Minutes from January 4, 2016 - Public Hearing

Public Hearing

Notes

Monday, January 4, 2016

6:00 PM

This Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Mayor, Richard Anderson, opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Council members present were Jim Perkins and Shirley Miller.  Town Clerk, Brenda Kansala, was present. Not present Council Member Tim Nottingham.

The purpose of this hearing was to explain proposed changes to the water and sewer rates and obtain opinions and comments from the public.

Discussion was open to the public. Nine persons were in attendance. Prior to persons making statements and asking questions each person stated their name. Questions were asked and statements were made by Sandy Bauwens, Cheryl Lynn Tatum, Jerry Houghtling, Jerry Hall, Annette Anderson, James Schuma and Julie Jones.

Mayor Anderson read aloud the only letter received from Mary Lou Pilati. He addressed all the issues in her letter. Discussion held.

Notices of this Public Hearing ran in the Carbon County News on December 17, 24, and 31, 2015. Notice of this Public Hearing and proposed rate increases for water and sewer was sent out by first class mail to all property owners and was posted on the front window of the Town Hall, at the US Post Office, the Town of Fromberg Fire Department and Fromberg Senior Citizens front window.

With no more comments from the public meeting adjourned.

Minutes for February 1, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham and  Shirley Miller. Have one vacant council seat. PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala  and Town Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to adopt the agenda as written. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting December 7, 2015. Approved unanimously. Clerk presented to council Public Hearing Meeting notes which she will sign off on and place in book with minutes.

Bills: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by Mayor Anderson. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register,  a copy of the Bank of Bridger and Valley Federal Credit Union bank statements as reports. The statement of expenditure budget vs actual,and statement of revenue budget vs actual are at the end of the agenda items to go with the 2015-2016 budget. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to approve clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Manhole at Sage still plugging up, received second free load of sand from the state, the well replacement pitless adapter parts are here, test wells drilled at lagoon are in, Nate Wilm will be going to the Great Falls Water Conference February 16, 17 and 18. Discussion held.

Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to approve PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare checks, vandalism, agency assists,  animal control calls, assaults, disorderly minor, civil service warrant, citations, warnings, investigations. Requesting purchase of  practice ammo total of $40. for December and January. Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to approve police report as given and the purchase of two months of practice ammo. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence: Mayor Anderson read aloud a letter from Bob and Lori Vogele thanking Mike Ventling for his professional and calming effort when Frank Neiss was waiting for ambulance transport to Billings. Council was given IRS 2016 mileage rates.

Resolution # 455  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy was read aloud by Mayor Anderson. Council asked Brenda Kansala Town Clerk if she would like to be be EEO officer. Answer was yes. Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to appoint Brenda Kansala as EEO officer and to approve this resolution. Approved unanimously.

Resolution # 456  Exhibit 4-A Budgetary Authority Resolution was read aloud by Mayor Anderson. This resolution is in regard to receiving grant money and where to allocate the funds. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve this resolution.  Approved unanimously.

Resolution # 457  Section 504 and ADA Complaint Resolution Procedures and ADA Complaint Form (Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) was read aloud by Town Attorney Hope Freeman. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Miller to approve this resolution. Approved unanimously.

Resolution # 458  A Final Resolution To Increase The Rates and Charges For Water Services, And Update The Rates And Fees In The Table Of Fees, By the Town Of  Fromberg, Montana was read aloud by Town Attorney Hope Freeman. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to approve this resolution. Approved unanimously.

Resolution # 459 A Final Resolution To Increase The Rates And Charges For The Services Provided By The Sewer System, And Update The Rates And Fees In The Table Of Fees, By The Town Of Fromberg, Montana was read aloud by Town Attorney Hope Freeman. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve this resolution. Approved unanimously.

Parking on 100 Block of West River Street. Discussion held. Ordinance # 264 First Reading. An Ordinance Allowing For Angle Parking On Certain Streets In The Town Of Fromberg Read aloud by Town Attorney Hope Freeman. Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve this first reading after spelling corrections. Approved unanimously.

Appointment of Flood Administrator Or Resolution # 460 To Withdraw From FEMA Program. Mayor Anderson read this resolution aloud. Discussion held. Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to withdraw from the FEMA Flood Program and to accept this resolution. Approved unanimously.

Appointment of  Environmental  Administrator. Mayor Anderson read aloud a letter to Debra Demarais, Montana Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, Helena, Mt. Notifying her that Richard Anderson, Mayor of Fromberg, Mt is designated as the Environmental Certifying Official responsible for all activities associated with the environmental review process to be completed in conjunction with the 2015 CDBG grant awarded to the Town of Fromberg, Mt. Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to approve this assignment of Mayor Richard Anderson. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee: None.

Old Business: None.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Annette Anderson held discussion on the Rays School in Red Lodge possibly being moved to Fromberg.

2015-2016 Budget: Discussion held.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, March 7 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for March 7, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins and Tim Nottingham. Shirley Miller was ill. Attorney Hope Freeman was out of town. PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to adopt the agenda as written. Approved unanimously.

Letter of Interest For Council Seat: Lula Price gave her letter of interest to council. Council Member Shirley Miller submitted a letter for Lula Price to fill the council seat vacancy. Council appointed Lula Price to fill this vacant seat.

Oath  of Office for Council Seat: Lula Price read her Oath Of Office aloud and was sworn in by Mayor Richard Anderson. She will hold this seat until December 31, 2017.

Minutes: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting February 1, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to accept the bills as written. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register as reports. The Bank of Bridger statement will be late as it is now getting mailed out of Iowa. The statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual are at the end of the agenda items to go with the 2015-2016 budget. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to approve clerk report. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Replaced culvert in alley at Mine Spur Loop, need more gravel, need to add pipe at baseball field, jetted at lagoon, replaced fuel pump on jetter truck, degreased manholes at upper end of West River Street and need more degreaser, did compliance inspection for Rural Development, need camera for sewer with possible split between Fromberg, Bridger and Joliet possible cost $12,000. Rural Development said possible grant funds available. Nate Wilm did go to the Great Falls Water Conference February 16, 17 and 18 and did well. Discussion held on getting a Town credit card. Josh Jabalera from Midwest Assistance Program is going to run a smoke test in four sewer lines that go under the main ditch. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham for Ventling to purchase six loads of gravel. Approved unanimously. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to get a Town credit card with a $2500. credit line. Approved unanimously. Discussion held on bulk water plant and new water well. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to approve PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare checks, trespass, unfounded theft, broken windows, reunited 12 year old girl with parents, vandalism, agency assists, domestic issues, animal control calls, assaults, report of chemical smell, motor vehicle violations of speeding, proof of insurance, registration and drivers license, stop sign, parking and unsafe operation of vehicle. Dawson asked council to approve $20. practice ammo for month of February. Discussion held on used  vehicles. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve $20. for practice ammo. Approved unanimously. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve police report. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence: Council discussed letter received from Vicki Boyd requesting permission from council to place some taller curb stops at her expense in front of her building at 113 West River Street because vehicles have jumped the small curb stops and her property has been damaged several times. Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve the parking blocks with PWD Ventling approval.  Approved unanimously. Discussion held on letter from Pace Infrastructure Systems regarding municipal maintenance contract.

Republic Services: Julia Jones asked council what date the town would like to have Spring Cleanup. Discussion held. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to have Spring Cleanup Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 15, 16, and 17 with one truck on Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM and Saturday two trucks from 8 AM to 3 PM and Sunday two roll off boxes with dumpsters at the park all three days. Approved unanimously. Ventling said he has broken garbage cans. Julia said she will get him ten or more new cans sent to town shop.

Advertise To Lease Out Barley Field: Discussion held. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to place ad in newspaper for bids to lease out the Barley Field. Approved unanimously.

Ordinance # 264 Second Reading. An Ordinance Allowing For Angle Parking On Certain Streets In The Town Of Fromberg read aloud by Mayor Richard Anderson. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to approve this ordinance. Approved unanimously. This ordinance will become effective 30 days from today.

Appointment of Flood Administrator – Executive Stop Of  Resolution# 460: Discussion held. Mayor Anderson said received calls from persons from the state and after discussion with them has chosen to do a veto on resolution # 460 so we do not loose any funding money. Town will remain in  Flood Plan Program and he will be the administrator at this time. Council agreed with Mayor Anderson.

Zoning Committee: None.

Old Business: Mayor Anderson held discussion on sewer lagoon reports for Great West Engineering and Rural Development. Ventling held discussion on sewer lagoons.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): None.

2015-2016 Budget: Discussion held.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, April 4, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for April 4, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Shirley Miller and Lula Price. Tim Nottingham was ill.  PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala and Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to adopt the agenda as written. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting March 7, 2016. Approved unanimously. Discussion on placing an ad in Carbon County News for leasing of the Barley Field with opening of  bids at May 2, 2016, council meeting.

Bills: Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to approve the bills. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk told council how congenial Brenda Buckmiller was as clerk observed Buckmiller stopping cars behind her on highway so children could cross at crosswalk. Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. New water and sewer rates starting in March are in effect and the bills have gone out. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, and Bank of Bridger bank statements as reports. The statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual are at the end of the agenda items to go with the 2015-2016 budget. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Miller to approve clerk report. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Ventling said meter reading system is top priority and  hand held from Master Meter is becoming obsolete. Discussion held after he gave council information for a new laptop MasterLinx drive-by reading system from HD Supply in the amount of $19,686.18. Discussion held on more funding and should have an answer by May 16th and could have contracts to review at June council meeting. Lagoon construction could start this fall. Ventling said possible grant money for camera for sewer. Ventling brought up discussion regarding Nate Wilm using own cell phone for public works business wondering if council wanted to reimburse him for use. Discussion held. Josh Jabalera with Midwest Assistance Program coming next week to do smoke testing on sewer lines free of charge. Town received CAT 130G grader for $3000. from county commissioners. Ventling needs new printer as screen cracked.  Discussion held. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Miller for Ventling to purchase new printer. Approved unanimously. Discussion on Wilm cell phone. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to approve PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare checks, three calls regarding civil matter, trespass, theft, vandalism, agency assists, animal control calls, complaint of unauthorized use of motor vehicle by 13 and 14 year old, complaint of contractors burning shingles at fitness center, adult female non violent issue with mother getting ride to shelter in Billings DSVS and APS notified, parking and unsafe operation of vehicle, parking issue on north side of West River along ditch, call out motor vehicle 2nd crash in two days pending re-exam. Dawson asked council to approve $20. practice ammo for month of February. Discussion held on used  vehicles. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to approve $20. for practice ammo. Approved unanimously. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to approve police report. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence: Everett Edwards received a plaque of commendation on behalf of the Town Council of Fromberg on Thursday, March 24. The local blacksmith and metal artist has been an important part of Fromberg's Main Street since 1966, making his 50 year tenancy the longest running in Carbon

County. Pictures and writeup were placed in the Carbon County News which ran March 31, 2016.  The town received a letter from Bridger Veterinary Clinic stating due to poor participation in the year 2015 they will not be having a dog clinic in April at the Fromberg Town Shop.

Susan Melker – Approval For Parade May 21: Mrs. Melker stated there will be no parade because of graduation the same weekend. The Tomahawk Car Show and Rod Run will be large with persons wanting to park along the highway and Mrs. Melker is requesting if Chief Dawson could possibly get some slow signs in the area the day of the event taking place from 11:00AM to 5 PM including cookout with music from 1 PM to 5 PM. Dawson said he will talk to DOT and report back to Mrs. Melker.

MMIA Employee Benefit Program: Council received health benefits plan to review for employees. Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to stay with same MMIA medical plan as last year.  Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee: Discussion held regarding revised zoning permit coming from Lori Johnson at 24 Harley. Clerk to call her to suggest she call 811 for line locates and have survey done by surveyor to locate property pins.

Old Business: None.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Annette Anderson with the Historic Preservation Committee said they are doing a 100 year Fromberg school anniversary project at the school. She has found books written by someone who lived in Fromberg and books written about Fromberg which are going to be loaned out at the Town Hall of Fromberg. The first graduation class from Fromberg was in 1916. The Clarksfork Valley Museum this summer will have a display which deals with the 100 year Fromberg school anniversary.

2015-2016 Budget: Discussion held.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, May 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for May 2, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham, Shirley Miller and Lula Price.  PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, and Attorney Hope Freeman were present. Town Clerk, Brenda Kansala, was at Montana Clerk Institute in Billings.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to accept the agenda as written. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting April 4, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by Mayor Richard Anderson. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, and Bank of Bridger and Valley Federal Credit Union bank statements as reports. The statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual are at the end of the agenda items to go with the 2015-2016 budget review. Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to accept clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Discussion held on Swisher 60” cut three blade pull behind mower for $1,000. Working with American on well. Discussion on lawn sweep, camera for sewer, smoke testing of sewer lines, sander and meter reading system. Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to approve PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare check, trespass, theft, agency assists,

domestic issues, animal control, youth detention transport, call out loud music, report of “bikers” harassing motor vehicle, call out structure fire/fatality, waste oil dumping, battery charger theft, citation for no insurance and expired registration, warnings for reverse u-turn and non working headlight. Sheriff recommended town budget for MDT computer and support program unknown if will receive grant money cost is $3,000. Discussion on meetings attended. Requested $20. for practice ammo and gave council budget information for next year. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to approve $20. for practice ammo request. Approved unanimously. Motion by Price and seconded by Nottingham to approve police report. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence: Received copy of opinion letter from Attorney Hope Freeman which she sent to Rural Development as they requested indicating the town of Fromberg is formed under Section 7-3-201, MCA which provides for a commission-executive form of government.

Great West Engineering – Water Well Project: Discussion held on addendum to water well contract from Great West Engineering, Amendment No.2 to Owner-Engineer Agreement, Engineer Project No. 2-09106. Questions were asked by James Schuma. More discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve the agreement with Great West Engineering and move forward on the water well. Approved unanimously.

Opening Of  Bids For Barley Field Lease: Mayor Anderson opened the only sealed bid the town received. The deadline for bids was  Friday, April 29, 2016 by 5 PM. The sealed bid was from Nathan Wilm and Mike Ventling was for $200.00 a year. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to approve this bid of $200. a year to lease the Barley Field for cutting hay only. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee:  Chief Dawson said Steven Soelter came into his office today asking to put up a portable canvas car port. Council said it would be alright.

2016 – 2017 Preliminary Budget: Attorney Hope Freeman gave to council a letter stating her budget to remain the same for 2016-2017 not asking for additional compensation under her contract. Mayor gave to council a preliminary budget and discussion held. Council will hold a budget workshop June 1, 2016, at 7 PM.

Old Business: None.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda):  Ventling discussed OSHA Inspection which took place Tuesday, April 19  while he was in Salt Lake and waiting back for report.  Discussion on sewer.

2015-2016 Budget: Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to authorize PWD Ventling to purchase mower for $1000. with funds coming from the Public Works Fire Protection Maintenance and Repair account. Approved unanimously. Discussion on Dawson budget. Discussion on neighborhood watch.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, June 6, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for June 6, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham, Shirley Miller and Lula Price.  PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala and Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Bill Rivers requested zoning be moved up on the agenda under employee reports. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to move the Zoning Committee up on the agenda under Employee  Reports. Approved unanimously. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to approve the agenda as changed. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to approve the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting May 2, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Nottingham had questions regarding repairs on Chief Dawson police Tahoe. Discussion held. Council will hold more discussion on this topic at the next budget workshop. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to approve the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, and Bank of Bridger bank statements as reports. The statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual are at the end of the agenda items to go with the 2015-2016 budget review. Clerk thanked Mike Ventling and Nate Wilm for repairing the Town Hall front door. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Discussion held on mowing, watering, meter reading system, work on well tentative schedule Monday June 13, curb stops needing to be replaced, nitrate testing. Ventling stated community service workers scraping and painting Town Shop, Town Hall, concessions at ball field and chlorine house. Mayor asked Ventling about discussion of painting and cost of paint. Ventling said had discussion last year of painting the shop and cost of paint approximately $200. Ventling said needs asphalt and gravel and will get costs to present to council at July council meeting. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to approve PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare check, trespass, stalking, vandalism,

agency assists, 3 MIP and 1 adult contributing, domestic issues, animal control, assault, CPS walkins, disorderly, report of rotten deer, cease and desist of door to door salesman until business license in hand, B-B gun warning, weed warning letters sent based upon complaint, no insurance associated with Justice Court warrant, drivers license suspended / revoked associated with Justice Court warrant, evicted person at Anderson  trust having issues, parking and U turn warnings. Discussion on trainings attended and upcoming trainings. Discussion on service of police Tahoe. Tahoe still has a miss and he has to take it back. Dawson will be on vacation June 15 through June 20. Requested $20. for practice ammo for the month of June.  Miller had question on reserve police officer and why it did not go through council to get one and why does the Town need a reserve police officer. Dawson said under his jurisdiction to hire or fire reserves.  Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to approve the police report including purchase order of $20. for practice ammo. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee: Mike Semmler purchased two properties at 202 and 204 East River. Bill Rivers said had old trailer on property at 202 East River tore it down and wanted to put another trailer on property years ago but council refused it. Semmler started getting billed for water and sewer  at 202 East River in March 2016 as new rates went into effect and since getting bill wants to know if can put something on second lot to rent out as hookups already there. Discussion held. Clerk had not been advised these two properties had been combined with the Carbon County Assessor in Red Lodge. Council will check with DEQ and will check out RV policies and get back to him. Clerk to refund $90. to Semmler for the months of March and April and to remove the charges of $45. for the month May and combine properties. Bill Rivers said the Lorene Johnson at 24 Harley zoning application will be approved but she must move the carport back 15 feet from the property line. Rivers said she is aware of that. Rivers said fence, shed and two garbage cans in alley are approved. Annette Anderson said Lorene is aware she needs to come back to council for a new zoning permit when ready for covered porch. Discussion held. Motion by Miller and seconded by Perkins to approve this zoning permit with the  15 foot carport set back. Approved unanimously.  Bill Rivers said zoning committee did approve Steven Soelter of 5 Bartlett zoning application to build a 26' X 30' new construction pole-post frame building on the rear corner of his lot by the alley. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to approve his zoning application. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence: Mayor Anderson read aloud  letter council received from Mike and Diane Dalin owners of the Two Bear Tavern letting council know they will be having their Annual Anniversary Party and pig roast starting at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 24th, with live music on the patio and would like permission for the band to play from 8:30 PM until 1:30 AM on June 25th asking permission to rope off the front sidewalk on West River Street and to lift the open container law for the evening on the sidewalk. Their patio is in their floorplan. They would also like to be allowed to use Carbon County Reserves for police protection in order to keep their costs down. Mike Dalin was at this meeting. Mayor Anderson asked Chief Dawson to discuss his recommendations. Discussion held on Town of Fromberg Special Events Policy with the 45 day notice. Discussion held. Mike Dalin said will not rope off sidewalk and will keep people in his floorplan and will have the music close down at 1 AM as to clear the site on time. Attorney Freeman interjected the Town of Fromberg Events Policy is for using public property.  If not using public property and not asking permission to use public property and not selling alcohol on public property she does not see security is needed. Further discussion held. Council thanked Dalin for letting council know of function. Council said they were alright with decision. Dalin invited everyone to attend.

Bulk Water Building: Discussion held on tear down of the old building. Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to tear down the old bulk water building and salvage what they can. Approved unanimously.

Hope Freeman – Personnel Policy: Attorney Freeman made revisions to the personnel policy suggested by MMIA Insurance Company. All council members had copy to review. Discussion held. Council will review at July 11Town Council Meeting. Clerk to send revisions to MMIA for review and approval.

Police Department Policy and Procedures Review: Shirley Miller said Tim Nottingham is unofficial chairman of  committee to set up Police Department Policy and Procedures Review Study Commission. Discussion held. Motion by Miller and seconded by Price to set up this committee. Approved unanimously. Mayor Anderson asked Nottingham if he was willing to serve as chairman of this committee. His answer was yes. He was appointed as chairman. Attorney Freeman said these meetings will need to be posted, must have an agenda, clerk to record and take work session notes  and open to the public. This committee is to bring recommended changes back to council for vote. Council members attending will get paid for these meetings. Discussion held. No date set yet.

2016 – 2017 Preliminary Budget: Council will hold a budget workshop Monday June 27th at 7 PM open to the public. Special Town Council Meeting to be held Monday June 20th at 7 PM Great West Engineering on sewer project open to the public.

Old Business: Clerk gave council explanation of Judge Schara budget.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Irwin Sankey had a request to take down the stop signs on School Street and enforce the 15 MPH speed limit. Discussion held. Discussion held on bulk water building. Annette Anderson said Clarks Fork Valley Museum will be open at the end of this month. Historic Preservation – it is possible Fromberg is going to get the oldest school building in Carbon County as Red Lodge did not want it. Mrs Anderson said she has brought books in the Town Hall office for persons to read from Fromberg born authors or about the area and Elk Basin. School will be open on Fromberg Days with 100 years of graduation pictures to view. Cards will be for sale at museum for $4.00 each including envelopes. Discussion held on building at 115 West River Street.

2015-2016 Budget:  Will review at work shop.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, July 11, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for July 11, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham, Shirley Miller and Lula Price.  PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala and Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Mayor Anderson held a moment of silence for Mayor of Bridger, Scott DeRudder, who passed away.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to move the Zoning Committee up on the agenda under Employee  Reports. Approved unanimously. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the agenda as changed. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of June 6, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, copy of  Bank of Bridger and Valley Federal Credit Union bank statements,  statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual as reports. Council also received a certificate maturity notice from the Valley Federal Credit Union. Discussion held.

Motion by Perkins and seconded by Miller to accept the clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Discussion held on well work done, painting of Town Shop and Town Hall, labor shared with Bridger employees and paved in Bridger last week and will pave in Fromberg week of July 25 and will need four loads of hot mix. Gravel has been approved. Discussion held on clothing, meter reading system and lawn sweep. Mayor and public works will meet with Chad Hanson from Great West Engineering Tuesday July 12 at 10 AM on the new well. Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to accept PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare check, theft of services, harassment, vandalism, agency assists, temporary protection violation, DUI and open container, animal control, civil service, proof of insurance, vin inspection, stop sign violation, parking and U-turn violations and unsafe operation of a vehicle. Discussion on trainings attended and upcoming trainings. Turned in purchase order for practice ammo $20. Replaced fuel pump on Tahoe $700. Discussion held on service of police Tahoe, different vehicle for police department, reserve police officer and a  Citizens Committee. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to appoint Shirley Miller as chairman of Citizens Committee to get citizens together and get with Attorney Freeman to review ordinances and town codes and to publicize when having meetings. Approved unanimously. Nottingham said he has not made any progress on Police Policies and Procedures Committee yet but has talked to several people. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to accept police report and the purchase of practice ammo. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee: Annette Anderson presented to council the Bob McNeiley plan for his new manufactured  home on a permanent foundation at 17 Benson Drive. Discussion held.  Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to approve this zoning application with the following conditions written up by Annette Anderson member of the zoning committee. Mr. McNeiley will work with Tom Kohley of the Carbon County DES and the Fromberg Fire Department to insure the proper permits are obtained and instructions followed to meet the requirements necessary to remove the old home presently on the property. Mr. McNeiley will have the site cleared of debris and prepared for the new home as quickly as possible and that the debris will be properly disposed of following Tom Kohley's guidelines. Approved unanimously.

Correspondence: Mayor Anderson discussed  letter sent out to all homeowners which provides information on the programs that the Town of Fromberg are engaged in regarding FEMA Flood Insurance Program and your local Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Anderson read aloud a letter from Tammy Taylor  giving an example of survey for Town of Fromberg employees pay raises.  Mayor Anderson explained pay raise coming up is for cost of living raise. Discussion held on mailing out a voluntary survey. Mayor will look up old survey.

Cheryl Lynn Tatum – Fireworks:Mayor Anderson read aloud a letter from Ms. Tatum unhappy with how many days fireworks were aloud over the 4th of July weekend. Discussion held. Mayor Anderson said 4th of July fireworks policy will be posted each year from now on and thanked Ms. Tatum for bringing that to council attention.

Hope Freeman – Approval of Personnel Policy: Attorney Freeman made revisions to the personnel policy suggested by MMIA Insurance Company. Clerk did send revisions to MMIA for review and have been approved. Discussion held. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to approve the changes as written on the Personnel Policy. Approved unanimously.

ADA (Americans With Disability Act): The completion and adoption of this ADA Inventory and Transition Plan for the Town of Fromberg is a requirement for CDBG funding for the sewer. Page 2 of the document needs to be signed by mayor and council after council adopts it. Motion by Miller and seconded by Nottingham to adopt the ADA Plan. Approved unanimously.

Fromberg Days – Fire Department: Mike Ventling said Fromberg Days will be August 27th at the Municipal Park with a pig roast and turkeys at 2 PM at baseball fields, parade at noon, gun and bow raffle, horse shoe tournaments at the park and dunk booth. Annette Anderson said school will be open for 100 year anniversary self tour and Clarks Fork Valley Museum will also be open.

2016 – 2017 Preliminary Budget: Mayor Anderson gave handouts of the 2017 Preliminary Operating Budget, wage dispersment 2016-2017, fund report 2016-2017 and projected fund changes. Discussion held on budget and revenues brought in. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to approve the 2016-2017 preliminary budget. Approved unanimously.

Old Business: Mayor stated  sometime this year he is going to stop doing town website and domain name as not feasible. Discussion held.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Ilsa Dawson discussed crosswalk on highway and speeding autos.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, August 1, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg with a public hearing on 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Adjourn: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for August 1, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham and Lula Price. Council member Shirley Miller ill and not in attendance. PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala and Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to accept the agenda as presented. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of July 11, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, discussion on tax voucher detail, council received revenue voucher detail, combined check register, copy of  Bank of Bridger bank statements,  statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual as reports. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Discussion held on two fire hydrants $3500. each. Nate Wilm has new hydrant will sell for $1000. Fire hydrant purchases has been approved by council. Ventling said he does have paint for town hall, discussion held on street paving, torn up streets and zoning. Annette Anderson requested an old fire hydrant for display at the museum. Discussion on clothing allowance. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to approve up to $200. per year clothing allowance for shirts, pants and boots for each public works person. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept PWD report. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare check, unfounded theft, harassment threats from ex-room mate, agency assists, transport to town court, disorderly, delivered “Events Policy” to all bars, animal control, civil service, writ of possession served, 3 trial subpoenas served, Lovers Lane exit tree limb removed off road, fence panel attached to power pole can be cut if needed,  three speeding citations, VIN inspections, open container citation on sidewalk at Little Cowboy Bar and licensee was present, fireworks complaint, dog license warnings, stop sign warnings on school street, parking and U-turn violations and unsafe operation of a vehicle. Discussion on trainings attended and upcoming trainings. Turned in purchase order for practice ammo $20. for July. Nottingham asked Dawson about two hours of overtime. It was for a call out on Sunday. Motion by Price and seconded by Nottingham to accept police report and the purchase of practice ammo in the amount of $20. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee:  Bob McNeiley signed and returned to council the conditions written up by Annette Anderson member of the zoning committee working with Tom Kohley of the Carbon County DES and the Fromberg Fire Department. Discussion held on new zoning packet to be presented at next council meeting.

Correspondence: Mayor Anderson read aloud letter from NAPA in Bridger thanking town for the business. They have sold to Car Quest Auto Parts. Mayor Anderson discussed letter from MMIA stating town successfully completed the renewal review and town is covered for the Endorsement for Employment Practices Coverage (EPC) which Attorney Freeman updated. Mayor Anderson discussed letter and invoice from Great West Engineering for the New Municipal Well Project 2-09106. Discussion held on sewer project. Received mills and 2016 Certified Taxable Valuation Information from Montana Department of Revenue.

Fromberg Days – Mark and Leza Vargas: Mr. and Mrs. Vargas were not in attendance. Clerk stated what she and Mrs. Vargas had discussed about them possibly serving treats on Fromberg Days at their business called Apex Automotive at 108 Highway Avenue, Fromberg. Council said it is their private property and up to them.

Bulk Water Rehab: Council has made a decision to demolish the old bulk water station. Estimated cost $56,000. Discussion held. Mayor will set up workshop with Great West Engineering for a question and answer session.

2016-2017 Mill Levy Resolution #460: Mayor Anderson read this resolution aloud. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to approve this mill levy resolution as read. Approved unanimously.

2016-2017 Final Budget Resolution #461: Discussion held. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the 2016-2017 Final Budget Resolution. Approved unanimously. If any changes were to be made they would have to be brought to council and done by a budget amendment.

Old Business: Mayor Anderson read aloud old local government review study which was done in 2005.  Last review was put on ballot in 2014 for year 2015 and people in the town said no do not need to review the local government. This is put on ballot every five years for the towns people to vote on if they choose to have a local government review. Next review will be on ballot in 2019 to be done in the year 2020. Discussion held.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Ventling said Wayne Guptill living down from Cactus Drive saw a large mountain lion in his yard on July 28th and a bear has been seen on West River Street. Randy Wike asked questions about volunteer police officer for the town. Attorney Freeman said volunteer officers are not an employee of the town. Wike discussed volunteer officers, stop signs on School Street, angle parking on main street, open container and junk vehicle laws. Discussion held.

Annette Anderson said Fromberg Day posters are up and Clarks Fork Valley Museum has 100 year display.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, September 12, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for September 12, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham and Lula Price. Council member Shirley Miller ill and not in attendance. PWD Mike Ventling not present on vacation. Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala and Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to accept the agenda as written. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Public Hearing notes of August 1, 2016,  on the 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget were presented to council. Minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of August 1, 2016,  were presented to council. Mayor Anderson requested a change in wording on page two paragraph three regarding Bulk Water Rehab to add the words for new bulk water facility before $56, 000. The corrected sentence reads: Estimated cost for new bulk water facility is $56,000. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to accept the change in wording for the Bulk Water Rehab. Approved unanimously. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to accept the minutes of August 1, 2016, as amended. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail for July and August, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, copy of  Bank of Bridger bank statements,  statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual as reports. The skipped meter report will be given at the October council meeting when PWD Ventling present to discuss. Discussion held. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Nottingham to accept the clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling was reviewed by council. Discussion held. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept PWD report. Approved unanimously. Discussion on Great West Engineering water well project.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare checks, credit card fraud, threatening text messages (suspect computer generated scam), agency assists, open container, obstruction / assault at the Little Cowboy Bar and closing issues at the Two Bear Tavern, compliance check of pedestrians turned out to be non alcoholic, animal control issue with barking dogs, curfew violations, complaint of dumpster on right of way, walk in report of fire north of mile marker 34, speeding citations and investigations, unlicensed four wheeler, parking and  U turn warnings. Discussion on scams telephone going on. Discussion on trainings attended and upcoming trainings. Turned in purchase order for practice ammo $35. for June, July and August. Discussion held on ammo and training for reserve officer. Discussion on mountain lion sitings. Randy Wike asked Chief Dawson if he issued any tickets for open containers during Fromberg Day and the answer was no. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept police report and the purchase of practice ammo in the amount of $35. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee:  Shane and Lisa Loftus presented to council a zoning application for stick built construction houses and a garage on the front property at 331 East River Street in Fromberg. They will need separate water and sewer hookups. They were accompanied by Jolyn Evertz of Anchor Properties. Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to approve this zoning application with contingency they get letters of approval from the county planner and county sanitarian and present back to council. Approved unanimously. Council viewed maps. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to authorize Mayor Richard Anderson to write a letter of acknowledgment regarding the property at 331 East River Street, Fromberg, Mt.  that the Town of Fromberg has no claim to any areas of this property for streets, alleys or access easements and has no need for the exception to be continued. Approved unanimously. Discussion was held by Bill Rivers regarding Kevin Rysavy property. Mayor Anderson explained proper procedure for complaints are for persons to come into Town Hall office and fill out complaint forms which are then given to Chief Dawson and or council for review.

Correspondence:  None

Fall Cleanup: Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price for Fall Cleanup to be held Friday, October 14, 8 AM to 3 PM with one truck then Saturday, October 15, 8 AM to 3 PM two trucks and Sunday, October 16 two roll off boxes at the park. Approved unanimously.

Special Events Policy Changes – Attorney Hope Freeman: Attorney Freeman is clarifying this policy by inserting the words: the sale of alcohol on town property in paragraph five, on town property in paragraphs six and seven and paragraph eight under security change words to say special events permit that includes the sale, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages on town property. Attorney Freeman is asking council to approve the new bold print of the Special Events Policy. Discussion held. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to accept the bold print changes of this policy. Approved unanimously.

Old Business: None.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Jerry Hall discussed Lori Johnson property. Randy Wike asked about extra security. Discussion held.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, October 3, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg.

Adjourn: Motion by Price and seconded by Nottingham to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for October 3, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Tim Nottingham, Shirley Miller and Lula Price. PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala and Attorney Hope Freeman were present.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Mayor Anderson suggested to move agenda item #10 Bond Council Proposal From Jackson Murdo & Grant, P.C. up on the agenda above agenda item # 9 Great West Engineering – Jackie Kuhl – Interim Financing Application For Rural Development Loan – Intercap. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to approve this change on the agenda. Approved unanimously. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Price to accept the agenda with changes. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to accept the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of September 12, 2016. Approved unanimously. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to accept the minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting of September 27, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Nottingham had question for Chief Dawson regarding overtime on his time sheet. Answer from Dawson was for call out.  Motion  by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, copy of  Bank of Bridger bank statements, statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual as reports. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Miller to accept the clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Discussion held on ball field winterized, meter reading system getting worse, meters going dead should be under warranty and Ventling will check on this. Discussion held on meter reading system. Discussion held on grader injection pump to  be rebuilt costing between $1900.00 to  $2400.00 and  injectors need rebuilt (4 cylinder) at approximately $100.00 each. Kevin Rysavy would take to Billings and they would send it to Idaho or California. Ventling looking into shipping to them directly and will check on pricing. Motion by Price and seconded by Miller to accept PWD report and to approve the repair on the grader with injectors and pump. Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on vandalism/slashed tires, six agency assists, unfounded domestic issues, child protection services, disorderly, warrants, kids on street after dark no violation of curfew, prescription drug drop off for disposal as Bridger Clinic will not accept, report of panhandling from neighbors, complaint of junk around Samm's Automotive cleaned up, speeding violation, parking warnings, Tomahawk had automobile parked in lot several days on their private property plates were run and unsafe operation of a vehicle elderly male suspended license. Discussion on trainings attended and upcoming trainings. Turned in purchase order for practice ammo $25. for September. Motion by Price and seconded by Nottingham to accept police report and the purchase of practice ammo in the amount of $25. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee:  Annette Anderson said one pending.

Correspondence:  None

Bond Council Proposal From Jackson Murdo & Grant, P.C.: Discussion held on Bond Council Proposal for Town of Fromberg water and wastewater projects. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to hire Jackson Murdo & Grant, P.C. Attorneys to be Bond Council. Approved unanimously.

Great West Engineering – Jackie Kuhl – Interim Financing Application For Rural Development Loan – Intercap: Discussion held. Motion by Price and seconded by Nottingham to accept this application for the wastewater project. Approved unanimously.

