THE 1282th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Council members Mrs. Williams, Mr. Roll, Mr. Bothman, Ms. Leckrone, Mr. McElmurry and Mr. Bischoff were present. City Attorney, Charles Evans and City Clerk/Treasurer, Glena L. Young were also present.
Phil Aspaw of the Libby Christian Church led us in prayer.
Mrs. Leckrone made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 2nd meeting with adjustments made by City Attorney, Charles Evans.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Variance – Jason and Melissa Beck; Mrs. Leckrone would like to see building staked out so the council can see exactly how close to the street it would be. Melissa Beck stated this could be done. A Special Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 5:30pm will be held to make a decision on the variance after the council has inspected the building layout.
Street Closure, Sandy Doubek; asked for a street closure for July 25 & 26 from 6pm to 2am for a street dance and August 15th for a street dance after the Igniters Car Show, from 10pm-2am. Mr. Roll made a motion to allow the street closures.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Amended Lot 5 Westland Subdivision – Public Hearing; Lisa Oedewalt presented the subdivision to the council. There were some DNRC recommendations. Lisa Oedewalt will email new updates to the City Clerk/Treasurer. The city will have until July 9th to make a decision.
Mr. Roll made a motion to pass Resolution 1700 & 1701 amending the city budget for FY-08.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Police Officer Mark Graziano took the Oath of office and was sworn in.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to pay claims and payroll for May 2008. Mr. Roll seconded the motion. Motion Passed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Safety Committee recommended stop signs be put at Cedar and Main and Wisconsin and 9th.
Police Chief Clay Coker gave a police report.
Fire Chief Tom Wood gave a fire report. Mr. Wood also told the council that the new fire grant would need a 5% match totaling $9000 and that the Rural Fire was donating $1400 toward the match money.
The Mayor read the written memo supporting local merchants that will be given to all city departments and volunteers.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Allen Olsen of 976 Hwy. 2 South spoke about the Tree Board not giving him a chance to quote prices on the trees they have purchased and that the city is purchasing wholesale and should not be because he is not a wholesalers but a retailer. He also stated that he does not believe that the city buying wholesale is legal.
Stu Crismore of 1314 Dakota, would like to see the tree board give the local merchants an opportunity to quote a price on trees for the city.
Trent Oelberg of Libby Revitalization wanted it made clear that they have not purchased any trees yet for the Mineral Ave. Revitalization.
Bill Cannane of 622 Michigan Ave. spoke on the fact that the cities local nurseries should be allowed to bid on trees for the city and that local businesses need to be kept aware of where they stand in the bid process.
Councilman Doug Roll would like to hear Vicky Lawrence, of the Tree Board, side of the story since she was not there to defend herself.
Stu Crismore made it clear that Blossom Boutique did not get a chance to make a bid or quote prices on the trees the Tree Board have purchased.
D.C. Orr of 1117 Nevada Ave. said this is not just the tree board we are talking about. He said the city does not have a policy for contracting & thinks there should be one.
Duane Williams of KLCB wanted to know what the bid requirement for the city is. He also stated that it may be legal for the city to purchase from a wholesale nursery.
Mayor Berget stated that anything over $25,000 is required to go out for bid.
R. Lethrude of 1232 Montana Ave. Wanted to thank the city for covering the foot bridge over Flower Creek. He also stated that the City Insurance Co. says they will not pay his claim unless the city was negligible, which he thinks the city was.
Trent Oelberg of Libby Revitalization would like a starting date for the Mineral Ave. project and would like the SID to move forward. The city lighting fund is to be used for Mineral Ave. project lighting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35pm by Mayor Berget
Mayor Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer
SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 @ 5:30
Councilman Doug Roll called the meeting to order and 5:34pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Bothman, Mr. Roll, Mr. McElmurry & Mr. Bischoff were present. City Clerk/Treasurer Glena L. Young was also present. Ms. Leckrone, Mayor Berget and City Attorney Charles Evans were absent.
Variance – Jason and Melissa Beck; Mr. McElmurry made a motion to approve the variance.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Roll adjourned the meeting at 5:40pm and opened the working committee meeting.
WORKING COMMITTEE
The Mineral Avenue Streetscape was discussed. It was decided to put the SID-Streetscape on the next agenda and make a decision at that time.
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Doug Roll, Councilman
Glena L. Young, City Clerk
THE 1283rd REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Councilman Doug Roll called the meeting to order at 7:02pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council members Mrs. Williams, Mr. Roll, Mr. Bothman, Mr. McElmurry and Mr. Bischoff were present. City Supervisor, Dan Thede and City Clerk/Treasurer, Glena L. Young were also present. Ms. Leckrone and City Attorney, Charles Evans was absent. Mayor Berget attended the meeting late due to another engagement.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to accept the minutes from the Regular Meeting June 2, 2008 and Special Meeting June 9, 2008.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Streetscape, Trent Oelberg; Mr. Bischoff made a motion to proceed with the Mineral Ave. Streetscape project and the SID.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. Bothman made a motion to amend Resolution 1699 to strike, specifically excepting where the Subway is located, so that the Subway will be included in the SID.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to include the 5% interest in the public notice for the SID, using Glena Young’s, version.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to accept the recommendations of the committee on the new Business License Ordinance.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
It was decided that the ordinance needs to be updated and presented at the next council meeting for approval.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to approve Amended Lot 5 Westland Subdivision.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
Fireworks display, Kelly & Ronda O’Brien; Mr. Bothman made a motion to approve Fireworks display on June 27, 2008 during Logger Days.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to pass Resolution # 1702, lighting budget for streetscape.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to pass Resolution #1703, budget amendment.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Variance, Catherine Kinniburgh; Mr. Bothman made a motion to grant a variance to Catherine Kinniburgh to have a business of buying and shipping edible mushrooms from 1217 Main Avenue, Libby.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Kootenai Heritage Council, Greg Woods; Street Closure to film a commercial for the Libby Volunteer Fire Dept. and Libby Volunteer Ambulance, tabled until next council meeting July 7, 2008 due to change of date on request.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Councilman Doug Roll turned over the meeting to Mayor Berget upon his arrival.
Little Libby, song by Tom Bellacosa; Mr. Roll made a motion to pay Mr. Bellacosa $100.00 for recording costs for the Little Libby song and the rights to re-record and sell if the city wishes.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Additional gallons of water, June thru August; The council agreed, per meeting last year, that the additional gallons of water would 2000 gallons from June thru August 2008. No decision was made on the tax liens.
Mr. Roll made a motion to approve the update on the Personnel Policy concerning compensation time.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the three year contract for Auditor Nicole Noonan, to perform the City’s audits.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to accept the County Dog Control agreement.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HEAR THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm by Mayor Berget
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Mayor Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer