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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-09-21 426 Bozeman, Hontana 21 September 1966 The Comn1ission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room. City Hall Building, Wednesday, 21 September 1966, at l:OO o'clock P.M. Present were Mayor Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Langohr, City Manager Cutting, City Attorney Berg and the Acting Clerk. Commissioner Morrow opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had: 1 Minutes of the regular session held Wednesday, ltj, September 1966, were read and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, 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 Morrow and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. Authorization to purchase Fluoride Feeder (South Reservoir): The City Manager stated that the Fluoride Feeder at the South Water Reservoir has deteriorated beyond economic repair and requested authorization to purchase a replacement at an approximate cost of $950.00. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the purchase be authorized as requested and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. Authorization to purchase "\vacker-Rar:mler" (Tamper)':' The City Manager stated that the Water Department has need for a ne\" "Wacker-Rammer" tamping machine for use in compacting trench fill and requested authorization to make the purchase at an approximate cost of $900.00. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the purchase be authorized as requested and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Sedivy; those voting I no, none. Boys S tate and Girls S tate Delegate Dinner: Commissioner Morrow reported that he had attended a dinner held 19 September 1966, and sponsored by the Bozeman American Legion Post No. 14 and its Auxiliary, honoring the delegates to the 1966 American Legion Boys State, held at Dillon, Montana, and the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State held at Bozeman, Montana. Commissioner Morrow paid special tribute to the excellence of the comments made by the delegates and commented on the high caliber of the young people present. Protes t a'lc! AppeCll - Ci ty Taxi Iuc.,: Mrs. Betty Sykes representing City Taxi Inc., was present and read to the Commission a letter signed by Charles Sternhagen registering a protest to the establishment of a bus service in the City of Bozeman and appealing to the City Commission for their consideration of the affect such a bus service may have upon the business operation and revenue of the City Taxi. Mrs. Sykes was assured that the position of the City Taxi would be given full consideration. Repo:'ts for August (Continued): The following reports were submitted: Library Cemetery 1 The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, 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 Langohr, Commissioner Morrow and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. 1 I 1 Mayor Sedivy recessed the meeting at 1: 50 0 I clock P.M.: Mayor Sedivy reconvened the meeting at 2:32 o'clock P.M.~ Chamber of Commerce Bus Commi ttee - City Application for M. R.C. Permit: Louis Spain Jr., Jack Hallam, H. H. Kirchoff, and Guy Sperry of the Chamber of Commerce Bus Committee appeared before the Commission with Mr. F. B. 'Bud' Fisher representing the Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission, to discuss a request of the committee that the City of Bozeman apply for an M.R.C. Permit to operate a bus service within the City of Bozeman and in turn enter into a lease for the operation by a private operator under the provisions of Sections ll-l020 and ll-102l as explained by the City Attorney. Advantages of the City holding such a permit were brought forward by the Chamber Committee and a concensus was expressed that the operation of a bus service should not jeopardize business volume of the Taxi Company and that all concerned were determined to ensure this community continues to have taxi service available. Following the dis- cuss ion, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that submission of an application by the City of Bozeman to the Railroad and Public Service Commission for a permit to operate a bus service within the City of Bozeman be authorized and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Morrow, Commissioner Langohr and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the meeting he adjourned and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Commissioner Langohr, Comm- issioner Morrow and Mayor Sedivy; those voting No, none. ATTEST: /"' "~~f 427