HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07.02.1991Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
July 2, 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 July 2, 1991.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Norman Orr
Donna Kilpatrick
L.D. Collins
Chuck Rodgers
Lonnie Kellogg
Bob Graham
Ron Marshall
Bruce Teeters
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Collins.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Collins to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 18, 1991, as presented, seconded by Alderman Orr.
Motion carried 8--0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Received a report from the Laurel Police Reserve regarding the number
of hours worked. A letter was also received which included a request
for three bullet proof vests. This was referred to the Budget/Finance
Committee for consideration.
Received a letter from the Department of Health and Environmental
Science, Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau, regarding solid waste fees.
This was referred to the Garbage Committee.
Received a memo from P.J. Zielie, Election Administrator, advising the
City of Laurel that a primary election is not required.
PUBLIC HEARING - WATER RATE INCREASE:
This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held.
PROPONENTS
Dave Michael presented documentation and reported on the reasons
there is a need to increase the water rates.
why
Bob Graham stated that the average increase for a single family inside
the city will be 77 cents and 71 cents for those outside the city.
Ron Marshall said he feels the increase is not out of
checking with other communities of comparable size, Laurel
in the middle as far as rates go.
line. In
falls about
OPPONENTS
Faye Wood, 1321 Meadow Circle,
the excess money that may be
revenue is high.
inquired as to what plans there are for
collected in a dry year when water
The Mayor stated the excess money goes into a reserve account to be
drawn against in years when the water revenues are down. The funds
may also be used for replacement, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Bob said the guidelines stipulate about 30% in the reserve account,
but the City's is now at 15%.
Leann Olson, 202 3rd Avenue, questioned how many members were
considered in a single family. Dave Michael stated it was not based
on family members but ra~her on the average consumption figures for
single family dwellings.
Leann said she just moved into town and had previously been on a
cistern and she feels the rates are high. The water and sewer rates
are running very close to what it was costing her to haul her water 13
miles.
Bob Gauthier stated he feels the water charge by itself is reasonable.
The sewer charge is expensive, but the city had to build a new sewer
plant to comply with government standards and it has a 20 year bond
issue. The plant is a high 'maintenance plant which has increased
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Council Meeting of July 2, 1991
operating and maintenance costs. Bob said Laurel's sewer rate falls
in line with other cities that have new sewer plants.
No letters of protest were received by the City Clerk.
Motion by Alderman Collins to close the public hearing, seconded
by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2537
A RESOLUTION RAISING CITY WATER RATES AND
CHARGES SO AS TO INCREASE TOTAL REVENUES
NOT TO EXCEED 6%
Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2537 be passed
and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0.
PUBLIC BEARING - SEWER RATE INCREASE:
This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held.
PROPONENTS
Dave Michael presented documentation and reported on the reasons
there is a need to increase the sewer rate.
why
Discussion followed regarding the difference in maintenance costs for
the old plant verses the new one. Dave said it takes many years with
a new system to be able to estimate projected expenses. The plant has
been in operation for eight years now and the Mayor and Dave feel the
repair and maintenance costs for the plant will average about $ 20,000
a year.
Bob Graham stated once again that this increase averages out to be
only 74 cents a month for a single family dwelling.
OPPONENTS
No opponents were present at the public hearing.
protest were received by the City Clerk.
No letters of
Motion by Alderman Collins to close the public hearing, seconded
by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2538
A RESOLUTION RAISING CITY SEWER RATES AND
CHARGES SO AS TO INCREASE TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUES
NOT TO EXCEED 6%
Motion by Alderman Collins that Resolution No. 2538 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr.
There was further discussion regarding how our current rates compare
with HKM's projections. The Mayor stated the projection is off by
about 30% but HKM also projected that Laurel would have a population
of approximately 10,000 people by now and we are just at 5,600.
At this time a vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 8--0.
STUDEBAKER RALLY:
Milt Wester, on behalf of the Studebaker Club, asked permission for a
parade route and street closure on July 27, 1991. The parade will be
held at 11:00 a.m.
The parade route would start at Cenex on East Main Street, travel west
to First Avenue, north to 6th Street and east to the Graff School
where they would disband. They have requested permission from the
school to display the cars in the Graff School area, close to the
baseball fields. The judging will be held there and a picnic will
follow in Thomson Park at the picnic shelter.
Many clubs have been invited to participate and Milt said as many as
100 cars may be in the parade.
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They would like the street closure at Main Street and First Avenue for
approximately 1/2 hour. July 27th is also the weekend of Crazy Days
in Laurel.
Motion by Alderman Collins to allow the Studebaker Club to have a
parade and street closure on July 27, 1991 at 11:00 a.m., seconded by
Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0.
BID OPENING:
This being the time and place advertised, the bids received
opened.
STREET MATERIALS
Krug Sand & Gravel
2450 Hwy. 212 South
Laurel, MT
Bid Bond
$ 4,887.50
1000 CY 1/2" road material (del) $ 7.25 $ 7,250.00
4000 CY 3/4" road material (del) 6.75 27,000.00
2000 CY 3/8" stone chips (at pit) 6.25 12,500.00
500 CY 3" max. pit run (at pit) 4.25 2,125.00
Empire Sand & Gravel
P.O. Box 1215
Billings, MT
Total Bid ...... $ 48,875.00
1000 CY 1/2" road material (del) $ 12.90
4000 CY 3/4" road material (del) 12.10
2000 CY 3/8" stone chips (at pit) 9.00
500 CY 3" max. pit run (at pit) 4.00
LIQUID ASPHALT
Cenex
P.O. Box 909
Laurel, MT
MC-800 30,000 gal. at .4776
CRS-2 25,000 gal. at .4494
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Bid Bond
$ 12,900.00
48,400.00
18,000.00
2,000.00
Total Bid ...... $ 81,300.00
Total
$ 14,328.00
11,235.00
Bid ...... $ 25,563.00
Laurel Co-op Bid Bond
800 East Main $ 1,868.60
Laurel, MT
Super unleaded 12,000 gal. at .9525
$2 diesel fuel 10,000 gal. at .576
518 15W-40 oil 440 gal. at 3.40
were
Total
COLD-LAID ASPHALTIC PLANT MIX
MC-800 cold mix (del)/$
Empire Sand & Gravel
P.O. Box 1215
Billings, MT
2,000 T
Midland O'Leary
1041 4th Avenue North
Billings, MT
$ 11,430.00
5,760.00
1,496.00
Bid ...... $ 18,686.00
Bib Bond
23.23 $ 46,464.00
Bid Bond
2,000 T MC-800 cold mix/$ 21.00 $ 42,000.00
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The bids were referred to the Street and Alley Committee for a
recommendation at a special council meeting on July 8th.
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CARRIER:
This item was postponed until the next council meeting.
UNNECESSARY TO HOLD PRIMARY ELECTION:
RESOLUTION NO. 2539
A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT UNNECESSARY TO
HOLD A PRIMARY ELECTION FOR THE OFFICES OF
CITY TREASURER, AND FOUR (4) ALDERMEN IN THE
CITY OF LAUREL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1991
Motion by Alderman Graham that Resolution No. 2539 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO SID REVOLVING FUND:
RESOLUTION NO. 2540
BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN
FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA
Motion by Alderman Graham that Resolution No. 2540 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
--City-Count~ Planning Board minutes of June 27, 1991 were presented
and reviewed.
It was noted that the name of the Burger King representative is Bill
Ryan and not Regan.
Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the City-County Planning Board
minutes of June 27~ 1991, into the record as corrected, seconded by
Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0.
--City License Co~ittee minutes of June 26, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
The committee reviewed the application for Gary's Wrecker Service and
the applicant was asked to be at the council meeting but he did not
attend.
Motion by Alderman Graham to postpone the consideration of a
business license for Gary's Wrecker Service until the next council
meeting, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0.
Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City License Committee
minutes of June 26, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr.
Motion carried 8--0.
--Police Committee minutes of July 1, 1991 were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Police Committee minutes
of July 1, 1991, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion
carried 8--0.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
There will be a special council meeting Monday, July 8th at 5:00 p.m.
to approve claims and another meeting immediately following to award
the bids on street material.
A Street and Alley Committee meeting will be held on July 5th at 5:00
p.m.
The Budget/Finance Committee will meet on July 8th at 4:30 p.m.
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Richard Barhnardt has resigned from all committees.
The Mayor appointed Larry Thomas to the License, Utilities, Street &
Alley and Garbage Committees to replace Richard Barnhardt. Larry is
currently serving on the City-County Planning Board.
The Mayor appointed Bryan Fischer as a Police Officer to fill a
temporary position for 30 days, effective June 25th.
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 16th day of July, 1991.
Bob Gauthier, Mayor
Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk