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Home My WebLink About1968-01-31 146 Bozeman, Montana 31 January 1968 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, 31 January 1968, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. present were Mayor Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr, City Manager Cutting, Ass't City Manager Frys1ie, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. Commissioner Langohr opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had: Minutes of the regular meeting held 24 January 1968, were read and it was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the minutes be approved as corrected and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Childrens Activities Program: Mrs. Carolyn Rogers: Mrs. Carolyn Rogers, Mrs. Helen Spain Parkins, Eileen Daniel and Craig Madsen representing the Children's Activities Program which is sponsored by the Sociology Department of the Montana State University appeared before the Commission to explain the Children's Activities Program. Mrs. Rogers explained that the program is on a strictly voluntary basis and that the Federal Government pays 85/0 of the salaries paid to the workers in this program. They are in need of a larger public building, financial help and transportation assistance. Following a thorough discussion, the group were advised that they should consider the matter further and at a later date present a more specific request to the Commission. ~~quest~_~ch on R/W Area - Ground Sign - P~illips '66' , East Main Street: Mr. B. F. Lybrand, Denver, Colorado, representing the Phillips Petroleum Company appeared before the Commission to request approval of their proposed relocation of its revolving sign at the Phillips '66' Station located at 1007 East Main Street which would be 23 feet above grade or an over-all height above grade of 31 feet and, in the course of its revolution when in a north- south position would encroach into the right-of-way area 2' 3". Following a discussion and in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, that the request of the Phillips '66' have favorable consideration contingent upon the approval of the Bureau of public Roads, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the request for the encroachment of the sign be approved as requested subject to the approval of the Bureau of Public Roads. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Authori~~~rchase Power Drive V~lve Operator: Hater Department - Approximat_e"!y. $850.00: The Water Department has need for a Wachs Pow-R-Drive for opening and closing large water main valves. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Superintendent, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the purchase of the Wachs Pow-R-Drive for operating valves and tapping machines at an approximate cost of $850.00 be authorized and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. GSA Re~est_to Con~ect to City Fire Alarm System: A letter received from Mr. A. W. Walker, Jr., Regional Director Public Building Service, General Services Administration requesting that the building fire alarm system in the Federal Building and U.S. Post Office located on East Babcock Street and South Tracy Avenue be connected to the City Fire Alarm System was presented. I I I I I I Following a discussion and in concurrence with the Fire Chief and the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the connection of the subject building to the City Fire Alarm System be authorized with all costs of the connection, including the master box to be borne by the General Service Administration, with no line charge to he made for this connection to the existing City line. In the Event this alarm system is converted to some other system at any time in the future the Commission reserves the right to request an appropriate and proport- ionate share of the cost of such conversion and following line service charges. The motion was carried by the follo\'7ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commiss ioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrat"; those voting No, none. Proclamation of_"Poppy Days": 17-18 May 1968: American Legion AuxiUary: A letter received from Mrs. Bernice Brenden, Poppy Chairman, American Legion Auxiliary, re- questing permission to sell popies on the 17th and 18th day of May was presented. In accordance with the above request, Mayor Morrow proclaimed 17-18 May 19fi8 as "Poppy Day" in the City of Bozeman and urged every citizen to give generous recognition to this program and to obtain and wear a Memorial Red Poppy on those days. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the Mayor's Proclamation be approved and endorsed and that the Poppy sale by the American Legion Auxiliary to be conducted on 17 - 18 May be approved and the motion was carried by teh following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commlssioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Fire Chie~'s Annual Report: Following a presentation in detail by the Fire Chief, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Fire Chief's Annual Report be accepted as presented and that he be commended on the thoroughness of the report and the motion was carried by the following Ayd and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Repo-ts: _ (Con tinued for December): The following reports were presen ted: Director of Public Service Dlrector of Finance The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the reports be approved and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Resolution No. 1360 Intention to Annex MSU Property: 305.5 Acres: Consideration of the Montana State University property proposed to be annexed into the City was presented for further discussion. The Commission was informed that the annexation ~vou1d cover approx- imate1y 305.5 acres. Following a discussion, Commission Resolution No. 1360, entitled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1360 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN DECLARING IT TO BE TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF AND OF THE INHABITANTS OF SEVERAL TRACTS OF LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN AND HEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED TO EXTENT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SAID CITY OF BOZEMAN SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAID CONTIGUOUS TRACTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS THEREOF. prepared by the City Attorney was presented. The City Manager recommended that the Commission adopt the resolution, and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the resolution be passed and adopted and that 21 February, be set as the date for public hearing and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, CommisRioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. 147 148 A-dj ou ~!!,~,n_t:. : ~;- I There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr. that the meeting be adjourned and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy; Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none Itt Mayor ion I I