HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.03.1987Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
February 3, 1987
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 February 3, 1987.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ervin Wood Chuck Dickerson
Donna Kilpatrick Donald Meyers
Mel Krug Rob Harris
L. D. Collins
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Norman Orr
INVOCATION: Invocation given by Reverend Holt.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of January 20, 1987, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Received a memo from the S%ate of Montana, Disaster & Emergency Services
Division, regarding the 20th Annual Governor's Conference on Disaster Pre-
paredness for Public Officials at the Colonial Inn, Helena, on February 18,
1987.
Received the minutes and activity report for the month of December from the
Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board.
Received the agenda and synopsis from the Northwest Power Planning Council.
Received a letter of resignation from Naomi Bacon, Cashier/Accounts Payable
Clerk/Computer Operator effective February 27, 1987.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept Naomi Bacon's resignation effective
February 27, 1987, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
CLAIMS:
Claims for the month of January, 1987, were reviewed by the Budget/Finance
Committee and recommended that they be paid.
Motion by Alderman Harris to pay the claims for January,1987, seconded by
Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0.
BID OPENING FOR THE SALE OF A CATERPILLAR 955 TRAXCAVATOR FRONT END LOADER:
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Lynn E. Sanders
Springdale, MT. 59082
Scott Prindle
Billings, MT. 59104
Edwin Hersel
Richland, MT. 59260
Faugh Equipment
Missoula, MT.
Adams Brothers Partnership
Billings, MT. 59102
Tractor & Equipment Co.
Billings, MT.
Tom Van Haele
Hysham, MT. 59038
all bids received were opened and
$2,250.00
$2,151.25
$2,051.00
$5,150.00
$1,500.00
$5,750.00
$8,100.00
Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept the bid from Tom van Haele, Hysham,
MT., in the amount of $8,100~00, for the Caterpillar 955 Traxcavator front
end loader, seconded by Alderman Dick~rson. Motion carried 7~-0.
MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW:
The Mayor presented his mid-year review and ana. lysis of the 1986-87 budget as
of December 31, 1986.
EASEMENT FOR BOAT RAMP:
The Mayor suggested that everyone review the perpetual easement. If there
are any questions or changes, they.will be discussed at the Council meeting on
February 17, 1987.
REARRANGEMENT OF COUNCIL SEATING:
Motion by Alderman Harris to rearrange the Council members' seating,
seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
--City Council Committee as a whole minutes of January 20, 1987, were presented
and re¥iewed~
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council Committee as a
Whole minutes of January 20, 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman
Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
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--Budqet/F±nance Committee minutes of February 3, 1987, were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Kruq to accept the committee's recommendation to
purchase a used 600-gallon asphalt distributor in the amount of $2,650.00,
seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes
of February 3, 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion
carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson ~o authorize Ernie Davis to prepare specs
and advertise for the sale of the porta patcher, seconded by Alderman Krug.
Motion carried 7--0.
--City License Committee minutes of January 27, 1987, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant a City license to the Heritage Haus
Tea Shoppe at 19 Pennsylvania Avenue, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion
carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant a City license to Francie's
Clothing at 217 East Main, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant a City license to Sunshine Cleaning
Service at 11940 Canyon Creek Rd., Molt, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion
carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant a City license to Hodgin Grain
Storage at 202 East Railroad Street, upon completion of a fire inspection,
seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant the Cheerio Lounge at 113 East Main
a bingo license in the amount of $50.00, which is the same fee that fraternal
organizations pay, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to confirm the issuance of a City license
to:
Duane's Conoco
All Season's Car Wash
R & L Roofing
Doe Myung Tendokan Judo, Karate
Eric Varney, card dealer
seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
Statements were sent to the following contractors for the
construction of Security Federal Savings Bank:
Ron Williams Construction
Stillwater Excavating
Century Fence
Fahn's Asphalt
Houghton Const.
Quality Concrete
Precision Masonry
Rudy's Insulation
Empire Lath & Plaster
Rimrock Drywall
Heritage Paint
Branca Tile
C & C Drywall
Bahm's Floor Coverings
Lagerquist Elevator
Witt Heating & Air Conditioning
Treasure State Plumbing
Ace Electric
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Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant the above mentioned contractors a
license, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the City License Committee minutes of
--Parks & Recreation Committee minutes of January 26, 1987, were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant permission to the Class of '67 to
use Thompson Park July 12th for a class reunion, seconded by Alderman Meyers.
Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks & Recreation minutes
of January 26, 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion
carried 7--0.
January 27, 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion
carried 7--0.
Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
PUBLIC UTILITIES MEETING DATE:
Alderman Meyers announced the permanent change of the meeting date of the
Public Utilities meetings from the first Monday to the second Monday of the
month at 5 pm.
There will be no Police Committee meeting Thursday, February 5, 1987.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: none
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Mel Kruq submitted his resignation as an alderman effective March 31, 1987.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept Mel Krug's resignation effective
March 31, 1987, and to advertise for a replacement to be effective April 1,
1987, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to hold a farewell reception for Mel Krug on
March 27, 1987, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick.
Motion carried 7--0.
END OF FIRST YEAR AS MAYOR:
Bob Gauthier commented that this being the end of his first year as Mayor,
he would like to thank the City Council, the Department Heads, and Don's office
for their cooperation. He felt that there had been progress made and hoped for
a good year in 1987.
Peg Kamerzel wanted permission to issue a City license to the Caboose Saloon
when they receive their State license.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to grant the Caboose Saloon a City license upon
receipt of their State license, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried
7--0.
PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE STATE:
Peq Kamerzel asked for permission to leave the State.
Motion by Alderman Kruq to grant permission to Peg Kamerzel to leave the
State, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0.
There was discussion regarding 9 and 10 ft. parking spaces at the Security
Federal Savings Bank. It was decided to leave it as the ordinance now reads.
The City-County Planning Board will meet on Thursday, February 12, 1987, which
is a holiday.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
~ckmann, City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, this 17th day of February, 1987.
Donald L. H&ckmann, City Clerk
~b Gauthier, ~y-or