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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R20-25
NEXT ORD. NO.
O20-02
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified time s for citizen comments on its agenda -- once
following the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief community announcement
not to exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed fro m the Consent Agenda, at which
time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Each speaker will be
limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Coun cil. Citizens may also
comment on any item removed from the consent agenda prior to council action , with each speaker limited to three minutes,
unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. If a citizen would like to comment on an agenda
item, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is presented to the Council by the Mayor and the public is asked to comment
by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk-Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2020.
Correspondence
2. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of February 24, 2020.
3. STIP Correspondence 2020-2024.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Cons ent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
4. Claims entered through 4/10/2020, 4/24/2020, 5/8/2020.
5. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of February 2020.
6. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of March 2020.
7. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 3/22/2020 totaling$190,913.95.
8. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 4/5/2020 totaling $199,986.56.
9. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 4/19/2020 totaling $217,219.28.
10. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 5/3/2020 totaling $206,123.59.
11. Approval of Workshop Minutes of April 21, 2020.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
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12. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 28, 2020.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. T he duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
13. Appointment to Police Commission for a term ending April 30, 2023.
Bill Mountsier
Rick Musson
14. Appointment of Amber Beck to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service.
15. Resolution No. R20-25: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Disposal Of City
Records.
16. Resolution No. R20-26: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Disposal Of City
Records.
17. Resolution No. R20-27: Resolution Approving Change Order #1 To The City’s Contract With
Hardrives Construction, Inc. Authorizing Additional Work For City Of Laurel’s 2020
Pavement Maintenance Project And To Authorize The Mayor To Sign Change Order
Documents On The City’s Behalf.
18. Ordinance No. O20-02: An Ordinance Amending Title 2 Chapter 2.60 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The City’s Police And Police Commission.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community
announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Announcements is limited to one minute. While
all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Item Attachment Documents:
1. Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2020.
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Item Attachment Documents:
2. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of February 24, 2020.
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MINUTES
LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 24, 2020
A Laurel Airport Authority Board meeting was held in the Airport Pilot’s
Lounge and called to order by Chairman Randy Hand at 19:00.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
☐ Randy Hand, Chairman
☐ Brock Williams, Secretary
☐ Jim Swensgard
☐ Will Metz
OTHERS PRESENT:
Craig Canfield
1.General Items
a.Previous minutes approved by unanimous consent
b.Regular occurring claims were approved.
2.Reports from Craig Canfield of KLJ
a.Plans & Specs for pavement maintenance project almost done.
Planning to open bids on March 26th
b.We need to release MDT grant for Taxiway B reconstruction since
we will not be doing that project for a couple more years.
Motion made to send letter drafted by Craig, passed without
dissent.
3.New Business
a.MT Aviation Conference. Randy planning to attend.
b.Nottingham T-Hangar Condos. Motion made by Will to ask them
to amend their declarations and/or include a covenant in
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perpetuity when they sell any unit to require the owner to follow
the airport lease, rules and regulations. Also to amend their
lease to state that their members must be bound by the lease
and airport rules. Motion passed.
i.Randy to discuss with them and also remind them of
requirements for gutters downspouts.
4.Old Business
a.FBO. Deal still moving forward, hoping to close on February 28.
Fuel is in tank and pump is working except credit card reader is
still out of service.
b.Snow Plow: replacement plastic arrived but is flat instead of
curved. Motion to send back to manufacturer passed without
dissent.
c.John Deere Tractor: There is a party interested in purchasing.
We will defer until spring and see if we can get it running before
deciding what to do with it.
d.Aircraft lifting jib: Motion to approve purchase of a jib to allow
lifting a disabled aircraft passed without dissent. Estimated cost
is $1800.
5.Public Input
Citizens may address the board regarding any item of business not on the agenda.
The duration for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three
minutes. While all comments are welcome, the board will not take action on any item
not on the agenda.
a.none received
6.Other Items
none
7.Announcements
a.none
The meeting was adjourned at 20:30.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brock Williams
Secretary
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for
information and discussion of listed agenda items.
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Item Attachment Documents:
3. STIP Correspondence 2020-2024.
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11. Approval of Workshop Minutes of April 21, 2020.
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12. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 28, 2020.
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Minutes of City of Laurel
Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Members Present: Emelie Eaton Richard Klose
Scot Stokes
Others Present: Mayor Nelson Bethany Langve
The Meeting was called to order by Chair Eaton at 5:02 pm.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the
agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While
all comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
General Items
• Review and approve the minutes of the March 24, 2020 meeting. Richard Klose made a
motion to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2020 Budget and Finance Committee
meeting. Scot Stokes seconded the motion to approve the March 24, 2020 Budget and
Finance Committee meeting minutes, all in favor, motion passed.
• Review and approve purchase requisition – The Committee was presented with a purchase
requisition from the solid waste department for the annual purchase of 50 300-gallon trash
cans with lids. The total amount of the purchase requisition is $15,369.78. The only
comment from the Committee was that these trash cans are expensive. Richard Klose made a
motion to approve the purchase requisition from the Solid Waste Department for the
purchase of 50 300-gallon trash cans with lids. Scot Stokes seconded the motion to approve
the purchase requisition from the Solid Waste Department for the purchase of 50 300-gallon
trash cans with lids, all in favor, motion passed.
New Business – None
Old Business – None
Other Items
• Clerk/Treasurer Update – The Clerk/Treasurer stated the Fiscal Year 2019 audit was
complete and the audit results would be given to the Committee at the next in person
meeting.
• Update from the Mayor – The Mayor stated he is unsure how long we are going to need to
conduct virtual meetings. He is trying to get opinions from MMIA, Montana League of
Cities and Towns and the City Attorney.
• The Committee discussed having the next meeting via Zoom, however changing the time
back to 5:30pm. Bruce McGee made a motion to hold the next Budget and Finance
Committee meeting at 5:30pm. Scot Stokes seconded the motion to hold the next Budget and
Finance Committee meeting at 5:30pm, all in favor, motion passed.
Announcements –
• The next Budget and Finance Meeting will be held on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 5:30pm
• Bruce McGee will be reviewing claims for the next meeting
• The meeting was adjourned at 5:14pm
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Respectfully submitted,
Bethany Langve
Clerk/Treasurer
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the
Council for the listed workshop agenda items.
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Item Attachment Documents:
13. Appointment to Police Commission for a term ending April 30, 2023.
Bill Mountsier
Rick Musson
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15. Resolution No. R20-25: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Disposal Of City
Records.
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R20-25 Disposal of City Records
RESOLUTION NO. R20-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE DISPOSAL OF CITY RECORDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel City Council previously set the retention schedules for
city records, as per Schedule 8 of the Montana State Local Government Records Committee,
Municipal Records Schedule; and
WHEREAS, certain city records constitute records that can be destroyed that are less
than ten years old (RM88) and such records have been identified as ready for disposal as
provided on the attached retention schedules; and
WHEREAS, the adopted procedure to dispose of said records requires Council
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council of the City of Laurel has reviewed the attached listing of records
for disposal, and hereby directs the Clerk/Treasurer to proceed with the disposal of said records.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 12, 2020, by Council
Member Sparks.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 12th
day of May 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 12th day of May 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Sam Painter Civil City Attorney
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RECORDS DESTRUCTION DOCUMENT (RM88)
NO. 1
PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES
1. AGENCY NAME AND DIVISION/PROGRAM:
CITY OF LAUREL
2. AGENCY CONTACT:
NAME: BETHANY LANGVE
PHONE #: 406-628-7431 EXT2 EMAIL:CITYCLERK@LAUREL.MT.GOV
3. NOTICE OF INTENTION: The schedule records listed in Item 5 are to be disposed of in the manner checked below (specify only one).
Delete Incinerate Shred as Classified Toss without Restriction
Other: Explain
4. SUBMITTED BY: I hereby certify that the records to be disposed of are correctly represented below, that any audit requirements or Offer
to the State Historical Society Archives has been fully justified, and that further retention is not required for any litigation pending or
imminent. Documentation attached from Historical Society.
SIGNATURE:
NAME AND TITLE: BETHANY LANGVE, CLERK/TREASURER
DATE: 05/12/2020
5. LIST OF RECORD SERIES
NOTE: Attach any inventories or Excel spreadsheets to this form to help validate records destroyed.
a.
Retention
Schedule
Number
b.
Item number listed
on Retention
Schedule
c.
Record Series Title
d.
Retention in
months/years
e.
Inclusive
Dates
f.
Volume in
Cubic Feet
g.
Disposition Action
and Date
completed after
Authorization
RM8 3 PG 52 RM-8 ITEM 3: 1099'S 4 YEARS
2009-
2014 0.25
RM8
1 PG 45
RM-8 ITEM 1: BANK STATEMENTS
5 YEARS
2011-
2012
1
RM8
4 PG 54
RM-8 ITEM 4: MONTHLY TAX
DISTRIBUTIONS
5 YEARS
2010
1
RM8 13 PG 77
RM-8 ITEM 13: PAYROLL QUARTERLY
REPORTS (CONFIDENTIAL) 4 YEARS
2010-
2015 1
RM8
4 PG 54
RM-8 ITEM 4: MONTHLY TAX
DISTRIBUTIONS
5 YEARS
2011-
2013
1
RM8
4 PG 45
RM-8 ITEM 4: DAILY CASH
RECONCILIATION WATER OFFICE
5 YEARS
2011-
2012
1
RM8
7 PG 10
RM-8 ITEM 7: DOG LICENSES
3 YEARS
2015-
2017
0.25
RM8
4 PG 45
RM-8 ITEM 4: DAILY CASH
RECONCILIATION WATER OFFICE
5 YEARS
2013-
2015
6. DISPOSAL AUTHORIZATION: Disposal for the above listed
records is authorized. Any deletions or modifications are indicated.
Custodian/Records Manager
Name: Date:
Signature:
7. DISPOSAL CERTIFICATE: The above listed records have been
disposed of in the manner and on the date shown in column g.
Name and Title:
Signature:
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5. LIST OF RECORD SERIES-CONTINUED
NOTE: Attach any inventories or Excel spreadsheets to this form to help validate records destroyed.
a.
Retention
Schedule
Number
b.
Item number listed
on Retention
Schedule
c.
Record Series Title
d.
Retention in
months/years
e.
Inclusive
Dates
f.
Volume in
Cubic Feet
g.
Disposition Action
and Date
completed after
Authorization
RM8 4 PG 45
RM-8 ITEM 4: DAILY CASH
RECONCILIATION WATER OFFICE 5 YEARS
2013-
2014 0.5
RM8
5 PG 46
RM-8 ITEM 5: PURCHASE ORDER BOOK
5 YEARS
2010-
2013
0.5
RM8
1 PG 48
RM-8 ITEM1: A/R ACTIVITY REPORT
AMBULANCE (CONFIDENTIAL)
5 YEARS
2010-
2015
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Item Attachment Documents:
16. Resolution No. R20-26: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Disposal Of City
Records.
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R20-26 Disposal of City Records
RESOLUTION NO. R20-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE DISPOSAL OF CITY RECORDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel City Council previously set the retention schedules for
city records, as per Schedule 8 of the Montana State Local Government Records Committee,
Municipal Records Schedule; and
WHEREAS, certain city records constitute records that can be destroyed that are over
ten years old (RM60) and such records have been identified as ready for disposal as provided
on the attached retention schedules; and
WHEREAS, the adopted procedure to dispose of said records requires Council
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council of the City of Laurel has reviewed the attached listing of records
for disposal, and hereby directs the Clerk/Treasurer to proceed with the disposal of said records.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 12, 2020, by Council
Member Herr.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 12th
day of May 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 12th day of May 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Sam Painter Civil City Attorney
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Request for Records Disposal or Transfer Authorization
RM60
E-MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO: SOSLocalGovtRecCom@mt.gov OR Mail to the Local Government Records Committee, c/o Department of
Administration-Local Government Services, P.O. Box 200547, Helena, MT 59620-0547
*Confidential: The local government entity must determine if records are confidential or sensitive and mark accordingly.
ENTITY: PHONE: E-MAIL:
CONTACT:
ADDRESS: DISPOSAL NUMBER:
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4 4 Example: Bank Statements 10/2001 10/2002 X X
8 32 MR13 Example: Commission Records-Minutes 01/1950 10/1990 X X Microfilmed
12 41e Example: Marriage Licenses 08/1907 09/1972 X X
CITY OF LAUREL
BETHANY LANGVE
115 W 1ST ST LAUREL MT 59044
406-628-7431 EXT 2 CITYCLERK@LAUREL.MT.GOV
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8 1 45 BANK STATEMENTS 01/2009 12/2010
8 13 77 QUARTERLY PAYROLL REPORTS 2005 2009
8 5 46 PURCHASE ORDER BOOK 2005 2009
8 4 45 A/R ACTIVITY REPORTS AMBULANCE DEPT.2001 2011
INCLUDE SSN
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RM60 Rev 6 11/4/2015
In accordance with 2-6-1202, 7-5-2132, 7-5-4124 and 20-1-212 and upon the order of the governing body, we the undersigned affirm the records listed on this
disposal request are not subject to any litigation, legal or regulatory hold, and any financial records listed have been audited. See Notification on Central
Registry (Ten Year Rule) below. Typed name below is acceptable as the signature.
Authorized Local Government Representative:
Name:
Title:
Date: Phone:
Records Custodian:
Name:
Title:
Date: Phone:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUBCOMMITTEE SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR DISPOSAL APPROVAL
Department of Administration Committee Member:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Montana Historical Society Committee Member:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Local Government Committee Member:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
NOTIFICATION ON CENTRAL REGISTRY
Per MCA 2-6-1205, public records listed on this form that more than ten (10) years old and are approved for disposal may not be destroyed until they
have been listed on a central registry and offered to various agencies and the public for 60 days.
Request for Records Disposal or Transfer Authorization have been listed on the central registry.
Completed by
Name: Signature:
Unclaimed records may be disposed 60
days after this date:
TEN YEAR RULE:
Public records more than ten (10) years old approved for destruction may not be destroyed for 60 days after the date listed on the central registry.
Certificate of Transfer/Destruction/Disposition Comments
I hereby attest that I have destroyed, transferred or retained records as designated by the Local Government Subcommittee. If transferred, I have
noted in the “Comments” field above, the entity to which the records have been relocated.
Name: Title: Date:
Signature:
MAYOR
05/12/2020
CLERK/TREASURER
05/12/2020 406-628-7431 EXT 2
THOMAS C NELSON
406-628-8456 EXT 1
BETHANY LANGVE
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Item Attachment Documents:
17. Resolution No. R20-27: Resolution Approving Change Order #1 To The City’s Contract With
Hardrives Construction, Inc. Authorizing Additional Work For City Of Laurel’s 2020
Pavement Maintenance Project And To Authorize The Mayor To Sign Change Order
Documents On The City’s Behalf.
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R20-27 Change Order 2020 Pavement Maintenance Project Hardrives Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. R20-27
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CITY’S CONTRACT WITH
HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION, INC. AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL WORK FOR CITY OF
LAUREL’S 2020 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER DOCUMENTS ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel previously entered into a contract with Hardrives Construction, Inc.
for completion of the project known as the 2020 Pavement Maintenance Project; and
WHEREAS, the contract that was awarded was significantly less than the City’s available budget,
thus enabling the City to add additional work to the project while remaining within budget; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Engineers, KLJ, prepared the attached Change Order for the City Council’s
consideration and approval which details the additional work to be performed and the additional cost; and
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends approval of the Change Order since it is in the best interest of
the City to obtain the additional needed work while remaining within the original budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, the
Change Order, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are authorized to execute the Change Order and any further documents required to effectuate the Change
Order on the City’s behalf.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 12, 2020, by Council Member
________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 12th day of May 2020
APPROVED by the Mayor this 12th day of May 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Item Attachment Documents:
18. Ordinance No. O20-02: An Ordinance Amending Title 2 Chapter 2.60 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The City’s Police And Police Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO O20-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S POLICE AND POLICE COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by modifying
and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems within the City and to
remain in accordance with Montana law; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Chief of Police and Captain prepared the amendments below to the
Laurel Municipal Code to remain consistent and in accordance with the State of Montana’s Laws
adopted by the legislature and contained in the Montana Code Annotated (2019).
WHEREAS, the City’s Chief of Police and Captain prepared, reviewed, and is recommending the
following amendments for adoption into the existing Title 2 as noted herein.
Chapter 2.60
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.60.010 Mayoral authority.
2.60.015 Police arrest authority.
2.60.020 Composition and nomination of same.
2.60.030 Chief of police– Duties.
2.60.040 Assistant chief of police.
2.60.050 Police duties.
2.60.060 Special policemen.
2.60.070 040 Reserve and auxiliary police forcesOfficers Authorized.
2.60.045 Termination of Reserve Officers.
2.60.080 050 Reserve and auxiliaryAuxiliary Officers Authorized police forces– Police chief
authority.
2.60.090 060 Reserve and auxiliaryAuxiliary Officers police forces– Powers and duties.
2.60.100 070 Police commission– Appointment– Terms and conditions of office.
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2.60.110 Police commission– Rules and regulations.
2.60.120 Mayor to refer appointments.
2.60.130 Applicants– Examination required.
2.60.140 Presentation of charges– Police commission jurisdiction.
2.60.150 Police commission– Trial procedure.
2.60.170 Police commission decision– Enforcement– Appeal.
2.60.180 Suspension– Discharge– Power and authority.
2.60.190 Temporary police duty– Mayoral authority.
2.60.200 080 Police commission– Officers.
2.60.210 090 Police officers' retirement system.
2.60.010 Mayoral authority.
The mayor shall havehas charge of and supervision over the police department. The mayor
shall appoint all the members and officers of the department. Subject to the provisions of this
part, the mayor may suspend or remove any member or officer of the force. The mayor shall
make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this part, the other laws of the state, or the
ordinances of the city council, for the government, direction, He shall enforce the observance
of all ordinances that regulate the management, and discipline of the police force.
(Prior code § 2.20.010)
2.60.015 Police arrest authority
All police officers of the city of Laurel shall have the power to make arrests of persons
committing crimes or charged with crimes:
1. Within the limits of the city; and
2. Within five miles thereof; and.
3. Along the line of water supply of the city.
(Ord. 00-3, 2000)
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2.60.020 Composition and nomination of same.
The mayor shall nominate, and with the consent of council, appoint one chief of police, one
assistant chief of police, and such subordinate officers of the police force as may be required.
(Prior code § 2.20.020)
2.60.030 Duties Chief of police– Duties.
It is the duty of t (1) The chief of police:
A. To Shall execute and return all process issued by the city judge, or directed to him/her by
any legal authority, and to attend upon must be present and assist the city court regularly;
B. To Shall arrest all persons guilty of a breach of the peace or for the violation of any
municipal city ordinance, and bring them before the city judge for trial;
C. To haveMust have charge and control of all policemen police officers, subject to such rules
as that may be prescribed by resolution or ordinance, and to report to the council all
delinquencies or neglect of duty or official misconduct of policemen police officers for action
of the council; and
D. Shall perform other duties that the council may prescribe.
D.(2) The chief of police has the same powers as a constable in the discharge of his/her duties,
but he/she must not serve a process in any civil action or proceeding except when the city is a
party;.
E.(3) Quotas for investigative stops, citations, or arrests may not be established and may not
be used in evaluating police officers.To perform such other duties as the council may
prescribe.
(Prior code § 2.20.030)
2.60.040 Assistant chief of police.
The assistant chief of police shall be under the direct supervision and control of the chief of
police and shall, in the absence or disability of the chief of police, perform the duties of that
officer.
(Prior code § 2.20.040)
2.60.050 Police duties.
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The police officers of the city shall carry out the orders of their superior officers and observe
the rules and regulations prescribed for the discipline of the police force. Within the limits
prescribed by law, they shall do all things necessary for the preven tion and detection of crime
in the city.
(Prior code § 2.20.050)
2.60.060 Special policemen.
Whenever the mayor considers it necessary to increase the police force, he may employ
suitable persons as special policemen.
(Prior code § 2.20.060)
2.60.070 040 Reserve and auxiliary police forcesOfficers Authorized.
A local government may authorize reserve officers. A person who meets minimum standards
for appointment as a peace officer may be appointed as a reserve officer.The chief of police
shall recommend and the council shall approve membership in the reserve police force and the
auxiliary police force. The number of persons enrolled in the reserve police force and
auxiliary police force shall be set by the council.
(Prior code § 2.20.120)
2.60.045 – Termination Of Reserve Officers.
Reserve officers serve at the pleasure of the chief of police and may be terminated at any
time by the chief of police by written notification without any cause.
(Prior code § )
2.60.080 050 Reserve and auxiliary Auxiliary police forcesOfficers Authorized– Police
chief authority.
A local government may authorize auxiliary officers only on the orders and at the direction of
the chief law enforcement administrator of the local government.The chief of police shall be
responsible for the training and conduct of the reserve police force and auxiliary police force,
and shall prepare rules and regulations governing the conduct and use of such reserve police
force and auxiliary police force, subject to the approval of the mayor.
(Prior code § 2.20.130)
2.60.090 060 Reserve and auxiliary Auxiliary Officerspolice forces– Powers and duties.
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The reserve police force and auxiliary police forceAuxiliary Officers, under the direction of
the chief of police and the mayor, shall aid the regular police department in any manner the
police chief and mayor deem advisable in protection of the inhabitants and property of the
city. The reserve police force and auxiliary policemenAuxiliary Officers, when on duty, shall
have all the powers and be subject to the discipline of a regular police officer of the city
pursuant to state law.
(Prior code § 2.20.140)
2.60.100 070 Police commission– Appointment– Terms and conditions of office.
These code sections are supplementary to the provisions of Title 7, Chapter 32, Part 41,
MCA, and §7-32-4151 through §7-32-4164 as they relate to the authority, procedures, and
rules of the Police Commission. The mayor shall nominate, with the consent of the council,
three residents of the city, who shall have the qualifications required by law to hold a city
board to be known by the name of "police commission," and who shall hold office for three
years. One member of such board must be appointed annually at the first meeting of the
council in May of each year.
(Prior code § 2.20.150)
2.60.110 Police commission– Rules and regulations.
The police commission shall make rules and regulations necessary to implement and
administer the commission, not inconsistent with this code, and shall have such other and
further powers as is provided by ordinance or statute.
(Prior code § 2.20.160)
2.60.120 Mayor to refer appointments.
The mayor shall not make any appointment to the police force until an application for such
position on the police force has been filed with the mayor, and by him referred to the police
commission, and such applicant has successfully passed the examination required to be held
by the police commission and a certificate from the police commission filed with the mayor
that the applicant has qualified for such appointment.
(Prior code § 2.20.170)
2.60.130 Applicants– Examination required.
A. All applicants for positions on the police force, whose application shall have been referred
to the police commission, shall be required successfully to undergo an examination before the
police commission, and to receive a certificate from the commission that the applicant is
qualified for the appointment for the probationary period on the police force.
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B. The police commission shall examine all applicants as to their age, legal, mental, moral and
physical qualifications, and their ability to fill office as a member of the pol ice force. It shall
also be the duty of the police commission subject to the approval of the mayor, to make such
rules and regulations regarding such examinations not inconsistent with this code or the laws
of the state of Montana.
C. Any applicant who shall make any false statement to the police commission as to his age or
other qualifications required, at his examination before the police commission, shall be
subject to suspension or dismissal from the police force, after trial.
(Prior code § 2.20.180)
2.60.140 Presentation of charges– Police commission jurisdiction.
A. The police commission shall have the jurisdiction, and it shall hear, try and decide all
charges brought by any person or persons against any member or officer of the police
department, including any charge that such member or officer is incompetent, or by age or
disease, or otherwise, has become incapacitated to discharge the duties of his office, or has
been guilty of neglect of duty, or of misconduct in his office, or of conduct unbecoming a
police officer or has been found guilty of any crime, or whose conduct has been such as to
bring reproach upon the police force.
B. Any charge brought against any member of the police force must be in writing in the form
required by the police commission and a copy thereof must be served upon the accused officer
or member at least fifteen days before the time fixed for hearing such charge.
(Prior code § 2.20.190)
2.60.150 Police commission– Trial procedure.
A. The police commission shall hear, try and determine the charge according to the rules of
evidence applicable to courts of record in the state of Montana. The accused shall have the
right to be present at the trial in person and by counsel, and to be heard, and to give and
furnish evidence in his defense. All trials shall be open to the public.
B. The chairman, or acting chairman, of the police commission, shall have the power to issue
subpoenas, attested in its name, to compel the attendance of witnesses at the hearing and any
person duly served with a subpoena is bound to attend in obedience thereto, and the police
commission shall have the same authority to enforce obedience to the subpoena, and to punish
the disobedience thereof, as is possessed by a judge of the district court in like cases, provided
however, that punishment for disobedience is subject to review by the district court of
Yellowstone County.
C. The police commission shall, after the conclusion of the hearing or trial, decide whether the
charge was proven or not proven, and shall h ave the power, by a decision of a majority of the
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commission, to discipline, suspend, remove or discharge any officer who shall have been
found guilty of the charge filed against him.
(Prior code § 2.20.200)
2.60.170 Police commission decision– Enforcement– Appeal.
A. When a charge against a member of the police force is found proven by the board, the
mayor must make an order enforcing the decision of the board, and such decision or order
shall be subject to review by the district court of Yellowstone County on all questions of fact
and all questions of law.
B. The district court of Yellowstone County shall have jurisdiction to review all questions of
fact and all questions of law in a suit brought by any officer or member of the police force
within a period of sixty days after the decision of the police commission or order of the mayor
has been filed with the city clerk-treasurer.
(Ord. 02-9, 2002: Ord. 97-2 § 4 (part), 1997; prior code § 2.20.220)
2.60.180 Suspension– Discharge– Power and authority.
A. The mayor or chief of police, subject to the approval of the mayor, shall have the power to
suspend a policeman or any officer for a period of not exceeding ten days in any one month,
such suspension to be with or without pay as the order of suspension may determine. Any
officer suspended, with or without pay, is entitled to appeal such suspension to the police
commission and the commission shall hear, try and decide all charges brought by any person
or persons against any member or officer of the department.
B. No officer or member of the police force shall be discharged without a hearing or trial
before the police commission.
(Prior code § 2.20.230)
2.60.190 Temporary police duty– Mayoral authority.
The mayor shall have the power and authority at any time when he deems it expedient to
employ not to exceed two persons at one time for a period not to exceed thirty days to do
police duty who are not members of the police department.
(Prior code § 2.20.240)
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2.60.200 080 Police commission– Officers.
A. At the first regular meeting of the police commission in the month of May of each year,
following new appointments by the city council, the members of the police commission shall
select a chairman to serve a term of one year.
B. The police commission may employ a secretary or may designate one of its own
members to act as such. The secretary shall keep the minutes of the commission's
proceedings, shall be custodian of all papers pertaining to the business of the police
commission, shall keep a record of all examinations held, and shall perform such other duties
as the commission shall prescribe.
C. The city attorney shall be the legal adviser to the police commission, andcommission
and shall approve all action of the commission as to form.
(Prior code § 2.20.250)A. At the first regular meeting of the police commission in the month
of May of each year, following new appointments by the city council, the members of the
police commission shall select a chairman to serve a term of one year.
B. The police commission may employ a secretary or may designate one of its own members
to act as such. The secretary shall keep the minutes of the commission's proceedings, shall be
custodian of all papers pertaining to the business of the police commission, shall keep a record
of all examinations held, and shall perform such other duties as the commission shall
prescribe.
C. The city attorney shall be the legal adviser to the police commission, and shall approve all
action of the commission as to form.
(Prior code § 2.20.250)
2.60.210 090 Police officers' retirement system.
The police department of the city of Laurel, Montana, shall be under, subject to and within the
provisions of the municipal police officers' retirement system (statewide plan) laws of t he
state State of Montana, as set forth in Title 19, Chapters 2 and 9, M.C.A. and all amendments
thereto. The said police department retirement system shall be managed, conducted, governed
and controlled as in saidpursuant to state law and this section provided.
(Ord. 98-3 § 1, 1998)
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This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council and
approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 12, 2020,
by Council Member ___________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this ___ day of
________________, 2020, upon motion of Council Member __________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ___ day of _______________, 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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