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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10.17.1989Minutes of the City Council of Laurel October 17, 1989 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 October 17, 1989. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers L.D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Bruce Teeters COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Norman Orr INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Holt. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1989, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a proposal from BRAUM Engineering Testing of Montana, Inc. for preliminary geotechnical investigations on the proposed VA Nursing Home. Received a letter from W. Anderson Forsythe, Attorney, regarding Volk Construction's case against the City of Laurel's wastewater treatment plant. Received a complaint from Lois Weisgerber regarding downtown parking. Received a letter from the Laurel Museum, Incorporated requesting a three year renewal of their lease and also they would like a reduction in the cost of utilities during the period they are closed, which is from October 1st to April 1st. This was referred to the Building Committee for review and a recommendation. Received a letter from State of Montana, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau, regarding the approval of Cenex closure plan of the Land Treatment Facility. Received the minutes and activity report for the month of September from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received the September 28th minutes from the Yellowstone City-County Board of Health. Received a report of hours worked by the Laurel Police Reserve officers for the quarter ending September 30, 1989. Received a letter from the Laurel Centennial Committee regarding Christmas program on November 25, 1989. CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: the The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of September were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of September, 1989, be approved, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. BID OPENING - THOMSON PARK BATHROOM/CONCESSION STAND: Merle O. Cherry Bib Bond Attached 1231 5th Avenue Laurel, MT 59044 ............................ $ 29,115.00 Porcelain fixtures .................. add Stainless steel fixtures ............ add Block filler and paint as recommended by paint supplier .... deduct 1,700.00 9,500.00 420.00 Page2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of October 17, 1989 Fisher Construction Bid Bond Attached 235 Moore Lane Billings, MT 59101 .......................... $ 28,813,00 Alternate #1 - Furnish & install plumbling fixtures .................. add $ 2,925.00 The bids were referred to the Park Committee for a recommendation. There will be a special council meeting on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. to consider the Park Committee's recommendations regarding the bids. AWARD BID - POLICE CAR: At this time the Police Committee minutes of October 6, 1989 were reviewed. Alan Crowe, Police Chief, stated he discussed the maintenance of city police cars with the city mechanic. They pulled the maintenance records and compared the Chevy and Ford patrol cars and they found that the Chevy cars have been much more maintenance free and less costly to repair. In regards to the bids, the Chevy has a 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and the Ford has a 12,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Alan recommended going with the bid from Fichtner Chevrolet because of the warranty and maintenance factors, even though the bid was $ 400.00 higher. It was stated that the low bid was from Frontier Chevrolet but the bid could not be considered because there was no bid bond attached. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the committee's recommendation to award the police car bid to Fichtner Chevrolet in the amount of $ 13,175.00, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. MILT WESTER - CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR NOVEMBER 25TM: Milt Wester reviewed the schedule of events planned for the Centennial Christmas Celebration on November 25th. The Committee is requesting permission for the following items: To have a small fireworks display in Firemen's Park at 6:00 p.m. which would be organized by D.J. and D.L. McGillen. Upon approval, the LVFD would be notified so appropriate fire safety equipment may be present. 2. Closure of First Avenue from Coast to Coast to LeDuc Jewelers for 90 minutes from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Possible closure of First Street from First Avenue to the alley by City Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to allow the Centennial Christmas Committee permission to hold a small fireworks display in Firemen's Park and to allow the road closures of First Street from First Avenue to the alley by City Hall and First Avenue from Coast to Coast to LeDuc Jewelers from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 25th, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2420: This item was postponed until the next regularly scheduled council meeting. PORT AUTHORITY ORDINANCE: This item was postponed until the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of October 17, 1989 MAYOR'S PROCLAi~ATION - CENTENNIAL BELL RINGING: The Mayor proclaimed November 8th as Centennial Bell Ringing Day. Ail bells in the state of Montana are to be rung at 10:40 a.m. to commemorate the signing which made Montana a state. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept that November 8th be Centennial Bell Ringing Rodgers. Motion carried 7--0. the Mayor's Proclamation Day, seconded by Alderman COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of October 3, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter Committee minutes of October 3, 1989, into the Alderman Teeters. Motion carried 7--0. the Budget/Finance record, seconded by --Cit~ Council Committee of the Whole minutes of October 3, 1989 were presented. Motion_b_y_Alderman Rod~ers to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of October 3, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. --Garbage Committee minutes of October 16, reviewed. 1989 were presented and Motion by Alderman Graham to enter the Garbage Committee of October 16, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 7--0. minutes Collins. Bob Graham asked that any discussion on the potential transfer sites be postponed until a later council meeting because Dave Michael and Cal Cumin are not present tonight to answer questions. He would also ask that each council member drive by the proposed locations to get an idea of what is available so it can be discussed at the next meeting. Motion by Alderman Graham to postpone discussion on the site until the next council meeting, seconded by Alderman Motion carried 7--0. transfer Collins. --Park Committee minutes of October 12, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Park Committee minutes of October 12, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. --Police Committee minutes of October 5, 1989 and October 17, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion b.v Alderman RodKers to enter the Police Committee minutes of October 5, 1989 and October 17, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --Public Utilities Committee minutes of October 10, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion b.v Alderman Collins to accept the recommendation that Tom Groener pay sewer based on his seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 7--0. committee's consumption, Motion b.v Alderman recommendation to adjust the seconded by Alderman Graham. Collins to accept the committee's Eagles Club bill to the sewer average, Motion carried 7--0. Motion b.v Alderman Collins to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of October 10, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of October 17, 1989 --Thomson Park Shelter Committee minutes of October 4, presented and reviewed. 1989 were Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to Committee minutes of October 4, 1989, Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. enter the Thomson Park Shelter into the record, seconded by The Mayor stated these people should be commended for the great job they are doing in raising funds for the shelter. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Walt Foster, 1515 East Main, spoke to the council regarding his ideas for a business that would bring 40 jobs to Laurel. He has been at this project for two years but he finds he has a problem communicating his idea to others. He came tonight in order to talk to Mr. Graham and his aldermen, after the meeting, about getting help to more effectively communicate his idea and get his project off the ground. Richard Barnhart stated, "The Laurel Business Association, while it was active, became involved with Mr. Foster. As a direct result of that involvement, the Laurel Business Association had to fold up." Richard cautioned the council, "do not get involved with Mr. Foster." MAYOR'S COMMENTS: AMBULANCE DIRECTOR The Mayor appointed Cheryl Marshall as Ambulance Director. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Cheryl Marshall as Ambulance Director, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 6--0 with Ron Marshall abstaining. AMBULANCE APPOINTMENTS The Mayor appointed the following people to the Ambulance Reserve: Marty Hoppel Tracy Hoppel Gall Hart Judy Hatten Dennis Sullivan Bill Caton Dan Koch Linda Koch Motion by Alderman Teeters to confirm the Mayor's appointment of people listed above to the Ambulance Reserve, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor appointed Debbie Drake as an ambulance attendant from the reserve unit. Motion by A~derman~Marshall to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Debbie Drake as an ambulance attendant, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 7--0. PROCLAMATION The Mayor proclaimed October 22nd through the 29th as Red Ribbon Campaign Week. Drug and alcohol abuse have reached epidemic proportions in this country and we are supporting a commitment for a drug free country. POLICE COMMISSION The Mayor stated the Commission vacancies: following were the applicants for the Police Steve Hollingshead Bill Brennan Richard Barnhart Bob Strand The Mayor appointed Steve Hollingshead and Bill Brennan to the Police Commission. Steve has a BS in law enforcement and has been involved in law enforcement for ten years. Bill has served on and been very active in the Police Reserve for twelve years. He feels they are very qualified to serve on the commission. Page S Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of October 17, 1989 Motion b_v Alderman Rodgers to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Steve Hollingshead and Bill Brennan to the Police Commission, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Donna Kilpatrick requested permission to leave the state. Motion b.w Alderman Rodgers to grant Donna Kilpatrick permission to leave the state, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. ERNIE DAVIS SENTENCING Alan Crowe wanted to publicly commend Officer Slaymaker for putting the Ernie Davis case together. A letter will be written and signed by the Mayor to commend Officer Slaymaker for his diligence and expertise in putting the case together. The Mayor informed the council that Ernie Davis was sentenced last Thursday in District Court. Me received a ten year probationary sentence, he must submit to drug and rehabilitation counselling, and he must make restitution to the city at the rate of $ 212 a month for the next ten years. The city has received Ernie's PERS funds and we are working with the bond company to receive approximately $ 30,000 with the balance of the embezzled funds to come from Ernie's mandatory payments. The Mayor stated he has received comments as to why the city went along with a suspended sentence instead of putting Ernie in jail. He said the most important thing is that the city recover its money and this cannot be accomplished unless he is out earning a wage. It was questioned and Don Hackmann responded by saying that the money received will be allocated back to the five funds from which it was embezzled. The money will not be reappropriated until the next fiscal year. Alan Crowe stated that if Ernie does not abide by the terms of his sentencing, the court could revoke his sentence and he could be placed in jail. There being no further business to come before the Council at time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk this Approved by The Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City Laurel, Montana, this 7th day of November, 1989. of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk