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THE 1214^th REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 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, Leckrone, Porter, Sorensen and Thom, City Attorney Scott Spencer, Supervisor of City Services Dan Thede, Police Chief Clay Coker and City Clerk Heidi Morris were present.

Mr. Bauer moved to accept the November 12th regular meeting minutes as corrected.

Ms. Leckrone seconded.

Motion carried.

Resolution #1600 & 1601a  concerning Montana Municipal Insurance Authority were read.

Mr. Bauer moved to accept Resolution #1601 & 1601a.

Mrs. Porter seconded.

Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Scott Spencer, City Attorney distributed a letter explaining that it would be illegal to put the VFW/LADC item on a ballot, as requested by the VFW.  Several members of the audience addressed the Council concerning the VFW request for LADC funds.  The VFW was advised to return the LADC Board with their request.

A ten-minute recess was taken at 8:30 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Bauer made a motion to approve the 2003 liquor licenses.

Mr. Sorensen seconded.

Motion carried.

Councilmember Porter reported that the Community Development Committee recommended to that it was not a wise use of tax dollars to fund the fireworks display for New Year’s Eve.

Mayor Berget asked Council to lift the City restriction on fireworks for New Years Eve.

Fire Chief Tom Wood said they had no problem with one day in the winter.  Jim Rostofer from the audience spoke against allowing it at any time. 

Mrs. Porter moved to allow fireworks within the City of Libby limits on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Mr. Sorensen seconded.

Mrs. Baeth asked to table the Growth Policy Plan.  It will be put on the January agenda.

Mayor Berget discussed repairs, painting and a door needed on the Glendora house.  Mr. Thede and Mr. Sorensen will do a walk through to check out needs.

Mr. Sorensen moved to get quotes and make repairs for no more than $5,000.

Mrs. Porter seconded.

Motion carried.

Jim Nelson, President of the TV/Video Club addressed the Council asking for funding.  At the present time, the City of Libby receives an annual payment from the cable company.  Mrs. Porter will take this item to the Community Development Committee for   review and report back.

A lease with the State of Montana for a portion of Old City Hall is being finalized.

Mrs. Porter moved to sign the lease as soon as the corrections are done and clarification received.

Mr. Bauer seconded.

Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Tom Wood, Fire Chief, reported delivery of a new rural 2003 fire truck.

Police Chief, Clay Coker reported that Officer Josh Harth will be graduating soon

from the academy and they will be back to a full force.

Rita Windom, County Commissioner, thanked the City for all the help with the work on Skidale Hill.

It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the claims as per the claims approval list.

HEAR THE PUBLIC

Tiffany Sabine asked questions concerning payments received from Kootenai Heritage Council.  She will meet with the Clerk later for actual numbers.

Jim Rostopher addressed the Council.

Next regular city council meeting will be held January 6, 2003 at 7 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at   10:00 p.m.

Mayor, Anthony J. Berget

City Clerk, Heidi Morris

*MANNER OF ADDRESSING COUNCIL

1. Each person not a Council member shall address the Council, at the time designated in the agenda or as directed by the Council, by stepping to the podium or microphone, giving that person's name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record, unless further time is granted by the Council, shall limit the address to the Council to three minutes.

2. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member of the Council or Staff.

3. No person, other that the council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion either directly or through a member of the council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer.

4. No questions shall be asked of individuals except through the Presiding Officer.

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