HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07.19.1983Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
July 19, 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
7:00 p.m., on July 19, 1983.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marvin Carter
Duane Behm
Rob Harris
Bill Brennan
Susan Carter
Bob Gauthier
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Lon Kellogg
Fred Feuerbacher III
INVOCATION: Invocation given by Reverend Whanger.
MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Gauthier to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 5 and Special meeting of July 15, 1983, as presented,
seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Received a thank you note from the Volunteer Fire Department
for helping make the Firemen's Convention such a great success.
Received the Activity Report for the month of June from the Yellowstone
Air Pollution Control Board.
B.No SANITARY SEWER HOOKUP: Representatives from the BN appeared before the
council to request a sewer hookup at the new rail welding plant.
At this time Alderman Harris presented and reviewed the Public Utilities
Committee minutes of July 12th. The committee recommends allowing BN. to hook
on to the City sewer. City Attorney suggested to opt for a "Waiver of
Annexation" as per Ordinance #665 adopted in 1979. Discussion. The BN
representatives stated that they have consulted with their operations depart-
ment and legal department and they said it was not going to he,possible for
them to sign a waiver of annexation and they would prefer that the City
consider some other means of guarantee if possible. City Attorney stated
that if the Council shouId grant this request, it should be by way of
Resolution with a map of actual layouts and specifications attached.
Motion by Alderman Mary Carter to draw up a Resolution granting BNa
waiver ~o hook on to City Sewer. Seconded by Alderman Sue Carter. Discussion.
Division of the House. Alderman Mary Carter, Rob Harris and Sue Carter
voted "yes" and Alderman Bill Brennan, Bob Gauthier and Duane Behm voted
"no". There being a tie, the Mayor voted "yes" and the motion carried.
PRELIMINARY BUDGET & TAX RESOLUTIONS: Motion ~ ~ehm to adopt the
preliminary budget .with the attached cha--~ Seconded by Alderman Gauthier.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1993
RESOLUTION NO. 1993, BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING
TAXES FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PURPOSED FOR THE
CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 1983
Motion by Alderman Brennan that Resolution No. 1993 be passed and adopted.
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Seconded by Alderman Gauthier. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1994
RESOLUTION NO. 1994, BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING
AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIGHT NO. 2, OF THE
CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE ENTIRE COST OF~'
MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE YEAR,
198B-84.
Motion by Alderman Brennan that Resolution No. 1994 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 1995, BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING
AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIGHTING NO. 3, OF THE
CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE ENTIRE COST OF
MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1983.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 1995 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Sue Carter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 1996, BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING
AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN
STREET SWEEPING DISTRICT NO. 1, OF THE CITY OF
LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SWEEPING
OF STREETS IN THE DOWNTOWN OR BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Motion by Alderman Sue Carter that Resolution No. 1996 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Aiderman Harris. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1997
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 94 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF SANITARY SEWER AND WATER LINES
IN LAUREL INDUSTRIAL PARK.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 1997 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Mary Carter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1998
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITH SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 95 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF STORM SEWER AND STREETS IN
LAUREL INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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Motion by Alderman Brennan that Resolution NO. 1998 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Mary Carter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1999
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 96 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF WATER SERVICES IN EAST
YELLOWSTONE SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 1999 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000
A RESoLuTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 97 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS,
PAVING AND STREET SIGNS IN EAST YELLOWSTONE
SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Harris that Resolution No. 2000 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Marv Carter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 98 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER, PAVING, SIDEWALK,
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER LINE IN NUTTING BROS.
SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Sue Carter that Resolution No. 2001 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 100 oF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER, PAVING, WATER
AND SANITARY SEWER IN MOGAN SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Brennan that Resolution No. 2002 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Mary Carter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 101 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IN
WHITFIELD-SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION.
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Motion by Alderman Mary Carter that Resolution No. 2003 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 102 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER, PAVING AND STREET
SIGNS IN WHITFIELD-SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Mary Carter that Resolution No. 2004 be passed and
adopted, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 104 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF PAVING IN MURRAY HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 2005 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Mary Carter. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 105 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF PAVING IN LAURMAC-WARD SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 2006 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE
PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 106 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
WITH THE COST OF PAVING IN MT. VISTA, MALIT,
WILLOW CREEK, CASA LINDA AND LAURMAC SUBDIVISION.
Motion by Alderman Mary Carter that Resolution No. 2007 be passed
and adopted, seconded by Alderman Sue Carter. Motion carried.
BUDGET TRANSFERS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANS-
FERS OR REVISIONS.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 2008 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Utilities Committee minutes of July i2, 1983,
were presented and reviewed earlier in the evening.
Motion by Alderman Behm to accept and approve the Public Utilities
Committee minutes of July 12, 1983, seconded by Alderman Sue Carter.
Motion carried.
Public Utilities Committee minutes of July 5, 1983, were presented and
reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Harris to accept and approve the Public Utilities
Committee minutes of July 5~ 1983, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried.
Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 5, 1983 were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Behm to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes
of July 5, 1983 into the record. Seconded by Alderman Mary Carter.
Motion carried.
License Committee minutes of July 14, 1983 were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to approve a City License to J. L. Kaelberer
dba Giv-Way Auto Sales. Seconded by Alderman Mary Carter. Motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to accept and approve the License Committee
minutes of July 14, i983, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried.
Park Committee minutes of July 13, 1983 were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Harris to accept and approve the Park Committee
minutes of July 13, 1983, seconded by Alderman Mary Carter. Motion carried.
AMBULANCE: Alderman Sue Carter introduced Paul Peterson to the Mayor and
City Council. Paul is the new Ambulance Director effective 7/19/83.
AMERICAN LEGION - SALES:
Motion by Alderman Mary Carter to grant the American Legion permission
to sell concessions at the State Legion Baseball tournament next week.
Seconded by Alderman Sue Carter. Motion carried.
Discussion.
JACK MARTIN - ZONE CHANGE:
Jack Martin appeared before the Council to request a waiver of the
1 year rule on going back before the Planning Board. He had requested a
Zone Change from multi-family to residential professional. Due to the
fact that he was turned down because he was improperly told to apply for
a half block area instead of a full block area, he would like to go back
before the City/County Planning Board at this time.
Discussion.
Motion bY Alderman Behm to waive the i year requirement for re-applying
to the City/County Planning Board. Seconded by Alderman Brennan.
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Motion carried.
PEG KAMERZEL SID'S: Peg stated that she got a call from May Jenkins
regarding the collection of SID's. There was a law passed effective
7/1/81 that states that ail SID's passed after 7/1/81, shall be paid in
two installments. Another section of the law states that the City has
the option to have it all due on the November payment or split it up into
two payments. The first payment due November 30th and the second payment
due May 31st. The City of Laurel SID Bonds are all set up so that the
principle and interest come due on January 1st. Last year the Council
voted in favor of collecting all SID's on annuai installments due.
November 30th. All future SID~bonds may be set up so that the principle
and interest come due January 1st and July 1st.
Motion hy Alderman.Behm that the City continue with annual SID
collections as in the past. Seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried.
City Attorney to notify May Jenkins of the Council~ decision.
PEG KAMERZEL - CITY LICENSES: Peg discussed some of the possible increases
in City Licenses.
ALAN CROWE - SOUTH POND: We have signs at the pond that say no boating and
no swimming, but we don't have anything on the books giving us the authority
to enforce the signs that are there. This is going to be a park, so the
matter was turned over to the Park Committee for further study.
ALAN CROWE - NOISE DISTURBANCES: Alan has had complaints regarding early
morning and late night noises. (lawn mowing, building, etc.) This matter
referred to the Police Committee.
L.D. COLLINS - JAIL COMMITTEE: Mr. Collins reported on the meeting he
attended regarding a jail facility. He was asked to poll the Council and
find out what type of facility they would be interested in. Would they
prefer a work release program, which includes maximum security; or Just
a maximum security program.
Discussion.
After polling the Council, it was unanimous to go along with the work release
program which includes a maximum security.
SKIP LEDUC - SDP GARAGE: Mr. LeDuc wouldI~ke an extension of time to re-
move the garage at the Sewage Disposal Plant.
Motion by Alderman Carter to give Mr. LeDuc an extension until 9/1/83
or until the contractor moves in. Seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion
carried.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor reminded everyone that the close of registration
for the upcoming City Election is Monday, July 25, 1983.
Discussion regarding City vehicles being used for personnal use.
Mayor to check into this.
The
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time~
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the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Sharon Herman~ Deputy City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana, this 2nd day of August, 1983.
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