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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12.19.1995Minutes of the City Council of Laurel December 19, 1995 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 Chuck Rodgers at 7:00 p.m., on December 19, 1995. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Gay Easton Bob Graham John Minch Lonnie Kellogg Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Albert Ehrlick Chuck Dickerson COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Police Captain Musson. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Marshall to approve the minutes of the regular of December 5, 1995 as presented, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion 8--0. meeting carried CORRESPONDENCE: Received a memo from Fred Alley regarding a Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board vacancy representing the City of Laurel. Received a letter from the Montana Department of Transportation regarding revised Montana Department of Transportation standards for public sidewalk and curb ramps for handicapped accessibility. Received a letter from the Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, regarding compliance monitoring inspection MPDES permit MT-0020311 at the wastewater treatment plant. Received the agenda for the December 15th meeting of the Tradeport Authority. Received the activity report for November from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received a memo from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding a quarterly Environmental Quality meeting on December 15th, in Helena. Received a newsletter from the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority. CITY CLERK'S AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk's and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of November were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk's and City financial statements for the month of November, 1995, be approved, Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. seconded by APPROVING A BUY-SELL/EASEMENT WITH CENEX FOR A PORTION OF RUSSELL PARK: RESOLUTION NO. 995-55 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND CENEX, FOR EASEMENT AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Jim Flisrand presented the status on a buy-sell/easement agreement with Cenex for a portion of Russell Park. He referred to the proposed agreement for the transfer of property that is attached to the resolution which indicates that the City of Laurel is granting an easement to Cenex for their pipeline. The property can be sold after requirements are met to sell park property. There may have to be a vote of the public for the sale of the property. The agreement shows a proposed payment of $3,000.00 by Cenex to be used in the city's parks regardless of whether the property is transferred or an easement granted. The city has not requested any official evaluation of the property. The size of the property has determined that $3,000.00 is the approximate cost, but Cenex has not agreed to this amount yet. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. Jim and Joe Leckie will work out the details with Cenex. Alderman Dickerson questioned the completion of the blanks referring to the period of years the easement shall remain date that Cenex agrees to make payment to the City. on the agreement in effect and the Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of December 19, 1995 Jim noted that the city will meet with Cenex to finalize the agreement. He stated the dates don't have to be completed before the resolution is approved by the council. Joe Leckie stated that the easement is for only a specific number of years in case the city is prohibited from transferring the property. This would allow Cenex the right to use the property. Motion by Alderman Marshal] that Resolution No. R95-55 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. COMMITTEES: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 5, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance minutes of December 5, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 8--0. Committee Marshall. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 5, 1995 were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council committee of the Whole minutes of December 5, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 8--0. --City-County Planning Board minutes of December 14, 1995 were presented. HOME OCCUPATION - MICHAEL TIMMONS Michael Timmons of 2617 Atchison, Laurel, has applied for a home occupation for wireless security systems and home automation systems. He will sell computer programs to control the uses of appliances and sprinkler systems along with wireless security systems. The equipment consists of working models and he will give demonstrations in homes. There will be no inventory at his home or additional traffic coming to his residence. He would like to build the business in order to open a shop in the downtown area in the future. Motion by Alderman Marshall to grant Michael Timmons a home occupation, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. HOME OCCUPATION - TAMI GALLEGOS Tami Gallegos of 1109 Locomotive Circle, Laurel, has applied for a home occupation for a welcome wagon type of bridal service. The work will be done outside of her home. She will present those interested in the program with gift certificates and money saving ideas in planning for weddings and receptions. There will be no additional traffic at her residence. She will use her home strictly for her bookkeeping. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant Tami Gallegos a home occupation, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman minutes of December 14, Motion carried 8--0. Dickerson to enter the City-County Planning Board 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. --Public Utility Committee minutes of December 11, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Public Utility Committee of December 11, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. carried 8--0. minutes Motion COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Street and Alley Committee Alderman Dickerson recommended that at the next Street and Alley Committee meeting in January, there be discussion regarding the property that Red Murray has indicated he wants to transfer to the city and make a recommendation regarding the footbridge. Alderman Graham - Reservoir Alderman Graham thanked everyone who has helped him in the last eight years as an alderman, including the mayor, members of the city council, and office staff. He wished the new council members the best of luck. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of December 19, 1995 Alderman Graham commented that his family has made an offer to the city for property for a reservoir. They have been letting this drift until his term of alderman is up so there would be no conflict of interest. He has suggested that everyone involved such as Jim, the fire chief, Andy Loebe, Dave Michael, and all the aldermen go and look at the site. Jim can establish the time and date for this. Mayor Rodgers thanked Bob. Park Committee Alderwoman Kilpatrick announced that the next Park Committee meeting will be Thursday, January 11, 1996. on Outgoing Aldermen Dave Michael thanked all the outgoing aldermen for their years of service to the City of Laurel. Alderman Ehrlick served as Alderman for Ward 1 then served as Mayor and returned as Alderman for Ward 1. Alderman Kellogg served Ward 1 and is leaving after serving Ward 4. Alderman Graham has served two terms in Ward 2. Treasure's office Mayor Rogers asked Vickie Metzger, City Treasurer, if she would like concerns she may have regarding moving the treasurer's office. to discuss Vickie stated her concerns were expressed in a letter to him and a follow up letter by Don Hackmann and who would know better about the people working with financial records, traffic areas, noise level and distractions in City Hall, than Don and myself. In referring to the letter from Mayor Rodgers, she expressed that financial officers and administration usually do not help out in answering phones. There were other items mentioned that she would have to think about before responding. Vickie feels that the people who work in the office know best, as far as security goes. Her current office was specifically made on agreement between the mayor, herself and Dave Michael. Donna Kilpatrick was also involved with the discussion. Vickie says she feels more secure in her office then she would be in the open area after the move and says the noise level would be impossible to work with. The mayor told Vickie that he disagreed with her on several points. She told the mayor that he does not work in the office and doesn't know. Vickie also told the mayor that he has only been in her office 4 or 5 times during the past 2 1/2 years and he doesn't know what she does and has not watched the traffic in her office. She said he can see Cheryll answer the phones, use the base radio, do payroll, or wait on customers, but he has never been over to her office to watch what goes on there. Mayor Rodgers stated that he has been in several times and has not found her in the office and a back door being open in the area. He told her, as far as noise level, the treasurer's desk had been in the same area with the other office staff in past years. Discussion between the mayor and treasurer regarding annual salary increases. The mayor said that it was his understanding that it was for a token of appreciation for helping out in city offices and Vickie said it was her understanding that it was a cost of living increase. Mayor Rodgers said that he can't see an elected official getting a cost of living increase when no other elected official does. When people run for an elected office, they know what they are to be paid and it should stay that way. He would like to see these moves made to benefit everyone by the first of the year with minimal expense. There was further discussion regarding temporary walls and security in the east wing and also the security of financial records. APPOINTMENTS: None MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Rodgers presented certificates for service of recognition to the outgoing aldermen. They have been outstanding council members with their service to the community. Alderman Graham has given 8 years of service, Alderman Kellogg 10 years of service, and Alderman Ehrlick 12 1/2 years of service to the City of Laurel. There being no further business to come meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. before the Council at this time, the Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of December 19, 1995 Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City council of the City of Montana, this 2nd day of January, 1996. Attest: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Charles Rodgers,(May/r Laurel,