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City Council Minutes 04.16.1985
Minutes of the City Council of Laurel April 16, 19~5 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel~ Montana, was held and called to order by Mayor Albert Ehrlick at 7:04 p.m., in the Council Chambers on April 16, 1985. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Marvin Carter Bill Brennan COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mel Krug INVOCATION: Invocation given by Reverend Chuck Dickerson Donald Meyers Rob Harris Bob Gauthier Paul Peterson. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Meyers to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1985, as presented, seconded by Alderman Carter. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a legislative bulletin dated April 5, 1985, from the Montana League of Cities and Towns. Received the March Aotivity Report from the Air Pollution Control agency. Received a memo from the Department of-Commerce announcing the Montana Certified Cities Program. There will be a luncheon meeting at the Billings Sheraton Hotel on April BOth. Received notice from the Boise Cascade Corporation of the acceptance of appointment for the trustee change on their Industrial Revenue Bond Issue. Received a report from the Laurel Police Reserve regarding hours worked during the 1st quarter, 1985. Received a copy of a letter addressed to Volk Construction Co. and the American Insurance Co. from Clifford E. Schleusner, Attorney at Law, regarding a wage claim by Ronald and Lanny Unruh on the wastewater treatment plant. The Mayor received a recommendation from the Police Commission and Alan Crowe regarding the appointment of Jim Morrison as a policeman. The Mayor appointed Jim Morrison as patrolman. Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept the Mayor's appointment of Jim Morrison as policeman, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. The City Clerk received correspondence from the Billings Monument Company regarding a claim by Mrs. Dorothy Miner for a damaged headstone in the cemetery. Rob Harris explained that this particular grave is located in the Catholic Cemetery. The City does dig graves there. Rob inspected the site and it's very minimal. The cost Dorothy is asking for is $B85.00. This item referred to the Cemetery Committee. Motion by Alderman Carter to table this until the next Council meeting, seconded by Alderman Diekerson. Motion carried 7--0. Received a letter from the Laurel Chamber of Cemmerce regarding a tax incentive for a potential purchaser of the Boise Cascade property. Motion by Alderman Harris to refer this to the Budget/Finance Committee, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 7--0. Received correspondence and a sample resolution from Gareld F. Krieg regarding the Stingley Supermarket project, Industrial Development Revenue note. Received a letter addressed to the Mayor from Elmer T. Wilhelm, Pastor of the First Congregational Churoh, regarding their recent purchase of an air conditioner which they want te donate to the City. Motion by Alderman Carter to accept their offer of an air conditioner, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of March, 1985, was presented and reviewed. Motion .b.y. Alderman Gauthier to accept the City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement as presented, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7-=0. DARRELL L. McGILLEN - SALVAGING FOR BN AT BOISE CASCADE: Darrell stated he received a call from Mr. Fleichhauer wanting to know what is going on. Basically I told him that he's doing business within the City of Laurel without a business license, and that was the main concern right now. I told him that matter would have to come before the License Committee and then be recommended to the Council. Mr. Fleichhauer said he would probably be able to be in town in 2 or 3 weeks~ no definite date. I don't know if that application has been received yet or not. That was the reason for his stop work order that was issued last Thursday, April llth. Darrell stated what is happening is this company is buying the oars from Burlington Northern Railroad, bringing them into the siding at Boise Cascade, and de-constructing them there, and then salvaging the material off of it. He's working for a profit. We feel that he should be charged for a business license because he's doing profit within the City of Laurel. page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel allowed. We contacted the people involved and advised them to do no more open burning. They agreed to that. Then last week we had another fire call there. They had brought in a refrigerator car. The car was lined with polyurethane insulation. They were cutting the top of the car off and for some unknown reason the insulation ignited within the whole car. I do believe it was some type of explosion, just by the amount of debris scattered in front of Safeways and Western Drug. Again we were called to the scene and had to extinguish the fire. At that time we found out they were doing business within the City of Laurel Without a business license. That's when we got together and decided to put a stop work order on it. Darrell stated that polyurethane is very toxic. The gentleman that was doing the cutting is a subcontractor for the gentleman who is contracting the business. Darrell stated the police department received several complaints of the debris seattered in the parking lot and being tracked into Safeways and Western Drug. .Again I told Mr. Fleichhauer that this would go before the License Committee and then be presented to the Council at a later date. They are ak a.stop work 9~der right now~ PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL .DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS~ JAN STINGLEY SUPERMARKET: This being the time and' place advertised, a publih' hearing was held. Proponents: Jan Stingley, owner of Jan's IGA, introduced William Thorndahl from 1st Security Bank, Gareld Krieg, the bond attorney, and Tom Hughes from Ryans. Tom Hughes summarized the project of the new proposed supermarket located at 506 West Main. This project is not intended to put anybody out of business. We feel this project will enhance especially the commercial part of this business community. To meet this we feel there are definite advantages: {1) The store should create approximately 12--15 new jobs in the City of Laurel, (2) We feel the business district will be improved by the addition of this facility (by adding a new modern supermarket), ~3) The retail space that's going to be vacated (across from this project) will also make available for some business in Laurel to relocate or attract a new business into the town, (4) The new grocery store will both bring additional business into this area plus keep grocery business from going out of the area. We have done a very formal market analysis on this project, and what we see is an expansion of the trade area for the grocery business for the City of Laurel. This should prove to be a benefit. Gareld Krieg explained what IDR bonds are. Its purpose is simply to make some financing available at a lower interest rate than what otherwise would be avail- able for the development of a new business or new commercial enterprise. The lower interest rate is.achieved because the money in effect is borrowed from someone who does not have to pay income taxes on the interest that is paid on the bonds. The bonds would be issued by the City of Laurel and in this case would be acquired by 1st Security Bank, and the interest upon those bonds would be tax free to the bank and to any participants that the bank might have in connection with that loan. It's tax free simply because it's interest paid on a municipal obligation because, technically, the City of Laurel is the one that has sold those bonds and the City of Laurel is agreeing that they will repay those bonds. However, the City of Laurel with the bond proceeds loans the money (in this case to Jan Stingley and his wife) pursuant to a loan agreement in which the Stingleys agree they will repay that loan. The loan agreement is assigned to the bank as security for the repayment of the loan and the bank (the holder of the bonds or the notes) agrees that will be the only thing that they will look to for repayment. The credit of the City of Laurel is not in any way involved in the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds except in a purely technical sense; because the City is not obligated to make any payments except from the payments that Stingley makes to the City. That is a practical matter. Those.payments don't actually come to the City and then go. to the bank because of the assignment of the loan agreement. The payments end up being made directly to the bank anyway. The loan is secured by a mortgage that would run directly from the Stingleys to the bank. It's a loan that is really being made by the bank but it!s technically being made to the City in order that the tax exempt interest rate can be secure. Because there are no ~ taxes being paid on that interest, the bank is prepared to loan that money at a lower rate than it would be charging otherwise. That's what IDR bonds are. They are complicated in the paper work but essentially they are just another mortgage loan. One reason it is complicated is these are authorized under both State and Federal law. The basis is Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code which basic- ally says that interest upon municipal obligations is tax exempt. The second basis for them is provisions in Title 90 of the Montana Code Annotated where there is specific State authorization for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for a number of various projects. Both the State and Federal governments require that a public hearing be held, such as this one tonight, prior to the time that any bonds would be authorized. Opponents: none Motion by Alderman Meyers to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2127 RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING PROPOSED PROJECT AND page seconded by Alderman Dickers0n. Motion carried 7--0. BID OPENING - NEW DUMP TRUCK: This being the time and place bids were opened and read aloud as follows: Fichtner Chevrolet Below is our bid on a 1985 Chevrolet, installed FOB Laurel, MT. 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2127 be passed and adopted, Model C7D042 truck with a 5-yd. dump body axle included in our bid. (Deduct $487.50 net bid for a 7,000# front axle.) Please note that we do not recommend front axle. bodies are in prime paint and include back-up alarms and cab shields. Net FOB Laurel with prefection body $20,553.75 Net FOB Laurel with Heil body $20,645.75 attached. Cashier's check for $2,100. There was a bid bond Town & Country GMC one TC7D042 84" cab-axle, 149'! wheelbase 10:00 x 20 12 ply front highway tires 10:00 x 20 12 ply rear traction tires 366 V8 gas engine 20 gallon fuel tank Clark 457 5-speed transmission Eaton 17121 19,000# single-speed rear end 23,000# rear springs Aux. springs - multi-leaf 20 X 7.0 10-hole Firestone rear wheels 7,000# front axle 9,000# front springs engine block heater inverted "L" frame reinforcement manual hand throttle hydraulic brake system brake booster West Coast mirrors 6" X 16" AM radio Heavy duty Delco Freedom F20 540 amp battery 20 X 7.0 10-hole Firestone List truck only Net price with dump body There was no bid bond attached. Yellowstone Ford Truck Sales F700 dump 370 VI 4V 153" wheelbase, 84" cab-axle Ford gas engine V8 4V 370 cu. in. 201 HP @ 3600 RrM 5-speed Spicer 4054D transmission 7,000# front axle 9,000# front springs Eaton 17101 rear axle 19,000# single speed 23,340# rear springs Auxiliary rear springs power steering, Integral Ross HFB-54 split power hydraulic brakes hydraulic nower booster $22,134.34 $21,384 (1985 Ford - color: red) Please note the above has a 9,000# front from our a 7,000# The dump advertised, all L86 366 V-8 engine MS6 5-speed transmission H63 19,000# Eaton single speed rear axle G58 23,000# rear springs G60 overloads F63 9,000# front axle F94 9,000# front springs N/C power steering JM7 brake booster Delco-Moraine split system U63 AM radio K05 block heater RCF 20 x 7.0" disc wheels rear RCE 20 x 7.0" disc wheels front 709501 10:00 x 20 12 ply front tires 809607 10:00 x 20 12 ply M & S rear tires FXV 84" cab-axle, 149" wheelbase DH8 Sr West Coast mirrors US9 H D battery N/C full bench seat K31 manual throttle FO7 frame reinforcement page Minutes of the City Council of Laurel rear tires lO:00 x 20 12-ply mud & snow wheels: 020 x 7.5 10-hole steel disc dual Western mirrors w/auxiliary convex mirrors battery: (1) 12-volt, 535CCA (63-amp-hr) full width benoh seat locking T-handle throttle frame: 18.0 S.M. 50,000 PSI w/inverted "L" reinforcement fuel tank: steel RH step, 35 gallon equipped with: * Heil model SL 5-yard dump body complete with model 1721 hoist installed in prime Total $19,B66.00 *Body options: (NOT IN BID} Cab shield $155.00 Back-up alarm b6.00 NOTE: a 9,000# front axle is recommended at an additional cost of $522.00 A bid bond was attached. The bids were referred to the Street & Alley Committee for review and a recom- mendation at the next Council meeting. AGNES CROW ~ DIRECTOR OF SENIOR HELPING HANDS: Agnes reported where the $2,000 of Revenue Sharing money goes for Senior Helping Hands. The Senior Helping Hands provide in-home services for the frail and elderly who really want to have their independence and be able to remain functioning members of the community. The things that we do assist them with are: sometimes every 2 weeks, sometimes every week, change their bedding, mop their floors, etc, if they have doctor's orders not to do this. We also have some that need help more than once a week. But, generally we find that once a week or every 2 weeks about 2 hrs will do the things that help them stay independent. Another thing is the shopping assistance. We only take those that are frail and need some guidance - some help to get fromi:the car into the market and hold onto the grocery basket. We carry the groceries in for them when they get home. We also do some patient sitting. Example: If someone has had a stroke and requires 26-hr. care we can relieve that person tending them by patient sitting. We do some chore work but our funding has been so limited that we are unable to do very much of it. The chore work consists of: 1) helping them with their lawns, 2) wash windows, 3) wash down kitchen and bathroom walls, ~) snow shoveling. Then there is a little bit of personnal care that is given to the elderly. Our work benefits the community. It gives work to people in bhe community. Again we have found that Laurel is pretty independent and people are very good about helping out. We have subsidized our $2,000 that comes from the City with Yellowstone County Council on Aging money. We do appreciate the money we have received. JOE RUSSELL DRUG ALERT PROGRAM: Reported where the $500 from Revenue Sharing goes. Par'~ o'f' 't'h~ mo~e'y went i'nto circulars being passed around. The basis of the money went for my program to bring someone in from California to work with the coaching staff to get them involved with the Drug & Alcohol program. This helped our staff in knowledge, skills and confronting an athlete, also a handbook for coaches to use. Another part of the funds helped send 4 people to Salinas, California, to follow up on the workshop. ORDINANCE #797-A (FIRST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 797-A (first reading) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 797 TO CORRECT THE SECTION NUMBER. Motion b~ Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 797-A (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. ORDINANCE NO. 802 (FIRST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 802 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 16.02.020, PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AT SOUTH POND, TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 802 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Discussion regarding minimum age and the danger for children. Motion by Alderman Carter to amend the ordinance by deleting #2, which reads as follows: 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, no child or children under the age of i8 shall swim, float, boat, ice skate, or otherwise enter in or upon in any manner, the waters of South Pond exceet under constant and imm~i~ page 5 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel call vote, the ~following aldermen answered: "NO" Kellogg "YES" "YES" Meyers "YES" "NO" Gauthier "NO" Dickerson "NO" Upon taking a roll Brennan Carter Harris Motion was defeated 4--3. Motion by Alderman Carter Brennan. Upon taking a roll call vote, Brennan "YES" Carter "YES" Harris "NO" Motion was defeated 5--2. Roll call was taken on the Brennan "YES Carter "NO" Harris "NO" to amend the age to 14, seconded by the following aldermen Kellogg "NO" Meyers "NO" Gauthier "NO" Dickerson "NO" answered: original motion. The following Kellogg "NO" Meyers "NO" Gauthier "NO" Dickerson "NO" to reconsider Ordinance No. 802 the following aldermen answered: Motion was defeated 6--1. Motion by Alderman Meyers seconded by Ald'e'rman' Ca'rter'.' Upon taking a roll call vote, Brennan "YES" Carter "YES" Harris "NO" Alderman aldermen answered: first reading), Kellogg !'YES" Meyers "YES" Gauthier "NO" Dickerson "NO" It needed 5 votes. Motion was defeated 4--3. ERNIE DAVIS - PERMISSION FROM COUNCIL TO ELIMINATE ONE WORKING FOREMAN'S POSITION TO BE REPLACED WITH RELIEF OPERATOR: Ernie asked approval of the Mayor, Personnel Committee and Council to eliminate one garbage department foreman's job; to fill this position, which is a Grade 16 now, with a Grade ll relief operator. If you allow me to do this, it is a savings to the City of $1,310. I'd like to be able to post this job tomorrow. Motion by Alde.rm~n. Meyers to give Ernie permission to abolish one working foreman's job and create another relief operator's job, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. The City Clerk presented the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2128 BEING A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA. Motion~b~'~tderman Brennan that Resolution No. 2128 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 7--0. SAM KETCHUM~ BROADVIEW - MOVING MOBILE INTO MOGAN SUBDIVISION: Sam appeared before the Council stating he has purchased a couple of lots in Mogan Subdivision. In fact I have moved onto the property. That's where I have run into a problem. To begin with, after I purchased the lots, I came to the City and tried to get all the information I could on where I was supposed to set my mobile home. Before we did any digging for the water and sewer lines I submitted a diagram showing where I was going to set my mobile and run the water and the sewer also. I also have a building permit that says my plans were accepted, checked and approved. OK Then on Monday the 15th I had the mobile moved to the lot, and the inspector came out that morning before we were ready to have block inspection, and he said I guess you're not ready for a block inspection and said nothing else. He came back later that afternoon ~hen we were ready for block inspection after the trailer or the mobile had been set and all blocked, levelled and the sewer hooked up and then he started asking me about where I should have my mobile parked. And then he came back a third time with his tape measure and informed me that I have to move my mobile 9 ft. west and 2 ft. north, after the fact. Also that morning I also got specs on how to set the mobile, like for the pads and footings and that morning when the inspector was there the question was brought up about (the men setting up asked about gravel under the pads and the inspector said Yes, there has to be 4 in. of gravel under the pads, but these specs that I have here said nothing about gravel. I am faced with a bill of $225.00 having my mobile relocated 9 ft. west and 2 ft. north. I figure I tried to cooperate with the City and did my best to find out all of this on specifications that I could to have it set right and I feel if I have to move it the City should be responsible for it. Lonnie Kellogg Who was the inspector? page6 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Jim Flisrand I was. I got a note that I was to have a blocking inspection at 11:00 a.m., so I went.out there, and there was nothing ready yet - no blocks set, tires still on the trailer, etc., so as he said I said - I guess you're not ready for inspection, I'll come back, eall me when you're ready. So he did. I went back later and made the blocking inspection, and at the time you make the bloeking inspection you also inspect lot lines, locations, etc. tt so happened that he was not according to zoning requirements being 10 ft. back on all streets and avenues. At that point, which is required, I made that type of inspection. Albert Ehrliek Were you notified of the setbacks and requirements? Saw Ketchum Yes, Sir, I was. That is when I went to the City desk to get those requirements. Like he says 10 ft. back. It was clearly understood by myself, my wife and I also have a prospective neighbor moving in the same, that the measurements were from the curb back.. The street curb 10 ft. back. I had my mobile 24 ft. back from both street curbs. I submitted this diagram that very clearly showed where the mobile was going to be set. This copy was left at the City desk. It was accepted, checked and approved. This is what I don't under- stand. I want to be a resident of this town and I'm willing to comply with all regulations, but - - - Albert Ehrlick Was it approved by Jim? Jim Flisrand Pat Albert Ehrlick Pat, OK. That answers my question. Marvin Carter It was still approved. Chuck Dickerson Jim, is this mobile sitting according to the way it is outlined in the diagram that was approved by Pat? Jim Flisrand Correct; however, the lines do not indicate curb. All plats and drawings that come through the City are all based on property lines. If it was 24 ft. back from the property line, there would be no problem. Sam Ketchum My diagram clearly shows that it is 24 ft. back from the street curb. Jim Flisrand Does it indicate curb? When he told me this I came back and looked at the drawing that Pat had received from him and I - - Sam Ketchum OK This clearly indicates because I have the water tap located right here and the street curb is beyond this. According to your property line it would be up here. So this clearly states that it is 24 ft. from the street curb to where my mobile is now. According to my measurements it's 24 ft. 9 in. from the street curb and 24 ft. 2 in. from the 9th Street curb. Jim Flisrand I can guess what Pat was assuming. Like I said all measurements are taken from the property line. I don't know if curb was mentioned when he came in to take this request or not, it might have been. Generally all measure- ments are always taken from property lines. It's a known fact. I don't know what conversation they had. She did indicate to me that she told him also to measure from the alley the 140 ft. I did that also out there the other day, and that does put him where he should be. I don't know what transpired on the con- versation. Marvin Carter OK What are we going to do? Are we going to allow him to set where he is or does he have to move it? Lonnie Kellogg He could by getting a variance, couldn't he? Cai Cumin It will cost him $100. Lonnie Kellogg We could forego the $100. Don Meyers But it's going to offset the whole subdivision. You're going to have one trailer setting ahead too far. Marvin Carter Sam, would you be willing to make the change? Sam Ketehum Well we've got all our sewer that he is affected worse than he is because he has to re-dig his sewer and his water line (Dennis James). Marvin Carter Dennis, but you haven't set your trailer yet? Dennis James No, I haven't. The thing of it is let's say this supposedly property line is not supposed to be on a curb. Does this mean you guys are going to pay for our sidewalks? Albert Ehrlick No, no. You still pay for the sidewalk, even on City property. Dennis James Where does our property line start at? I went out there with a tape measure and went from one end of that thing to the other. Jim Flisrand It always has been and always will be the responsibility of the property owner to establish their own property lines. Dennis James OK That's what they told us from the curb over 10 ft. Don Meyers What's it going to cost you to relocate your sewer and water line? What do you have to do - shorten it up? Do you have to move it over 2 ft.? Sam Ketchum No. His is more than 2 ft. If you want me 24 ft. inside from the page 7 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel or drive some stakes, to give people an idea what's going on. Motion by Alderman Carter to adjust these two gentlemen's problems that they have, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Discussion. Jim Flisrand stated he would like Joe Bradley to be involved on this because Cities are not allowed to establish property lines. We can not go out and survey those lines. It is the property owner's responsibility - always. Chuck Dickerson But you still shouldn't have somebody telling something that they can do. Jim Flisrand I wish it would have come to my office. Marvin Carter That's what I'm saying. I wish it would have been cleared through your office, too. Before we have any more of these screw ups let's get it done right. Let's make the adjustment on these and then anyone else who buys those lots because somebody notify someone, somewhere along the line. That a certain Lot has been sold in Mogan Subdivision. Our City office knows it, then we con- ~Ct'~those people and say now these are some ramifications you're going to have when you come into town. Ernie Davis I feel that Jim should be the only one making the decisions. That's what the City is paying him for. Discussion of how much to reimburse them. City Clerk suggested that at such time that they get the work done that they present the bill to the City and both bills are approved by the City Council; therefore, gives the City Clerk authority to pay them. ©uestion was called for on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Public Utilities Committee minutes of April 9, 1985, were presented and reviewed. Jim Kaercher presented Change Order #5 on Wastewater Treatment Plant. The con- tractor will be locating the existing equipment and that we possibly can purchase the equipment under a small claims or small purchase through the EPA funding. All these items that were discussed at last Council meeting, including the gas equipment, are eligible according to the State for EPA Funding. Motion by Alderman Carter to approve the change order #5 on the Wastewater Treatment Plant, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 6--1 with Alder- man Gauthier voting, "NO." Item #1 Louie Yovetich's water bill: Louie would like an adjustment on his water bill due to a broken water line. Motion by Alderman Brennan to treat Louie as other delinquent accounts, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6~-1 with Alderman Carter voting, "NO." Item #2 Water service at Locust: Committee recommends a public hearing on water standpipe rate increase at the above location. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to table this until next Council meeting, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Atderman Kellogg to enter into the record the Public Utilities Committee minutes of April 9, 1985, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. --Garbage Committee minutes of April 15, 1985, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter into the record the Garbage Committee minutes of April 15, 1985, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 7--0. --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 10, 1985, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 10, 1985, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April Motion by Alderman Gauthier to accept T[ensvold, CPA, in the amount of $7,500.00, carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Gauthier mittee minutes of April 15, 1985, 7--0. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Mike Semmler talked about moving a garage onto with the City Engineer on this matter. COMMENTS FROM ALDERMEN AND DEPARTMENT HEADS: 15, 1985, were presented and reviewed. the 1984--85 audit proposal from Mel seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion Bob Gauthier asked his property. Mike to get together to meet with the Council afterwards to discuss negotiations. to enter into the record the Budget/Finance Com- seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried page 8 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Chuck Dickerson also brought up the fact of CPR again for City personnel. Discussion foilowed. Motion by Alderman Carter that the ambulance crew put on a CPR course for City personnei, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Roll call vote was taken with the following aldermen answering: Dickerson "YES" Harris "NO" Gauthier "NO" Carter "YES" Meyers "NO" Brennan Kellogg "NO" Motion was defeated 5--2. Referred to Ambulance Committee. Ernie Davis asked about a Cemetery Board meeting. It will be held Thursday night at 5:00 p.m. Don Haekmann announced the MMCTFOA District meeting on April 26th at Little Big Men Pizza at 10:00 a.m. The Mayor and Council are invited to attend. Bill Brennan asked how a business license was issued to a party at Date and East Main? Don Meyers stated this item is going back through the proper channels. Marvin Carter asked if the mess down next to Thomae Lumber is going to get cleaned up. He has been given a time limit to April 21st. After that he will be fined. Ernie Davis stated Larry Thiel told the contractor if the City wanted this building torn down we could tear it down at our expense - that it was to our benefit not his. Albert Ehrlick I talked with Joe and I thought the City could just go in there and tear it out, but he said we can't do that. But Joe said we can fine them and make it stick. DarreI1 L. McGillen:.asked Council's permission to use the fire department equipment if they participate in the Spring Cleanup on the 27th. Motion by Alderman Carter to grant the fire equipment be used for the Spring Cleanup on the 27th of April, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Mo~ion carried 7--0. Alan Crowe stated he had two new applicants that have applied to the Police Reserve. He asked to have them nominated to the Police Reserve. They are Debbie Linger and Jimmy Lee Linger. The Mayor appointed Debbie and Jimmy Lee Linger to the Police Reserve. Motion by Alderman Carter to confirm the Mayor's appointment, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Ernie Davis asked permission to use City equipment for cleanup. Motion by Alderman Carter to use the City maintenance equipment for cleanup, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 7--0. Jim Flisrand received a letter from John Smith, Airport Authority. He is requesting that the Building Department resume their inspections up at the airport. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor re-appointed L. D. Collins to the Air Pollution Control Board. Motion by Alderman Meyers to confirm the Mayor's appointment of L. D. Collins to the Air Pollution Control Board, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Don Meyers stated he noticed there is a lot of activity going on over at Asphalt Supply. Before they resume they have to come in to the City, and they haven't yet. There being no further business to~.q.~ before the Council at this time, the · meeting was ad0ourned at 9 68 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 7th day of May, 1985. Ddnald L'. Hack~ann, City Clerk