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Mayor breaks tie vote - Page 2
Wednesday, 11 July 2007 06:52
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    With that, a vote of the council was taken. Brown and Judisch voted against a mechanical fix of the lagoon(s). Syvertson and McHenry voted in favor and with the tie, the mayor voted in favor of the mechanical system.
    In other business, the council approved building permits at 119 S. Montana for moving a trailer, 107 S. Virginia, a walkway; 210 N. Main, the removal of motel units; and 119 S. Virginia, adding a patio and garage.
    A resolution for job descriptions and action on a request to advertise for bids on a four new garbage system were both tabled. Also tabled was a request to put up 10 MPH speed signs in an alleyway at Sunrise Trailer Court.
    A franchise agreement with 3 Rivers Communications of a phone system was finalized and agreed to with the council.
    There was some discussion about young people driving motorized vehicles (scooters) without a license. The city ordinance Section 941 (A) says: It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle upon a street or roadway in the city, unless such person has a valid Montana license as an operator or chauffeur.
    The ordinance also defines a motor vehicle as: Every vehicle which is self-propelled and in, upon or by which an person or property is, or may be, transported or drawn upon the streets, avenues, alleys and highways within the city.
    The state MCA codes note that a “motorized nonstandard vehicle” means a vehicle, upon which a person may be transported, that: is propelled by its own power, using an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. A “motor vehicle” means a vehicle propelled by its own power and designed or used to transport persons or property upon the highways of the state.
    No action was taken. The council is looking for more information on this.
    In reports given, Public Works Director Rich Anderson said that drought had killed a huge pine tree in Keil Park. He said samples were taken to the University System and the problem was drought related.
    Chief Dent noted there were 228 calls during the month of June, some of which included six domestic situations, eight thefts, two burglaries, 32 traffic citations, 11 for no insurance and 21 ambulance calls, to name a few.
    Attorney Mary Ann Ries said she had 15 active cases going to trial and is working with officers.
    The next regular meeting of the city council will be on July 16, 7:30 p.m. in city hall, 411-½ S. Main. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend.
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