HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10.04.1983Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
October 4, 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 7:02 p.m., on October 4, 1983.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Bill Brennan
Marvin Carter Susan Carter
Duane Behm Bob Gauthier
Fred Feuerbacher, III
COUNCIL MEMBEP~ ABSENT: Rob Harris
MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Behm to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20
and special meeting of September 21, 1983, as presented, seconded by Alderman Gauthier. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Only correspondence received was the minutes of September 14and September 21
from the Interlocal Cooperation Commission.
CLAIMS: The claims were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and recommended that they be
paid.
Motion b~ Alderman Behm to approve the claims for the month of September, seconded by
Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried.
P~ESOLUTION NO. 2025 RE: SID 108: Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to remove Resolution No. 2025
from the table, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried.
Discussion regarding drainage in proposed SID 108; added cost of approximately $1,800.
Motion by Alderman Behm that the City Council authorize 50% of the share for drainage
problems up to $3,000 on SID 108, seconded bY Alderman Brennan.
Discussion on drainage.
Curt McKenzie - Mel Krug wanted to know about three items:
1) 5' easement - is it wide enough?
Larry Herman said that there isn't a footage easement, it's a general easement.
2) Will it be restored to original condition?
Should be done by the contractor.
3) Wilt perforated pipe be put in under the ditch?
More discussion.
Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to amend Alderman Behm's motion to read that none of the
$3,000 be used north of 13th, only to cross 13th and into the park, seconded by Alderman Brennan.
Discussion.
Division of the house:
Motion defeated 5--2.
Alderman Feuerbacher "NO"
Alderman Marvin Carter "YES"
Alderwoman Sue Carter "NO"
Alderman Gauthier "NO"
Alderman Behm "NO"
Alderman Kellogg "NO"
Alderman Brennan "YES"
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Division of the house on Alderman Behm's original motion:
Alderman Feuerbacher "NO"
Alderman Marvin Carter "NO"
Alderwoman Sue Carter "NO"
Alderman Gauthier "YES"
Motion defeated 5--2.
Alderman Behm "YES"
Alderman Kellogg "NO"
Alderman Brennan "NO"
Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher that we spend up to $3,000 from the park up to the bottom
of the SID, seconded by Alderman Behm.
Discussion.
Alderman Feuerbacher withdrew his motion and Alderman Behm withdrew his second to the
motion.
More discussion.
Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to table Resolution Nc. 2025 until the next Council
meeting or until a special meeting is called, seconded by Alderman Kellogg.
Division of the house:
Motion defeated 4--3.
Alderman Feuerbacher "NO"
Alderman Marvin Carter "YES"
Alderwoman Sue Carter "YES"
Alderman Gauthier "NO"
AlderMan Behm "NO"
Alderman Kellogg "YES"
Alderman Brennan "NO"
More discussion on drainage.
Motion by Alderman Bghm that the City allocate Up to $3,000 to extend that drain under
13th and as far into the park as the money will carry, seconded by Alderman Brennan. 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.
Motion by Alderman Behm that Resolution No. 2025 be passed and adopted, seconded by
Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried with Alderman Kellogg voting, "NO."
ORDINANCE NO. 718A (first reading)
AMENDING SECTION 2°20 OFTHE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODES,
RESERVE POLICE FORCE AND AUXILIARYPOLICE FORCE.
Motion by Alderman Brennan that Ordinance No. 715A be passed and adopted, seconded by
Alderman Behm. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion
carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Street & Alley Committee minutes Of October 3, 1983, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to adopt and enter into the records the Street & Alley
Committee minutes of October 3, 1983, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried.
Alderman Behm referring to Street and Alley Committee - discussion on City crew repairing/
patching of streets.
Motion b~ Alderman Behm that the Street and Alley Committee draw up a resolution regarding
the patching of streets, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried.
Cemetery Committee minutes of September 28, 1983, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to adopt and enter into the record the Cemetery minutes
of September 28, 1983, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried.
Park Committee minutes of September 27, 1983, were presented and reviewed.
Motion b~ Alderman Feuerbacher to adopt and enter into the record, .the Park Committee
minutes of September 27, 1983, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried.
Investment Committee minutes of September 26, 1983, were presented and reviewed.
Motion b~ Alderman Kello~ to adopt and enter into the record the Investment Committee
minutes of September 26, 1983, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried.
Garbage Committee minutes of September 26, 1983, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman .Marvin Carter to adopt and enter into the record the Garbage Committee
minutes of September 26, 1983, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried.
License Committee minutes of September 28, 198~ were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to grant a City license to Alan L. Walter dba AW Repair,
seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to grant a City license to Warren Toast dba W.B.T. Enterprises,
seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motioncarried.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to grant a City license to Christy Elsenpeter and Kathy Metzger
dba Das Gift Shoppe, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to adopt and enter into the record the License Committee minutes
of September 28, 1983, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried.
BUDGET/FINANCE COF~4ITTEE: Alderman.Behm reported that the Water Plant is in need of a new
furnace for chlorine room ~;approximatety $790. Also John Smith on the pump at the Airport,
approximately $900. The Airport Authority will pay for it and the water fund will reimburse
them out of their 1984-85 budget.
The City Clerk presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2030
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APPROVING THE USE OFAN "AGREEMENT BY PROPERTY
OWNER, OR AGENT TO PAY UTILITY BILLS DURING
PERIODS WHEN PROPERTY IS UNOCCUPIED" FORM TO BE
USED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Motion by Alderman Kello99 that Resolution No. 2030 be passed and adopted, seconded by
AldermanBrensan. Motion carried.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Alderman Kellogg stated the Public Utillties Committee hadn't met, but he wished to inform
the Council they are replacing water lines. Therefore, the meters will have to be estimated
this month.
After discussion on estimating meter readings, it was decided that this would not be done.
Discussion regarding putting someone from theoffice on the Public Utilities Committee.
Dave Michael reported on the painting of the standpipe. Also the problems at the Waste-
water Treatment Plant.
Peg Kamerzel asked County to send copies of delinquent tax payers whose property will go
up for sale.
Darrell L. McGillen stated October 9--15 will be National Fire Prevention Week. The Fire
Department is holding an open house on Wednesday, October 12 from 7--9 p.m. Council is invited
to attend.
City Treasurer, Peg Kamerzel, asked permission to leave the State.
Motion by Alderman Feuerbacher to grant Peg permission to leave the State. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this
18th day of October, 1983.
A~bert Eh~li~, Mayor
Donald ~, Hackmann~ City Clerk