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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08.04.1992Minutes of the City Council of Laurel August 4, 1992 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 7:05 p.m., on August 4, 1992. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Norman Orr Gay Easton L.D. Collins Albert Ehrlick Lonnie Kellogg Bob Graham Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Collins. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Marshall to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1992, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a thank you card from Herb Mohs and family and Celia Easton and family for the flowers sent to them. Received a fact sheet from EPA regarding Cenex's Laurel Refinery investigation. Received a membership bulletin from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding Transportation Enforcement Funding and the Special Session of the Legislature. Received statistics from the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service for 1991-92. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of July were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve amount of $ 325,016.75 for the month of July, Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. all claims in the 1992, seconded by CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of June were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of June, 1992, be approved, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. AMY NESS - SAM'S PRODUCTION: Amy Ness is requesting permission for the use of East Main Street and Hazel Avenue on September 19th for filming. This area is not in the city limits and Amy stated that the County is aware of it along with Roy Ventura. Roy suggested using flagman and recommended a company in Billings that has been used during filming of other movies in the area. Motion by Alderman Collins to allow the use of East Main Street and Hazel Avenue for filming on September 19th, providing they keep in contact with our local Police and Fire Departments, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Amy stated that if there is an emergency, they will let the emergency vehicles through. In regard to a detour, Amy said her concern is that the traffic would be detoured through a residential neighborhood. She feels there would less of an impact on the community if the traffic is held for 15 minute or less intervals and then be allowed to pass. Joe Bradley suggested that Amy discuss this with the Police Chief. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of August 4, 1992 It was clarified that our local police will be advised of everything that is going on, but they will not be doing the actual flagging of traffic. The film crew has their own flagmen. Amy also stated that off duty officers can be on their payroll, if that is acceptable with the City. The filming will be done on Saturday, September 19th, weather permitting. Amy stated they have purchased a one million dollar liability insurance policy with the City named as additional insured. At this time a vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 8--0; PUBLIC HEARING - 1992-93 PRELIMINARY BUDGET & TAX RESOLUTIONS: This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. Bob Gauthier reviewed a few minor changes to the preliminary budget and explained how the different funds are looking for the coming year. Bob said solid waste is the issue of the 90's and there is no cheap solution to the problem. Due to the increase in taxable valuation, our mill levy will decrease in the final budget from ll6 to 115, to stay within the 1-106 restrictions. Mayor Rodgers thanked Bob for all of his help and education in dealing with the budget process and for staying on the Budget/Finance Committee. There were no comments from the audience. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. A special meeting will be held on Monday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the final budget and tax resolutions. AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BILLINGS - ANIMAL HOUSING: RESOLUTION NO. 2608 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE CITY OF BILLINGS, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO ANIMAL HOUSING Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2608 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. SALARY OF CITY JUDGE: ORDINANCE NO. 1039 (second reading) SALARY OF THE CITY JUDGE Public Hearing: Bob Gauthier commented that the Court Clerk should get the raise, not the Judge. Bob Graham stated that you get what you pay for~ He's in favor of this ordinance. Further comments were made by Bob Gauthier but they were not audible on the tape. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 1039 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Marshall~ Collins and Ehrlick voted, "NO". Aldermen Graham, Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of August 4, 1992 Orr, Kellogg, Easton and Alderwoman Kilpatrick all voted, "YES". Motion carried 5--3. CARETAKER AT RIVERSIDE PARK: There was discussion at the Budget/Finance Committee meeting on July 21st regarding Carl Hollabaugh, who is currently living in the stone house in Riverside Park. Donna Kilpatrick stated that this was discussed again at the meeting earlier this evening and those minutes will not be presented until the next Council meeting. Donna said the committee recommends that Carl be treated like Herb Mobs, in that he get the house rent free in exchange for mowing the park and he provides a certain amount of security at night, just 'by being there. Don Hackmann clarified that this would not be exactly like Herb, since Herb is on the payroll, based on the percent of campers that stay in the park. This would be an agreement with Carl that he mow the lawns in exchange for the rent. Don said the committee placed a value of $ 400.00 a month on the rent so he will be covered under worker's comp. If the Council requires him to live there for security reasons, then it is not taxable income under IRS. A resolution approving the contract with Carl will be put on the agenda for the next Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 21, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Chuck reported that he received a second bid for painting the FAP Complex and it was $ 500.00 less than the first bid and it included more painting, such as additional coats on the doors. More checking will be done. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 21, 1992, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8-~0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 21, 1992 were presented. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Whole minutes of July 21, 1992, Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. the City Council Committee of into the record, seconded by --Garbage Committee minutes of August 3, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Garbage Committee minutes of August 3, 1992, into the record~ seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. --Parks Committee minutes of July 23, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks minutes of July 23, 1992, into the record, seconded by Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. Committee Alderman --License Committee The License Committee minutes front July 14th were approved at the July 21st Council meeting. In those minutes, Chalk-Up, 401 East Main~ requested a business license. They were not ready for the license at that time, so no action was taken on it. They are ready now and the fire inspection has passed. Motion by Alderman Graham to grant a city business license to Chalk-Up at 401 East Main, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of August 4, 1992 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Bob Graham requested permission to leave the State. Motion by Alderman Orr to grant permission for Bob Graham to leave the state, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. APPOINTMENTS: None A Parking Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, August llth at 7:00 p.m. The Fire Committee will meet on on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. A License Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, August llth at 5:00 p.m. The Police Committee will meet on Tuesday, August llth at 5:30 MAYOR'S COMMENTS: None There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 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 August, 1992. Chuck Rodge-~s', M~k/or ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk