- Approve Change Order #1 – Schellinger Construction – Water Improvements Project – $72,950.48, net. City Manager Shaw reviewed Change Order #1 consisting of CPR’s 1 – 13. The greatest change in the scope of the project was adding CPR #11 which added 2nd Ave. West water lines. Shepard made motion to approve Change Order #1, second by Plevel. Motion carried with roll call voting as follows: AYES: Karper, Petersen, Plevel, Reikofski, Shepard, Barnhart, Fish. NOES: one. ABSENT: None.
- Award Street Bid – Street Projects – City Manager Shaw reported that the bids received were slightly better then expected. City Manager Shaw concurs with the Director Public Works Lowry recommendation to award the bid to the low bidder, Schellinger Construction Co. in the amount of $377,966.85. Shepard made motion to award bid to Schellinger Construction for Bid Schedules A, B, C, & D for the total bid price of $377,966.85, second by Karper. Motion passed with roll call voting as follows: AYES: Shepard, Reikofski, Plevel, Petersen, Karper, Barnhart, Fish. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
- Resolution #1573 – Approving the Preliminary Plat of Buttercup Hills Subdivision, A Four Lot Minor Subdivision Located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana – City Manager/Planning Director Shaw reported that this is the subdivision approved at the September 21, 2009 regular meeting. Shaw noted that the legal description in Exhibit A was not attached but will be complete before it is filed with the County. Exhibit B Item #3 Fire Department was corrected to Bad Rock Rural Fire. Karper made motion to approve Resolution #1573, second by Shepard. Councilman Plevel noted a typo in Exhibit B Item 8 ….assumed in the then current subdivision…. . Karper and Shepard concurred with the correction. Motion carried with roll call voting as follows: AYES: Plevel, Reikofski, Shepard, Petersen, Karper, Barnhart, Fish. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
- Resolution #1574 – Authorize Application to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development Program Grant and/or Montana Distressed Wood Products Industry Recovery and Stabilization Program Grant – City Manager Shaw reported that this resolution authorizes the submittal of the grant application as heard at the September 21, 2009 public hearing. Plevel made motion to approve Resolution #1574, second by Petersen. Councilman Barnhart asked how the loan payback funds are managed. Manager Shaw replied that the funds are managed by Montana West Economic Development, also known as Jobs Now, Inc., and the funds are loaned to Columbia Falls area businesses through their Board and the criteria set by the State and Federal programs. Councilman Plevel asked what happens if the business does not repay the loan? Manager Shaw noted the Jobs Now, Inc. has procedures in place to handle those situations. Motion carried with roll call voting as follows: AYES: Plevel, Reikofski, Shepard, Petersen, Karper, Barnhart, Fish. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
- Resolution #1575 – Adopting the Budget for the City for the Fiscal Year Commencing on July 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2010 – City Manager Shaw presented his budget report to Council. Mayor Fish noted that no one wished to address Council on the proposed budget. Mayor Fish closed the public hearing on the 2009-2010 FY Final Budget. Councilman Shepard asked about the proposed capital improvement plan, requesting that the wiring be completed as budgeted during the year and to add in the Machinery & Equipment CIP for a fire truck replacement within the next five years. Council concurred with Councilman Barnhart noting that the cost of an engine/pumper would be approximately $350,000. Council discussed funding options for such a truck purchase. Manager Shaw noted that union negotiations are still in progress. Councilman Petersen discussed his findings with regard to local businesses and proposed raises and layoffs. Manager Shaw noted that City staff is very careful with the available resources and not to commit to items beyond our means while being mindful of service to the public. Councilman Petersen brought up the issue of taxation on businesses. Manager Shaw noted that the fairness in taxation issues, including a sales tax, has long been debated in Montana. Shaw stated that City Council and administration could look at Water Fees and see if there was any possibility of offering some sort of relief to city customers during the next year. Shepard made motion to approve Resolution #1575 adopting the 2009-2010 FY budget, second by Reikofski. Motion carried with Council voting as follows: AYES: Fish, Barnhart, Karper, Petersen, Plevel, Reikofski, Shepard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
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Change Order #1 – Schellinger Construction – Water Improvements Project
Award Streets Project Bid – Schellinger Construction
Resolution 1573 – Preliminary Plat – Buttercup Hills Subdivision
Resolution #1574 – CDBG-ED/WPIRS Grant Application – Hanson Trucking
Resolution #1575 – 2009-10 FY Budget |
