A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AUGUST 9, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PURSUANT TO NOTICE, TO CONDUCT A FORMAL BUDGET HEARING
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.  Councilmember Bothman, Crismore, Huntsberger, and Roll, and City Clerk, Heidi Morris were present.

The letter of resignation from City Clerk Heidi Morris was read.  She had accepted a job out of the area and gave the Council two weeks notice.   Her final day will be August 20, 2004.  The position had been posted with the Libby Job Service and advertised in the local papers.

Mayor Berget informed the Council that Walt McElmurry had accepted the water and sewer supervisor position.

Mayor Berget opened the 2004-2005 Budget Hearing.

Jim Rostopher, P.O. Box 278, addressed the Council and asked a few questions concerning the budget.

A special meeting will be held Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 7 p.m. to approve the final 04-05 budget.  After the special meeting, the LADC and City Council will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 pm.

After some discussion the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD AUGUST 12, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance.  Councilmember Bothman, Crismore, Huntsberger, and McElmurry, City Attorney Scott Spencer, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede and City Clerk, Heidi Morris were present.

Councilmember Leckrone arrived at 7:10 p.m.

Mayor Berget read Resolution # 1624 for Tax Levy for FY 2004.

Mr. Bothman made a motion to accept the resolution.

MR. Crismore seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Berget read Resolution # 1625 for Fixing Annual Appropriations for 2004-05.  The budget includes a sewer & water increase of 1.9% cost of living, the public hearing will be in September.

Mr. Huntsberger made a motion to accept the resolution.

Mr. Crismore seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Berget read Resolution # 1626 for 2004-05 Setting Salaries.

Mr. Bothman made a motion to accept the resolution.

Mr. Huntsberger seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously.

After the special meeting, the LADC and City Council will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 pm.

The next regular meeting will be September 13, 2004 at 7 p.m.  A water and sewer public hearing for a rate increase will be prior to the meeting at 6 p.m.

After some discussion the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.