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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 02.12.2019i OUN i ;. man X-1 L&VA M11 u A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Council President Eaton at 6:29 p.m. on February 12, 2019. _x Emelie Eaton _x Heidi Sparks x Bruce McGee x Richard Herr _ Scot Stokes x Iry Wilke x Richard Klose x Bill Mountsier Kurt Markegard, Public Works Superintendent Stan Langve, Chief of Police Public Input: There was none. General Items: 1. Appointment of Andrea Beechie to the Laurel Police Reserves Chief Langve read his recommendation letter to the Council. See attached. It was questioned if Ms. Beechie had prior experience. It was clarified that no, she did not, but that she is interested in a career in law enforcement. It was questioned how many applicants applied to be part of the Reserves. Chief Langve was unsure of how many applied this round. He did know of at least three who did not pass the background portion of the interview process. Currently, Reserves receive $60 every six months for compensation. Chief Langve is looking into options to make being a Reserve more desirable. This program is very near and dear to his heart. He was the Reserves Coordinator for five years. The Reserves are instrumental in providing support during the Fourth of July. It was questioned how many Reserves this appointment will bring their numbers up to. Chief Langve stated he was unsure of the exact number. Typically, they hover around 12 members. Recently they lost one member to the County. He would love to see this number between 14 and 20 members. This is unique opportunity and is not for everyone. Executive Review: 2. Resolution: A Resolution Approving A Task Order Authorizing Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. For Services Relating To The City Of Laurel's 2019 Pavement Maintenance Project. Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director, stated this Task Order is to bid the chip and crack seal. This project was bid last year, and the contractor did not want to complete the job last fall. This Task Order is to advertise and select a contractor in March. KLJ preferred bringing forward a fresh Task Order than amending the previous one. It was questioned why some text is struck through. It was clarified that the verbiage on the Task Orders stays the same. Anything that does not apply is struck through. In this case, there are no additional final documents. The Public Works Director stated the Council would see the Pavement Maintenance Program (PMP) in the coming weeks. Public Works Committee will review the PMP at their March meeting. It was questioned if the chip and crack sealing is to extend the life of the pavement. It was clarified that that was correct. Council Issues: There was none. Other Items: Council President Eaton asked Public Works Director Kurt Markegard to read an announcement from Mayor Nelson, see attached. She stated there will be no questions answered at tonight's meeting. Review of Draft Council Agendas: The draft Council agenda was not attached to the packet. It will look similar to your Workshop agenda. Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting: All present will be in attendance. Announcements: Reminder for Council to bring in their red books (LMC) to add supplement 13. 3. Employee/Volunteer Recognition: Employees: Kyle Bryant 14 years on the 151 Police Jarred Anglin 4 years on the 181h Police Zach Cortese 2 years on the 8th Police Volunteers: Jason Penne 18 years on the 2151 Fire Christ Baldwin 8 years on Jan. 18th Reserves Tom Becker 8 years on Jan. 18th Reserves Paul Bickel 6 years on Jan. 17th Reserves Dustin Riveland 6 years on Jan. 171h Reserves Darci Waldo 5 years on Jan. 21St Reserves Steven Worisek 4 years on Jan. 20th Reserves Nickalas Buciuman 1 year on Jan. 2"d. Reserves Tammy Harpster 11 years on the 19th Reserves Jonathan Simpson 1 year on the 1st Reserves Jason Ness 1 15 years on Jan. 6th Ambulance The council workshop adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brittney Moorman Administrative Assistant NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items. 215 W. 1St Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 TO: Mayor Tom Nelson February 8, 2019 Dear Mayor Nelson, Chief of Police Stanley J Langve _•._'1TOINIT-'QTS I am writing to nominate Andrea Beechie to the Laurel Police Reserves. Andrea has passed the National Police Officer Selection Test used for our reserve officer testing. A panel of Laurel Police Reserve Officers then conducted an oral interview with Andrea. They recommended she continue in the application process. Detective Sauter conducted a background investigation and reported that nothing was discovered that would exclude Andrea from service as a Laurel Police Reserve Officer. As Andrea Beechie has meet all the requirements, I respectful submit her for appointment to the Laurel Police Reserves. Sincerely, Chief of Police Stanley J Langve CITY HALL ll5YKloST. MAYOR OFC.:628-84jh PUB. WORKS: k28479O WATER 0FC.:628-743} COURT: 628'1904 P.O.FAX 628-2241 91 11 Z,, Z Box 10 Laurel, Montana 59044 Office of the Mayor February 12, 2019 Re m Statement for the Annexation Request from Goldberg Investments Brothers Subdivision 2 nd and m � The annexation ofNutting Bothers SubdkiskznJ»ofiling lot 18and Nutting Brothers Subdivision Lots l9-Z5,3rd f i|ing,brought tothe City Council binthe review of Staff. City Staff, Forrest Sanderson, City Attorney Painter and the Mayor, feel the City is not in a legal position to move forward with the annexation and zoning review/request 6tthis time. The Mayor will bring this issue to the Council Workshop under Council Issues on 2/26 to further clarify the issues which led topulling this item from tonight's workshop. Some items were identified that needed tube included in an annexation agreement for the City Council to consider and we are working to finalize that document. Thank you, Thomas C.Nelson