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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.01.1993Minutes of the City Council of Laurel June 1, 1993 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 June 1~ 1993. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Albert Ehrlick L.D. Collins Donna Kilpatrick Gay Easton Bob Graham Ron Marshall COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Norman Orr INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Father Gorman. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Marshal] to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1993, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a memo from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding a District 11 meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 10th at the Billings City Hall. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of May were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick amount of $ 224,009.99 for the month Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. to approve all claims in the of May, seconded by Alderman ORDINANCE OF ANNEXATION - MATHIS SUBDIVISION: ORDINANCE NO. 1078 EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, TO INCLUDE LOT 7 OF BLOCK 3, AND LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, OF BLOCK 4, MATHIS SUBDIVISION, SECOND FILING, YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Ordinance No. 1078 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. BID OPENING - DISPATCH CONSOLE & FURNITURE: This being the time and place advertised, the one bid received was opened. Industrial Electronics 201 Erie Drive Billings MT 59101 Bid Bond Received Cashier's Check $ 4,000.00 Pricin~LSummar~ Radio Console Equipment Base Station Equipment Door Control Equipment Furniture Equipment Installation TOTAL (without options) $ 10,821.28 5,569.74 383.15 19,754.05 2~993.0Q $ 39,521,22 Option #1 Un-Interruptible Power Supply Option #2 Spare Cards For Radio Console (highly recommended) Option #3 Additional Lighting Above Dispatch Area 3,400.00 4,668.00 202.00 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of June 1~ 1993 Terms and Conditions -Proposal Valid For 30 Days -Delivery Approximately 46 Days After Receipt Of Order -Payment Terms: 10% Upon Execution Of Contract 60% Upon Delivery Of Equipment 20% Upon Completion Of Installation 10% Upon Acceptance -5% Discount For Full Payment In Advance With Order -Tax Exempt Financing Available Upon Approved Credit -Shipping Is Included In Pricing The bid was referred to the FAP Committee (Parking and Building Committee). AWARD CONSTRUCTION BID - OLD LIBRARY BUILDING: Jim Worthington stated this bid was received at the last council meeting for the renovation of the old library building. HC Construction, David Holycross, was the only bidder. Jim reviewed the bid and recommends that it be awarded to HC Construction. Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to award the bid to renovate the old library building to HC Construction in the amount of $ 20,009.51, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BILLINGS - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: RESOLUTION NO. 2650 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE CITY OF BILLINGS, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. 2660 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Easton. Dave Michael stated that we will be looking at an increase of approximately 33% this year. We are currently paying $ 5.19 a ton and this will increase to $ 6.86 a ton. Next year we will be looking at a decrease with the figures being around 22%. Dave said the rate change is due to the requirements that the Billings landfill is under from year to year. When asked whether the City of Laurel will have to raise the garbage rates, Dave said this should not be necessary. A vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. SPECIFYING PARKING LIMITATIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 1077 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 10.52.010, LMC, SPECIFYING THE DAYS AND TIMES OF THE WEEK DURING WHICH CERTAIN PARKING LIMITATION ORDINANCES IN CHAPTER 10.52 SHALL APPLY Public Hearing: No Comments, Motion by Alderman Graham to close the public hearing, by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. seconded Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 1077 (second reading) be passed and adopted~ seconded by Alderman Kellogg. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted~ "YES". Motion carried 7--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of June 1, 1993 FIRE INSPECTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 2651 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND McCANN FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CONSULTING, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO FIRE INSPECTIONS Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2651 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS: Dave Michael reported that starting July 1st the city has to meet new water quality regulations. One of the regulations has to do with chlorine. Dave said we are possibly the only plant in the state which does not have a clear well. This is an area in the plant where the chlorine treated water can stand to give it time to react before it is supplied to the customer. Dave attended a meeting last week and was told the city will be receiving a letter stating that we do not meet this requirement. At this meeting, Dave asked that a State Water Quality Inspector come to Laurel and check out our plant. The inspector gave our plant high praise for its operations but said we need a continuous chlorine monitor. Dave stated that a clear well would cost three quarters to one million dollars to install. If the state tells us that we do not meet certain standards, our chances are better for getting federal grant money to fund the project. In regard to a question~ Dave said there is room north of the existing building to construct a clear well. More discussion followed and Dave said this new regulation only applies to surface water at this time~ but it will not be long before wells are included. Dave will go into more depth with the Utilities Committee when he receives additional paperwork from the state. