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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.21.1988Minutes of the City Council of Laurel June 21, 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 June 21, 1988. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Norman Orr Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers L.D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Bruce Teeters COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Ervin Wood INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Dreyer. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1988, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received the minutes and May activity report from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received a letter from the State of Montana, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, informing the City of the upcoming ten year reservation review process. A reservation report is due by August 19, 1988. Received a letter from Ellen C. Ready regarding lots in Cherry Hills Subdivision, west of 13th cul-de-sac Ann's Place. weeds on the vacant Avenue and along the Received a letter of resignation from T. Curtis McKenzie from the Board of Adjustments. Motion by Alderman Orr to accept the resignation of T. Curtis McKenzie from the Board of Adjustments, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of May were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilnatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of May, 1988, be approved, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7-0. CRAZY DAYS & 4TH OF JULY PARADE ROUTE: Sedley Barsness, Chamber of Commerce President, asked the Council's permission to hold Crazy Days, July 22nd and 23rd and to change the 4th of July parade route so it will pass by the Laurel Care Center. The Care Center requested this change so the residents can enjoy the parade also. The parade would start at Cenex, travel west on Main, turn north 1st Avenue to 7th Street, west to 3rd Avenue, north to 9th Street east to the high school parking lot where it will disperse. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant 4th of July parade route and to hold Crazy seconded by Alderman Graham. on and permission to change the Days July 22nd and 23rd, Motion carried YELLOWSTONE BOAT FLOAT UPDATE: Lloyd Shay gave an update on the Yellowstone Boat Float in reference to police protection and crowd control. The float is scheduled to be held July 8th, 9th, and 10th with the group landing in Laurel on the 10th. Lloyd said he contacted Jim Morrison about having the Police Reserve down by the river to cover the boat float and Jim stated there would be no problem with that. He then contacted the Sheriff's Reserve in Billings and was told they have to cover the air show the same weekend but if at all possible they would trw to ~end Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of 3une 21, 1988 handled it in the past without help from the Sheriff's Reserve and he foresees no problems in doing so again if necessary. BID OPENINGS: This being the time and place advertised, the bids received were opened and read aloud. Don Hackmann, City Clerk, mentioned that since the request for bids on road materials did not get advertised, the bid opening on this will be delayed until July 5th. Cold-Laid Asnhaltic Plant Mix Empire Sand & Gravel Co. Billings, MT Bid Bond Cashiers Check 1000 T MC-800 Cold Mix $ 28.20/T $ 28,200.00 Midland O'Leary, Inc. Billings, MT 1000 T MC-800 Cold Mix $ 27.90/T The bids were referred to the Street recommendation at the next Council meeting. Laurel Servicenter Laurel, MT 15w40 oil Unleaded gasoline #2 diesel fuel Bid Bond Attached $ 27,900.00 and Alley Committee for Petroleum Products $ 2.98/gal. $ .99/gal. $ .581/gal. No Bid Bond Total Bid $ 19,001.20 a Laurel Co-op Laurel, MT Bid Bond Cashiers Check 15w40 oil Unleaded gasoline #2 diesel fuel $ 2.70/gal. $ .87255/gal. $ .54/gal. Total Bid $ 17,058.60 The bids were referred to the Street and Alley Committee for a recommendation at the next Council meeting. EXPAND LIGHT DISTRICT: This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. PROPONENTS: Ken Williams, 301 West llth, spoke for himself and on behalf of other homeowners in the area. They would like to see at least four lights placed on the north side of Kiwanis Park between 2nd and §th Avenues. Ken feels this would eliminate a lot of problems in the park, especiallylin the summer months and also sufficiently light llth Street. Francis Dewing, district. He neighborhood. 309 West llth, feels street is also in favor of the expanded light lights enhance the value of the OPPONENTS: Lael Lueck, 301 Laurmac, stated she does not want to see the light district expanded to include Laurmac Lane. A few years ago the residents on that street paid to have the street put in and she does not want to see it dug up. Lael feels yard lights are sufficient and street lights on Laurmac are not necessary. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--~_ Page 3 Council Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Meeting of June 21, 1988 The Mayor stated one option is to expand it to llth Street from 2nd to 5th Avenues and not include Laurmac Lane. He recommended the Council take it under advisement and make a ruling on it at the next council meeting. AMERICAN LEGION FENCE PROJECT: Chain link fence material had been donated to the American Legion for use on the baseball field at Thompson Park. Upon further checking, it was found the fence was rusty and would need to be sandblasted and painted. The Mayor stated new chain link material can be purchased for $1,400.00 and the Legion is willing to split this cost with the City. He said the City could easily spend $ 700.00 in maintenance on the rusty fence and still have a used fence. The American Legion is planning to come to the Park and Recreation meeting Thursday night to discuss it further. The Mayor said if plans are approved by the committee, the fence can be purchased and put up without additional approval from the Council. Bob Graham commented in reference to the broadcast booth the Legion wants to put up. He met with the Legion last Wednesday and the booth will not be some makeshift thing but will be a well constructed cinder block building. AWARD BID ON CEMETERY BACKHOE: The bids were opened at the June 7th Council meeting and referred to the Cemetery Committee for a recommendation at tonight's meeting. The committee recommended to award the bid to R.M. Amadon, Park City, Montana in the amount of $ 4,265.00. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the committee's recommendation to award the bid to R.M. Amadon in the amount of $4,265.00, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. 1987-88 AUDIT CONTRACT: The bids were opened at the June 7th Council meeting and referred to the Budget/Finance Committee for a recommendation at tonight's meeting. The Committee recommended to award the bid to Mel Tiensvold, CPA. Motion by Alderwoman Kilnatrick to accept the committee's recommendation to award the 1987-88 audit contract to Mel Tiensvold, CPA, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS: This resolution would be to transfer funds from the Revolving Fund to the SID Bond Sinking Fund for payment of principle and interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2338 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL~ MONTANA Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2338 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. 1988-89 CITY LICENSES: The License Committee reviewed the 1988-89 city licenses and recommended that they be approved. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the 1988-89 city licenses~ seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. CODIFICATION UPDATE: This item has been postponed until the next Council meeting. HOME OCCUPATIONS: Page 4 Council Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Meeting of June 21, 1988 Joe Keener is seeking a city license for Ultrafit, which is a computer analysis of fat content on the body. He would be storing the machine at his house but all analyses would be done in businesses such as Manson's Health Center or The Tanning Parlour. Motio b Alder a ic erson to enter the application and Planning Board recommendation into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Mot'on b A derma Dickers n to grant a home occupation to Joe Keener, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Motion carried 7--0. Albert Dean Nepstad's application for a home occupation was postponed until the next Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --B et iance Co 'tree minutes of June 14, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motio Alder oman Ki tric Committee minutes of June 14, 1988, Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. to enter the Budget/Finance into the record, seconded by --Cemete Co ittee minutes of June 16, 1988 were presented. Motion b A derm n Or to enter the Cemetery Committee minutes of June 16, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --C' Co i C ittee o t e Who e minutes of June 7, 1988 were presented. Motion b A derman Dic erson to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of June 7, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. --Fire Co. tree minutes of June 13, 1988 were presented and reviewed. M t on A de m n Ro ers to enter the Fire Committee minutes of June 13, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. There will be a public hearing concerning the fire districts on Wednesday, June 22nd at the Laurel High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. -- ice se Committee minutes of June 20, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion b lderman Col 'n to grant Ultrafit a city license, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Motion de an od er to grant Laurel Flea Market a city license, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion b de m n Colli s to Unlimited city licenses, seconded 7--0. grant G.E.O0 Gourmet and Lathrop's by Alderman Orr. Motion carried Discussion followed regarding a delivery permit. The Mayor was going to check with Billings to see why they discontinued their permit system andlreport back to the Council at the next meeting. Motion b ldem n Co 'ns to enter the License Committee minutes of June 20, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0. -- ic U ilities Co ittee minutes of June 13, 1988 were presented and reviewed. L.D. Collins explained that Liquid Air, Inc. would like to put their waste water in our sewer system. The water has a very high PH level and Jim Flisrand is checking with the State before allowing them to do so. We need to find out if the treatment of this water will alter our sewer system. ~ Page S Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of June 21, 1988 Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of June 13, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. COMMENTS FHOM THE AUDIENCE: Polly VanNice questioned whether the Council should make a motion to officially accept the Fire Committee's recommendation for the flat charge before the public hearing on Wednesday. Discussion followed and the Mayor stated that at this time, there is no official document between the Fire Service Area and the City of Laurel so there is no legal document to vote on. A question was asked in regards to be aware of a delivery permit followed on this item. how an out of state trucker would being required. More discussion Ernie Davis stated he will be taking annual leave from July 16th to August 7th and he is requesting permission to leave the State and the United States for two weeks of this. Motion by Alderman leave the State and the Motion carried 7--0. Collins to grant Ernie Davis permission to United States, seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Norman Orr requested permission to leave the State from July 17th to August 13th. Motion by Alderwoman KilDatrick to grant Norman Orr permission to leave the State, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor appointed Chuck Dickerson to the Fire Committee. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to confirm the appointment of Chuck Dickerson to the Fire Committee, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor requested a meeting with the Negotiation Committee after the Council meeting tonight. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by The Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City Laurel, Montana, this 5th day of July, 1988. ~ O~uthi~r~, Mayor of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk