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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03.15.1988Minutes of the City Council of Laurel March 15, 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 7:00 p.m., on March 15, 1988. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ervin Wood Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers Norman Orr Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham L.D. Collins COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruce Teeters INVOCATION: Invocation given by Rev. Bob Cunningham. MINUTES: Motion By Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1988, as presented, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. Without any objections, the Mayor moved item No. 7 on the agenda, to right after item No. 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Received an invitation to attend the 25th Anniversary Open House at the South Elementary School at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 1988. Received a letter from the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water Quality Bureau, regarding the funding for a PC Computer, programming software, plant surge and spike protection at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Received a letter from the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water Quality Bureau, regarding the evaluation of Laurel's Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning March 21st. Received an informational letter from HKM Associates regarding the Laurel Airport Authority's plans for land acquisition. Received a letter and thank you from Governor Ted Schwinden regarding the application on a site for the supercollider research project. Received the February minutes and activity report from the Air Pollution Control Board. Received the results of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce temporary sign ordinance survey. Received a claim from the Hanson Health Center for snow removal. CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for February were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kflpatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of February, 1988, be approved, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. TEMPORARY SIGN ORDINANCE: At the February 2nd City Council meeting, the Chamber of Commerce asked to be allowed to enter their input before any action was taken on the temporary sign ordinance. page2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council meeting of March 15, 1988 Roy Williams, representing the Laurel Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the results of their survey with the Council. He stated 80 survey's were sent out and 31 were received back. Of the 31 received, 8 were in favor of it, 14 opposed it, 6 were indifferent and 3 offered other comments. The general feeling of the respondents was that the City has enough ordinances and fees already, but if there is an ordinance, it should be for safety reasons pertaining to sidewalk and traffic control only. Cal asked Roy if the Chamber had taken a position on this. Roy stated the Board of Directors itself did not take a position but he will ask them to and report back at the April 5th Council meeting. LIBRARY BUILDING UPDATE: Mrs. Gene Williams introduced the Library Board and architect, Chuck Goldy. Sam Calvert reported that a Library Trust Fund has been set up. The purpose of this fund is to help raise money for the construction of the building and the Board will decide where the money can best be spent. The fund now has $ 3,131.72 in it. Peg Arnold spoke concerning the funding of the library. A total of $ 211,828.00 has been received through grants, corporate donations, oil severance tax, fund drives, donations and memorials. A total of $ 10,546.00 has been paid out in expenses with an additional $ 16,266.00 to be paid to CBG Architects. This leaves a balance of $ 185,013.00 f©r construction with $ 5,950.00 in out- standing pledges yet to be received. Sue Carter spoke concerning future needs of the library. The first concern is the large expense involved in putting in curbs, gutters and sidewalks. This will run approximately $ 6,000.00 and she suggested that possibly this could be set up as an SID. The second item of concern is the sewer and water hookup fees. The Board would like to see the City waive these fees on the basis of one City entity helping another. The final item is the lack of manpower and equipment needed to lay asphalt which may possibly be donated for the parking lot. Chuck Goldy, architect, presented a model, drawings, building plans and costs to the Council. He stated one major change in the building plan is that a hip roof is now being used which will eliminate a lot of brick work and lower the costs. Also, another change they hope to be able to follow through with, depending on the funds, is to change from a sheetrock ceiling with wrap around fluorescent lighting to acoustical ceiling and lights. This will allow for more flexibility when moving stacks in the library. Chuck also gave a breakdown of the costs and they are as follows: General Construction Mechanical Plumbing within the building Electrical Contractor Profit and Overhead Contingency TOTAL $ 143,573.00 12,675.00 5,000.00 15,120.00 16,404.00 __8,202.00 $ 200,974.00 This total is for the building itself, and does not reflect any furnishings within. There are two other expenses and these are for site work at $ 12,175.00 and public sidewalks, curbs and gutters at $ 6,085.00 Chuck stated he has not addressed the costs of bringing City utilities into the building and he would like to meet with the City to discuss this. page3 Minutes of the City CounCil of Laurel Council meeting of March 15, 1988 RIVERSIDE PARK LEASES: Resolution No. 2319 was passed on December 1, 1987 to approve the new leases and authorize the Mayor and City Council to sign them. Jim Flisrand reviewed the leases. He stated the Jaycees, Rod and gun Club, Rifle Club and the American Legion all purchased liability insurance. The Horse Shoe Club will not be required to have liability insurance because they are posting signs to throw at your own risk and also, the club is required by the National Horse Shoe Club to have special events insurance to cover participants in a meet. The Search and Rescue is the other club that does not have liability insurance. Jim stated their lease specifies that they can use the building for storage and to work on their equipment. They are not to hold any public meetings in the building. Lloyd Shay, representing Search and Rescue, stated the problem is the insurance companies are hesitant to insure activities that take place on land that the Club does not own or lease. Many companies stated that once they have the lease in hand they may be able to insure them. SNOW REMOVAL CLAIM BY HANSON'S HEALTH CENTER: Joe stated that he did not feel this is a valid claim because the City plowed the snow to the side as is their policy and these people did not like it. Discussion followed and Ernie stated that a lot of the snow in the street was off their own property and Chuck inquired as to whether a business license should be required for individuals who remove snow. Motion b~ Alderman Graham to deny the claim by Hanson's Health Center, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. HOME OCCUPATIONS: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ambulance Committee minutes of March 3, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Ambulance Committee minutes of ~arch 3, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 15, 1988, Were presented. and reviewed. ' Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 15, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. City Council of the Whole minutes of March 1, 1988, were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council of the Whole minutes of March 1, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. Fire Committee minutes of March 14, 1988, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Wood to accept the Committee's recommen- dation to increase this year's Fire District ~ 7 contract by one mill (from 11.3 to 12.3 mills), seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Wood to enter the Fire Committee minutes of March 14, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council meeting of March 15, 1988 Discussion followed regarding the proposed Fire service area. Darrell McGillen stated the petition was presented and a resolution of intent to form a fire service area was passed. Now, the temporary Board of Trustees representing the fire service area need to distinguish who is in that area. As far as a cost figure for this new area, Darrell stated he will meet with the Board of the fire service area to discuss the costs before it is made public. Police Committee minutes of March 3, 1988, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Police Committee minutes of ~arch 3, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Public Utilities Committee minutes of March 14, 1988, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Graham to accept the Committee's recommendation to not adjust Frank Wiley's bill, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 6--0 with Alderman Dickerson abstaining. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Polly VanNice contacted the president of the Asphalt Supply Company last week and they had a party who was interested in purchasing Asphalt Supply. $o far they have not come to terms on the sale so it has not been sold. Cal stated that Yellowstone Beef Products went to foreclosure and Henry Weschenfelder got it back. Henry is now looking for someone to help him reopen it. Chuck inquired and discussion followed regarding the use of people from Beta Alternatives to do community service work. Chuck reported that on Thursday March 10th, an 18 wheel truck got stuck in the underpass. Alan stated this was the first morning for~ the closure of the Moss Main overpass and there were no signs posted showing a designated truck route. This driver was apparently trying to get to a scale and used bad judgement in taking the underpass. Bob Graham stated there was another wreck at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street and he wondered if there has been further study of this intersection. Alan said he turned his findings over to Jim but no further studies have been made. There will be a Village Subdivision Association meeting in the Council Chambers on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. On Thursday, March 24, there will be a City/County Consolidation Committee meeting in the Council Chambers at 8 p.m.. Donna urged all Council members to attend becasue the charter will affect us on a County level. There will be a Cemetary Board meeting Tuesday, March 22, at 3:30 p.m. The Park Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. The Street and Alley Committee will meet on March 17, at 5:00 p.m. The Garbage Committee will meet on Monday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m. page~ Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council meeting of March 15, 1988 ~.~YOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Gauthier appointed Jesse Chavez to the ambulance reserve. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to confirm the appointment of Jesse Chavez to the ambulance reserve, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. The Negotiation Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 29, at 5:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29'p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 5th day of April, 1988. ~ier~ ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk