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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-10 1 1 I Bozeman, Hontana lO July 1968 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, 10 July 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 Sedivy opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had: Minutes of the regular meeting held 3 July 1968 were read and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the minutes be approved as read and 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~_to Re-Invest Funds $73,000.00 (Approximately): It was reported by the Director of Finance, that Water funds in the approximate amount of $73,000.00 will be available for reinvestment and in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the re- investment of these funds in US treasury bills be approved and the motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Open. Bids 1968 Sidewalk & Curb Construction Program: This was the time and place set for receiving bids for the repairing of miscellaneous sidewalks and curbs. Affidavit of publication of "Notice to Bidders" ,,,as presented and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the bids filed with the clek of the City Commission be opened and read and 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. The following bids were opened and read: W. D. Howells Long Construction Company Bozeman, Montana Billings, Montana $3,558.50 3,840.00 The bids were then referred to the City Engineer for his study and final recommendation. plans & Spevifications for SID No. 487 - Paving on South 7th Ave. & Kagy Blvd.: SID No. 488 - Paving S. Wallace Ave. and East Babcock Street: Plans and Specifications covering the proposed paving on South Seventh Avenue and Kagy Bou1e- vard, Special Improvement District No. 487 and proposed paving on South Wallace Avenue and East Babcock Street, Special Improvement District No. 488 prepared by Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc., Consulting Engineers, were placed before the Commission. In concurrence with the engineers, the City Manager recommended the Plans and Specifications as presented be approved. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, ~at the plans and specifications be approved as presented 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. Authority t~_Call for Bids on above Paving and Stonn Drainage: Opening 31 July. 1968:_ The plans and Specifications for the proposed improvements in Special Improvement District No's. 487 and 488 having been approved, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Clerk of the Commission be directed to publish a "Call for Bids" for the construction or improvements for District No's. 487 and 488 with an opening date of 31 July 1968 and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Comm- issioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Authority to Sell Bonds 7 Au:~ust 1968: a) SID #487 - $80,000.00 b) SID #488 - ~~31;000.OO: 223 24 Upon recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Comm- issioner Langohr, that the Clerk of the City Commission be directed to advertise for bids for the sale of bonds of District No. 487 in the approximate amount of $80,000.00 and for the sale of bonds of District No. 488 in the approximate amount of $31,000.00 to be received 7 August 1968 and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor MOrrow; those voting No, none. Considerntion of Bid: Award of Halks and Curbs Construction: The City Engineer having completed his study of the bids for construction of Walks and Curbs (l968) recommended that W. D. Howell, Bozeman, Montana be awarded the contract for the improvement of the walks and curbs on the basis of his low bid of $3,558.50. The City Manager concurred in the recommendation of the City Engineer, and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Comm- issioner Sedivy, that the bid be awarded to W. D. Howell on the basis of his bid in the amount of $3,558.50, it being the lowest bid and that the bid security of the unsuccessful bidder be returned 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. ProjecU1lE.c::.~_~._l2.~..:.......-.~tate Highway Department - HB No. 42 - Project No. 212 (01) Seal Coat Oiling Long Construction Coml?.any - $21,741.00: The Agreement HB No. 42, Project No. 212(01) between the State Highway Commission and the City of Bozeman for the purpose of construction, reconstruction and/or repairing of certain streets of Bozeman and consisting of Seal Coat Oiling 108,379 square yards of paving for a total cost of $21,741.00, including asphalt, cover material and rolling was presented along with the State Highway Department letter dated 8 July 1968 concurring in the City's award of this contract to the Long Construction Company of Billings, Montana. Following a discussion and in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the City enter into this project Agreement with the Montana State Highway Department, including provisions whereby the Long Construction Company is to be paid by the State Highway Department for work done under this contract upon presentation of proper claims, and that the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission be authorized to sign for the City of Bozeman 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. Ut~liSL-.- Tie on and Annexation Agreement - Allen & O'Hara, Inc., (Holiday Inn): A "Utility-Tie-On and Annexation Agreement" providing for the Allen and O'Hara, Inc., (Holiday Inn) unit presently under construction on Baxter Lane, adjacent to the City of Bozeman was presented. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Attorney, concurred in by the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Agreement be approved as presented and the Ifayor and the Clerk of the City Commission be authorized to sign for the City and 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. Petition: To Permit Placing Sidewalk against Curb: Mendenhall St. - 7th to 9th Avenue: A petition signed by Wm. H. Todd, Kathryn Holm, Quentin H. Tureck and Linda Overstreet re- questing permission to install sidewalks adjacent to their properties, against the curbs on West Mendenhall Street from North Seventh Avenue to North Ninth Avenue was presented. Following a discussion and on the ground inspection, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, 1 1 I 1 1 I seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the petition be denied and that the sidewalk be installed in the regular manner, maintaining the parking strip. 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. Report: Municipal Legislative Meeting Held in Helena - Edmund P. Sedivy: Commissioner Sedivy reported on his attendance and that of City Manager Cutting at the Municipal League meeting of the officers, executive and legislative connnittees meeting held in Helena on Monday, 8 July 1968. It was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that Comm- issioner Sedivy be commended on the excellence of his report and that his report be accepted as presented and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: thorevoting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Reports for June Continued: The following reports were presented for June: Cashier Police Chief The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the reports be approved and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye bcbg Commiss- ioner Langohr and Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow: those voting No, none. Claims for June (Continued:) Claim No's. 880 thru 905 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: General $2,186.78 Street Water 881. 90 SDS Library 34.35 Park Cemetery 452.35 Garbage Parking Meter 121.89 SID NO. 470 $1,9l~1.73 358.43 542.55 666.75 16.59 $7,203.32 The City Manager commented on the claims and found them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman and recommended they be approved and the Director of Finance be directed to issue warrants in payment. After examination of the claims and checking against the claim register, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the claims be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: thos voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. Death of J. Paul Campbell: Letter to Mrs. J. Paul Campbell in Memoriam: Notice was taken of the death of Dr. Paul Campbell on 3 July 1968, and it was moved by Comm- issioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that an appropriate letter of condolence be addressed to the widow and family of Dr. J. Paul Campbell and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Morrow; Tho~ voting No, none. Adjournment: 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 /a7~~.'7 'r-tX}---. Mayor ~ Langohr and Mayor Morrow; those voting No, none. ATTEST: ~/~ Clerk of toe City mission 225