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| COUNCIL CHAMBERS | March 21, 2022 | 5:30 P.M. |
- Present:
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- Councilmember Kendra Shaw
- Councilmember Ed Gulick
- Councilmember Roy Neese
- Councilmember Jennifer Owen
- Councilmember Denise Joy
- Councilmember Danny Chorki
- Councilmember Pam Purinton
- Councilmember Mike Boyett
- Councilmember Daniel Tidswell
- Councilmember Tom Rupsis
- Mayor William Cole
- Staff Present:
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- Kevin Iffland, Assistant City Administrator
- Stacy Tenney , Deputy City Attorney
- Debi Meling, Public Works Director
- Jason Banfield, EMS Assistant Fire Chief
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cole
Mayor Cole made a motion to add DEQ update to the agenda, seconded by CM Choriki. Approved 10-1, Neese opposed
Mayor Cole made a motion to add DEQ update to the agenda, seconded by CM Choriki. Approved 10-1, Neese opposed
1.
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Update.
(Presented by: Bridget Williams, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Jason Rappe, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Ms. Williams gave an update on the Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) Superfund site and the process of asking homeowners and business owners to sign up for sampling. Mr. Rappe gave an overview of the sampling process. Council discussed the process and remediation procedures.
-Public Comment
None
(Presented by: Bridget Williams, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Jason Rappe, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Ms. Williams gave an update on the Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) Superfund site and the process of asking homeowners and business owners to sign up for sampling. Mr. Rappe gave an overview of the sampling process. Council discussed the process and remediation procedures.
-Public Comment
None
2.
WO 22-07: Mullowney Lane (Midland Road to Elysian Road), 30% Design Update.
(Presented by: Debi Meling, Public Works Director)
Ms. Meling gave an overview of the project and a map of the area and proposed reconstruction plans and costs. Council discussed right of way, parking, traffic, public access, costs for the project and funding.
- Public Comment
None
(Presented by: Debi Meling, Public Works Director)
Ms. Meling gave an overview of the project and a map of the area and proposed reconstruction plans and costs. Council discussed right of way, parking, traffic, public access, costs for the project and funding.
- Public Comment
None
3.
FIRE EMS Update.
(Presented by: Jason Banfield, Assistant EMS Chief)
Mr. Banfield gave an update of the services provided by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. He reviewed the daily operations, governing bodies, recommendations, risk mitigation and costs. Council discussed transportation, emergency responses and concerns with the City's roll in providing behavioral health units. Pepper Valdez, Fire Chief, discussed the mobile units and stated the behavioral health units would be part of community outreach. Mr. Valdez discussed response times and parameters to enhance current operations and possible legislation options.
Kevin Iffland, Assistant City Administrator, indicated staff was looking for direction from Council and if they were wanting to get away from an ordinance and move to a contract based program. Council discussed costs, transportation options, senior living facilities, impact fees and contract options.
- Public Comment
None
(Presented by: Jason Banfield, Assistant EMS Chief)
Mr. Banfield gave an update of the services provided by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. He reviewed the daily operations, governing bodies, recommendations, risk mitigation and costs. Council discussed transportation, emergency responses and concerns with the City's roll in providing behavioral health units. Pepper Valdez, Fire Chief, discussed the mobile units and stated the behavioral health units would be part of community outreach. Mr. Valdez discussed response times and parameters to enhance current operations and possible legislation options.
Kevin Iffland, Assistant City Administrator, indicated staff was looking for direction from Council and if they were wanting to get away from an ordinance and move to a contract based program. Council discussed costs, transportation options, senior living facilities, impact fees and contract options.
- Public Comment
None
4.
Highlight Upcoming Agenda Items of Council Interest.
(Presented by: Kevin Iffland, Assistant City Administrator)
None
-Public Comment
None
(Presented by: Kevin Iffland, Assistant City Administrator)
None
-Public Comment
None
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Council expressed concerns with various design elements of the Stillwater Building. Mr. Iffland indicated architects were working on the design process and staff would bring forward additional information as well as design changes.
Council expressed concerns with various design elements of the Stillwater Building. Mr. Iffland indicated architects were working on the design process and staff would bring forward additional information as well as design changes.
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.)
ADJOURN: 7:39 PM
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.