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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-04-11 128 Bozeman, Montana April 11, 1956 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, April 11, 1966 at 1;00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe, City Manager Henderson, Administrative Assistant Walter Sales, City Attorney Lovelace, and the Clerk, when the fbllowing proceedings were had; Minutes of the last regula r session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that these minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Electrical Contractor's Bond -- C. F. Electric Inc. The Electrical Contractor's bond of the C. P. Electric, Inc., Livingston, Montana was presented. the bond was approved as to fbrm by the City Attorney. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the bond be approved and accepted, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Meeting of State Planning Board A meeting of the State Planning Board will be held in Helena on April 19-20, 1956. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss what Montana cities need to do to encourage industries to move into the state. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that attendance at this meeting be authorized for a member of the Municipal Plan Board, the City Commission and the City Manager, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No votel those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Citizens Committee on Water Works Project A Citizens Committee of approximately fifty members has been formed who will meet with city officials to be informed on details of the proposed water works expansion and improvement project. The purpose is to fully orient this committee so that they in turn can disseminate accurate informa- tion on the proposal to organizations which they represent and to all other citizens. Tuesday, April 17, 1956, at 7;30 P. M., was set as the time for the first meeting of this Committee with the City Commission and other city officials. Reports The following reports for the month of March, 1956 were presented: Cashier Director of Finance Cemetery Board It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the reports be accepted and ordered filed, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting ~e being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Purchase of Water Meters and Copper Pipe To meet current needs in the Water Department it is necessary at this time to purchase some 3/4 inch copper pipe and some 3/4 inch water meters. In order to get substantial quantity discount on copper pipe it is necessary to purchase 2000 or more feet within any 30 day period. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase 2000 feet of copper pipe within thirty days and thirty water_meters and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Approval of Highway Plans for Re-routing 191 Plans and specifications prepared by the State Highway Department for the extension of Highway 191 west on Main Street were presented. The City Engineer has examined the plans and recommends the I I I 1.2~) I approval of them. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the plans and specifications be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Proposed Platting by A. G. Busch A proposed platting of ground west of the city limits, owned by A. G. Busch, was presented. No action was taken on the proposed plat at this time. Easement for Gas Line to Cross City Owned Ground A letter was read from Mrs. Venus Seel in which she requests that the City of Bozeman give her an easement across the south one-half of Lots 15, 16 end 17, BlockF, Rouse' s Addition, which tract is owned by the City, so that a pipe can be installed underground across this City owned property to carry natural gas service to the north one-half of these lots which she owns. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that, conditioned on the easement being cancelable at any time when the gas line to be installed would interfere with constructing a building on this City owned ground or with any other normal use of the ground, the requested easement be granted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe} those voting No, none. Delegated to Library Convention and Electrical Inspectors Meeting Notices have been received of a meeting of Electrical Inspectors to be held in Billings on April 27th and 28th and of the annual meeting of the Montana Library Association which will be held in Kalispell on May 4th to 6th. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that Walter Sales be authorized to attend the Electrical Inspector's meeting and Margaret Hileman be authorized to attend the Library A$sociation meeting and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Bond of Director of Finance The bond of L. G. Shadoan, as Director of Finance, for the one year term beginning April 28, 1956, in the amount of $60,000.00 was presented. The bond was approved as to form by the City Attorney. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the bond be approved and accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No votel those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Request of Safeway Stores to Flush Parking Lot Request has been received from Joe Wantulok, Manager of Safeway Stores, Inc., for permission to connect hose to a City fire hydrant at the corner of :3rd and Mendenhall and to use water from th is hydrant to flush off the large parking lot maintained by his company at this location. The City Manager was authorized to permit the use of this hydrant as requested, subject to the following conditions: 1. The hydrant will be used for the requested purpose only when a qualified employee of the City of Bozeman is present to open and close it. 2. Safeway Stores, Inc., will furnish the hose to be used and will provide any and all personnel required to handle the hose. 3. Safeway Stores, Inc., will pay the actual cost for the City employee required to operate the hydrant and will pay for the estimated amount of water used at current commercial rate. Protest to Paroling of D. L. Henry Information has been received from the office of the County Attorney of Gallatin County that Donald L. Henry is to be granted a hearing before the Board of Pardons on April 16. 1956 relative to his eligibility for parole. The Manager was instructed to prepare, for signature by the Mayor and City Commissioners, a letter of protest against this man being granted a parole at this time. I I 1~30 Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Corrooission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. c;;;r-7!( ~~ Mayor I Attest: L~~ ..,~ Clerk of The City Commission I I