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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-11 471 Bozeman, Montana 11 March 1970 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Municipal Building, 11 March 1970, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Langohr, Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy, City Manager Fryslie, Ass't. City Manager Keyes, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. Commissioner Sedivy opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had: I Minutes of the regular session held 4 March 1970 were read and it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, 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 Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. Changes to Zoning Map: A letter received from the Board of Adjustments recommending that the following revision be made to the proposed zoning changes and that they concur with all other recommendations of the City- County Planning Board was presented. The strip of land approximately one block in width, currently zoned "A" Residential, generally lying between North Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue extended, and between the southern boundary of the Royal Vista Subdivision and Durston Road remain a Class "A" Residential Zone. Approximately thirty property owners and interested citizens surrounding the subject area were also present to discuss the proposed zoning changes. Objections were stated and a lengthy discussion was held. The City Attorney recommended that the matter be continued until all evidence has been brought before the Commission. The Commission concurred with the recommendation of the Cdty Attorney, also concurred in by the City Manager and it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded I by Commissioner Morrow, that they transfer action of the revision of the proposed zoning change pending transcription of the tape of the Board of Adjustments meeting and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Hayor Langohr; those voting No, none. Name 'Bohart Lane' (East of Interstate Highway)" A letter received from Mr. W. P. "Bill~' Bohart asking that the Commission designate the front- age road that runs south of "L" Street and East of the Interstate Highway, as "Bohart Lane" was presented. Following a thorough discussion, the Commission concurred with the City Manager and it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that they recommend the name 0 f the frontage road be designated as "Bohart Lane" in memory of Mr. W. O. Bohart who came to this country in the late 1800's, had owned the land through which this road passes for about fifty years and, had been active in many civic affairs. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. Authority to Attend A.P.W.A. Meeting, Boise, Idaho, 20-21 March 1970: City Engineer Roman C. Fargo: I The Third Annual Conference of the American Public Works Association is scheduled to be held in Boise, Idaho, 20-21 March 1970 and in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the City Engineer be authorized to attend the conference and, it being in the public interest his expenses be paid from the approp- riate funds and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. 472 Claims for February (Continued): Construction Estimates: The monthly pay estimates prepared by Thomas, Dean and Hoskins, Inc., on the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sewers and concurred in by the contractors were presented. The City Manager concurred in the recommendation of the engineers and presented the following claims for payment. Detweiler Bros. - Twin Falls, Ida. Construction Est. ~ $56,699.45 Felton Construction- Missoula, Mont. " " " " ~ 56,517.38 Thomas, Dean & Hoskins - Gt. Falls, Mont. " " " " ~ 3,046.53 I After examination of the Claims, it was moved by Commissioner MorroW, seconded by Commiss- ioner Sedivy, that the claims be approved and the Director of Finance be directed to issue warrants in payment thereof and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Lang~hrj those voting No, none. Authority to "Call for Bids" - Truck mounted Refuse Collection Unit: Approximately $19,000.00 To be opened 1 April 1970~ The Sanitation Department has need for a truck-mounted refuse collection unit at an approximate cost of $19,000.00 with no trade in, bids to be opened 1 April 1970. The City Manager stated that the current budget provides for this purchase and requested the bids be called for. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the specifications for purchase of the new truck-mounted refuse collection unit be approved and the Clerk of the Commission be directed to issue a "Call for Bids" to be opened 1 April 1970 and the motion was carried by the following Aye and no vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr: those voting No, none. Authority to Call for Bids - 20,000 lb. GVW Dump Truck: Aproximately $S,OOO.OO - Open 1 April 1970: The Street Department has need for a new 20,000 pound GVW Dump Truck at an approximate cost of I $5,000.00 with a trade in, bids to be opened 1 April 1970. It was moved by Commissioner MorroW, seconded by Commissioner SediVY, that the purchase of the new 20,000 pound GVW Dump Truck be approved and the Clerk of the Commission be directed to issue a "Call for Bids" to be opened 1 April 1970 and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MorroW, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohrj those voting No, none. ~:eplicatio~ for Law Enforcement Grant - $6,694.76: Application for grant under the State of Montana Highway Safety Program Form No. HS-l in the amount of $6,694.76 for the purpose of updating the police departments system of analyzing and filing of accident reports was presented. Following a thorough discussion, the City Manager recommended the Commission favorably consider the submission of the application and it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the submission of the application be approved and the Commission be authorized and directed to sign the application for the City of Bozeman and the motion was carried by the follow- ing and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. I Proclamation, Nati()n~l Wildlife \-leek, 15-21 March 1970: Mayor Langohr announced his proclamation of 15-21 March 1970, as "National Wildlife Week" and urged all citizens individually or in groups to join in preservation of our land, our streams and our wildlife. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Mayor's proclamation be endorsed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner MorroW, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohrj those voting No, none. 473 ~pproval of License Bonds: Plumbing & Mechanical - New Budd Plumbing & Heating, Lyle \H11 iarns , Vince Grantj Electr~cal - New Mannix Electric: In compliance with Chapters lS and 16 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, the plumbing and mechanical bond of New Budd Plumbing and Heating, Bozeman, Lyle Williams, Bozeman, Vince Grant, Bozeman, and the Electrical Bond of New Mannix Electric, Bozeman was presented. The City Manager I stated the Building Inspector had recommended approval of the above mentioned bonds and the City Attorney had approved the bonds as to form. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the continuation of the aforementioned bonds be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commiss- ioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. Bond - Ass't. Water Collector & Cashier, Mrs. Donna M. Daems - $10,000.00: A surety bond in the amount of $10,000.00 written by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company for Mrs. Donna M. Daems, Ass't. Water Collector and Cashier for a period of one year from 2 March 1970 and approved as to form by the City Attorney was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the bond be approved as presented and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. Reports for February: The following reports were presented for February: Water Collector Cashier Chief of Police . The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval. It was moved by I Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the reports be approved and orderef filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. Application for Approval - F-HB 436 (State Aid to Cities) Project - $43,500.QO: A discussion was held in regard to the proposed seal coating of approximately 128,522 square yards of various City Streets at an estimated cost of $34,650.00; and residential alley improve- ments of approximately three blocks at an estimated cost of $8,650.00j for a total estimated cost of $43,500.00 to be paid from funds allocated to the City under provisions Extraordinary Session House Bill No. 436, 1969 and complying with Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Montana SLate Highway Commission for administration of the Act. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that an application be submitted to the Montana State Highway Commission as the number one (1) priority for reconstruction and improving of streets and alleys and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commiss- ioner Sedivy and Mayor Langohr; those voting No, none. A0io 'rumen t: There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by I Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the meeting be adjourned and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye ioner Morrow and Mayor Langohrj those voting No, none. ATTEST: [:vn~ /~~ Elerk of the Cit mission