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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12.20.1983Minutes of the City Council of Laurel December 20, 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 December 20, 1983. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Bill Brennan Marvin Carter Susan Carter Duane Behm Rob Harris Fred Feuerbacher, III Bob Gauthier COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: none INVOCATION: Invocation given by Paul Peterson. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Brennan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1983, as presented, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a recommendation from the City-County Planning Board concerning changes in Section 17.32.01 about concrete mixing plants and manufac- turing of concrete products. Received the minutes of December 6, 1983, from Interlocal Cooperation Com- mission. Also received a sample ballot from the Interlocal Cooperation Commission on the adoption of Law Consolidation. Received a letter from MDU thanking us for our understanding during the recent project down at the river. Received the agenda and minutes of December 13, 1983, from Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received a letter from Department of Health & Environmental Sciences concern- ing public health problems from accidental introduction of hazard wastes. Received a memorandum from the Department of Commerce conoerning: 1) Schedule for 1984 CDBG program, 2) Evaluation of the 1983 CDBG program. Received a letter from Yellowstone County Commissioner, Dave Gorton, on the Air Pollution Agreement. Received a letter from Civil Defense on a disaster plan. CITY CLERK'S & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk's and City Treasurer's Financial Statements for the month of November, 1983, were presented and reviewed for approval. Motion by Alderman Behm to accept the City Clerk's and City Treasurer's Financial Statements as presented, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. DAVE HALLAND - POLLING PLACE, WARD III: Dave appeared before the Council about a polling plaoe for Ward III. He would like an answer before the school election in April -- no later than 1st of February in order to inform electors. A committee of three was set up of Marvin Carter, Chuck Dickerson, and Darrell L. McGillen to check into finding a new polling place and letting Dave know. JAMES L. KRAFT - FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATOR - REPORT AND RENEWAL AGREEMENT: Jim appeared before the Council and presented the activity report on the Flood Plain in Laurel. Motion by Alderman Behm that the Council renew the Flood Plain Agreement for another year at ~30.O0/month, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel MEL TIENSVOLD - AUDIT REPORT: Mel gave a brief talk on the audit report. He praised the office staff and stated that everyone knows their jobs and they do it well. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that we accept the audit report, seconded by Alderman Behm. Motion carried. BILL BRENNAN RESOLUTION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSOLIDATION: No resolution was presented at this time.upon the advise of the City Attorney. He suggested to hold off until after first of year when new Council begins. At this time Alder- man Marvin Carter introduced Don Baker and Ed Zaidlicz who have set in on these meetings of consolidation. Mr. Baker spoke first and really ~ ~D consolida- tion. - ....... Much discussion on consolidation. Ed Zaidlicz also spoke highly of consolidation. Much discussion from Council. This matter turned over to Council As A Whole. ORDINANCES 759 and 760 (2nd READING}: Mayor Ehrlick presented the following ordinanoes: ORDINANCE NO. 759 (2nd reading} AMENDING SECTION 8.12.048, REFUSE FEE INCLUDED WITH WATER BILLING, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 759 (2nd reading} be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. ORDINANCE NO. 760 (2nd reading) AMENDING SECTION 8.12.050, FAILURE TO PAY BILL, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE. Motion by Alderman Brennan that Ordinance No. 760 (2nd reading} be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Feuerbacher. Upon taking a roll c~ll vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. ORDINANCES 763 and 764 {lst READING): Alderwoman Sue Carter presented the following two ordinances: ORDINANCE NO. 763 (lst reading} REPEALING OLD VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE ORDINANCE Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 763 (lst reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. ORDINANCE NO. 764 (lst reading) CREATING ~ VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL. Motion by Alderman Behm that Ordinance No. 764 (lst reading} be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted~ "YES." Motion carried 8--0. PEG KAMERZEL - CITY LICENSES 1/1/84 to 6/30/84: Discussion of increase on City licenses. These licenses will come up for review again before the new fiscal year. Motion by Alderman Kellogg for the adoption of all City licenses, seconded by Alderman Marvin Carter. Motion carried. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Alderman Marvin Carter stated the Garbage Committee is recommending that from now on when we issue Home Occupation licenses that we go according to the ordinance that allows us to pick up that extra garbage service or extra fee for garbage. If the Council approves this at the next Council meeting, these people with home occupation licenses will be charged a $7.00 household fee plus a $7.00 home occupation fee for garbage refuse. Joe Bradley stated that something that the Garbage Committee might want to consider when these come before the City-County Planning Board to ask for home occupation permission, one of the questions we always ask is, "Are you going to generate any garbage?'! We haven't been recommending home occupations for people who generate any garbage. Most home occupations that we recommend approval to are just using their phones or traveling to other people's houses. Another prob- lem, some home occupations have licenses but they don't have to come and ask permission. There's a list of home occupations that's automatically allowed. There are some home occupations that you won't be able to assess. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Police Committee minutes of December 13, 1983, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Brennan to enter into the record the Police Committee minutes of December 13, 1983, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. Ambulance Committee minutes of September 27, November 8, and December 2 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Sue Carter to enter into the record and approve the Ambulance Committee minutes of September 27, 1983, November 8, 1983, and Decem- ber 2, 1983, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of December 6, 1983, were reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record and approve the Budget/ Finance Committee minutes of December 6, 1983, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. Public Utilities Committee minutes of December 13, 1983, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve the change order #2 to install a fire hydrant at the new sewer plant and the extension of two days on the con- tract at a cost of $4,247.59, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--1 with Alderwoman Sue Carter voting, "NO." Motion by Alderman Kellogg that the City reimburse George Fox $180.00 for corrugated pipe used in meter pits, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 6--2 with Aldermen Gauthier and Behm voting, "NO." Motion by Alderman Kellog$ to enter into the record and approve the Public Utilities minutes of December 13, 1983, except for item no. 4(b}, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried. One more item under Public Utilities Committee, Paul Gjefle has moved to Seattle, so the committee is one member short. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to appoint Bert Kucera to the Public Utilities Committee, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried. City-County Planning Board minutes of December 8, 1983, were presented and reviewed. page Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Joe Bradley stated there has been a variance request on Marie Vannice's property located at 620 2nd Avenue. The place used to be a Bible store and is now back to a realty office. It was never requested to be changed back to a realty office and that's what they are doing now. This will come up before the Council the first meeting in January. The Planning Board recommends approval as long as it's limited to 5 employees. Also discussed the Planning Board's recommendation to delete "concrete or paving materials mixing plants and manu- facturing of concrete products," from LI use. Joe stated he will draw up ordinances on these two items for consideration at the next Council meeting. Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to enter into the record the City-County Planning Board minutes of December 8, 1983, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor reported that Don Hackmann asked permission to leave the State. Motion by Alderman Brennan to grant Don Hackmann permission to leave the State, seconded by Alderman Behm, Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Marvin Carter to recommend John Lackman to the City- County Health Board, seconded by Alderwoman Sue Carter. Motion carried. The Mayor presented certificates of recognition to Bill Brennan, Sue Carter and Duane Behm for their years of service to the City. Larry Peterson appeared before the Council on a request that he turned time in for comp time off and was turned down. The Mayor stated he did not approve it because we are shorthanded right now. The Mayor also stated that this business of comp time and vacation will be addressed after the first of the year. Ered Feuerbacher III asked that when we have an insurance claim against the City against our insurance~ does that insurance company use the same adjuster? Marvin Carter thanked Bill, Sue and Duane for the cooperation they've had and he had with them working on the Council. He wished them well. Joe Bradley asked that the City-County Planning Board minutes be amended to show that he abstained from voting on the Vannice variance because he lives across the alley from the property involved. Duane Behm wished the balance of the Council and the incoming new Council members good luck in the years to come. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Peg fKamerzel, City Treasurer Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 3rd day of January, 1984.