HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08.16.19771V.~i~.utes of the City ~auncil o~ Laurel
August Z6, 1977
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
was held in the Council Chambers and was called to order by Mayor Larry D.
Herman, at 7:00 o'clock, P.M., on Tuesday, August 16, 1977.
ROLL CALL• -
Council Members present: Albert Ehrlick Harald Burns
Thomas Kilpatrick Donald Meyers
Charles ltadgers Ronald Massey
Ccsuncil Members absent: Susan Carter Ervin Metzger
INVOCATION:
Invocation given by the Rev. I. Carl Koons.
CORRESPONDENCE•
Letter of Resignation from Carl Koons, Ambulance Director, effective
September 15, 1977. Copy of fetter attached.
Motion by Alderman Kilpatrick: To accept Carl Koons' resignation and a letter of thanks be written him. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick.
Carried. '
MAYOR ` S APgOINTMEN'1'S
Ambulance Committee: To be approved far 2 year. terms. Committee to select their own chairman.
Marshall Huntington
Charles Rodgers
Gay Easton
Ray Sandman
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick: Ta approve these appointments. Seconded
by Alderman Meyers. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL BONDS FOR CENEX:
This being the time and place advertised for the public hearing on the Industrial Bonds for Cenex, the following Resolution was presented and read by
title only.
RESOLUTION NO. 1631
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT AND REVENUE BONDS UNDER TITLE 11, CHAPTER 41,
R.C.M. 1947, AS AMENDED; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING FARMERS UNION CENTRAL EXCHANGE INCORPORATED PROJECT ATQD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS THEREFOR.
blotian by Alderman Ehrlick: To approve Resolution No. 1631. Seconded
by Alderman Meyers. Carried.
Memorandum of Agreement was presented and read by the City Attorney.
Motion by Alderman Meyers: Ta enter into a Memorandum of Agreement.
Seconded by Alderman Surns. Carried.
BIDS ON GARBAGE TRUCK.
Alderman Rodgers reported that after advertising for bids on the Leach
garbage packer, we received the fallowing bids:
Black Hi11s Refuse Co.-------------------------$26,600.00
D. & F. Sanitation Service---------------------$17,755.00
Madan by Alderman Meyers: To accept the bid from B7.ack Hills Refuse
Co. in the amount o£ $26,600.00. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Upon Taking call call vote, a13. aldermen present voted "Yes". Motion carried.
Murr Isaacs directed to draw up specifications far a new truck for a backup unit
for the City.
Mi~.ute~ of the City ~aunc~l of Laurel
RIVERSIDE PARK INSURANCE:
Alderman Massey reported on the Riverside Park Ins. which expixes
Aug. 22, 1977. He would like authority f6r his committee to aec~a~ which
insurance to go with. Milbank Mutual would cost approximately $1400.00 which
is a raise of about $70.00.
Motion by Alderman Massey:. That the Public Building and Property
Committee be given authority ~o enter into an insurance contract. Seconded
by Alderman Ehrlick.
Ameridm~nt by Alderman Massey:_ To stick with Milbank Mutual Ins. at a cast of approximately $1400.00 unless the clubs come up with some-
thinq better before Friday. Seconded by Alderman Burns. Motion
carried.
EtAILROAD T~i~T€S
Discussion regarding blocking the railroad tracks to the southside
all at the same time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick: That the minutes of the Finance Committee
meeting dated Auc3'. 7, 1977, be accepted. Seconded by Alderman Rodgers. Carried.
POLICE COMMITTEE•
Motion by Alderman Rodgers: .That the minutes of the Police Committee
meeting dated Aug. 10, 1977 be accepted. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried.
MINU2'ES
Minutes of the regular meeting of 8-2-77 approved as corrected. Minutes
of the Special meetings of 8-3-77 and 8-8-77 approved as written..
REPORTS:
City Clerk's Cash report, City Clerk's Trial Balance and the City
Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of July presented for approval.
Motion by Alderman-Rodgers: To approve these reports. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlck. Carried.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Discussion by Inez Vaughn, Dick Metzger, Walter Reiter and Carl Koons.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
I Permission for Alderman Kilpatrick to leave the state was granted.
DOGS;
Alderman Burns suggested putting a notice at the Police Station and at
City Hall stating that dogs that are picked up wi11 be destroyed a€ter 72 hours.
Discussion regarding the speed limit an West Main St. Murr Isaacs
stated that he has asked for a tra€fc study and count in this area. This
matter referred to the chief of Police anc~ the Police Committee.
Alderman Meyers reported that a film will be shown 8-17-77 at 5:00
o'clock on sewer.
There being no further business to come before the council. at this
time, the meeting was adjourned.
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Sharon Herman, Deputy City C~.erk
Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana, this 6th day of September, 1977.
Larry D. Herman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Doroth~r P Bundy, Czty Clerk
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August 16 1977
.~ionorable Larry Berman
Mayor
City of Laurel. Montana 59U44
Dear Mayor Herman:
After serving as the director of the Laurel Ambulance Service for the past 3
years, and being associated-with the ambulance since our arrival to Laurel in May, 1974 I am resigning as Director to be effective S@ptember 15, 1977. I have accepted a~call
from cur Church in Odgen, IItah to be their Pastor and will be moving.
I would like to thank you-and your City Council for allowing me to serve as the
Director of the Ambulance service, and I will miss working with each of you. We have
worked hard to bring to the people of Laurel and the adjoining areas the best in ambu- lance care, and up to date equipment. T am very proud of my ambulance staff and recom-
mend them to you very highly. They are fine people to work with.
I also want to thank your ambulance committee for allowing me to run the ambulance
service as I have seen fit for the best interest of the City of Laurel.
We have come to love Laurel and its people and will mis$ you all. My prayer for
you is that there will continue to be a growing unity for those who serve as the elected
and appointed officials of the City.
Sincerely Yours, ,
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J. Carl Koons
Ambulance Director
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M I N U T E S
Finance Committee
Date August 1~ 1977 Time ?:00 pm
PlacE of meeting? City Ha]~,
A. Members present: Chairman Erin Metzger
Tom Alberti Sue Carters Duane Behm F
B. Others present : Lary D. Herman, Mayer
A ouori:m C 3 or more present, the followin~* action was taken by the committee:
1) M~onthly claims approved.
Vote: _yeS !no
2; Janitorial Exnens88 at police station discussed. Committee feels they-are too hi h.
Vote : ` .`yes ` -no
i Vote : _yeS _no
5) vote: _yeS _no
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Res ecfifully submitted:
..rtr -"1~ie~zger ~ .
Member
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Pbl~,ce Conunission Committee
Date Au st 10 1 s.._ 97? Time ? :3~` 0 p.m. ~
Place of meetirn~ Safety Complex
A. Members present: Chairman
Charles Gib~.in~ Mary Inez Faughn
B. Others present:
' A uorum 4 (3 or more) present. the followin~* action was taken by the committee:
1) Police Conm~3,ttee invitation: Charles (3iblin mo~v~ed to accepts M~2'Y Inez Vaughn
secoruled. Passed. Agreed to meet with conm~ittee any time
Vote : 2 yes ~ no 2)
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3) ~ Vote: _yes _no
fit) Vote: yes _no
5) ~ Vote : _yes _no ~
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