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Bozeman, Montana
February 2nd, 1949
The Commission of The City of' Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room. City Hall
Building, Wednesday afternoon, February 2nd, 1949 at 1:00 o'clock f. 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 Corrunissioner 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.
Appointment of' Board Members
The Mayor announced appointment and re-appointments of' members to the following boards:
Board of Public Recreation:
(new appointment} Term to Expire
Edward M. Chauner Jan. 1. 1952
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston (re-appointment) Jan. 1, 1952
Sunset Hills Cemetery Board:
Mrs. Elizabeth Flew (re- a ppo in tmen t) Jan. I, 1952
Mr. Fred F. Willson " Jan. 1, 1952
Mr. J. R. Chambers " Jan. 1, 1952
Library Boardt
Mrs. Edna T. White (re-appointment) Jan. 1. 1950
Mrs. M. G. Burlingame tt Jan. 1. 1951
Mr. John D. Shively It Jan. 1, 1951
Board of Flumbing Examiners:
I Walter Savage ( re-appointment) Jan. I, 1952
C. D. Bradf'ord tt J an . I, 1951
It was moved by Commissioner Lowe. seconded by CommiSdoner Healy that the appointments be approved 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.
Reports
The f'ollowing reports were presented: For November, 1948 - Flumbing Inspector
For December, 1948 - Plumbing Inspector, Director of Finance, Cashier
For January. 1949 - Water Coll ector, Cashier, Chief of folice, Police
Judge, Fire Chief, Sanitary Inspector. Librarian
For the Year. 1948 - Plumbing Inspector, Librarian
It was moved by Corrnnissionsr Healy. seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the reports be accepted
and ordered f'iled 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.
Chims for the Month
Claims Nos. 4991 to 5167 inclusive were presented on the various funds as f'ollows;
Band $ 520.65
I Cemetery 618.83 ·
Cemy. Fermanent Care 1, 100.00
Garbage 1,458.26
General 12.503.08
Library 913.25-
Park 2,030.39
ParkinG Meters 1,178.00
Folice Reserve 1,196.15
Wi thholding Tax 887.70
SDS Construction 476.08
Wa ter 3.847.17
T 0 t a I $26,729.56
The Manager stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true 8.nd lawful claims
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against The City of Bozeman and recommends that warrants be drawn f'or their payment. After examination
of the Claims in detail by the City Commissioners, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by
Corrnnissioner Healy 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 Sorenson, Corlllllissioner Healy and
Corrunissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
Payment in Lieu of' Taxes I
The Manager reported that the City of Bozeman would receive from the Federal Government $590.48
in lieu of' taxes for the Legion Housing Project.
Applications for City Licenses
The following applications for City Licenses were presented: Business -
Loy Laundry North American Co. Seitz Welding
Fleming's 1,''iholesale Co. Cottage Cafe Parkway Grocery
Art's Standard Service The Calif'ornia Co. Oxford Hotel
Dr. Deane C. Epler Save- Way Drug Floyd Spady
Dr. Wayne Thompson Baxter Hotel Pharmacy Richardsons
I. J. Bittner Keeton-Vadheim Clinic
It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy that the applications be approved
and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the f'ollowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Conunissioner Lowe; those voting; No. none.
froposed use of House on M.c C a;:,' (Stimson) lrol- arty
The Manager stated that the Gallatin County Farm Bureau had made inquiry regarding the use of the
house on the McCay property which the city is purchasing, as a lounge and resting place for their
members and other visitors in the City. The Manager stated further that the Gallatin Pioneer Society
was interested in using the house as a museum. These proposals together with the primary purpose for
which the lot was purchased were discussed by the Commission, but no action taken. I
Additional Buildings for City Yards
The Manager stated that. in order to house equipment and give working room at the City Yards,
additional buildings are necessary. He presented some esUmates of' cost of construction of different
types of buildings. After consideration. the Manager was authorized to employ an architect to prepare
plF.ms, specifications and estimates of costs of buildings at the City Yard, to be used as a basis for
issuing a call for bids.
Transfer of Escrow Agreement for Masonic Tract
The Manager stated that the City Attorney. as instructed, has prepared an amendment to the agree-
., F. & A. M. providing that the Gallatin Trust & Savings Bank act as
ffient with the Bozeman Lodge #18. A.
the escrow agent instead of the Commercial National Bank in the purchase of this property. It was moved
by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Corrunissioner Lowe that the amendment be al..proved and the Mayor and
the CIa rk of the Comr:dss ion be authorized to siEn the agreement f'or The City of Bozeman and the motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: tl,ose voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson. Commissioner Healy
and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by I
Commissioner Healy, seconded by Com.'1lissioner Lowe tha.t the meetine; adjourn and the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commisd oner Healy and
Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
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