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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.06.1990Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 6, 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 7:04 p.m., on February 6, 1990. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Norman Orr Chuck Rodgers L.D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Bruce Teeters COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Donna Kilpatrick INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Holt. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 1990~ as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter Recognition Days," from the City of Billings regarding "Regional on March 8th, 9th, and 10th. Received a letter from the Yellowstone County Commissioners signed by Dwight MacKay and Mike Mathew regarding their support for a favorable review of the application for Special Review by Wood's Powr Grip. Received a letter from the Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water Quality Bureau, stating that the small amount of chemicals that would be used by Wood's Powr Grip are harmless and should not have any adverse effect on the treatment process or on the wastewater plant. Received a memo from the Montana Department of Highways regarding Rail-Highway Crossing Advance Warning Signs and Pavement Markings. Received the January newsletter from the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority. Received a list of about 400 signatures thanking the City Council for their action in not allowing the expansion of gambling hours in the city. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of January were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderman Orr to approve ail claims in the amount of $ 445,005.34 for the month of January, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION OF SCHESSLER'S SPECIAL REVIEW ON THE RAMSEY BUILDING (WOOD'S POWR GRIP): Cal Cumin stated the Planning Board held a public hearing and went over every facet of the application and what impact it would have on the site in Laurel. Things considered were off street parking, land use, noise and odor emissions, and the effect it would have on the city sewer system. Ail of this data has been documented along with reports and recommendations from the State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences regarding the operation in Wolf Point. Cal stated a committee visited the site in Wolf Point and found it to be a very clean operation. The Planning Board's recommendation is to approve the application for special review. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the Planning Board's recommendation to approve the special review subject to Wood's Powr Grip monthly monitoring and reporting program of effluents and chemicals used in the plant, seconded by Alderman Collins. FageZ Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Councll Meeting of February 6, 1990 Motion by Resolution No. 7--0. Dwight MacKay, County Commissioner, also visited the plant in Wolf Point and supported what Cal Cumin said regarding the plant. He urged the council's support and he feels the neat thing about this proposal is that it comes from a Montana family. Although it is a manufacturing plant, it has a family atmosphere which will be good for the community. At this time a vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2420: Motion by Alderman Collins to reconsider Resolution No. 2420, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried ?--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2420 NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE AND ABANDON CERTAIN DESCRIBED PORTIONS OF CHERRY HILLS SUBDIVISION SECOND FILLING, IN THE CITY OF LAUREL, AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCLUDE SAID VACATED AND ABANDONED PORTIONS FROM THE MUNICIPALITY The original motion to pass and adopt Resolution No. 2420 was made by Alderman Orr and seconded by Alderman Dickerson on September 6, 1989. Jerry Cantrell asked to amend the original motion and Joe Bradley explained it to the council with the use of a map. Alderman Graham to amend the legal description of 2420, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried Resolution No. 2420 as amended is now being considered. This resolution begins the process of de-annexation. It is not final approval tonight. This resolution calls for publication of notice that the council will hold a hearing on this request to de-annex on March 6th with publications on February 7th and 14th. The City Clerk will receive comments from the public for 20 days and the council will vote on it at the March 6th meeting. Joe Bradley stated that if this passes the council tonight~ the city will have something to provide the VA Site Selection Committee with regarding the council's intentions. However~ if Laurel does not receive the VA Nursing Home, Mr. Cantrell will not donate the land and on March 6th, the council has the option to vote it down again. Mr. Cantrell stated that if Laurel does not get the VA Nursing Home he will donate the "barrier strip" as in the original proposal. Joe stated Mrs. Devenor is present tonight as a concerned resident adjacent to the proposed site. Jerry Cantrell stated there is land available all around the five acres of the proposed VA Nursing Home site, if more is needed. At this time a vote was taken on Resolution No. 2420 as amended. Motion carried 7--0. AWARD BID ON HIGH BAND RADIOS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chuck Rodgers stated one bid was received and it was from Motorola C & E in the amount of $ 37,657.81. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to accept the bid from Motorola C & E in the amount of $ 37,657.81, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. ADOPT 1988 BUILDING CODE: ORDINANCE NO. 960 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 15.04.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1988 EDITION Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of February 6, 1990 Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 960 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. ADOPT 1988 HOUSING CODE: ORDINANCE NO. 961 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 15.37.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1988 EDITION Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 961 (first reading) be passed and adopted~ seconded by Alderman Orr. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted~ "YES." Motion carried 7--0. ADOPT 1988 PLUMBING CODE: ORDINANCE NO. 962 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 125.16.