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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-02-28 79 Bozeman, Mon tana January 28th, 1948 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, Ci ty Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, January 28th, 1948, at l:UU o'clock P.M. Those being present were Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Healy, City Manag er Henders on, City Attorney Lovelace, and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had: I The minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; thos e vo ting Aye being Ma yor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Commissioner Lowe Entered and was noted present. Ord inerl ceRe: Recreation Board A draft of an ordinance prepared by the City Attorney, as instructed, to repeal and replace present ordinances on Recreation was presented to the City Commission for study. Re si gna tion "'''' NIrs. W. O. Whitcomb, Recreat:ion Board The resignation of Mrs. Abagail Whitcomb as a member of the Recreation Board was ~ presented and read. Appointment of a successor was deferred until the ordinance on Recre- ation now under consideration is adopted or rejected. Abstrect of Title to Paul Smith Property The City Attorney presented his written opinion regarding the title to the Paul Smith property, which the City has under option to purChase to be used for the sewage treatment plant site. The City Attorney stated the title was merchantable, but called attention of the Commission to the fact that the seven inches of water right that should go with the I property had not been transferred to Paul Smith, and sugge s ted tha t Mr. Smith deed said water to the City. Applications for City License The following applications for City Licenses were presented: Aileen's Babcock Grocery Bozeman Cold Storage Modern Grocery Monarch Lumber Co. Dr. Florence Rlesland Bon Ton BaKery George's Gas Co-op Sullivan's Music Store Cos ens Transfer Gamble-Robinson Co. C. M. St. P. & Pac. Rv. Dr. W. C. Dawes Baxter Barber Shop Standard Construc tion' Co. Lovelace St;udlo Bon Ton Flour Mills Gallatin Valley Furniture Women's Exclnnge Paul's Modern Market Hoadley's Standard Service It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the applica- tions be approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those vot ing Aye being Ma yor Sorens on, Commis sioner Lowe and Commission er Healy; those voting No, none. Joint Resolution City & County Re: Airnort Board A joint resolution, amending Resolution No. 518, between the City Commission and the Coun ty Connni ssion changing the name of the Airport Board to GBllatin Field Board, and elim- inating the requirement that members of the Airport Bo.'3rd be bonded was presented, entitlted: I AN AGREEMENT AND JOINT RESOID'I'ION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF rfHE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AND OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GALLATIN COUNTY MONTANA, IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, AMENDING JOINT RESOLUTION NUMBER (CITY) 518 ENTITLED: "AN AGREEMENT AND JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF TEE CITY OF BOZEYAN, MONTANA, AND OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GALLATIN COUNTY, MONTANA, IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, CREATING A JOINT BOARD AND CON- FERRING UPON SAID JOINT BOARD JURISDICTION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, EQUIPMENT, MAIN- TENANCE AND OPERATION OF GALLATIN FIELD, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS BOZEMAN AIRPORT, PURSUANT TO A JOINT RESOLUTION OF SAID CITY COMMISSION AND SAID BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ADOPTED BY SAID CITY COMMISSION IN REG\~AR SESSION ASSEMBLED ON THE 3rd DAY OF JULY, 1942, B'7 SAID BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS SIONERS IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED ON THE 22ND DAY OF JULY, 1942, AND ALSO PURSUANT TO THE AUTHOR- ITY AND POWER SO TO DO CONFERRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 420 OF THE POLITI- CAL CODE, REVISED CODES OF MONTANA, 1935, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 54 OF THE LAWS OF THE 27TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF TEE STATE OF MONTANA, 1941." It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the Resolution be passed and adopted subject to the adoption by the County COmmiss10n, and the motion was car- 80 ried. Commissioners Sorenson, Healy and Lowe voting Aye; those voting No, none. Additional street Intersection Lights The Manager reported that a resurvey of the locations for new lights at street in- tersections within the City showed that 86 were needed. He ata ted tha t the 86 ligh ts would increase the cost of street lighting $254.16 per year over the cost before the voluntary reduction made by the Montana Power Company last year. A map showing existing - lights and proposed new lights was presented and studied by the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy that the City Manager be authorized I to place an order wlth the Montana Power Company for 86 additional lights for street intersections and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Ma yor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Sorenson; tho se vo ting No, none. Lights for Legion Houslng Project The Manager stated that the Manager of the Amerlcna Legion Housing Project had again requested that the City install area lighting units at their housing project on North Trac y. It was stated that the housing project could pay for operation of the lights from funds allotted in lieu of taxes, and it was decided to have the lights installed by the Montana Power Company as part of the City street lighting system, or, if that is not possible, to have installation of such lights made at City expense. Ambulance Service for City The Manager reported thAt Mr. Woodburn of the City Taxi Lines had given public notice that he would not continue the ambulance service now operated by his organization after February 1st, 1948. The Manager s ta ted furth cr tha t in his opinion, ambulance service, was not a governmental function and should not be a part of government affairs. Mr. Tom Ellis of the Chamber of Commerce was present and took part in the discussion I relative to the City and/or the County, hospital or medical association or other organ. ization handling this service. Communication: Optimists Club A communica tion from the Optimists Club of Bozeman was presented and read, com- mending the action of the City Commission in considering a new recreation ordinance, and offering their assistance with the recreational program. Continuation Certificate= Gas Fitter's Bond I:: Owenhouse Hardware The continuation certificate of the bond of the Owenhouse Hardware Company as a Gas Fi tter was presented. The certificate was approved as to form by the City Attorney, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the - certificate be a pproved and accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and ~ No vote; those vot ing 11.ye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy, those voting No, non e. Offic ial B"'lnd for the Ci ty. A written request from the Bozeman Municipal Band was read asking that the City Com- mission take necessary steps to designate and recognize their band, which is now organized, I as the official band of The City of Bozeman. The reques t a Iso outlined their organiza tion and listed the responsibilities of the City and the band in case they were named the City's official band. After consideration, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the band now organized as the Bozeman Municipal Band be desig~ nated as the official band of The City of Bozeman, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; thos e vo ting No, none. 81 Unlforms for City Band A request from the Bozeman Municipal Band for the City to provide uniforms for the City band was discussed, and it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the Clerk of the City Commission be authorized to advertise for bids for band uniforms, bids to be opened February 18th, 1948, and the motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vo te ; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commis- I aioner Healy; those voting No, none. Sewer Ra tes to be Submi t ted to Pu bIle Service Conmis sion A letter from Stanton Aby, of Kalman & Company was read which stressed the importance of securing the a pprova 1 of the Public Servi ce Commiss ion of the proposed surcharge of 80% of water charges for sewer rentals. It was recommended that Mr. ~uinnell prepare a rate schedule based on the 80% surcharge and it was moved by Commiss ioner Heal y, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that, it being in the public interes t, City Manager Henderson and Fred Quinnell, Resident Eng:lneer on the Sewage Treatment Plant project, be authorized to make a trip to Helena, at the earliest possible date, to personally present the proposed schedule to the Public Service Commission, and secure their tentative approval thereof, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; tLose voting Aye being Ma yor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; 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 Healy that the meeting adjourn, and I the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorsn son, Commiss1.oner W'.'G.Lowe and Commis sloner Healy; those voting No, none. At te s t : ~~. K4 ~~'-rA ) er of the Commis s ion Mayor '" - . I