Mr. McElmurry moved to accept the minutes from the June 5, 2006 regular meeting and the June 12, 2006 and June 14, 2006 special meetings as presented.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

The first reading for Ordinance No. 1663 Creating a Shade Tree Committee was done.

OLD BUSINESS

Council Rules & Procedures – Part III, Section 4, Affirmative Vote was discussed again. Mr. Roll still strongly felt the wording should be changed to reflect the correct meaning of what constitutes a quorum.

Tungsten Holdings requested a meeting at the location of the alley that they requested to be abandoned. As the council voted to allow the alleyway entrance to be blocked to deter traffic, there was some confusion as to why Tungsten still wanted to meet. As the council agreed, Tungsten Holdings representatives needed to be in attendance at the council meeting to discuss their concerns and to include the public in comment.

Ms. Leckrone moved to submit a letter to deny abandonment of the alley.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

Possible approval of a letter regarding annexation as a condition of continued utility service was discussed. It was explained that if a property owner does not choose to disconnect from services, they give up the right to fight annexation should it be proposed at a later date.

Ms. Leckrone moved to accept the letter with two changes with the intent not to send the letter  to property owners until the decision is made to annex.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

Mr. Bischoff moved to send the letter written by City Attorney Charles Evans regarding annexation to all property owners in the Cabinet View Heights area.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

Negotiations for the streetscape plan with the engineering firm WGM is scheduled for Friday, July 14, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Fuel, gravel and asphalt bids for fiscal year 2006-07 were awarded. Moore Oil received bid for gas, diesel and propane. Kootenai Paving received the bid for asphalt. Remp Sand and Gravel received the bid for crush.

Moore Oil, Inc. for unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel: (as of 6/16/06)

Unleaded                   Diesel                       Propane

Gasoline                    Fuel

Supply Rack                    Missoula                    Tacoma                       Billings

Posted Price                       2.1725                       2.045

Discount (if any)                  0.000                         0.0000                      0.0000

Freight to Libby                    .0916              .          .2442

State Tax                              .27                             .2775

DST Fee/Super Fund Fee     .0075                         .2775

Subtotal 2.5416                  2.5742                         .995

Minimum Mark up at 7%       N/A                            N/A                         N/A

Additional Margin                 .05¢/gal                      .05¢/gal                  10.0¢/gal

City Service Valcon             Option 1: Rack price                $1.28 per gallon for propane.

Golden State Oil for unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel: (as of 6/16/06)

Unleaded          Diesel

Gasoline            Fuel

Tax Paid           $2.8290           $2.8821

Kootenai Paving: Prices in effect until December 31, 2006. January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 subject to reflection of increase in raw materials.

Asphalt paving machine with operator and screedman;             $185.00 per hour

(For non Prevailing Wage) if Prevailing Wages add                   $  30.00 per hour

Requires 1 hour prior and 1 hour after production            8 Hour Minimum Rental

Paving Roller with operator                                                    $  68.00 per hour

(For non Prevailing Wage) if Prevailing Wages add                   $  20.00 per hour

4 hour Minimum Rental

Asphalt Laborer (Raker/Shoveler)                                              $  45.00 per hour

(For non Prevailing Wage) if Prevailing Wages add                   $  20.00 per hour

Equipment Transport                                                                     $  80.00 per hour

(For non Prevailing Wage) if Prevailing Wages add                   $  20.00 per hour

Asphalt Emulsion Grade CRS-2P                                               $405.00 per ton

34-ton minimum with 2 hr. unload time.    Excess unloading at $105/hour

Bearcat Computerized Asphalt Distributor                                $125.00 per hour

8 hour minimum

City Furnished Aggregates Cold Mixed Asphalt             $59.70 per ton

2 inch thickness Type ‘B’(3/4’) or Type S-1 (1/2”) Hot Mix Asphalt:

Less than 3000 SF (500 SF Min.)                          $   2.50 per Square Foot

3000 or more SF                                                       $   1.70 per Square Foot

Alternate Item: Produce Hot Mixed Asphalt Concrete

Loaded into City Trucks                                                      $41.00 per ton

If produced with City furnished aggregates                              $6.75 per ton

Ongoing plant operations                                                       5 ton minimum

Remp Sand & Gravel, Inc.

5/8 minus crushed gravel                                                  $  4.35 per cubic yard

3/8 minus crushed chips                                                    $14.50 per cubic yard

Mr. Roll moved to accept the bids from Moore Oil, Kootenai Paving and Remp Sand and Gravel as submitted.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

Debi Davidson, spokesperson for the Dream It Do It campaign appeared before the City Council requesting funds of $2500 for food items during the two-day seminar scheduled for August 14 and August 15, 2006. As this was an unexpected request for funds, the council tabled the decision until the special meeting scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2006.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Cemetery/Parks  – The water line is ready to be tied into at River Front Park. Mr. McElmurry was asked to have Chris Swenson start weed spraying in the cemetery.

City/County Liaison  – Mayor Berget requested the city clerk to submit a thank you letter to the County regarding their gift of the dump truck.

Fire  – Mr. Roll reported all was quiet for the month.

Building/Industrial Park  – None.

Insurance  – Mr. McElmurry reported he received a letter from the Union pertaining to a request for a meeting regarding insurance.

Personnel  – None

Police  – None.

Resolution/Ordinance  – None.

Water  – Mr. McElmurry reported the water tank tested out fine.

Sewer/Lights  – None.

Streets/Alleys  – Mr. Roll reported the pump at the river survived the floods and is operating.

Sidewalks/curbs  – Mr. Bothman reported he has received several requests for sidewalk repair and is waiting for the budget to be approved before awarding any funds.

Budget/Finance  – Budget meetings are scheduled for Monday, July 12 and July 14.

Judicial  – Judge Briggs will be gone the week of July 17  – 21, 2006. Marlene Herreid will substitute.

Union Negotiations  – None.

RC&D  – None.

Ms. Leckrone moved to pay the claims as presented.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion carried.

HEAR THE PUBLIC

Anthony J. Berget, Mayor

Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk

SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL JULY 12, 2006 – 6 p.m.

The budget meeting convened at 6:02 p.m. Present were council members Roll, Leckrone, Bothman, Bischoff, McElmurry, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk Chris Erickson. Also present was Corky Pape, Public Works Supervisor. Absent was Council Member Crismore.

Fiscal year 2006-07 budget items were discussed. No action was taken.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk

SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL JULY 17, 2006 – 6 p.m.

Mayor Berget called the special meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll was called. Present were council members Roll, Leckrone, Bothman, Bischoff and McElmurry, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk Chris Erickson. Absent was Council Member Crismore.