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THE 1284TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mayor Berget called the meeting to order at 7:02pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Mrs. Williams, Mr. Roll, Ms. Leckrone, Mr. McElmurry and Mr. Bischoff were present. City Supervisor, Dan Thede and City Clerk/Treasurer, Glena L. Young and City Attorney were also present. Mr. Bothman was absent. Prayer led by Pastor Lloyd Miller, Libby Amish Church. Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the
minutes from the Regular Meeting June 17, 2008. UNFINISHED BUSINESSTrent Oelberg gave the council an update and passed out a schedule for the construction of the Fred Brown Pavilion at the River Front Park. The Kootenai Heritage Council asked for
a street closure on E. Lincoln Blvd. and Montana Ave. to film a Public
Service Announcement for the Libby Volunteer Fire department and Libby
Volunteer Ambulance on July 26th, 2008 from 10:00am to
12:00pm. Ms. Leckrone made a motion to grant the street closure. NEW BUSINESS The Mayor and Council discussed the need for handicapped parking around Achievements located on Mineral Ave. It was decided to put handicapped parking around Achievements on the next Agenda. Resolution #1704, to set a
budget for the Fire Department Grant was presented to the council. Mr.
Roll made a motion to pass Resolution #1704 COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION The updated Business License ordinance was given to City Attorney Chuck Evans to retype and present at the next meeting for approval. Mr. Roll made a motion to OK the payment
of Claims and Payroll for June 2008 Ms. Leckrone made a motion to OK two
manual checks to be issued Officer James Brandon Littrell was sworn in as an officer of the City of Libby Police Department. Mr. McElmurry brought up the stop sign
issue. Stop signs were discussed between council, mayor and persons
attending the meeting. Mr. Roll made a motion to put a stop sign on the
corner of Wisconsin and 9th ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Forster who wanted to talk to the council about code violation enforcement in the City of Libby was not present. It was decided the council would look over the weed ordinance. COMMITTEE REPORTSPolice Chief Clay Coker gave a Police report for the month of June 2008. HEAR THE PUBLICLee Disney of 2580 Bear Creek Rd., Libby wanted to let the council know that he was the new contact person for Libby Lofts and to please contact him if needed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm by Mayor Berget ______________________________ Mayor Anthony J. Berget, Mayor Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer
THE 1285TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mayor Berget called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Mrs. Williams, Mr. Roll, Ms. Leckrone and Mr. Bischoff were present. City Clerk/Treasurer, Glena L. Young and City Attorney Chuck Evans were also present. Mr. Bothman and Mr. McElmurry were absent. Mr. Roll made a motion to accept the minutes from the
Regular Meeting July 7, 2008. UNFINISHED BUSINESSHandicapped parking around Achievements; Mayor Berget
commented that the City needs to check the handicapped area and crosswalk
located by achievements. Mr. Roll made a motion to grant handicapped
parking by achievements per Street Supervisor Corky Pape’s
recommendations.
NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION Police Chief Clay Coker gave a report concerning the need for more stop signs in Libby. Mr. Coker went back for the last eighteen months and reported 202 accidents with only 16 at open intersections. He had no recommendations on where the need might be for new stop signs. Ms. Leckrone brought up putting a crosswalk across Nevada by the walking path coming from the Middle School. City Clerk Glena L. Young reported that the preliminary budgets were being completed for council approval. The Tree Board would like the City to give them a $2000 budget to hire someone the prune and water the trees they have planted that are not being taken care of by the landowners. It was decided to make the second meeting in August a working budget committee meeting. City Clerk, Glena L. Young said she would have the preliminary budgets done by the second meeting in August 2008. ANNOUNCEMENTS Trent Oelberg, gave an update on the Fred Brown Pavilion. Mr. Oelberg stated that the EPA was finished with their clean up and the site tested clean of asbestos. Mr. Oelberg stated that they will be ready for footings this week and that they are on schedule. The Libby Park District will fund up to $10,000 to help with concrete and Mr. Oelberg asked the City to fund $11,000 for lighting. Mayor Berget would like the budget for $11,000 to come out of parks budget. COMMITTEE REPORTSHEAR THE PUBLICADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm by Mayor Berget ______________________________ Mayor Anthony J. Berget, Mayor Glena L. Young, City Clerk/Treasurer
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