Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12.05.1995Minutes of the City Council of Laurel December 5, 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 5, 1995. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Gay Easton Bob Graham John Minch Lonnie Kellogg Eon Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Albert Ehrlick Chuck Dickerson COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Kellogg. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Marshall to approve the minutes of the regular of November 21, 1995 as presented, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion 8--0. meeting carried CERTIFICATE AND PLAQUE PRESENTATION: Mayor Rogers presented Jack Martin with a certificate and plaque for twenty years of service with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a copy of a letter to Joe Leckie, City Attorney, from the State of Montana Attorney General's office regarding the manufactured house question. Received a letter of resignation from John E. "Bud" Johnson, Jr. from the Laurel Study Commission, effective December 31, 1995. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the letter of resignation from Bud Johnson, effective December 31, 1995, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 8--0. Received the fall issue of a newsletter from the Montana League of Cities and Towns. Mayor Rodgers asked for suggestions for volunteers to fill the position on the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of November were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve the claims in the amount of $278,786.26 for the month of November, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUY-SELL AGREEMENT/EASEMENT WITH CENEX FOR A PORTION OF RUSSELL P~K Tabled until December 19, 1995 agenda. NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OF THE PEGGY SCHRAM CASE: RESOLUTION NO. R95-50 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MAYOR'S NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OF THE PEGGY SGHEAM CASE Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. R95-50 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM RED MURRAY TO THE CITY OF LAUREL Tabled until December 19, 1995 agenda. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of December 5, 1995 AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY BANK, FSB RESOLUTION NO. R95-51 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND SECURITY BANK, FSB, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO DEFERREB COMPENSATION Motion by Alderman Graham that Resolution No. R95-51 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. Don Hackmann commented that a meeting was held for participants who are on the deferred compensation plan and they recommended a two year agreement with Security Bank, FSB at an interest rate of 5.65%. POLICY FOR WRITING OFF AMBULANCE BAD DEBTS: RESOLUTION NO. R95-52 ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR WRITING OFF AMBULANCE BAD DEBTS Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. R95-52 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. Alderman Marshall questioned if these bad debts are turned over for collection. Don Hackmann stated that this new policy is for removing the bad debts from accounts receivable on the books. They are still listed at the collection agency which is trying to collect from them. Most of the bad debts are transients or people that the city has already put a lot of effort into collecting from. Occasionally the collection agency finds one. TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL: RESOLUTION NO. R95-53 BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. R95-53 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Don Hackmann commented that the FAP Bonds are paid off. A balance of $7,187.33 is in the sinking and interest fund. The state code says that this can be transferred to the General Fund or another general obligation issue. The Budget/Finance Committee recommended that the balance be put to another general obligation bond, the Storm Sewer General Obligation Bond Sinking and Interest Fund. This would go towards paying off the storm sewer. If there is a balance left from this fund in 1998 or 1999, then it can go to the General Fund. COMPENSATORY TIME OF UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS: RESOLUTION NO. R95-54 RULES FOR THE ACCRUAL, ACCUMULATION AND USE OF COMPENSATORY TIME OFF WORK BY UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution R95-54 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion Carried 8--0. MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT: There was one candidate for the maintenance superintendent position. Interviewing Committee and Personnel Committee recommended Andy Loebe. The Mayor Rodgers hired Andy Loebe as the maintenance superintendent. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to confirm maintenance superintendent effective December 6, Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. the hiring of Andy Loebe as 1995 at 7:00 a.m., seconded by Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of December 5, 1995 Mayor Rodgers stated the maintenance superintendent along with the utilities superintendent will be present at the City Council meetings. Their knowledge and input will be beneficial to the council. COMMITTEES: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of November 21, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter minutes of November 21, 1995, into the record, Motion carried 8--0. the Budget/Finance Committee seconded by Alderman Minch. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of November 21, 1995 were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter Whole minutes of November 21, 1995, into Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. the City Council Committee of the the record, seconded by Alderwoman --Laurel Airport Authority minutes of October 24, 1995 were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Laurel Airport Authority of October 24, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. carried 8--0. minutes Motion --Park Committee minutes of November 30, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Park Committee minutes of November 30, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 8--0. --Personnel Committee minute of November 29, 1995 were presented. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the Personnel Committee minutes of November 29, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 8--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Footbridge at Murray Park & Twelfth Street Alderman Dickerson commented on the footbridge, which comes across the ditch at Murray Park and Twelfth Street. Re suggested that Jim contact the county and address the issue as far as the county's responsibility and liability on the bridge or whether the responsibility will go to the ditch company or whether the city agrees to accept the liability. After considering the alternatives, this matter should be looked into before next summer regarding if the bridge will be rebuilt or removed. Jim has been working on this issue. He stated he will get a commitment from the county as far as their responsibility. There are state laws that guide and control bridge maintenance and it reflects back to the county's responsibility. In this case, it would be good for the city to determine exactly what they have. The city and developer agreed on the development of the bridge at the time the developer put it in. Jim suggests getting a commitment from the county in writing regarding their responsibility or a non-commitment and then the city can move from that point. The public and people north of the ditch should be aware that a decision will be made. They may have concerns as far as needing and keeping the bridge for children to walk to school. In this case, it would have to be rebuilt with someone accepting liability. Thanking the Fire Department Alderman Dickerson wished to thank the Fire Department for an excellent fire works display on December 3rd and the Christmas display in Fireman's Park. It is a welcome addition to the City of Laurel at this time of year. The fireworks were enjoyed by a lot of people. Dave Michael also thanked the Fire Department on the decorations in the vacant lot west of City Hall. Thanking the Christmas to Remember Committee Mayor Rogers thanked the ladies that brought the idea of Christmas to Remember back to Laurel, Montana and their fine efforts to keep it thriving. It is Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of December 5, 1995 There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk the Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 19th day of December, 1995. Attest: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Charles Rodgers, M~yo~