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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1950-01-11 I I I a41 Bozeman, Montana January II, 1950 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room. City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, January II th, 1950 at 1;00 0' clock F. M. Those being present were Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy, Commissioner Secor, City Manager Henderson, Ci~ Attorney Lovelace, and the Clerk when the following proceedings were had: The minutes of the last regular session held January 4th, 1950 were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Secor; those voting No, none. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 7498 to 7743 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: Band Cemetery Garbage General Library l'ark Parking Meter Folioe Reserve F. L. &1'. S. I. D. Revolving S. I. D. W-H Tax SDS Construotion SDS Revenue Water $ I,09l.36 646.34 1, 728.63 14,526.88 1,194.04 2,743.75 1,222.69 86.15 49.73 515.00 2.819.70 965.'10 2,042.67 1,134.21 --.2.470.11 $37.236.96 Total - - - - The Manager stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claims against The City of Bozeman and recommended that warrants be drawn for their payment. After examination of the claims in detail by the City Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor that the olaims 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 Lowe, COlmnissioner Healy and Commissioner Seoor; those voting No, none. Claim of Chas. A. Alderson disallowed A claim from Chas. A. Alderson, for $16.68, was presented. The claim was for replaoement of' a door glass in the Courier building on North Willson, it being cnntended that a City crew, in making street repairs, had left loose stones on the pavement and that a passing truck had flipped one of these stones against the window and broken it. The City Manager stated that, from investigation he had made, it does not appear that the City has any liability in the matter and he therefore disapproved the claim. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seoonded by Commissioner Seoor, that tbe olaim of Chas. A. Alderson be disallowed and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Seoor; those voting No, none. Reports I The following reports for the month of Dec.ember, 1949 were presented: Librarian Cashier Reoreation Director Chief of Polioe Sanitary Inspector City Engineer It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor. 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 Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Comndssioner Secor; those voting No, none. Applioations for Business Licenses The following applications for business licenses were presented: Dr. R. E. Seitz Bal timore Hotel Cottage Cafe City Bus Line 342 It was moved by Commissioner Secor. seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the applications be approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following; Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Seoor; those voting No, none. Applioations tor Slot Machine Licenses The following applications for slot machine licenses were presented: Stockman 303 Club Bd timore Ba.b "B" Club The Oaks The Bowl Baxter Aroade It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Cormnissioner Secor, that the applications be approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Secor; those voting No, none. Request for Florine in Water Supply Dr. J. E. Andes, City-County Health Officer, was present to propose that the City Commission con- sider the addition of florine to the water supply as a preventative for tooth decay. He stated that tests have shown that. where florine is in the water supply, children have fewer teeth deoay. He set forth the following arguments for its use: Addition of flourides to the water supply would be simple, harmless, and inexpensive. Annual estimated cost would be approximately lOt per oapita. Many cities are now using it. Beneficial results are well proven. Its use has been approved by all Bozeman dentists, by the Gallatin County Medical Society, and by the Board. of Heal th of the State of Montana. Dr. Andes was informed that the City is interested but that~ before any action is taken, written approval must be secured from the Board of Heal th, detailed infonuation must be secured regarding costs of equipment for application, and a thorough study must be made of all available data on the matter. Recommendation of Adjustment Board The proceedings of the Board of Adjustment of the public hearing held January 9th, 1950, regarding the rezoning of the south one-half of Blocks 50, 51, 52, West Fark Addition and the south one-half of Block 49, Park Addition were presented and read. Those proceedings recommended that the petition to rezone the south one-half of Block 49, Park Addition be denied, that the petition to rezone the south one-half of Block 50, 5l and 52, West Park Addition be denied in so far as it applied to Block 50 and: a. That Ordinance No. 7ll, the Zoning Ordinance, be amended to establish the south one-half of Blocks 51 and 52. West Park Addition. as Business District No.2 of' The City of Bozeman, b. That buildings erected in this district be permitted to be built to the property lines con- di tioned on their being built of fire-proof construction, c. That the f.Ullending ordinance state it is the intent that this business district will be restricted for the establishment and operation of small retail businesses only, d. That the operation of the following businesses shall not be permitted in this district: 1. Billboards and outdoor display signs 2. Coal. lumber, wood and building material yards 3. Dance Halls 4. Used car lots 5. Any business where beer or liquor is sold 6. Any business where slot machines are operated 7. Machinery Sales Yards 8. Fool halls 9. Tourist or auto oamps or courts e. That the City Commission retain the right to deny a penuit or city license to build or operate any further types or olassifications of business in this district which are not suitable for a small retail shopping district. After consideration by the City Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor, that the recommendations of the Board of Adjustment be accepted and the City Attorney be instruoted to amend Ordinance No. 711 to conform with those recommendations and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Seoor; those voting No, none. I I I I I I 34_3 Seal Coat for Main Street Acommunioation from the State Highway Commission was presented and read stating they would furnish and apply the oil for the resealing of Main Street, and the City to furnish and apply the chips. Appointments -- Cemetery Board -- Library Board Mayor Lowe announced the following appointments; Cemetery Board -- Mrs. Amelia Hammer, term to expire January I, 1953. Library Board -- Mrs. G. Y. Patten, term to expire January 1, 1952. Mrs. Edna T. White, term to expire January I, 1952. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commjssioner Secor, that the appointments be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Secor; those voting No, none. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Co~~issioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Secor; those voting No, none. Attest: ~.t~.ision