HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.02.2010MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
February 2, 2010
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 Ken Olson at 6:30 p.m. on February 2, 2010.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Emelie Eaton
Kate Hart
Alex Wilkins
Doug Poehls
Mark Mace
Norm Stamper
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHER STAFF PRESENT:
Chuck Rodgers
Mary Embleton
Sam Painter
Chuck Dickerson
Kurt Markegard
Bill Sheridan
Mayor Olson welcomed the Boy Scouts in attendance and asked Mr. Chris Anderson to introduce
Troop 400.
Boy Scout Patrick Pollock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Mayor Olson asked the council to observe a moment of silence.
Mayor Olson stated he would like the council to add Resolution No. R10-17 to the agenda as Item e.
under Scheduled Matters.
Motion by Council Member Poehls to add Resolution No. R10-17 to the council agenda as
Item e. under Scheduled Matters, seconded by Council Member Stamper. There was no public
comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six council members present
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously 6-0.
MINUTES:
Motion by Council Member Eaton to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January
19, 2010, as presented, seconded by Council Member Hart. There was no public comment or
council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six council members present voted aye.
Motion carried 6-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Big Sky Senior Services: Letter of January 14, 2010 regarding City of Laurel's support.
Cable Montana: Service Reports for October - December 2009.
Montana Municipal Insurance Authority: Memorandum of January 19, 2010 regarding Notification
of EB Membership for 2010-2011.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT ITEMS:
• Claims for the month of January 2010 in the amount of $327,090.23.
A complete listing of the claims and their amounts is on file in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 01/25/2010 totaling $162,403.84.
• Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 19, 2010 were presented.
--Council Workshop minutes of January 26, 2010 were presented.
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--Cemetery Commission minutes of January 14, 2010 were presented.
The mayor asked if there was any separation of consent items. There was none.
Motion by Council Member Hart to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by
Council Member Eaton. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All six council members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: None.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
• Confirmation of Appointments: None.
• Resolution No. R10-14: A resolution of the City Council accepting a Right-of-Way
Easement from James Horton for the West Main Street Project.
Motion by Council Member Wilkins to approve Resolution No. R10-14, seconded by
Council Member Poehls. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All six council members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Resolution No. R10-15: A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 15
authorizing Great West Engineering for the design and installation of a new metal roof
on the Laurel Public Library.
Motion by Council Member Stamper to approve Resolution No. R10-15, seconded by
Council Member Mace. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All six council members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
• Resolution No. R10-16: A resolution of intent to adopt an official Schedule of Fees and
Charges for the City of Laurel, repealing all previous resolutions that set fees or
charges that conflict with the schedule attached hereto upon its effective date.
Motion by Council Member Mace to approve Resolution No. R10-16, seconded by Council
Member Poehls. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All six council members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
A public hearing will be scheduled for the March 2, 2010 agenda.
• Resolution No. R10-17: A resolution of the City Council authorizing the Mayor and/or
Chief Administrative Officer to notify Morrison-Maierle, Inc. of its intent to terminate
Task Order No. 2 (Phase 2A2) of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and
to negotiate a final payment for services performed and expenses incurred through the
effective date of termination.
Motion by Council Member Poehls to approve Resolution No. R10-17, seconded by Council
Member Eaton. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All six council members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
• Review of Monthly Reports: Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Code Enforcement: None.
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Council Member Poehls asked if the Council Retreat was still scheduled for Saturday. Mayor Olson
stated that it is scheduled at the Fire Hall beginning at 9:00 a.m., but coffee and doughnuts will be
available at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided at noon, and discussion could continue until 3:00 or
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Olson reminded the council that there will be a presentation on military active reserve
personnel soon. The matter will be on the next council workshop for further discussion.
Mayor Olson addressed the Boy Scouts to explain the city's process witnessed this evening. He
asked them to try to attend a council workshop, as that is where the bulk of information and
discussion takes place. Even though this was a 15-minute meeting tonight, the discussion on the
issues took place at last week's council workshop.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Council Member Poehls to adjourn the council meeting, seconded by Council
Member Hart. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All six council members present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:03 p.m.
Mary K. mbleton, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 16t" day
of February, 2010.
nneth E. Olson, Jr., ayor
Attest:
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Mary K. E leton, Clerk-Treasurer
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