HomeMy WebLinkAboutLocal Government Review Minutes (8)LAUREL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 27, 1995
7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Cosner, chairman Joe Bradley
Ron Marshall Bud Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sue Blaskovich Sharon Herman
Larry Herman
Minutes of the June 13, 1995, meeting were read and
approved. Correspondence Received minutes from the June 8,
1995, meeting of the Yellowstone County Governmental Review
Commission. Received Minutes from the June 8, 1995, and the
June 15, 1995, meeting of the Billings Local Governmental Review
Commission. These minutes are attached to the original copy
of the minutes. Steve Cosner reported that he received a receipt
for the movies obtained from the Local Governmental Review Center
in Bozeman. He reported that he talked to Don Hackmann, City
Clerk, concerning the budget for the commission for the upcoming
year.
Larry Herman, city judge, gave an overview of the Laurel
City Court and it's areas of responsibilities. He stated that
yearly the court takes in approximately 70 thousand in revenue
with an operating budget between 40-50 thousand dollars. The
net proceeds are then returned to the General Fund. He stated
that if Laurel had 12 officers on patrol that this revenue should
be at 100 thousand. He stated that as far as any changes to
be recommended by our commission all aspects of the court system
are mandated by state statute.
Sue Blaskovich, ambulance director, presented to the,
commission a run-down on her operation. She stated that she
has an annual budget between 55-60 thousand dollars. Revenues
received are in the same area. She stated that the ambulance
operates slightly in the red.. Presently, she has 10 attendants,
but could use 1215. Asked what the City of Laurel, to help
the ambulance service, she stated that more revenue would be
helpful as an inducement for more volunteers.
The next meeting of the commission will be scheduled for
July 13, 1995. Joe Bradley indicated that he would invite both
Don Hackmann and Vicki Metzger, to discuss the position of City
Treasurer. He also stated that he would send a letter to all
City employees asking them for their input.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Cosner, chairman