THE 1293TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2008 AT 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
At the request of City Attorney, Chuck Evans, Mr. Anthony Berget called the meeting to order at 7:06pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council members Mrs. Williams, Mr. Roll, Ms. Leckrone, Mr. Bischoff and Mr. McElmurry were present. Mr. Bothman was absent. City Clerk/Treasurer, Glena L. Hook and City Attorney Chuck Evans were also present.
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the minutes from the regular meeting held Monday, November 3, 2008.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. McElmurry made a motion to approve the City of Libby paying the difference of the cost between the existing pipe and an 8” pipe for the approximate 350ft. water line that Tungsten Holdings is relocating in the area of the alley abandonment, Block 11, Faust Addition (see resolution 1698).
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
U-Serve Tennis Lease and Interlocal Agreement was approved at an earlier meeting held on November 7, 2008.
NEW BUSINESS
Ted Werner of 84 Cherry Ck. Bluff Rd., Libby asked for a reduction of hook-up fees for 5 – H2O and sewer hook-ups on the corner of 8th and Dakota. The council decided they would like to send this request to committee and will make a final decision on this request at the next regular council meeting.
Resolution # 1715; amending FY-09 Budget. Mr. McElmurry made a motion to approve Resolution # 1715 amending the animal control budget for FY-09.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mr. Roll made a motion to accept Mayor Berget’s resignation.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
Scott Eby of 520 E. 3rd Street, Libby, asked to be considered for the position of the now vacant Mayor’s position.
D C Orr of 1117 Nevada Ave. Libby, stated that he believes that Mr. Berget is breaking the law by holding two elected positions and believes this is a conflict of interest.
City Attorney, Chuck Evans, did not agree with D C Orr’s statement and stated that in this case he believes there is no conflict.
Mr. Bischoff stated that he believes the position of Mayor should be held by someone in the council as the city needs someone in the position that has had previous experience with city business and that by appointing someone from the council to the Mayor’s position it would then free a position in the council.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion that the council appoint someone from the current city council and that each council member should prepare one question for each council member interested in the mayor position. Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion Passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The council announced a Special Council Meeting to be held Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:30pm to appoint a new mayor for the City of Libby.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HEAR THE PUBLIC
D C Orr of 1117 Nevada Ave. Libby, stated he sets on the Cag council and brought a letter for the council concerning the export plant. Mr. Orr would like to be put on the next council agenda and would like the council to comment on his letter at that time.
The meeting was adjourned @ 7:55pm.
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Mayor Anthony J. Berget
Attest:
City Clerk /Treasurer Glena L. Hook
A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 @ 5:30PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meeting was called to order @ 5:35pm by Council President, Charlene Leckrone and she led the pledge of allegiance.
Appointment of a new mayor by city council; Both council members interested in the mayor’s position read their letter of intent. Ms. Leckrone and Mr. Roll separately answered question asked by the council.
Mr. Bischoff made a motion to nominate Mr. Roll for the position of Mayor of the City of Libby.
Mrs. Williams seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Roll was voted in as Mayor by a 4 to 2 vote of the council.
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Charlene Leckrone, Council President
Attest:
City Clerk /Treasurer Glena L. Hook