Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Mayor Shaud Schwarzbach called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Council members present: Krystyl Kulbeck, Rich Jespersen, Blaine Ophus and Jon Sheehy
Staff present: Wendy Kleinsasser
Public: John McDunn of KLJ, Laura Velk, Jodi Thornton and Clete Ophus.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the September meeting minutes. Krystyl Kulbeck Sheriff’s Report: None
Public Comment: Jodi Thornton requested that the Council approve the placement of a peace pole in the Paul Williams Memorial Park. This will be on the November agenda. Also, regarding the park, Laura Velk asked permission to tear out the old junipers bushes. She was advised to coordinate with public works. The clerk will have public works order rubble mulch.
Pivot: John McDunn reported that KLJ is working on the irrigation plans and will work with Council and then go to the landowner with a new management plan. There will likely be a need for a new agreement.
New Pool report: The Committee is applying for a Murdock Charity Trust grant using Rotary’s nonprofit status. This is a $450,000.00 grant.
KLJ: SCADA: DEQ agreed to go with chloramines and the clerk will contact the grant manager, Lindsey Glastetter, to set up a call with John. There is a leak at the water tank that they are working on.
The CDBG planning grant was not awarded to the Town.
Big Sandy Medical Center planning grant: Nothing new
Bear Paw Development: Nothing new
New Business
Clete Ophus requested permission to spread manure on the hay lease. Jon Sheehy moved to approve, Krystyl Kulbeck seconded; motion passed.
HB 355: The Council discussed what the funds could be used for if awarded. Upgrades to city hall would include ADA bathrooms, safety doors, a generator and wall repair. Jon Sheehy moved to approve the improvement suggested, Blaine Ophus seconded and the motion passed.
Pickup purchase: Blaine Ophus moved to approve the purchase of a new pickup for public works, Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed.
Audit Contract: Jon Sheehy moved that the Mayor sign the new audit contract. Blaine Ophus seconded and the motion passed.
Meters at the Montana Hotel: The council chose to take no action and allow Northwestern Energy to removed them.
Old Business
Community Decay: Rich has not heard anything from Steve Gannon
Emergency Preparedness: There is nothing new to report.
Committee Reports: Blaine Ophus gave the Council an update on the United Disposal board meeting. They are having some financial setbacks and there may be increases in the future, along with the possibility of closures and transfer sites.
Mayor: None
Public Works: None
Clerk: The shut off list was distributed electronically. She reported on how MMIA is handing the Maxwell insurance claim.
The correspondence was distributed.
Claims: Rich Jespersen moved to accept the claims to date; Krystyl Kulbeck seconded. Motion passed. The balance of the claims will be sent out electronically.
General Journal Voucher: Rich Jespersen moved to accept JV 2024-03. Blaine Ophus seconded; motion passed.
The next meeting will be November 14.
Anything to be brought before the Council.
Rich Jespersen moved to adjourn. Blaine Ophus seconded and the motion passed.
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