THE 1237th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Berget called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called. Council members Bothman, Crismore, Leckrone, McElmurry and Roll, City Attorney Scott Spencer, Supervisor of City Services Dan Thede, and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present. Council member Huntsberger was absent.
Mr. Roll moved to accept the minutes as presented from the October 4, 2004 regular.
Ms. Leckrone seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Roll moved to accept the minutes as presented from the October 25, 2004 special meeting.
Ms. Leckrone seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No.1621 that modifies the existing building code LMC 14.02.010 was read for the second time.
Mr. Bothman moved to accept Ordinance No. 1621 as read.
Mr. Roll seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The contract renewal for Gene Wise was tabled until the regular meeting in December.
NEW BUSINESS
The CARD clinic came before the Council for a decision to be made on their request for a $250,000 grant to develop a research center.
Mr. Roll moved to grant CARD $250,000 for the development of a research center and related services with the agreement, which will be determined at a later date, that CARD will award a $5,000 annual scholarship to a recipient in the health care field or make a $5,000 annual payment to the Libby economic development fund.
Mr. McElmurry seconded.
Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Crismore abstained.
Richard Wood, representative for the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce, presented a grant request to fund signage, exterior façade, and office rehabilitation at the Chamber location. This request was tabled until the November 15th special meeting.
The Libby Aquatic Center returned with a revised grant request for $15,000. The group is hopeful to be able to get a mail ballot out in Spring 2005. The decision will be tabled until the November 15th special meeting.
Mayor Berget announced the upcoming pre-bid meeting scheduled on November 3rd for the Johnston Acres project.
Libby Revitalization Inc. has scheduled an open meeting on Monday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Ponderosa Room to discuss Community Clean-up and Ordinances.
Mayor Berget presented a proposal for a web camera to be installed on Mineral Avenue that could be accessible via a website from any internet connection. The proposal was turned over to the Police Committee members for a decision.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting applications for Outdoor Recreation Grants. Mayor Berget gave the information to the Parks Committee for completion.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS – The grant application from Montana Fish, Game and Wildlife was presented
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON – None.
FIRE – Tom Wood gave the fire report. Fire Prevention Week was successful.
BUILDING/INDUSTRIAL PARK – None.
INSURANCE – None.
PERSONNEL – Ms. Leckrone reported that the application process for the Waste Water Plant Treatment Operator closes on November 5th.
POLICE – Mayor Berget met with Chief of Police Clay Coker regarding the increasing concerns of the downtown merchants regarding crime and vandalism.
RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE – The Council will discuss concerns at the Libby Revitalization meeting.
WATER – Anna Miller is working with Dan Thede on finance issues to lower the interest rates for the new project.
SEWER/LIGHTS – Four new lights will be constructed in the Ponderosa Room parking lot.
STREETS/ALLEYS – Dan Thede reported potholes around town are being filled. The street department is working on getting equipment ready for the winter season.
SIDEWALKS/CURBS – Mr. Bothman reported they replaced a portion of the sidewalk in front of the phone company. Next spring the sidewalk on the corner of Mineral Avenue and 4th Street will be replaced.
BUDGET/FINANCE – None.
JUDICIAL – Judge Briggs spoke with Mayor Berget on the increasing workload she continues to place on her part-time clerical help.
UNION NEGOTIATIONS – None.
RC & D – None.
KRDC – None.
LADC – None.
CAG – None.
TAGv None.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS – None.
EDUCATION – None.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC COORDINATOR – None.
Ms. Leckrone moved to approve payment of the claims as per the claims approval list.
Mr. McElmurry seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Richard Wood thanked the City Council for their diligent work on the issues at hand.
Quentin Maynard thanked the City Council for their support of the CARD project.
A City Council working committee meeting was set for Monday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. No action will be taken. The meeting will be open to the public.
A City Council special meeting was set for Monday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Chris A. Erickson
NOTE: Ordinance 1621 should read 1630. Corrected in minutes.
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A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Council President Leckrone, council members Crismore Roll, Bothman, Roll, McElmurry, City Attorney Scott Spencer, and City Clerk Chris Erickson were present.
Council member Huntsberger and City Services Supervisor Dan Thede were absent.
LIBBY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – The grant request from the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce for $144,734 was briefly discussed. Questions regarding application for grants from other sources and the specific areas scheduled for improvements were answered.
Mr. Roll moved to accept the grant request as presented.
Mr. Crismore seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
LIBBY AQUATIC CENTER – The Libby Aquatic Center is requesting a grant in the amount of $15,000 to begin the process of constructing a community swimming pool. The $15,000 was initially requested for election costs to put the proposal on a mail-in ballot in the spring of 2005. In further discussions with the County, it was realized that $15,000 would not be enough for the election costs. Therefore, the $15,000 grant request has been revised to cover the costs for a design plan for the pool. Discussion ensued regarding the prior design plans already on the
Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Mayor Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk Chris Erickson
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A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD NOVEMBER 17, 2004 AT 7:00 A.M. AT HENRY’S CAFE
Mayor Berget called the special breakfast meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Council President Leckrone and council members Roll, Bothman, Huntsberger, McElmurry, and Crismore were present.
The Libby Area Chamber of Commerce requested permission to close Mineral Avenue on the evening of Friday, December 3, 2004 to conduct the annual Christmas Parade. They would like the street closed to all traffic from 1st Street through 8th Street from 6:30 p.m. until the parade is finished.
Mr. Crismore moved to close Mineral Avenue to traffic on December 3rd as requested.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
There was no public comment.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Anthony J. Berget
Acting City Clerk Charlene Leckrone