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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-08-11 15t Bozeman, Montana Augustllth, 1948 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, August 11th, 1948, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Those being present were Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Healy, City Manager Henderson, 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 Lowe that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy;those voting No, none. CPA Audit Mr. ,J. L. Mayland, CPA, met with the City Commission and explained matters regarding his audit covering the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1948. He stated that his final report will be prepared by himself and Mr. Bruce Risley and presented to the City Commis- sion at an early date. Bids for Heating & Insulating Bldgs. at City Yards The Manager stated that estimated cost of insulating one of the pre-frabicated buildings and installing heating units in two buildings located at the City Yards makes it necessary to advertise for bids. He stated that Mr. Fred Willson has prepared instruc- tions and specifications for this work. It was ~oved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids covering this work and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor I Sorens on, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Resignation of Scott Fisher as Fireman The Manager presented the written resignation of Mr. Scott Fisher as City Fireman, and the claim covering his salary for seven days in August. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the claim be allowed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, CommiSSioner Lowe, and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Roof at Library The Manager stated Mr. G. L. Anderson had submitted an estimate of $450.00 for labor for installation of a new roof on the Library Building, but did not include labor cost for the removal of the old shingles. The estimated cost of asbestos shingles and other ma- terials required for this roof is $900.00. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the required materials and to employ Mr. G. L. Anderson to install this roof and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and I Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Request for Band Concert The Manager stated that the State 4H Club Leader has requested a band concert by the City Band during a meeting of the 4H Clubs in Bozeman in September. It was considered that furnishing a band concert at City expense for an occasion of this kind would estab- lish a precendent, that other organizations would then look to the City for such free concerts, and that this would be an improper expenditure of band funds. The request was therefore denied. .~.~..,. 152 Reports The following reports were presented: Director of Finance for the month of June, 1948 Plumbing Inspector for the month of July, 1948 It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe 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 Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Sorenson; those I voting No, none. Public Hearing -- Budget The Manager stated that this was the time and place set for public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1949. The affidavit of publication of the Notice of the Hearing was presented. No one was present to be heard and, no protests hav- ing been filed, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy that the Ordinance be ordered published as provisionally adopted and August 25th, 1948 be set as the date for final passage and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those votIng Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Paving of College Street, 8th to 11th. A communication from Scott Hart, State Highway Engineer, was read stating that the StateHighway Commission will recommend repaving College street from Eighth AvenQe to Eleventh Avenue as a Federal Aid Project, provided that the property owners affected or the City of.Bozeman pays one-fourth of the cost. The letter stated further that State I Highway engineers will make a survey of the project and prepare plans and an estimate of cost. Further action on the proposal could not be taken until this estimate is completed. Adj ournment 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 the motion was carried by the following Aye B.nd No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Attest: (}~ ~ f1t..J.~ C~ k of the Commission Mayor I