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 18, 1993 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 18, 1993, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. --Cemetery Committee minutes of May 18, 1993 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to enter the Cemetery Committee minutes of May 18, 1993, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. --City-County Planning Board minutes of May 18~ 1993 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Board minutes of May 18, 1993~ into the record~ Ehrlick. City-County seconded by Planning Alderman Lonnie Kellogg commented that a public hearing was held on the zone change for Certificate of Survey #2385. The Planning Board recommended approval to the city council and the council will hold a public hearing on June 15th. A vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of June 1, 1993 --Fourth of July Committee minutes of May 24, 1993 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Fourth of July Committee minutes of May 24, 1993, into the record, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7--0. --Parks Committee minutes of May 27, 1993 were presented and reviewed. Motion ~ Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks Committee minutes of May 27, 1993~ into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. --Street and Alle~ Committee minutes of May 20, 1993 were presented and reviewed. Motion ~2L Alderman Ehrlick to enter the Street and Alley Committee minutes of May 20, 1993, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: PWD - RETIREMENT Jim Worthington stated that he has submitted his letter of resignation to the Mayor. He is resigning due to health problems. Jim indicated to the Mayor that he would be more than glad to help when we get a new employee on line and he will also work with the Mayor as he sees fit, specifically with the Grant Committee and some other items he has been working heavily on. Projects Jim has underway at the present time include the renovation of the old library building, paving of the two drying beds at the WWTP~ getting the bids completed and ready for bidding the walls at the solid waste site and completing the storage building at the swimming pool. Jim stated he would like to stay longer if it wasn't for his health. He thanked the council and all the staff that have helped him so much with all his activities during his 3 1/2 years. CHUCK DICKERSON - Chuck Dickerson, 532 Fairview Lane, came before the council regarding the status of West 12th Street. He built his home in the summer of 1990 and the next spring there was flooding on the corner. It continues to happen regularly every time there is a heavy rain. He has addressed the issue with Jim several times and has been told it is being looked into. Chuck was told that West 12th Street was improperly constructed and the problem will continue until something is done about the street. At this time, he is wondering what and when something will be done. Jim asked Chuck if there has been any progress on creating an SID district? Chuck reported that because of the 75% majority required, they have not been able to get an SID started. The situation is still there where Dave Murray has control over some of the lots. Several lots have been sold and building is going on but there are still some undeveloped lots and the people are hesitant about forming an SID. Chuck went on to explain that the water collects on the north side of Sixth Avenue and he feels that a culvert placed across 12th Street to Sixth Avenue would take care of the problem. The Mayor said we can have the Street and Alley Committee take a good look at this problem. The Mayor stated there are only five lots left to develop in this area. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 5 Council Meeting of June !, 1993 Chuck said Dave Murray approached him and asked him not to pursue an SID until all the lots were sold. He feels that once the improvements are included in the price of the lots, the lots wiii increase to the point where he doesn't feel he will be able to sell them. More discussion and Chuck said it was his understanding that to do an SID, all the street have to be connected. Me is wondering about 12th Street Circle which is not connected to West Beartooth. Jim stated that it could be done in the same SID as the other streets and it would be much cheaper to do it that way. There was some confusion regarding who has controlling interest on the undeveloped lots. Jim Worthington suggested that Chuck appear before the Street and Alley Committee. APPOINTMENTS: The Mayor appointed Joe Bradley to the City-County Planning Board as a city representative for a two year term. (Mayor's appointment} The Mayor appointed Andy Muri to the Board of Adjustments. The Mayor appointed Bill Brennan to the Airport Authority. Motion ~y Alderman Kello~[g to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Andy Muri to the Board of Adjustments and Bill Brennan to the Airport Authority, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Chuck stated that we are currently advertising for a new City Engineer/Public Works Director. Albert Ehrlick requested permission to leave the state. Motion ~y_ Alderman Collins to grant permission for Albert Ehrlick to leave the state, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayer and passed by the Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 15th day of June, 1993. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk