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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01.02.1990Minutes of the City Council of Laurel January 2, 1990 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 January 2, 1990. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers L.D. Collins COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Bruce Teeters Norman Orr INVOCATION: OATH OF OFFICE: City Judge, Larry Herman, elected officials. Invocation was given by Alderman Collins. administered the oath of office to the newly Public Hearing: No comments CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT: At this time the City Council held an election for the office of Council President and Vice-President. Ron Marshall nominated Chuck Rodgers for President of the Council. A unanimous ballot was cast for Chuck Rodgers for Council President. Norman Orr nominated Bob Graham for Vice-President of the Council. A unanimous ballot was cast for Bob Graham for Vice-President of the Council. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Collins to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1989, as presented, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0. There was discussion at the December 5th meeting regarding the possibility of including the Fire Department's bill for responding to personal injury accidents with extrication equipment on the ambulance bills. The Mayor stated calls have been made to insurance companies and it is still being checked into before writing any letters. CORRESPONDENCE: Alderman Collins received a letter against the 24 hour gambling. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of December 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 $ 182,401.19 for the month of December, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2420 - DE-ANNEXATION OF PARTS OF CHERRY HILLS SUBDIVISION: This item was tabled until the next council meeting. ESTABLISH PARKING SPACES FOR THE HANDICAPPED: ORDINANCE NO. 957 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 10.68.025 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ESTABLISH PARKING SPACES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS Page 2 Council Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Meeting of January 2, 1990 Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 957 readingl be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. call vote was taken and all aldermen voted, "YES." Motion 8--0. (second A roll carried TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF PUBLICATION OF SPECIAL REVIEW RECOMMENDATION: ORDINANCE NO. 958 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 17.88.040 (A) (5) OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF PUBLICATION OF SPECIAL REVIEW RECOMMENDATION. Public Hearing: No comments Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 958 (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. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Mayor appointed L.D. Collins to the replace Rob Harris. Budget/Finance Committee to D.L. McGillen was appointed to the Park Committee to replace Mell Meccage who is retiring from local government. Fire Marshall, Rob Harris, was appointed to the License Committee. OFFICIALS The Mayor appointed Don Hackmann as City Clerk for a four year term. Motion by Alderman Marshall to confirm the Don Hackmann as City Clerk for a four year term, Graham. Motion carried 8--0. Mayor's appointment of seconded by Alderman The Mayor appointed Alan Crowe as Police Chief for a four year term. Motion by Alderman Marshall to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Alan Crowe as Police Chief for a four year term, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Joe Bradley as City Attorney for a two year term. Motion by Alderman Marshall to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Joe Bradley as City Attorney for a two year term, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Jim Worthington as Public Works Director for a one year probationary period. Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Jim Worthington as Public Works Director for a one year probationary period, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Dave Michael as Assistant Director of Public Works for a one year probationary period. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Dave Michael as Assistant Public Works Director for a one year probationary period, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meet±nJ of January 2, 1990 Motion by Alderman Collins to accept the committee appointment made by the Mayor, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Chuck Rodgers left the meeting at this time, 7:22 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Ambulance Committee minutes of December 14, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Teeters to enter the Ambulance minutes of December 14, 1989, into the record, seconded by Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Committee Alderman --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 19, were presented. 1989 Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 19, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Cal Cumin stated that he and Chuck Rodgers will attempt for the third time to get to Wolf Point to look at the Woods Power Grip Plant on Thursday. There is a special review before the Planning Board next week and Cal stated that the owner wants him to look over the project so he can use his planning expertise to understand what they are doing and proposing to do to make sure it fits in with the Laurel environment. Cal said nothing is definite regarding where they will relocate. The owner wants to go to Havre but some of the employees want to come to Laurel. He said this would be a primary industry that would generate dollars for Laurel and it would employ up to 60 people. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: There will be a Park Committee meeting on January il, 1990. The Police Commission will have a meeting on January 4, 1990 at City Hall regarding the gambling ordinance. This will be a discussion concerning what to put in the ordinance and a look at other cities who have 24 hour gambling. Dave Michael reported on the museum roof. It has been checked but no obvious holes have been found. It seems the water comes in when the ice builds up on the roof. Chuck Dickerson inquired as to why a runner could not be attached to City Hall and a new roof be laid on top of the existing roof at a different Pitch. He feels we need to look into this possibility and do something to alleviate the problem. There being no further business to come before the Council at time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk this Approved by The Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City Laurel, Montana, this 16th day of January, 1990. Gauthier, Mayor of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk