APPROVED
THE 1382nd REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 @ 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01pm by Mayor Roll who led the Pledge of
Allegiance and welcomed the public.
Mrs. Williams, Mr. Olsen, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Desch and Mr. Bischoff
were present. City Administrator Jim Hammons and City Clerk Treasurer Glena L. Hook were
also present.
Prayer was offered by Lloyd Miller of the Amish Church.
Mrs. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting
September 17, 2012, Public Hearing September 17, 2012 and Special Meeting September 26,
2012. Mrs. Benson seconded the motion. Mr. Olsen made a motion to add the amount that was
going to be paid to Shannon Industries to the Special Meeting minutes. Mrs. Lawrence seconded
the motion. Motion Passed. Mr. Olsen made a motion to change River Front Park to the city
gravel pit on Pipe Creek Road in the Regular minutes under hear the public in DC Orr’s second
sentence. Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion. Motion Passed. Motion passed on first motion to
approve the minutes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cemetery/Parks; None
Fire; None
Resolutions/Ordinances; None
Personnel; Mr. Bischoff stated they were interviewing for the City Service Worker
positions.
Building; None
Water/Sewer; Mrs. Benson stated her and Mrs. Lawrence were present during the 11
month walk through at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mike Voorhies pointed out a problem
with a light intensity sensor he believes should be changed out. The sensors purpose is to tell the
employees when to clean the UV bulbs. The main concern was at the contact basin area. Algae
is growing possibly due to sunlight and slow movement. This was an unforeseen problem that
does need to be addressed. Mrs. Benson stated they received a bid from Thompson Contracting
Inc. for $19,850. Ryan Jones of Morrison-Maierle, 125 School House Road Kalispell, explained
to the council what needed to be done about the algae problem and a problem with some solids
coming down and collecting in the basin. The council discussed the problems. Mr. Jones also
commented on the League of Cities and Towns convention.
Budget/Finance; None
Police; Police Chief Smith stated there were 282 case reports, 36 citations and 17 arrests
for the month of September.
Lights/Streets/Sidewalks; Mrs. Desch stated the Asphalt Zipper was used on Balsam St.
and they were trying a new technique.
City Administrator; None
Finance; None
HEAR THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES
DC Orr residing at 1117 Nevada Avenue Libby stated his concerns with the items on the agenda
and his concerns with the minutes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Sarah Murphey, Turkey Dash through the City Limits; Sarah Murphey residing at 97 Cedar
Creek ext. Libby asked the council for permission to use some of the city streets for a 2.7 mile
run and asked for Police support through the intersections. Chief Smith asked Sarah Murphey to
contact him before the race. The council agreed to support the race.
Chamber of Commerce, placement of Eagle; Tabled by the mayor.
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Approval of Business Licenses received to date; Mr. Olsen made a motion to approve the
Business Licenses received to date. Mrs. Lawrence seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
Approval of Payroll and Claims for September 2012; Mrs. Williams made a motion to approve
Payroll and Claims for September 2012. Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion. Mr. Olsen had
some questions about some of the claims which the council discussed. Motion Passed.
Strom Electric what funds to use for payment; Mrs. Lawrence made a motion to pay Strom
Electric out of ED Funds. Mr. Bischoff seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES
Ryan Jones of Morrison-Maierle stated they would be on site with representatives from Rizzo on
October 17, 2012. Mr. Jones said they were going to look over the Flower Creek Dam site and
would like to set aside time for council questions. Mr. Jones also stated they have sent in a
revised application to Intercap for Interim financing for the Flower Creek Dam Project.
Joann Newman residing at 302 City service Road Libby wanted to know if the dead trees at
River Front Park are going to be removed and replaced by the contractors.
DC Orr residing at 1117 Nevada Avenue Libby stated his concerns on building codes and felt
they were uniform and should be kept that way. Mr. Orr stated his concerns about the sidewalks
and stated they should be up to code. with making comments on the agenda items before
council discussion and his concerns with the brevity of the minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:33pm.
_________________________
Mayor Doug Roll
Attest; ______________________________
City Clerk Glena L. Hook