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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-03-04 40 Bozeman, Montana March 4, 1959 The Co~tssion of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Roo~, City Hall Building, Wednesday, March 4, 1959 at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Berg, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk. The following proceedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded I b) Commissioner Berg, that the minutes be approved as read and the motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Offer of Alex Weaver to Purchase Lots in Western Sub-division The offer of Alex Weaver of $1,000.00 to purchase Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Western Sub-division was further considered. Estimates of the valuation of lots in this general area by real estate agents were read. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that the offer be rejected as not being adequate and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Airport - Purchase of Permanent Easement from State of Montana A con';':mnication from Gallatin Field Board was read, stating they can obtain a permanent easement from the State of Montana for land north of C~llatin Field to be used for run-way construction for a total cost of $1,600.00. After consideration, it was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the City Manager inform the Airport Board that the City will participate equally in the cost of said easement with Gallatin County, payment to be made in the next fiscal year, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor I. Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. / Reports The following reports for the month of February, 1959 were presented: Fire Chief Water Collector Chief of Police Librarian Building Inspector Sewage Plant Operator Cashier Cemetery Board and the report of the Recreation Director on the Skating Season of 1958-59. It was moved by Commissioner SWdnson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that the reports be accepted and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those vot- ing Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Conunissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Temporary Building on Lots at Villard and North Seventh A request from Jack Harding to temporarily set a small building, placed on skids, to be used as an office, at the used car lot on Villard and North Seventh was reported. It was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the request be granted, subject to the City reserving the right to cancel the permit at any time without cause, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. I Spwer & ~ter Services -- 315-325 Perkins Place Inquiry has been made by Ivan Fadness to have water and sewer services for three proposed residences on Tract 13 and 16, Perkins & Stone Tract (315-325 Perkins Place). Since there is no water main or sewer main on Perkins Place, it would require servicing the three proposed residences on the same water line and sewer line. The City Engineer presented a recommendation for water and sewer to serve these tracts. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that, upon the owner making the necessary applications and furnishing any needed easements and . 41 ~ paying in full for all service connections, a deviation from present policy of having only one house connected to the same sewer or the same water line be made, and the applications be appro'red, and the motion was carried by the following A,ye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Planning - Renewal of r.ontract with DeBoer & Co. It was reported that the contract with S. R. DeBoer & Company will expire on April 30th, 1959. I The City Manager was directed to write Mr. DeBoer and inform him that the Cit3' would like a statement as to what he proposes to do to complete the present contract and what additional work would be done if the contract is extended. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 4074 to 4337 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: Airport '"' 500.00 'iP Police Reserve 528.80 Cemetery Suspense 90.00 P.E.R.S. 610.17 Band 16.00 Cemetery 967.87 Garbage 2,709.71 General 16,700.93 Library 1,774.07 Park 3,272.04 Parking Meter 1,337.02 SDS Revenue 2,298.95 Street 7,306.96 Water 10,388.57 Tot a 1 ----- $48,501.09 The Nanager stated he has audited these claims and rinds them t.o be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman and recommends that warrants be drawn for their pa3~ent. After examina- I tion of the claims in detail and checking against the Claim Register by the City Commissioners, it was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by }~yor Erwin, that the claims be approved and warrants issued for their payment and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those 'roting No, none. Report on Repairs at Booster Station Mr. Tom Haggerty, of Haggerty-Messmer Company, was present and gave a verbal report on the repairs and replacement of material at the Booster Station. He reported his company was awaiting a statement from their insurance campa~y before making a definite statement to the city regarding the responsibility for the repairs but in the meantime his company was going ahead w:i.th the repa5.rs at the Booster Station to put it back into good working condition. Oscar Cutting Acting City Manager during Absence of Manager Henderson Having previously discussed the matter with the City Commission and having adequate accrued vacation due him, the City Manager requested that he be permitted to be on vacation from March 7th, 1959 to approximately April 20th, 1959. He recommended that Oscar E. Cutting, who is regularly employed by this City, be designated as Acting City Manager during the above vacation period. It I was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the request of the City Manager be granted and that Oscar E. Cutting be designated as Acting City Manager during the absence of City Manager Henderson and the motion was carried. by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being 1'-fayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. water WOrks Project - Report and Award of Board of Arbitrators The City of Bozeman having received the signed. agreement from Statewide Plumbing & Heating, Inc. authorizing a two-man Board of Arbitrators to act with the same power and authority as a three-man Board of Arbitrators, the sealed Report and Award of the Board of Arbitrators was opened. and read. The award made for each claim was as follows: (see next page for listing) 42 Con t r act 0 r ' s C 1 aim Amount of Amount of Contractor's Claim Award Additional allowance for relocation of hydrants and valves $1,958.90 $ 1,269.40 Re-alignment of water Tine on Beall Street 1,466.39 1,21+9.60 Additional for required oil surfacing 5,617.51 2,200.00 Line change and right-of-way delay in vicinity I of College & Black Avenue 6,592.52 2,1'50.70 Right-of-way delay affecting Shot-Cote installa- tion from Station 0:00 toward Reservoir 51,618.43 12,530.30 Repairs made necessary due to surging in line while testing line 1,800.00 No decision TOTAL $20,100.00 City's claim for temporary oiling 1,969.70 1,969.70 The Manager was instructed to write Statewide Plumbing & Heating Company stating they have received the city's copy of the report and award of the Board of Arbitrators and the matter was taken under advisement awaiting word from Statewide Plumbing & Heating Company. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Conunissioner Berg; those voting No, none. ~~~- I ayor A TT:&')T: ~~ Clerk of the City Conunission I