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01/11/71 City Council Minutes43 A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD DECEMBER 21, 1970, IN THE MAYORS OFFICE AT 5:00 P. M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. COUNCILMEN MIRON, TURNER AND ROCHE ABSENT. ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN PRESENT. Councilman Riley moved that Mayor Bjorneby be authorized to sign the storm sewer contract with the State Highway Department for the project No. F-191 (29) entitled "Kalispell Courthouse Couplet" in the City of Kalispell in 1971 to rebuild and improve U. S. Highway 93 in the vicinity of the Kalispell County Courthouse and for two blocks north of the Courthouse. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried. Councilman O'Brien moved the Red Cross be authorized to hood 20 meters in the Conrad Bank parking lot, from 1 to 5 P.M. for the Blood Drawing on January 7, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Riley. Carried. Meeting adjourned by Mayor Bjorneby. Minutes read and annrnvad_ January 11_ 1971_ THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD JANUARY 11, 1971, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 7:30 P.M. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES The minutes of the Special meeting of December 21, 1970, were read. Councilman Roberts moved approval of the Minutes of December 21, 2970. Seconded by Councilman Roche. Carried. Minutes of the January 4, 1971, Regular meeting were read. Councilman Roche moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Clerk - Treasurer for November City Engineer, Police Chief, Police Judge, Sanitarian for December Fire Chief Annual Report. Councilman Roche commented on the Sanitarian's report regarding sewer problem at 728 6th Ave. West and the problem with water lines on 5th, 6th, and 7th Ave. West which are outside the city. Councilman Roche moved acceptance of the City Officials' Reports. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL Mr. Richard Nelson expressed thanks to the street department for the excellent job of snow removal in the vicinity of the High School. Water Superintendent Lauterjung requested Council consideration of Sundry Water Accounts: Greater Flathead Sports in the amount of $1,321.67 for the installation of a water line. Councilman Roche moved the account of Greater Flathead Sports be paid out of City Water Works Department Funds. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried. Sunburst Development Co, in the amount of $1,190.80 for Fire Hydrants located in the Park View Terrace Addition. Councilman Turner moved this be held for action at the next Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Carried. 44 Greenacres Water Line -Non users Share in the amount of $182.28. One party who originally agreed to participate did not follow through and annex to the City, and did not connect to the water main. Councilman Roche moved the $182.28 balance be pro -rated among the balance of the participants of the Greenacres Water Line -Non users share. Seconded by Councilman Hensley. Carried. City Engineer McClintick reported that Street Foreman, Anderson, had returned from California last Saturday with the new leaf vacuum machine. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Roche reported the Garbage Committee expects to have an ordinance to present for adoption at the February Council Meeting. City Attorney Donahue and Councilman Miron have done a lot of research regarding garbage charges. _ Councilman Hensley reported the Finance Committee has audited and approved for payment all claims for the month of December, 1970, and moved acceptance of the Finance Committee Report. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Councilman O'Brien reported the Safety Committee has received requests from Assistant Police Chief, Gil Baldwin, for permission to send two officers to meetings in Bozeman, expenses being paid by Omnibus Crime Funds. Councilman O'Brien moved Norman Zachary be authorized to attend Narcotics Schhool in Bozeman, Jan. 24 through Jan. 29, and that travel by private transportation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Miron. Carried. Councilman O'Brien moved Sgt. LeRoy McDowell be authorized to attend Legal Training School in Bozeman, Jan. 31 through Feb. 5, and that travel by private transportation be authorized. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. Councilman O'Brien informed the Council, the Safety Committee would report recommendations for Fire Department promotions at the next Council meeting. Councilman McCormick reported the Street & Alley, and Sewer and Water Committees have awarded'ihe bids for 3 pickup trucks to Roy Stanley Chevrolet, the low bidder. Councilman McCormick moved adoption of the Street and Alley, and Sewer & Water Committee report. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. Carried. Councilman Miron reported that several persons in his ward were concerned in regard to the condition of property located at 4th Avenue West and 5th Street. This is abandoned property which is an eyesore, safety, and fire hazard. One of the buildings located there has been partially damaged by fire. Mr. Richard Nelson stated that the place has been boarded up, but that kids pull the boards off and scatter debris from the old building around the neighborhood and that kids smoke there. The old burned shed is the main problem and is a dangerous place for kids to play. He felt the City Council should take some action to correct the situation. Councilman O'Brien, chairman of the Safety Committee, reported that former Fire Chief Tillson had attempted to make some arrangment with the owners of the property, but that the property owners had been either out of town or ill, and therefore, former Chief Tillson had been unable to complete any arrangements with the property owners. Fire Chief Peters reported that Mrs. Vick of Missoula, a relative of the property owners, had given assurance that something would be done and that he would contact Mrs. Vick again regarding this property. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS License and Permit Bonds' A. R. Lyford, dba Lyford Plumbing and Heating Bond gas installer Bond plumber Anthony J. Migneault, dba M and M Electric Bond electrician Councilman Turner moved acceptance of the License and Permit Bonds. Seconded by Councilman Roche. Carried. Mayor Bjorneby presented the contract with Morrison-Malerte, Inc., for engineering for the Storm Sewer Project and requested Council approval. Councilman Riley moved Mayor Bjorneby be authorized to sign the Engineering contract with Morrison-Maierle, Inc., for storm sewer project. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Carried. Councilman Roche reported that he has found it a pleasure to serve on the City Council, but because of the time and personal sacrifice, that Council members must give, recommended that the wage for councilmen should be increased beginning with the new term of office. 45 Councilman Roche moved adoption of Ordinance No. 781-A, An Ordinance setting the compensation of Councilmen at $150.00 per month. Seconded by Councilman Roberts. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Roberts and Roche voted aye. All other Councilmen voted Nay. Ordinance 781-A defeated. Councilman Roche moved adoption of Ordinance No. 781, An Ordinance setting the compensation of Councilmen at $125.00 per month. Seconded by Councilman Turner. Roll Call Vote. Councilman Hensley voted Nay. All other Councilmen voted Aye. The business of the Council meeting. Minutes r,I and approved, ty being completed,Mayor Bjorneby adjourned the February 1, 1971. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD FEBRUARY 1, 1971 AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL. MAYOR BJORNEBY PRESIDED. ALL COUNCILMEN WERE PRESENT. READING OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 11, 1971, Regular Meeting were read. Councilman Roche moved approval of the minutes as read. Seconded by Councilman McCormick. Carried. OPEN BIDS - Refuse Packer and Truck