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08/11/80 City Council MinutesCONTINUATION OF.BUDGET.HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING WAS HELD AT 7:30,P.M. MONDAY, 97 AUGUST 11, 1980 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL. MAYOR HAPP PRESIDED. COUNCILMAN GRAINGER WAS ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION #3301 Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3301, a resolution to levy the cost of removal of garbage or other offensive matter from streets, alleys, or on any premises as a special tax against property from which such matter was deposited, and the disposition thereof. Seconded by Councilman Zauner. The rate is established at $48.00 per average single fam- ily residential dwelling unit. This is up from last year, which was $33.00. Garbage rates have not been raised for three years. There is an absolute necessity to buy one new garbage truck this year and to start a fund toward the purchase of another in the future. Question called. Councilman Smith voted nay. Councilman Granmo abstained. All other councilmen voted aye. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION #3302 Councilman Ruiz moved to'adopt Resolution #3302, a resolution to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 1980-81. Seconded by Councilman Smith. Some items were realigned, but there is no change in totals from the meeting of August 6th. Roll call vote. All voted aye. Finance Director Swanson reported that he does not have a figure for the value of a mill. There is a computer break -down at the County. He is basing the amount of mills on last year's value and if it comes in higher, the money will be put in reserve. RESOLUTION #3303 Councilman Ruiz moved to adopt Resolution #3303, a resolution setting the mill levy for fiscal year 1980-81 as follows: General Fund 91.4 Retirement 6.9 Health Insurance 4.5 S.I.D. Revolving 1.5 Liability Insurance 4.1 Police - Unfunded 2.5 TOTAL 110.9 Seconded by Councilman Smith. Roll call vote. All voted aye. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mayor Happ made three calls for anyone wishing to address the Council. No one responded. COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE Councilman Ruiz had no additional report. ANNEXATION Resolution # 3304 Councilman Smith moved to adopt Resolution #3304, a resolution to approve th6 re -design and aggregation of lots within Hawthorn West III, Subdivision #108, and authorize filing of amended plat therefor. Seconded by Councilman Granmo. Roll call vote. All voted aye. EMPLOYMENT Councilman Zauner had no report. PARKS $ RECREATION Councilman Daley moved to authorize Mayor Happ to sign an agreement to lease the old dump grounds to Gary Collier for three years at $500.00 per year. Seconded by Councilman Saverud. Motion carried. STREET $ ALLEY Councilman O'Boyle had no report. CITY DEVELOPMENT No report. SEWER g WATER Councilman Granmo had no report. Water Superintendent Longpre reported that they had problems at the Treatment Plant after the storm last Friday, but everything is normal at this time. Two well pumps were knocked out by the storm and the new well handled the City for two days with no problem. The street sweeper will be out tomorrow to remove leaves downed by the storm so they will not plug the storm drains. Councilman Granmo announced a meeting of the Sewer $ Water Committee at 7:30 A.M. Wed- nesday, August 13th. The Safety -Committee will meet at 10:00 A.M. on August 20th. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Happ announced that the regular meeting of August 18th will be postponed until August 25th because there will not be a quorum. GREENACRES WATER DISTRICT City Attorney Donahue reported that the Water Department has received a check for the balance in the Greenacres Water District and the line will now be maintained by the City Crews. The amount was $5,543.71, and according to the agreement, will be used only for upgrading the system. City Attorney Donahue advised that the money should be invested until used. Mayor Happ reported the following letter from Fla'thedd Industries for the Handicapped: two EDARD OF DmEMR9 President Jim C. Atkinson Vice President Vangeline Wilson Secretary - Treasurer Rich DeJana .Post President Larry T. McMillan Charles Lee Ln.vonne M. Hoenig 'SS rvi.s,r W. Crawford Dots" K Morton Mv,, ,:; meOWeil Richard A. Dasen Joe Fine Executive Director Wm. J. (Bill) Crivello Programs Director Herbert G. Keating, III Flathead Industries For The Handicapped A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION 305 3RD AVENUE EAST - PH. 755-7656 - KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 August 7, 1980 Norma Happ, Mayor and City Council Members City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1035 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear, Mayor 'Happy On behalf of the Board of Directors and clients at Flathead Industries, i would like to express our sincere gratitude for the financial and technical assistance recently provided for the remodeling of our new adult group home. would like the Council members to know that we have nothing but high praise for the efforts of Ed Gallagher and the Com- munity Development Department staff. They were extremely help- ful to us in our efforts to obtain low -interest funding for the remodeling work on the new home. Flathead Industries prides itself in knowing that the handicap- ped in our community are not forgotten. However, it is a plain and simple fact that without the continued dedication and sup- port of individuals like Ed and Susan, programs like ours would not be successful. The City of Kalispell is to be complimented for the excellent quality and demeanor of its Community Develop- ment staff. Speaking for our corporation, we appreciate your efforts immensely! Sincerely, Bill Crivello Executive Director FLATHEAD INDUSTRIES FOR THE HANDICAPPED BC/js CC•, Ed Gallagher Susan Moyer 1 Providing training and employment opportunities for the lutndicapped. Accredited by the Com- 99 Mayor Happ announced that Robert Hafferman has been hired as Director of Public Works. One of his duties will be to draw up specs for the demolition of old City Hall. There being no further business, Mayor Happ adjourned the meeting at 8:20 P.M. Minutes approved as presented August 25, 1980. rjorie Giermann, City Clerk 1 i. Norma E. Happ, Mayof I