HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02.16.2010MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
February 16, 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 16, 2010.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Emelie Eaton
Kate Hart
Chuck Rodgers
Alex Wilkins
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHER STAFF PRESENT: Mary Embleton
Sam Painter
Bill Sheridan
Mayor Olson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Mayor Olson asked the council to observe a moment of silence.
MINUTES:
Doug Poehls
Mark Mace
Chuck Dickerson
Norm Stamper
Derek Yeager
Kurt Markegard
,i Motion by Council Member Rodgers to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 2, 2010, as presented, seconded by Council Member Dickerson. There was no public
comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight council members present
voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Montana Department of Revenue: Letter of February 3, 2010, regarding Application for Issuance of
Corporate Structure Change for Montana Retail Off-Premises Consumption Beer and Wine License
No. 03-999-9503-303, TOWN PUMP OF LAUREL, 312 South 1st Avenue, Laurel, Yellowstone
County, Montana.
Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board: Information regarding Historic Preservation Roundtable
on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Local Emergency Planning Committee: Minutes of January 14, 2010; Agenda of February 11, 2010.
Laurel Senior Center: Letter of thanks for the city's donation
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT ITEMS:
• Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of January 2010.
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 02/07/2010 totaling $164,685.33.
• Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of February 2, 2010 were presented.
--Health Insurance Committee minutes of February 1, 2010 were presented.
--Health Insurance Committee minutes of February 3, 2010 were presented.
--Health Insurance Committee minutes of February 4, 2010 were presented.
--City-County Planning Board minutes of February 4, 2010 were presented.
Council Minutes of February 16, 2010
--Public Works Committee minutes of February 8, 2010 were presented.
--Council Workshop minutes of February 9, 2010 were presented.
--Laurel Urban Renewal Agency minutes of January 4, 2010 were presented.
--Laurel Airport Authority minutes of November 24, 2009 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 eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: None.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
• Confirmation of Appointments.
Laurel Fire and Ambulance Service:
Mayor Olson appointed Mark Solberg and Alyssa Francis to the Laurel Ambulance Service.
Motion by Council Member Eaton to approve the Mayor's appointments of Mark Solberg
and Alyssa Francis to the Laurel Ambulance Service, seconded by Council Member Hart. There
was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight council
members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
Board of Health:
Mayor Olson appointed Peggy Murch to a three-year term ending December 31, 2012 on the Board
of Health.
Motion by Council Member Poehls to approve the Mayor's appointment of Peggy Murch to a
three-year term ending December 31, 2012 on the Board of Health, seconded by Council Member
Eaton. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
Mayor Olson introduced Peggy Murch and stated appreciation for her willingness to serve on the
Board of Health.
• Resolution No. R10-18: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an
Engagement Letter with Dorsey & Whitney, LLP as bond counsel for the issuance of
Water System Revenue Bonds for participation in the State of Montana's Drinking
Water State Revolving Loan Program.
Motion by Council Member Mace to approve Resolution No. R10-18, seconded by Council
Member Poehls. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
• Resolution No. R10-19: Resolution relating to $518,500 Water System Revenue
Refunding Bond (DNRC Drinking Water Revolving Loan Program), Series 2010A;
authorizing the issuance and fixing the terms and conditions thereof.
Motion by Council Member Dickerson to approve Resolution No. R10-19, seconded by
Council Member Mace. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
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Council Minutes of February 16, 2010
_ • Resolution No. R10-20: A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 16
authorizing Great West Engineering to provide a cost estimate for completing the
engineering design and construction for Phase 2A2 of the Laurel Wastewater System
Upgrade Project.
Motion by Council Member Stamper to approve Resolution No. R10-20, seconded by
Council Member Dickerson. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken
on the motion. All eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
• Resolution No. R10-21: A resolution of the City Council accepting a Program
Development Grant from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
(DNRC).
Motion by Council Member Wilkins to approve Resolution No. R10-21, seconded by
Council Member Rodgers. There was no public comment or council discussion.
Mayor Olson thanked Council Member Eaton for her efforts to bring this forward for the council's
consideration.
Council Member Eaton thanked him and stated that the council has not heard the last of it.
A vote was taken on the motion. All eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
• Resolution No. R10-22: A resolution of the City Council accepting a 1990 AMG Cargo
Truck from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
for the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department.
Motion by Council Member Rodgers to approve Resolution No. R10-22, seconded by
Council Member Hart. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
• Resolution No. R10-23: Resolution of the City Council transferring, by quitclaim deed,
a parcel of property owned by the City of Laurel to Pioneer Plaza Condominium
Association and Samuel and Lorna Stokke and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
transfer on the City's behalf.
Motion by Council Member Hart to approve Resolution No. R10-23, seconded by Council
Member Eaton. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Council Member Poehls announced that an Emergency Services Committee meeting is scheduled on
Monday, February 22nd, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the fire district.
Council Member Dickerson stated that he would be unavailable to attend any council meetings
during the month of March.
Council Member Rodgers stated that the Cemetery Commission will meet on Thursday, February
25th, at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Olson asked the council to sign a get well card for an employee.
The County Commissioners and the City of Laurel will attend a joint meeting on Wednesday,
February 17th, in the Commissioners' conference room. Agenda items include speed limit signs on
Buffalo Trail, the Veterans' Cemetery, milling projects on Alder and Fir Avenues, the Fire
Authority, and an interlocal agreement for City-County Planning.
Council Minutes of February 16, 2010
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Council Member Eaton 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 eight council members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
6:50 p.m.
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Cindy Alle Council Secretary
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 2nd day
of March, 2010.
enneth E. Olson, Jr. ayor. Attest: Mary K. ?Ibleton, Clerk-Treasurer
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