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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON

August 17, 2021, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND GOTO MEETING.The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Clerk/Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Liggett, Vivirito, Erickson, Carlson, Toombs and Fisher present. Also, present were Assistant Clerk Mann, Director Sibley, and Attorney Brooks by video. Long and Griffith were absent.

Moved by Liggett seconded by Vivirito to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2021 meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Fisher, seconded by Carlson to approve the agenda, adding Guidance from Attorney Brooks to Council Discussion. All in favor. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

1. Theresa Doumitt and Norma Trent of RCP (Roundup Community Partners) gave an update of the Kiosk project, a handout of proposed locations for benches was given to the council. Theresa also gave an update on the old central school project.

2. Bob Goffena, Board Vice Chair for Deadmans Basin- Gave a quick overview. All water out of Deadmans is contracted from DNRC (Department of Natural Resources and Conservation). All water loss is shared equally.

3. Jim Schladweiler 1116 2nd St W. asked who is liable for dead trees along the boulevard? City or Homeowners? Lots of dead trees that need to be removed, they are hazardous. City might want to look at help for the homeowners to get them removed before someone gets hurt from a falling tree. Might want to add to next year’s budget.

Visitors:

1. Jim Pedrazzi-We lease the land East of Roundup from the City. We irrigate out of the river; water is a critical issue. I am asking to use some of the City’s water to maintain City property. Vivirito asked if he sells the crop? Yes, the hay is sold, also used for grazing.

2. Matt McCleary and Charlie Jennaway addressed the council concerning water rights. We feel strongly it was given under false pretense. No public notice was given, you were misled, it was for personal gain. If it’s left in reservoir, everyone will benefit next year. McCleary asked the council to rescind their action of giving water to the two land owners.

New Business: Preliminary Budget Hearing FY 2021-2022- Close regular meeting at 7:21pm and open Public Hearing. No Public Comment. Close Public Hearing at 7:22pm and open regular meeting.

Mayor Jones- Flood Awareness Day is September 9th, will post flyer on City’s Facebook page.

Spoke with Board Chair Seder and Vice Chair Goffena of Deadmans Basin, asking for guidance going forward. Both agreed that policy needs to be in place before anymore irrigation water from the city can be disbursed. Table any and all other requests for irrigation water. Infrastructure Committee meeting will meet on the matter September 7th at 6:00pm.

Regional Summits are postponed due to COVID.

Mayor, along with Toombs and Fisher, met with County Commissioners on August 6th on the Interlocal agreement for law enforcement and CARES ACT reimbursement funds. The County is adamant about receiving the $11,484.86 that was withheld from the quarterly payment. The city withheld the funds from the quarterly payments because the commissioners were withholding the CARES act reimbursement funds from the City. The County promised the council members they will help the City with the water project with their ARPA funds that can only be used for sewer and water projects. They are also willing to help with a joint parks position. An action item will be placed on the next agenda for the council decision on the Cares Act Reimbursement funds. A letter will then be drafted that will go to the County Commissioners of the council’s decision.

City Attorney Brooks:

• Zoning Ordinance- Sent a draft to Mayor Jones. Read the changes to the Council. Next meeting, add to agenda as Public Hearing and 1st Reading. Advertise in paper.

Correspondence- Special Events Permit Application submitted by the Fire Department for a pig roast at the City Park.

Report out from Council Committee Meetings:

• Water Authority: Liggett- Met last week. Phase 2 authorized, waiting for funding. Ranked 37th ARPA project funds. The official notice for projects funded will be the 26th of August.

• RCP (Roundup Community Partners)- Need help collecting volunteer hours.

Clerk/Treasurer Lanter- Mailed a draft of the budget to council.

Director Sibley-City is ranked 22nd, asking 2 million for our water project phase 6 through ARPA.

Pool is closed.

Next Agenda add 20-minute discussion on Parks and Rec.

MOVED BY ERICKSON, SECONDED BY CARLSON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 1144. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROUNDUP, MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment:

MOVED BY LIGGETT, SECONDED BY FISHER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 1145. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THIE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CAPITAL ASSESTS. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment:

MOVED BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY VIVIRITO, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 1146. A RESOLUTION LEVYING ASSESSMENT OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR ROUNDUP STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT TO DEFRAY THE COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment:

MOVED BY FISHER, SECONDED BY LIGGETT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 1147. A RESOLUTION LEVYING ASSESSMENT OF ANNUAL COSTS OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL POWER FOR ROUNDUP STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 50, TO DEFRAY COSTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment:

MOVED BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY VIVIRITO, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 1148. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE WITHIN THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL AND DETERMINING THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATION OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED CITY OFFICERS AND REVOKING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment:

MOVED BY VIVIRITO, SECONDED BY CARLSON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION # 1149. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO SUBMIT MCEP INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment

Public Comment: Jim Schladweiler 1116 2nd St W. – Very disappointed in the Fireworks meeting. It was not an open meeting; people don’t know what’s going on and will think you’re hiding stuff. What happened with the skate park? No leader per Mayor.

Moved by Erickson, seconded by Carlson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.