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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.19.1991Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 19, 1991 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 Bob Gauthier at 7:02 p.m., on February 19, 1991. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick L.D. Collins COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Chuck Rodgers Bruce Teeters INVOCATION: MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Collins to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 6, 1991, as presented, seconded by Marshall. Motion carried 5--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter Homefront." Lonnie Kellogg Bob Graham Norman Orr Invocation was given by Reverend Holt. regular Alderman from Senator Conrad Burns regarding "Operation Received the December 1990 and January 1991 activity report from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received a report dated February 1991 from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Agency regarding the status of total suspended particulate, sulfation rate, and carbon monoxide in the Billings- Laurel area. CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of January were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of January, 1991, be approved, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT: A motion was made on February 21, 1989 to review this location annually. Alan Crowe stated there have been no complaints or problems with this location and it was the consensus of the council to let them continue. RESOLUTION TO REMAIN A THIRD CLASS CITY: RESOLUTION NO. 2518 THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, HEREBY ELECTS TO BE AND REMAIN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution no. 2518 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 5--0. The Mayor stated that this is definitely to the city's financial advantage to remain a third class city. SALARY OF TNE CITY TREASURER: ORDINANCE NO. 981 (second reading) SALARY OF THE CITY TREASURER No comments. Public Hearing: Motion by Alderman Collins to close the public hearing, by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 5--0. seconded Page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of February 19, 1991 Motion by Alderman Kello~ that Ordinance No. 981 (second readingl be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 5--0. ESTABLISHING CITY OFFICE OF FIRE/BUILDING INSPECTOR: ORDINANCE NO. 982 (second reading) ESTABLISHING CITY OFFICE OF FIRE/ BUILDING INSPECTOR Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Marshall to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 5--0. Motion by Alderman Collins that Ordinance No. 982 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 5--0. ESTABLISHING DUTIES OF FIRE/BUILDING INSPECTOR: ORDINANCE NO. 9S3-ANENDED (second reading) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 983 ESTABLISHING DUTIES OF FIRE/BUILDING INSPECTOR Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Collins to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 5--0. Joe Bradley explained a change in Section 2.08.170 Fire/Building Inspector Duties. The change was from The Public Director shall to The Fire/Building Inspector shall. Motion by Alderman Graham to approve the amendment to Ordinance No. 983, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. Motion by Alderman Collins that Ordinance No. 983 (second reading) be passed and adopted as amended, seconded by Alderman Graham. In regard to item #2 of the ordinance, Jim Worthington commented that the approval of the building inspection has to come through a certified and approved building inspector. Jim became certified after coming to the city and he would have to sign off on all building inspections. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 5--0. EXXON PIPELINE EASEMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 2519 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RIGHT OF WAY GRANT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE EXXON PIPELINE COMPANY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, RELATING TO A RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT Joe Bradley stated this just authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and deliver this easement form. Jim Worthington has reviewed this easement and he has no problems with the location. It will be located east of our water intake pier. With favorable weather conditions, construction would start this spring. Motion by Alderman Graham that Resolution No. 2519 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 5--0. Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of February 19, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 5, 1991 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Budget/Finance minutes of February 5, 1991, into the record, seconded by Kellogg. Motion carried 5--0. Committee Alderman --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 5, 1991 were presented. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 5, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 5--0. --Fire Committee minutes of February 7, 1991 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the Fire Committee minutes of February 7, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. There was discussion regarding the and a fire truck. A recommendation made at the next council meeting. purchase of the Williams property regarding the fire truck will be Joe Bradley will write a letter and make an offer on the Williams property, subject to final approval of the council by resolution. This will get the negotiation process going and help the Fire Committee to know whether it is possible to look at purchasing both the land and truck. --4th of July Committee minutes of January 29, 1991 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the 4th of July Committee minutes of January 29, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 5--0. --Parks Committee reviewed. minutes of January 24, 1991 were presented and Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks minutes of January 24, 1991, into the record, seconded by Collins. Committee Alderman There was discussion regarding scuba diving and spear fishing in South Pond. The care of the baseball fields and concession sales were discussed. Bob Gauthier will speak to Fred Feuerbacher concerning what the Legion would like to see done as far as field maintenance goes and he will report to the next Parks Committee meeting. The committee will also discuss what percentage to charge for concessions and Donna Kilpatrick suggested that a contract be drawn up. At this time a vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 5--0. --P~blic Utilities Committee minutes of February 11, 1991 were presented and reviewed. Mike Goodwin of 901 East Maryland requested to hook into city water and sewer lines but the request was denied by the committee. Jim Worthington explained that the manhole is a shallow one in that area and Mike would need a 600' line which would require a pumping system, to be able to discharge it into the city's line. Mike was also willing to be annexed into the city, but the committee felt it was not feasible to do so. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of February 11, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 5--0. Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of February 19, 1991 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Cal Cumin gave a legislative update on issues concerning the city. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed Larry Thomas, city resident, to the City-County Planning Board. This is a Mayoral appointment to replace Linda Dennis-Williams. The appointment is effective through June of 1992. There will be a Garbage Committee meeting on Monday, March 4th at 5:00 p.m. A Street & Alley Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21st at 5:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the council at time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk this Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 5th day of March, 1991. Bo~b Gau[hifir, Mayor ATTEST: Donald I',. Hackmann