Also in Attendance: John Macdonald, Scott Griffin, and Stacey Koon

TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

March 14th, 2017

CITY HALL, SUNBURST MT 59482

IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Gary Iverson, Council persons Holly Hovland, Mike Tobin, Shane Berthlotte, Becky Smithson, and employees, Phil Iverson, Scott Widhalm and Sean Gilligan.

Also in attendance: John Macdonald, Scott Griffin, and Stacey Koon ABSENT:

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm.

MINUTES: Council and Mayor made corrections to minutes. Shane moved the minutes be

approved as modified. Mike seconded and motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Macdonald updated the council on Chevron’s plans for their

properties and possible fire training activities. He also updated on the progress of the

community garden that was brought up last year.

OLD BUSINESS:

Discussion of Street Improvement Plans:

Mayor and council discussed what plans they would like to present to the community about

a possible SID extension. Holly motioned to have a phone conference later in the month to th get a plan together to present at the public meeting April 10 . Becky Seconded and it

passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

Scott Griffin Sewer: Scott Griffin addressed the council about a plumbing issue he had at his home. The council

was informed of both the plumbers letter and Phil’s response. Mike moved to pay $400

dollars on the bill and Becky seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The council then

discussed the possibility of purchasing a camera to run down sewer lines and avoid

questioning of fault in the future.

Pool discussion:

Council discussed the options between a liner for the pool or the idea of a new pool

altogether. Gary discussed volunteer offers to dig out the pool to possibly cut costs and make the new pool an easier goal to reach. Holly motioned that we accept Rowell’s bid for

the pool liner if funding is available. Mike seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Business Garbage Discussion:

Mayor and council discussed our current garbage rate for businesses and compared to

Shelby and Cut Bank’s rates. Gary said he will personally discuss the matter with the

businesses.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Gary discussed the possibility of acquiring the lots before the railroad tracks to the

interstate for DEQ to clean up. Holly motions we buy the property if we can get all three

lots for a hundred dollars. Mike seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Mike discussed the possibility of increasing the water rates as that is what the auditor is

suggesting to fall in line with state requirements. VENDOR REPORTS: Claims list and payroll were reviewed. Mike Tobin motioned to accept,

Holly Hovland seconded the motion, and motion carried unanimously. Approved were

Claims 2874-2878,2880-2891,2913,2914,2918-2936,2937-2949.

Hearing no objections, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Iverson at 9:19 pm.

The next regular meeting will be held on April 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm.

______Gary Iverson, Mayor Attest: ______Sean Gilligan, Clerk