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 1988 EDITION Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 962 (first reading} be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. ADOPT 1988 CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE: ORDINANCE NO. 963 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 16.06.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE 1988 EDITION, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 963 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. ADOPT 1988 ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE: ORDINANCE NO. 964 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 15.44.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE 1988 EDITION Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 964 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Ambulance Committee minutes of February 1, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Discussion followed regarding the use of the defibrillator machine. The city has had the machine for quite some time but no one has been qualified to operate it. Cheryl Marshall stated there are now five ambulance attendants who are have completed an EMT-D class which allows them to operate it. Cheryl stated the ambulance service has to apply for a new license because the service has been upgraded. Upon approval of the license, they can use the defibrillator if necessary with council's approval. To keep the license, the attendants need to be recertified every two months. Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of February 6, 1990 Motion by Alderman Marshall to allow the Laurel Ambulance service to use the defibrillator machine, subject to approval by the state, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Cheryl stated Dr. VanNice has volunteered to be Medical Director for the ambulance service. He will advise and recertify the attendants. Tom Eastman stated that to get a license from the state for the EMT-D, a medical advisor is required. Each time the defibrillator is used everything is recorded, including all conservation and the heart pattern and rhythms of the patient. The Medical Director will then look at and check this information and send it on to the state. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the committee's recommendation to have Dr. VanNice as the Medical Director, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Chuck Dickerson stated he would like to see a letter of thanks written to Dr. VanNice on behalf of the council. Motion by Alderman Teeters to enter the minutes of February 1, 1990, into the record, Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Ambulance seconded by Committee Alderman --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 16, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Teeters to enter the Budget/Finance minutes of January 16, 1990, into the record, seconded by Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Committee Alderman --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of January 16, 1990 were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of January 16~ 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. --Fire Committee minutes of January 22, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Fire Committee of January 22, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 7--0. minutes Teeters. --Investment Committee minutes of January 31, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Investment minutes of January 31, 1990, into the record, seconded by Teeters. Motion carried 7--0. Committee Alderman --Parks Committee minutes of January 25, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the committee's recommendation to allow two trees to be planted in Murray Park in memory of individuals, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Marshall to allow the Laurel Garden Club to replace portions of the hedge in Fireman's Park with honeysuckle plants, seconded by Alderman Teeters. Motion carried 7--0. Discussion followed regarding the recommendation of the committee to charge a percentage of the gross income on concession stand proceeds to go for upkeep and maintenance of the ball field. Bob Gauthier stated that it was the suggestion of the leagues to hire a caretaker to maintain the fields and have them ready when the games are scheduled. At this time, the maintenance and grooming of the fields is done on a voluntary basis and the volunteers are getting tired of doing it. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Parks Committee minutes of January 25, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Pages Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of February 6, 1990 --Police Committee minutes of January 18~ 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Police Committee minutes of January 18, 1990~ into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --Street and Alley Committee minutes of January 18, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Street and Alley Committee minutes of January 18, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Don Hackmann reminded the council of the workshop for municipal officials which will be held in Bozeman, March 14th through the 16th. City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 12th in honor of Heritage Day and on Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Polli VanNice inquired whether anyone is planning on attending the meeting the Department of Revenue is sponsoring on Wednesday night in Billings. Chuck Dickerson inquired whether a typist has been found to do the changes for the codification. Joe Bradley stated it has been discussed with Cheryll Lund. The Public Utilities meeting has been changed from February 12th to Wednesday, February 14th at 6:30 p.m. Darrell L. McGillen presented and distributed the Fire Incident Statistical Summary for 1989. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed Bill Caton from reserve status to ambulance attendant. Motion by Alderman Marshall to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Bill Caton from reserve status to ambulance attendant, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor appointed Bob Strand to the Parks Committee. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Bob Strand to the Parks Committee, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. There being no further business to come before the Council at time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 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 20th day of February, 1990. ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk