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Home My WebLink About1963-07-10 286 Bozeman, Montana July 10, 1963 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, July lOth, 1963 at 1:00 o'clock 'I p.m. Present were Mayor staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow, City Manager Cutting, Ass't. City Manager Fryslie, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. The following proceedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Comnds. sioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the minutes ~ as cor- rected be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: thQse voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Award of Bid Street Sweeper Following the City's opening of bids on June 26, lY63, for the purchase of a new street sweeper and the sale of its used Elgin Street King Sweeper, the awarding of the bids was deferred for the purpose to provide time for study of all bids in the interests of the City. The City Manager reported that the Street department and other City officials had completed an analysis of the bids and thm; in the interests of the City, the award for the purchase of the new sweeper should be made to Hail.Perry Machinery Company on the basis of its bid of $14,429.00 and its offer to purchase the old unit for $4,500.UO. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the bids for both units be awarded to Hall.Perry Machinery Company 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. Commissioner Sedivy Excused from Meetin~ at 1:45 p.m. I Re.Advertise for Bids Special Improvement District No. 429 A petition bearing signatures of 100 % of the property owners of the pro. perty incorporated in Special Improvement District No. 429, petitioning that the City immediateiy re.advertise for construction bids for the improvements of that district was placed before the Commission. It was moved by Mayor Staudaher, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the Clerk of the Commission be directed to publish a "Call for Bids" on the proposed improvements for Special Improve- ment District No. 429, for an opening date of July 31, 1963. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor I Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No; none. Bonds for S.I.D., No. 429 Bonds of Special Improvement District No. 429 must be sold to provide for financing the proposed construction in the project. It was moved by Commis- sioner Morrow, seconded by Mayor Staudaher, that the Clerk of the Commission be directed to advertise for bids for the sale of bonds of this district in the approximate amount of $40,000.UO, to be received August 7th, 1963, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being I Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Bids for Misc. W & C, 1963 This was the time and place set for the opening of bids for construction of Misc. W & C for 1~63. Affidavit of publication of Notice was presented and it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Mayor Staudaner, that the bids filed with the Clerk be opened and read and the motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. The one bid received was opened and read: Name Amount of Bid Tschache Brothers $2,757.UO The bid was then referred to the City Engineer for study and his reconnnendation. Purchase of Sewer Rods The City Manager reported that the City is in need of sewer rods and requested that he be granted authority to purchase 235, 39"x5/l6th" rod, at an approximate cost of $600.00. It was moved by Mayor Staudaher, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that authority to purchase the aforementioned be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye I being Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Examination of Depository Bonds The Commission proceeded to examine the Custodian's Receipts for Depository Bonds held by the Director of Finance as security for City funds deposited in Bozeman banks. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Mayor Staudaher, that the securities be approved and a list thereof be set forth in full in the minutes of this meeting and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commis- sioner Morrow; those voting No, none. DEPOSITORY BONDS & SECURITIES Total Amount I FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bozeman: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation $ Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.: U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1971, 4%, due 8/15/71 U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1968, 3-3/4%, due 8/15/68 To ta 1 $ GALLATIN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, Bozeman: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation $ Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.: U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1967, 2t%, due 9/15/72 School Dist. #2; Yellowstone Co., Mont. 2.4%, due 3/1/67-68 U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1967; 3-5/8%; due 11/15/67 10,000.00 2,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 62,000.00 lU,OuO.OO 100,OOO.vO 100,000.00 2lv, 000.00 Total $ (Continued Pa~e No. 288) 287 288 SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Bozeman: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation $ Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.: U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1980, 3t%, due 11/15/80 U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1967, 3-5/8%, due 11/15/67 U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1968, 3-7/8%, due 5/15/68 Trusteed with Net'l Bank of Commerce of Seattle, Wn. U.S. Treas. Bds. of 1966; 3-3/4%; due 5/15/66 10,000.00 40,OOO.uO 196,000.uO 26,OOO.vO 123,000.UO 395,000.00 I Total $ This is to certify that we, the Commission of The City of Bozeman in compliance with the provisions of Section 16-2618 R. C. M., 1947 have this day examined the receipts of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and the National Bank of Commerce, Seattle, Washington, for the Depository Bonds held by the Director of Finance as security for the deposit of City of Bozeman funds held by the several banks of Bozeman and find them to be as above stated, and are hereby accepted and approved. S/ Fred M. Staudaher Mayor Uommlssloner s/ R. Harry Morrow Commissioner Dated July 10th, 1963. Extension of Runway (Gallatin Field) Formal Application for Funds The Commission was referred to its action of July 3, 1963, regarding the submission of an application to the Montana Aeronautics Commission to request an additional interest free loan in the amount of $4,000.00 to accom- plish the extension of the runway at Gallatin Field. The City Attorney stated that he would rely on Section 1-81'7, R.C.M., 1947, as the City's authority to complete the formal application for the foregoing loan and authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission to sign for the City in compliance with the previous authority as granted on July 3rd, 1963. The application was duly execu ted on tha t basis. Award of Contract (w & C, 1963) The City Engineer having completed his study of the bid for construction of W & C (1963) submitted by Tschache Brothers reported that the bid in the amount of $2,757.UO, although, approximately 3.2% above the engineer's esti- mate, appeared to be in the best interest of the City and recommended that Tschache Brothers be awarded the contract. The City Manager concurred in the recommendation of the City Engineer and it was moved by Mayor Staudaher, sec- onded by Commissioner Morrow; that the bid be awarded as recommended and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I I Report of Fire Chief Fire Department Conference (Glasgow) Fire Chief Penttila reported on his attendance at the First Annual ~ Montana Firemen's Conference held in.Glasgow, June 6th thru the 8th. His report consisted of a resume of the program, its attendance and the values derived by the City in having representatives at such meetings. Building Movers Bond (Cotton House Moving Co., Helena, Montana) In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 785, the Building I Movers Bond, No. B-2026l5, issued by The Standard Accident Insurance Company as surety on Cottons' House Moving of Helena, Montana, to the City of Bozeman, in the amount of $2,000.UO was presented. It was reported the Building Inspector had recommended that the bond be approved and it having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Mayor Staudaher, that the bond be accepted and the motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Reports The following reports were presented for the month of June: Police Judge Director of Public Service Director of Finance After commenting on the reports, the City Manager recommended tneir approval. It was moved by Mayor Staudaher, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the reports be approved and ordered filed. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commis- sioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I Create Special Improvement District to Provide Drainage and Paving for Portion of Spring Creek Drive " A petition signed by owners of approximately 80% of the property affected Petition within the proposed district requesting the creation of a special improvement district to provide drainage and the paving of Spring Creek Drive from Spring Creek Road to the south line of Thompson Addition No.3, and a portion of Highland Court was presented. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Mayor Staudaher, that the City Attorney be provided with the necessary data and instructed to prepare a resolution of intention to create the district. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I Adj ournmen t There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time it was moved by Mayor Staudaher, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the meeting adjourn. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. ~ . /~ ~ayor ATTEST: ~;1;~~lt~~ " Clerk 0 the ty ommissl~ 289