THE 1278th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON APRIL 7, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order @ 7:04pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Roll, Mr. Bothman, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Bischoff of the City Council were present. Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer, Mayor Berget, Dan Thede City Supervisor and Chuck Evans, City Attorney were also present. Ms. Leckrone and Mr. McElmurry were absent.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Darwin Scofield of the Libby Baptist Church.
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the minutes from the Regular Meeting held March 3, 2008 and Special Meeting March 18, 2008.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Tungston Holdings, Alley Abandonment, draft resolution: The council wants the resolution re-written to include all costs for relocation of water lines will be paid by Tungston Holdings.
Apec, cost for pressure reduction station plan: Mr. Roll made a motion to approve the proposal from Apec, with costs not to exceed $6,500 and for Mayor Berget to be authorized to make the final decision if the money is available.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Coalition for Kids, Meg Anderson: Was not present
Old High School: Gary Huntsberger of 479 Northwood, Libby, Mt. spoke about the questions concerning the clean-up and debris removal of the Old High School. Mayor Berget informed Mr. Huntsberger that a letter had been received from Libby Lofts (the group doing the work) that responded to the questions concerning Mr. Huntsberger.
LATAG: Phillip Arquiaga, of 408 W Flower St, Libby, Mt. spoke about the W.R. Grace settlement agreement.
Tree Board: Vicki Lawrence, of 804 California St, Libby, Mt. spoke about the work the tree board has been doing in the city and the plans for the future. She also asked that Ordinance 1471 be enforced and the person who cut down the Ash tree be fined.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mr. Roll made a motion to allow a manual check to be done for the tree committee.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
Mr. Roll made a motion to pay claims and payroll for March 2008.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Diane Bredeson and Pat King will no longer be able to care for the landscape in the triangle with the eagle in it. Mayor Berget would like to do something nice for the ladies to thank them for what they have done.
Trent Oelberg announced that there would be a meeting at 5:30pm at the Little Theater to discuss the downtown Libby revitalization on Mineral Ave. He also spoke about a Special Improvement District to cover the cost of the improvements on Mineral Ave.
Mr. Thede announced that there would be a meeting on the 14th of April with the Rural Development to talk about the Cabinet Heights Project.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Berget read the Police report.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Lawrence Carlberg, spoke about the need for stop signs in the Libby area. Mr. Bothman commented that the committee is working on a complete plan that would include stops signs for the city.
Eugene Kirshman of 925 Quartz Rd. Libby, Mt. wanted the council to know that Rocky Mountain Hearing Aid, out of Kalispell comes to Libby twice a month to sell hearing aids and does not have a business license
Phillip Arquiaga wanted to see the downtown tree project move forward soon.
Clarence Johnson, wanted to know if the new tennis courts would do away with the walking path and if the walking path could be fixed.
Bill Cunnane was concerned about the Lincoln Co. Amateur Radio Group losing the area they use to the new tennis courts.
Steve Shuey of 517 E. Spruce, Libby spoke about trucks coming through Libby using their air brakes and the speed limit going through town around Spruce St.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41pm by Mayor Berget.
Anthony J. Berger, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer
THE 1279th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON APRIL 15, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Council Chair Ms. Charlene Leckrone called the meeting to order @ 7:03pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Roll, Mr. Bothman, Mrs. Williams, Ms. Leckrone and Mr. Bischoff of the City Council were present. Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer and Chuck Evans, City Attorney were also present. Mr. McElmurry and Mayor Berget were not present.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Relocation of Common Boundaries; Tabled until May 5th meeting.
Special Improvement District; Mr. Roll made a motion to start the SID process and asked Mr. Evans, City Attorney, to write a resolution stating, from 9th Street to Lincoln Blvd. along both sides of Mineral Avenues frontage property is to be the boundaries for the SID. The amount of the SID is to be $25 a square foot.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion passed
Logger Days Road closure; Mr. Bothman made a motion to grant the road closure for Logger Days.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion passed
Approval of Planning Board member; Arthur Eaton recommended, Mr. Bothman made a motion to except Mr. Eaton as a Planning Board member
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion passed
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Trent Oelberg, spoke about the Downtown Revitalization on Mineral Ave. He brought bids for trees at the cost of $5000 for 33 trees and spoke about the whole project on Mineral Avenue including, trees , lighting and watering.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm by Ms. Leckrone.
Charlene Leckrone, Council Chair
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer