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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-10-26 317 Bozeman, Montana October 26, 1949 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Build- ing, Wednesday afternoon, October 26th, 1949 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: tilose voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy, those voting No, none. Reward for Police Approved The Manager stated that a reward of $50.00 from the State of Nevada for the capture of an escaped convict had been received by the Police Department. The City Manager recommended that the reward be divided between the policemen responsible for the capture of the convict, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the reward be so divided and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Connnissioner Healy, those voting No, none. Over-all Flan for Storm and Sanitary Sewers Mr. Fred Quinnell presented and explained a map and over-all plan for future expansion and extension of storm sewers and sanitary sewers within the City. Sewer Connection for Water Softening Flant An agreement prepared by the City Attorney between Duaine Straiton and The City of Bozeman for con- I nection of the Culligan Soft Water Service to the City's sanitary sewer was presented, covering the points as discussed at the meeting of the City Commission on October 19th, 1949. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded qy Commissioner Lowe, that the Mayor and the Clerk of the City Commission be authorized to sign the agreement for 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, those voting No, none. Application for City License The application of The Bowl for a ci ty license was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe. that the application be approved and the license issued 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. ReI-orts The following reports for the month of September, 1949 were presented: Cashier Engineer It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner LOwe, that the reports be approved and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being I Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Con~issioner Healy, those voting No, none. Blocking Main Street for Chamber of Commerce Mr. Earl Jennings and Hague Callister, of the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce were present to request that Main Street be blocked off from Willson Avenue to Bozeman Avenue for approximately thirty minutes on Saturday, November 19th-]949, so that part of Main Street could be then used for the sales promotion program of their organization. After consideration by the City Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the City of Bozeman co-operate wi th the Chamber of Commerce by blocking off three blocks on Main Street and furnishing the necessary police officers for traffic 318 control, 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. Proposed Museum of Fioneer Society Mr. Roy Border, representing; the :Fioneer Museum Associati.on, was present and presented a proposed plan for the construction of a museum in Lindley Fark. After examination of the proposed plan, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Conunissioner Healy, that the plan as presented be tentatively approved, subject to their presenting a final plan of the proposed building for approval and a plan for I the maintenance and operation of the museum, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vo te: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting; ~o, none. Rerort on Housing Froject City Manager Henderson reported to the City Commission on the housing project operating in Anaconda. No definite action was taken, but it was decided that publicity should be given the matter, and tl~t landlords and real estate agents should be contacted to l~et their reaction. Release of Claim -- E & F Produce Company The Manager reported that a truck of the E. & i'. Produce Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, had destroyed a light post last September at 8th and Main, and that $150.00. which would cover the cost of replacement of the light post had been deposited with the City. He presented a release of further claim as requested by their insurance company. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commis- s loner Lowe, that the Mayor and the Clerk of the City Commission be authorized to sign the release for 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; those voting No, none. I Uniforms for Firemen The Manager reported on needs for firemen's uniforms and, from information obtained by the F'ire Chief, the cost would be less then $500.00. It was moved by Commiss5oner Lowe, seconded by Co~~issioner Healy, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase two pair of trousers and one cap 1'0 r ea ch fi reman and two new coats, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those vot5..ng No, nOlle. Confirmation of Members in the Fire Relief Association The following letter was brought to the attention of the City Commission: Oct, 25th, 1949. Hon City Commission, City of Bozeman, Bozeman, Montana. Gentleman: Section 5129 Revised Codes of Montana, provides that the Ci ty Commission or Council must confirm members of the Pire Department or The Fire Department Relief Association of the City before they are el igible to recieve benefits from the ReI ief association. TL.ereforEl the following is a list of said Members for your consideration and approval. I Relief Association. Fred Homann-Ires John H Schmitz Geo Gillette-Vice Pres. Wm A Pentilla J. H. Healy-Sec-Treas. N. E. Nelson Ed Lehrkind Tim Reardon Alan R Smith Emmett O'Connell C. G. Monroe. Will is SFringer Glen D. Knodle. John J Sweeney f. G. Dodson Donald Cobb Sam Meador F'lemming: De.vi s John McCrossen Scotty Fisher. Homer B Fisher (Letter continued next page) 319 F'ire Department Only. Doug Anderson Jack Huber Roy Malsor Chas F; Masten Robt Mull ica Allen R Embry Mark Hampton Roderick K Kippen Ralph Kenck Howard Nelson. Respectfully Submitted I (Sj gned) J. H. Healy Secretary . It being considered necesse.ry to make the confirmation of the members of the Fire Department listed in the above letter a matter of record, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the persons whose names are Ii sted in the foregoing letter are hereby confirmed as members of the Bozeman Fire Department, 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. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commjssioner Lowe. seconded by Cow~issioner Healy, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye bein('; Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. {!J~ , L~I Mayor Attest: I e.J'~~ lerk of' e City Commission I