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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12.18.2001 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL December 18, 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 December 18, 2001. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lauren Van Roekel Ken Olson Mark Mace Gay Easton Daniel Dart Bill Staudinger Bud Johnson COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Temple 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 Staudinger to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 2001, as presented, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7-0. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Montana Department of Commerce: Memo of November 29, 2001, regarding FFY 2001 HOME Funded Projects. b. Montana Department of Transportation: Letter of December 3, 2001, regarding Park City-Mossmain. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. O01-5: An ordinance approving the Inteflocal Agreement between the City of Laurel, City of Billings, and Yellowstone County creating a Multi-Jurisdictional Service District named Yellowstone City-County Health Department. Mayor Rodgers opened the pubfic hearing. Mayor Rodgers asked if there were any proponents. Stewart Kirkpatrick, the attorney representing the Yellowstone City-County Health Department, spoke regarding the agreement. The City of Laurel approved the agreement by resolution in 1997, but an ordinance is necessary to properly ratify the agreement. Mr. Kirkpatrick briefly explained that the department functions to supply services that the City of Laurel would be required to provide. Through the City of Laurel's participation in the Interlocal Agreement, these services and benefits are provided through the City-County Health Department. Mayor Rodgers asked twice if there were any other proponents. There were none. Mayor Rodgers asked three times if there were any opponents. There were none. Motion by Alderman Olson to close the public hearing on Ordinance No. O01-5, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carried 7-0. CONSENT ITEMS: a. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of November 2001. b. Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record. --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of November 19, 2001 were presented. Council Minutes of December 18, 2001 --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of December 4, 2001 were presented. --Emergency Services Committee minutes of November 26, 2001 were presented. --Public Works Committee minutes of December 10, 2001 were presented. --City-County Planning Board minutes of December 13,2001 were presented. c. Resolutions. 1) Resolution No. R01-77: Extending the Department of NaturalResource Grant to December 31, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to Grant Agreement No. RPG-00-0003. RESOLUTION NO. R01-77 EXTENDING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE GRANT TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT NO. RPG-00-0003. 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 Staudinger. Motion carded 7-0. SCHEDULED MATTERS: a. Confirmation of Appointments. Police Officer: Mayor Rodgers appointed Dustin Black as a police officer for the City of Laurel, with a one-year probationary period and pending completion of psychological, physical, and drug testing. Motion by Alderman Olson to approve the appointment of Dustin Black as a police officer for the City of Laurel, with a one-year probationary period and pending completion of psychological, physical, and drag tests, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance No, O01-5: An ordinance approving the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laurel, City of Billings, and Yellowstone County creating a Multi- Jurisdictional Service District named Yellowstone City-County Health Department. Second reading. ORDINANCE NO. O01-5 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL, CITY OF BILLINGS, AND YELLOWSTONE COUNTY CREATING A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT NAMED YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. Motion by Alderman Johnson to adopt Ordinance O01-5, seconded by Alderman Staudinger. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0. c. Police Chief presentation. Chief Musson thanked Mayor Rodgers for the appointment of a new police officer. Chief Musson stated that Sergeant Zuhoski has been very active in the DUI Task Force. At his recommendation, Officer Mark Guy was awarded a DUI Task Force award in 2000. Officer Jason Wells has been very active in the task force and was recommended to receive an award this year. Officer Wells became active in DUI laws early in his three and one-half years as a police officer, and he has since become involved in the Responsible Buy Operations. Jason has been assigned to crime 2f Council Minutes of December 18, 2001 prevention work and is involved in the effort to station crossing guards at the two elementary schools. The school would purchase the necessary equipment and the Police Department would train the crossing guards. Chief Musson stated that Officer Wells works very hard on DUI and alcohol enforcement. Chief Musson presented the Yellowstone County DUI Task Force Award of Merit to Jason Wells for outstanding contributions to DUI awareness and enforcement. Alderman Johnson attended the ceremonies and was impressed with the DUI Task Force's program. A reception held after the awards ceremony was totally provided by several Laurel businesses. Those businesses include: Laurel Leaf Floral and Gifts; Railside Diner; Jan's IGA; Ricci's Thriftway; Owl Diner; Board of Trade Bar; Palace Bar and Lanes; Locomotive Dining Car; Fichtner Chevrolet; Ben Franklin; Curt's Saloon; Only $1.00 Store; Elizabeth's Garden Floral and Gifts; Laurel Ford; Caboose Saloon; Town and Country Supply Association; Laurel Golf Club; and Hardee's. Alderman Johnson thanked the businesses for their support of this activity, congratulated Jason Wells for receiving the award, and stated that the DUI Task Force serves a very useful effort in our community. Mayor Rodgers stated that it is a great honor to have such an outstanding Police Department. Planning Board recommends a 6-month moratorium for interim zoning 300 feet either side of the interstate to create an entryway zoning district. Schedule public hearing, for January 15, 2002. Motion by Alderman Johnson to set the public hearing for January 15, 2002, for a 6-month moratorium for interim zoning 300 feetI either side of the interstate to create an entryway zoning district, seconded by Alderman Staudinger. Motion carried 7-0. UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: Resolution No. R01-78: Budget amendment resolution for acquisition of office equipment for the Laurel City Court. RESOLUTION NO. R01-78 BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR ACQUISITION OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE LAUREL CITY COURT. Motion by Alderman Easton to place Resolution No. R01-78 on the agenda under unscheduled matterS, seconded by Alderman Olson. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Alderman Easton to apProve Resolution No. R01-78, seconded by Alderman Dart. Motion carded 7-0. b. Certificates of Recognition. Mayor Rodgers distributed Certificates Of Recognition to Aldermen Van Roekel, Olson, Easton, Mace, and Dart for their service to the City of Laurel. Certificates were also distributed to City Attorney Matt Erekson and Ambulance Director Jan Faught. Mayor Rodgers presented plaques to Aldermen Staudinger and Johnson for their years of service to the City of La[trel. A plaque was also prepared for Alderman Temple, who was not present at the meeting. Mayor Rodgers thanked them for serving the City 0fLaurel. c. PreSentation to Mayor Rodgers. Alderman Easton expressed appreciation to Mayor Rodgers for the time and services he has given to the City of Laurel. He presented a beautiful plaque, which was made by Alderman Olson. Mayor Rodgers served in the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years, on the Laurel City Council for 15 years, and as Mayor of the City of Laurel for 10 years. The council and staff gave Mayor Rodgers a round of applause after the plaque was presented. Mayor Rodgers thanked everyone and stated that he enjoyed the opportunity to serve the City of Laurel. He wished everyone a happy holiday. Council Minutes of DeCember 18, 2001 There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Cindy Allen, $~cretary Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 2nd day of January, 2002. Charles G. Rodgers,e~tayor ~'fl Attest: Mary K.~mbleton Clerk-Treasurer 4