HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04.07.1981Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
April 7, 1981
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 Larry D.
Herman, at 7:00 p.m., on April 7, 1981.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: ~Albert Ehrlick Susan Carter
Harold Burns Terry Fink
Duane Behm Ervin Metzger
Donald Meyers
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Brennan
INVOCATION: Invocation given by Alderwoman Carter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 1981, approved as
presented.
CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from.David K. Powers of the Laurel
Volunteer Fire Department indicating that David Gauslow has been elected
the new City Fire Chief.
Received a letter from James D. W~len, Deputy County Attorney,
advising that Yellowstone County's gambling regulations have been revised.
CLAIMS FOR MARCH: A copy of the "Statement of Items Released for Payment"
for the March claims has been presented to the Council for review and
approval.
Motion by Alderman Me.t. zger to approve the March claims as presented,
second from Alderwoman Carter. Carried.
LES HILLIARD - LAUREL CABLE TV: Mr. Hilliard requested a 10-minute loading
zone on the east side of Brd Avenue at Main Street.
This matter was referred to the Street and Alley Committee for further
study and make recommendation at the next Council meeting.
CURT McKENZIE - INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Mr. McKenzie reported that the speci-
fications for the insurance package are nearing completion and should be
ready by next week.
With no objection from the Council, the call for bids will be placed
in the Laurel Outlook on April 15, 1981.
ORDINANCE NO. 688 (second reading)
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.B6 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE,
TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT.
Motion by Alderman Fink that Ordinance No. 688 be passed and adopted?
Upon a roll call vote, all aldermen present voted "yes."
ORDINANCE NO. 689 (second reading)
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE,
CITY COURT.
Motion by Alderman Metzger that Ordinance Noo 689 be passed and adopted,
second by Alderman Fink. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aldermen present
voted "yes."
ORDINANCE ~O. 690 (second reading)
AMENDING LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.16.010,
SPEED LIMITS IN SCHOOL ZONE.
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Motion by 'Alderman Ehrlick that Ordinance No. 690 be passed and
adopted, second by Alderman Meyers. Upon taking a roll call vote, all
aldermen present voted "yes."
JOHN ROSENBERG - POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Rosenberg addressed the Mayor
and Council on behaif of the Laurel Police Department about a law that
went into effect in 1975 regarding insurance for the police department.
We have been in contact with Montana Board of Labor Standards, and we
would like you to be aware of this problem. We believe that the City
is in error and we would like you to look into this matter. The Mayor
commented that this is a problem that he recognizes and it is something
that the City has been trying to rectify for a number of years through
negotiations. I will refer this to the Finance and Negotiations Committee
for further study. It may take an Attorney General's opinion to clarify
the problem.
SUE CARTER - PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Sue reported that gas lines
at Riverside Park need replacing because of numerous gas leaks. This
was referred to the Building and Park Committees with the recommendation
that the people who lease these buildings be contacted also.
Sue questioned the possibility of moving the cemetery house down to
Riverside Park. But because of the poor shape of the building and the
round-about route required to move it to the desired location, it would
not be practical.
Sue discussed the leasing of park land around the water tower for
pasture land. It has been leased to Judy Bailey and Val Krum for 1-year
with the limit of 5 horses.
Motion by Alderwoman Carter to enter into the r~cord the minutes
of the Park & Recreation Committee dated February 24, 1981, second by
Alderman Metzger. Carried.
TERRY FINK - CEMETERY COMMITTEE: Mr. Fink mentioned that the Cemetery
Board is discussing the pos'sibility of setting aside a portion of the
cemetery for stack burials.
Motion by Alderman Fink to enter into the record the Cemetery Board
minutes of March 25, 1981, second by Alderman Metzger. Carried.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Reported on the PSC hearing held today.
Reported on House Bill 76.5. The League bill to allow local governments
to set sewer and water rates has passed both houses with amendments and
wili become effective on July 1, 1981. This will allow your councils to
raise sewer and water rates not to exceed 12% annually. You will have to
hold public hearings in your city or town and notify the Consumer Counsel,
report the increases to the Public Service Commission and make an annual
report. Also, local governments will be required to develop rules and
regulations for the operation of their systems and make them available to
their users. More details on this law will be sent out.
Mentioned that there were 2 trees planted today in front of City Hall
by the Unity Garden Club in memory of Inez Vaughn and Edna Chapman.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this
time, the meeting was adjourned a~ p.m. ~~~
Donald-L. Hackmann, City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana, this 21st day of April, 1981.
~ /Larry D.'Herman, Mayor
Donald L. Ha6~kmann, City Clerk