HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 08.05.1997 MINu~ES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WI{OLE
AUGUST 5, 1997 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chairman- Chuck Rodgers
Gary Temple Norman Orr
Dirk Kroll Gay Easton
Miles Walton Donna Kilpatrick
Bud Johnson William Staudinger
V. Joe Leckie
Jim Stevens
Alan Hovious
Jim Flisrand
Don Hackmann
The City Treasurer was asked to be present tonight, but she did not
appear.
Bill Staudinger reported that on the corner of 1st Avenue and 4th
Street there is a car parked on the boulevard with weeds growing
around it. Also there are trees on the corner of Washington and
East Maryland that are blocking the view of the stop sign.
He also reported that the north light at the four-way stop at 1st
Avenue and 6th Street is burned out.
Discussion regarding the Martin property. Mr. Martin has done some
work, but the mess still is not completely cleaned up. Joe said
that we can ask for the forfeiture of the $2,500 bond he has
posted.
Discussion regarding dogs, cats, and weeds.
Dirk reported on a proposed Health Department interlocal agreement
between Yellowstone County, City of Billings and the City of
Laurel.
It was reported that Mr. Fowler, the new police officer, is doing
an excellent job.
Gay thanked the fire department for their service while he was
gone. He was glad that it turned out to be a false alarm.
Gay feels that the public needs to be more informed regarding
weeds, cars, etc.
Miles thinks that city employees, while they are out and about,
could report weeds.
Discussion regarding the City Treasurer. Joe reported that Vicki
had called his office and left a message that she would not be here
tonight. The doctor had given her a new medication and she was not
feeling well. She wants the Council to submit to her in writing
what they want.
Further discussion regarding getting a medical report, hours of
work, holding her paycheck, etc., will be discussed further at the
council meeting tonight.
Alan Hovious mentioned that there are four reserves up for
appointment tonight. Ne gave a report on the July police activity.
Discussion regarding using the old council chambers as a temporary
crime prevention office.
Alan has submitted a letter to the council requesting permission to
increase the police reserves by 10 officers.
Jim Stevens gave a fire department July activity report. They are
in the process of adding one more fireman, which will bring them up
to a 35 man department.
Jim Flisrand gave a public works update.
Joe reported on the petition drive regarding the Treasurer's
office. The deadline was July 19th, but no petitions were
received.
Another petition drive, on a state wide basis, is decency for
minors. The last day for this is August 26th.
Joe reported on pending legal action. Currently the only one is in
district court regarding the manufactured home builders. Joe
reported that he is in the process of filing a brief this week to
dismiss the case on procedural grounds.
Chuck gave an update on the pier at the river. Divers have cleaned
it out and it was very costly. They would like to give the council
an update on what needs to be done in the future.
Chuck reported on the 4th Ward meeting.
Cal Cumin gave an update on the CTEP projects and commitment
dollar~.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann
City Clerk