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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03.03.1992 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of March 3, 1992 The question of vendors in the park has also come up. Mr. Rayne has received requests from people who want to set up stands in the park but the school district does not want any part of this and would not coordinate any of it. Darrell informed Mr. Bayne that city policy allows only non-profit vendors in the park and it was suggested that if requests come in~ they should be directed to the Parks Committee. The Mayor feels the city should try and open the rest room facility in Thomson Park for this event. Dave will locate heaters to be used in the building. Darrell commented that Mr. Bayne started this project intending it to be a small scale thing for the students but it has just blossomed. The military has been very acceptable to it and there is a chance that the General of the Air Force might be present. He is also receiving calls from schools in Livingston and Bozeman who would like to bus their students down for it. It was questioned whether the school board would consider leaving the school open to help accommodate the people and Darrell stated they will expend no money in this whatsoever. The question of garbage was brought up. If there are visiting students who bring sack lunches, garbage could become a problem. Mr. Rayne will submit a detailed map at the next committee meeting~ showing the location of aircraft and Dave Michael will look into the placement of garbage cans. It was suggested that the community may help cover the expense of the porta-pots. Darrell said this was suggested to the Chamber of Commerce but nothing was done. Joe Bradley feels it would be a nice gesture on the city's part to cover this expense this time. It was suggested that the city look into purchasing some porta-pots in the future to be used for different events, since the rental cost is quite high. AGREEMENT WITH CENEX FOR WASTE DISPOSAL: This item was postponed until the March 17th council meeting. SIGNATURES ON CITY CHECKS AND INVESTMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 2579 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING TWO SIGNATURES ON CITY CHECKS AND INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. 2579 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. Don Hackmann explained that two signatures are required on transactions for internal control purposes. Due to the availability of those on the signature card, it was suggested that the Chairman of the Investment Committee also be added to the card. GROUP & FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: ORDINANCE NO. 1026 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 17.16.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW GROUP DAY CARE HOMES AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN ALL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 1026 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Joe Bradley stated this ordinance would remove the requirement for special review for day care facilities handling twelve or fewer children. Since we cannot regulate them, this would remove it from our control. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of March 3, 1992 At this time a roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted~ "YES". Motion carried 7--0. APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR TAXICABS: ORDINANCE NO. 1027 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 5.40.040 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, APPLICATION PROCEDURE Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 1027 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Joe Bradley said our old ordinance required a chauffeur's license for anyone operating a taxicab but the state has done away with the chauffeur's license. This ordinance states that an applicant must show a valid state driver's license in order to operate a taxicab. The license fee for operating a taxicab will be the standard $ 50.00 fee. It was explained that the company would have to have a business license and each driver would also have to have a business license. Joe said that most taxicab drivers are not employees of the company rather, they are independent contractors that supply their own vehicles. Lonnie Kellogg commented that a newspaper article recently said that taxicab companies are no longer allowed to contract out for drivers. Workers Comp stated the company must cover the drivers as employees. Joe commented that just because Workers Comp does it this way, it doesn't necessarily mean we have to do it the same way. Don Hackmann stated that once Workers Comp does it this way~ the other branches of government such as the Unemployment Division and the Federal and State governments will pick up on it and also require it. More discussion regarding the problems involved in monitoring a business like this. Darrell McGillen commented that when he was working on the road, many communities had what was called a delivery permit. This permit would license the vehicles that delivered beverage and food items along with delivery vehicles for florists, furniture stores, etc. This delivery permit also included taxicabs because they deliver people. Joe will check into the laws regarding taxicabs since there is a separate section under business licenses for this. He will report back to the council at the next meeting. The License Committee will discuss the feasibility of having a delivery permit for Laurel. At this time a roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. APPOINTMENTS - AIRPORT AUTHORITY: Joe stated that the appointments to the Airport Authority have lapsed and need to be reappointed. The terms will be staggered and all appointments hereafter will be made as of June 30th each year. The members were appointed with the following expiration dates: Howard Clayton Bill Brennan Bob Western Roy Zahm John Smith, Chairman 6-30-92 6-3O-93 6-30-94 6-30-95 6-30-96 Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to appoint the Airport Authority Board members, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 7--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of March 3, 1992 APPOINTMENTS - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS: The Board of Adjustments also has staggered terms for it's members which will come due on June 30th each year. The members and their terms are as follows: Andy Muri, Chairman Marvin Carter Bruce Teeters Robert Western Johnny Goodman 6-30-93 6-30-94 6-30-94 6-30-95 6-30-95 Motion by Alderman Marshall to appoint the Board of Adjustment members, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. APPOINTMENTS - CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD: COUNCIL APPOINTMENT Motion by Alderman Graham to appoint Lonnie Kellogg to the City-County Planning Board for a one year term which will expire on June 30, 1992, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT The Mayor appointed Joe Bradley to the City-County Planning Board a one year term which will expire on June 30, 1992. for COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 18, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 18, 1992~ into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 18, 1992 were presented. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter of the Whole minutes of February 18, 1992, by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 7--0. the City Council committee into the record, seconded Joe Bradley commented that the city received correspondence from Yellowstone County asking us to once again consider law enforcement consolidation. This was brought before the council in February 1984 and the council passed a resolution opposing consolidation. The council felt that Laurel should be guaranteed a specified minimum level of service. If it had passed, Joe said Laurel would be subject to a couple of votes on a 11 or 15 member board and chances are that the dollars would not be spent in Laurel. We were looking for a guarantee that Laurel would have a station house or precinct, a dispatch center and a minimum level of police control. --Laurel Airport Authority minutes of January 22, 1992, were presented. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter the Laurel Airport minutes of January 22, 1992, into the record, seconded by Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Authority Alderman --Laurel Airport Authority minutes of February 24, 1992 presented. were Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter minutes of February 24, 1992, into the Graham. Motion carried 7--0. the Laurel Airport record, seconded by Authority Alderman --License Committee minutes of February 25, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Graham to enter the License Committee' minutes of February 26, 1992, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 5 Council Meeting of March 3, 1992 --Parks Committee minutes of February 27, 1992 were presented and reviewed. It was stated that city wide clean-up day is set for April llth. Motion by Alderwoman managers and a recreation Motion carried 7--0. Kilpatrick to advertise for lifeguards, director, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to allow Dave Michael and Lonnie Kellogg to attend a WATCO pool operation seminar, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Joe stated he received two complaints on the Dave Michael said the slide was removed for placed over the steps but someone removed it. again. slide in Nutting Park. repairs and a board was Dave will block it off Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks minutes of February 27, 1992, into the record, seconded by Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. Committee Alderman ~AYOR'S COMMENTS: March 12th of this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Girls Scouts of America. The Mayor proclaimed March 8th to the 14th as Girl Scout Week in Laurel. Bob Graham stated the Laurel High School basketball team won it's first divisional championship in ten years. It was the consensus of the council to send a letter of congratulations to the team and wish them good luck in the state tournament. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 17th day of March, 1992. Chuck Rodgers, Mayor ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk