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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07.05.1983Minutes of the City Council of Laurel July 5, 1983 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:OB p.m., on July 5, 198B. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Bill Brennan Duane Behm Rob Harris Bob Gauthier COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Marvin Carter Fred Feuerbacher,III INVOCATION: Invocation given by Reverend Whanger. Sue Carter MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1983, and the 2 special meetings of June 28, 1983, as presented, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from the Yellowstone County Commissioners regarding a meeting of the Jail Facility Committee and also requesting that we have a representative at this and future meetings. Received a letter from Harlan M. Lund, County Surveyor, regarding yard office road. Received a copy of a letter from Engard Coatings Corporation to Lee Judson, K-Decorators, regarding alleged failure of engard patching material. Also on file is a copy of a letter from Lee Judson to Quantum Distributing, Inc. regarding the same problem. Received Environmental Works Grant. letters from State of Montana, Department of Health and Sciences, approving addendum # 1 and # 2 to the Federal Sewage ReCeived memorandums from the Department of Commerce regarding the General purpose and General Services Block Grants. Received a Highway Traffic Grade Crossing. letter from the State of Montana, Department of Justice~ Safety, regarding a traffic study on Railroad Street at Rail- CLAIMS: The claims were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and re- commended that they be paid. Motion by Alderman Behm to approve the claims for the month of June, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR 1983-84: This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. A proposed budget was presented. Don Hackmann mentioned that one item was added since the preliminary budget was presented to the Council on June 7th, and that was $1,832.00 for roof repair on City Hall. He also mentioned that the cash on hand could be more than the $5,342.00~ but the exact figure won't be known until after June's books are closed. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel page 2 There was a question regarding the $4,000.00 budgeted for the Cemetery. This is to be used to complete the building, floors, electrical, etc. which was put up in June. There were no comments from the audience. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to adopt the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds as presented, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. VACATING STREET: An application was received to vacate South 3rd Street, between the A & W and Little Big Men Pizza. The Street & Alley Committee has reviewed this request and recommends approval. Discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 1990 NOTICE OF INTENT TO VACATE CERTAIN LANDS IN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 1990 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried. BIDS-WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: The bids were opened at a Special meeting on June 28, 1983. There is a problem with the low bidder. They have indicated that there was a Ss00,00.00 error, and that they would like to withdraw their bid. Under the City Attorney's advisement, the Public Utility Committee recommends that the bid not be awarded at this time and until further docu- mentation is received from Orville Madsen, Hudson, Wisconsin. Discussion. SEDLEY BARSNESS-CRAZY DAYS: On behalf of the Laurel Retail Trades Committee, she requested that West 1st Street from the intersection to the alley be blocked off on July 29th & 30th. Also they would like to have a sidewalk sales. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to grant a permit for sidewalk sales, per map as presented, on July 29th & 30th and to grant permission for the street closure on West 1st Street from the intersection to the alley by City Hall, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Street and Alley Committee minutes of June 29, 1983 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to accept and approve the minutes of June 29, 1983, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried with Alderman Gauthier voting "no". Minutes of the City Council of Laurel page 3 Park Committee minutes of June 28, 1983 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Harris to accept and approve the minutes of June 28, 1983, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. Investment Committee minutes of June 27, 1983 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to accept and approve the minutes of June 27, 1983, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. Airport Authority Committee minutes of May 24, 1983 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Brennan to accept and enter into the record the minutes of May 24, 1983, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 5, 1983, were not available, however, Alderman Behm reviewed what transpired at the meeting. It was recommended that the claims be paid. A WATTS line was discussed for City Hall and FAP Complex for long distance calls within the State at a rate of $15.00 an hour. This would also replace the Billings line. Currently we are using about 4 hours a month in long distance calls, excluding the Billings line. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Behm that the City install a WATTS line at City Hall and the FAP Complex and discontinue both Billings lines, seconded by Alder- man Harris. Motion carried. The committee also reviewed the budgeted wage increases for non-union personnel. (a copy of the schedule was distributed to the Council). The committee recommended approval of this schedule. Discussion. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve the increases as listed in the schedule, seconded by Alderman Gauthier. Motion carried. EQUIPMENT POLICY:;ff A resolution was presented regarding the use of City equipment by private persons and City employees. RESOLUTION NO. 1991 PROHIBITING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT BY PRIVATE PERSONS. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 1991 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: A resolution was presented to update the City's Contribution towards the Group Health Insurance Premium. This resolution repeals Resolution No. 1876. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 1992 APPROVING A GROUP COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR MEDICAL PROGRAM. Motion by Alderman Brennan that Resolution No. 1992 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Gauthier. Motion carried. LAUREL AMBULANCE SERVICE: Lonnie Kellogg mentioned that when the Director and Assistant Director were appointed, it was the intent committee to make these appointments on a 1 year probation. Ambulance of the Motion by Alderman Kellogg that the appointment of the and Assistant Director be for a 1 year probationary period, Alderman Harris. Motion carried. Ambulance Director seconded by There was discussion regarding the assistant director, Cleo Kaelberer, being a current resident of Laurel, It was the impression of the committee that she would move immediately, but she has made no effort to do so. Mr. Kellogg asked the Council to not pay her because she has not been doing her job. not Discussion. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to rescind the appointment of Cleo Kaeiberer as assistant Ambulance Director until such time she moves to the City. {628 prefix), seconded by Alderman ~rennan. Motion carried. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor received a ietter from the Police Commission recommending the appointment of John Szydlowski to fill the ~acancy in the Police Department, provided his psychological examination is favorable. Alan Crowe reported that the results of the exam were favorable. APPOINTMENT: The Mayor appointed John Szydlokwski as a Policeman for a 1 year probationary period. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to confirm~the appointment of John Szydlokwski to the Police Department for a 1 year probationary period, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. ALDERMAN BEHM-Board of Adjustment. Discussion regarding the Board of Adjustments, zone changes, zoning commission, variances, changing land use, etc. ALDERMAN HARRIS: There is a gentleman that lives on the corner of Railroad Street and Durland, which is next to a sliver of land that the City owns. This man wants to know the procedure or what he has to do to take possession of the property. He doesn't really want to buy it and in talking with Dave it has Minutes of the City Council of Laurel page 5 been a pain for the City of maintain. Discussion regarding sale, giving it away, agreement for the use of it, and if it is a Park it has to be vacated. Rob Harris is to see what he can negotiate and bring a recommendation back to the Council. ALDERMAN GAUTHIER: Alderman Gauthier requested permission to leave the State. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to grant permission for Bob Gauthier to leave the State, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 19th day of July, 1983. D0nald-L. Hackmann, City Clerk Albert Ehrlic~M~, Mayor