01/08/68 City Council MinuteskYd"
REGULAR MEETING pit
A regular meeting of the Kalispell City Council was held January S.
1968, in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Bjorneby presiding.
All councilmen were present.
The minutes of the meeting held December 11, 1967, were read and ap-
proved as read on motion of Councilman O'Brien. Seconded by Councilman
McCormick and carried. Councilman Roche moved approval of the minutes of
the Special Meeting on December 18, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Hensley
and carried.
Hear and Pass on Protests - S.I.D. 306:
No protests were received.
Count man Roberts0pmoved adoption of Resolution No. 2659 - A Resolution
Crest So=1$�•Call_foiej?dsjd by Councilman McCormick, Roll Call Vote.All voted Aye.
Councilman Hensley moved that call for bids be authorized for the
following:
Legal advertising for a two-year period
Gasoline and diesel fuel
Liability insurance
S.I.D. 306 - Water Mains
Seconded by Councilman Riley and carried.
Committee Reports:
Sewer - Water - Sewer Charges for Users Outside of City- The Com-
mittee recommends that the sewer charge for users outside the City limits
be the same as the water charge, and that no sewer charge be made on any
sprinkling rate water. Councilman Roberts moved adoption of the Committee
report. Seconded by Councilman Roche and carried.
Sewer -Water - Outfall Sewer - The Committee recommends that the City
proceed with the contract with the Falls Construction Co., and that vitri-
fied clay pipe be used in the construction of the sewer system. Council-
man Roberts moved adoption of the report. Seconded by Councilman Hensley
and carried.
Finance - Councilman Hensley reported that all claims for the month
of December have been audited and approved with the exception of the claim
of First Federal Savings & Loan Association for the rental of parking lots.
A discussion was held as to whether a formal lease should be entered into
and as to where liability rests. Councilman Happ moved the First Federal
Savings & Loan claim be approved and the acceptance of the balance of the
Finance Committee report. Seconded by Councilman Roberts and carried.
Street & Alley - Reserved Parking Request on 3rd St, East, Seventh
Day Adventist Church - The Committee recommends the church reserve two
parking spaces on their land behind the church building for their parking.
The City Clerk is to notify the 7th Day Adventist Church of the committee
action. Councilman Hopp moved acceptance of the Committee report. Se-
conded by Councilman Roberts and carried.
Issuance of Meter Hoods: Councilman Riley ®eported a discussion was
held by Council members regarding the issuance of meter hoods and also
reserved parking spaces. It was felt that these matters should be re-
viewed. Mayor Bjorneby referred the study and review of reserved parking
spaces and the issuance of meter hoods to the Parking Meter Committee.
Sticker Ordinance - Councilman Riley moved the City adopt the Sticker
Ordinance at such time as other cities in the county adopt the ordinance.
(An ordinance which requires that a sticker issued by the Police Department
must be affixed to a vehicle before a garage may repair damage caused by
an accident). Seconded by Councilman Miron and carried.
Safety - Extra Shift Pay for Police Department - Councilman Miron re-
ported the Safety Committee recommends that members of the Police Depart-
ment be paid for extra shifts worked at the same rate as their holiday pay,
effective January 1, 1968. There is adequate money in the budget for this
and it will simplify bookkeeping and make it easier to get department mem-
bers to work extra shifts when it is necessary. Councilman Miron moved
adoption of the report. Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
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Safety - Fire Marshall Gene Thompson reported on activities for the
month of December. Councilman Miron reported that the Fire Marshall had
worked 55 hours, in addition to his regular shift.
Addressing the Council:
Mr, Bill Little of Bill Little Builders requested an increase in
compensation for the remodeling of the Water Department building due to
increased cost of materials. Councilman Hensley reported the remodeling
contract was a firm contract and no additional compensation would be
awarded.
License and Permit Bonds:
Arthur B. Harker, d/b/a Ole's Plumbing & Heating - Continuation Certificate
Gas Installers
Arthur B. Harker, d/b/a " It " It Continuation Certificate
Plumber
Charles.W. Ward Continuation Certificate
Electrician
Paul D. Holmquist Electrician
Ford Heating - Earl Van Dort Gas Installer
J. E. Bergsieker Gas Installer
Edward R. Farrar & Ronald J. Wayne
d/b/a E & R Plumbing & Heating Plumber
Edward R. Farrar & Ronald J. Wayne
d/b/a E & R Plumbing & Heating Gas Installer
Kalispell Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Plumber
Councilman O'Brien moved acceptance of the License and Permit Bonds.
Seconded by Councilman McCormick and carried.
Correspondence:
A letter was received from Clark-Coleman-Rupeiks, Inc., giving a
progress report on City -County planning study. It was reported that ap-
proximately 94% of the project has been completed.
A letter from Morrison-Maierle was received regarding comprehensive
Water -Sewer Planning.
In a letter from Fire Chief Tillson, it was reported that Eugene F.
Thompson has completed seven months probationary period as Fire Marshall
and requested that Eugene F. Thompson be confirmed permanent Fire Marshall
for the City of Kalispell. Councilman Miron moved Eugene F. Thompson
be confirmed as Fire Marshall for the City of Kalispell. Seconded by
Councilman Happ and carried.
Councilman Nirsn moved Alan Counsell be appointed firemen for a
probationary period of six months, beginning with his starting date of
employment. Seconded by Councilman Happ and carried.
Feting was adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby.
Read and approved as read this 15th day of January, 1968.
Mayor
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