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Home My WebLink About1953-08-05 Minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded I 26fi Bozeman, Montana August 5, 1953 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall building, Wednesday after.noon, Aqgust 6, 1953 at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk when the following proceedings were had: by Comndssioner 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 Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Bids for S. I. D. IS 371 and 372 The Manager stated this was the time and place set for the opening of bids for the construotion of Special Improvement District Nos. 371 and 372, paving on South Third and South Fifth Avenue from Garfield to Lincoln Street. He presented the affidavit of publication of the Notice to Bidders. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, the. t the bids be opened and read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and }jo vote: those vot:ing Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. The following bids were opened and read: Standard Long Haggerty- Construe tion Construction Messmer Co. Co. Co. s. I. D. No. 371 Base bid wi th Alternate No. 1 26,394.00 22,314.55 No bid Base bid with Alternate No. 2 25,394.00 No bid No bid Base bid with Alternate No. 3 33,043.50 25,163.05 29,871.05 I S. I. D. No. 372 Base bid with Alternate No. 1 24,857.50 21,780.15 No bid Base bid with Alternate No. 2 24,867.50 No bid No bid Base bid with Alternate No. 3 31,170.00 24,038.65 28,465.75 The bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and reoommenda tions. Bond of City M,~nager He~derson and Asslt Water Collector and Clerk, Helen Morrison The bond of M. E. Henderson, City Manager, for one year from August 15, 1953, in the amount of $2,000.00 and the bond of Helen Morrison, Clerk and Asslt Water Collector, for one year from August I, 1953, in the amount of $2,000.00 were presented. The bonds were approved as to form by the Ci~ Attorney. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the bonds be approved end accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Purchase of Sewer Tile and Water Pipe for Langohrls 1st Addition In order to facilitate the installation of sewer tile and water line to serve the property in Langohrls First Addition, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the tile wyes and approximately 500 feet of cast iron ~ater pipe to be sold at cost to the owners in I Ci ty Manager be authorized to purchase approximately 800 feet of 8" sewer tile and eight 8" X 4" sewer Langohr's F'irst Addition, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Claims for the Month Claiuw Nos. 6923 to 7043 inclusive and Nos. 7201 to 7334 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: (listed next page) Fund Amoun t I Gene ral Parking Meter Water SDS Revenue Library Park Cemetery Band Garbage Police Reserve Cemetery Suspense Street $13,173.30 1.116.95 8.234.86 2.573.91 1.224.79 4.389.89 2.603.93 1.122.75 2.068.90 80.52 330.00 7.827.45 Tot a 1 - - - - '44.747.25 The Manager stated that; he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claiIll8 against The City of Bozeman and recommends that warrants be drawn for their payment. After examination of the claims in detail and checking them against the claim register. it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe. that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for their payment. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No 'vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. Reports The following reports for the month of July. 1953 were presented: Poli ce Chief Police Judge Librarian Recreation Director Fire Chief and the report of the examination of Fire Relief Funds by the State Examiner. It was moved qy Commissioner Lowe, 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 Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. 1 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance The City Manager presented a tentative budget on which, if alproved, the annual appropriation ordinance and the tax levy for 1953 would be based. It being considered that additional time was needed for furtiler study on these matters it was moved by Commissioner Lowe. seconded by Commissioner Erwin. that this meeting be adjourned until 10:00 o'clock A. M. August 8. 1953, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Attest: -/A d__ ./-.-..... / ~rk~ission Mayor ~.t1~ Bozeman, Montana August 8, 1953 The Comnission of The City of Bozeman met in an adjourned regular session in the Commission Room. City Hall Building. Saturday morning, August 8. 1953. at 10:00 o'clock A. M. Those being presellt were Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace. and the Clerk. when the following proceedings were had: Budget 1953-54 The City Manager again presented a proposed budget for the fiscal year. July 1. 1953 - June 30. I 1954,which was explained and discussed in detail. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that this budget be approved and the motion was carried by the following AYe and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. Ordinance No. 771. Appropriations. 1953-54 Ordinance No. 771, the Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year, July 1, 1963 - June 30. 1954 was p resen ted, entitled: AN ORDDlANCE APFROPRIATING MONIES FOR EXPENDITURES DEEMED NECESSARY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDGETORY REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE ETC.. OF' THE; MUN ICIFAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF BOZEMiIN. MONT~A FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 1954. :267 268 It was moved by Commissioner Secor. seconded by Commissioner Lowe. that the ordinance be provisionally adopted and August 12. 1953 be set as the date for public hearing on it. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. Ordinance No. 772 - Saleries. 1953-1954 Ordinance No. 772. the Salary Ordinance for the fiscal year. July 1. 1953 - June 30. 1954. was presented. entitled: .AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF; BOZEMAN. MONTANA FIXING THB MONTELY SALARY .AND OFFICIAL BOND Or' THE CITY MANAGER. THE HEADS OF' DEPARTMENTS. AND THE EMFLOYEES OF THE CITY COMMISSION .AS REQUIRED BY LAW. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe. seconded by Commissioner Secor. that the ordinance be passed and adopted, and the motion waS carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being ~8yor Secor. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. Resolution No. 743 - Tax Levy for 1953 Resolution No. 743 was presented entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF' CITY TAXES FOR ALL PURPOSES. GENERAL .AND SPECIAL, TO BE LEVIED AND ASSESSED ON TAXABLE FROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, STATE OF MONTANA. l''OR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30th. 1954. It WaS moved by Commissioner Secor. seconded by Commissioner Lowe. that the ordinance be passed and adopted. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Appointment of Judges and Cla rks for Frimary and General Eleotion The City Commission announced the appointment of the following Judges and Clerks for the primary and general election for the year 1953a l'recinct No. 1 Amelie Hammer Blanche Wilkin Gretchen Uhlrich Mamie Irene Garver Miriam L. Jensen l'recinct No. 2 Hattie Donald Rena Martilla Pearl Hill Ella M. Border Ella Ross Preoinct No. ~ Li11 ie Lyon Beth Hohendorf Laura Ketterer Jessie Smiley Jeanette D. Lowis Precinct lio. 4 Anna Clark Esther Darlinton Mary Alice Maney Grace D. Litle Myrle Coleman Precinct No. 5 Jessie Machemer Mary Morgan Elizabeth F. Nelson Helen Creasy Dorothy Kench Precinct No. 6 Lucy Schwab Audrey Ogle Alice Parker R. Earl Dawes Fay C. l'ace Precinct No. 7 Gladys Christopherson Eleanor Hollier Lillian O. True Frances A. Marley Laura Showalter Precinot No. 8 Helen Virginia Browning Lill ian Whitham. Elva Sohumacher Graoe T. Johnson Pearl L. Mapes 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 votea those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. It, t1-1~ MfW" 0 r Attest: /);~ Clerk of the City Commission I 1 I