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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.18.1986Minutes of the City Council of Laurel February 15~, 1986 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 18, i986. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Donna Kilpatrick Mel Krug L. D. Collins COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Ervin Wood Chuck Dickerson Donald Meyers Rob Harris Norman Orr INVOCATION: Invocation given by Alderman Krug. The Mayor announced that item no. 6 on the agenda regarding a new boat ramp at Riverside Park will be placed on the March 4th agenda. The people involved could not be here tonight. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Meyers to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1986, as presented, seconded by Alderman Harris. Carried 7-0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Volk Construction regarding the "consent of surety" for the wastewater treatment plant project. Received a letter from Volk Construction regarding the "contractor's certi- ficate and release" for the wastewater treatment plant project. Received the follow-up interim inspection report on the January 15, 1986, inspection from the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Water Quality Bureau, on the wastewater treatment plant project. Received the January minutes and activity report from the Air Pollution Control. CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of January was presented for approval. Motion by Alderman Harris to approve the City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement as presented, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7-0. LIGHTS IN ATHLETIC FIELD (THOMPSON PARK): Bob Wetch and Gene Eckhart representing the American Legion, presented and reviewed the plans for remodeling the baseball field at Thompson Park, including replacing of the lighting system for night baseball. The plans also include a soccer field (inside the baseball field), an 800 sq. ft. building to house a concession stand, store room and two bathrooms, a fence around, the ballfi~d, and dugouts. A bid on the total program, not includin~ light~,' was $46,000. So far, Bob said, that they have raised $16,000. The City contributed $9,500 in revenue sharing money. So far they have spent about $4,000 in moving the field, having sod taken out, and building the dug outs. The bid for that alone was $12,000. With volunteer labor and donated materials quite a bit has been accomplished. Bob said they are still in the process of reaching their goal of raising $23,000 so they can apply for a grant. If their happens to be any money left over from this project they intend to do some other improvements -- possibly new swings, tennis court, etc. Gene said they have received a bid from Graybar in the amount of $11,300 for the light fixtures only. Ace Electric and Yellowstone Electric will also be submitting bids. The plans call for ~ther. 6 or 8 light poles. If 8 poles are used, there will be ~ light fixtures ~ ~h pole~ The estimated cost for use of electricity, based on 20 games, 5 hours a game, would be about $300. A bulb should last 3,000 hours before needing replacement. The refinery has been contacted for some used pipe to be used as poles, but they don't have any available right now. So pipe will have to be purchased, or try to get someone else to donate it. Discussion regarding the installation of the poles. The reason there is a push to get everything completed is because there is a State baseball tournament scheduled here in 1987. page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel The City Engineer will review the specifications before any installation is made and a building permit will also be required. After everything is completed the City will own it and any use of the consession stand, etc., will have to be by agreement with the City. MID-YEAR BUDGET TRANSFERS: The City Clerk presented a resolution for mid-year budget transfers, pursuant to 7-6-4236, Montana Codes Annotated. RESOLUTION NO. 2186 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS OR REVISIONS. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2186 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7-0. At this time (7:25 p.m.), Don Meyers was excused from the Council meeting. SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 829 (second reading) ADDING SECTION 11.13.010, DUMPING SNOW ON PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED, TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. No opponents present in the audience. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 829 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 830 (second reading) ADDING SECTION 11.13.100, PENALTIES, TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. No opponents present in the audience. Discussion regarding moving snow that is next to the curb. This is okay as long as it doesn't obstruct traffic. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 830 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6-0. CHANGING STREET LIGHTS: A resolution was presented regarding the street light conversion project. RESOLUTION NO. 2187 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND MONTANA POWER COMPANY, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO CHANGING OF 70 STREET LIGHTS IN LIGHT DISTRICT NO. 2. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2187 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried '6-0. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND - LIBRARY BUILDING: A resolution was presented to establish a Capital Projects Fund for a library building. RESOLUTION NO. 2188 A RESOLUTION TO CREATE A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A LIBRARY BUILDING. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2188 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 6-0. STREET SWEEPER: Ernie Davis requested that the City go out for bids again for a street sweeper. Last fall we only received one bid and it was recommended by the Street & Alley Committee that the City not accept that bid. Discussion regarding getting a cash bid and also one with a trade-in. The present sweeper is five years old, but it is a very high maintenance machine. It has 3,140 moving parts. An air-regenerative or vacuum type sweeper is being considered. They are a low maintenance type of machine. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to authorize Ernie Davis to advertise for a new street sweeper, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 6-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: page Minutes of the City Council of Laurel --Public Utilities Committee minutes of February 3, 1986, were reviewed at the February 4, 1986, council meeting. Motion by Alderman Krug to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of February 3, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 6-0. --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 4, 1986, were reviewed at the February 4, 1986, council meeting. Motion by Alderman Krug to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 4, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Harris. After a discussion regarding the use of the old dog catcher pickup at the sewer plant, the motion carried 6-01, --City Council Committee As a Whole minutes of February 4, 1986. Motion by Alderman Krug to enter the City Council Committee As a Whole minutes of February 4, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 6-0. --Police Committee minutes of February 6, 1986, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Police Committee minutes of February 6, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6-0. --Cemetery Committee minutes of February 7, 1986, were presented for review. Discussion regarding the raise in cemetery rates. A resolution will be presented at the March 4th council meeting. Opening other Sections Motion by Alderman Krug to accept the Cemetery Committee's recommenda- tion to open the first four rows in Section "J" for the veterans and to open Section "B" for civilian burials, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 6-0. Lots to be sold Consecutively Motion by Alderman Harris to accept the Cemetery Committee's recommenda- tion to sell lots consecutively, seconded by Alderman Krug. After a discussion, Alderman Krug withdrew his second and Alderman Harris withdrew his motion, and this was referred back to the Cemetery Committee, for a more clear definition of what they would like to see done. Headstones Motion by Alderman Krug to accept the Cemetery Committee's recommendation to allow beveled (as in Section "G") or flat headstones in Section "B", seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Cemetery Committee minutes of February 7, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 6-0. --Ambulance Committee minutes of February 11, 1986. Discussion regarding someone other than an attendant riding in the back of the ambulance. Anyone can ride in the passenger seat if accompanying a patient providing our liability insurance covers this. Chuck Dickerson was advised to check with Williams Agency regarding the insurance. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Ambulance Committee minutes of February 11, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6-0. --Asphalt Supply Review Committee minutes of February 12, 1986. The minutes of the Asphalt Supply Review Committee of February 12, 1986, were reviewed. The next meeting is tentatively set for Wednesday, February 26th, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Discussion regarding what portion of the Asphalt Supply property is in the City and what portion is in the County. Chuck Dickerson will check on this and the amount of City taxes Asphalt Supply pays to the City of Laurel. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Asphalt Supply Review Committee minutes of February 12, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 6-0. MAYOR'S COM~ENTS: Appointments: The Mayor appointed Don Cahill to the Fire committee. paqe 4 Minutes of the City CoUncil of Laurel Motion by Alderman Harris to confirm the appointment of Don Cahill the Fire Committee, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 6-0. to The Mayor appointed Dick Metzger~ representing the Fire Department, to the Asphalt Supply Review Committee. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to confirm the appointment of Dick Metzger to the Asphalt Supply Review Committee, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 6-0. The Mayor moved Alderman Orr from the Police Committee to the Garbage Committee and Alderman Krug from the Garbage Committee to the Police Committee. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to confirm the change in committee appoint- ments of Alderman Orr and Alderman Krug, seconded by Alderman Harris. Carried 6-0. The Mayor announced that the Budget/Finance Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Rob Harris announced that the Fire Committee will meet February 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the FAP Complex. The 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. will be the regular meeting time for the Fire Committee. LEAVE THE STATE: : Alderwoman Kilpatrick requested permission to leave the State. Motion by Alderman Kruq to grant Alderwoman Kilpatrick permission to leave the State, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 6-0. Alderman Krug announced ~hat the Street & Alley Committee will be meeting this Thursday, February 20th, at 5:30 p.m. One of the topics will be Shannon Road. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ~onald L. Hac~mann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 4th day 0f March., 1986.~ ~ Bo~ Gauthi~r,~ ~'~yor Donald L. H~ackmann, City Clerk