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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-09-03 24 Bozeman, Mon tana September 3rd, 1947 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, September 3rd, 1947, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Those being present were Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, C1 ty Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace, and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had: The minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the minutes be approved as read, and the mo- I tion was carried by the following {Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe' those voting No, none. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 1368 to 1618 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: Band $ 563.99 Cemetery 2,019.97 FWA 24-P-56 258.90 Garba@:e 1,445.08 Gene ra 1 22,508.16 Library 678.62 Park 2,86l.47 Parking Nfeters 923.42 Police Reserve 86.15 Wi thholding Tax 1,617.20 Water 2,858.96 S.I.D. (342) 274.40 To ta 1 $ 36,096.32 City Manager Henderson stated that the claims above listed had been audited and approved by Fred Quinnell, former City Manager, as the majority of the claims for this month had been incurred during his term of office. He stated that the claims were found to be true and lawful claims against The City of Bozeman and recommended that warrants be I drawn for their payment. After examination of the claims in detail by the City Commission, it was moved by Commi~sioner Sorenson, seconded by Commies ioner Lowe the t the claims be approved and warrants drawn for their pa yment and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, ComMlsnloner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those vo ting No, none. Application for City License The application of E. .J. Te rps tra , 123 South Seventh for a one-half year city license to wholesale eggs was presented and read. The loca tion of the business being in the "B" Residence District as shown on the applica t10n, the application was tabled pending inquiry as to the type of busines~ that is to be conducted here. Ordinance No. 743 -- Appropriation Ordinance The Manager stated that the appropriation ordinance for the period ending June 30th, 1948, had been properly advertised; that no inquiries or protests had been made. He pre- sen ted the aff1davi ts of publica tion of the Notice of Public Hearings and Ordinance No. 743, en ti tled : AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONTES FOR EXPENDITURES DEEMED NECESSARY AND IN I ACCOPDAlWE WITH BUDGTARY REQTTIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE, ETC., OF THE MUNICI- PAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1948 . It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded bV Commis s10ner Sorenson tha t the 0rdinance be finally passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. 25 Fire Chief's Convention in Spokane The Mana.o:er reported that a Fire Chief's convention would be held in Spokane, Washington September 15th, 16 th, and 17th; tha t it had been CllS tomary to send the Chief to these conven- tions. It was moved b;' Commie sioner Sorenson, seconded by CommiC'sioner Lowe tha tit being in the public interest that Fire Chief McCrosson be authorized to attend this convention I and that his expenses be paid from the Genera 1 Fund, and the motion was carried by the fol- lowing Aye and No vote; thos e voting Aye be ing Ma yor Heal y, Commissioner Sorenson and Com- missioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Comnnmica tion A communication from Carl 'Ihompson, Bismark, }~orth Dakota to the Chief of Police was read, thanking him for his co-operation and courteous treatment during his stay in Bozeman. Reports The following reports for the mon th of Augus t, 1947 were presented: Librarian Ci ty Engineer Water Collector Fire Chief Police Judge Plumbing Inspector It was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded b;r Commissioner Lowe tha t the reports be accepted and ordered filed, ancJ the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Street Lighting and Street Markers The extension of the present street lighting system and the installation of street marking signs were discussed, and the City Manager was instructed to prepare data including I a proposed call for bids for street marking signs to be presented at the next commission meeting. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this ti me, i t wa s moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson tha t the me e tin gad ,1 ourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; tho se voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner ~orenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. At te s t : J,J.~ Clerk 0 t. e Commission Ma I