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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-04-04 I I 1 6 0 1 Bozeman, Montana April 4, 1951 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 1961 at 1&00 otclock P. M. Those being present were Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Secor, Commissioner Healy, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk when the following proceedings were had: The minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor, that the minutes be ~proved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: tl.ose voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Seco r and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Bond & Contract for Rewiring Library The Manager reported that the Library Board recommends acceptance of the bid of the Shane Electric Company under alternate No. 1 of the plans and specifications for rewiring the Public Library. The bond and contract of the Shane Electric Company, in the amount of $2,068.74 for this rewiring was presented. The bond and contract were approved as to form by the City Attorney. It Was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commdssioner Secor, that the bid of the Shane Electric Company in the amount of $2,068.74 be accepted, and the bond and contract be approved, and the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission be authorized to sign the contract for the City of Bozeman, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Engineering flans for Sanitary Trunk Sewer The matter of general improvements for the City were discussed, including improvements to the water system, paving; districts, storm sewer districts and a sanitary trunk sewer to handle the now over-loaded trunk sewer carrying the waste from the south and west part of the city. City Engineer Waldorf stated that, in a small office as is maintained here, it would not be possible to plan such a trunk sewer and have the plans ready for at least one year but, with additional engineering help, it might be planned for this year. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Secor, that the Ci~ Manager negotiate with Morrison-Maierle Engineering Company of Helena, to get a proposal on doing the necessary engineering work on this trunk sewer project and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting; Aye being Mewor Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Conference with Highway Engineers City Manager Henderson and Commissioner Healy reported on the conference with State Highway Engineers Commissioners has been arranged for April 12, 1951. held in Helena on Mondt'f, and stated another conference with the State Highway Commission and City Claims Claims Nos. 723 to 921 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows: Fund Band Cemetery Cemetery Perm. Cs.re Garbage General Library Park i'arking Meter f. L. & P. Police Reserve S. D. S. Revenue S. I. D. W-H Tax Water Tot a 1 Amount $ 517.30 2,069.84 40.00 2,836.72 11,223.68 1,586.52 3,030.32 900.00 4.27 86.15 9,565.67 3,840.78 1,230.00 8,128.56 $45,059.80 5 0 2 The Manager stated that he has audited these claims, and finds them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman, and recommends that warrants be drawn for their payment. After examina- tion of the claims in detail by the City Commission, it was moved ~ Commissioner Healy, seconded qy Commissioner Secor, 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 Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Repo rts The following reports for the month of March, 1951 were presented: Police Chief Fire Chief Librarian Water Collector Cashier Sanitary Inspector Folioe Judge and the report of the Director of Finance for the month of February, 1951. It was moved by Corr~issioner Secor, 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 Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No. none. Federal Urban Aid System The following Resolution was presented: WHEREAS the Highway Commission of the State of Montana has recommended and requested that those streets in the Ci~. of Bozeman which are now designated as part of the Federal Aid Primary System should be transferred to the Federal Aid Urban System, and WHEREAS the State Highway Commission represents that such transfer in designation of these streets will in no way reduce their eligibility to participate in funds for con- struction or maintenance from either the Federal Aid ~rimary System or the Federal Aid Urban System, and WHEREAS the change in designation as requested by the State Highway Commission will be advantageous to the City of Bozeman NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that those streets within the City of Bozeman which are designated as part of the U. S. Federal Aid Primary System shall be and are hereby transferred to and designated as part of the U. S.Federal Aid Urban System. It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seoonded by Commissioner Secor, that the foregoing resolu- tion be approved and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Punch Board Ordinance The Manager stated the City Attorney as instructed has prepared an ordinance establishing a 2% license tax on punoh boards in the city. He presented Ordinance No. 759, entitled: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LICENSE TAX BY THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ON TRADE STIMULATORS, PUNCH BOARDS, PULL CARDS, ARTICLES AND SIMILAR DEVICES; FIXING THE AMOUNT OF SUCH TAX, PRESCRIB- ING THE METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF BY THE CITY, PRESCRIBING THE DISFOSITlON OF THE REVENUE FROM SAlD TAX, MAKING VIOLATIO:N HEREOF OR PERMITTING MI:NORS TO PATRONIZE SUCH A STIMULATOR OR ARTICLE A MISDEMEANOR, PROVIDING PEN.ALTIESFOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ACT. It was moved by Commissioner Secor, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the Ordinance be passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Communi cat ions A communication from C. H. Brewer, Executive Secretary of the Montana Municipal League, was read expressing appreciation to the Gallatin County members of the 32nd Legislative Assembly for their assistance and co-operation during the past session. A communication from E. K. Cheadle WaS read, stating he has resigned as the State Director of Civilian Defense. A communication from Captain Ousey, ORe instructor, was read stating May 19th, 1951 has been designated as Armed Forces Day and requesting the City to participate in its observance. City Manager to Butte The Manager re~orted a meeting of a committee of the Montana Municipal League would be held in I ." o ., . .. ~ ..' . ',' ".,,,"":"::> ., I:.;$! -, .', Butte, April 6th, 1951 to make arrangements for the League's annual convention to be held in Bozeman during May. lt was moved by Commissioner Secor, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that it being in the public interest, the City Manager be authorized to attend this meeting, and his expenses be paid from the General F\md, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and :No vote: tlJose voting Aye being I Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commdssioner Healy; those voting No, none. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Secor, seconded by Commjssioner Healy, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe., Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting :No, none. ~/~ yor Attest: ~/vU~ Clerk 0 the City Commission I I 50:5