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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-03-07 Bozeman, Montana March 7, 1956 113 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, March 71 1956 at 1100 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowel Administrative Assistant Walter Sales, City Attorney Lovelace, and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had: I Minutes of the last regular session were readl 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. Reports The following reports for the month of February, 1956 were presented: Sewage Plant Operator Cemetery Board Librarian Fire Chief Chief of Police Sanitary Inspector It was moved by Commissioner Lowel seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the reports be accepted and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swansonl Commissioner Erwinl Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Application for Aid in Constructing Storm Sewer on West Main City Engineer Waldorf was present and reported that in order to get aid from the U. S. Government for the construction of the storm sewer on Main Street from Ninth to Tenth Avenue, as discussed at the meeting of November 21 1956, application should be made to the State Highway Department. After consideration, it was moved by Commissioner Lowel seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that Administrative Assistant Sales be authorized to send such an application and request for this aid to the State Highway I Department, 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. Written Proposal -- I. M. Johnson to Cover Bozeman Creek A written proposal from I. M. Johnson, Contractor, was read, stating that for the triangular portion of Lot 24, Block C, Original Townsite, which the city owns, he would propose to cover Bozeman Creek from the north edge of the bridge on Babcock Street to the south edge of the proposed alley bridge in said block, with a concrete slab and supported with 8 concrete retaining well. Purchase of Roller for Street Department Authorized It wes rerorted that the Standard Construction Company has a roller for sale which they used in laying pavement. The desirability of having such a piece of equipment for use by the Street Department was considered, and it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase this roller for $600.00, 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. I The bonds of the Coast to Coast Stores as an Electrical Contractor and Al Dykstrahouse as a Gas Bonds fitter were presented. The bonds were approved as to form by the City Attorney. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin~ seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the bonds 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. ChBrge for Fire Call -- W. B. Vail It was reported the Fire Department made a fire ca.ll to the property of W. B. Vail on Route No.2. The charge for men and equipment at this fire is $58.50. A statement for this amount will be sent to Mr. Vail. ill) Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 4634 to 4846 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: General - - - - - Street - - Water SDS Revenue Library - - - - Pa rk - - - Cemetery - - - - - Band - - - Garbage Parking Meter Pol ice Reserve - S. 1. D. 1/=339 ~13,012.20 4,066.89 8,073.82 3,745.77 1,269.83 2,107.00 800.21 16.00 2,378.86 957.83 86.15 2.29 Tot a 1 - - 4P36,516.85 The Manager stated he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman, and recommends that warran ts be issued for their payment. After examination of the claims in detail and checking against the Claim Register, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the claims be approved and warrants issued for their payment, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: thoBe voting Aye being Mayor Swenson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Insurance on Police Cars It was rel-,orted that a claim has been filed by the Truck Insurance Exchange for collision insurance on the police cars. The claim covers 80-20 coverage and in former years the Police Department has paid the difference in premium between 80-20 and $50.00 deductible. The members of the Police Department have stated they do not now want to pay this difference in Fremium, and the claim has been returned to said company's agent to have the correction made in the difference in the premium. Adjournment 1'here being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the followinE Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. ~~(~ I ~ayor Attestl /~~ I#L>V Clerk of The City Commission I I I