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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.16.1988Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 16, 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 President of the Council, Chuck Dickerson, at 7:00 p.m., on February 16, 1988, COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ervin Wood Donna Kilpatrick L.D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Bruce Teeters Norman Orr COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Graham Chuck Rodgers INVOCATION: Invocation given by Alderman Collins MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Collins to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1988, as presented, seconded by Alderman Orr. Carried~6--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a thank you from Vally Hegal for the retirement reception and gift. Received a memo from the Department of Commerce regarding Superhost, a visitor service program for Montana ~ommunities. Received a memo from the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water Quality Bureau, regarding proposed changes to the Montana Surface Water Quality Standards. Received a memo regarding the 21st Annual Governor's Conference on Disaster Preparedness for Public Officials and Emergency Management Workshop at the Northern Hotel in Billings, February 17-19, 1988. Received the January minutes and activity rePort from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received a letter of resignation by Carl Ryan from the Police Commission. Motion by Alderman Orr to accept Carl Ryan's resignation, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 6--0. Received a letter of resignation by Diana Smart from the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service, effective February 11, 1988. Motion by Alderman Orr to accept the resignation of Diana Smart, effective February 11, 1988, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 6--0. CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for January were presented for approval. Motion by Alderman Collins that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for %he month of January, 1988, be approved, seconded by Alderwoman Kilp~trick. Motion carried 6--0. GARBAGE CANS- L~UREL WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Vicki Walton, representing Laurel Women in Business, stated that the group would like to place small garbage cans in the business district in an effort to keep it clean. She presented a sketch of the type of container they would like to see cemented in the sidewalks. After more discussion, this item was referred to the Garbage Committee. page2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 16, 1988 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION: Darrell McGillen, representing the St. Patrick's Day Committee, asked the Council's approval to hold a parade on March 17th at 4:30 p.m. It would start at Thompson Park and go South to First Street, East to Colorado, South to Main Street, and West to Fifth Avenue. Motion by Alderman Collins to grant the St. Patrick's Day Committee approval to have a parade at 4:30 p.m. on March 17th, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. Darrell also asked permission to hold a ping pong ball drop after the parade. It would be at the intersection of Second Avenue and First Street West and they would like to use the City parking lot as a place for the people to congregate. The parking lot would be barricaded to prevent cars from parking there and the streets radiating out from the intersection would also be blocked off. The Committee is checking to see if the balls could be dropped from a hot air balloon or if a helicopter will be needed. Darrell stated this is still tentative and would depend on the weather conditions. Motion by Alderman Collins to allow a ping pong ball drop at Second Avenue and First Street on March 17, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. AMENDING AMBULANCE SERVICE BY-LAWS: RESOLUTION NO. 2326 AMENDING AMBULANCE SERVICE BY-LAWS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. 2326 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Discussion followed regarding the operator's license. Motion by Alderman Teeters to amend Resolution No. 2326 to add that each attendant is required to have a current operator's license, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. At this time a vote was taken on the original motion as amended. Motion carried 6--0. CITY COURT: ORDINANCE NO. 931 (first reading) AMENDING SECTIONS 2-16-010, 2-16-030, 2-16-040, 2-16-050 2-16-060, 2-16-070, 2-16-080, 2-16-090, 2-16-130 (7) OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CONFORM THE CITY ORDINANCES TO STATE STATUTE AS TO JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COURT, QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CITY JUDGE AND PROCEDURES OF THE CITY COURT Motion by Alderman Orr that Ordinance No. 931 (first reading) be passed and adopted. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to amend Ordinance No. 931 to delete Section 2-16-130 Clerk of Court which reads: 7. The work hours of the Clerk of Court shall be commensurate with the salary provided. Motion seconded by Alderman Wood and carried 6--0. At this time a roll call vote was taken On Ordanance No. 931 as amended. All Aldermen present voted, "Yes." Motion carried 6--0. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 16, 1988 HOME OCCUPATION: Keith and Dianna Morse of 514 Date would like a home occupation to run their own siding business. Dianna stated that all meetings and work would take place on the clients premise and no materials would be stored at their residence. Cal stated the Planning Board recommended approval subject to there being no traffic at the house in connection with the business and Dianna agreed to this. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve a home occupation for Keith and Dianna Morse, of 514 Date Avenue, subject to the issuing of a business license, seconded by Alderman Wood. Motion carried 6--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 16, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 16, 1988 into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 2, 1988 were presented. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 2, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. --Investment Committee minutes of February 4, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Investment Committee minutes of February 4, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Wood. Motion carried 6--0. --Public Utilities Committee minutes of February 8, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Collins to accept the Committee's recommendation to average Doug Schreiner's sewer bill year around, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6--0. The Committee received a bill from Ruben Schreiner for repairs to his water line and they recommended that the City pay the bill. Don Hackmann commented that this claim should have been sent to our insurance carrier. Motion by Alderman Orr to turn the Ruben Schreiner claim over to the insurance company, seconded by Alderman Wood. Motion carried 6--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Don Gudgell asked for a legal description of the fire service area. Darrell McGillen said that he would have that information for him Wednesday morning. Joe Bradley stated that the water meter in his house was exchanged and now the water pressure is much lower. Ernie stated that he would have it checked. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned a :52 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 16, 1988 APproved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 1st day of March, 1988. ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk