THE 1242nd REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON APRIL 4, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Berget called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Leckrone, Bothman, Crismore, Huntsberger, McElmurry, Roll, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede, City Attorney Scott Spencer and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present.
Mr. Roll moved to accept the minutes as presented from the March 7, 2005 and regular meeting and the March 21, 2005 special meeting.
Mr. McElmurry seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Crismore handed out information concerning the WebCam issue to Council members.
NEW BUSINESS
Libby Woodworks issue was tabled until the April 18, 2005 special public hearing meeting.
Libby Logger Days request for funds was tabled until the special public hearing meeting scheduled for April 18, 2005.
Montana Float presented a proposal to the Budget and Finance Committee requesting restructuring of the certificate of deposit currently on file at the First National Bank. The group would like to convert the guarantee to a loan for expansion, which will give them more latitude for business expansion. A public hearing was scheduled for April 18, 2005. Mayor Berget expressed his gratitude to John Johansson of First National Bank for his assistance in the matter.
A public hearing is scheduled for April 18, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Johnston Acres Project. Due to unforeseen expenses and change orders with the project, a budget amendment will be considered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS – Mr. Huntsberger reported park group representatives attended a skatepark meeting with Dan Miller and the kids that are interested in participating in the project. The trail group is moving forward on obtaining a grant for the bridge decking.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON – The EPA woodstove program was discussed. Chris Swenson who is certified to spray weeds will begin the project on April 15th.
FIRE – No report.
BUILDING/INDUSTRIAL PARK – Ms. Leckrone inquired about the sprinkler system at the industrial park by the river.
INSURANCE – Mayor Berget announced that Bob Worthington, CEO for MMIA, will be present at a meeting scheduled for April 25, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
PERSONNEL – None.
POLICE – Police Chief Clay Coker gave the March report.
RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE – None.
WATER – None.
SEWER/LIGHTS – The Helen’s Huckleberry business has requested to be granted a variance regarding the sewer situation. The Committee will make the decision.
STREETS/ALLEYS – The Johnston Acres project is moving forward. The annual alley cleanup is scheduled for May 2005. An ad will be placed in the local papers.
SIDEWALKS/CURBS – Lee Bothman said the sidewalk and handicap access was completed at the Achievements location.
BUDGET/FINANCE – Mayor Berget reminded the Council that a new budget year is quickly approaching.
JUDICIAL – None.
UNION NEGOTIATIONS – The first union negotiation meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
RC & D – None.
KRDC – None.
LADC – None.
CAG – None.
TAG – None.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS – None.
EDUCATION – None.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC COORDINATOR – None.
Ms. Leckrone moved to approve payment of the claims as per the claims approval list.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
HEAR THE PUBLIC – None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk
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A PUBLIC HEARING/SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY WAS HELD APRIL 18, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
Mayor Berget called the public hearing to order at 6:35 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Leckrone, Crismore, Roll, Bothman, McElmurry, Huntsberger, City Attorney Scott Spencer, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present.
Mr. Berget explained the Council would discuss the issues regarding the budget amendment proposal and public comment would take place before any action or motions from the City Council.
The purpose of the public hearing was to obtain public comments regarding the amendment of the 2004-05 fiscal year budget to accommodate the following: Redistributing monies from the Enterprise Funds to Construction and Engineering Funds in the Water and Sewer budgets to support costs associated with establishing water and sewer mains within the Johnston Acres Subdivision construction project; allocating $1,000 from the Parks budget to be granted to the Libby Logger Days for purchase of event equipment; and, allocating $700 to the Local Government Review Board for Operating Costs.
Public comment was taken from Jim Rostorfer regarding clarification of enterprise funds.
Mr. Bothman moved to amend the water and sewer fiscal year 2005-06 budget.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Huntsberger moved to allocate $1000 from the parks budget to grant to Libby Logger Days for the purchase of event equipment.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Leckrone voted nay.
Mr. Crismore moved to allocate $350 for the fiscal year 2005-06 budget for the Local Government Review board.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously
Public hearing adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Mayor Berget called the public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Leckrone, Crismore, Roll, Bothman, McElmurry, Huntsberger, City Attorney Scott Spencer, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present.
Libby Woodworks was tabled until the regular meeting on May 2, 2005.
Montana Float Company submitted a request to convert the guarantee at the First National Bank to a loan for growth opportunity.
Mr. Roll moved to accept the request to revise the Montana Float package at First National Bank.
Mr. Crismore seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Berget reminded the Council of the union negotiation meeting scheduled for May 11, 2005.
Mayor Berget scheduled a special meeting on April 25, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. for presentation of a resolution regarding a rate schedule for plant investment fees.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY APRIL 25, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
Mayor Anthony Berget called the meeting to order at 6:32 and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Bothman, Crismore, Huntsberger, Leckrone, McElmurry and Roll, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede, and Deputy City Clerk Beth Burrell were present.
Mr. Crismore made a motion to accept Resolution 1637, setting Plant Investment fees for Ordinance 1635.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Berget brought up discrepancies in the meaning of some of the wording of Ordinance 1635. It was decided that the ordinance needed to be reviewed and corrected.
Mr. Crismore withdrew his motion.
Mr. Roll made a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Bothman seconded.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.