Tuesday, July 6, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order.
Council members present: Colby Baumgarn, Jon Sheehy, Rich Jespersen and Krystyl Kulbeck.
Staff Present: Tim LaBuda and Larry Geyer, Public Works and Wendy Kleinsasser, clerk.
Public: Heather Pleninger, Luke LaLiberty, KLJ, Judy Yirsa, Chuck Williams, KLJ
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Jon Sheehy moved to approve the May minutes; Krystyl Kulbeck seconded and the motion passed.
Sheriff’s Report: none
Pivot: Jon Sheehy reported that he counted 135 bales, roughly 1.9 tons to the acre.
Public Comment: Judy Yirsa, representing the Catholic Youth Group, told the council that a Harvest Fest is planned at the church on September 25th, to raise funds to send the youth group to Europe, She requested that the street be closed in front of the church and stated that they had gotten event insurance, a temporary liquor license and requested a waiver of the open container rules and road closure signs. As this was not an agenda item, it will held over for vote as an agenda item in August.
Pool Report: None
New Pool report: The pool committee received a $21000.00 grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services and anonymous donation of $25,000.00. That donor said it would be matched if the community can match that donation. A $5,000.00 grant request has been submitted to CHS.
KLJ: Storm Drain project: Design on the storm water project is moving forward. SK Geotech will be doing some design work for KLJ, which requires a task order amendment. Rich Jespersen moved to approve the amendment, Colby Baumgarn seconded; motion passed. Mayor Schwarzbach informed the council of the details of the past month, with regard to both the storm water project and the Regional water project, which the council approved. As of now, the only cost to the town for the storm water project will be $55,000.00, as Chouteau County is kicking in $300,000.00 and Pot A and B are contributing $135,000.00. Added to the MCET grant and the DNRC grant. The town currently has the funds in the general fund, BARSAA and the gas tax fund, left over from FY 21. Discussion then moved on to the issue of putting in a median, with the biggest problem being snow removal. Heather Pleninger spoke in favor of the median due to the safety issue of people crossing the center line, in both directions, causing near misses. After much discussion, Rich Jespersen moved that there not be a median. John Sheehy seconded. The motion passed, with Colby Baumgarn being the one opposed vote.
Bear Paw Development: No one from Bear Paw was in attendance, but they are moving forward on applying for Pot B funds
New Business
Resolution 2022-01: Bear Paw Development participation – Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the resolution; Jon Sheehy seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution 2022-02: Creating Fund 2292, a fund for ARPA monies – Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the resolution,; Krystyl Kulbeck seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution 2022-03: Calling for Mail In Ballots – Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the resolution; Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
MDT MOU: Jon Sheehy moved to have the mayor sign the memo of understanding with MDT. Rich Jespersen seconded; motion passed.
Skate Park Event: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the request to hold a skate park fund raiser in August (the weekend of August 28). Rich Jespersen seconded; motion passed.
Skid Steer attachment: Rich Jespersen moved to approve trading the grinder attachment for the Bobcat in on a broom attachment. Colby Baumgarn seconded and the motion passed.
Old Business
Junk Ordinance: The goal is to have a public hearing in the fall.
Committee Reports: Colby Baumgarn contacted Unified Disposal regarding a new sign. The cost will be $200.00.
Mayor Report: The mayor asked the clerk to write up a letter of thanks to the county commission for the donation of some of their ARPA funds.
Public Works: They approval to purchase more cold patch. It was approved, as it is in the budget.
• The shut off list was distributed
• The correspondence was distributed.
• Claims: Colby Baumgarn moved to accept the claims. Rich Jespersen seconded and the motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Colby Baumgarn moved to accept JV 2021-12. Krystyl Kulbeck seconded; motion passed.
Any Business to be brought before the Council: The next meeting will be held August 5.
Rich Jesperson moved to adjourn. Jon Sheehy seconded. Motion passed.
The council then went into executive session.
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