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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09.20.1983Minutes of the City Council of Laurel September 2~', 1983 A regular meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chambers and called to 7:03 p.m., on September 20, 1983. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Marvin Carter Duane Behm COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Brennan INVOCATION: Invocation given by Paul Peterson. of the City of Laurel, Montana, was order by Mayor Albert Ehrlick at Susan Carter Bob Gauthier Fred Feuerbacher, Rob Harris III MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Keilogg to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 1983, as presented, seconded by Alderman Feuerbacher. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: A thank you from the Sr. Citizens Center for Revenue Sharing money. Received a letter from D. A. Davidson regarding a paying agent and bond register. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to appoint First National Bank of Minneapolis as the Bond Register and paying agent, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried. Received the agenda and July minutes of the Yellowstone County Air Pollu- tion Control Office. Received a memorandum from Yellowstone County Interlocal COOperation Com- mission regarding future meetings. Received a letter from Department of Health & Environmental Sciences re- garding the Laurel Landfill inspection site. Received a letter from Department of Health & Environmental Scieh~ in reference to the Federal Sewage Works grant. Received the lien release that Engard Coating had filed. STEVE DUGANZ - YELLOWSTONE COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: Steve reported on the Asphalt Supply Plant. He has checked into this matter. So far everything is okay. They will be closing production soon. They have assured him that when they open in the spring they will have a vapor recovery system installed. There are a few things that could be done: 1) incinerate it; 2) install scrubbers, 3) use condensor and turn it back to liquid. I will be keeping in touch monthly with offices in Denver and Salt Lake City. If this vapor system is not installed when they open in the spring, that's when we go to the attorney because the odors are considered a public nuisance. Due to the many signatures on the petition against this, we will keep a followup on this matter. City Attorney, Joe Bradley, commented that the City has the same ordinances, so if they were to prosecute, we could also bring it to City Court, or possibly doing business without a license. CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk's and City Treasurer's Financial Statements for August, 1983, were presented and reviewed for approval. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to accept the City Clerk's and City Treasurer's Financial Statements as presented, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried. page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION BLOCK 5~ NUTTING BROTHERS SUBDIVISION: This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. Proponents: Les Zuck reviewed the annexation of Block 5, Nutting Brothers Subdivision. The City Clerk read a letter from the City-County Planning Board recommending approval pending a replat review by the board. There were no written letters of protest and no one present opposing the annexation. Discussion regarding replatting. Mr. Zuek stated that if they can't get this platted as a trailer court, they don't want to be annexed. Public hearing closed. Motion by Alderman Behm to table annexation of Block 5, Nutting seconded by Alderman Fe~'e'rbacher. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - SID 108: This being the time and place advertised, hearing was held. Proponents: Larry Herman, Attorney for creation of the district. the plans. Subdivision, a public There were people in the audience and a list of protestors were received from people not living in the district who are concerned about the drainage problem and the proposed way of correcting it. One written protest was received from a resident within the district. Mr. Herman asked the Council to create the district based upon the petition of well in excess of 90% of the property owners in the area. There was a lengthy discussion regarding a drainage problem, and it was suggested that this be addressed further before the final plans are approved. Public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 2023 RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 108 AND DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF. Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 2023 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND THE SALE THEREOF, THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO BE USED IN MAKING PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTORS OF SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 108 AND THE COSTS OF CREATING SAID IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2024 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Feuerbacher. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2025 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING OF BIDS AND THE LETTING OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 108. the district, stated that this is a hearing for I know there are some people here concerned about page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel There was discussion about waiting t© pass this resolution until the final plans are completed. Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to table Resolution No. 2025, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion Carried 5-1 with Alderman Behm voting, "NO." ORDINANCE NO. 754 (second reading) ADDING SECTION 5.~4.0B0, APARTMENTS, HOTELS, MOTELS, BOARDING HOUSES LICENSE FEES, TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Behm that Ordinance No. 754 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 755 (second reading) ADDING SECTION 16.02.020, PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AT SOUTH POND, TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher that Ordinance No. 755 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Behm. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES," except Alderman Kellogg Who voted, "NO." Motion carried 5-1. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Park Committee minutes of S~ptemb~ 15, 198B, were presented for review. Motion by Alderman..F..e~er.bacher to accept Dave. Larned's bid for removal of light poles and transformers at Thompson Park and extension of the deadline, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion oarried. Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to accept and enter into the record the Park Committee minutes of September 15, 195B, and accept Merle Cherry's bid for curb and gutter at Murray Park in the amount of $4~662.92, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion oarried. Public Utilities Commit.t. ee minutes of September lB, 19BB, were presented and reviewed. Discussion regarding a new resolution for the BN hookup to the main sewer line. Committee recommends Passage of only the rail welding plant. Also discussion regarding a contract. This matter was tabled until a special Council meeting to be held Wednesday, September 21, 198B, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Discussion regarding Airport Authority's ownership of the well and pump system. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to accept and approve the Public Utilities Com- mittee minutes of September lB, 198B, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of September 6, 1983, were presented and reviewed. MOtion b~ Alderman Behm to enter into the record the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of September 6, 1983, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried. Cemetery Committee .m~nutes of September 1, 1983, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to accept and approve the Cemetery minutes of September 1, 1983~ seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried. ~age 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel City-County Planning Board minutes of September 8, 1983, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter into the record the City-County Planning Board minutes of September 8, 1988, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried. ADDENDUM TO FIRE DISTRICT #7: Alderman Marvin Carter presented the following r~solution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND RURAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 7, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter that Resolution No. 2026 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried. RICHARD HURD not present. This is in regards to the streets in Village Sub- division. This matter was referred to the Street & Alley Committee. MURRAY HEIGHTS ANNEXATION: Larry Herman spoke on behalf of Dave Murray. It is Lots 1-9, Block 12, of Murray Heights~ RESOLUTION NO. 2027 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LAUREL~ MONTANA. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No~ 2027 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried. WATER LINE REPLACEMENT: Larry Peterson asked the Council's permission to order pipe and start work on replacing water lines. Intentions are either East 5th or Colorado Avenue. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to start a line replacement not to exceed $25,000, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried 5-1 with Alder- man Gauthier voting, "NO." WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Dave Michael reported that Volk Construction has moved onto the site to start construction of the wastewater treatment plant. RESERVE POLICY PROCEDURE MANUAL: Alan Crowe asked Council if anyone had any comments. Alderman Kellogghad only one comment about no Reserve Officer should be drunk and disorderly on off duty. I don't know if you could control that. The foliowing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION NO. 2028 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE POLICE RESERVE AND AUXILIARY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2028 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Feuerbacher. Motion carried. L. D. COLLINS - JAIL COMMITTEE: Report on Jail Committee and presentatio~ of a rough draft of new proposed jail complex. Discussion on the cost of housing the prisoners. Possibility of using Coal Board money. page 5 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to send the City Clerk, Don Hackmann, to the League of Cities & Towns meeting in Havre October 5--8, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9i40 p.m. Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 4th day of October, 1983. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk