PHILIPSBURG TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 3rd, 2023
7:00 P.M. Philipsburg Town Hall
Council in Attendance: Mayor Daniel Reddish, Gary Fujinami (video), Carl Sundstrom, Jason White, and Scott Lyons. Council absent: John Laigaie. Others in attendance: Town Clerk Reed Speegle, Larry Holmes, Kendrick Richmond, Justine Richmond, Gwyneth Hyndman, and DuWayne Ulrich (video).
STANDING REPORTS
Sheriff
Report submitted. Councilman White mentioned the increase in phone calls to the Sheriff’s department from Discovery Ski Area.
Library Board
No report.
Chamber of Commerce
No report.
Parks Board
No report.
Fire Department
No report.
Grant Writer
Mayor Reddish said he would be meeting with Maureen Connor soon to get an update on grant statuses.
Director of Public Works
Mayor Reddish said he was going to have a staff meeting later in the week.
Town Attorney
No report.
Town Clerk
Reed Speegle said he had begun the audit with Chet McLean.
Minutes of Prior Meetings
Councilman Sundstrom made the motion to approve the minutes from 12/6/22 with an edit, Councilman Lyons seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Payroll and Bills Payable
Councilman Lyons made the motion to approve the payroll, Councilman Sundstrom seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Councilman Lyons made the motion to approve the bills payable, Councilman White seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Water and Sewer Adjustments
Councilman Lyons made the motion to approve the water and sewer adjustments, Councilman White seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Project Request Payments
Councilman Fujinami made the motion to approve Pioneer Technical invoice #19022, Councilman Sundstrom seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Councilman Sudstrom made the motion to approve Great West invoice #28171, Councilman White seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Councilman Sudstrom made the motion to approve HDR invoice #81785, Councilman White seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Councilman Sudstrom made the motion to approve Triple Tree invoice #22-56-003, Councilman Fujinami seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Reddish talked about a grant to help pay for a water PER from CDBG.
Sewer Lagoon Update
Mayor Reddish said he would reach out to Great West later in the week.
Growth Plan Update
Councilman White and Councilman Laigaie talked about their meeting with Tyler Gentry concerning the Historical District portion of the Growth Plan.
Water/Sewer Policy
Councilman Lyons gave a recap of the first public hearing concerning water and sewer rates. Another working meeting was scheduled for January 10th at 10:00 a.m. to incorporate the suggestions of the public in to the proposal.
ARPA #2 Strategy
Mayor Reddish said he would cover this in his discussion with Maureen Conner. He stated that initial conversation with the State had been positive regarding the changes in scope.
Council Vacancy
Mayor Reddish had received four letter of interest. Councilman Lyons said he would contact the individuals to set up interviews.
Code Enforcement
Councilman White said the Council still needed to schedule a meeting to discuss the topic.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
NON AGENDA ITEMS
Council
Councilman White made note of the down tree in Shakey’s Park.
Councilman Sundstrom asked about the potentiality of filtration.
Councilman Fujinami stated that he would like a diagram of the updated lagoon design as the Town approaches final design.
Public Comment on Matters within the Town Council’s Jurisdiction
Gwyneth Hyndman asked about which project the invoice from Triple Tree covered.
Kendrick Richmond asked if there was any update on a ballot measure for recreation marijuana sales in town.
Councilman Lyons made the motion to adjourn at 7:38, Councilman Sundstrom seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.