THE 1275th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2008 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, Mr. Bothman, Mrs. Williams and Ms. Leckrone of the City Council were present. Tanya Gehrke, Deputy Clerk, Mayor Berget and Chuck Evans, City Attorney was also present. Dan Thede City Supervisor was not present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Kevin Lindgren, Assembly of God Church.
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the minutes from the Regular Meeting held December 3, 2007.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Bischoff and Mr. Roll were sworn in by Mayor Berget.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The first reading of Ordinance # 1694, Business Licenses, made by Mayor Berget. Mr. Roll asked a question on who needed a Business License and it was decided to discuss this in full at the next meeting, January 22, 2008.
Mrs. Peggy Williams, councilwoman, would like to travel to Polson to attend the workshop for new Council members.
Alley abandonment, Tungston Holdings, Tim Rooney spoke. This was sent to committee to meet with Tim Rooney.
Police Social Security, is to go to Budget and Police Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. McElmurry reported that most of the forms sent out to Business Owners with flat roofs had been returned.
Eric Berry of 423 5th Ave. East, Kalispell gave a presentation on the old high school. Floor plans are ready and construction is to start in the spring. Condos/Office space on top floors with Artisan spaces and Coffee in basement. Will be coming soon to website, libbylofts.com.
The Cleaning contract for 2008 was awarded to Patty Thompson.
The Maintenance contract for 2008 was awarded to Cory Voorhies.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Property and Supply Bureau Resolution was ok’d to be sent in.
Questions on water bill from Tanya Gehrke went to Committee.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to pay Claims and Payroll.
Mr. Roll Seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Election costs were reported to the council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The council retreat will be Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 9am to noon at the Venture Inn.
Mr. Roll announced that we need to change the by-laws to O.K. payroll and claims to possibly meet every two weeks.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report by Tom Wood on Libby Fire Department, 207 calls, average response time is 6.2 minutes. There is an average of 18.8 firefighters that respond per call.
Building/Industrial Park committee needs to meet with MAC about having roof work done.
Police Report, Clayton Coker, 3,354 calls and 404 arrests for December 2007. Police dept. got a $3,500 Grant from the Dept. of Transport. The Old City Hall Building’s roof leaks a 5 gallon bucket of water every day.
Secure funding for Urban Schools was discussed.
There was a discussion on putting lights outside the ponderosa room.
The council want to discuss at the retreat fines for snow removal. Police Chief Clay Coker reported that at this time snow removal was only enforced if there is a complaint. They first give a warning to remove the snow and if not then a ticket is issued.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
There was no comment from the Public.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm by Mayor Berget.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer
SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 @ 5:30PM
Meeting called to order at 5:34pm by Mayor Berget. The Pledge of allegiance was done.
Mr. Bischoff, Mr. McElmurry, Ms. Leckrone, Mr. Roll, Mrs. Williams and Mr. Bothman of the City Council were present. Mayor Berget and Glena L. Young City Clerk/Treasurer was also present.
The second reading of Ordinance 1694 was reversed to the first reading of Ordinance 1694.
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the first reading of Ordinance 1694.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
On further discussion of the Ordinance it was decided to take it back to Committee.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to withdraw the first reading.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Alley abandonment, Tungsten Holdings, still at Committee
Water Bill, Fire suppression, still at Committee
Police Social Security, still at Committee
Trent Oelberg, River Front Park Pavilion, had a handout for the Council requesting 12% of the monies raised that is necessary for the pavilion construction be used to pay for administration fees. They anticipate raising $55,000 for this project. It was decided to discuss this further at the next council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned @ 6:30pm by Mayor Berget
Anthony Berget, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk