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Bozeman, Montana
2 July 1968
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in Special Session pursuant to call by the City
Manager in the City Hall Building, Tuesday, 2 July 1968, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Mayor
Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr, City Manager Cutting, Ass't City Manager Fryslie,
and the Clerk when the following proceedings were had:
It was reported by the City Manager that this Special Meeting was called to review preliminary
planning for the planning for the budet for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1969.
A general discussion was had of basic policies for the overall operation of the City Govern-
ment. Activities for the past year were reviewed and planning for the new fiscal year and imme-
diate future was considered. The Commission was informed in detail of the obligations and needs
of the departments and again advised of the continued inadequacy of operational funds that are pro-
vided under existing limitations of Montana Law.
Sergeant Hal McDowell, President of the Police Association, and on behalf of the Association,
appeared before the Commission to request a $50.00 per month base pay increase to meet cost of living
increases and six paid holidays.
Daniel L. Figgins president of the Fire Relief Association also appeared before the Commission
on behalf of that association to further discuss the budgetary letter submitted to the Fire Chief whereby
they also requested a $50.00 per month base pay increase to meet cost of living increases and further
compensation for their forty-eight hour week and a reconsideration of leave priveleges.
The Fire Chief and Chief of Police also address the Commission in regard to the operational and e
equipment needs of their department.
Mr. Virgil L. Buettner, Business Representative of the Bozeman Teamsters, Chauffers, Ware-
housemen and Helpers = Local 53 attended the meeting and advised the Commission that they have
requested an increase of 25t per hour for the maintenance crew.
Mayor MOrrow thanked those appearing before the Commission and advised that their request
would be taken under consideration when the necessary date is available in regard to fund avail-
able. The City Manager further advised those appearing before the Commission that he was extreme-
ly proud of all City Departments and was prepared to give them every possible consideration,
however, he pointed out that such consideration would be governed by the funds limited by State
law that can be made available for such consideration.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to came before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the Special 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.
ATTEST:
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Clerk of t e City mission
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