HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05.07.1991Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
May 7, 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 7:00 p.m., on May 7, 1991.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Norman Orr
Donna Kilpatrick
L.D. Collins
Chuck Rodgers
Lonnie Kellogg
Bob Graham
Eon Marshall
Bruce Teeters
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Wilhelm.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Rodgers to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 16, 1991, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins.
Motion carried 8--0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Received a thank you from Peg Kamerzel for the retirement party.
Received a bulletin from the Montana League of Cities and Towns
regarding HB-795, Public Works financing program. The City Clerk
wrote to the Governor encouraging him to sign the bill.
CLAIMS:
Claims for the month of April 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 $ 259,273.86 for the month of April, seconded by Alderman
Orr. Motion carried 8--0.
KREG JONES - D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. (SEWER REVENUE BONDS):
Kreg Jones, representing D.A. Davidson, stated his company served as
financial advisor in 1983 for the issuance of the Sewer Revenue Bonds.
In 1983 the City sold 20 year bonds and retained the right to prepay
these bonds after 10 years.
At this time the interest rates for municipal bonds is at an 11 year
low and the city would like to take advantage of this. Since you do
not have the option to pay the bonds off for another 2 1/2 years, you
can do what is called advanced refunding. You would refinance the
bonds in advance of your right to pay them off in 1993. Kreg said you
basically swap an old debt for a new one which will result in savings,
due to the lower interest rate.
Kreg explained in detail the process for issuing 1991 bonds. The net
savings to the City over a 12 year period will be $ 84,396.00.
The Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 6th were reviewed.
committee made a recommendation to proceed with the issue.
The
RESOLUTION NO. 2523
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LAUREL AND D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.,
SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE PURCHASE AND
SALE OF SERIES 1991 SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS
Motion by Alderman Collins that Resolution No. 2523 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0.
BID OPENING - 1990-1991 AUDIT:
Letters were sent by the City Clerk to local accounting firms
soliciting bids for the 1990-91 audit. All bids recieved were opened
at this time.
Jackson, Potter and Co.
209 Second Avenue
Laurel, MT
Total Bid ......... $
7.200.00
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Steven K. Cosner, CPA
5 First Avenue
Laurel, MT
Wendell Stanton and Associates
1925 Broadwater Avenue
Billings, MT
Total Bid ......... $ 7,500.00
Total Bid ......... $ 8,000.00
Alternate 3 Year Bid ......... $ 7,500.00
The bids were referred to the Budget/Finance Committee for
recommendation at their May 13th meeting.
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OUTSIDE CITY DUMP FEES:
RESOLUTION NO. 2524
ESTABLISHING DUMP FEES FOR WOOD, CONSTRUCTION
OR DEMOLITION MATERIALS, AND OTHER GARBAGE,
RUBBISH AND TRASH
Motion by Alderman Rodgers that Resolution No. 2524 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0.
STREET SWEEPING:
RESOLUTION NO. 2525
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO STREET
SWEEPING
Motion b.v Alderman RodEers that Resolution No. 2525 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0.
ADOPT LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE:
ORDINANCE NO. 984 (second reading)
ADOPTION OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, 1991
Public Hearing: No comment.
Motion by Alderman Orr to close the public hearing, seconded by
Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0.
Motion b.v Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 984 (second reading)
be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. A roll call vote was
taken and all aldermen voted~ "YES." Motion carried 8--0.
DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING - MARTIN GARAGES:
Jim Worthington, City Engineer, gave a report on the demolition of a
dangerous building. Jim stated the demolition has been completed on
the Martin garages and notice has been sent to the Clerk and Recorder
informing them that there is no longer a building there. The last
step, as required by the Uniform Code, is to submit a written report
to the City. Jim presented this report showing the itemized cost of
demolition.
Jim stated a certified letter was sent to Mr. Martin itemizing the
cost of demolition. This letter was refused and because of that
action, this report was submitted. The next step is to have a public
hearing on June 4th for the purpose of allowing anyone to voice their
objections. If there are no objections at the hearing, the cost of
demolition will be put on Mr. Martin's taxes. Jim did note that when
the abstract research was done prior to demolition, Mr. Martin's taxes
were current.
RESOLUTION NO. 2526
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE CITY ENGINEERS REPORT FOR TUESDAY,
JUNE 4, 1991 AT 7:00 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AND PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL GIVE
NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM CODE FOR
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
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Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2526 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 16, 1991 were presented
and reviewed.
Discussion regarding the cost of putting curb and gutter on the west
side of First Avenue South between Taco John's and Town Pump. It was
questioned why the city is paying for it and not the property owners.
The Mayor said the State requested that curb and gutter be put in
after they did the overlay project on First Avenue several years ago.
