City Council Meeting Minutes

 


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON MARCH 1, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND GOTO MEETING.

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

Moved by Liggett seconded by Carlson to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2022 meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Fisher, seconded by Toombs to approve agenda, All in favor. Motion carried.

Public Comment: Donna Marmon, 1221 4th St W. Swimmers Forever were unable to get the indoor pool open, just under $1000.00 in budget. Would like to give money to train someone in the community to teach water safety to the Lifeguards. Mayor will have Parks Committee discuss at next committee meeting.

Mayor Jones - No response to the letters sent to MDT (Montana Department of Transportation).

Not sure if we really have an issue with feral cats. We have had one person complain in the last two to five years.

Leaving for Choteau tomorrow, will be back next Monday.

Haven’t heard anything back from County on the Interlocal Agreement, wondering if we should table the court agreement because of election year.

John Perrella called, asking to consider letting people shoot fireworks until midnight July 4th. Council agrees to leave as is.

Attorney Brooks:

• Memo for ARPA Funds premium pay - Bruce met some of the requirements during the COVID pandemic but no person-to-person interaction at the office or a code compliance site. Discussed with Kelly Lynch, she agrees that Bruce is not eligible for premium pay. Met with Bruce, Mayor Jones and President Toombs by phone on Monday, all was conveyed to Bruce. Mayor asked Toombs to talk about his thoughts. Toombs- He doesn’t meet criteria to receive funds, could pay him another way other than ARPA Funds, perhaps a bonus. Mayor-Does the council have an appetite to do a bonus pay outside perimeter of ARPA Funds and how do we justify to others wanting a bonus? Will put on the agenda for next meeting.

• Memo for Justice Court - Went over memo that was sent to council. Looked at statutes, what can be done with fees generated within the city limits and which jurisdiction gets the funds. Can call Kelly Lynch or contact other city attorneys who have entered into interlocal agreements like ours. Can also request advice from the Attorney General, but might take long to get answer. Council would like Brent to reach out to other City Attorneys for their input.

Mayor Jones - NIMS (National Incident Management System) No requirement for the city to watch videos and take test.

Fisher - Any applications for Lifeguards? Tanya- Only four. Keep in mind, minimum wage went up to $9.20 an hour. Swim suits will run around $30.00 to $40.00 for girls and $28.00 to $38.00 for boys. Mann - When I was a lifeguard, we were provided one swim suit and was given the option to buy more.

Clerk/Treasurer Lanter: Auditors here this week, also doing a Federal Audit.

Director Sibley: Mayor needs to sign Regional Water Easement to run across Golf Course. Mayor will get notarized and place on Lon or Tanya’s desk.

Council Action Item:

• Moved by Long, Seconded by Fisher to have Water, Sewer, Garbage bill adjustment brought forward to the council on a case-by-case-basis. Erickson opposed. Infrastructure Committee will work on criteria.

Mayor will decide which committee will meet before next council meeting.

No Public Comment

Claims were read as follows:

City Payroll $39,701.15

MT Dept of Transportation $47,574.16

Per Diem $325.00 MTDEQ/WQP/ENG $3,000.00

AT&T $30.09

McCleary Dist. $1,609.36

Big Horn Signs $231.90

Midrivers $477.03

Big Sky Linen $277.92

Morrison-Maierle $93.75

Brooks, Brent $900.00

Northwest Pipe Fitting $153.40

Butler, Lee $94.98

O’Reilly Auto Parts $53.43

Car Quest $121.10

Roundup Hardware $218.75

DPC Industries $40.00

Roundup Record $144.10

Desjarlais Eugene $41.50

State Industrial $949.38

Don’s Welding $1,195.00

Trojan UV $2,389.36

Electric Service Shop $39.99

Van Dykes $26.57

Energy Labs $939.00

Grainger $180.60

Great West Eng. $7026.50

Local Gov. Services $130.00

MOVED BY TOOMBS, SECONDED BY CARLSON TO APPROVE CLAIMS FOR THE PRECEDING MONTH AND DRAW WARRANTS ON THE TREASURY FOR THE SAME, HOLDING TROJAN UV UNTIL BULBS ARE RECIVED. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

No Public Comment.

MOVED BY TOOMBS SECONDED BY LIGGETT TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.

THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:54 P.M.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON MARCH 15, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND GOTO MEETING.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Clerk/ Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Long, Liggett, Vivirito, Erickson, Carlson, McCleary, Toombs, and Fisher present. Also, present were Director Sibley, Assistant Clerk Mann, Compliance Hoiland. Attorney Brooks was present by video.

Moved by Vivirito seconded by Liggett to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.

Moved by Fisher, seconded by Toombs to approve agenda, adding Library Board meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.

Public Comment: No Comment.

Mayor Jones - Will be in Helena tomorrow and Thursday for Leagues Board meeting. Will be in Great Falls, Rural Water 23rd-25th along with Lon and Tanya.

Did research on Law Enforcement local agreement. Talked with Mayor from Choteau. Half of their mills go to Law Enforcement. Law Enforcement gets $157,000.00 a year with an increase of 3% every year. Lesnik reviewed the draft, doesn’t see an incentive of increase in the draft.

Bev Eiselein came in with some requests form the city. Would like the city to consider snow plowing all streets in Roundup. Suggested a ballot initiative. Lon has input on the cost, $100,000.00 for all streets to be done one time. Would have to contract it out, don’t have the equipment to do it ourselves. Mayor will have an Infrastructure Committee meeting, April 5th at 6:15pm. Toombs will fill in for Liggett.

Attorney Brooks: Arrange phone call with Kelly Lynch about Interlocal agreements. Will make himself available when County is ready to have a sit-down meeting to discuss agreements.

Compliance Officer Hoiland: One permit. Five people looking at building homes.

Mayor Jones asked if Bruce can let Tanya know if he needs changes to his budget. Hoiland doesn’t think he does.

Council Discussion/Future Agenda Items: Report out from Council Committee Meetings:

• Water Authority: Liggett-Signed contracts for Phase 1. Spending Bill passed. ARPA 2.4 million approved for Phase 2.

Director Sibley- Pre-Construction meeting will be April 13th at 10:00am for Rural Water.

• Library Board: Toombs- Doing well. New computers for public. Signs for parking. County gave their portion of money. State gave 3 hot spots for public to check out for free for 2 years.

• Parks Committee: Vivirito - Discussed options for money offered by Donna Marmon with Swimmers Forever. 1) Purchase or donate for pool area. 2) Swim suits for Lifeguards. City pays for first suit, second suit or replacement suit, they pay for themselves. Policy could change if it gets too expensive. 3) Reject money.

Tanya called Rocky; they have a swim lesson class for Pool Managers. Council agrees to make Swim Lesson Class the number 1 option. Liggett thinks it would be good if the money was disbursed directly from Swimmers Forever. Council good with priorities.

Edge of new playground area. Something needs to be done with it. Whether is be sod or synthetic grass. Might be expensive at first, overtime, synthetic would be better option long-term. Will ask Signal Peak for funds. Options; 1) Sod or Synthetic grass. 2) Lights. 3) Mower for Gold Course. 4) Sidewalk around stage. Applications for grants mid-April. Erickson - Great West do Coal board Application for sidewalk at stage. What’s the price on synthetic grass? Mayor gave a handout and Lon will do more research.

Lifeguard interviews will be the 21st at 4:00pm.

Clerk/Treasurer Lanter: Handed out Treasurers Report. Audit completed.

Director Sibley: Benches almost completed, will install soon.

Council Action Item:

ARPA BONUS PAY FOR TELEWORKING EMPLOYEE: MAYOR ASKED BRUCE EARLIER IF HE WANTED TO CLOSE THE DISCUSSION ON ARPA BONUS PAY OR LEAVE IT OPEN. HE WANTED THE MEETING TO BE LEFT OPEN. NO MOTION.

Claims were read as follows:

A & A Implement $1,124.00

Local Government $225.00

American Welding $35.75

McCleary Dist. $3,996.38

Big Sky Fire Equip. $500.90

Northwestern Energy $10,964.12

Culligan Water $49.75

Utilities Underground $10.92

MOVED BY TOOMBS, SECONDED BY LIGGETTTO APPROVE CLAIMS FOR THE PRECEDING MONTH AND DRAW WARRANTS ON THE TREASURY FOR THE SAME. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Comment. Hoiland- I have no idea what was presented to you, but I know what I received. Toombs and Griffith brought up to pay ARPA funds, it’s in the minutes. Heard nothing for 6 months. Not good communication. Awhile back, memo handed to me, it’s a sham, Attorney not present at the beginning of this. Do you know what telework is? Was gone for two days, computer was at work office, never brought it home, never brought anyone to the office to discuss work. Council says I’m ineligible. I didn’t want the money, would have given it to little league.

MOVED BY VIVIRITO SECONDED BY TOOMBS TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.

THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:37 P.M.

 

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