**ATTENTION**
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the format of the City Council meeting will be held in a virtual videoconferencing environment. Councilmembers will attend the meeting via a remote location, using a virtual meeting method. City Hall and the Council Chambers will be closed during the meeting. 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: https://ci.billings.mt.us/117/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 in which to view the meeting.
- On the City's website at https://ci.billings.mt.us and click on "Watch Meetings Online".
Citizens may submit public comment via the following methods:
- Mail: City Clerk, P. O. Box 1178, Billings, MT 59103
- Email: https://ci.billings.mt.us/1538/City-Council-E-mail-Messages.
- Emails received after 3:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2020, will be posted on the Council's webpage the following day for public viewing.
- Call in during the Public Comment periods as indicated on the agenda:
- Citizens may call in during specific Public Comment periods at 406.237.6196. All callers will be placed in a queued system and are asked to remain on hold and be patient. Calls will be taken in the order in which they are received. Callers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony as is customary.
Future delivery methods may be explored as best practice is learned.
Please contact Denise Bohlman, City Clerk, bohlmand@billingsmt.gov, with any questions.
CITY OF BILLINGS
CITY OF BILLINGS VISION STATEMENT:
"THE MAGIC CITY: A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE PROSPER AND BUSINESS SUCCEEDS."
CITY OF BILLINGS VISION STATEMENT:
"THE MAGIC CITY: A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE PROSPER AND BUSINESS SUCCEEDS."
| WORK SESSION AGENDA | ||
| Council Chambers are CLOSED. The meeting will be held remotely via virtual meeting room. Please see coversheet for details and instructions for viewing and participation. |
November 16, 2020 | 5:30 P.M. |
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
1.
COVID-19 Update by Unified Incident Command (UIC)
(John Felton, Yellowstone County Health Officer)
- Public Comment
(John Felton, Yellowstone County Health Officer)
- Public Comment
2.
Economic Development Strategy Partner Update.
(Presented by: Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director, Big Sky Economic Development)
- Public Comment
(Presented by: Steve Arveschoug, Executive Director, Big Sky Economic Development)
- Public Comment
3.
FY22 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP)
(Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director)
- Public Comment
(Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director)
- Public Comment
4.
FY22 Technology Replacement Plan (TRP)
(Presented by: David Watterson, Information Technology Director)
- Public Comment
(Presented by: David Watterson, Information Technology Director)
- Public Comment
5.
FY22 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
(Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director)
- Public Comment
(Presented by: Andy Zoeller, Finance Director)
- Public Comment
6.
Crime Update.
(Presented by: Rich St. John, Police Chief)
- Public Comment
(Presented by: Rich St. John, Police Chief)
- Public Comment
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
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 call 237-6196 during the public comment period.)
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.
- Council meetings may be viewed at any time by accessing Community 7 Television online at www.comm7tv.com and clicking on archived programs.