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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01.02.1985Minutes of the City Council of Laurel January 2, I985 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 Albert Ehrlick at 7:03 p.m., on January 2, 1985. cOUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Chuck Diekerson Marvin Carter Donald Meyers Bill Brennan Bob Gauthier COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mel Krug Rob Harris INvoCATION: Invocation given by Marvin Carter. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Brennan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1984, as presented, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a thank you card from Mayor Ehrlick and his wife for the floral arrangement. Received a thank you card from the office staff for the lovely Christmas party. Received the agenda and update from the Northwest Power Planning Council. Received a letter from Governor Ted Schwinden notifying that there will be a conference on Disaster Preparedness for Public Officials on February 14, 1985, in Helena at the Colonial Inn. Received a report from Jim Lo Kraft regarding the flood plain activities for Laurel for the year 1984. Received a distribution list on Hazardous Material Response and Evacuation plan. Received a letter of resignation from Herbert A. Olson from the Airport Authority. He withdrew his resignation January 2, 1985, and will fill out his remaining term. The Mayor called for a Special Council meeting with the Airport Authority on January 8, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of December were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to pay the claims for the month of December, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 6--0. PROGRESS REPORT ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Jim Kaercher, HKM Associates, presented a written progress report on the Wastewa~er Treatment Plant. The project is approximately 73% complete. The contractor is behind schedule by over two months. Jim also reported on the progress of the Water System Analysis program. A chain hoist being EPA funded was brought up. Craig Brawner has given verbal approval of that equipment. MEL TIENSVOLD 1983-84 Audit was not present. ORDINANCE NO. 792 (SECOND READING): ORDINANCE NO. 792 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 13.01.030, PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING E©UITABLE SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LEVIED ON ALL USERS OF THE C$TY'S WASTEWATER SYSTEM, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 792 (second reading be passed'and adopte'd~ seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. PACE 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel ORDINANCE NO. 793 (FIRST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 793 first reading) AMENDING SECTION 17.88.050 TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Carter that Ordinance No. 793 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. ORDINANCE NO. 794 (FIRST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 794 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 10.24.040 C, PARKING LIMITATIONS, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 794 (first reading) be passed_'and adopted, "§'e"6'onded by Alderman Dickerson. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen p~esent voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. ORDINANCE NO. 795 (FIRST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 795 (first reading) ADDING SECTION 10.24.040 D, SPECIAL PARKING PERMIT, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 795 (first reading) be passed' and'~adopte'~, s~cond'~d by Alderman Meyers. Upon taking a roll call vote, ali aldermen present voted, "YES" except Aldermen Gauthier and Kellogg voted, "NO." Motion carried 4--2. ORDINANCE NO. 796 (FIRST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 796 (first reading) ADDING SECTION 10.24.040 E, VIOLATIONS, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 796 (first reading) be passed and ad'opted', seco'~d'ed''by Alder'man Dickerson. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted~ "YES." Motion carried 6--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 2, 1985, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record, the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 2, 1985, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6--0. --Ceme.t.ery Board mSnutes of. Degember 27, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Carter to approve the vacation and sick leave policy for the cemet'e~'y,"sec'6h~'ed 'by''Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 4--2 with Alder- man Gauthi~r and Dickerson voting, "NO." Motion by Alderman Carter to approve the salary for Don Nelson for four months at the cemetery (January--April of 1985), seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 6--0. Motion b~ Alderman Carter to enter into the record the Cemetery Board minutes.8'f Decemb~'r 27" .1984, 'seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6--0. i~Street & Alle.y Committee minutes of December 20, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Minutes of the City CoUncil of Laurel Motion by Alderman Carter to sell the porta patcher and put a minimum bid of $14,950 with the money going back to the Revenue Sharing Fund, seconded by Alder- man Dickerson. Motion carried 6--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter into the record the Street & Alley Committee minutes of December 20, 1984, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 6--0. -,Park Committee minutes of December 19, 1~986, were presented and reviewed. Bob ~etch was present to request funds for improvements and changing the baseball field. Bob presented an architectural drawing of the proposed area. The backstop would be facing northwest. This field will be laid out with a soccer field. It will have concrete or cinder block dugouts, concrete pad lining the whole back of it. We will also have an 800 sq. ft. four-room building for both men and ladies bathrooms, storage room and concession stand° It will also have complete fencing around it, a 5 ft. chain link fence, Hopefully it will also have underground sprinkling. The Park Board said,"go for it." Bob is requesting money for matching funds from the City's Revenue Sharing Fund. Motion by Aiderman Brennan to appiy the $9,500 in the Revenue Sharing Park budget towards the Thampson Park baseball renovation project, seconded by Alder- man Meyers. Motion carried 6--0. Motion by Alderman Brennan to enter into the record the Park Committee minutes of December 19, 1984, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2116: Presented by the City Clerk for transfer of funds from the SID Revolving Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 2116 ^ RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA. Motion b.y Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2114 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 6--0. The audience was advised that the special meeting on January 8th is an open meeting for the public. COMMENTS FROM ALDERMEN: Chuck Dickerson made a suggestion for constructing a skating rink. Use cinder blocks to form a perimeter and line it with visqueen, and then add the water. When you are ready to empty it, just pull a few blocks and drain the water. That way you can pick up the blocks and fold up the visqueen and you are ready for next year. Chuck also asked what happened to the CPR classes for City employees? It was noted that Paul Peterson has been out of town lately. Lonn±e Kellogg complimented the City crew and Ern±e on repairing the last two water breaks that the City has had. Bill Brennan also thanked whoever is responsible for sanding the streets. They did a good job this year. Chuck Dickerson & Marvin Carter praised the way the crew and Ernie handled the snow removal also. PACE4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Mary suggested t~at maybe next we contact some of the farmers and use their trucks also; Ernie found out that the State will pick up the tab for the City renting trucks. Chuck Dickerson stated the trucks in Billings have extended their sideboards by using 2×10 or 2x4 to haul that extra snow away. This could also work for hauling Christmas trees and alIey cleanup. Alan Crowe stated he has three more appointments to the Auxiliary Police force as follows: Edward Jutz Nicholas Badilla Marion Coleman This wii1 bring our number up to 16 Reserve and Auxiliary officers. The Mayor appointed ~hese three men to the Auxiliary Police Reserve. Motion by Alderman Carter to approve the Mayor's appointment of Edward Jutz, Nicholas Bad~ila, and Marion Coleman to the Auxiliary Police Reserve, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6--0. Ernie Davis spoke on the dumping at the landfill by the City of Red Lodge. They are averaging about 3 or 4 loads a week. The dump is filling up fast and they will not be able to dump past February 1st. Motion by Alderman M~yers to leave the discretion up to Ernie Davis, Maintenance Director, when to discontinue receiving garbage from the City of Red Lodge, seconded by Rlderman Dickerson. Motion carried 6--0. Jim Flisrand reported on the Asphalt Supply tanks regarding increasing one tank they have and adding another one. Jim talked with Cai Cumin and he suggested it should go before the Board of Adjustment. This matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment. Bob Gauthier stated there will be an Insurance Committee meeting at 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8th, 1985. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor requested a closed meeting to discuss a personnel problem. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Donald L Hackmann, C~=~---~ C e~ Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 15th day of January, 1985. Albert Ehr~ick, Mayor ST: D~nald L. H~ckmann, i y er