Laura McLaughlin from the Foothills Boys & Girls Club addressed the City Council. Ms. McLauglin asked the City of Cut Bank if they would issue a proclamation for National Boys and Girls Club week from March 30 – April, 5, 2008. Mayor Stewart informed the girls the request was under new business and would acted upon later in the meeting.

Councilperson McCauley moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of the March 3, 2008 CDBG Public Hearing minutes, March 3, 2008 City Council minutes, March 10, 2008 City Council minutes and the March 6, 2008 payroll in the amount of $50,161.15. Councilperson Eaton made the second motion. The carried 3-0 in favor of approving the consent agenda.

Councilperson Shock made a motion for the City of Cut Bank to proclaim March 30 – April 5, 2008 as National Boys and Girls Club week. Councilperson McCauley made the second motion. The proclamation was approved 3-0 by the Council.

Councilperson McCauley made a motion to move Arbor Day to May 9, 2008. Councilperson Shock made the second motion. Mayor Stewart said the Middle School students would be working that day on behalf of Arbor Day. Mayor Stewart said she would like to see the day made into an event which involves the community. Spring clean-up week is May 5 – 9, 2008. The call to vote was 3-0 in favor of moving Arbor Day to May 9, 2008.

Councilperson McCauley moved to increase the price of water at the water salesman to one cent per gallon. Councilperson Shock made the second motion. City Superintendent Suta explained it recently came to light that the water salesman’s prices had not been included in the rate changes since 1998. The water purchased at the hydrants and the water salesman was set at different rates. After a brief discussion, the call to vote was 3-0 in favor of increasing the water rate at the water salesman to one cent per gallon.

Councilperson Eaton made a motion to approve Main Park renovations in order to meet sanitation requirements. Councilperson Shock seconded the motion. Mayor Stewart brought forth the City has received a letter from Ron Anderson, Sanitarian, stating the City would have to install a triple sink at the Main Street Board in order to continue holding Lewis and Clark Days in the Park. Superintendent Suta presented the Council with two options for adding a triple sink and additional storage. He did note the cost on a new sink is $4,000, but they would be looking around for a used sink more in the range of $1,000. Superintendent Suta said the project could begin around the first of June and the small addition to the Burger Barn would take about two weeks. The cost of the addition is estimated at $3,300. The first option would not include an addition to the Burger Barn. Mayor Stewart noted concern about the loss of shade with the small building addition. Superintendent Suta said an addition to the roofing could be done to offer more shade. Mayor Stewart explained the Lewis and Clark Committee are looking at covering the stage this summer which the Buckle Committee could offer $5,000 for expenses. Mayor Stewart said she would like to have the City assist with whatever we can. Option one would be $2,000 with the installation of a used sink and no labor costs involved. Option two would be $4,300 with the installation of a used sink and no labor costs involved. Discussion continued on the different ways to approach the situation. Councilperson McCauley moved to amend the original motion to include option two with a cost not to exceed $5,000. Councilperson Shock made the second motion on the amendment. The amendment was approved 3-0. The call for the original motion of approving renovations at the Main Park was 3-0 in favor.

Councilperson McCauley moved to approve the following job descriptions: Utility Billing Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Receptionist/Maintenance Civic Center, Lead Lifeguard, Lifeguard, Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Secretary/Treasurer Fire Dept, Volunteer Firefighter, Water Distribution Operator, Seasonal Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Workers I, II, III and IV, Lead Worker, Water Plant Chief Operator, Wastewater Systems Operator, Probationary Patrolman, Patrolman and Senior Patrolmen. Councilperson Shock made the second motion. Councilperson McCauley noted a couple of job descriptions which he had questions about. The Lead worker description under Essential Job Functions for the eighth item was changed to read – Contact with other is required. Councilperson McCauley questioned the job description of the Secretary/Treasurer for the Fire Department. He noted in the years he was involved with the Fire Dept the Secretary/Treasurer was the individual involved in the day to day budget operations. City Clerk-Treasurer Filban said currently, the Fire Chief and the Assistant Fire Chief are the two persons who are involved with the expenditure of funds and approval to do so. Mayor Stewart asked for the Probationary Patrolman, Patrolman and Senor Patrolman to be taken off the list of job descriptions. Chief Abbott will present these items at a future meeting. Councilperson McCauley moved to accept the above noted positions with the change to the Lead Worker and the removal of the Police Department job descriptions. Councilperson Shock seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 3-0 favorable vote.

Mayor Stewart noted the Highway 2 Association meeting will be in Glasgow on March 25th should anyone be able to attend. There was no further correspondence.

The police job descriptions will be put on the April 7th agenda.