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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-07-09 5()O Bozeman, Montana July 9th, 1947 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, July 9th, 1947, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Those being present were Ma~'or Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, City IVianaa:er i.:iuinnell, Wal ter Ai tken and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were ha d to-wit: Themtnutes of the lAst regular session were read, and it was moved by Commis9ioner Lowe, seconded by Commiss ioner Sorenson tha t the minu te s be approved as read, and the mo- tion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye bejng Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Bids for Gravel stock pile The Manager stated that this was the time and place set for the opening of bids for a stock pile of approximately 5000 cubic yards of crushed gravel. The Manager stated that before the bids wsre opened he W01Jld like to explain to the bidders tha t the crushing should start wi thin thirty days and continue wi th01Jt undue interruption until the contract is com- pleted, and th8t the contractor may stock pile the curshed gravel immediately south of the present pit on much smoother ground. Paul Lee representing Edens and Lee and R. E. Malsor, representing the Standard Cons truction Company ste ted the y were agreeable to these stipu- lations as part of the call for bids. Whereupon, the call for bids was read, and it was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that trle bids be opened and the motion was carried by the following .iye and No vote; tho se voting Aye being Ma;yor Healy, CommissIoner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. The followin~ bids were opened and read: " E331 per cu. yd. for 5000 cu.yds. at City pit. 89t.~ per C1J. yd. for 5000 C1,l. yds. at City pit. 851 per cu. yd. at their pit 10 miles west of the City, & 75i per cu. yd. if taken dir- ectly from the bins. As the bid of the Gallatin Sand & Gravel Company did not comply with the call for Edens & Lee Standard Construction Co. Gallatin Sand & Gravel Co. bids, it was not considered. Paul Lee stated that his organization could start crushing wi thin ten d8Ys, whereupon it was ""oved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commiasioner Lowe that the bid of Edens and Lee be accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Low8; those voting No, none. Claim of Standard Construction Co. -- S.I.~. No. 343 The claim of the Standard Constr1.1ction Company for partial payment for work completed under their contract for Special Improvement District No. 343, in the amount of $3603.00 was presented and read. After examination of the claim, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the claim be allowed and a warrant drawn for its pay- ment and the motion was carrjed by the followin~ Aye and No vote; tbose voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenron and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Platting of Ground on North Seventh Nr. Paul Jones again appeared before the Commissior in regard to the platting of a tract of land on Seventh Avenue north of Durston Road. He reported that the land in ques- tion had been transferred to fifteen different buyers, and it seems that each buyer has his own idea regarding the plattine; of the tract. Mr. Jones f'tated that he was willing to chart his portion of the tract in accordance with the requirements of the law, and that he would submit a proposed plat at the next meeting for consideration by the City Commission. I I I I I I 501 Reports The following reports for the month of June, 1947 were presented and read: Cashier Cemetery Board Sanitary Inspector and the City Manager's Quarterly report for the quarter ending June 30th, 1947 was also presented and read. It was moved by CommiRsioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the reports be accepted and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the foll~ing Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Contract for Garbage Disposal The contract of Henry Suhr for the collection and disposal of garbage from the resi- dential section of the City was presented and read. It was decided that the contract be so drafted it can be cancelled after a thirty days notice any time after the first six months period, which begins, July 1st, 1947, whereupon, with the above correction, it was moved by Comm:i ssioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe tha t the contract be accepted and approved subject to the filing of the proper bond by Henry Suhr, and that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign the contract for The City of Bozeman, and the motion was carried by the followin~ Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commis- sioner ~orenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Request for Sidewalk on Sovth Church The Manager reported that Mr. B. H. Thomas, 411 South Churc~had requested that the City of Bozeman construct a sidewalk on the east side of Bogert's Grove to connect with the sidewalk on his property. He stated that the request would be referred to the City Engi- neer for an estimate on the cost. Additional Shop Space at City Yards The Manager stated that it was necessary to provide for additional storage space for Ci ty equipment, and explained the old buildings or sheds now in use should be replaced wi th prefabricated metal buildings. He stated further that if agreeable to the City Commission the call for bids wOlJld be prepared and presented to the Commission in the very near future. Leasing of Parking Lot from Laura Ketterer The leasing of the vacant lot on West Mendenhall owned by Laura Ketterer in BlOCk A, Tracy's Second AdcUtion was again discussed, and it was thought that this lot could give considerable more parking space on Mendenhall Street, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissi oner Sorenson tha t the lot be leased from Miss Laura Ke tterer and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting bye being MaYDr Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Additional Share in Mystic Lake Mayor Healy reported that Mr. W. W. WcLeod had offered to sell to the City one share of stock in the Mystic Lake Reservoir. The matter was taken under advisement. Adjournment There belng no further business to Come before the Commission at this time, it was moved b', Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissionp,r Sorenson that the meeting ad,journ and tbe motion was carried by the following Aye and No v6te; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commiss ioner Sorenson and Commis~, ioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Attest: ~~~ Clerk or the ommission Mayo