| THE 1245th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON JULY 11, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Berget called the regular meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Leckrone, Bothman, Crismore, Huntsberger, McElmurry, Roll, and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present. City Services Supervisor Dan Thede was absent. Les Nelson of Christ Lutheran Church led the prayer. Mr. Roll moved to accept the minutes as presented for the June 6, 2005 regular meeting and the June 20, 2005 special meeting. Resolution No. 1642 Providing for the Amendment of Resolution 1636 to the Adoption of Rules and Regulations of the City of Libby Water Utility was read. Mr. Bothman moved to accept Resolution No. 1642 as read. Resolution No. 1643 Adopting a Utility Rule Requiring a Property Owner’s Consent to Annexation as a Condition of Continued Sewer and/or Water Service was read. Mr. Roll moved to accept Resolution No. 1643 as read. Resolution No. 1645 to Set the Fee Schedule for Cemetery Plots was read. Ms. Leckrone moved to accept Resolution No. 1645 as read. Mayor Berget announced upcoming special meeting dates of July 18, 2005 and July 25, 2005. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESSThe Montana Athletic Club submitted a request for a two-year lease renewal. As the new budget has not been adopted, this issue was tabled until the budget has been completed. The Department of Environmental Health submitted a request for renewal of the Animal Control Agreement for FY 2005-06. As the new budget has not been adopted, this issue was tabled until the budget has been completed. Tom Horelick of the Libby Aquatic Center outlined where the proposed swimming pool would be located on the Stimson property. He requested an agreement from the City of Libby to be able to utilize a portion of the City’s property. As Mr. Horelick stated, all the group needs at this point is the permission to construct the facility on the Stimson/City property when the time comes. The Council will have an agreement prepared for Mr. Horelick at the July 25, 2005 special meeting. The Pastime Bar and the American Legion have both requested permission to close city streets in preparation for street dances for upcoming community events. An agreement was completed for the Pastime Bar when the same request was presented to the City Council in June. The same agreement will be completed for both of these requests. The same insurance and permit rules will be required from both parties prior to the events. Mr. Roll moved to grant permission to the Pastime Bar to have a street closure on Mineral Avenue for the nights of July 29th and July 30th for the Kootenai Valley Rodeo Dance and for the NordicFest to have street closure on the nights of September 9th and 10th for a street dance. Peggy Churchill, representative of the EPA gave an updated report of the activity of asbestos cleanup in the Libby area. To date 400 homes have been cleared and 1200 more are scheduled for cleanup. They propose to have a final cleanup plan in place by December 2005. As she stated, they have a $17 million annual budget and are solid for the duration of the project. She encouraged anyone to call or stop in the office for any questions or concerns they may have. COMMITTEE REPORTSPARKS – Mr. Huntsberger reported the continued complaints regarding dogs defecating at the cemetery will be turned over to Animal Control. The city’s bleachers were inspected by the State and are slated for repair or replacement. They will know in December if the grant has been awarded for the bridge repair. Riverfront Park sprinklers still need to be addressed. The City crews have agreed to pick up the garbage at the park at the Lincoln School area. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON – None. FIRE – Tom Wood gave the monthly report. He is certain they will receive a grant to install an air filter system in the building. BUILDING/INDUSTRIAL PARK – None. INSURANCE – An independent representative will interview Mr. McElmurry regarding Bob Lanman’s job requirements. PERSONNEL – An ad for the street position will be run at the Kootenai Job Service. The committee will schedule a meeting. POLICE – Police Chief Clay Coker gave the June 2005 report. RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE – A clean air ordinance regarding the wood stove change out program will be coordinated with the County. WATER – Lee Bothman said the city is experiencing low water pressure. He scheduled a committee meeting for July 19th at 7:00 a.m. at Henry’s Restaurant. SEWER/LIGHTS – Mr. Huntsberger reported they are experiencing variance issues. He would like all variance requests to come through the City Council for final approval after initial approval by the Board of Adjustments. This item will be on the agenda for the special meeting scheduled for July 25, 2005. STREETS/ALLEYS – Corky Pape said they are ready to pave the Johnston Acres project when ready. He felt the County was balking in their agreement to assist in the project and would like to schedule a meeting with them. SIDEWALKS/CURBS – Lee Bothman reported two requests were submitted and both were paid. BUDGET/FINANCE – Working committee meetings are scheduled for the next several weeks. JUDICIAL – None. UNION NEGOTIATIONS – RC & D – None. KRDC – None. LADC – None. CAG – None. TAG – None. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS – None. EDUCATION – None. PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC COORDINATOR – Stop signs were ordered and will be installed on certain streets to remedy the traffic flow for the downtown area. Ms. Leckrone moved to approve payment of the claims as per the claims approval list. HEAR THE PUBLICJim Beasley addressed the Council regarding a proposed subdivision. The subject will be tabled until the July 25, 2005 special meeting. A representative from TAG addressed the Council regarding the possibility of creating a Community Resource position to be a liaison to assist EPA in answering consumer questions regarding asbestos. EPA would fund the position, which they suggested could be a new city position. Concerns were raised regarding the potential liability of the city hiring an employee that would be making decisions countywide. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk ———————————– SPECIAL WORKING BUDGET MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY WAS HELD ON JULY 11, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERSMayor Anthony Berget called the special working budget meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. Preliminary budget subjects were discussed. No decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm. ____________________________________ Anthony J. Berget, Mayor Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk ———————————– |
SPECIAL WORKING BUDGET MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY WAS HELD ON JULY 18, 2005 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERSMayor Anthony Berget called the special working budget meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Preliminary budget subjects were discussed. No decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 pm. ____________________________________ Anthony J. Berget, Mayor Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk ———————————– SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY WAS HELD ON JULY 25, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALLA working budget committee meeting was held at 6:11 p.m. to discuss preliminary budget subjects. No decisions were made. Meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Anthony Berget called the special meeting to order at 7:14 and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Bothman, Crismore, Leckrone, Huntsberger, McElmurry and Roll, City Services Supervisor Dan Thede, and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present. Mr. Roll moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1639 Plant Investment Fees. Mr. McElmurry made a motion to accept Resolution 1644 to Set the Fee Schedules for Water and Wastewater Plant Investment Fees. Tom Horelick, spokesperson for the Libby Aquatic Center, was in attendance to answer any additional questions regarding the request for an agreement to lease city land adjacent to the Montana Athletic Club for the proposed pool construction. The group has decided to do a mail in ballot in hopes of having a better voter turnout. Mr. Crismore suggested protecting the portion of the property that contains the aquatic center in the lease agreement in the case of a future sale. Mr. Roll moved to have an attorney write up a legal lease agreement for Libby Aquatic Center, to include protection of the property in case of a potential sale, to be fashioned after the existing U-Serve agreement. Kootenai Surveyors and Jim Beasley are requesting input from the City Council regarding a pending subdivision to be known as Creekview Estates Subdivision. A public hearing about the project is scheduled for August 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Annex Building. Mr. Beasley met with the Council members individually for any direction regarding the plan and the possibility of annexation of the subdivision into the city limits. According to Mr. Beasley, the state will dictate most of the requirements on the project. He had no plans to construct sidewalks or incorporate lighting into the project in order to keep the costs down for potential buyers. The City of Libby will construct street lighting as part of the requirement for light assessment. The Council will review the annexation of the project at a special meeting scheduled for August 18, 2005. Mayor Berget met with the interim Mayor Hamann of Troy. No comments from the public. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. ____________________________________ Anthony J. Berget, Mayor Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk |