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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01.05.1988Minutes of the City Council of Laurel January 5, 1988 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 January 5, 1988. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ervin ~ood Donna Kilpatrick Chuck'Rodgers Norman Orr Chuck Oickerson Bob Graham 8ruce Teeters COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: L.D. Collins INVOCATION: Invocation given by Mayor Gauthier. OATH OF OFFICE: City Jodge, Larry Herman; administered the oath of office td the new aldermen. CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT: At this time the City Council held an election for the office of Council President and Vice-President. Ervin Wood nominated Chuck Dickerson for President of the Council. Motion by Alderman Wood ko close the nominations for President of the Council, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. A unanimous ballot was cast for Chuck Oickerson for Council President. Chuck Rodgers nominated Donna Kilpatrick for Vice-President of the Council. Motion by Alderman ~ood to close the nominations for Vice-President of the Council, Seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. A unanimous ballot was cast for Donna Kilpatrick for Vice-President of the Council. CORRESPONDENCE: Received the November activity report and minutes of November 10, 1987 from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received a letter from Environmental Sciences, ous waste rule changes. the State Of Montana, Department of Health and Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau, regarding hazard- Received a memo from the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority an increase in Workmen's Compensation premiun of an average of This will still be 3% less than the State rates. regarding 21.8%. Received the December newsletter from the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority. Received a letter of resignation from Vally Hegel, Sewer Plant Chief Operator, effective January 26, 1988. Motion by Alderman Orr: to accept the resignation of Vally Hagel, Sewer Plant Chief Operator, effective January 26, 1988, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1987, as presented, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of December, 1987, were reviewed by the Budget/ Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve of $353,399.77 for the month of December, 1987, Motion carried 7--0. the claims in the amount seconded by Alderman Graham. page 2Minutes of the City CounCil of Laurel BID OPENING - EAST MAIN LIFT STATION: This being the time and place advertised, all bids received were opened and read aloud. Ace Electric, Inc. 808 West Main, Box 505 Laurel, MT 59044 License #3614A Bid Bond Attached $29,847.00 Cop Construction Co. P.O. Box 20913 Billings, MT 59104 License #543-A Bid Bond Attached $36,950.00 Chet Brown and Sons Inc. Bid Bond Attached Box 1055 Lewistown, MT 59457 License #4829A $45,833.00 Holm Sutherland Co. Inc. P.O. Box 578 Billings, MT 59103 License #813-A Bid Bond Attached $40,500.00 Williams Brothers Construction Box 129 Lemistown, MT 59457 License #6988A Bid Bond Attached $39,300.00 All bids were referred to the Public Utilities Committee for recommendation at the next Council meeting. DE-ANNEXING RESOLUTION: Larry Herman, representing Jerold Cantrell, commented that the public hearing was held on December 15, 1987. He presented a copy of the certif- icate of final survey to the Council. He stated the signatures of ali utility company and City representatives will be required before the final plat can be filed. The title reporb submitted, shows the 1987 taxes are deliquent and will need to be paid before the certificate can be filed. Jerold Cantrell stated at the last meeting that he wanted to build a new five wire fence with railroad ties and steel posts. Joe asked him if he would be willing to sign an agreement stating this and he said he would. Jerold commented that he sold three acres to George Bangert and he has run five head of cattle on ground boardering this property and has had no problems. Mary Jo Debner stated she is concerned about the cattle getting out and about children getting hurt on the fence. They bought their lot with the understanding that it would be surrounded by city lots which would be developed in the future. It was stated there is no city sewer or water service on the property to be de-annexed. If it is de,annexed it would be zoned Residential 20000, which would allow one house per one acre lot. The City would still have control of the zoning on this property because it controls zoning up to one mile outside of the city limits. Larry Herman wanted it noted that there was no formal protest on this case. RESOLUTION NO. 2323 A RESOLUTION VACATING AND ABANDONING CEBTAIN DESCRIBED PORTIONS OF CHERRY HILLS SUBDIVISZON SECOND FILING, IN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND EXCLUDING SAID VACATED AND ABAN- DONED PORTION FROM THE MUNICIPALITY. Motion by Alderman Rodqers that Resolution No. 2323 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. O£scussiom followed and Alderman Graham asked if there are any legai ram- ifications that the City's liability insurance will increase or decrease. page 3Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Joe stated that there is always that possibility but he doesn't feel it is very great. More discussion followed. At this time the motion was voted on. There being a division of the house, a roll call vote was taken. Aldermen Teeters, Rodgers, and Graham voted, "YES" and Alderwoman Kilpatrick and Aldermen Dickerson, Orr and Wood voted, "NO." Motion defeated 4--3. PARKING ACROSS ARTERIAL STREETS: ORDINANCE NO. 927 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 17.76.010 (A) TO ALLOW IMPROVED OFF-STREET PARKING TO BE LOCATED ACROSS ARTERIAL STREETS. Public Hearing: Alderman Graham asked for an explanation of this Ordinance. Jo~ stated the request was brought up by the businessmen to the Planning Board. It would amend our existing ordinance to allow parking across an arterial street. Businesses in the downtown area who want to expand are required to have additional off-street parking spaces and with the limited area available, they would be able to make use of the parking available along the railroad right of way if an agreement can be made with the railroad. The parking still needs to be available within a specified number of feet from the business, but it would now allow them to go across a main arterial with the parking. Opponents: None Motion by Alderman Orr to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Oickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Rodqers that Ordinance No. 927 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted,"YES." Motion carried 7--0. CASH IN LIEU OF OFF-STREET PARKING PROVISION: ORDINANCE NO. 928 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 17.76.010 (N) CLARIFYING THE CASH IN LIEU OF OFF-STREET PARKING PROVISION. Public Hearing: Joe explained that this ordinance is to clarify one passed last September. Businesses that can not find off-street parking are required to contribute to a special fund at the rate of $1000.00 per required space. This is a one time charge and the funds would eventually be used to build parking garages or city owned parking lots. Ooe stated that when an agreement is finalized with the bowling alley, they will be contributing $6000.00 to this fund.. They are required to have twelve parking spaces. They provided six spaces and will contribute $1000.00 apiece for the other six. Opponents: None Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 928 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. PROHIBITING SHEEP & ALLOWING RABBITS: ORDINANCE NO. 929 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 7.04.020 PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF SHEEP WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY AND ALLOWING THE KEEPING OF RABBITS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES ONLY Discussion followed about possible problems that could arise by making the exception for rabbits. page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Oickerson that Ordinance No. 929 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon taking a roll call vote, Aldermen Wood and Teeters and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, "YES." Aldermen Graham, Orr, Dickerson and Rodgers voted, "NO." Motion defeated 4--3. TEMPORARY SIGN ORDINANCE: This item will be postponed until the January 19, 1988 Council meeting. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: The Mayor appointed Joe Bradley to a two year term as City Attorney. Motion Joe Bradley Kilpatrick. by Alderman Dickerson to confirm the Mayor's appointment of as City Attorney for a two year term, seconded by Aldermoman Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor appointed Jim Flisrand as Director of Public Works for a two year term. Motion by Alder~oman Kilpatrick to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Jim Flisrand as Director of Public Works for a two year term, seconded by Alderman Wood. Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor appointed Ernie Davis as Maintenance Director for a two year term. Motion by Alderman Wood to confirm Davis as Maintenance Director for a two Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. the Mayor's appointment of Ernie year term, seconded by Alderman The Mayor appointed Dave Michael as Public Utilities Director for a two year term. Motion by Alderman Orr to confirm the appointment of Dave Michael as Public Utilities Director for a two year term, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: The Mayor presented a list of the new committees and asked for confirma- tion of them. Motion by Alderman Graham to confirm the Mayor's committee appoint- ments, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 5, 1988, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 5, 1988 into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 15, 1987, were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council Committee the Whole minutes of December 15, 1987 into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. of Chuck Dickerson complimented Polly VanNice on her accurate reporting of the City Council activities. The Mayor stated the committee meeting times are listed on the top of the committee list. If these times are not agreeable to the members, the chairman needs to contact Don Hackmann and let him know of any changes. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor stated he has postponed writing the letter to MRL. He is trying to get some public input before doing so. A Personnel Committee meeting will be held immediately after the Council meeting. page 5 Minutes of the City Council of l.aurel O. t. MeGillen stated that the City has been without a Oirector of Civil Defense for several years and he feels it is necessary to fill this position. The Mayor stated that if anyone knows of a person who would be interested in it, please let him know. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor Laurel, Montana, this and passed by the City Council of the City of 19th day of January, 1988. ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk