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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12.18.1984 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel December 18, 1984 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 7:00 p~m., on December 18, 1984. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Chuck Dickerson Marvin Carter (late) Rob Harris Mel Krug Bob Gauthier Bill Brennan COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Donald Meyers INVOCATION: Invocation given by Mel Krug. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4,~1984, as presented, seconded by Alderman Krug. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a thank you card from the Lenhardt family. Received a news release from Boise Cascade regarding the purchase of Sonat Inc's interest. Received a written~report on the lack of progress on the digester~ etc., at the wastewater treatment plant from HKM Associates. Received the agenda and November minutes from Air Pollution Control Board. Received a letter from the State of Montana, Department of Commerce, regarding the CDBG competition and selections for fiscal year 1984. Received a staff issue paper from Northwest Power Planning Council regarding the cost of delaying the Model Conservation Standards until January 1, 1988. Received a letter from Asphalt Supply in regards to constructing a 33 ft. by 32 ift. storage tank. Also replgce a 10,000 gal. tank with a larger tank approx- imately 25,000 gallons. Referred to Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works. CITY CLERK and CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and City ~-~-~'s Financial Statement for the month of November, 1984, was presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to accept the City Clerk's and City Treasurer's Financial Statement as presented, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 6--0. ORDINANCE NO. 790 (SECOND READING): ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING SECTION 10.68o030, MUNICIPAL CODE. 790 (second reading) TWO-HOUR PARKING, OF THE LAUREL Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 790 (second 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. 791 (SECOND READING): ORDINANCE NO. 791 (second reading) ADDING SECTION 10.68.035, THREE-HOUR PARKING, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman DiGkerson that Ordinance No. 791 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Krug. Upon taking a roll call vote~ all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. page 2 ORDINANCE NO. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel 792 (F~RST READING): ORDINANCE NO. 792 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 13.Ol.OB0, PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING EQUITABLE SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LEVIED ON ALL USERS OF THE CITY'S WASTEWATER SYSTEM, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 792 (first reading} be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2112: The City Clerk presented the following resolution regard- ing comp time. RESOLUTION NO. 2112, ADDING MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR TO LIST OF CITY OFFICIALS WHO MAY.EARN~ ACCRUE, AND USE COMPENSATORY TIME OFF. Motion by AldermanlHarris that Resolution No. 2112 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderma~ Krug. Motion carried 6--0. FLOOD PLAIN AGREEMENT: The City Council would like Jim Kraft to present a written.rePort. Motion b.y Alderman Kello~ that the Council renew the Flood Plain Agreement for another year at $'3'0.00 per month, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 6--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: City-County Plannin.g. Board minutes of December 13, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Discussion regarding dedication of 20 ft. right-of-way on the Strissel replat. Drainage problem was another item that came up. Alderman Carter arrived at the Council meeting at this time. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter into the record the City-County Planning Board minutes of December 13, 1984, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Garbage Committee minutes of December 17, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Krug to enter into the record the Garbage Committee minutes of December 17, 1984, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Police Committee minutes of December 6, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Brennan to authorize the Police Reserve to use Car #2 (1979 'F'~rd LTD),.se¢o~ed by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Motio.n..by Alderman Dickerson to strip and dispose of old Car #1 and have the County graveyard haul it away, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 7--0; Alderman Dickerson read a letter addressed to George Fox, dated December 5, regarding house numbers in Village Subdivision. Dave Michael stated that Sandy Sanderson, who is connected with Village Subdivision, would contact the people in second filing of phase I and see what he can do about getting house numbers on all those trailers. The next phase that he brings in is required to have house numbers. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept and enter into the record the Police Committee minutes of December 6, 1984, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 7--0. Fire Committee minutes of December 10, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Carter to approve and enter into the record the Fire Committee minutes of December 10, 1984, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Harris to establish a CDBG Committee, seconded by Alderman Carter° Motion carried 7--0. FAP Committee minutes of December Discussion regarding roofing bids Motion by Alderman Carter to Hall and the.Complex secgnded.by 12, 1984, were presented and reviewed. for FAP and City Hall. accept Audiotherm's bid to re-roof City Alderman Diekerson. Motion carried 7--0. Motion ~y Alderman Brennan to enter into the record the FAP Committee minutes of De~ember '12'~' !984, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motimn carried 7--0. Bud~.et/Fina~¢~..C.ommittee minutes of December 4, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion ,b~ .Alde.rman Gauthier to enter into the record the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 4, 1984, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 11, 19847 were presented and reviewedD Motion .by Ald.erman Gauthier to approve the payroll program change in the amount.of $A80.00 to provide for a BN Credit Union deduction, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Brennan to transfer money from SID Revolving to appro- priate SIDs, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record the Budget/Finanee Committee minutes of December 11, 1984, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Revenue Sharing Handicap Committee minutes of November 26, 1984, and ~ecember 10, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter into the record the Revenue Sharing Handicap Committee minutes of November 26, 1984, and December 10, 1984, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Public Utilities Committee Lonnie Kellogg stated after meeting with City Attorney Joe Bradley, committee recommends paying K-Decorators $15,000.00 which will settle the contract. RESOLUTION NO. 2113 AUTHORIZING CITY TO SETTLE CONTRACT WITH K-DECORATORS, INC., FOR FINAL PAYMENT OF $15,000.00. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2113 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. CHANGE ORDER ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: HKM forgot to allow for getting things out of the basement at the new sewer plant. Dave Michael did some work on this about installing a chain hoist and a rail at a cost of $1,315.21. page4 ' Minutes of the CitY Council of Laurel It would cost the City only about $320.00, which could save the City some liability factors in the years to come. Verbally HKM and the State have talked and it is EPA fundable. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve the change order if it is EPA fundable, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 6--1 with Alderman Gauthier voting, "NO." COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: Carol Kukes appeared before the Council to see if the Council would approve a zone change and also annex a half of block. The property is owned by Lillian Hastings (Block 2, Nutting Brothers Subdivision.) This was referred to Cai Cumin with City-County Planning Board. COMMENTS FROM ALDERMEN: Alan Crowe introduced Jack Broadhurst, the new temporary City patrolman. Rob Harris stated again he had talked with Marvin Nybert from BN about blocking the exits to the south side. Ne would make an order out to his yardmasters about the trains blocking these three exits. Rob said he will get with Joe Bradley and write a letter to Mr. Nyberg stating it has been entered into the City's minutes. Joe Bradley asked the Council to re-consider Resolution No. 2111. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to reconsider Resolution No. 2111, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to table Resolution No. 2111, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Joe Bradley stated an item came up of increasing the Airport Authority members. Motion by Alderman Carter to increase the Airport Authority to nine (~) members, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 6--1 with Alderman Kellogg voting, "NO." The Airport Authority has not been consulted, but they will be contacted. Dave Michael said he has received the preliminary plans and specs for the ditch lining project. The plans call for starting the lining on March 1st and end April 15th. It will be the drain pipe on the Big Ditch and lining of the High Ditch. Chuck Dickerson said it would.cost an arm and a leg for new B-hr. parking signs; they have ordered reflector tape to cover the 2 and replace it with a 3. This will go into effect 30-days from tonight; the same with the 2-hr. parking by the Credit Union. Park Committee meeting tomorrow night at 5:00 p.m. Dave Michael brought up that Bob Volmer rents the pasture at the water reservoir and he would like to know how many months free rent he will receive for fence repair? This will be referred to the Park Committee° Marvin Carter thanked Don Meyers and Don Hackmann for organizing the Christmas party - a job well done. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. page S Minutes of the CitY Council of Laurel meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Donald-qZ. Hackmann~ C--~ C~ Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 2nd day of January, 1985. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk