THE 1218th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON APRIL 7, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Baeth, Bauer, Leckrone, Porter, Sorensen and Thom, and City Clerk Heidi Morris were present.
Mrs. Porter moved to accept the March 3rd regular meeting minutes and the March 17th special meeting minutes.
Mrs. Thom seconded.
Motion carried.
Ordinance #1603 received its second reading. – Cemetery – Animal Control
Miss Leckrone is checking on a few items. Ordinance was tabled to next meeting.
Resolution #1604 – Appointment of Lincoln County Attorney’s office to act on the behalf of the City of Libby as temporary part-time attorney.
Mr. Bauer moved to accept the resolution.
Mr. Sorensen seconded.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Berget swore in Linda Dorrington as the Libby City Judge for a new four-year term.
The City of Libby Council wishes Miss Selena Cox well in her participation in the
Miss Teen of Montana Scholarship and Recognition Program.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilperson Porter asked to table the item on the wireless tower.
Mrs. Porter asked the Council to approve the closure of First Street between Mineral Avenue and Montana Avenue. Achievements, Inc. is having their Spring Fling on June 14, 2003 from 10 am to 6 pm. Mrs. Porter will check with Dan Thede about getting the barracks to be used to close the street and inform the Libby Police Department of time.
Mrs. Porter moved to approve the street closure.
Mr. Bauer seconded.
Motion carried.
Mayor Berget informed the Council of the Arbor Day proceeding will be on Friday, April 25, 2003.
Mayor Berget read the Health Communities Initiative. Discussion followed.
Councilperson Bauer moved to accept the initiative.
Mr. Sorensen seconded.
Motion carried.
Gary Huntsberger had asked Mayor Berget to table the old high school item until the next Council meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery/Parks/Community Development – Mrs. Thom reported on the April Park District meeting, Mr. Thede had addressed them about pool property. The Little League is looking for new equipment, after the EPA cleanup, not much is usable. The City will be advertising for camp hosts for Fireman Park. Mrs. Porter reported on the very enjoyable Troy’s fishing and barbeque for the Achievement clients. Mrs. Porter reminded the Council that Spring Cleanup is happening all the month of April and possibly some of May. All trash to be picked up must be bundled, boxed or bagged. Arrangements must be made in advance for large items.
Building/Industrial Park – Mrs. Baeth reported that the Search and Rescue construction is under way.
Insurance – Mrs. Thom reported that she has another company that is interested in giving the City a quote on health insurance.
Police Martin Bower reported that our new Officer Brian Zimmerman is now attending the academy for training.
Water – Mrs. Thom reminded everyone of the Public Water Meeting on April 17, 2003.
Sewer/Lights – Mr. Bauer, all is going well, Janet and Bob attended training to keep up their certificates.
Streets/Alleys – Mr. Sorensen, reported that the crew has been sweeping streets and patching potholes. Work on the boat ramp has started, and trees are being thinned.
Budget/Finance – Mrs. Porter said it is time to start thinking about
Judicial – Mrs. Baeth, Linda Dorrington has been reappointed City Judge for four years.
Union Negotiations – Mr. Bauer reported the next meeting will be April 29, 2003.
EDC – Mrs. Porter asked the Council to select another person to be representative, she is unable to attend meetings. Pat Naughton, LCEDC, reported that the April 24 & 25 workshop is coming along nicely. Extreme Machines will be giving a presentation to the School District in regards to McGrade School.
Mayor Berget reported meeting with John Rogers of the Economic Development Administration. Mr. Rogers was taken on a tour of the City.
Health Care – Miss Leckrone reported that the Community Health Center is in the process of getting a full time dentist.
It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the claims as per the claims approval list.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Tiffany Sabine asked a question on the funding for Johnson Acres. Mayor Berget reminded everyone that the funding is not secure as long as the Legislature is still in session.
Jim Rostofer asked about amount of Johnson Acres funding.
Kyle Keller asked about repairs on Mineral Avenue by Libby Furniture.
Next regular city council meeting will be held May 5, 2003 at 7 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Heidi Morris