HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 12 1977 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 12, 1977
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Minutes of the regular council meeting held in the city municipal building
July 12, 1977.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Jr., Councilmen Dwain A. Kinghorn, Earl L.
Romriell and Wayne G. Taylor, Engineer John Alder, Attorney Don Burnett,
Clerk Vera C. Armstrong. Councilman Boyd L. Fullmer excused.
Mayor Cotant asked for any corrections or additions to minutes of June 28.
There being none, Councilman Romriell moved to approve minutes as written.
Councilman Taylor seconded motion with all councilmen voting in favor.
CLAIMS TO BE PAID IN JULY presented to mayor and council. After reviewing
claims, Councilman Kinghorn moved to approve claims. Councilman Romriell
seconded motion and all councilmen voted in favor.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR JUNE presented to mayor and council.
ACCEPTANCE OF WATER, SEWER, CURB AND GUTTER AND STREET CONSTRUCTION IN THE
SECOND STAGE OF THE BUNCE PHASE II AND BUNCE PHASE III SUBDIVISION. Mark
Bunce has requested city accept the streets and utility construction at
the above mentioned locations.
City has received a letter from Northwestern Engineering Inc.
recommending acceptance of this construction, their firm has made a complete
inspection of the development.
Councilman Romriell moved the city accept the water, sewer, curb and
gutter and street construction in the second stage of the Bunce Phase II
and Bunce Phase III Subdivision. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion.
Voting was unanimous in favor of motion.
SALARY INCREASE FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL - Mayor and council discussed adopting
an ordinance setting salary increases. This ordinance must be adopted
60 days prior to the election in November to be effective for mayor
and council terms commencing January 1, 1978.
After discussion, Councilman Romriell moved to set mayor's salary at
$500.00 per month and councilmen's salaries at $200.00 per month.
Councilman Taylor seconded motion with an unanimous vote in favor.
Attorney Burnett will prepare the ordinance.
BISTLINE PARK DEVELOPMENT - Councilman Kinghorn informed council the city
just might be able to secure some grass sod to place at the Bistline
Park location from Kraft Food. Mayor is to write letter to Kraft Food
requesting the opportunity to purchase the sod when available.
SEWER MAINTENANCE - Council discussed operation of Valenty sewer pump
station and main line stoppage from Hiway Avenue to Valenty Rd. Engineer
Alder told council the city needs to set up a regular program of flushing
sewer lines, also water valve boxes need checked and cleaned regular.
Council discussed installing an alarm light to warn of sewer backage
on Hiway Avenue, the residence at 204 Hiway Avenue has had sewer backed
up into basement several times.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS AND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS AND
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED.
There are two vacancies on the planning commission and there are three
vacancies on the municipal improvements board.
SEWER CLAIMS - Mayor Cotant said he would like to proceed with the
official formal closing of sewer project.
CITY PROPERTY AT 4545 YELLOWSTONE ~ Mayor and council discussed getting
bids or quotations to clear off the old house and outbuildings at
4545 Yellowstone.
GENERAL DISCUSSIONS:
1. Enlargement of city office and storage facilities discussed by
mayor and council.
2. Chubbuck v. Arnold Stuart - City reviewed facts regarding this
problem. Attorney Burnett told council he felt that economics
will take care of the problem in time.
3. Attorney Burnett said he would like to meet with council on
ordinance matters. Meeting was set for July 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Council will attend the P & Z Comprehensive plan presentation
and discuss ordinances later.
4, McOmber's New Colonial Motel sewer line is being installed.
5. Attorney Burnett discussed legal costs of criminal police
business with councilmen.
6. Belva Adolphson has appealed the Planning and Zoning Commission's
denial of her variance request to place two trailers on her
property which lies west of 5400 vlock Yellowstone. The public
hearing will probably be set for the first council meeting in
August.
7. Council discussed cancelling the second meeting in July this
year instead of the August meeting. Budget must be adopted prior
to second monday in September and hearings will need to be held
the latter part of August.
Councilman Taylor moved the July 26th council meeting be cancelled.
Councilman Romriell seconded motion and all councilmen voted in favor.
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Mayor Cotant declared meeting be recessed until July 21st for further
business if necessary,
Vera C. Armstrong, City Clerk
?John O. Cotant, Jr., M~yof