HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11.06.2001MINIJTE$ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF lAUREL
November 6, 2001
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 Chuck Rodgers at 7:00 p.m. on November 6, 2001.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lauren Van Roekel
Ken Olson
Gay Easton
Gary Temple
Mark Mace
Bud Johnson
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Staudinger Daniel Dart
Mayor Rodgers asked the council to observe a moment of silence in behalf of the family of Miranda
Fenner.
Mayor Rodgers led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Olson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16,
2001, as presented, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 6-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
a. Montana/Wyoming ASsociation of Railroad Passengers information.
b. MMIA: Memo of October 23,2001 regarding MMIA Board vacancy.
c. MMIA: Letter of October 25, 2001 regarding Olympic Torch Run.
d. MMIA: Risk Management Bulletin of October 25, 2001 regarding status of the
hardening insurance marketplace.
e. Laurel Salutes America information - November 12, 2001.
£ Laurel Chamber of Commerce: Letter of November 1, 2001 regarding positions open
on the Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
g. Laurel Chamber of Commerce: Letter of November 1, 2001 regarding Distinguished
Service Awards nominations.
CONSENT ITEMS:
a. Claims for the month of October 2001 in the amount of $486,191.79.
A complete listing of the claims and their amounts is on file in the Clerk-Treasurer's
Office.
b. Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of October 1, 2001 were presented.
--City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of October 16, 2001 were presented.
c. Resolution No. R01-72: A resolution extending the moratorium on accepting
telecommunications tower applications.
RESOLUTION NO. R01-72
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON
ACCEPTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER APPLICATIONS,
Council Minutes of November 6, 2001
The mayor asked if there was any separation of consent items. There was none.
Motion by Alderman Johnson to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by
Alderman Olson. Motion carried 6-0.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
a. Confirmation of Appointments.
Police Officer:
Mayor Rodgers appointed Officer Chris Romero as a police officer after successfully completing the
one-year probationary period.
Motion by Alderman Olson to approve the appointment of Chris Romero as a police officer,
seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carded 6-0.
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department:
Mayor Rodgers appointed Jason Ness, Charles Sikel and Mike Yost as firemen for the Laurel
Volunteer Fire Department.
Motion by Alderman Johnson to approve the appointments of Jason Ness, Charles Sikel and
Mike Yost as firemen for the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, seconded by Alderman Mace.
Motion carried 6-0.
Ordinance No. O01-2: Ordinance regulating the use and placement of
telecommunications towers and antennae. First reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O01-2
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE AND PLACEMENT OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAE.
Motion by Alderman Johnson to approve Ordinance No. O01-2, seconded by Alderman
Temple.
Motion by Alderman Johnson tO amend Ordinance No. O01-2 to limit the height of cell
towers to 199 feet, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 6-0.
Alderman Johnson stated that the change in height is needed because of environmental issues, and
more definitive information should be available during the public hearing.
A roll call vote was taken on the amended motion. All six aldermen present voted aye. Motion
carried 6-0.
The public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. O01-2 will be on the council agenda on
November 20, 2001.
c. Ordinance No. O01-3: Ordinance regulating the Board of Adjustments. First
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. O01-3
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS.
Motion by Alderman Easton to approve Ordinance No. O01-3, seconded by Alderman Olson.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All six aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
The public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. O01-3 will be on the council agenda on
November 20, 2001.
Council Minutes of November 6, 2001
d. Ordinance No. O01-4: Ordinance
corrections. First reading.
concerning day care facilities and miscellaneous
ORDINANCE NO. O01-4
ORDINANCE CONCERNING DAY CARE FACILITIES AND
MISCELLANEOUS CORRECTIONS.
Motion by Alderman Johnson to approve Ordinance No. O01-4, seconded by Alderman
Olson. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. Ali six aldermen present voted aye. Motion
carried 6-0.
The public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. O01-4 will be on the council agenda on
November 20, 2001.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS:
Agreement for Torch Relay Services and Designated Marks and Copyrights License
Agreement
Alderman Olson distributed copies of the agreements to the council just prior to the meeting.
Motion by Alderman Olson to place the Agreements for Torch Relay Services and the
Copyrights License Agreement under unscheduled matters on this agenda, seconded by Alderman
Temple. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Alderman Olson to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for Torch Relay
Services and the Designated Marks and Copyrights License Agreement, seconded by Alderman
Johnson.
Alderman Olson recently spoke with Bob Worthington of MMIA regarding the agreements, which
were approved by MMIA.
Matt Erekson had reviewed the agreements and explained several aspects. The agreement will
expire as soon as cleanup is completed after the event, but insurance coverage must remain in effect
for six months. Matt emphasized the secrecy clause that is included in the agreement. Security
measures will be increased as the Olympic Torch travels through the City of Laurel on Monday,
January 28, 2002.
A vote was taken on the motion to approve the Agreement for Torch Relay Services and the
Designated Marks and Copyrights License Agreement. Motion carded 6-0.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:18 p.m.
Cindy Allen, S,~cretary
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 20th day
of November, 2001.
Charles G. RodgersSMayor /~
Attest:
M~y K~mbl~ibn, Cl~rl~-Treasurer