| Special Meeting Agenda March 11, 2002 | |
| 1. |
EDC Funding – Pat Naughton |
| 2. |
St. John’s Lutheran Hospital |
| 3. |
Igniters Car Club – Hot August Nights |
| 4. | Teen/Youth Center – 320 California |
| 5. | Montana Athletic Club – Bonnie Morrow (treadmill) |
| 6. | MT Dept of Trans – 9th & California Ave. |
| 7. | Boat Ramp |
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD MARCH 11, 2002 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Council members Bauer, Baeth, Porter, Stephens and Thom, and City Clerk, Heidi Morris and Supervisor Dan Thede were present.
Pat Naughton from EDC approached the Council on the approval of the operating grant for three years for a total of $463,200 for the LADC monies. Discussion followed.
Mr. Stephens moved to approve funding.
Mrs. Thom seconded.
Motion carried.
Mayor Berget explained the St. John’s Lutheran Hospital parking funding issue was no longer a concern. No money is needed from the City.
Mr. Stephens made a motion to allow Mineral Avenue to be closed off for Hot August Nights.
Mrs. Baeth seconded.
Motion carried.
The Police Committee’s position is to wait on the issue of the youth/teen video center.
The youth/teen center is in process of fixing items required by the Fire Department. The background checks have not been returned. Police Chief, Clay Coker will work with the owners.
The State of Montana Department of Transportation has asked the Council to sign and return a resolution about street maintained routes. The Council had some concerns and will sign after their questions have been answered by the State. Mayor Berget and Mr. Thede will check.
Mayor Berget presented a drawing of a new boat ramp. Mr. Thede is working on a local government grant with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for money to upgrade the existing boat ramp and to install a new one. He obtained information from the local fishing guides. The Council thanked Mr. Thede for his efforts.
Flathead Electric Coop annual meeting in Kalispell is March 23, 2002. The City of Libby will charter a bus from Harlow’s for $350. The sign up will be at the Flathead Electric office in Libby with a $10 deposit to be returned as the person enters the bus on Saturday.
The Board of Adjustments wants to help the Council. The Council would like to turn over the condemned buildings issue, flower pots issue, the city rezoning for mobile homes issue and the house on Glendora. The City Council is very appreciative of all the help.
The Kootenai Heritage Council’s representative, Paul Rumelhart, updated the Council on the progress of the Libby Memorial Center. Discussion followed.
Bonnie Morrow from the Montana Athletic Club, requested money from the Equipment Reserve to purchase a new trend mill for $4,895 plus freight.
Mr. Stephens moved to allow a new treadmill to be purchased with the Equipment Reserve Account with the understanding that when that is gone, the City will have no more obligation to the replacement or repair of equipment.
Mr. Bauer seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Bauer moved that the Council approve the appointment of Ardell Filler to LADC Board.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion failed.
Mr. Bauer moved that the Council approve the appointment of Bob Parker to LADC Board, three-year term.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion passed.
Jim Rostopher had some comments about LADC. Discussion followed.
Pat Naughton reminded the Council of the joint meeting with the EDC in the Council Chambers on March 22, 2002. Mr. Naughton announced that on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, a joint meeting will be held in the Ponderosa Room with the Port Authority,
EDC, RC&D, County Commissioners and City Council.
Mrs. Baeth announced on July 19, 20 & 21, 2002, the Spade and Neuter Task Force will be holding a meeting. Fund raising is ongoing.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Heidi Morris
THE 1205TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MARCH 4, 2002 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Baeth, Bauer, Porter, Sorensen, Stephens and Thom and City Clerk, Heidi Morris were present.
Mr. Bauer moved to accept the February regular meeting minutes.
Mrs. Thom seconded.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The California property issue has been tabled until the April 1, 2002 meeting.
The board appointments for L.A.D.C. have been tabled until the April 1, 2002 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
The Stop Signs on Main, Montana, Poplar and West Second matter has been tabled until the April 1, 2002 meeting with a recommendation to post for public input. Dan Thede will be asked to work on a map to be put in the paper and at the banks for public viewing and comment.
The condemned house issue has been tabled to the April 1, 2002 meeting until more information can be obtained.
EDC Funding requested has been tabled and will be addressed at the Special Meeting on March 11, 2002. Pat Naughton was available for questions.
Mr. Bauer made a motion to authorize a $4000 payment to TD&H to pursue grants for
water upgrades and a sewer system for Johnson Acres if the money is available in the budget.
Mr. Stephens seconded.
Motion passed.
Mike Frasier of TD&H also asked that a public meeting be set for March 25, 2002, for a presentation of the draft of the Johnson Acres Neighborhood Plan. Meeting will be at Monday March 25, 2002, at 7 p.m.
Valerie Glaze and Sue Earls addressed the council explaining a new teen/youth center to be opened at 320 California. The issue has been tabled until the March 11, 2002 Special Meeting.
Grace Rantala, representing the Igniters Car Club answered questions about Hot August Nights on August 17, 2002. The council will address the closing of Mineral Avenue at the March 11, 2002 meeting.
Mayor Tony Berget announced to the public that the City of Libby is working together with the City of Troy. Troy’s street sweeper is not working and they are borrowing one of Libby’s sweepers.
Mrs. Porter announced that a community meeting about block watch will be held
March 7, 2002, at 6:15 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fire Chief, Tom Wood gave monthly report for February. No fires in the city, 2 in the county and 2 in the district. The Fire Department is applying for a FEMA grant for a new boom truck.
Clayton Coker, Police Chief, updated the council on police calls answered for the month of February.
John Knudson, Water Department Supervisor gave report on work completed and the work in process for February.
Ken Sorenson, chairperson for Streets/Alleys addressed an issue concerning the Montana Department of Transportation about 9th and California Avenue. The item will be added the March 11, 2002 meeting agenda.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Pat Naughton spoke of the March 23, 2002 meeting with the LADC and the Council with Bill Bassitt.
Jim Rostopher had questions regarding the landscaping at the water plant.
It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the claims as per the claims approval list.
A Special Meeting has been scheduled for March 11, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
Next regular city council meeting will be held April 1, 2002.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Heidi Morris