HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04.01.1986Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
April 1, 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 April 1, 1986.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ervin Wood Chuck Dickerson
Donna Kilpatrick Donald Meyers
Mel Krug Norman Orr
L. D. Collins
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Harris
INVOCATION: Invocation given by Reverend Ray Willis.
MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 18, 1986, as presented, seconded by Alderman Krug.
Carried 7--0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Received a letter from Utility Controls & Equipment Corporation advising
the City that they have filed a claim against Volk Construction's bond
for work done at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Received a copy of a letter written to Volk Construction from HKM Associates
regarding the digester cover imbalance at the wastewater treatment plant.
Received a copy of a letter written to HKM Associates from Volk Construc-
tion in answer to the above letter.
Received an up date and synopsis from the Northwest Power Planning Council.
Received a petition from several property owners in Murray Heights 2nd
filing to create an SID for storm drains and street paving.
The petition was referred to the Street & Alley Committee for a recommenda-
tion.
CLAIMS:
Claims for the month of March, 1986, were reviewed by the Budget/Finance
Committee and recommended that they be paid.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to pay the claims for the month of
March, 1986, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
STREET SWEEPER:
The bids were opened at the March 18th meeting and referred to the Street
& Alley Committee and they have made a recommendation. However, there has
recently been further discussion on the bids. Mayor Gauthier asked if there
were any further comments.
Max Parker, Sales Manager for Hall-Perry Machinery Co., said that they had
a problem with Item 3 regarding the bid for the City's old sweeper. He
said this was contrary to the laws of the State of Montana to call for an
outright purchase without first advertising and giving the general public
a chance to buy it.
He also said that after the trade-in allowance, his company was the lowest
bidder and he asked for the Council's consideration.
Luigi DiGuiseppe spoke on behalf of L & L Equipment Co.
He said that if you don't take the trade-in bid, I am the low bidder. The
reason Item 3 was put in there was so that the bidders wouldn't show an
inflated figure.
Further discussion on wholesale and retail costs of used sweepers.
The Mayor referred this matter back to the Street & Alley Committee to
review the comments made here tonight and to bring back a recommendation
and award the bid at Council meeting on April 15th.
ANNEXATION REQUEST:
The Calvary Baptist Church has submitted an application for annexation of
Certificate of Survey No. 1894, Tract 1, Amended. This property fronts
along the 800-900 blocks of 9th Street West. Just behind the property
located on 800 block of 8th Avenue. Part of the south boundary abuts the
Spruce Grove Senior Citizens Complex.
Joe Bradley and Pastor Ray Willis briefed the Council on the church's plans.
RESOLUTION NO. 2191
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS
CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2191 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0.
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SID REVOLVING FUND:
The City Clerk presented a resolution to transfer money, as a loan, to
SID #94, SID #95, SID #98, and SID #108. This will be paid back with
interest when sufficient taxes have been collected.
RESOLUTION NO. 2192
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS
OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2192 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
--City-County Planning Board minutes of February 13th and March 13th were
presented.
Motion by Alderman Krug to enter the City-County Planning Board
minutes of February 13/March 13, 1986, into the record, seconded by
Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0.
--City Council Committee as a Whole minutes of March 18, 1986, were
presented.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council Committee as
a Whole minutes of March 18, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman
Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 1, 1986, were presented and
reviewed.
Discussion regarding the dirt wagon at the cemetery. The one we now have
is unsafe to use.
Motion by Alderman Krug to authorize Ernie Davis to look into pur-
chasing a new dirt wagon for the cemetery, not to exceed $1,600.00, using
some of the money budgeted for curb and gutter, seconded by Alderman Dick-
erson. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter the Budget/Finance Committee
minutes of April 1, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson.
Motion carried 7--0.
--Asphalt Supply Review Committee minutes of March 19, 1986, were presented
and reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Asphalt Supply Review
Committee minutes of March 19, 1986, into the record, seconded by
Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
--Street & Alley Committee minutes of March 20, 1986, were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Krug to enter the Street & Alley Committee minutes
of March 20, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson.
Motion carried 7--0.
The Street & Alley Committee minutes of March 31, 1986, were also pre-
sented and reviewed; however, they were not entered into the record.
Alderman Krug announced that there will be a special Street & Alley Com-
mittee meeting on Thursday, April 10, 1986, at 5:30 p.m., to review the
street sweeper bids and make a recommendation at the April 15, 1986,
Council meeting.
--Park Committee minutes of March 24, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Parking Lots
Discussion regarding the use of the east portion of Firemen's Park for a
parking lot (22 spaces).
It was also mentioned to try and put in another parking lot on BN property
now being used by Blackburn.
Dean Rankin and Kent Harris were present and made comments on behalf of
the Laurel businesses. Kent mentioned that they would like a vote of
confidence from the Council to pursue the construction of the two lots.
Financing was mentioned and the Mayor said that it would be difficult
for the City to contribute 75% towards the project; however, a 50-50
ratio could possibly be more realistic. At this time there is not a
figure available but the budget process is beginning and there could be
a projected amount in a couple of months.
An estimate of $26,000 has been made to construct both parking lots.
Discussion regarding using some City labor and other help to try and
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reduce the cost.
Motion by Alderman Krug that the City Council give tentative approval
for the Laurel Chamber of Commerce to pursue whatever avenues they need
to change the east portion of Firemen's Park to a parking lot, as well as
the Blackburn property, if financing can be secured, seconded by Alderman
Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Athletic Field Lights
Gene Eckhardt appeared on behalf of the American Legion to ask for approval
to install lights for night baseball. This is a separate project from the
improvements that Bob Wetch is working on and trying to receive grant money.
The total cost of the light project is $20,000 and they are in the process
of obtaining financing.
Gene said that if they can get approval, then they can get the lights on
order and start work on the project.
Gene was advised that Jim Flisrand needs to look at the plans and that a
building permit is needed before they start any construction.
It was menetioned that Laurel has received the bid for the 1987 State B
Legion tournament, which will help bring revenue into the City.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to give approval for the installation of
lights at Athletic Field after Jim Flisrand has reviewed the plans and all
necessary paper work is completed and to waive the building permit fee,
seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Park Committee minutes of
March 24, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried
7--0.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: none
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
The Mayor brought up the problem with Charles Gerttulla's water bill.
There are unpaid bills by two of his tennants and a broken water meter.
After a discussion it was decided that he should pay for the broken water
meter. The City, at this time, does not have a policy to hold the land-
lord responsible for a tennant's water bill.
Motion by Alderman Krug to allow the water to be turned on at the
property (420% Durland) for the new tennant after the water meter is
paid for, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
The question of having a policy to hold the landlord responsible for a
tennant's water bill was referred to the Public Utilities Committee for
further study.
The Mayor announced that Tim Reiter was hired as the City's mechanic.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to confirm the hiring of Tim Reiter,
seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
Library Fund
Donna Kilpatrick announced that the Pizza Hut will donate all proceeds
from sales between 5 and 9 pm on Tuesday, April 8th, to the library fund.
They would like City officials to be host and hostesses.
Fire Marshal
D. L. McGillen reported that the fire department held it's annual election
of officers and the only change is that Dick Metzger is replacing Brad
Wilder as fire marshal, effective April 1, 1986.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept the fire department election of
Dick Metzger as fire marshal, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion
carried 7--0.
Elected Official's Workshop
Donna Kilpatrick reported on the Elected Official's Workshop held in
Bozeman on March 20--22~
Budget Document
Mayor Gauthier commented that the Department of Commerce took a copy of
our budget document to review. They give special recognition to cities
who have outstanding budget documents and they are considering ours.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:12~~
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, this 15th day of April, 19~ ~~2~5~