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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-07-06 Bozeman, Montana 26~) July 6th, 1949 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, July 6th, 1949 at 1;00 o'clock F. M. Those being present were Mayor Sorenson. Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner He&y, 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 Corrwissioner 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. Status of Faving Districts Mr. R. J. Studar, of the Blacktop Construction Company, was present to report on the status of paving distriots for which he has the contracts and on plans for their completion. He stated that he is moving a gravel crushing plant in from Billings, required storm sewers have been installed, excavation is proceeding rapidly, placing of curb fOMns has been started, and laying of the base gravel will immediately follow the excavation. He estimated that, within one month, the jobs would be practically completed. Bond of Chief of' Folice The bond of A. N. Haas, Chief of folice, in the amount of' $2,000.00 was I-resented. The bond was approved as to form by the City Attorney, whereupon it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the bond be accepted and approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No votet those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those I voting No, none. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 6023 to 6258 inc. were presented on the various funds as follows: Fund Amount Airport $2.000.00 Band 15.90 Cemetery 1,929.39 Cemetery Suspense 65.00 Fire Relief 4,667.94 Garbage 1.436.48 General 13,855.45 Library 1.27l.62 l'ark 8,420.97 farking Meter I,012.30 Police Reserve 86.15 S. I. D. 5,100.00 W-H Tax 1,245.50 SDS Cons truotion 11,832.57 SDS Revenue 2.53 Water 13,106.94 Total $66,048.74 The Manager stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman. After examination of the claims in detail by the City Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson, 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 I being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Annual Audit The Manager read a communication from Douglas Wilson, Ferris & Company, Great Falls, Montana, stat- ing they would make the annual audit of the City of Bozeman records at a rate of $35.00 per day, and estimated that it would require 15 to 20 days to complete. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy. that Douglas Wilson, Ferris & Company be employed to make the annual audit and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson. Commis- sioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. 270 Swimming Fool Heating Contract Mr. Frank Trunk was present and stated that the heat exchanger for the heating equipment at the swirrnning pool has been shipped, but the motorized val ves are a special type and have to be manufactured and no definite information as to their shipping date is available. letition to Close Garfield Street East of Willson Avenue A petition of property owners requesting that Garfield Street east of Willson Avenue to the City I Limits be closed was presented and read. After consideration. it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the petition be denied and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Request for Water & Sewer Connections A communication from Lee Smith, owner of four cabins and one house on the west side of Fifteenth Avenue. requesting connection to the city water and sewer systems, was presented and read. This property is outside the City. After discussion, it was decided that, if Mr. Smith is permitted to connect to the water and sewer systems, an assessment in proportion to the area of the property to be serviced and the cost of the installation of' the sewer and water mains should be paid by Mr. Smith. The City Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate. to be presented to the Commission. of the amount which should be paid by Mr. Smith. Applications for City Licenses The following applications for Ci~ Licenses were presented: Martha Bolles Shop Van Horne & Stenson Business Service It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the applications be I approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No. none. Reports The following reports for the month of June. 1949 were presented: We ter Collector Cashier Fori ce Judge Recreation Director Librarian Fire Chief Sanitary Inspector It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, 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 Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Resolution No. 652 Ret Improvement College street 8th to 11th Avenue The Manager stated in order for the State Highway Commission to obtain Federal Aid for the improve- ments on College Street from Eighth Avenue to Eleventh Avenue it is required that the City of Bozeman adopt a resolution agreeing with the State Highway Commission and the Bureau of Fublic Roads that it will not permit encroachments on the right-of-way of said street, will not adopt ordinances fixing the speed limit under 25 miles per hour, and will not allow erection of signs or signals giving preference to local routes which intersect College Street. He presented Corrnnission Resol ution No. 652. entitled: .1 FEDERAL AID fROJECT NO. F-203 (3) ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF' THE CITY OF BOZEMAN TO SET FORTH CERTAIN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN. THE MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION .AND TlJE FUBLIC ROADS ADMINISTRATION OF THE FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY OF' THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATIVE TO RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACH- MENTS AND TRAFFIC REGULAT IONS ON U. S. HIGHWAY 191 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN . It was moved by Commissioner Healy. seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the resolution be passed and adopted and the motion was carri.ed by the following Aye and No votel those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. 27.1 Fire Frotection for Jictsweet Foods, Inc. The matter of fire protection for the plant of i'ictsweet Foods. Inc. was discussed. The Manager reported that Mr. Roy Spain of that organization had stated that. to serve their needs, it would only be necessar;r for Fictsweet to have permission to connect their automatic fire alarm system to the City's fire alarm system. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a request from J'ictsweet Foods. I Inc., to the City of' Bozeman to allow them to connect their f'ire alarm system to the City's alarm system; this request to set forth that granting of this privilege will not obligate the City of Bozeman in any way, will not incur any liability on the part of the City for a fire that might occur at the plant, and will relieve the City of any liability for any fire which might occur at this plant. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commis- sioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the f'ollowing Aye and No votet those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Q~ f tYu A..-VfLAJ{/l Mayor Attest: -d~~~, Clerk of the City Commission I - I ~ -~