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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-08-03 Bozeman, Montana 29 August 3, 1955 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon. August 3, 1955 at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelaoe and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had: I Minutes of' the last regular session and of' the special session held July 28, 1955 were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that these minutes be approved as read, and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Bids for Material - S. I. D. No. 383 This being the time and place set for the opening of bids for water pipe and fixtures for Special . Improvement District No. 383. the affidavit of publication of the Notioe to Bidders was presented. It It was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the bids be opened and read, and "the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. The bid of the Paoifio States Cast Iron Pipe Company, being the only bid filed, was opened and read, and found to be as follows: For furnishing pipe & fittings . . . . . $6,971.09 The Engineer stated the bid was within a reasonable amount of the estimate, and it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the bid be aocepted on the condition the price is made f.o.b. Provo, Utah, and the City can get the material transported to Bozeman at $1.00 I per cwt., and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No. none. Communication -- Expressing thanks for Use of Lindley Park A communication was read fram the Christian Reformed Church expressing their thanks for the use of the facilities at Lindley Park on July 28th, 1955. Reports The following reports for the month of' July, 1955 were presented: Plumb ing & Gas Inspect?r Librarian Police Chief Sewage Plant Operator Police Judge Water Collector It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seoonded by Commissioner Swanson, the t the reports be accepted and ordered filed, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin. Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Bids for High Pressure Steam Cleaner . Need for a high pressure steam cleaner for steam oleaning city-owned equipment and for thawing frozen storm sewer inlets was pointed out. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seoonded by Commissioner Erwin, that the Clerk of the Commission be authorized to advertise for bids for a trailer-mounted high pressure steam oleaner to be opened August 24th, 1955, and the motion was carried I by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No. none. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 2792 to 3024 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: General $13,649.15 Street 8,476.12 Water 6,995.71 SDS Revenue 8,983.24 Library 1,339.89 Park 4,228.18 Cemetery 3,109.69 (list continued next page) :30 Band 810.76 Garbage 2,283.06 Parking Meter 1,118.62 Police Reserve 86.16 Cemetery Suspense 550.00 Fire Relief 6,796.76 Tot a 1 .68,427.22 The Manager stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful olaims against The City of Bozeman and recommends that warrants be drawn for their payment. After examina- I tion of the cla1ms in detail by the City Commission and checking against the Claim Register, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the claims be approved and warrants issued for their payment, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those Toting Aye beiDg Mayor Lowe, COIIlDlissiOller Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Communication - Bridger Development Company A communioation from the Bridger Development Company was read, stating that they would like to construct sidewalk in the Merwyn Addi tion in the conventional manner instead of at the curb line as previously requested. Fire Call Outside City Limits -- Tom O'Rourke A fi re call was made by the Bo zeman Fire Department to the Tom 0' Rourke place north of the ci ty on July 29th, 1955 end two men, with one truck, spent approximately three hours answering the call. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that Tom O'Rourke be billed $60.00 for this call and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote& those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Withdrawal from Request to Have Water Main Installed The Manager reported that, in a telephone conversation with Clyde Cox, he has asked to withdraw I from his agreement to have approximately 327 ft. of water main installed by the City at his expense on East Main Street. Recommendations of Municipal Plan Board - Opening 11th Ave., Main to Baboock At the meeting of the Municipal Plan Board held on August 1, 1966, that Board recommended that the City Commission take immediate action to have Eleventh Avenue opened between Main Street and Babcook Street. The Commission instructed that a plan be drawn up to shaw recommended location and width of right of way for this street and that, in acoordance with this plan, the City Manager take such immediate steps as are possible to seoure the needed right of way. Publio Hearing on 1965-66 Budget This being the time and plaoe set for public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1956, the affidavit of publication of the notioe of public hearing was presented. There being no one present or no protests having been filed, the budget ordinanoe was ordered published as provided by law. Resolution No. 791 -- Tax Levy The resolution setting the tax levy for the year of 1966 was presented, enti tled& I A RESOLUTION OF mE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN DETERMINING '!HE AMOUNT OF CITY TAXES FOR ALL PURPOSES, GENERAL JfiD SPECIAL, 10 BE LEVIED AND ASSESSED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN '!HE CITY OF BOZEMAN, STATE OF MONTANA, R>R '!HE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30th, 1956. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the resolution be passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, ncme. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seocmded by Commissioner Erwin, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was :11 carried by the following Aye and No votel those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe. Commissioner Erwin. Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none I -u/~/E~ Attestl ~~e.~ Clerk of the City Commission I I