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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01.04.1994Minutes of the City Council of Laurel January 4, 1994 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 Charles Rodgers at 7:00 p.m., on January 4, 1994. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Donna Kilpatrick Albert Ehrlick John Minch Lonnie Kellogg COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None Gay Easton Bob Graham Ron Marshall Chuck Dickerson INVOCATION: SWEARING IN CEREMONY: City Judge, Larry Herman, administered following newly elected officials: Chuck Rodgers Vicki Metzger Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick MINUTES: Invocation was given by Reverend Toftelan. the Oath of Office to the Chuck Dickerson John Minch Gay Easton Motion by Alderman Mmrshatl to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1993, as presented, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Double-Tree, Inc. regarding funding of the Water Treatment Compliance Order. Received a memo from the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority regarding mutual assistance agreement. Received a newsletter from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding the Special Session of the Legislature. Received a notice from the Department of Labor and Industry regarding boiler operator's licensing requirements. Received a letter from the Montana Army National Guard regarding "Adopt-An-APC (Armored Personnel CarPier) Program". The Mayor referred this request to Jack Bayne at the Laurel Middle School and he will let the students name the carrier. For the council's information, a copy of the letter which the Mayor wrote to the Montana Water Quality Bureau regarding the Notice of Violation at the water plant is provided for you. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of December were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve all claims in the amount of $ 223,314.68 for. the month of December, 1993, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. LYNETTE PERKINS - HERBSTFEST: Lynette Perkins, Herbstfest President, distributed a letter and the proposed floor plan of the'bierstube. The Herbstfest Committee is inquiring about a permanent display of Herbstfest steins to be put in the council chambers display case. They would buy the glass and lock for the case, but only if it will be permanent. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of January 4, 199~ Larry Herman said he was asked about this display and he has no problem with it as long as there is nothing for sale. They would have to provide the glass and lock for the case~ but due to the location of the case~ they would need to make sure that the glass is safety glass. It was also stated that the Herbstfest Committee would have to assume all liability for any loss that might occur. The Herbstfest Committee feels that our youth need to be more involved in the festivities and they would like to divide the bierstube tent in half and allow the children access to the stage and dance floor area while keeping them away from the area where the beer is sold. The two areas would be separated by a fence with security stationed along it and the beer would need to be kept in this one area. Adults could not take it to the dance floor area. Chuck said this will require some research. Parks Committee and they will report back. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS: ORDINANCE NO. 1084 He referred this to the (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 3.08.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS Public Hearing: No comments. Don Hackmann explained the change in state law and said the city does not have to go out for bid on vehicles~ equipment, etc. unless the amount exceeds $ 20,000.00 or for construction, in excess of $ 25,000.00. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to close the public hearing, by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. seconded Motion by Alderman Marshall that Ordinance No. 1084 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen voted "YES". Motion carried 8--0. CEMETERY LOT PRICES: hearing, seconded (second seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. A all aldermen voted, "YES". Motion ORDINANCE NO. 1085 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 2.84.100 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, LOT PRICES Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to close the public seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 1085 reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. call vote was taken and all aldermen voted, "YES". 8--0. REPEALING SECTION OF LMC - CEMETERY FUND: ORDINANCE NO. 1086 (second reading) REPEALING SECTION 2.84.040 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, CEMETERY FUND Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Marshall to close the public hearing, by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Ehrlick that Ordinance No. 1086 reading) be passed and adopted, roll call vote was taken and carried 8--0. (second A roll Motion carried Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of January 4~ 199g REGULATIONS GOVERNING GRAVE MARKERS: ORDINANCE NO. 1087 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 2.84.090 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODEs GRAVE MARKERS, REGULATIONS GOVERNING Public Hearing: No comments. Motion b.~ Alder~oman KilRatrick to close the public hearing~ seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. Motion b A derman Kello that Ordinance No. 1087 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen voted~ "YES". Motion carried 8--0. SETTING CEMETERY LOT PRICES: RESOLUTION NO. R94-1 ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR CEMETERY LOTS IN THE LAUREL CEMETERY Motion ~i Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. R94-1 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. TRANSFER & RECORDING FEES FOR CEMETERY LOTS: RESOLUTION NO. R94-2 ESTABLISHING TRANSFER AND RECORDING FEES FOR THE LAUREL CEMETERY Motion ~ Alderman Marshal~ that Resolution No, R94-2 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. FEES FOR OPENING & CLOSING OF GRAVES: RESOLUTION NO. R94-3 ESTABLISHING THE FEES FOR OPENING AND CLOSING OF GRAVES IN THE LAUREL CEMETERY Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. R94-3 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 8--0. ELECT COUNCIL PRESIDENT & VICE-PRESIDENT: Motion b.v Alderma~ Ehrlick to maintain and re-elect the current President, Bob Graham and Vice-President, Ron Marshall~ seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. APPOINT CITY OFFICIALS: The Mayor appointed V. Joe Leckie as City Attorney for a one year term at an annual salary of $ 20,000.00. ~otion ~ Alderman Marshall to confirm the Mayor's appointment of V. Joe Leckie as City Attorney for a one year term~ seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Don Hackmann as City Clerk for a four year term. Motion _~lf Alderman Ehrlick to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Don Hackmann as City Clerk for a four year term~ seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Mike Atkinson as Police Chief for a four year term. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of January 4, 199~ Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Mike Atkinson as Police Chief for a four year term, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: The Mayor presented the committee list for review and comments. Chuck Dickerson requested to be taken off the Budget/Finance Committee because the meeting time conflicts with his job. Dave Michael asked to be put on the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Public Utilities Committee meeting time was changed to 5:30 p.m. Motion by Alderman Kellogg appointments as presented, to seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. to accept the Mayor's committee include the above named changes, Motion carried 8--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee presented and reviewed. minutes of December 21, 1993 were Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 21, 1993, into the record, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 21, 1993 were presented. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 21, 1993, into the record, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. --Parka Committee minutes of December 23, reviewed. 1993 were presented and Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter minutes of December 23, 1993, into the record, Easton. the Parks Committee seconded by Alderman At the committee meeting, Darrell Thompson of Thompson Pools reported on his evaluation of our present swimming pool. Discussion followed regarding the cost of a new pool verses repairs to our current one. Donna indicated that a new indoor heated pool would run approximatley $ 3,000,000.00. Dave stated a new outdoor pool would run between $ 700,000.00 and $ 800,000.00. More discussion regarding repairs to our pool and Dave said the cost would be approximately $ 150~000.00 for a stainless steel insert and a new drain in the bottom of the pool. In addition, it would cost approximately $ 12~500.00 for a new deck. In regard to a question about the pumps and filters, Dave said we recently purchased a new pump and the filters would run between $ 8,000.00 and $ 11,000.00. For approximately $ 200~000.00 we should have a pool that would last for the next 20 years. If you put in a brand new one, it would still only be a 20 year investment. A vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 8--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Dave said he received a bill from the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences regarding the once a year charge that is passed on to the customer. He would like a meeting with the Public Utilities Committee to discuss this. The Public Utilities Committee will meet on Monday, January 10th at 5:30 p.m. Cal Cumin said the Planning Board meeting will be held on January 13th at 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. as listed on the bottom of the agenda. Cal reminded the council that the County Commissioners will be in Laurel tomorrow night for a meeting to discuss consolidation. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 5 Council Meeting of January 4, 199~ Mike Atkinson requested that he be notified when the Parks Committee meets to discuss the bierstube at the Herbstfest. Dave Michael welcomed the two new council members and the three who were re-elected. The Mayor stated Chuck Dickerson comes with six years previous experience on the council. John Minch is new to the council but he is an employee of the city and already knows some of the problems that the city is facing. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 18th day of January, 1994. Chuck Rodgers,CMaY'or ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann~ City Clerk