At that time, the property owners were approached and asked to
voluntarily install curb and gutter, but they did not want to put out
the money for this project. Bob said money was budgeted in the gas
tax fund last year to cover this project.
After discussion it was decided to check further into the possibility
of approaching the owners again before the city puts out the money for
the project. They can attend a Street and Alley Committee meeting to
discuss it. Joe Bradley said the City would need to notify them.
This item was referred to the Street and Alley Committee.
It was questioned whether Jim Worthington has checked the O'Rourke
house in Riverside Park. Jim stated the occupants are not fully moved
out yet but he expects to have the key to the house within a day or
two.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter
Committee minutes of April 16, 1991, into the
Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0.
the Budget/Finance
record, seconded by
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 17, 1991 were presented
and reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter
Committee minutes of April 17, 1991, into the
Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0.
the Budget/Finance
record, seconded by
There was discussion in committee regarding whether the cutting of
weeds could be assessed with street maintenance. Don Hackmann said he
checked the code book and sanding and snow removal are street
maintenance items but there is no mention of weeds.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 29, 1991 were presented
and reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter
Committee minutes of April 29, 1991, into the
Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0.
the Budget/Finance
record, seconded by
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 6, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance
Committee minutes of May 6, 1991, into the record, seconded by
Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0.
--City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of April 16, 1991 were
presented.
Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City Council Committee of
the Whole minutes of April 16, 1991, into the record, seconded by
Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0.
--Fire Go~ittee minutes of March 25, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Rodgers to
March 25, 1991, into the record,
Motion carried 8--0.
enter the Fire Committee minutes of
seconded by Alderman Marshall.
--Fire Committee minutes of April 18, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
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Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Fire Committee minutes of
April 18, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion
carried 8--0.
--Fire Committee minutes of April 22, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Fire Committee minutes of
April 22, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick.
Motion carried 8--0.
In reference to the Buy Sell Agreement on the Williams property, Bob
Graham stated he is opposed to the purchase.
--Fire Committee minutes of April 29, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman R0dgers to enter the Fire Committee minutes of
April 29, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion
carried 8--0.
--Fourth of July Committee minutes of April 29, 1991 were presented
and reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Fourth of July
Committee minutes of April 29, 1991, into the record, seconded by
Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0.
--Parks Committee minutes of April 25, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks
minutes of April 25, 1991, into the record, seconded by
Graham.
Committee
Alderman
There was discussion on salaries for the head lifeguards and other
swimming pool employees.
Carl Hollabaugh attended a Parks Committee meeting asking permission
to be able to move into the house in Riverside Park that was recently
vacated by the O'Rourke family. He is willing to negotiate a contract
to mow the lower portion of the park in exchange for rent. Carl.
stated he was a licensed contractor and since the house is in need of
repairs, he is willing to do repairs and make improvements as part of
this contract.
Jim Worthington stated that he will inspect the house within the next
day or two and make a report to the Parks Committee on Thursday, May
9th at 5:00 p.m.
Dave Michael stated there have been other requests for this house and
he suggested that the Parks Committee handle this and make a
recommendation for a new tenant. Carl was invited to attend the
meeting on Thursday.
At this time a vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 8--0.
COMMENTS FROM TIlE AUDIENCE:
Bob Graham thanked everyone on the Council and the Department Heads
for the kind words his family received on the death of his father.
Cal Cumin reported on the petroleum coke pile east of town. The
owners were contacted and it is a business that is continually moving
the coke in and out. The pile is periodically sprayed with silicone
to prevent dust in wind storms.
There will be a Street and Alley Committee meeting on May 16, 1991 at
5:00 p.m.
Donna Kilpatrick requested permission to leave the State.
Motion by Alderman Collins to allow Donna Kilpatrick to leave the
State, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0.
There will be an Ambulance Committee meeting on May 28, 1991 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council chambers.
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A Police Committee meeting will be held on May 8, 1991 at §:00 p.m.
The Police Commission will meet at the F.A.P. on Wednesday, May 8th at
5:00 p.m. to review the Police Chief applications.
MAYOR*S COMMENTS:
The Mayor appointed Bob Western to the Airport Authority to fill the
· unexpired term of Dave Powers.
Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the Mayor's appointment of
Bob Western to the Airport Authority~ seconded by Alderman Kellogg.
Motion carried 8--0.
The Mayor appointed Curt Hoffman as Assistant Manager and Cheryl
Hallstad~ Brian Hunter and Kyle Hoffman as head lifeguards.
Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the Mayor's appointment of
Curt Hoffman as Assistant Manager and Cheryl Hallstad, Brian Hunter
and Kyle Hoffman as head lifeguards, seconded by Alderman Graham.
Motion carried 8--0.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this
time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City
Laurel, Montana, this 21st day of May, 1991.
of
ATTEST:
Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk