Thursday, September 6, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
Big Sandy City Hall at 115 Johannes Ave Big Sandy, MT 59520
BUDGET HEARING
Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order.
Council members present were Colby Baumgarn, Jon Sheehy, Darin Ray
Staff Present: Larry Geyer, Public Works, Wendy Kleinsasser, clerk
Public: Dennis Hale, Ed Ray
Public Comment: Ed Ray made several comments to the council regarding the possibility of charges for vacant properties. He was advised that the council is considering revising the water and sewer ordinance and is not near a decision/
Resolution 2019-04: Budget Adopted: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the budget; Jon Sheehy Seconded. All present voted Aye on a roll call vote. Ted Pursley absent.
Resolution 2019-08: Mill Levy: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the mill levy. All present voted Aye on a roll call vote. Ted Pursley absent.
Resolution 2019-06: Street Light Assessment: Jon Sheehy moved to approve the assessment; Darin Ray seconded. All present voted Aye on a roll call vote. Ted Pursley absent.
Resolution 2019-07: Law Enforcement Assessment: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the assessment. All present voted Aye on a roll call vote. Ted Pursley absent.
Resolution 2019-05: Garbage Assessment: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve the assessment; Darin Ray seconded. All present voted Aye on a roll call vote. Ted Pursley absent.
Resolution 2019-09: Utility Levy: Darin Ray moved to approve the levy; Jon Sheehy seconded. All present voted Aye on a roll call vote. Ted Pursley absent.
Jon Sheehy moved to adjourn; Darin Ray seconded and the motion passed.
Thursday, September 6, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Big Sandy City Hall at 115 Johannes Ave Big Sandy, MT 59520
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order.
Council members present were Colby Baumgarn, Jon Sheehy, Darin Ray
Staff Present: Tim LaBuda, Public Works, Larry Geyer, Public Works, Wendy Kleinsasser, clerk
Public: Dennis Hale, Ed Ray
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Colby Baumgarn moved to approved the minutes from the August meeting as amended, Jon Sheehy seconded. Motion passed
Sheriff’s Report: None
Public Comment: None
KLJ: As regards the pivot, Dr. Bauder offered two options. Option one is to monitor and give recommendations without actually visiting the site at a cost of $577.00. Option 2 is to make a site visit at a cost not to exceed $2500.00. After discussion it was decided to go with option 2, with members of the council present. Jon Sheehy moved to allow the mayor to sign the contract with the provision that it not cost more than the quoted amount. Colby Baumgarn seconded; motion passed. Colby Baumgarn moved to hire a water rights consultant at a rate of $95.00/hour for an estimated 3=4 hours, but not to exceed 10 hours, Jon Sheehy seconded and the motion passed. The consultant, Tracey Turek, will look into the status of the town’s water rights.
New Water Project: Sean Rabe gave the council a status report on the water project.
Bear Paw Development: Colby Baumgarn moved to allow the mayor to sign the most recent draw request. The clerk will hand deliver it to Bear Paw in the morning.
Brownfield Project: No action.
New Business
Resolution 2019-10, Resolution of Intent to raise water rates – Jon Sheehy moved to approve the resolution; Darin Ray seconded. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
Ed Ray had several questions for the council regarding the possibility of charging for unoccupied lots with access to water and sewer. The council said it is taking on the water ordinance beginning in October to determine how to proceed.
Plat change approval: Tabled
BaRRSA: This will be on the October agenda with a plan for use of the funds and the first resolution to be passed.
Old Business
Water Ordinance
Committee Reports: None
Mayor Report: None
Public Works: None
Clerk:
* The shut off list was distributed
* The correspondence was distributed.
Claims: Darin Ray moved to accept the claims. Jon Sheehy amended the motion for approve all but the Bear Paw claim until it is determined that they will begin processing the draw request in a timely manner. Colby Baumgarn seconded and the motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Colby Baumgarn moved to approve JV 2019-02. Darin Ray seconded, motion passed.
Any Business to be brought before the Council: The Student Council and the Booster Club have expressed an interest in hosting a bon fire in the old football field after the Chili Feed.
This will be taken up at the next meeting
Colby Baumgarn moved to adjourn, Darin Ray seconded, motion passed.
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