HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01.17.1978Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
January 17, 1978
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, ~ont~na,
was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor, Larry D. Herman,
at 7:00 o'clock, P.M., on Tuesday, January 17, 1978.
ROLL CALL:
Council members present:
Albert Ehrlick
Thomas Kilpatrick
Susan Carter
Harold Burns
Charles Rodgers
Ervin Metzger
Council members absent: DonaldMeyers
Ronald Massey
PRESENTATION OF THE FLAG:
Girl Scout Troop No. 84 gave the presentation of the flag.
INVOCATION:
Invocation given by the Rev. Edward Ferguson.
MINUTES AND COP. RESPONDENCE:
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1977 approved as presented.
Letter from the law offices of Scribner, Euss & Mulroney regarding the
revolving fund. In this connection, the following resolution was presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 1660
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO STATUTORY PROVISIONS, SETTING OUT THAT TEE CItY
COUNCIL UNDERTAKES AND AGREES TO ISSUE ORDERS ANNUALLY AUTHORIZING LOANS
OR ADVANCES FROM THE REVOLVING FUND TO MAKE GOOD ANY DEFICIENCY IN PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST ACCOUNT TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS
FOR SUCH REVOLVING FUND BY MAKING TAX LEVY AND LOANS AS THE COUNCIL DETERMINES
NECESSARY.
Motion b~ Alderman Burns: That Resolution NO. 1660 be passed and
adopted. Seconded by Alderman Metzger. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON H & R OXYGEN ZONE CHANGE: Request zone designation of C-2
People present in favor of the zone change:
Dick Saylor
Reilly Real Estate
Billings, Mont.
People present in opposition to the zone change.
Barbara Smith
West of Laurel
Robert Smith
West of Laurel
Roger Bare
West of Laurel
After proper notice and a public hearing having been held, the City County
Planning Board recommends denial of a zone designation of C-2 on the following
described property:
C/S #477 and C/S ~1330. The North 340' of C/S ~1330 to remain
Residential; the south 414' of C/S 91330 and all of C/S ~477 for
sale and commercial use. The property is located west of Laurel
and North of Old Highway No. 10.
The Mayor stated that in the file was a petition containing 67 signatures
opposing this zone change.
Both opponents and proponentsspoke on this matter. Much discussion.
Motion by Alderman Kilpatrick: To accept the recommendation of the
Planning Board that a zone designation of C-2 be denied. Seconded
by Alderman Ehrlick. Alderman Kilpatrick called for a Division of
the Mouse. All aldermen present voted "Aye". Motion carried.
Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
PUBLIC HEARING FOR EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES - MORRIS SUBDIVISION:
Discussion regarding garbage pickup in this area. Needs further
study.
The Mayor stated we received a petition requesting annexation, a
Resolution of intention passed and public notice published in the Laurel
Outlook. There being no protestors present, the following Resolution was
presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 1661
EXTENDING THE B~UNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, TO INCLUDE T~E FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY.
The north 164' of C/S 9361
C/S #339 less the south 150:'
Certificate of Survey ~439 less the So. 150'
c/S #1102; Lots 1-4, Block 10 Morris Sub., 2nd filing
Lots 8-10 less the South 150' Block 10, Morris Sub. 2nd Filing
C/S ~233 less the north 180' of Lot 4
C/S ~235 south portion
C/S 9361 south portion less the north 164'
C/S ~339, the south 150' of same
C/S ~434
The south portion of C/S ~448
The south 150' of C/S 9439
C/S 9576 less the North 180'
Lots 8-10, south 150', Block 10, Morris Sub, 2nd Filing.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlcik: That Resolution NO. 1661 be passed and
adopted. Seconded by Alderman Carter. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR EXTENDING T~E BOUNDARIES - Mt. Bell property west of Laurel.
Spokesman present for Mt. Bell:
Norman Savage
Eelena, Montana
City County Planning Board recommends that the petition for annexation of Tract
B Certificate of Survey No. 1642 with a zone designation of C-2 be granted.
Discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. 1662
EXTENDING TEE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, TO INCLUDE TRACT B OF
CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 1642.
Motion by Alderman Metz~er: That Resolution No. 1662 be passed and
adopted. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried. Mt. Bell also
agrees to purchase a building permit.
REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - FOX SUBDIVISION:
This matter referred to the Public Utilities Committee to work with
the Planning Board and Jim Worthington to come back with a recommendation.
RAMSEY - PETITION FOR ANNEXATION: Murray Heights Subdivision.
JARCO Construction
P.O. Box 1075
Laurel, Montana
January 9, 1978
To: Laurel City Council
I would like to bring into the city limits the following lots in Murray Heights
Subdivision second filing:
Lots 12, 13, and 14 Block 6
Lots 2, 7, 8 and 9 Block 9
Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Block 10
These lots are all adjacent and contiguous to the City Limits and create no
Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
Discussion regarding the annexation of portions of a block. Also
discussion about garbage pickup and charges. This matter referred to the City
Co. Planning Board.
KEN BEVEN - OLD EQUIPMENT:
Ken stated that we have some old vehicles that are costing us money
by keeping them. Suggested possibly putting them up for bid.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick: That the City advertise for public bid
a list of vehicles that are for sale. Seconded by Alderman Burns.
Carried.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT - Bob Burns:
Discussion regarding a problem with the 7th ave. water line. Committee
suggested having Environmental Services jet wash the line from 9th Avenue over to
the alley between 7th and 8th and as far south as needed. Mace Realty to be
presented with a bill for their share of the damage.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick: To fix the 7th Avenue water line and to
determine the extent of Ma~e Realtys' damage and present them with a
bill. Seconded by Alderman Metzger. Carried.
BNRRWATER LINE:
Discussion.
Motion by Alderman Burns: That the city grant permission for the B.N.
to install a modulating hydraulic release valve in our water line in
the city pump house if the B.N. agrees in writing to install the water
line on Shannon Road to our satisfaction. Seconded by Alderman Carter.
Carried.
BNRR SEWER DI$C~IARGE:
Request authorization to inspect the monitoring system.
Motion by Alderman Kil~atrick: To accept the minutes of the Public
Utilities Committee and their recommendations. Seconded by Alderman
Ehrlick. Carried.
ERVIN METZGER - PERMISSION TO LEAVE TEE STATE:
Permission granted for Alderman Metzger to leave the State.
POLICE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT:
Mayor stated that Alan Crowe has completed his probationary period
and would recommend permanent appointment to the Laurel Police Department.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick: That Alan Crowe be approved for permanent
appointment to the Police Department. Seconded by Alderman Burns.
Carried.
CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 650
ADOPTION OF THE CODE
Motion by Alderman Metz~er: That Ordinance No. 650 be introduced for
its first reading. Seconded by Alderman Burns. Carried. Final reading
set for February 21st.
There being no further business to come before the council at this
time, the meeting was adjourned.
Sharon L. Herman, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana, this 7th day of February, 1978.
harry D. Herman, Mayor