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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-07-08 " -.,..- ~~5t\ Bozeman. Montana July 8. 1953 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Conunission Room. City Hall building. Wednesday afternoon. July 8. 1953 at 1:00 0' clock f. M. :Present were Mayor Secor, Conunissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin. City Manager Henderson. City Attorney Lovelace end the Clerk when tte followinf'~ proceedinp;s were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read, anJ. it was moved by COllUllissioner Lowe. seconded by Conunissioner Erwin, 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. Claims fo r the Nbn th Claims Nos. 6687 to 6922 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: Band Cemetery C amy. farm. Care Cemetery Susp ense Fire Relief Garbage General Library Park Farking Meter police Reserve S. I. D. #367 S. D. S. Revenue IN-H Tax Wa ter $ 238.38 2,069.97 40.00 530.00 6,332.16 2,015.70 15,498.52 1,342.26 3.648.20 11 , 319 . 58 86.15 8,744.21 2,505.30 2,633.80 9,234.76 Tot a 1 - - - - $66,238.99 The Manap;er stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claims afcainst the City of Bozeman and recommended that warrants be drawn for their payment. After examina- tion of the claims in detai 1 by the City Corrnnission, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the clahlls be approved and warrants drawn for their payment. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye bei.ng Mayor Secor. COIllIllissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. II_elorts 'The following reports for the month of June. 1953 were presented: Recreation Director Sanitary Inspector Chief of folice Cemetery Board It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Conunissioner Lowe, that the reports be accepted and ordered fUed and the motion was carried by the followine: Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, COIIUllissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Fire Insurance Schedule for Motor' Vehicles A proposed schedule of fire insurance coveraGe on city owned motor vehicles for t;he year beJ?;innine; ,July 1. 1053 was presented. It was moved by Corranissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the schedule as presented be an-roved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, COlmnissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. lturchase of Wa ter Meters The City Manager asked authority to purchase 25 water meters for the Water Department at an approximate cost of $600.00. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Corranissioner Lowe. that this authority be ~ranted 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. Delegate to State Firemen's Convention It was announced that the State Firemen's Convention will be held in Dillon July 16th to 18th, 1953. Practice in past years has been to authorize two members of the Fire Department to attend I I I I I I this convention, the expenses of' one paid from the General Fund, the expenses of the other paid by ')"'~~ l'Oina the Firemen from their own funds and necessary replacements in the Fire Department durinf:~ the absence of these men being furnished by the City of Bozeman. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that, it being in the public interest, two members of the Bozeman Fire Department be authorized to attend this convention and that the expenses of one of these dele[;ates be loaid from the General Fund and the motion was cB.rried by the following Aye and No vote: those votinz Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Closing of' North Rouse Street to Lay Fire Alarm Cable A letter from Montana Flour Mills Company was read in which they requested authority to close North Rouse Avenue near the "Cereal Mill" for not to exceed four hours sometime during: the next ten days to enable them to install a fire alarm cable crossinr the stree.t under1":round at this point. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that this request be arrroved and closin~ Rouse Street during the time required for installing this cable be authorized and the m8tion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Cormnissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Mayor & Mana{;er to Bid on Froperty fit Tax Sale It was announced that Gallatin County will, in the near future, offer some properties in the city for tax sale. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Cormnissioner Erwin, that the City Manager and the Mayor be authorized and instructed to attend this tax sale and enter bids for the city of Bozeman on each of these properties up to the amount of delinquent taxes and special improvement assess- ments, including, all unpaid balances on special improvements, which are on record against the respective properties and the motion was carried by the followinr; Aye and No vote: those votinr; Aye beinc Mayor Secor, Corrmissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those votin~ No, none. Increase in Basic Rate for Garbage Assessment It was stated that, in order to have sufficient funds on hand to replace /';arbap;e equipment and to me0t current expenses, the basic rate for garbage assessment should be increased from $8.00 to $9.00. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the basic rate for g;arbage assessment be set at $9.00, and the motion was carried by the following; Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Conunissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those votinr No, none. One-Way Alleys North and South of Main Street The question of making "One_Way" alleys of certain alleys in the Main Business District was discussed. Pendi nr; further investigation and giving the matter wide-spread publici ty to se0ure the reaction of owners and operators of businesses abutting these alleys and of truckers, deliverymen and frequent users of' the alleys, no action was taken. Adjournment 'l'here being; no further business to come before the Cornmi ssion at this time, it was moved by Cornmissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the meetinv adjourn, and the motion was carried by the followinl( Aye and No vote: those votin!:,: Aye being Mayor Secor, Conuniss;oner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. _ k.~L~ Mayor Attest: