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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-01-10 Bozeman, Montana. January 10, 1951 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, January lO, 1951 at 1:00 o'clock F. 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: I The minutes of the last regular session 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 Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Reports The following reports were presented: November, 1950: December, 1950: Director of Finance Building Inspector Recreation Director Building Inspector Chief of Folice Engineer Fire Chief Health Officer Water Collector Annual Reports for 1950: Building Inspector Chief of Folice It was moved by Corronissioner Secor, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that tha 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, no~e. George Gillette's Retirement from Fire Department A letter from George Gillette, who has been a member of the Bozeman Fire Department since April, 1937, was read in which he stated that, due to physical disability, he is forced to retire from active I duty as a fireman. Mr. Gillette has made application to the Fire Department Relief Association to be placed on an inactive status and to receive a disability pension from and after January 10, 1951 and his a~plication has been approved. Meating; of Montana Municipal Leag;ue Committees It was reported that the Executive Committee and the Legislative Committee of the Montana Municipal League will meet in Helena, January 15th, 1951, and legislative measures affectine cities and towns will be considered. It was moved by Commissioner Secor, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that, it being in the public interest, City Manager Henderson be authorized to attend this meetin~ and his expenses be paid from the General Fund, and the motion was carried by the followin~ Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Seoor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Airport -- Frotest Received by CAA The Manager read a letter from the Civil Aeronautics Board acknowledging receipt of Mayor Lowe's letter protesting discontinuance of Northwest Airlines' service to Gallatin Field. Civilian Defense Having been recommended by the Advisory Council for Civilian Defense, for appointment as Director I of Civilian Defense, City Engineer Waldorf was present to discuss this matter. Mr. Waldorf pointed out that, operating under the Commission-Manager form, the existing oity governmental organization in Bozeman closely parallels organization recommended for civilian defense and, in his opinion, civil defense organization should consist of proper expansion of the existing organization of city government rather than to superimpose another new and sf,ecial organization over it. He was therefore of the further opinion that the City Manager should be the Director of Civilian Defense. He stated that the Advisory Council will hold a meeting on January 11, 1951 and has requested that the City Co~nission, he, and the City Manager attend that meeting. Further action in this matter was deferred until after the proposed meeting of the Advisory Council. 475 476 Applications for Beer and Liquor Licenses The following applications for a beer license were presented; Reta.il ; Hotel Baxter Ralph's #1 Safeway Stores #4 Hotel Bozeman Ralph's #2 Safeway St 0 re s #195 Hotel Be.! timore Club: Elk's Lodge Eagles Lodge Gallatin Fost #l4 Wholesale: Nash-Finch Company Park Ice & Storage Company and the following applications for a liquor license were presented: Retail: Hotel Bozeman Hotel Baltimore Hotel Ba.xter Club: Elks's Lodge Gallatin Post #14 Eagles Lodge It was moved by CommissioHor Healy, seconded by Commissioner 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 Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. JPetition Favoring Revenue Measures The Commission stated they would not object to e petition of city employees to the members of the legislature urging the passage of revenue measures for cities and towns. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time. it was moved by Commissioner Secor, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the meeting adjourn and the m8tion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Secor and Commissioner Healy; those voting No, none. Attest: ~!~ C erk of the City Commission I I I