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Home My WebLink About1957-04-03 Bozeman, Montana April 3, 1957 ')t-)l ,,,,,' - The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, April 3, 1957 at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Lowe, City Manager Henderson, Administrative Assistant Sales, City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk. The following proceedings were had: 1 Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, 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 Swanson, Connnissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Good Friday Observance Discussed Loren Marshall, Chairman of the Retail Merchants Committee of Chamber of Commerce and Rev. Paul McCleve representing the Ministerial Association appeared before the Commission to discuss the City's observance of Good Friday. The two groups represented are endeavoring to get all stores and offices to close for a three hour period on that day. They were informed that the City has made such observance in the past and will continue to do so and the Mayor pledged further sup~ort either by proclamation or news story urging others to so observe Good Friday. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 7778 to 8010 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: I Band Cemetery Garbage General Library Park Parking Meter P. E.R. S. P. L. & P. Police Reserve S. D. S. Revenue S. I. D. Street Water Total $ 16.00 970.54 2,393.08 14,278.78 L 585.87 1,427.68 14,509.57 524.50 15,010.00 86.15 28,189.03 2.891.27 4,092.86 7,509.61 $93,484.94 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 warrants be drawn for their payment. After examination of the claims in detail by the Commission and checking them with the claim register, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the claims be apfroved and warrants issued for their payment, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, nor,e. Water Works Expe.nsion Project - Payments for Damages Discussed Don Nash, owner of property through which the proposed supply line passes in the water expansion project, appeared before the Commission to discuss payment of damages to properties where easements ere required. Present easement forms state that damages shall be paid by the City after the work is completed and actual damages to each particular property can be determined. Mr. Nash suggested that 1 the City should set up a set scale for damages and pay in advance when easements are obtained. He wes informed the Commission would take his suggestion under consideration. Request to Cut Curb for Driveway - 809 W. College - Evenson Chris Evenson, owner of the Campus Clipper Barber Shop at 809 W. College, appeared before the Commission to seek approval for a driveway off College Street in order to utilize parking space for two cars on his property. Under his proposal, cars leavintj this perking space would have to back across the sidewalk and back out into the traffic lane on College Street. Since his property is along the alley it was suggested that the problem be studied to determine whether entrance and exit could ~~~)2 not more safely be made from the alley. This is to be worked out in the best manner possible by Mr. Evenson, the City Manager and City Engineer. Examination of Depository Bonds The Commission proceeded to check the Custodian's Receipts of Depository Bonds to cover the City's deposits in the various city banks, and found the bonds sufficient to cover deposits. After checking the Custodian's Receipts, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the receipts be accepted and approved and the list be set out in full in the minutes and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor SWanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. DEPOSITORY BONDS & SECURITIES Total Amount FIRST NAT IONAL BANK. Bozeman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mp1s.; u. S. Treas. Bds. of 1961; 2~; due 11/15/61 u. S. Treas. Bds. of 1958; 2~; due l2/lE/58 U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1960-65; 2-3/4%; due 12/15/65 U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1961; 2!%; due 11/15/61 $10,000.00 83,000.00 35.000.00 5,000.00 65.000.00 $198,000.00 Total GALLATIN TRUST & SAV INGS BANK, Bozeman: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.: Lewis & Clark Co. School Dist. ~1; l~; due 6/1/61 U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1959-62; 2 %; due 6/15/62 U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1967-72; 2 0; due 9/15/72 $10.000.00 7,000.00 25,000.00 2,000.00 $ 44,000.00 Total SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, Bozeman: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.; U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1966-71; 2~; due 3/15/71 U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1958; 2~; due 12/15/58 10.000.00 40,000.00 50.000.00 $100,000.00 Total This is to certify that we, the Commission of The City of Bozeman, in compliance with the pro- visions of Section 16-2618 R. C. M. 1947, have this day examined the receipts of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis for the Depository Bonds held by the Director of Fil'},s,nce as security for the deposit of city funds held by the several banks of Bozeman_ and find (them tol be as above stated, and are hereby accepted and approved. /~__>i" / '/>__-1, \ _/ . . -; c;/:://J/: 1-6;/ - !_~-r'-/-L':' t C ,At.., ("'-_ -- s/ Arnold M. Swanson Mayor s/ W. G. Lowe Co;n~oner / --r':~----- . 'Y/~r:~~~t~' E~~';--~------'----"---- Commissioner Dated April 3rd, 1957. Request for Pet Parade The Management of KBMN Radio Station has requested the use of Main Street Saturday morning, April 20, 1957 for a children's pet parade. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the request be approved and the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Reports The following reports for the month of March, 1957 were presented: Sewage Plant Operator Plumbing & Gas Inspector Electrical Inspector Sanitary Inspector Building Inspector Fire Chief Water Collector Cemetery Board Police Chief It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the reports be accepted and ordered filed. and the mot!. on was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Firemen to Attend Oklahoma A & M Fire School Fire Chief John McCrosson appeared before the Commission to request that Jack Huber and Wm. Penttila of the Fire Department be authorized to attend the Fire School at Oklahoma A & M in Stillwater, Oklahoma on April 22nd through 25th. 1957. These men will be gone for 8 days but Mr. 1 I 1 ')(7,),> ~...' ~) McCrosson states that no extra men need be hired as the schedule can be worked out between remaining firemen. The estimated expense is $289.00. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that Jack Huber and WID. Penttila be authorized to attend this school and the expenses in the approximate estimated amount of $289.00 be paid from the General Fund, and the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. 1 Ordinance No. 795 -- Naming East Main Street Ordinance No. 796, designating and naming East Main Street, was presented, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, PROVIDING FOR THE NAMING OF A PORTION OF u. S. HIGHWAY NUMBER TEN (10) LYING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN. It was m~ved by Commissioner Lowe~ seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the ordinance be passed and adopted and the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Adjournment There 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 following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Swanson, Commissioner Erwin and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No~ none. ~)1 " " /.~~(,." /~ ( \ ~ ,,~ ._---j--.,_ I.,. ;.-" /1. {/,(-7 "--_ Mayor Attest: -I i!f~~ Clerk of the City Commission 1