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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11.16.1976I! Minutes of the City Council of Laurel November L6, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lazrrel, Mantana, was held in the Council Chambers, and called. tcs order by Mayvr L. M. Yavetich, at 7:00 o'clock, P.M. on Tuesday, November 16, 1976. Upon taking roll-call, the following aldermen answered present: Tom Hard Gay Easton Tom Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers -Sue Carter Ervin Metzger E.H. Ebersviller, Sr. Herman Michael The minutes of the previous meeting of November 3rd, were read. Dick Metzger asked that the minutes be changed from 6 garbage cans lost an Halloween night to only 1 garbage can lost. With this correction, motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Metzger that the minutes be approved. Motion carried. Certain reports of the City of Laurel, Montana, were presented for approval as follows: City Clerk's Cash report and City Clerk's trial balance for the month of October.. Motion was made by Metzger and seconded by Michael that these reports be approved. Motion carried. ~..T._~.r,.F.~,~,.. _ ,,...__w . _ ,..._e ~ Resolution No. 1573 was presented as yfollaws:~-This being the time and place advertised for the vacation of land in hageman subdivision. RESOLUTION NO. 1573, BEING A RESOLUTION VACATING LANDS IN HAGEMAN SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH MONTANA AVENUE FROM A POINT 75 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF 2ND STREET SOUTH TO A POINT IN PLIGNMENT WITH THE NORTHERLY MARGIN OF NTH STREET SOUTH AND 2ND AND 3rd STREETS SOUTH FROM 1ST AVENUE SOUTH TO THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF SOUTH MONTANA AVENUE, LAUREL, MONTANA. Motion was made by Metzger and seconded by Michael. that Resolution Ncs. 1573 be passed and adopted. Motion carried. Herman Michael reported that we need at least a dozen more garbage I cans but we are short of money. The Mayor stated that there would be no buying until after we get our tax money. Dick can order whatever garbage cans are necessary with the stipulation that they will not be paid for until after Jan. 1st. Michael reported that Western Drug is still very unhappy with the new garbage system. Also reported that Thriftways is not cutfing their boxes. It was suggested that possibly the business district be contracted out to a private collector. The Street and Alley Committee to look into this matter. Michael reported on the curb,•qutter and sidewalk in Casa Linda Sub- division on 9th Street and 8th Ave. The driveway on 9th street is wrong and lays across the city's one foot access strip. The city can force the property owner to tear it out and put it in right. They will also have to put in cuxb and gutter on 8th ave. at their own expense. After discussion, motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Carter that curb and gutter be put in on 8th ave. and that the city maintain the one foot access strip. Motion carried. The developer should ~ be forced to put in curb and gutter before annexation. Dave Powers asked that the council adopt the uniform fire codes. Kilpatrick presented and read the following Ordinance in its enti~~ty. ORDINANCE NO. 628 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. Motion was made by Kilbatrick and seconded by Ebersviller that Ordinance No. 628 be presented for ~ the~lst reading and that notice of intent to adapt be published in the Laurel. Outlook with final passage on December 21st. Motion carried. Dave Powers asked that the Mayor appoint Tom Ludwig to the Fire Dept. Motion was made by Ebersviller and seconded by Easton that Ludwig be appointed to the Fire Department. Motion carried. Montee reported on the mail bt~xes in the middle of the sidewalk in MaLit subdivision. He stated that this is an unsitely aria and also a hazard. This matter referred to the street and alley committee to talk to the post-master to see what can be worked out. Kilpatrick reported that the 1'ublie Safety Committee is still working on the matter of wires across the sidewalk. Kilpatrick stated that the Police Committee would like to go on record that they felt the Harlan Russell situation was not handled properly. Kilpatrick. presented and 'read the following Ordinance in its entirety. ORDINANCE 1VO. 629 BEING AN ORDINANCE PR,C}HIBITING PARKING OF CAMP TRAILERS AND OTHER CHATTELS. Sue Carter asked why i~ has to b~ stored in the back yard. Why can't it be in the front yard when this is your own proper~Ey. After discussion, motion was made by Kilgatricls and seconded by Michael that Ordinance No. 629 be presented for the Zst reading with this matter to be solved at the next reading. Motion carried. T-- I I i I , , v.., n A C ~ _ Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Kilpatrick reported that,~aa~se~ is building a house in Murray Heights that is not in the city limits and he does not have a building permit. City attorney stated that:-3~a~tsey is planning on bringing this property into the city. Dick Metzger asked who would be responsible for our equipment when we rent it out if there is an accident. Attorney stated that he didn't think our insurance would cover anything like this. After discussion, motion was made by Michael and seconded by Carter that we not allow any equipment rental except in a great emergency and then only under city supervision. Motion carried. Beven reported that at the water committee meeting it was suggested that all new buildings or dwellings be responsible for the cost of installing new water meters and meter loops. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Metzger to accept the recommendation of the water committee upon approval of the Public Service Commission. Motion carried. Clerk to contact Dave McCullough and ask him to include this request in his presentation to the Public Service Commission. Beven reported on the water line and fire hydrant on So. 4th Street between West Ave. and South 8th Ave. Beven stated tha~E he has asked Mt. Plains Development to share the cost of the line up to $4,700.00. Beven stated that Twomey has everything in for the water plant grant and the money should be released momentarily. Ebersviller reported on the wage negotiations. He stated that the overall increase was 11~$ and they budgeted 15$. They have set up the job classification and everyone will get a raise but some will be bigger than others. Motion was made by Ebersviller and seconded by Easton to accept the recommendation of the committee. Louie stated that he felt the downstairs office deserves an explanation. Metzger stated that maybe the council would like to see a copy of the classification before it is passed. Motion carried with the addendum for the office force to be passed at the nest meeting. Resolution No. 1574 giving the Mayor the authority to sign the contract was presented as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1574 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND UNION LOCAL #316, SAID AGREEMENT RELATING Z'O THE WORKING AGREEMENT. Motion was made by Eb~rsviller and seconded by Michael that Resolution No. 1574 be passed and adopted. Motion carried. Ebersviller stated that he would like to n~a9ce a motion that the aldermen and Mayor be given a 15~ raise. $20.00 per month for the aldermen and $60.00 per month for the Mayor. Motion died for lack of a second. Ebersviller said that he would like to see the entire wage package passed at this time. He feels if the entire package is not passed that the last four months were a waste of time. After discussion, motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michael that the entire wage package be passed. Motion carried. Ebersviller stated that he was gone for 3 weeks during the negotiations ana Arvin rietzger taoK over or nim ana aia an exceptional fop. ne wvulc~ ~~Ke to thank him personally. Louie read a letter from HKM regarding our application for water rights. Robert Olson from the Laurel Rifle Club appeared before the council regarding their lease. Olson stat~;d that according to their present lease the only part of Riverside Park they have access to is the old boy scout building. The Rod and Gun Club now hold the lease on the range. It was suggested that a new lease be drawn up and the old one terminated. The new lease would spell out the description of the property. Also the lease would automatically be broken in a y~:ar if some attempt is not made to fix the building. The Mayor stated that when the new dressing rooms go up at the park they should put up a building for park maintenance and shop. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michael that the Park Commission, Rifle Club, Rod and Gun Club and the City Attorney get together and set up a lease that is suitable to all. Motion carried. Them being no further business to come before the council at this time, motion was duly made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Sharon Herman, Deputy City Clerk -w----- ---r,--~ ~ i Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Approved by the Mayor and passed b '.ty Coun '1 of the City of Laurel., Montana, this 7th day of December, 9 6 ouis tick, Mayor ATTEST: r ~ /aLc.vr+- orothy P. undy, City Clerk i i i i 1 i I i I I I ---r---- T-_____,~i~.___ i