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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05.15.1984Minutes of the City Council of Laurel May 15, 1984 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel,~lMontana, was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Albert Ehrliek at 7:00 p.m., on May 15, 1984. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Chuck Dickerson Marvin Carter Donald Meyers Mel Krug Rob Harris Fred Feuerbacher~ III Bob Gauthier COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: none INVOCATION: Invocation given ~y Ed Speare. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Krug to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 1984, as presented, seconded by Alderman Feuerbacher. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Department of Health & Environmental Sciences regarding a construction inspection on the wastewater treatment plant on May 22nd and 23rd. Received a certified letter from Department of Health & Environmental Sciences regarding the EPA grant amendment decreasing Laurel's construction grant by $586,875~ This must be acted on by the Council at their May 15, 1984, meeting. Received the April 19, 1984, minutes of the Laurel Disaster Planning Com- mittee. Received the April minutes and Activity Report from the Air Pollution Control. Received the 1984-85 proposed budget from Yellowstone' County Air Pollution Control. Laurel's share is $1,993. Last year it was $1,798. Received a questionnaire from the Montana League of. Cities & Towns regarding what types of programs they would like to see at the convention this year. Received two copies of a contract with HKM regarding the Ditch Lining project. RESOLUTION NO. 2070 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND HKM ASSOCIATES, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IRRIGATION DITCH LINING PROJECT. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2070 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of April, 1984, was presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to accept the City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement as presented, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. JIM KAERCHER~ HKM: regarding staffing at the wastewater treatment plant, an inspection on Tuesday, May 22nd, and the grant decrease. Motion by Alderman Meyers to authorize the Mayor to sign ~he grant amendment, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--1 with Alderman Gauthier voting, "NO." Jim presented a staffing and training schedule for September, 1984 to May, 1985. Discussion. page 2 MinUtes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Gauthier to refer this to the Budget/Finance Committee, seconded bY Alderman Krug. Motion carried 5--3. More discussion. Motion by Alderman Carter to authorize the Utilities Committee to advertise for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6--2 with Aldermen Feuerbacher and Gauthier voting, "NO." NEW JAIL PROPOSAL: Dwight MacKay, Yellowstone County Commissioner, presented a new jail proposal. Mr~ MacKay had graphs a~d charts showing the need for a new facility. Jim Cannon spoke on the three main points concerning the new jail sight: 1) security - wants a weli managed place, 2) constitutionality, 3) cost. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Carter that the Council go on record as approving and Motion carried supporting the new jail proposal, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. 5--3 with Alderlmen Feuerbacher, Kellogg and Gauthier voting, "NO." ORDINANCE NO. ~75 (SECOND READING): regarding meter installations ORDINANCE NO. 775 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 13.04.080, INSTALLATION, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 775 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Feuerbacher. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present answered, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Utilities Committee minutes of May 8, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve and enter into the record the Public Utilities Committee minutes of May 8, 1984, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 7, 1984, May 8, 1984, and May 9, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record the Budget/Finance Com- mittee minutes of May 7, May 8, and May 9, 1984, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. Insurance Committee minutes of May 7, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to stay with Blue Cross for group health insurance, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record the Insurance Committee minutes of May 7, 1984, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. Parking Committee minutes of May 8, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Carter to approve and enter into the record the Parking Committee minutes of May 8, 1984, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. The next Parking Committee meeting will be May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 776 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 10.68~030, TWO-HOUR PARKING, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 776 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Discussion. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. Fire Committee minutes of May 7, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Carter to enter into the record the Fire Committee minutes of May 7, 1984, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 8~-0. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor appointed George Wagner to the Police Commission. Motion by Alderman Carter to confirm the Mayor's appointment of George Wagner to the Police Commission, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. The Mayor asked permission to leave the State. Motion by Alderman Carter to grant the Mayor permission to leave the State, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING DATE SET: Motion by Alderman Carter to move the next Council meeting to June 6th at 7:00 p.m.~ seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Ambulance Committee meeting for May 22nd, 1984, has been cancelled. UNION CONTRACT: Motion by Alderman Carter to ratify the Union Contract at 40~ an hour indr~ase and the insurance increased to $70.00 a month City contribution, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. Don Hackmann reported on a meeting to be held May 18, 1984, for Municipal Clerks at the Esquire Restaurant in Billings. Larry Peterson reported on Asphalt Supply. Motion by Ai~ to allow the Building Department to issue a building permit fob v~por recovery unit and replacement tank for Asphalt Supply, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Approved by the Mayor and passed by Montana, this 6th day of June, 1984. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk the City Council of the City of Laurel,