THE 1296TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009 @ 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roll called the meeting to order @ 7:01pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
All council members were present. City Supervisor, Dan Thede and City Clerk/Treasurer Glena Hook were also present. City Attorney, Chuck Evans arrived at 7:30pm.
Prayer was given by Reverend Kevin Lindgren, of the Assembly of God Church.
Officer Terry Watson was sworn in by Mayor Roll.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to except the minutes from December 16, 2008 meeting with corrections.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery & Parks; The committee made a recommendation to increase the cost of the burial plots. The council decided that the increase recommended by the committee was low and decided to discuss the increase further before making a decision. The Niche Wall agreement is being held for changes.
Lights, Streets and Sidewalks; The committee stated that the ordinance concerning snow removal from the sidewalks needs to be enforced. Dan Thede is looking into lighting for the back parking lot of the City Hall Building.
Water-Sewer; Committee reported that the pick-up used by the water supervisor is broken down.
Police; Report given by Chief Clay Coker.
Fire; Mayor Roll will get a fire department report from Tom Wood.
Personnel; Committee is working on updating personnel policy.
Budget & Finance; Will be discussed at the Council Retreat.
Ordinance & Resolution; There was nothing to report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The council is holding the Niche Wall agreement until changes the council feels necessary can be made to it.
The committee recommended an increase in the cost of burial plots. The council feels the increase recommended needs to be discussed further at the Council Retreat.
The Water/Sewer committee made a recommendation not to allow a reduced rate for the hook-up fees asked for by Ted Werner.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to accept the committee’s recommendation.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
The council feels the increase in salary for the Council President needs to be looked into by City Attorney, Chuck Evans for any legal matters that may prevent the increase from being legal.
NEW BUSINESS
Lisa Oedewaldt gave a report on the proposed subdivisions. The council decided to wait until the second meeting in January 2009 before making a decision on whether to approve the subdivisions. City Attorney, Chuck Evans is to look into recreational lots in the City to see if a recreational lot in the City would meet City Ordinances and Regulations.
Mr. Bothman made a motion to approve Emergency Snow Ordinance #1719.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to approved Resolution # 1720 increasing the water budget to pay for attorney fees incurred during the negotiations for the agreement between International Paper and the City of Libby.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mrs. Williams made a motion to approve payroll and claims for December 2008.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to change the second council meeting of the month from the third Tuesday to the third Monday of the month.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Kootenai Towing would like to be on a list for towing vehicles for the City. Mayor Roll will check to see what we need to do. Chief Coker stated that the County has a list to call for towing.
Mayor Roll would like to thank the City Road Crew for all their hard work on the snow removal this season and stated he was proud of them.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Trent Oelberg, stated that there are two different parties that are interested in using the Fred Brown Pavillion and that some kind of schedule needs to be established. The council will discuss this at the Council Retreat.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm
________________________________
Mayor Doug Roll
Attest:
City Clerk /Treasurer Glena L. Hook
COUNCIL RETREAT MINUTES 1/10/2009 9:00AM @ THE VENTURE INN
The Libby City Council met on January 10, 2009 at the Venture Inn at 9:00am.
Present were council members, Bill Bischoff, Walt McElmurry, Lee Bothman, DC Orr, Charlene Leckrone and Peggy Williams. Mayor Roll, City Clerk/Treasurer Glena Hook, Street Supervisor Corky Pape, City Supervisor Dan Thede, Commissioner Tony Berget and Western News reporter Canda Harbaugh were also present.
Some of the subjects that were discussed were as follows; City Attorney, Charles Evans accident, Growth Plan, EPA cleanup, spraying of weeds, Cemetery, Infrastructure, City Loans, Budgets, Machinery & Equipment renewal and City man power used for in kind services. These were discussions only and no decisions were made.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:00pm.
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Mayor Doug Roll
Attest;
City Clerk/Treasurer, Glena L. Hook
THE 1297TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 @ 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roll called the meeting to order @ 7:05pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Orr, Ms. Leckrone, Mr. McElmurry and Mr. Bischoff were present. City Clerk/Treasurer Glena Hook was also present. Mr. Bothman, City Attorney, Chuck Evans and City Supervisor Dan Thede were absent.
Mrs. Williams made a motion to accept the minutes from November 7, 2008 meeting, January 5, 2009 regular meeting and January 10, 2009 Council Retreat.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery & Parks; Committee is still working on cemetery fees and pavilion fee schedule.
Lights, Streets and Sidewalks; NA
Water-Sewer; Mr. McElmurry stated that he found a 2003 3/4ton truck for the water plant for $15,000 dollars. Ms. Leckrone made a motion to buy the truck out of the water budget.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Police; NA
Fire; NA
Personnel; NA
Budget & Finance; NA
Ordinance & Resolution; NA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The council stated that City Attorney, Chuck Evans is working on the changes in Niche Wall agreement.
The committee is still working on the cemetery fee increase.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to deny The Bentgrass Overview Subdivision.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to approve The Amended Lot 14, Block D, Jonston’s Acre Tracts Subdivision with the conditions and recommendations of the County Planner.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to approve The Cedar Heights, Amended Pineview Tracts, Block 1, Lots 5-9 with the conditions and recommendations of the County Planner.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
The Council President salary increase is to be put on the next agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Eric Drake, 208 W. Spruce St, requested a 1 yr. variance to start an archery sales business.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to grant a 1yr. variance to Eric Drake at 208 W. Spruce St.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Bill Patten of 142 Rawlings Rd. presented the new hospital plans to the council. They will need road abandonments for a portion of 2nd St. and Dakota. Mayor Roll will get the information to City Attorney, Chuck Evans.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
The council decided to meet with the EPA on February 11, 2009 in the council chambers @ 5:30pm.
The council decided to have a Growth Policy Training Workshop on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 @ 5:30pm in the council chambers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Bischoff announced that an Air Quality meeting would be held in the Little Theater on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 7:00pm.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Bill Canane thanked the Mayor for his efforts on getting the EPA to finish cleaning up Libby.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm.
________________________________
Mayor Doug Roll
Attest:
City Clerk /Treasurer Glena L. Hook