 per, gallon_per month
July
2024
$0.0531 per gallon per month
July
2025
$0.0588 per gallon per month
July
2026
$0.0634 per gallon per month
current charges
$0.0065 per gallon increase
$0.0069 per gallon increase
$0.0070 per gallon increase
$0.0057 per gallon increase
$0.0046 per gallon increase
The rate increases are necessary to provide for the increased costs to dispose of our trash at the
Billings landfill, pay for increased fuels costs (last year increased by 46%), ongoing maintenance
-of current operations, replacement of the refuse trucks, wages of City employees, and to provide
enough funds to build -back depleted reserve fiends.
The revenue raised over the next five years is anticipated to be $722,000.00, of which $180,000.00
will go for a refuse truck loan payment, $400,000.00 to purchase another refuse truck, $120,000.00
for the increased cost to dispose of our trash at the Billings' landfill, and some additional to funds
to pay for wages and reserve fund building.
The City Council will have a public hearing on December 13, 2022, where the proposed rates will
be presented and discussed, and the public will have a chance to comment on the rate increases.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk Treasurer or the Public Works Director at
406-628-7431 or by email at ci clerkglaurel.mt.gov.
Sincerely,
David Waggoner, Mayor
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Ray Fiechtner
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"-i Laurel MT 59044.2324