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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 11.28.2006 MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 28, 2006 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Ken Olson at 6:33 p.m. on November 28, 2006. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: _x_ Dick Fritzler x Kate Hart Gay Easton Sennifer Johnson _x_ Doug Poehls x Mark Mace _x_ Chuck Dickerson _x_ Norm Stamper OTHERS PRESENT: Perry Asher Sam Painter Mary Embleton Rick Musson Mike Zuhoski Scott Wilm Jan Faught Police Officers Troop 400 Publie InPut (three-minute limiO: Citizens may address the Council tvgarding any item of Ci~ business not on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agend~x Mr. Nielsen, the Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 400 in Laurel, introduced the troop members to the council. Mayor Olson asked the members of Troop 400 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Olson thanked the troop for attending the council meeting. Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service: · Attendant appointment on December 5, 2006 council agenda: Kara Hergenrider Jan Faught introduced Kara Hergeurider, who has served as an Ambulance Reserve since August 2006. Kara has met and exceeded the qualifications to become an Attendant for the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service. The appointment will be on thc council agenda on December 5th. Twenty-two attendants and reserves currently serve on the ambulance roster. Mayor Olson expressed appreciation for Jan's efforts to provide training to certify attendants through the program. Police Deoartment: · Taser presentation Rick Musson stated that the department has been looking at tasers for several years. The Laurel Police Department has three taser instructors. Mart3, Kent, a Master Instructor for Taser International fi.om the Bozeman Police Department, attended the meeting. Council Workshop Minutes of November 28, 2006 Marty Kent prese~ed a command demo and information regarding Tasers. He has served sixteen years with the Bozeman Police Depathuent and is a use of f~rce instructor, firearms instructor, SWAT instructor, and a Taser Master Instructor. He travels this region of the United States teaching officers how to use the Taser. Bozemun has had great success using the Taser. Marty showed a command demo that showed the technology and tactics and dispelled some myths regarding Tasers. There is a lot of controversy surrounding Taser. However, Tasar has been successful in that twenty-eight lawsuits against the company have been dismissed. The command demo emphasized the following points: · The Taser is not a substitute for lab. al force. · Taser increases officer safety. · The purpose of the Taser Program is to reduce injuries and save lives. · The Taser has the greatest impact on officer safety when deployed with patrol level first responding officers. · The video showed an example of an intoxicated domestic dispute. · Taser devices are among the most extensively studied non-lethal weapons. Also presented were: · Possible Taser side effects · Drive stun techniques · What Taser weapons don't do · Effective target zones · Self-reporting system in Taser There was discussion regarding Tasars. Rick would like to purchase Tasers for Laurel's street officers and SROs. At this time, Marry Kent tased Rick Musson, Mike Zuboski, and Bonita Leady. Plannin~ Board: · Resolution - Resolution to vacate a portion of Bernhardt Road Mark Richards stated that no comments have been received. The resolution to vacate the portion of Bernhardt Road will be on the council agenda on December 5th. Building has begun at the Wal-Mart site. · Update- McLelland Quitclaim Deed Mark is contacting Dan McGee to prepare the survey that is needed to complete this issue. Administrative Assistant: · Resolution - Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 10 with Morrlson-Maierle, Inc., for the Main Street Waterline Replacement Project Perry explained that Amendment No. 2 is for redesign of the water main at the intersection of Main Street and Third Avenue. The resolution will be on the December 5~ council agenda. · Cemetery Report 2 Council Workshop Minut~ of Nov~mbor 28, 2006 Perry is working on the report, which will be distributed at the December 5th council meot~ Discnssion regarding the report willbe scheduled for the council workshop on December 12 . The report includes information on how the cemetery works, cemetery revenues, etc. · Draft Vehicle Use Policy Perry has prepared a draft Vehicle Use Policy, and the staffwill review it before it is presented to the council. The policy will be presented at the council workshop on December 12th. · Congratulations Letters to Jon Tester and Dennis Rehberg Perry drafted letters of congratulations (for the mayor's signature) to Senator-Elect Tester and Congressman Rehberg. The letters also included an invitation to attend a future council meeting. Executive review: · Review of appointments needed: o Emergency Services Committee: Need three members Some individuals have bean contacted regarding service on the Emergency Services Committee. Any suggestions should be given to Doug Poehls. o Yellowstone City-County Health Department: 3-year term ending 12/31/2009 Kate has contacted a couple individuals regarding the position. o Big Sky EDA Nominating Committea: Need appointment by December 7, 2006 Gay Easton has served on the Nominating Committea. The appointment will be on the council agenda on December 5th. · Resolution - Change Order No. 1 with Gray Construction This change order is late and needs to be approved by the council Peny acknowledged that the change order was buried in papers and was just found last week. The change order was needed to remove and replace asphalt in poor condition between the edge of the trench and the lip of the gutter where width exceeds three feet. Mark Mace questioned the change order in that Montana Public Works Standards addresses that issue. He thinks it would be advantageous to take this back to the public works department to address it, as contractors deal with this all the time and should have caught it. Review of draft council a~enda for December $~ 2006: · Public Hearing: o Ordinance No. O06-12: Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 006-06. The public hearing will be held on December 5th. Council Workshop Minutes of Novembe~ 28, 2006 Announcements: Mark Mace mentioned that the Budget/Finance Committee will review the request for Tasers for the Laurel Police Department. He appreciated the opportunity to sec a taser used. Tascrs provide more options, and he thinks it would be a great thing for the City of Laurel. Mayor Olson stated that the public perception regarding tasers is an issue that must be addressed. Chuck asked regarding the tables in the council chambers. Perry explained that casters have becn purchased for the bottom of the table legs and should be installed this week. Perry would like to replace the tables in the next budget. Chuck reminded the council that the Christmas to Remember parade and fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, December 3'a. Mayor Olson mentioned that the council was invited to attend a meeting at the Masonic Lodge on Monday, December 4th, at 8:30 p.m. The police, fire, and ambulance departments were also invited to attend. Attendance at the December 5t~ council meeting: All council members present will attend. Other items: Mayor Olson thanked Troop 400 for attending the council workshop. The council workshop adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Allen Council Secretary NOTE: This mecting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items. 4