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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08.07.1990Minutes of the City Council of Laurel August 7~ 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 August 7, 1990. COUNCIL MENBERS 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 Rodgers to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 17, 1990, as presented, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 8--0. regular Collins. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Jim Redman indicating his retirement from the City of Laurel, effective July 31, 1990. Received a letter from AAA of Montana saying that Laurel has been selected to receive the Pedestrian Safety Citation in the AAA Pedestrian Protection Program. Received a letter from Robert Mullen, Local Government Liaison with the Governor's office, saying that the Governor and Lt. Governor have made a commitment to enhance the relationship between the GovernorJs office and Montana Local Governments. Received a memo from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding the annual convention to be held in Bozeman on September 19th - 21st. Received notices from the Department of Revenue, Liquor regarding transfer of off-premise and on-premise licenses for Food Farm and Happy Garden Restaurant. Division Ricci's CLAIMS: Claims for the month of July 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 $ 302,236.51 for the month of July, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of June were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of June, 1990, be approved, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTIONS: This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. There were no comments from the audience. Motion by Alderman Marshal] to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. There will be a special council meeting on Monday, August 13, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the final budget and tax resolutions. MISC. TAX RESOLUTIONS FOR SEWER AND GARBAGE: RESOLUTION NO. 2468 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS GARBAGE DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF LAUREL, FOR THE REMOVAL OF GARBAGE Page2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of August 7, 1990 Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. 2468 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2469 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAUREL FOR ANY UNPAID SEWER CHARGES Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2469 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2470 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAUREL~ FOR WATER METER AND CURB BOX REPAIRS Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. 2470 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. AWARD BID ON 1/2 TON TRUCK: Donna Kilpatrick stated the Park Committee recommended accepting the bid from Laurel Ford for the 1/2 ton truck in the amount of $ 10,587.00. Jim Worthington said the specs listed a 20 gallon gas tank but the truck comes with an 18.2 gallon tank. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to award the bid for a 1/2 ton truck to Laurel Ford in the amount of $ 10,587.00, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. WORKERS' COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM: RESOLUTION NO. 2471 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE MONTANA MUNICIPAL INSURANCE AUTHORITY; APPROVING THE INDENTURE OF TRUST AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS; APPROVING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING THERETO; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A NOTE EVIDENCING THE MUNICIPALITY'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS Motion by Alderman Rodgers that Resolution no. 2471 be passed and adopted~ seconded by Alderman Marshall. Joe Bradley stated that Laurel is being asked, as one of the twenty largest cities in Montana, to underwrite the workers' compensation insurance program. Joe said we are authorizing the Mayor to execute a promissory note to support this bond issue which will be tax exempt. At the present time MMIA is paying a $ 350,000.00 annual premium for an excess insurance policy to cover catastrophic losses. By selling bonds and building a reserve for this purpose, it will be less costly for the program in the long run. In order to get a large enough taxable valuation to finance the bond issue, they are proposing that the 20 largest cities originate the issue and then the other communities will participate and assume their share of the liability at a later date. The City Clerk stated the Revised Program will be the only workers' compensation program offered by MMIA after the current policy year. Should a community elect not to participate in the Revised Program, existing coverage will cease at the end of the current policy year, June 30, 1991. At this time the motion was voted on. Motion carried 8--0. Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of August 7, 1990 RESOLUTION RAISING GARBAGE RATES: RESOLUTION NO. 2472 BEING A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH AN INCREASED REFUSE COLLECTION FEE SCHEDULE, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE TEN (10) DAYS AFTER BEING FILED WITH MUNICIPAL CLERK AND REVISED RATE SCHEDULE ON FILE Motion by Alderman Graham that Resolution No. 2472 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. AGREEMENT WITH YELLOWSTONE VALLEY ELECTRIC REGARDING LIGHT POLES: RESOLUTION NO. 2473 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH YELLOWSTONE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., TO REMOVE IT'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM THE CITY OF LAUREL LANDFILL SITE Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2473 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0. R.O.W. DEED WITH MONTANA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (BY WATER PLANT): RESOLUTION NO. 2474 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE STATE OF MONTANA, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO RIGHT OF WAY DEED Motion by Alderman Graham to table Resolution No. 2474 until the August 21st council meeting, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN WHOLLY SURROUNDED PROPERTY: Joe Bradley stated there are six resolutions to consider tonight. These are all resolutions of intent which direct the City Clerk to publish notice twice in the newspaper and to mail notices to the property owners only. The owners have 20 days to submit expressions in writing of approval or disapproval and a public hearing will be held on September 18th at which time a formal resolution will be up for passage. Joe said the property owners will be required to hook themselves up to water and sewer unless they are more than 150 feet from the nearest hookup. RESOLUTION NO. 2475 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS WHICH ARE WHOLLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF LAUREL (Cert. of Survey No. 68) Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2475 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Joe Bradley stated this land is located at Maryland Lane and 8th Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 2476 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS WHICH ARE WHOLLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF LAUREL (Cert. of Survey No. 155) Motion by Alderman Rodgers that Resolution No. 2476 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. This land is located on 7th Street and 8th Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 2477 Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of August 7, 1990 Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2477 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. This land is located on the corner of East Maryland and First Avenue. It was stated that this land has been shown as being in the city limits on maps but according to the tax book, it is listed on the county tax rolls. RESOLUTION NO. 2478 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS WHICH ARE WHOLLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF LAUREL (Cert. of Survey No. 361) Motion by Alderman Rodgers that Resolution No. 2478 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. This land is located adjacent to the high school parking lot on First Avenue. It was stated that this property is more than 150 feet from the sewer line and they are currently on a septic tank. By law they can continue to use the septic tank. RESOLUTION NO. 2479 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT OF ANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS WHICH ARE WHOLLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF LAUREL (Cert. of Survey No. 1780) Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2479 be and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. This land is in the area of 7th Street and 8th Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 2480 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS WHICH ARE WHOLLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF LAUREL (Cert. of Survey No. 1894, Tract 2) Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2480 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. This land is immediately adjacent to the Baptist Church property West 9th Street. TRAFFIC STUDY ON STOP SIGNS: passed and on This item was referred to SALARY OF THE CITY JUDGE: the Planning Board. ORDINANCE NO. 979 (second reading) SALARY OF THE CITY JUDGE Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Collins to close the public hearing, by Alderman Kello~. seconded Due to forthcoming reconstruction of Maryland Lane from 7th Avenue to Washington and the opening of Maryland Lane from Washington to Alder, the traffic study committee feels that the 1976 Transportation Plan should be reviewed to determine if the arterial and collector streets listed previously in this report should be reclassified or be re-signed to allow thru traffic flow. Jim said the committee recommended that no additions or removals of stop signs should occur~ for liability and safety reasons, until an individual study of the intersection is completed. The study should include traffic counts, turning movements, speed checks, accident reports and public comments. Jim Worthington presented and reviewed a written report on the findings of the traffic study. A map was also presented indicating the different types of stop signs and their locations in town. Page 5 Council Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Meeting of August 7, 1990 Motion by Alderman Collins that Ordinance No. 979 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen voted, "YES" except Aldermen Marshall, Orr, and Teeters who voted, "NO." Motion carried 5--3. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Airport Authority minutes for September 1989 to June 1990 were presented. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the from September 1989 to June 1990, into Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Airport Authority minutes the record, seconded by --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 17, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick Committee minutes of July 17, 1990, Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. to enter the Budget/Finance into the record, seconded by --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 17, 1990 were presented. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 17, 1990~ into the record, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0. --Parks Committee minutes of July 25, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick minutes of July 25, 1990 into the Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. to enter the Parks Committee record, seconded by Alderman Discussion followed regarding vehicles parking in the city parks. --Police Committee minutes of August 2~ 1990 were presented and reviewed. U-turn signs by Terry's Quik Stop and Pizza Hut were discussed and this item was referred to the Street and Alley Committee. Discussion followed regarding office space for Dave Beery, Juvenile Officer. Dave would like to separate the enforcement from the judicial branch and he would like more privacy when dealing with his people. Alan Crowe said Dave currently shares a room in the FAP complex and is quite often interrupted by others needing to get into the room. Dave would like to move into the conference room at City Hall on the second floor. The county has agreed to pay to have a Billings phone line installed for his use. Motion by Alderman Marshall conference room at City Hall for coordinate his hours with city Motion carried 8--0. to allow Dave Beery to move into the a trial period of six months and to court, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Police Committee of August 2, 1990, into the record, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 8--0. minutes Collins. --Street and Alley Committee minutes of July 19, 1990 were presented and reviewed. Discussion followed regarding the reimbursement for gravel in an alley. Motion by Alderman Marshall to reimburse for the amount of yardage they bought at the city's rate, seconded by Alderman Teeters. Motion carried 7--1 with Alderman Kellogg voting, "NO." Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Street and Alley Committee minutes of July 19, 1990, into the record~ seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None Page 6 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of August 7, 1990 MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed Mike Kirschenmann and Bryan Fischer as attendants on the ambulance. Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Mike Kirschenmann and Bryan Fischer as ambulance attendants seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Donna Kilpatrick to the Library Board. Motion by Alderman Collins to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Donna Kilpatrick to the Library Board, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor appointed Phil Curry to the Utilities Committee. Motion by Alderman Orr to the Utilities Committee~ carried 8--0. to confirm the appointment of Phil Curry seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion The Mayor appointed Andy Loebe to the Street and Alley Committee. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Andy Loebe to the Street and Alley Committee~ seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor requested permission to leave the state for two weeks. Motion by Alderman Orr to grant the Mayor permission to leave the state for two weeks~ seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Chuck Rodgers requested permission to leave the state from August 18th to the 27th. Motion by Alderman Collins to grant Chuck Rodgers permission to leave the state from August 18th to the 27th, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Lonnie Kellogg stated he was approached by a couple men from the card club who play at the log cabin. There are two or three members who have trouble motivating around and as a result of this, they have received parking tickets. They were wondering if the city could do anything to help them out. There were no answers at this time. There will be a Personnel Committee meeting immediately after the council meeting. There being no further business to come before the council at time~ the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk this Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City Laurel, Montana~ this 21st day of August, 1990. of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk