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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03.04.1986Minutes of the City Council of Laurel March 4, 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 7:03 p.m., on March 4, 1986. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Donna Kilpatrick Mel Krug L. D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Donald Meyers Rob Harris Norman Orr COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Ervin Wood The opening flag ceremony was conducted by Brownie Troop No. 160. INVOCATION: Invocation given by Alderman Krug. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1986, as presented, seconded by Alderman Krug. Carried 7--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a card expressing appreciation from the Pete Vennes family. Received a letter from Volk Construction regarding insurance coverage on the wastewater treatment plant. Received a letter from International Surplus Lines Insurance Company regarding Asphalt Supply. Received a Status of Total Suspended Particulate, Sulfation Rate and Carbon Monoxide in the Billings-Laurel area, from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Agency. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of February, 1986, were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderman Harris to pay the claims for the month of February, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. PROGRESS REPORT ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Jim Kaercher, from HKM, was not present. CRAZY DAYS CARNIVAL: Sedley Barsness received a phone call from a carnival that would like to come to Laurel July 23rd--26th, which also happens to be the dates set aside for Crazy Days. She was inquiring as to a location and if it was OK with the Council for them to come here. Discussion regarding possible locations around town, liability insurance and safety inspections. There was no objection by the Council to the carnival coming to town; however, they will have to obtain a City business license. Sedley will come back to the Council in about a month with more information on location, etc. BOAT RAMP - RIVERSIDE PARK: Jerry Thomas was not present. This item will be put on the March 18, 1986, agenda. LIBRARY MONTH: Ru~h Baker, Chairman of the Library Board, mentioned that they are having a fund drive March 14--24 and she would like the month of March proclaimed as library month. The Mayor proclaimed the month of March as Library Month. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to confirm the Mayor's proclamation for the month of March as Library Month, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. LIBRARY BUILDING SITE: The Library Board would like to locate the new proposed library in the southeast corner of Thompson Park. This would be contingent upon taking of soil samples and when Jim Flisrand can provide more information on that area. The area seems sufficient for the size of building that is proposed. Gwen Nottingham said that the board would like some kind of a committment from the Council to use the park land for a library. The grant application deadline is April 18th. page2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Discussion regarding the use of park land for construction of a public building and the possibility of holding a public hearing. If the land was dedicated for park purposes, an election will be required to change the use. Discussion regarding the use of the parking lot across the street from City Hall for a library building. Discussion regarding the time table and deadline for filing of the appli- cation and some of the information necessary to complete the form. Discussion regarding a proposal about the School District and Library Board going together on a combined library. Joe Bradley and Cal Cumin will get together with the Library Board to assist them with the grant application. CEMETERY: Two ordinances regarding the cemetery were presented: ORDINANCE NO. 831 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 12.04.090, PRICE OF LOTS, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Orr that Ordinance No. 831 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Krug. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to amend Ordinance No. 831 by adding item E which would read: "All lot prices and grave opening and closing fees, set forth above, may be changed by the Council by resolution, from time to time, as the Council may deem appropriate," seconded by Alderman Collins. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. The question was called for on Ordinance No. 831, as amended. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. ORDINANCE NO. 832 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 12.04.020 (C), RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSION, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 832 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Discussion regarding veteran's sections. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --City Council Committee as a Whole minutes of February 18, 1986, were presented. Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter the City Council Committee as a Whole minutes into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. --Fire Committee minutes of January 27, 1986, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Fire Committee minutes of January 27, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. --Fire Committee minutes of February 27, 1986, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Fire Committee minutes of February 27, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Discussion on billing for emergency calls outside the City or Fire Districts (example: car accident). Motion carried 7--0. --Budqet/Finance Committee minutes of March 4, 1986, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 4, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. --Street & Alley Committee minutes of February 20, 1986, were presented and reviewed. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Shannon Road Discussion regarding Shannon Road. It was the consensus of the Mayor and Council for Jim Flisrand to pursue the repair of Shannon Road. Proposed SID #109 Discussion regarding proposed SID #109. The Ditch Company does not want any more water run-off going into the ditch. Discussion on waivers of protest. Discussion regarding a 48 ft. street and a 24 ft. bridge which would be located in the district. Mayor Gauthier will talk to Walt Reiter regarding the ditch problem. Jim Flisrand stated that we will have some problems with utilities if we go with a 37 ft. street. The streets in that area are now 48 ft. wide. Thirty- seven feet has been allowed in new subdivisions within Laurel, but not in that area. Forty-eight feet would fit in better and we wouldn't have any problems with our manholes and other utilities. So on that basis Jim recom- mends a 48 ft. street, but we could live with a 37 ft. street - with problems. Curt McKenzie stated that there are 5 driveways ~hat would have to be re-done if a 48 ft. street is used, which the property owners would object to. Jim Flisrand stated that the elevation of the houses are not the consideration of the building department. There is an existing curb now, the street eleva- tion was set before any houses were built and there is no surprise for anyone. Except for the 100 ft. limit, elevations are not restricted. They can terrace their lawns, do whatever they wish, as long as they meet the build- ing code. There is no limitation in the building codes indicating they must be 2 ft. above the street, 3 ft. above, a foot below, ~or whatever. It is the property owner's own choice. With an existing curb there, it is very obvious to the contractor and everyone concerned, where the street is located. More discussion on signed waivers of protest on the west side of Beartooth. Motion by Alderman Krug to pursue the proposed SID #109 with a 48 ft. street, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Discussion regarding an ordinance to clarify attorney's responsibilities on SIDs. Motion by Alderman Krug to enter the Street & Alley Committee minutes of February 20, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --Garbage Committee minutes of February 26, 1986, were presented and reviewed. Move Garbage Container Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept and approve the Garbage Committee's recommendation to move the garbage can at 1109 W. 12th Street from the sidewalk to the alley, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. Garbage Rate Adjustment Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept and approve the Garbage Committee's recommendation to decrease Security Federal Savings & Loan's garbage rate from $21.00 to $14.00 a month, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Digging Pit at Landfill Discussion regarding renting a machine and the City digging a pit at the landfill for an estimated cost of $6,500--$7,000. To hire it done would run about $10,000. Motion by Alderman Meyers to authorize the renting of a machine and to dig a pit at the landfill When the manpower is available, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter the Garbage Committee minutes of February 26, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --Park Committee minutes of March 3, 1986, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Park Committee minutes of March 3, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alde~nan Krug. Motion carried 7--0. Alderman Meyers announced that for the month of March, the Public Utilities Committee will meet on Tuesday, March llth, at 5:00 p.m. The committee will continue to have their future meetings on the first Monday of each month. page4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel TRANSFER MONEY TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: The Budget/Finance Committee recommended that $15,000 of the oil severance money the City received this fiscal year be transferred to the fire truck and library capital projects funds(the City Council accepted and approved this recommendation on February 4, 1986). RESOLUTION NO. 2189 BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA. Motion by Alderman Kruq that Resolution No. 2189 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Committees The Mayor encouraged all committee members to attend their committee meetings and for the chairman to notify all committee members if the meeting date and time has been changed. The Mayor also encouraged people to use the chain of command. Water Rate Increase The Mayor has requested Dave Michael, Public Utilities Director, to look at a water rate increase, which would include a system development fee. This will be presented at the next Public Utility Committee meeting. Lightinq of Flaq Discussion about lighting of the flag in front of City Hall. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the installation of a light to be shown on the flag in front of City Hall, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. Appointments The Mayor appointed Mel Baker to the Public Utilities Committee. Motion by Alderman Harris to confirm the appointment of Mel Baker to the Public Utilities Committee, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. The Mayor appointed Marvin Carter to the Garbage Committee. Motion by Alderman Meyers to confirm the appointment of Marvin Carter to the Garbage Committee, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 6--1 with Alderman Krug voting, "NO." There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 18th day of March, ST: nald . ~ackmann, City Clerk 1986 .~ / B~b Ga~fthie~h/ May~or '