THE 1274th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order @ 7:03pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Roll, Mr. Bischoff, Mr. McElmurry, and Ms. Leckrone of the City Council were present. Chuck Evans, City Attorney and Glena L. Young City Clerk/Treasurer were also present. Mr. Crismore and Mr. Bothman were not present.
Prayer was offered by Roy Yoder, Libby Amish Church.
Mr. McElmurry moved to accept the minutes of Special Meeting, November 19 and the Regular Meeting, November 5, 2007.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept Resolution 1692, accepting the word Argh in place of Aye for affirmative votes until December 31, 2007.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to raise the MAC lease a 3.2% cost of living increase for 2008 bringing the lease for 2008 to a monthly payment of 1,013.42 with a cost of living increase yearly after that.
Mr. McElmurry 2nd the motion.
Motion Passed.
Resolution 1679 tabled until resolution is corrected, updated and brought before the council.
Chuck Evans the City Attorney, is updating the City of Libby’s Business Licenses, rules and regulations.
Clay Coker, 07-08 budgets went to committee.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mr. Roll made a motion to ok licenses for coin operated amusement.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Ok-ing the Business Licenses was tabled until an updated ordinance can be passed.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to pass the payment of claims except the $300.00 claim to Flathead Electric until a decision can be made if we really owe the $300.00.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to ok the payroll for November 2007.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Berget announced that the council retreat would be the 1st weekend in February 2008, that Peggy Williams would be sworn in at the next council meeting and that the council would meet from December 2007 through March 2008 at the Libby Café at 7:00am.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HEAR THE PUBLIC
There was no comment from the Public.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm by Mayor Berget.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer