HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11.01.2005MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
November 1, 2005
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 November 1, 2005.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT;
Dick Fritzter
Kate Stevenson
Gay Easton
Jennifer Johnson
Doug Poehls
Mark Mace
Norm Stamper
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Daniel Dart
Mayor Olson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Mayor Olson asked the council to observe a moment of silence.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Stamper to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18,
2005, as presented, seconded by Alderman Mace. There was no public comment or council
discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion
carried 7-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Montana Department of Commerce: Letter of October 6, 2005 regarding the Adoption of the TSEP
Project Administration Manual
Cable Montana: Service Reports for September 2005.
Laurel Chamber of Commerce: Agenda for Thursday, October 27, 2005; Minutes of October 13,
2005.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Claims for the month of October 2005 in the amount of $475,852.86.
A complete listing of the claims and their amounts is on file in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
· Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 10/23/2005 totaling $133,707.76.
· Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of October 4, 2005 were presented.
--Board of Appeals minutes of October 18, 2005 W~re presented.
--Council Workshop minutes of October 25, 2005 were presented.
The mayor asked if there was any separation of consent items. There was none.
Motion by Alderman Mace to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by Alderman
Stamper. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: None.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None.
Council Minutes of November 1, 2005
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT):
Fire Chief Terry Ruff stated that the fire department started submitting grant applications about three
years ago, but the department has had a difficult time receiving any grants in the past. About a year
ago, a grant committee was formed and Scott Wilm is the chaim~an 0fthis committee.
Scott Wilm, 1st Assistant Chief, explained that a committee was formed last March to look into
Homeland Security grants for the fire department. Last Wednesday, the department received
confirmation from Senator Conrad Burns' office that it received a Homeland Security grant for
$218,405. The city is required to match five percent of the grant monies. The fire department
applied for communications in order to update all of the portable radios to a P25 compatible system,
which the State is looking at in the future. The department applied for a CAF (compressed air foam)
system to retrofit one of the engine companies and which will basically take the place of a tender
company. The department put in for a P25 repeater, which will he compatible with and add to the
present repeater. An exhaust system was also included in the grant application. The exhaust system
will attach to each of the diesel trucks, and possibly the ambulances. The system will automatically
turn offwhen the vehicles leave the building and will alleviate fume buildup inside the building.
Mayor Olson stated his appreciation for the fire department's hard work to receive the grant.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
· Confirmation of Appointments.
Police Commission:
Mayor Olson appointed Brett Lund to the Police Commission to complete the term ending December
31, 2007.
Motion by Alderwoman Stevenson to approve the appointment of Brett Lund to the Police
Commission to complete the term ending December 31, 2007, seconded by Alderman Mace. There
was no public comment.
Alderman Mace stated that Brett Lund is a great appointment for this position.
Mayor Olson agreed that Brett brings a lot of valued experience to the Police Commission.
A vote was taken on the motion. All seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Resolution No. R05-108: Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Johnson Controls to evaluate the water meter system and
develop a proposal for automated meter reading (AMR).
Motion by Alderman Poehls to approve Resolution No. R05-108, seconded by Alderman
Mace. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Resolution No. R05-109: Resolution accepting a grant from the Montana Department
of Transportation for monies to be spent on the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
(STEP) and authorizing the Mayor to sign said grant.
Motion by Alderman Fritzler to approve Resolution No. R05-109, seconded by Alderwoman
Stevenson. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion.
All seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Resolution No. R05-110: A resolution of the City Council approving a three-year
agreement between the City of Laurel and the Local Union known as Local 316,
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO;
Motion by Alderwoman Stevenson to approve Resolution No. R05-110, seconded by
Alderman Fritzler. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Council Minutes of November 1, 2005
· Ordinance No. O05-11: An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Laurel
Municipal Code to eliminate the off-street parking requirement in the Central Business
District Zone of Laurel. Second reading. (First reading - 09/20/2005; Public hearing -
10/18/2005)
Motion by Alderman Easton to adopt Ordinance No. O05-11, seconded by Alderwoman
Stevenson. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion.
All seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Ordinance No. O05-12: An ordinance repealing Chapter 17.64 of the Laurel Municipal
Code which provides for a Board of Adjustment. Second reading. (First reading -
09/20/2005; Public heating - 10/18/2005)
Motion by: Alderwoman Johnson to adopt Ordinance No. O05-12, seconded by Alderman
Mace. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Emergency Ordinance No. O05-14: Emergency ordinance in accordance with MCA §
7-5-108, immediately adopting the International Building Code, 2003 Edition, the
International Residential Building Code, 2003 Edition, the International Existing
Building Code, 2003 Edition, the Uniform Plumbing Code and the International Energy
Conservation Code, 2003 Edition, as immediately effective and enforceable by the City
of Laurel.
Motion by Alderman Poehls to adopt Emergency Ordinance No. O05-14, seconded by
Alderman Mace. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
Ordinance No. O05-15: An ordinance creating Title 14 and amending Title 15 of the
Laurel Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the codes adopted and enforced by
the City of Laureh First reading.
Motion by Alderman Mace to adopt Ordinance No. O05-15, seconded by Alderman Poehls.
There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All seven
aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
The public hearing of Ordinance No. O05-15 will be on the council agenda on December 6, 2005.
Ordinance No. O05-16: An ordinance modifying Title 3, Chapter 3.08 of the Laurel
Municipal Code, to comply with changes both in State law and the City's adoption of a
Purchasing and Procurement Policy. First reading.
Motion by Alderman Stamper to adopt Ordinance No. O05-16, seconded by Alderman
Poehls.
Chuck Dickerson, 501 West 13th} asked if there would be a public hearing for this ordinance.
The public hearing of Ordinance No. O05-16 will be on the council agenda on December 6, 2005.
There was no further public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Review of Monthly Reports: Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Code Enforcement: None.
Mayor Olson mentioned that the public hearing of Ordinance No. O05-13 is scheduled for the
council meeting on November 15, 2005.
Cotm¢il Minutes of November 1, 2005
The council retreat is scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday, November 18th and 19th in the
community room at the Laurel Library.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by AlderW°man Stevenson to adjourn the council meeting, seconded by Alderman
Fritzler. There was no public cOmment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
seven aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
6:50 p.m.
Cindy A~tary
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the city Council of the City &Laurel, Montana, this 15th day
of November, 2005.
Attest:
Mary K. ~Jnbleton, Clerk-Treasurer
(I~uneth [~ O!son, Jr.,~yor
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