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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03.06.1990Minutes of the City Council of Laurel March 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 7:00 p.m., on March 6, 1990. CO~JNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers L.D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Bruce Teeters Norman Orr COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Speare. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1990, seconded by Alderman Collins. Donna Kilpatrick stated a correction needs to be made on page 1 of the minutes to read "Laurel Women's Club" instead of "Laurel Federated Women's Club". A vote was taken on the minutes as corrected. Motion carried 8--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Stephen D. Schreiner, 108 Durland Avenue, wanting to acquire a small piece of city property on the corner of Durland Avenue and Railroad Street, Lot 1, Block 3, Yellowstone Subdivision. This was referred to the Parking and Public Buildings Committee. The Mayor appointed D.L. McGillen as Chairman of the Parking and Public Buildings Committee. Proclamation by Mayor Gauthier that April 21st is Glad Bag-a-thon Volunteer Celebration Day {Federated Women's Club). CLAIMS: Claims for the month of February were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve amount of $ 178,937.57 for the month of February, Orr. Motion carried 8--0. all claims in the seconded by Alderman PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND ABANDON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHERRY HILLS SUBDIVISION: Motion by Alderman Graham to postpone the public hearing until the next council meeting, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 6--2 with Alderwoman Kilpatrick and Alderman Collins voting, "NO." Joe Bradley said Mr. Cantrell has always indicated that he will not give the city the land that was allocated for the nursing home unless Laurel won the bid for the nursing home. Mr. Cantrell did say in a meeting a couple of months ago that he would donate the barrier strip of lots as originally proposed, but it would require another resolution of intent. Joe feels that before the city goes to the expense and time of advertising again, we need to talk to Mr. Cantrell. LAUREL MUSEUM, INC. - LEASE RENEWAL: There was no one present from the museum, but Bob Gauthier stated he spoke with a representative of the museum. They would like the lease to be extended for more than a one year time period so they can apply for grants. Page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of March 6, 1990 Chuck Dickerson stated that there was some confusion as to what the museum would pay in utilities for the winter months. Currently, they are paying $ 40.00 per winter month for MDU, Montana Power and the water bill. Chuck stated the city is paying more than its share and this is one item that needs to be looked at when the lease is renewed. Bruce Teeters stated he has no objections to the museum leasing the building but feels the city should not commit itself to more than a one year lease on the building in case circumstances arise where the city needs it, L.D. Collins agreed with Bruce that the lease should be for no more than one year. Chuck Dickerson suggested that this be referred to the Public Building Committee. He stated that if the city were to take it over, it would require funds to renovate it and make it usable. The Mayor was asked his opinion and he stated he does not foresee the city using the building for several years, mainly because the cost of renovations needed to make it suitable for offices. This item was referred to the Parking and Public Building Committee. ADOPTING THE 1988 FIRE CODES: ORDINANCE NO. 965 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 15.56.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1988 EDITION Motion by Alderman Rodgers that Ordinance No. 965 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE: RESOLUTION NO. 2432 A RESOLUTION TO CREATE A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING AN AMBULANCE Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2432 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. COMMITTEE MINUTES: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 20, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick Committee minutes of February 20, 1990, Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0. to enter the Budget/Finance into the record, seconded by --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 20, were presented. 1990 Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council of the Whole minutes of February 20, 1990, into the record, by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Committee seconded --City License Committee minutes of February 27, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to grant Sierra Seasons a city business license, pending a fire inspection, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of March 6, 1990 Motion by Alderman Collins to grant Proprint a city business license, pending a fire inspection, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. Stageline Pizza was issued a city license on February 20, 1990, but since that time they have added video machines. The license was updated but a vote will not be taken on it until the next council meeting so the council can be aware of the specific changes. Motion by Alderman Collins to grant Andersen-Herden, Inc. a city business license, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City License minutes of February 27, 1990, into the record, seconded by Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. Committee Alderman --Parks Committee minutes of February 22, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to grant the Laurel Girl's Softball Association exclusive rights to use the equipment boxes in Nutting Park, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Discussion regarding the charging of a fee for reserving the picnic shelter, which is proposed to be built by July 1st. An ordinance will be prepared for the next meeting regarding picnic shelter reservations. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks minutes of February 22, 1990, into the record, seconded by Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0. Committee Alderman --Thomson Park Shelter Committee minutes of February 21, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Thomson Park Shelter Committee minutes of February 21, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: This is Chuck Dickerson's last council meeting and before leaving he commented again that he feels something should be done regarding the elected and appointed officials who are not paying their taxes. The taxes go into the general fund and help pay their salaries and he feels it is an injustice for them to receive a salary when they are not contributing. Chuck stated it has been a pleasure to work with all the people and to serve on the committees over the last six years of being an alderman. There was further discussion regarding elected officials not paying their taxes. Joe Bradley will check into this and report back at the next council meeting. Mary Jo Devener stated she has attended several council meetings in regard to Mr. Cantrell and she feels the council has gone out of their way to appease him by continually postponing dates. The fact that Mr. Cantrell did not show up again tonight, she feels, should give the council some indication as to who they are dealing with and she hopes the council will take this into consideration when making a decision on the de-annexation matter. There will be a Public Utilities Committee meeting on March 27th a Street and Alley Committee meeting on March 28th. and L.D. Collins requested permission to leave the state March 13th through the 22nd. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to grant L.D. Collins permission to leave the state March 13th through the 22nd, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of March 6, 1990 MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed Bryan Fisher as Captain of the Police Reserve, effective April 1, 1990. Motion by Alderman Marshal] to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Bryan Fisher as Captain of the Police Reserve, effective April 1, 1990, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Ed Jutz as Lieutenant of the Police Reserve, effective April 1, 1990. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Ed Jutz as Lieutenant of the Police Reserve, effective April 1, 1990, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed David Bruce Kraft to the Police Reserve and Auxiliary, effective March 7, 1990. Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the appointment of David Bruce Kraft to the Police Reserve and Auxiliary, effective March 7, 1990, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by The Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City Laurel, Montana, this 20th day of March, 1990. B~b Gauthi~r,' Mayor of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk