HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.03.1980Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
June 3, 1980
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 June 3, 1980.
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 Reverend Whanger.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1980, approved as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from the Library Board stating that Gwen Nottingham's
term as a member of the Library Board will end July 1, 1980. Mayor stated
that he would like to reappoint Gwen for another term on the Board.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Gwen
Nottingham to the Library Board, seconded by Alderman Metzger. Carried.
Letter of resignation from Larry Wyman off the Airport Commission. He
feels he must resign due to the fact that his employer, the FAA, and the City
are entering into the construction phase of the ADAP project on the airport.
His resigning would alleviate any conflict of interests between the involved
parties. The Mayor has accepted this resignation with no objections from
the council.
Letter from the FAA asking that an enabling resolution be passed by the
City Council approving the acceptance of Amendment No. 1 and authorizing the
appropriate officials to execute the amendment. Amendment No. 1 adds the
Department of Transportation requirements of 49 CFR, Part 23, relating to
participation by minority business enterprise in DOT programs.
RESOLUTION NO. 1786
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, AND THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, LAUREL, MONTANA, UNDER
ADAP PROJECT NO. 5-30-0047-01.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 1786 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried.
Letter from the Department of Community Affairs, Aeronautics Division,
asking for acceptance of the following resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1787
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUREL OF THE COUNTY OF
YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING A LOAN
FROM THE AERONAUTICS DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS, OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN THE SUM OF FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($40,000.00}, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT
THE RATE OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) PER ANNUM ON THE UNPAID
BALANCE OF THE PRINCIPLE UNTIL PAID.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 1787 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Behm. Carried.
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Letter from the Mayor and City Clerk directed to D & F Sanitation Service
informing them that the city has received a petition from the residents in
Blocks 8 and 9, Nutting Bros. Subdivision, requesting city garbage collection.
The city will commence garbage service to this area on July 21, 1980, unless
written protest is received within BO days.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to commence garbage service on July 21, 1980,
to Blocks 8 and 9, Nutting Bros. Subdivision, and that notice be given to D & F
Sanitation Service with a copy of the notice sent to all the property owners
involved, seconded by Alderman Behm. Carried.
Thank you note from the family of Emil Ebersviller.
CLAIMS: A copy of the "Statement of Items Released for Payment" for the May
claims has been presented to the council for review and approval.
Motion by Alderman Metzger that the May claims be approved for payment,
seconded by Alderwoman Carter. Carried.
DUANE BEHM - GARBAGE COMMITTEE:
ORDINANCE NO. 682 ADDENDUM
ESTABLISHING GARBAGE REGULATIONS AND SETTING GARBAGE FEES
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE
YEAR 1980.
Adding to Section 8 of the Laurei Municipal Code Section 8.12.059 Payment
of Combined Billing under Protest and Section 8.12.059 A Notice and Hearing
Before Termination of Water Service.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 682 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Ehrliek. Upon taking roll call vote, ail aldermen present
voted, "Aye." Carried.
Garbage Committee would like permission to advertise for a compactor.
They have two different plans. One would be a 5-year lease/purchase plan and
the other option would be a lease only plan.
Motion by Alderman Behm to advertise for bids for a compactor on a lease/
purchase plan and also on a lease only option, seconded by Alderman Meyers.
Carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Department would like permission to advertise for bids
for a used water truck.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to advertise for a used water truck for the
Fire Department, seconded by Alderman Metzger. Carried.
STREET MATERIAL BIDS:
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to accept the low bid from Krug Bros. for the
street material, seconded by Alderman Behm. Carried.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor has made a decision about hiring a new Police Chief.
This appointment would be effective July l, 1980, and he would like confirmation
from the council to appoint Michael K. Bloom for the balance of the Mayor's term.
Motion by Alderman Metz~er to approve the appointment of Michael K. Bloom
as Chief of Police effective July i, 1980, for the balance of Mayor Herman's
term, seconded by Alderman Fink. Motion carried with Alderman Ehrlick and
Alderman Burns voting, "no."
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SUE CARTER -- PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE: Sue reported on the employees hired
at the swimming pool for the 1980 season and also on the price of the swimming
tickets. Swim fees will remain the same as last year:
1 time fee $.75
Individual tickets 6.00
Family Pass 14.00
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time~
the meeting was adjourned at 7:B7 p.m.
Sharon L. Herman, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, this 17th day of June, 19BO.
Donald L. Hack~mann, City Clerk
ar~D. H~r~nan, Mayor