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Libby council approves CDBG application, Forest Service streambank agreement, T Box final plat and permissive levy
Summary
Council approved a CDBG grant application to replace the Montana Avenue lift station, authorized a Forest Service streambed stabilization agreement for Flower Creek, granted final plat approval for the T Box Subdivision, and adopted a permissive levy to fund a three-member local government study commission.
At its meeting the Libby City Council approved several measures to advance infrastructure work and local governance review.
Resolution 20-41: The council voted to adopt Resolution 20-41 authorizing submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the Montana Department of Commerce for replacement of the Montana Avenue lift station. The resolution authorizes Mayor Peggy Williams to submit the application and obligates the city to provide matching funds as described in the application packet. There were no public objections recorded; the motion carried by voice vote.
Forest Service agreement — Flower Creek streambank stabilization: City staff described a joint project with the U.S. Forest Service to stabilize eroding bank sections and reduce sediment flow into the lower reservoir. The plan calls for reshaping portions of the creek bed, using felled trees for bank fortification and installing a monitoring station in a later phase. The council approved the service agreement; the city will provide in-kind wages for two operators while grants cover other expenses.
Final plat — T Box Subdivision: The council approved the final plat after staff and the contract planner confirmed the subdivision met expedited-review criteria (three lots with main-road access and water and sewer connections). The record noted six conditions on the plat, which councilors said had been met before final approval.
Resolution 20-40 — permissive levy for local government study commission: The council adopted a resolution to establish and fund a three-member local government study commission with a permissive levy not to exceed $30,000 for fiscal year ending 06/30/2025. The resolution specifies the election timeline and that members will be elected by acclamation within 20 days after the general election.
Additional routine items: Council approved claims to date and granted a business license for A 5 Star Cleaning Service by voice vote.
Next steps: Staff will submit the CDBG application to the Montana Department of Commerce, coordinate the Forest Service work schedule (anticipated next summer), and finalize the documentation for the T Box plat. The mayor signed the CDBG certification for application submission.
No member called for further public comment on these items after votes were taken.
