THE 1256th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON JUNE 5, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Council President Charlene Leckrone called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Bischoff, Bothman, Crismore, McElmurry and Roll, City Attorney Charles Evans and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present. Mayor Anthony Berget and Supervisor of City Services Dan Thede were absent
Pastor Bill Sonntag from Family Worship Center offered prayer.
Mr. McElmurry moved to accept the minutes from the May 1, 2006 regular meeting as presented.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
The David Thompson Search and Rescue request for sewer utility was discussed. Mr. Thede said the city had enough materials to complete 150’ of sewer extension and would provide the labor. From this point, the sewer could easily be extended to River Front Park.
Mr. Roll moved to agree to extend the sewer line to the main building with the remainder of the hookup costs to be born by David Thompson Search and Rescue.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Tungsten Holdings request for alleyway abandonment was tabled until the July 2006 regular meeting. However, the issue of blocking off the driveway for through traffic was discussed. Numerous vehicles are using the alley as a through street.
Mr. Crismore moved to allow Tungsten Holdings to block off the alleyway entrance to deter through traffic.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
The Board of Adjustment members’ renewal was discussed. Mayor Berget had suggested keeping the current board members for another term.
Mr. Bothman moved to accept the recommendation of the Mayor to retain the current membership of the Board of Adjustments.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Mr. Crismore opposed.
Gary Doubek submitted a request for street closure at his establishment to host the Logger Days Dance. He requested Mineral Avenue be closed from Second to Third Streets on June 23 and June 24, 2006 between the hours of 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. The music will end at midnight both nights. He will sign an agreement and have a certificate of insurance in place for any liability issues that may arise.
Mr. Roll moved to accept the request from Gary Doubek to host the Logger Days Dance on Friday June 23 and Saturday June 24, 2006 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. and have Mineral Avenue between Second and Third Streets closed off during the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. with an agreement and insurance certificate in place.
Mr. Crismore seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Gary Doubek submitted a request for street closure at his establishment to host the Rodeo Dance. He requested Mineral Avenue be closed from Second to Third Streets on July 28 and July 29, 2006 between the hours of 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. The music will end at midnight both nights. He will sign an agreement and have a certificate of insurance in place for any liability issues that may arise. The Council expressed concern about approving an event such as this without being assured of not encountering problems with the public function.
Mr. Roll moved to approve the request from Gary Doubek to host the Rodeo Dance on Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29, 2006 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. and have Mineral Avenue between Second and Third Streets closed off during the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. with an agreement and insurance certificate in place, subject to the satisfactory outcome of the Logger Days Dance in June 2006.
Mr. Crismore seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
U-Serve has requested a 5-year renewal of the current lease with the City of Libby. The Council discussed the progress to date of the organization.
Mr. Roll moved to extend the current U-Serve lease for two more years.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Part III, Section 4 of the Council Rules & Procedures was discussed in length. The wording is unclear to some of the council members as to the number of affirmative votes required. Mayor Berget asked Mr. Crismore to rewrite the part that he feels is unclear in wording and bring it to the July regular meeting for discussion.
MMIA has offered four new health insurance plans that will be in place for the next fiscal year. The plan the city currently has with MMIA will be obsolete June 30, 2006. The City must choose a new plan to become effective July 1, 2006.
Mr. Bothman moved to table the decision until the June 12, 2006 special meeting.
Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
AFLAC representatives have offered a flex plan to the city employees. The city currently has a plan in place with USAble Life but due to lack of agent representation, no open enrollment has been offered to the city employees. The AFLAC plan contributions are strictly from employees. AFLAC has agreed to waive the setup fees. Therefore the city will incur no cost whatsoever.
Mr. Bischoff moved to replace the current flex plan with AFLAC effective July 1, 2006.
Mr. Crismore seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
A request for quote for engineering services was advertised for the Streetscape Project. Two firms, WGM and Welch-Comer Assoc., applied and were interviewed by the street committee members. The committee made the recommendation of firm of WGM to the council for engineering services. If no reasonable contract with WGM can be accepted, the council can reject the proposal and interview the other firm. The decision was tabled until the July 2006 regular meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery/Parks – A group from Montana Athletic Club has been donating time and money for the upkeep of the planted triangle area on Highway 2 and Minnesota Ave. They are requesting reimbursement from the city for beautification supplies.
Mr. Bischoff moved to grant $258.40 from the parks budget for supplies for the planted area.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
City/County Liaison – None.
Fire – Fire Chief Tom Wood presented the monthly fire report.
Building/Industrial Park – None.
Insurance – Mr. McElmurry reported there was a proposal for new health plans offered by MMIA. AFLAC was accepted for the employees’ participation.
Personnel – None
Police – None.
Resolution/Ordinance – None.
Water – None.
Sewer/Lights – None.
Streets/Alleys – None.
Sidewalks/curbs – Mr. Bothman reported the sidewalk in front of Old City Hall was being completed and it will be great when done.
Budget/Finance – None.
Judicial – None.
Union Negotiations – None.
RC&D – None.
Mr. Roll moved to pay the claims as presented.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mayor Berget agreed to be the council representative for the Economic Development Committee.
A special meeting and budget workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2006 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers. A budget workshop meeting is scheduled Wednesday, June 14, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Venture Inn. The public is invited to attend both meetings.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
No public asked to speak.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL JUNE 12, 2006 – 6 p.m.
Mayor Berget called the special meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll was called. Present were council members Crismore, Roll, Leckrone, Bischoff and McElmurry and City Clerk Chris Erickson. Absent was City Services Supervisor Dan Thede.
Resolution No. 1662 amending the General Fund Budget to allow for a FEMA grant to be expended for an air vacuum system at the fire department.
Mr. McElmurry moved to accept Resolution No. 1662 Amending the General Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 2005-06.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
The MMIA employee health plan was discussed. The Council decided on a plan with less benefit but less premium with the intention of upgrading to the next higher plan the first couple of weeks of July if the budget allows.
Mr. Bischoff moved to accept the Mission Plan through Montana Municipal Insurance Authority for the fiscal year 2006-07 with the option to upgrade in July.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1643 allowed the city council to require property owners to annex as a condition of continued utility service. This item was tabled until the July 10thregular meeting.
Mayor Berget asked the Street Committee to meet with the two engineering firms who had expressed interest in the Streetscape Plan by way of a Request for Quote and bring a recommendation to the city council. Mr. Roll, Mr. Bischoff and Mr. Bothman spoke with each firm individually and gave the recommendation of WGM firm from Missoula as their first choice.
Mr. Bothman moved to enter into negations with WGM Engineering for a proposal for engineering services for the Streetscape Plan.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Mr. Crismore opposed.
No public offered comment.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk
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WORKING COMMITTEE/BUDGET MEETING CITY HALL JUNE 12, 2006
Subjects discussed during the working committee meeting were:
Charges to contractors for use of the water pump at the river. It was suggested an annual fiscal year charge of $100 per contractor would be fair with a neon sticker placed in the windshield for verification of payment.
Standard Operating Procedures needed to be reviewed and reflected as Standard Operating Guidelines.
Fiscal year 2006-07 budget issues were discussed. No action was taken.
No public offered comment.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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Chris A. Erickson, City Clerk
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SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIBBY CABINET ROOM – VENTURE MOTOR INN JUNE 14, 2006 – 6 p.m.
Subjects discussed during the fiscal year 2006-07 budget meeting were: Long range plans for the city including the sewer lagoons at the Port Authority; the Cabinet View Golf Course plan; Streetscape project; infrastructure issues; and annexation. No action was taken.
Mayor Berget assigned the long-range plans to respective committees to discuss and bring a recommendation to the city council.
2006-07 budget issues were discussed. No action was taken.
No public offered comment.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.