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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.07.1984Minutes of the City Council of Laurel held 7:02 p.m., on February 7, 1984. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Marvin Carter Mel Krug Fred Feuerbacher, III COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: none INVOCATION: Invocation given by Reverend Wilhelm. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Meyers to approve the minutes of the February 7, 1984 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Albert Ehrlick at Chuck Dickerson Donald Meyers Rob Harris Bob Gauthier regular meeting ~ January 17, 1984, as presented, seconded by Alderman Feuerbaeher. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Department of Administration in regard to proposed rules on new Veterans & Handicapped Persons Preference Act. Received a letter from Department of Health & Environmental Sciences regarding Federal Sewage Works Grant. Received.a letter from Dave Nalland, Election Administrator, on Local Government Study Commission. Received a letter.from Jim Kraft, Yellowstone County Civil Defense Directory regarding the 17th Annual Governor's Conference on Disaster Preparedness for Public Officials. Received a letter from Jim Kraft, Yellowstone County Civil Defense Director, regarding Disaster Planning Committee. Also received another letter from Jim Kraft stating when the Disaster Plan- ning Committee held its first meeting. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to authorize Mayor Ehrlick to sign Hazard Analysis Summary, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried. Received a notice and a copy of the Federal Register dated October 17, 1983, from the Office of the Treasury regarding Revenue Sharing Amendments. The Mayor appointed the City Clerk, Don Hackmann, as the contact person to coordinate efforts to comply with the new handicap requirements. Motion by Alderman Carter to confirm the Mayor's appointment, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried. The City Clerk presented the following resolution on the RESOLUTION NO. 2048 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND BIG DITCH COMPANY, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO PROCEEDING WITH THE PONDING TEST AS DESCRIBED IN THE TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL "IRRIGA- TION DITCH LINING PROJECT DATED DEC., 1983," SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION AT THE FEB. 7, 1984,' BOARD MEETING. Motion by Alderman Kellosg that Resolution No. 2048 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried. ditch lining project: page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel CLAIMS: Claims for the month of January, 1986, were reviewed by the Budget/ Finance Committee and recommended for approval. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to approve the claims for the month of January, seconded by Aiderman Feuerbacher. Motion carried. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROGRESS: Jim Kaercher, HKM, reported on the progress at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. They are a little bit behind schedule due to the severe cold weather we've had. Jim had prepared a letter on January activities and passed it out to the Council members. NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX SUNNAVEN TRAILER COURT EXFANSION BLOCK 5~ NUTTING BROS. SUBDIVISION: The City Clerk stated this Resolution of Intent was discussed at last Council meeting but was not acted upon - that's why it's on the agenda tonight. The public hearing for this would be March 6th and the passage of Ordinance of Annexation will be April 3rd. RESOLUTION NO. 2047 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA. Motion by Alderman Carter that Resolution No. 2047 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried. AMBULANCE: Paul Pete~son had presented a copy of the By-laws at an earlier date for the Council to review. RESOLUTION NO. 2049 APPROVING THE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2049 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson; Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSOLIDATION: Chuck Newell, detective with the Sheriff's Department in Billings, spoke first on the information gathered on tax figures. Next to speak was Don Baker, a member of the He also spoke on tax figures. Chuck Nensley spoke on manpower and what the Really couldn't answer any questions. More discussion on consolidation by the Mayor, Council and audience. Motion made by Alderman Carter to end the discussion on consolidation, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. MotTon carried. Short recess. ORDINANCES NO. 767--768 regarding the adoption of Rules and Regulations of the Cemetery Committee. ORDINANCE NO. 767 (second reading) ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSION. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher that Ordinance No. 767 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted "YES." Motion carried. Interlocal Cooperative Committee. City of Laurel will receive. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel ORDINANCE NO. 768 {second reading) AMENDING SECTION 12.08.020, PENALTIES, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Harris that Ordinance No. 768 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Carter. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted "YES." Motion carried. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION RESOLUTION: A resolution calling for an election on the form of government was presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to have a study commission consisting of 3 members, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2050 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF CONDUCTING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW ESTABLISHING A STUDY COMMISSION. Motion by Alderman Carter that Resolution No. 2050 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--1 with Alderman Gauthier voting "NO." BUDGET TRANSFERS: Clerk. A resolution for budget transfers was presented by the City BEING REVISIONS. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher that Resolution No. seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. CASH FLOW PROJECTION for Revenue Motion by Alderman Gauthier Alderman Carter. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: RESOLUTION NO. 2051 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS OR 2051 be passed and adopted, Sharing was presented by Alderman Gauthier. to adopt the cash flow as presented, seconded by Ambulance Committee minutes of January 23, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve and enter into the record the Ambulance Committee minutes of January 23, 1984, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. Police Committee minutes of January 31, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve and enter into the record the Police Committee minutes of J'anuary 31, 1984, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried. Fire Committee minutes of January 30, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Carter to approve and enter into the record the Fire Committee minutes of January 30, 1984, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. Airport Authority minutes of September 27, 1983, October 25, 1983, November 22, 1983, and December 27, 1983, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter into the record the Airport Authority minutes of September 27, 1983, October 25, 1983, November 22, 1983, and December 27, 1983, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried. pago 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Park Committee minutes of January 24, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to accept the bid of Western Pump for $8,965 for sprinkling system at Murray Park, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. Alderman Feuerbacher also discussed what might be included in the Summer Recreation Program. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to enter into the record the Park Committee minutes of January 24, 1984, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried. Alderman Feuerbacher also stated that he has been in contact with Burling- ton Northern and they are giving the City of Laurel 15--20 picnic tables from their lunchroom. Public Health & Garbage Committee minutes of January 23, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Discussion about charging the Herbstfest Committee for garbage. Also discussion regarding Home Occupation garbage. There will be a meeting February 16, 1984, at 5:00 p.m., at City Hall for all interested persons involved in Home Occupations. More discussion on Herbstfest garbage. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that the Herbstfest be charged for garbage, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--1 with Alderman Krug voting "NO." Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept and enter into the record the Public Health & Garbage Committee minutes of January 23, 1984, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried. Discussion on garbage pickup. Motion by Alderman Carter that the garbage be emptied on a twice-a,week basis unless there is a truck breakdown~ seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion was defeated 6--2. This matter will go back to the Garbage Committee. FAP Committee minutes of January 31, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher that the complex snow removal be done right away after City Hall, seconded by Alderman Carter~ Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to enter into the record the FAP Committee minutes of January 31, 1984, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried. Street & Alley Committee minutes of January 25, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Discussion on Jan Stingley's request to vacate alley. He will have to give an easement to the City after vacating the alley. More discussion on easements. Motion by Alderman Carter that we return Jan Stingley's request to vacate the alley back to the Street & Alley Committee, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Krug to accept and enter into the record the Street & Alley Committee minutes of January 25, 1984, seconded by Alderman Carter. Alderman Meyers moved that the committee do the study the way it's supposed to be done, according to the law, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried. page S Minutes of the City Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February Motion by Alderman Gauthier that we leas~ landfill for $1,500 plus transmission costs, Motion carried. Another item discussed was a $100,000 gr Big Ditch. Before we get the grant, we have t how bad the leakage is. We need about $2,000 Motion by Alderman Gauthier that we trans $1,000 each, from Computer and Swim Pool to tk Projeot, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion Another item discussed was a new pickup f Motion by Alderman Gauthier to accept thc the amount of $7,774.18 for a pickup for the Carter. Motion carried. Discussion on roof repair at the water Motion by Alderman Gauthier to grant porn the State and to attend the Revenue Sharing S¢ February 13th, seconded by Alderman Carter. Reviewed Budget Analysis as of December These minutes will be approved and enter Council meeting. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed Gay Eas Planning Committee. Motion by Alderman Carter to confirm the Disaster Emergency Planning Committee, second¢ Mayor also appointed the permanent status and David Slaymaker. Their one-year probatior Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve thc police officers, seconded by Alderman Meyers. ouncil of Laurel , 1984, were discussed. for one month a cat for the econded by Alderman Meyers. nt from the State for lining the o do some testing first to see for an infiltration study. for $2,000 in Revenue Sharing, e Big Ditch & High Line Test carried. or the engineer. low bid from Johnson Ford in ngineer, seconded by Alderman ant. ission for Don Hackmann to leave minar in California on Monday, otion carried. , 1983. into the record at the next ton to the Disaster Emergency appointment of Gay Easton to the d by Alderman Krug. Motion carried. of police officers Rick Musson period is up. Mayor's appointment of these two Motion oarried. Alderman Dickerson reported Alderman Carter suggested that flowers and a going into the hospital tomorrow. City Treasurer, Peg Kamerzel, asked permissio Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to grant seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. There being no further business to come k the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.~ Dona] Approved by the Mayor and passed by the Montana, this 21st day of February, 1984. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk on the precinct c~anges. ard be sent to Jim Morrison who is ~lber to leave the State. eg permission to leave the State, efore the Council at this time, ity Council of the City of Laurel, t E~rl~ck, Mayor