Great West Engineering Wastewater Contract: Discussion held on this wastewater contract. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Miller to approve Mayor Richard Anderson to sign this contract. Approved unanimously.

Resolution # 462 – Rural Development Loan: Mayor Anderson read this resolution aloud. Motion by Nottingham and seconded by Perkins to accept this resolution with Mayor listed on line 17 to be responsible. The vote was four yeas. Approved unanimously.

Rural Development Grant Agreement: Discussion held. Motion by Price and seconded by Nottingham to approve this agreement. Approved unanimously.

Old Business: None.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Marge Taylor asked about police commission start up. Nottingham said getting in order to present to attorney. Marge Taylor asked if there is a global positioning system (GPS) on the police car. Answer is no. Discussion held. Randy Wike asked about acronyms used on grants and in police report. Mayor Anderson gave explanations. Discussion on police car mileage, handicapped ramps and employee parking.

Next Regular Town Council Meeting Date: Monday, November 7, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall of Fromberg. Public Hearing October 17 6:30 PM.

Adjourn: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting.  Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes for November 14, 2016

7:00 PM

Mayor Richard Anderson called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance.  The council meeting scheduled for November 7 was canceled due to lack of quorum. Town council members present: Jim Perkins, Shirley Miller and Lula Price. Council member Tim Nottingham was not present. PWD Mike Ventling, Chief of Police Ralph Dawson, Town Clerk Brenda Kansala were present. Attorney Hope Freeman was on vacation.

Review and Adopt Agenda: Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to approve the agenda as presented. Approved unanimously.

Minutes: Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the minutes of the Public Hearing with Great West Engineering -  Jackie Kuhl on October 3, 2016. Approved unanimously. Motion by Miller and seconded by Price to approve the minutes of the Regular Town Council Meeting of October 3, 2016. Approved unanimously. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the minutes of the Public Hearing with Great West Engineering – Jackie Kuhl of October 17, 2016. Approved unanimously.

Bills: Perkins had a question regarding one of the bills. Discussion held. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Price to accept the bills as presented. Approved unanimously.

Employee Reports:

Clerk report was read aloud by town clerk. Council received usage/billing summary, billing journal summary, accounts receivable summary, collections history, tax voucher detail, revenue voucher detail, combined check register, copy of  Bank of Bridger bank statements, Valley Federal Credit Union bank statement, statement of expenditure budget vs actual and statement of revenue budget vs actual as reports. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the clerk report as presented. Approved unanimously.

Public works report by Mike Ventling: Discussion held on the need for new lights in town shop. T5 lights at $98. per light needing four fixtures and bulbs are $99. for a case of fifteen with pricing from Home Depot but will look into other pricing and can do them in stages. Did get gravel from Tuckers. Have been replacing meters and interpreters on radio read meters as they are going out but under warranty. Injector pump in grader. Need light switch for road grader at a cost of $612. Mayor Anderson said looking into funding for low interest loan to replace meter reading system. Discussion held on when persons from Solarbee might be coming. Motion by Perkins and seconded by Miller for PWD Ventling to purchase a switch for the grader. Approved unanimously. Motion by Miller and seconded by Price to accept PWD report.  Approved unanimously.

Police report by Chief Ralph Dawson: Discussion held on welfare checks, trespass nothing taken, trailer plate either lost or stolen, vandalism broken vacant resident window and camp trailer window, agency assists, issued temporary order of protection, 15 year old assault, minor in possession, partner family member assault, assault on our officer with a knife and resisted arrest,  threat of harm to 15 year old and family, challenging to fight another adult, arguing with sports official at JV volleyball game,  report of gunshots northwest side of town, issued two civil service complaints, foster parent trying to use law enforcement to help straighten out 15 year old,  parents unable to control 14 year old,  issued notices to appear for curfew violations, unsafe parking, south bound trailer no lights and u-turn parking opposite direction of travel. Discussion on trainings attended and upcoming trainings. Turned in purchase order for practice ammo $25. for October. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the purchase of practice ammo in the amount of $25. Approved unanimously. Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to accept the police report. Approved unanimously.

Zoning Committee: None

Correspondence:  None

Comment Period – The Town will be accepting questions or comments until Monday, November 14, 2016, on the Town's finding of no significant impact to the environment for the construction of the new wastewater lagoon and discharge piping. With no discussion or comment from the public Mayor Anderson said he considered this agenda item taken care of.

Intercap Loan Application for Wastewater project: Discussion held. Motion by Miller and seconded Price  to approve this application. Approved unanimously.

Bank Accounts for water and wastewater projects: Discussion held. Mayor Anderson and Council Member James Perkins will be signers on these checking accounts to be set up at the Bank Of Bridger.  Motion by Price and seconded by Perkins to open these two checking accounts for the water and wastewater projects. Approved unanimously.

Old Business: Mayor Anderson discussed Solarbee return for $2500. each for two to be placed on December agenda.

Public Comment: (For those items NOT on the agenda): Annette Anderson discussed zoning permits and the handing out of call before you dig cards  in Montana 811 for marking underground utility lines. Clerk to send letter to Wilber Burgess at