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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04.03.1990Minutes of the City Council of Laurel April 3, 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 7:03 p.m., on April 3, 1990. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Lonnie Kellogg L. D. Collins Bob Graham Norman Orr Bruce Teeters COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Collins. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Collins to approve meeting of March 20, 1990, as presented, Motion carried 6--0. the minutes of the regular seconded by Alderman Orr. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a "Thank You" from Margaret and Margie McKenzie for the flowers the city sent in memory of Curt and also for lowering the flag to half mast. Received a letter from Dr. George Sheckleton, requesting a Laurel representative be appointed to the Yellowstone City-County Board of Health to replace Chuck Dickerson who has resigned. Received a letter from W. Anderson Forsythe, Attorney, regarding Volk Construction's claim on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Received a notice from the Board of Adjustments regarding a public hearing on Tuesday, April 10, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of March were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderman Orr $ 188,487.86 for the month Motion carried 6--0. to approve the claims in the amount of of March, seconded by Alderman Collins. LAUREL WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Peggy Miller, President of Laurel Women in Business, is representing the Beautification Committee. Their project for the year is to obtain waste containers and eventually benches that match, for the downtown area. They have researched several different types of materials to be used for this and have decided on waste containers structured of solid steel with the outside being exposed sandstone aggregate. The waste containers come with poly plastic liners that sit down inside the can and the top is attached with a cord to prevent it from blowing away. It is basically maintenance free and only requires an acrylic to be sprayed on it once every three years. The can is 30 gallon size, 24 1/2" in diameter, 32 1/2" high and weighs 330 pounds. Peggy stated the business people in Laurel support this project and have stated in letters, that they will clean and empty the waste containers and provide the garbage sacks for them. At this time, the group would like the council's permission to proceed with this project and set up fund raisers. Their goal is to eventually have eight containers and benches in the downtown area. The Garbage and Street and Alley Committees have reviewed this proposal and recommend it be approved. Page2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of April 3, 1990 Motion by Alderman Marshall to allow the Laurel Women in Business to purchase waste containers to be placed in the downtown area, seconded by Alderman Orr. Discussion followed regarding whether to bolt the containers down to prevent vandalism and whether they will be placed curb side or up against a building. It was recommended to get with Jim Worthington and discuss this when the cans actually arrive. At this time a vote was taken and the motion carried 4--2 with Aldermen Collins and Teeters voting, "NO." Motion by Alderman Marshall to allow the Laurel Women in Business to purchase benches to go along with the waste containers, subject to placing them with Jim Worthington's approval, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 4--2 with Aldermen Collins and Teeters voting, "NO." DE-ANNEX PORTION OF CRERRY HILLS SUBDIVISION: RESOLUTION NO. 2433 NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE AND ABANDON CERTAIN DESCRIBED PORTIONS OF CHERRY HILLS SUBDIVISION SECOND FILING, IN THE CITY OF LAUREL, AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCLUDE SAID VACATED AND ABANDONED PORTIONS FROM THE MUNICIPALITY Motion by Alderman Collins that Resolution No. 2433 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 6--0. A public hearing will be held at the council meeting on May 1st. ADOPTION OF PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 966 (second reading) AMENDING LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.02.010, PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Public Hearing: No comments. Joe Bradley stated this ordinance will allow the Park Committee to prepare and adopt rules governing various activities in the park including procedures for reserving the new park shelter and also limiting the use or possession of alcoholic beverages. Motion by Alderman Orr to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 6--0. Motion by Alderman Marshall that Ordinance No. 966 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Teeters. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PARK RULES OR REGULATIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 967 (second reading) ADDING SECTION 16.02.050 TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF ANY ORDINANCE, RULE OR REGULATION GOVERNING CITY PARKS Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of April 3, 1990 Public Hearing: No comment. Motion by Alderman Graham to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. Motion by Alderman Orr that Ordinance No. 967 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. MEAL & LODGING REIMBURSEMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 968 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 2.36.030 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, MEALS AND LODGING REIMBURSEMENT Motion by Alderman Orr that Ordinance No. 968 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. TRANSFER FROM SIDS TO REVOLVING FUND: RESOLUTION NO. 2434 BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA It was stated several SIDs have been payed off and the cash balances need to be transferred to the Revolving Fund per state law. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2434 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 6--0. TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND TO FIRE TRUCK CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: RESOLUTION NO. 2435 BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2435 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 6--0. Discussion followed and Darrell McGillen stated that originally the department requested a truck with aerial and pumping capabilities but have since scaled down their request to just a main line pumper. With the inflation factor, Darrell said it is almost impossible to keep up the funding since an aerial truck would run twice what a pumper alone would. Darrell is sure the addition of another pumper would lower our ISO rating which would in turn lower fire rates for residents. Darrell stated he is now working on the specifications for the truck and hopes to go out for bids towards the end of the summer. We would then be looking at a year on the delivery date. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 20, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 20, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 6--0. Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of April 3, 1990 --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of March 20, 1990 were presented. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of March 20, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 6--0. --City License Committee minutes of March 26, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to approve a city license for Look Hair Fashion and Tanning Parlour, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 6--0. Today's Graham. Motion by Alderman Collins to approve a city license for Christian Day-care Center, seconded by Alderman Marshall. carried 6--0. Calvary Motion Discussion followed regarding the number of children allowed. It was stated this is governed by state law. Bruce Teeters left the council meeting at this time to answer a fire call. More discussion followed regarding setting up a check list for city license applications. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City License minutes of March 26, 1990, into the record, seconded by Marshall. Motion carried 5--0. Committee Alderman --Garbage Committee minutes of March 19, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Graham to enter the Garbage Committee minutes of March 19, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 5--0. --Parks Committee minutes of March 22, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Discussion followed in regards to charging a fee for shelter reservations. Joe Bradley stated the women who have been active in raising funds for the shelter favor charging a fee as a means of controlling it. The complaints received by the Parks Committee came from people who read about it in the Outlook. Motion by Alderman KellogK to enter the Parks Committee of March 22, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 5--0. minutes Collins. --Street and Alley Committee minutes of March 28, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Street and Alley Committee minutes of March 28, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 5--0. --Thomson Park Shelter Committee minutes of March 21, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Thomson Park Shelter Committee minutes of March 28, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 5--0. Page 5 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of April 3, 1990 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Bob Strand inquired whether residents will still own garbage once the landfill is closed. It was eventually have a transfer site for this purpose. be able to dump their stated the city will It was stated the Jaycees are sponsoring a basketball game with the proceeds going towards a scholarship fund. The game will be held on April 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the Laurel Senior High School gym. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed Bob Dantic, Allan Gradwohl and Gary Colley to the Fire Department. Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the Mayor's appointments of Bob Dantic, Allan Gradwohl and Gary Colley to the Fire Department, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 5--0. The Mayor appointed Lonnie Kellogg to the City County Health Board. Motion by Alderman Orr to confirm the appointment of Lonnie Kellogg to the City County Health Board, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. There will be a Budget/Finance Committee meeting on April llth at 4:30 p.m. to start reviewing the budgets. There time, being no further business to come before the Council at this the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by The Mayor Laurel, Montana, this and passed by the City Council of the City 17th day of April, 1990. Bob Gauthier, Mayor of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk