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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-08-08 120 Bozeman, Montana Augus t 8, 1962) The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, August 8, 1962 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow, City Manager Cutting, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. I The following proceedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session 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 Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Request -- Torchlite Parade (Democratic Party) Dr. Paul H. Visscher and Mrs. Cleo Butler appeared to request that the City grant the local central committee of the Democratic party permission to stage a torchlite parade on Main Street preceding a party rally scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept., 26th. The City Manager recommended that permission be granted as requested prOVided the committee use all safety precautions possi- ble for its policing of the parade to insure the proper use and disposal of the torche s . It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the request be granted as recommended and the motion was carried by the I following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Public Hearing -- Special Improvement District No. 425 This was the time and place Bet by Commission Resolution No. 1044 to hear protests to the creation of Special Improvement District No. 425. Af fida vi t of publication of Notice and the Clerk's Mailing Certificate stating that all property owners had been notified as required by law were presented. Dave Vaughan, an owner of property within the proposed district, appeared to discuss the possi- bility of apportioning the difference in cost between a 12t1 trunk line and the proposed 15" trunk line to future improvement districts connecting to the pro. posed line. After a general discussion of the matter, Mr. Vaughan stated it was not his intention to reg1ster a protest against the creation of the proposed dis tric t. No written protests were on file and no one appeared to protest the creation or the extent of the district. The City Attorney, as instructed, had prepared a resolution creating Special Improvement District No. 425. Resolution No. 1047 was presented, entitled: I (Continued on Rage No., 121) J 121 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZE- ~~N CREATING A SPECIAL IMPROVID~ENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 425 OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING AN OUTFALL SANITARY SEWER TO SERVE HILLCREST RETIREMENT HOMES AND ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AREA. I It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by commissioner Sedivy, tha t the resolu tion be passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher,Commis- sioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Purchase of Stone Chips for Seal-Coat Oiling of Streets The Street department has need for a supply of stone chips for use in its program for seal-coat oiling of paving on various streets within the City. The City Manager requested authorization to purchase 150 cubic yards of the material at $4.00 per yard or the total approximate cost of $600.00 and it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by commissioner Morrow, that the purchase be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Water Meters -- Purchase The City Manager reported that the Water Department has need for an I additional supply of water meters and requested authority to place an order for thirty-five (3/4") meters at a total approximate cost of $978.25, or $27.95 each. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedi vy, that the purchase be authorized and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, 'Commis- sioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Bids for Fluorine This was the time and place set for opening bids on the purchase of 50,000 lbs. (minimum carload) of sodium silicofluoride. The affidavit of publication of the uCall for Bids't was presented. It was moved by Commis- sioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the bids filed with the Clerk of the Commission be opened and read and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commis- sioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; thOBe voting No, none. The fOllowing bids were opened and read: Name of Bidder Bid Price FOB, Bozeman I McKesson & Robbins $9.05 CWT Van Waters & Rovers (2 to 4 ton, only) 10.50 CWT (FOB, Spokane) In view of the apparent nation-wide shortage of this material, as evidenced by reports from other chemical firms, the City Manager recommended that the bid of McKesson & Robbins be accepted, it being the only qualified bid. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, 122 that purchase of the material be authorized and the bid of McKesson & Robbins be accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Engineering for S.I.D., No. 425 Based upon an agreement for a "Contract for Engineering Services" I entered into between the City and Harold Hoskins & Associates, engineers, on August 9th, 1961, it was recommended by the City Manager that this firm be authorized and directed to proceed with the engineering services required for the preparation of plans and specifications and for the construction of the sewer lines in Special Improvement District No. 425. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that, under the afore- mentioned agreement, Harold Hoskins and Associates be directed to furnish the engineering services as recommended for Special Improvement District No. 425 and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Resolution No. 1046 -- Tax Le vy / Resolution Number L046 setting the tax levy at 44.9 mills for the year 1962 was presented, en ti tIed: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1046 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN DETER- I MINING THE AMOUNT OF CITY TAXES FOR ALL PURPOSES, GENERAL AND SPECIAL, TO BE LEVIED AND ASSESSED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, STATE OF MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING ..ruNE 3uth, 1963. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the resolution be passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the folloWing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commis- sioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Extension of City Limits to the West The Commdsslon was referred to its action of May 16th, 1962, regarding the extension of the City limits to the West. The City Manager presented a proposed resolution which had been prepared by the City Attorney, as instructed. Action was deferred for a period of one week to provide opponents of the annex- ation to present further information on the matter. Reports The following reports for the month of July were presented: Fluoridation Fire Chief Police Chief Cashier I The City Manager commented on the reports and recommended their approval. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, 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 Mayor Staudaher, Commis- sioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. 123 Petition -- Change Form of City Government The City Manager reported that a petition had been filed with the Clerk of the Commission to petition that the question of retaining or rejecting the present Commission-Manager Form of Government be placed to a vote of the qualified voters of the City. The City Attorney stated action on the matter would be deter- I mined following the Clerk's determination as to the sufficiency of the petition. Bonds for City Officials Reneral of annual bonds of the following persons in the amounts and for a one year term beginning on the dates shown opposite their respective names were presented: H. Dean Moore - Cashier and Water Collector - - $15,000 - 8/1/62 Helen M. Wansink - Office Clerk and Assrt. - - 10,000 - 8/1/62 Water Collector The bonds were approved as to form by the City Attorney and it was moved by commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the bonds be approved and accepted and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the follOW. ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. "Kiddy Rides" - (JC) Rodeo It was reported that the local (Jcts) have requested authorization to sponsor a "Kiddy Ride"! show at Main Street and 10th Avenue during its rodeo schedule on Augus t 11 th. It was moved by Commissioner SediVY, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, I that the request be granted subject to proper licensing of the show. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Claims for July Claim No's. 3780 to 4090, inclusive, were presented onfue various funds - - as follows: Fund Amoun t Fund Arnoun t - - Band $ 1,437.30 Cemetery 5,175.55 Garbage 5,277.96 General 20,215.30 Library 2 ,052 .42 Park 7,147.06 Parking Meter 1,640.14 Planning Board l'I.UO S.D.S. 2,994.42 Street 13,401.42 Water 12,654.79 Cemetery Suspense 5UO .UO) Fire Relief 7,141.94 P.E.R.S. 974.94 Police Reserve 2,521.28 Cemetery Perm. Care 105.00 Total $83,256_52 The City Manager stated he had audited the claims and found them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman and recommended that they be approved and the Director of Finance directed to issue warrants in payment. After examin- I atlon of the claims in detail and checking against the claim register, 1 twas moved by Commissioner SediVY, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, tha t all claims as presented by approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vo te : those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commis- sioner Morrow; those voting No, none. , 124 I Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Comndssioner Sedivy, that the meeting adjourn. ~e motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaner, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. ~tt~~L-- . Me yor \ ATTEST: e:?a:~ CJ.aOf the City ommission _ _ ~ _ _ _ M ~ ~ ~ _ I I