THE 1224th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS
HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 2003 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Mayor Berget called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Roll was called. Councilmembers Leckrone, McElmurry and
Roll, and Bothman, Supervisor of City Services, Dan Thede and Deputy
City Clerk Beth A Burrell were present.
Miss Leckrone moved to accept the minutes from the September 8th regular
and the September 22 special meetings
Mr. Roll seconded.
Motion carried.
Ordinance # 1616 regarding contracting for city judge was given its
second reading.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to accept the ordinance.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Wireless Tower – Water Plant will be postponed to the October 20th
meeting awaiting the City Clerk’s return.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Roll made a motion to appoint Lucille Briggs as the new city judge.
Mr. McElmurry seconded
The motion passed.
Judge Briggs was sworn in by the Mayor.
The Central School Presentation was postponed until the November 3rd
meeting.
Maia Liesz – Land at Main, Flower and California. Mr. Bothman reported
that he had asked for 3 appraisals for this small triangle of ground.
One appraisal came in at $500. The other two came back with no value.
There was some discussion among the council.
Mr. Roll made a motion that they sell the property to Ms. Liesz for
$500.
Ms. Leckrone seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
A second meeting was set for October 20, at which time a new
councilperson will be appointed. A working committee meeting will be
held at 6:30 pm that evening.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CEMETERY – PARKS, Mr. Thede reported that the camping area at Fireman’s
Park has been closed. The dump station and small restroom will be left
open as long as weather permits.
October 6, 2003
FIRE, Tom Wood, Fire Chief gave the fire report for the month. There
were three fire calls for the city, 2 for the county and 2 for the
district, a total of 7 calls for the month of September. He also gave a
report on the expenditures and repairs for the month.
BUILDING & INDUSTRIAL PARK- Mayor Berget reported that there was still
zonolite beyond the testing done to a depth of three feet. They are
talking about putting fencing down to the three-foot level. He felt that
the water main should be laid there while the area is open and before
they backfilled.
Mr. Thede stated that the water line should be established for the
college buildings program houses that are being built near the Masonic
Lodge. Quotes will be requested from local contractors.
The building maintenance position has never been filled. Gene Wise, the
previous maintenance person is requesting that he be able to fill the
position on a part time basis.
PERSONNEL – Mayor Berget mentioned that there would be a short personnel
meeting after the regular council meeting.
POLICE – Clay Coker, Chief of Police reported that the new officer hired
last month is in training. He was a displaced mill worker. The State is
paying half of his wage for the first year and his equipment. The
department has received $10,000 in grant monies, and the department
survived Nordic Fest and Homecoming.
STREETS AND ALLEYS – Mr. Thede reported that the alleys behind the bank
and the post office would be paved starting Wednesday, October 8.
JUDICIAL – Mr. Roll mentioned that the new judge was in place.
UNION NEGOTIATIONS – Mayor Berget stated that the union contract had
been signed.
TAG – Ms. Leckrone reported that there had been some complaints and some
compliments on the cleanup and that it was a good place to go with
questions about the cleanup.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRAFFIC COORDINATOR – Mr. Thede mentioned that there had
been some new stop signs put up around town.
HEALTH CARE – Ms. Leckrone reported that there was a hygienist in place
at the Community Health Center. The search for a dentist is ongoing. The
Center has gotten federal help with drugs for the patients.
Ms. Leckrone made a motion to pay the claims.
Mr. Roll seconded the motion
Motion Carried
HEAR THE PUBLIC
Linda O’Brien of Shear D-Zine beauty salon located at 410 ½ Mineral
Avenue and Mabel Eddington from Dr. Mendenhall’s office at 207 W 2nd
Street both informed the council of the difficulties of running
businesses such as theirs without water. Water was shut off without
notice at their businesses during the main replacement in the alley
between Mineral and California Avenues and 5th and 4th Streets. Mayor
Berget apologized for their inconvenience.
Tom Wood updated the council on the arch project of the Libby
Revitalization.
Mike Fraser of TD & H, engineers for the Johnston Acres project, updated
the council and asked for signature of the contract for services for the
water/sewer project. Signature of the contract will be taken care of at
the October 20th meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm
Mayor Anthony J. Berget
Deputy City Clerk, Beth A Burrell
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A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
OCTOBER 20, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE PONDEROSA ROOM.
Mayor Anthony Berget called the meeting to order and led the pledge of
allegiance. Roll was called. Councilmembers Bauer, Bothman, Leckrone,
McElmurry, and Roll, City Attorney Scott Spencer, Supervisor of City
Services Dan Thede, and City Clerk Heidi Morris were present.
Mayor Berget reported the contract on the water and sewer connection for
the new house the college is building on Utah. The City had asked for
quotes, three were received, Noble Excavating, Thompson Contracting and
Oedewaldt Construction. The low amount was $7,440.00 from Oedewaldt
Construction. Oedewaldt Construction will be contacted about the work to
be done.
Mike Fraser, Thomas, Dean and Hoskins, Inc., was in attendance to answer
any questions concerning the engineering contract for Johnson Acres. The
contract had been sent to TSEP for review.
Councilperson Bauer moved to sign the contract.
Mr. Roll seconded.
Motion carried.
Councilperson Leckrone addressed the Council concerning appointing a
replacement for Jane Thom’s unexpired Council term. Miss Leckrone
informed the Council of their committee’s recommendation to appoint Gary
Huntsberger.
Miss Leckrone moved to appoint Gary Huntsberger to fill the council
position.
Councilperson Bothman addressed the Council stating his view of the
excellent quality of all the candidates.
Mr. Roll seconded.
Motion carried.
Mayor Berget read the oath of office to Gary Huntsberger, new Council
member.
Mayor Berget informed the Council about price comparison on rates for
the wireless tower. City Clerk Heidi Morris explained the research of
rental fees, agreements etc. in Lincoln and Flathead Counties. At the
present time, Montana Sky pays the electricity for the tower,
approximately $600 per year. Mrs. Morris recommended keeping that
agreement and adding a trade for high speed internet service for the
five computers at City Hall monthly rate of $100, also including a one
time only $199 installation fee. The total for the first year would be
$1999, including $1200 for five computer high speed internet, $199
installation and the $600 electricity for the tower.
Mr. Bauer moved to approve a trade for high speed internet and Montana
Sky continued payment of electricity for the wireless tower at water
treatment plant.
Mr. Roll seconded.
Motion carried.
October 20, 2003
Mayor Berget addressed the Council concerning the small section of
sidewalk needed by the VFW.
Mr. Bauer moved to put in that section using the sidewalk grant money.
Mr. McElmurry seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Councilmember Bauer asked the Council to start considering a new council
president since he only has a couple of months left. Mr. Bauer
recommended Mr. Roll, and hoped
That Mayor Berget would consider his recommendation since the Mayor is
the one to make that appointment. This will be addressed at the November
meeting.
Mayor Berget reminded the Council of the annual Christmas party for
staff and Council on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 6 p.m.
The next regular monthly council meeting will be November 3, 2003 at 7
p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Mayor, Anthony J. Berget
City Clerk, Heidi Morris
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