HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.03.1986Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
June 3, 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
7:02 p.m., on June 3, 1986.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Donna Kilpatrick
Mel Krug
L. D. Collins
Chuck Dickerson
Donald Meyers
Rob Harris
Norman Orr
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Ervin Wood
INVOCATION: Invocation given by Alderman Krug.
MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Meyers to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 20, 1986, as presented, seconded by Alderman Collins. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Received a letter from Rande and Jack Broadhurst regarding weeds and trash on
a proposed road known as Sante Fe One.
Received the Montana League of Cities & Towns Insurance Trust Newsletter
dated May 16, 1986.
CLAIMS:
Claims for the month of May, 1986, were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee
and recommended that they be paid.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to pay the claims for May, 1986, seconded
by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0.
BID OPENINGS:
This being the time and place advertised, all bids received were opened and
read aloud.
Street Improvements East Railroad Street (Shannon Road)
Barry O'Leary Inc. Bid Bond Attached $32,340.00
Billings, MT.
Empire Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
Billings, MT. Bid Bond Attached $60,700.00
Liquid Asphalt
Farmer's Union Central Exchange, Inc. (Cenex)
Laurel, MT. Bid Bond Attached
$18,250.00
146 Tons (35,000 gal) MC 250/800 @ $125/Ton
107 Tons (25,000 gal) CRS-2 @ $90/Ton 9,630.00
Total Bid $27,880.00
William Krug & Sons
Laurel, MT.
2000 cu.
4000 cu.
3000 cu.
600 cu.
Empire Sand &
Billings, MT.
2000 cu.
4000 cu.
3000 cu.
600 cu.
Road Materials
Bid Bond Attached
Check in the amount of
yd. 1/2" road material del. $5.25
yd. 3/4" road material del. $5.00
yd. 3/8" stone chips at pit $5.00
yd. 3" m~x. pit run del. $4.75
Total Bid
Gravel Co., Inc.
Bid Bond Attached
yd. 1/2" road material $12.60
yd. 3/4" road material 11.20
yd. 3/8" stone chips 10.50
yd. 3" max. pit run 8.50
Total Bid
$4,835.00
$10,500.00
20,000.00
15,000.00
2,850.00
$48,350.00
$25,200.00
44,800.00
31,500.00
5,100.00
$106,600.00
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Cold-Laid Asphaltic Plant Mix
Midland Empire Materials, Inc.
Billings, MT. Bid Bond Attached
1000 T MC800 asphaltic concrete
Empire Sand & Grave. Co., Inc.
Billings, MT. Bid Bond Attached
1000 T Cold Laid asphaltic plant mix
Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Oil
Laurel Conoco Bulk
Laurel, MT.
Diesel fuel @
Regular gas @
15W-40 series
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$24.50 $24,500.00
26.25 $26,250.00
Bid Bond Attached
Cashier's Check for $2,088.25
.513 12,000 gal. $ 6,156.00
.754 17,000 gal. 12,818.00
3) @ 3.47 gal 550 gal. 1,908.50
Total Bid $20,882.50
Laurel Servicenter
Laurel, MT.
Regular gas @
~2 Diesel fuel
XD3 15/W40 SF/CD oil
Laurel Coop Assn
Laurel, MT.
Regular gas @ .752
#2 Diesel fuel @ .509
15W-40 or 10W-30-518
@ 3.35
No Bid Bond Attached
.612 + 15¢ tax = .762
@ .511
in 55 gal. bbls @ 3.75
Bid Bond Attached
Cashier's Check for
17,000 gal.
12,000 gal.
550
$2,073.45
$12,784.00
6,108.00
1,842.50
Oil drums 18.00 drum deposit on 55s, credit is given when drum is
returned to Coop.
Total Bid
$20,734.50
All bids were referred to the Street & Alley Committee for review and to make
recommendations at the June 17th Council meeting.
1985--86 AUDIT PROPOSAL:
A proposal was received from Mel Tiensvold, CPA, in the amount of $8,500.
The Budget/Finance Committee recommended accepting the proposal.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept the audit proposal from Mel
Tiensvold, CPA, in the amount of $8,500, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion
carried 7--0.
RECONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 881:
Motion by Alderman Meyers to reconsider Ordinance No. 881, seconded by
Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to table Ordinance No. 881 until July 1, 1986,
seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0.
ANNEX CITY PARK LAND:
A resolution was presented for the intent to annex Block 1 & 2 of Morris
Subdivision (city park land).
RESOLUTION NO. 2212
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN GOVERNMENT
LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
PURSUANT TO MCA TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, PART 44.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2212 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
BEERt WINE, LIQUOR RETAILER FEES:
ORDINANCE NO. 882 (second reading)
AMENDING SECTION 5.36.040 BEER RETAILER FEE
OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 882 (second reading) be
passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon taking a roll call vote,
all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
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ORDINANCE NO. 883 (second reading)
AMENDING SECTION 5.36.050 BEER AND WINEiRETAISERS
FEE OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 883 (second reading) be
passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon taking a roll call vote,
all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
ORDINANCE NO. 884 (second reading)
AMENDING SECTION 5.36.060 ALL BEVERAGE RETAILER
FEE OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 884 (second reading) be
passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call
vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
POKER MACHINES:
ORDINANCE NO. 885 (second reading)
AMENDING SECTION 5.48.040(C) OF THE LAUREL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING
AND PLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC VIDEO DRAW
POKER MACHINES.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 885 (second reading) be
passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Upon taking a roll call
vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM:
RESOLUTION NO. 2213
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LIABILITY
RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM OF THE MONTANA LEAGUE
OF CITIES AND TOWNS INSURANCE TRUST.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2213 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0.
AGREEMENTS RELATING TO OVERLAY PROJECTS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2214
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LAUREL AND THE STATE OF MONTANA, SAID AGREE-
MENT RELATING TO FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO.
RTF-HES 4-2(9)54.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2214 be Passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2215
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LAUREL AND THE STATE OF MONTANA, SAID AGREE'
MENT RELATING TO FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. M 6901(1).
Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2215 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
--City Council Committee as a Whole minutes Of May 20, 1986, were presented.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter the City Council Committee as a Whole
minutes of May 20, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion
carried 7--0.
--Budget/Finance committee minutes of May 21, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of
May 21, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion
carried 7--0.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of June 2, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes
of June 2, 1986, into the record. Motion carried 7--0.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of June 3, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee
minutes of June 3, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion
carried 7--0.
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--Cemetery Committee minutes of May 27, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Cemetery Committee minutes of
May 27, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried
7--0.
--Cemetery Committee minutes of May 30, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Krug to accept the Cemetery Committee's recommendation
for planting trees as follows:
Sec. K - One tree can be planted in the southeast corner and one in the northeast corner.
Sec. B - Since some trees have already been planted on the
south edge, it was decided to stay in line with
these trees and start the burials 7 ft. from the
curb. Trees will also be allowed on the north
edge with burials being 8 ft. from the curb.
Sec. G - The first row in this section is not big enough
for adult graves, and is to be used for baby graves
and cremations. It was decided to plant trees in
the southeast and northeast corners of this row.
Motion was seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Cemetery Committee minutes of May 30,
1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0.
--Insurance Committee minutes of May 28, 1986, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Insurance Committee minutes of
May 28, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--0.
--Public Utilities Committee minutes of June 2, 1986, were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept the Public Utilities Committee
recommendation to adjust Dick Young's sewer bill because of a water leak
last winter, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept the committee's recommendation and
credit Fred Ott's account $15 for turn on fee, seconded by Alderman Orr.
Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to authorize the repair of gas lines at the
water plant, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0.
Discussion regarding the meter at Lois Hanson's, 320 1st Avenue.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that if it is possible, to have the meter
checked out, and if it checks out that we are long, we will refund her the
money. Otherwise we will just let it stand, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion
carried 7--0.
Don Meyers reported that gates are being installed at the water plant to keep
the public out, especially at night and during fishing season.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes
of June 2, 1986, into the record, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried
7--0.
Discussion regarding the old gas range and refrigerator at the water plant.
The Mayor reported that this is being taken care of.
SWEEPING DISTRICT:
Ernie reported that the State Highway Department would like the City to sweep
further south on South 1st Avenue. At the present time we only go as far
south as So. 4th Street.
Discussion.
Motion by Alderman Harris to maintain our current sweeping district and
not to go any further south on South 1st Avenue, seconded by Alderman Krug.
Motion carried 7--0.
The Mayor will send a letter to the State Highway Department.
Ernie also reported that the State is agreeable to pay the same as last year
for street sweeping for the coming year.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to authorize Ernie Davis to submit a bill to
the State of Montana in the same amount as last year $2,550) for street
sweeping, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0.
Discussion regarding sweeping some alleys.
Ernie reported that the new sweeper broke down but was repaired in a short
time.
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LEFT TURN LANE COMING FROM UNDERPASS:
Joe Bradley reported that the Highway Department recently dropped plans to make
a left turn lane coming up from the underpass onto Main Street. They indicated
they would do an engineering study to prohibit left turns from South let Avenue
to West Main Street.
This was referred to the Street & Alley Committee.
SWEEPING - POST OFFICE:
Ernie mentioned that if we don't sweep the street in front of the post office
they are the first to complain and yet they refuse to pay the sweeping
assessment.
The Mayor will send a letter to the Post Master.
FIRE TRUCKS:
Earl Linger requested permission for the Fire Department to use the fire
trucks to sell firemen's tickets.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to authorize the Fire Department to use the
fire trucks when selling firemen's tickets, seconded by Alderman Dickerson.
Motion carried 7--0.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
The Mayor appointed Donna Kilpatrick to the City-County Planning Board as the
Council's representative.
Motion by Alderman Kruq to confirm the appointment of Donna Kilpatrick
to the City-County Planning Board, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion
carried 7--0.
The Mayor handed out petitions for people to sign, to place a Constitutional
Amendment on the ballot to limit liability claims.
Don Meyers announced that the Garbage Committee will now meet on the 3rd
Monday of each month at 5 p.m.
Chuck Dickerson mentioned that the License Committee will meet at 6 pm on
Thursday, June 12th.
no further business to come~b~fore the Council at this time,
Therethe meeting being was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. ~
Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor~ and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, this 17th day of June, 1986.
o a d . Hackmann, City Clerk
Nb Ga~thier, -~a~yor