**ATTENTION**
The City Council meeting will be held in a hybrid format that may include both in-person AND virtual attendance via Zoom. Unless they have cause to appear virtually, Councilmembers will attend the meeting in person in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 220 N. 27th Street.
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.)
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- On the City's website at www.billingsmt.gov and click on "Watch Meetings Online" on the homepage.
- In-Person.
- Virtually via Zoom (see the link below).
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- 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.
- Attend the meeting virtually through Zoom by entering the Webinar ID and Passcode indicated below. Click on Zoom Meeting Instructions and Zoom Hybrid Meeting Details below for more information. 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 Zoom Meeting Webinar IDs and Passcodes
- Click Here for Zoom Meeting Instructions for Attendees (as guests)
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, at bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, or at 406.657.8210, with any questions.
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| COUNCIL CHAMBERS | FEBRUARY 27, 2023 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Cole
INVOCATION: Councilmember Neese
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present on roll call were:
Shaw,
Gulick,
Neese,
Owen,
Joy,
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
Choriki, Tidswell, Purinton, Boyett, Rupsis
MINUTES:
- February 13, 2023 - PENDING
COURTESIES:
PROCLAMATIONS: March - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
COUNCIL REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - CHRIS KUKULSKI
PUBLIC COMMENT on "NON-PUBLIC HEARING" Agenda Items: 1 ONLY. Speaker sign-in required. (Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please sign the roster at the cart located at the back of the Council chambers or at the podium. Comments on items listed as public hearing items will be heard ONLY during the designated public hearing time for each respective item. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda.)
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Separations:
A.
Bid Awards:
1.
W.O. 22-07: Mullowney Lane Improvements. (Opened 1/17/23) Recommend Askin Construction.
2.
W.O. 22-15: WRF Admin Building Roof Replacement. (Opened 2/7/2023) Recommend CentiMark Corporation.
3.
W.O. 22-21: Brewington Drive Reconstruction. (Opened 1/17/2023) Recommend Askin Construction.
4.
W.O. 23-01: Contract 1, 2023 Billings Water Main Replacement. (Opened 2/7/2023) Recommend COP Construction, LLC.
B.
Professional Services Agreement for W.O. 23-12: Zone 4 Pump Station and Waterline Improvements; HDR Engineering.
C.
Professional Services Agreement for W.O. 23-24: Belknap Office Remodel, Phase 2; Collaborative Design Architects.
D.
Amendment No. 1,
W.O. 19-42: West End Water Treatment Plant Project; Garney Companies, Inc.
E.
Amendment No. 2, W.O. 22-07: Mullowney Lane Improvements, HDR Engineering, Inc.
F.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Yellowstone Conservation District for West End Reservoir Conservation and Recreational Amenities.
G.
Lease with American Towers for cell tower located at Stewart Park.
H.
MET Transit Agency Safety Plan Update.
I.
Donation to Public Works for W.O. 23-09: 5th Avenue Corridor Project from Billings TrailNet.
J.
Donation to Police Department from
Shield 616, Scheels, The Brosovich Family Foundation and The Buchanan Family Foundation for body armor.
K.
Sidewalk Easement with Josephine Corner Apartments, LLC and Traffic Signal Fixtures and Sidewalk Easement with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls.
L.
Exempt Plat and Warranty Deeds with McCall Properties, LLC and Brittany's Dream, LLC.
M.
Final Plat of Zimmerman Home Place Subdivision, 3rd Filing.
N.
Resolution authorizing the filing and acceptance of Transit Grant Funds.
O.
Resolution approving FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan for Transportation and Parks and Recreation.
P.
Resolution ordering improvements for W.O. 22-07: Mullowney Lane Improvements.
Q.
Resolution ordering improvements for W.O. 22-21: Brewington Drive Reconstruction.
R.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance amending Ward Boundaries.
S.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance amending Ordinance 22-5819, Zone Change 1018.
T.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance for Zone Change 1021: located south of Bell Avenue and north of Rocky Vista Way.
*Quasi-Judicial
U.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding Ward V (Annexation 21-15).
V.
Second/Final Reading Ordinance expanding Ward III (Annexation 22-08).
W.
Bills for the Weeks of:
1.
January 17, 2023
2.
January 23, 2023
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the items of the Consent Agenda as submitted, with the exception of items moved for separation.
REGULAR AGENDA:
2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing nuisance property abatements. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution assessing nuisance property abatements, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution assessing nuisance property abatements, as recommended by staff.
3.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION assessing weed abatements. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution assessing weed abatements, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve a Resolution assessing weed abatements, as recommended by staff.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION approving and adopting FY2023 budget amendments. Staff recommends approval.
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve and adopt the FY2023 budget amendments, as recommended by staff.
- Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Having conducted a public hearing, considered written and spoken public testimony, I move to approve and adopt the FY2023 budget amendments, as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT
on "NON-AGENDA ITEMS". Speaker Sign-in required. (
Restricted to ONLY items not on this printed agenda. Comments are limited to 3 minutes or as set by the Mayor. Please sign the roster at the cart located at the back of the Council chambers or at the podium.)
COUNCIL INITIATIVES:
ADJOURN:
| Council Chambers are readily accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. For more information or to make requests for special arrangements, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 657-8210 or e-mail bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, 72 hours prior to the meeting date. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * Quasi-Judicial – Caution must be exercised concerning any potential ex parte communications with interested parties. This policy-making body may exercise approval or other adjudication authority which is "judicial" because it directly affects the legal rights of a person. |