THE 1308th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 06, 2009 @ 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Mayor Roll, who led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed the public. Mrs. Williams, Mr. Bothman, Mr. Orr, Mr. Carter, Mr. McElmurry and Mr. Bischoff were present. Supervisor of City Services Dan Thede, City Attorney Chuck Evans and Deputy City Clerk Tanya Gehrke were also present.
Prayer was offered by Lloyd Miller of the Amish Community Church.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes from June 15th, 2009 and the Special Meeting minutes from June 8, 2009.
Mr. Orr seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery/Parks-None
Lights/Streets/ & Sidewalks-Mr. Bothman asked about the Energy Efficient lighting and Mr. Thede said that he is waiting for an e-mail for the grant application. Mayor Roll said there were a couple of issues about parking around the Courthouse. Apec Engineering is putting together a design proposal for the Thomas Street Sewer project.
Fire-Fire Wise Community-Mr. Carter has been working with Ed Levert and Jaime Brebner. Also the County wants to partner with the City to work on a plan to make us more fire wise.
Budget/Finance-Mayor Roll would like the 2nd meeting in July to deal only with Budgets.
Resolutions & Ordinances-Mayor Roll wants Mr. Carter to work on a no parking Ordinance for the area around the Courthouse and to look in to the possibility of diagonal parking in that area.
Police-Mr. Orr reported that there was no statistics report. Also effective July 1, 2009 the Police Dept. was awarded a Recovery Act Jag Grant in the amount of $19,430.00 which would fund a part time Officer.
Personnel-None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Troy CD #118853 Resolution #1733-Brady Selle, Troy Superintendent of Schools and Steve Garrett, School Trustee both spoke to encourage the transfer of the money to the City of Troy once the loan is paid off. The funds would go to help fund the Troy Activity Center.
After considerable discussion Mr. Bischoff made a motion to adopt Resolution #1733.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Mr. Bothman called for the question.
When put to vote Mr. McElmurry, Mr. Bischoff and Mr. Carter voted in favor.
Mr. Orr, Mr. Bothman and Mrs. Williams voted against.
Mayor Roll voted in favor to break the tie vote.
City Growth Policy- Mrs. Williams stated that they have been working with the Growth Policy draft that Greg Larson left them.
Resolution #1735 City/County Health Board- The City needs to make a request to form a City/County Health Board.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to accept Resolution #1735.
Mr. Bischoff seconded.
Mr. Orr called for the question.
Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance #1734 Fred Brown Pavilion.-Mayor Roll read the changed portion of the existing Ordinance for the first reading.
Council to elect one member for Health Board was bypassed.
River Water Pump rate review will be discussed at the August 3, 2009 meeting.
EPA discussion on Export Plant-Rebecca Thomas, EPA, out of Denver office spoke to provide a brief update on issues pertaining to the old Export Plant site. Kathryn LeCours with the State of Montana also spoke.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mayor Roll asked for OK to pay Payroll and Claims.
Mr. Bischoff made the motion.
Mr. McElmurry seconded.
Motion passed.
Mr. Carter reported that the Tree Board needs oversight and administrative help from the City. Vicky Lawrence ,804 California Avenue Libby stated that $100,000.00 is available to the City through Urban Forestry. The Tree Board will not be responsible for the money or the administration of it.
Mike Cerian, EPA, 501 Mineral Avenue Libby stated that the EPA will work together with the Tree Board and new administration. The weed issue at the old WR Grace site was discussed. Mayor Roll stated that he did not want any City employees mowing weeds in that area. Mr. Bothman said that he would talk to Dan Williams with the Lincoln County Weed Dept. about using an herbicide to get rid of the weeds.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:42.
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Mayor Doug Roll
Attest:
Deputy City Clerk, Tanya Gehrke
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FIREWISE COMMUNITY JULY 20, 2009 @ 6:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meeting was called to order @ 6:03PM by Mayor Roll.
Ed Levert gave a power point presentation for the mayor and council and discussed the possibility of the City of Libby becoming a Fisewise Community.
It was decided to proceed with a Resolution concerning the intent of the City of Libby to become a Firewise Community at the next regular council meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08pm.
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Mayor Doug Roll
Attest:
City Clerk /Treasurer Glena L. Hook
THE 1309th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 @ 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm by Mayor Roll, who led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed the public. Mrs. Williams, Mr. Bothman, Mr. Orr, Mr. Carter, Mr. McElmurry and Mr. Bischoff were present. Supervisor of City Services Dan Thede, and City Clerk-Treasurer Glena L. Hook were also present.
Mr. Orr made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes from July 6, 2009.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no committee reports.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Ryan Jones from Morrison and Maierle spoke to the council and mayor about the Cabinet Heights Sewer Project and Waste Water Plant Project. Mr. Jones told the council that Rural Development will issue a notice of award for the Cabinet Heights Sewer Project. Mr. Jones said that in about 2 weeks construction on the project should be ready to begin. Mr. Jones also stated that a stimulus planning grant through USDA-RD in the amount of $25,000 Max is available for the Waste Water Plant Project. He stated that USDA-RD would like to have a dollar for dollar match from the city. Mr. Jones said that the city needs to get a request for qualifying in the paper stating that the city will be going after the grant and that the city also needs a resolution passed to authorize the project at the next meeting. Mr. Jones will email the Request of Qualifying letter to the City Clerk to be put into the paper.
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to proceed with the RD Stimulus Grant by getting the RFQ letter in the paper.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Bid awards; Mr. Bischoff made a motion to accept the lowest bids for gravel crushing, gas, diesel and propane.
Mr. Orr seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Moore Oil was awarded the bid for gas, diesel and propane. Remp Sand and Gravel was awarded the bid for gravel crushing and stockpiling.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Roll announced that he has accepted the resignation of Police Chief Clay Coker.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm
_________________________
Mayor Doug Roll
Attest:
City Clerk Glena L. Hook
WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING FY-10 BUDGET JULY 20, 2009 @ 7:47PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meeting was called to order @ 7:47pm by Mayor Roll.
The council, mayor and clerk discussed FY-10 budget for the City of Libby.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37pm.
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Mayor Doug Roll
Attest:
City Clerk /Treasurer Glena L. Hook