HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 11.21.2023MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY OUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER'
A regular Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Council
President Sparks at 6:30 p.m. on November 21, 2023.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Emelie Eaton _x_ Heidi Sparks
x Michelle Mize _x_ Richard Herr
_x_ Casey Wheeler _x_ Iry Wilke
_x Richard Klose _x_ Jodi Mackay
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brittney Harakal, Administrative Assistant
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
Matt Wheeler, Public Works Director
Public Input:
There were none.
General Items
1. Appointment to the Laurel Airport Authority for the Remainder of a five-year term
ending June 30, 2024.
Council noted that Mr. Wise lives in Billings. They questioned if Mr. Wise was eligible to sit on
this Board. It was clarified that the residency requirement for the Laurel Airport Authority is that
they reside within Yellowstone County. The Civil Attorney is looking into how the two entities
work together. Once she has gathered information, she will disperse it to the Council.
A Council Member noted that many people throughout the County have hangers located at the
Laurel Airport.
Executive Review
2. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Approving A Memorandum Of
Understanding For The 2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City
Of Laurel And Local Union 316, American Federation Of State, County, And
Municipal Employees, AFSCME Regarding Timecard Procedures And Boot
Allowance.
The Public Works Director stated this MOU is to rectify errors in the CBA. This MOU is to
change the language to match the practices we have already been doing. The last CBA had an
MOU correcting the boot allowance to $250. The $200 typo remained in the contract. This MOU
rectifies that error. It was also noticed that the CBA states sick must be used in one-hour
increments. Currently, the practice has been to use half-hour increments. This MOU aligns the
contract language to reflect the practice that is being done.
It was questioned how many pairs of boots they receive each year. It was clarified that it is one
pair of boots per employee per fiscal year. It was further clarified that these boots are their
primary footwear to do their job.
It was questioned if the Union agreed to this MOU. It was clarified that the Union has already
executed this MOU.
Ordinance No. 023-04: An Ordinance Amending Title 12, Chapters 12.18.010 And
12.18.060 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Related To Special Events Permits.
There will be a public hearing at next week's meeting.
4. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Title 12, Chapter 12.32.050 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Related To The City Tree Board.
There is more interest in serving on the Tree Board. We try to keep our
Boards/Committees/Commissions at odd numbers as there is no tie-break mechanism within the
Boards/Committees/Commissions structure. Currently, this Board has six members. They would
be adding one member. There are also changes to add consistent language within our LMC.
Council Issues
The Civil Attorney, Clerk/Treasurer, and the Court Clerk will be meeting with various agencies
to collect the Court receivable. They hope to be able to put together a recommendation to come
before Council in the near future.
Emergency Services Committee will meet on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers.
Council wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Reminder: this weekend is Small Business Saturday. Various local businesses will be
participating this year.
Other Items
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
All Council Members present will be in attendance at next week's meeting.
Announcements
The council workshop adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brittney Hara 1
Administrative Assistant
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for
the listed workshop agenda items.