**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that includes both in-person AND Zoom. Councilmembers may choose to attend the meeting virtually or in person at the Billings Public Library Community Room. In order to honor the Right of Participation and the Right to Know in Article II, sections 8 and 9, of the Montana Constitution, the City of Billings and City Council are making every effort to meet the requirements of the open meeting laws.
Citizens are invited to:
- Review the Agenda Packet on the City's website at: www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Your Government," "City Council," and "Agendas & Minutes".
- View the meeting:
- On Community 7 TV - Channel 7 or Channel 507 – Spectrum Cable. (On evenings when there is a conflict with School District No. 2 Board meetings, the City Council meeting will be broadcast on Channel 8 - Spectrum Cable.)
- Online at www.comm7tv.com and click on the "Watch Live" icon. Community 7 also has links to their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
- On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
- In-Person – capacity is limited to approximately 15 spectators with overflow available in the lobby. Mask and social distancing requirements will be enforced.
- Mail: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: Council@billingsmt.gov.
- Emails received after 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting, may be posted on the Council's webpage the following day for public viewing.
- Attend the meeting in person - capacity is limited to approximately 15 spectators with overflow available in the lobby. Mask and social distancing requirements will be enforced. Speakers may be asked to exit after speaking to comply with social distancing protocols.
- Attend the meeting virtually by registering at Zoom.us and "join a meeting", enter the Webinar ID and Passcode indicated below. Click on Zoom Meeting Instructions and Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details below for more information. Attendees are asked to register by Noon the day of the meeting. After registering, a link into the meeting will be sent to the attendee. The link will allow you to attend, view and participate in the meeting on your computer, laptop or smart phone. (You must have the Zoom App on your device Click Here to Download Zoom App ) To provide public comment at the appropriate time, click on the "raise hand" icon located at the bottom of the screen and the moderator will unmute your device.
o Don't have a smart phone, computer or laptop? That's okay — you can attend a Zoom meeting using your landline phone. Call the Zoom phone number, 1.253.215.8782 to join the meeting and follow the operator's instructions. Want to give public comment? Simply "raise your hand" by pressing *9 and the moderator will give you permission to speak when it is your turn. *Note this is a long distance toll number and charges may apply depending on your plan.
- Click Here for City Council Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details and Schedule
- Click Here for Zoom Meeting Instructions for Attendees (as guests)
Webinar ID: 872 7626 9964
Passcode: 750414
Or join by phone: US: +1-253-215-8782
The practice of receiving phone calls to a specific Public Comment telephone line has been discontinued.
Future delivery methods may be explored as best practice is learned.
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8205, with any questions.
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| WORK SESSION AGENDA |
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| Billings Public Library and remotely via Zoom. Please see coversheet for details and instructions for viewing and participation. |
April 19, 2021 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
1.
Legislative Updates.
(Presented by: Greg Dorrington and Aimee Grmoljez, City's Lobbyists)
- Public Comment
(Presented by: Greg Dorrington and Aimee Grmoljez, City's Lobbyists)
- Public Comment
2.
Water and Wastewater Rates.
(Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director)
-Public Comment
(Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director)
-Public Comment
3.
Safe Routes to School and Trail Funding.
(Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director)
-Public Comment
(Presented by: Jennifer Duray, Public Works Deputy Director)
-Public Comment
4.
Energy and Conservation Commission Update.
(Presented by: Louis Engels, Water Quality Superintendent; Randy Hafer and Glenn Foy, Energy and Conservation Commission)
-Public Comment
(Presented by: Louis Engels, Water Quality Superintendent; Randy Hafer and Glenn Foy, Energy and Conservation Commission)
-Public Comment
5.
Property Purchasing Resolution.
(Presented by: Jessica Iverson, Facilities Manager)
-Public Comment
(Presented by: Jessica Iverson, Facilities Manager)
-Public Comment
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-AGENDA ITEMS". Speaker Identification required. (Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda. Comments are limited to 3 minutes or as set by the Mayor. Public comments during the meeting may be made in-person or remotely by registering as an attendee through Zoom.us as outlined in the Agenda coversheet.)
ADJOURN:
Note:
- This meeting is an "informal" meeting of the City Council. The content of the Agenda is subject to change at the meeting.
- In the event there is a Closed Executive Session at the end of a Work Session, the sole purpose is to discuss litigation strategy. The other parties to the case(s) discussed are not public bodies or associations as described in Section 2-3-203(1) and (2), MCA. The meeting is closed, as allowed by Section 2-3-203(4)(a), MCA, "to discuss a strategy to be followed with respect to litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position" of the City of Billings.