THE 1273th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order @ 7:04pm and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Roll, Mr. Bothman, Mr. Bischoff, Mr. McElmurry and Ms. Leckrone of the City Council were present. Dan Thede, City Supervisor, Chuck Evans, City Attorney and Glena L. Young City Clerk/Treasurer were also present. Mr. Crismore was not present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Bill Sonntag, Family Worship Center.
Mr. McElmurry moved to accept the minutes of Special Meeting, September 26, 2007, Regular Meeting, October 1, 2007 with a change from J.C. Orr to D.C. Orr made, and Special Meeting October 1, 2007.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion
Motion Passed.
The public was given a chance to speak about items listed on the agenda. No public asked to be addressed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution # 1691 to withdraw annexation of property, Mr. Bischoff made a motion to except the resolution.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Port Authority water bill; Dan Thede is working on an option to present to the Port Authority that may involve a property exchange. It was decided to put the water bill into the name of, Industrial District and Port Authority.
NEW BUSINESS
Zoning Variance, Darlene Dow; Darlene Dow of PO Box 916, Troy asked the council for a zoning variance on her property at 110 Nevada Ave. Libby, to open a body piercing, tattoo business.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to grant the variance with the stipulation that it is temporary for as long as Dow owns the property and business. If the business and/or property is sold the variance is no longer in affect.
Motion Passed.
Zoning Variance, Kenneth P. Carbery; Emily Leonard spoke in behalf of Kenneth P. Carbery residing at 1420 Idaho St., Libby asking the council for a zoning variance at 1420 Idaho St., Libby to open an Adult Foster Care Home.
Mr. Roll made a motion to except the variance with the stipulation that it is temporary for as long as Carbery owns the property and business. If the business and/or property is sold the variance is no longer in affect.
Motion Passed
Resolution # 1692 giving the City Clerk and Mayor permission to send out early payments to the institutions that making a later payment would cause a finance liability to the City and paying travel claims so employees can travel when needed for city business was tabled.
Rita Windom gave a presentation on CAG.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mayor Berget presented to the council the estimates for Video Conference equipment to be installed in the City Courtroom. This would allow the Defendant to “appear” in Court while remaining in jail. The council decided that the purchase of the video equipment was up to the courts and police since the benefit would be for the courts and police and the $3,800.00 cost would be split between their budgets.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Clerk announced that the CARD clinic will be at the City of Libby on Nov. 8, 2007 between 9:00am and 12:00pm if anyone wants to donate a blood sample for research.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to pay claims and payroll for the month of October 2007.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Mayor Berget announced that the City Christmas party is on December 7, 2007 at 7:00pm at City Hall. The Mayor also announced that the retreat for council members will possibly be in January 2008.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building Committee; Discussed roofing the old city hall and agreed the roof is in bad shape.
Tom Wood, City of Libby Fire Chief, reported no unusual change in November 2007.
Clay Coker, Police Chief, reported 325 calls in November 2007 and that he has been notified that the City has been awarded another STEP grant for traffic control overtime.
Parks and Cemetery; Charlene Leckrone would like the City to join the Green Team.
Personnel Committee; Announced that Mike Voorhies from Water Distribution is moving to the Sewer Treatment postion.
HEAR THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37pm by Mayor Berget.
Anthony J. Berget, Mayor
Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer
SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007
Meeting called to order at 5:37pm by Ms. Leckrone, chairperson for the city council. The Pledge of allegiance was done.
Mr. Bischoff, Mr. McElmurry, Ms. Leckrone, Mr. Roll and Mr. Bothman of the City Council were present. Glena L. Young City Clerk/Treasurer was also present. Mr. Crismore and Mayor Berget were absent.
Mr. Roll made a motion to provide in kind service for U-Serve Tennis Inc.
Mr. Bothman seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned @ 5:45pm by Ms. Leckrone
Charlene Leckrone, City Council Chairperson
Glena L. Young, City Clerk