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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10.19.1937------ ----- -- Minutes of the City Council of Laurel October 19, 1937 The City Council of the City of Laurel met in regular session in the Council Chamber and was called to order by Yr. Conrad, President of the Council, at 7:30 otclock P. VT. October 19, 1937. Upon roll call the following aldennen answered present: Scoarse Conrad Thomson Vlooters Dr. I. N. Smith Gomer Law The minutes of October 5th were read and approved. 0. M. V°dold appeared before the Council asking for permission to extend private gas line from the grocery store to the Merchants Hotel. After discussion it was moved by Dr. Smith and seconded by Gomer permission be granted Tyr. Wold to lay the pipe. The motion carried, Mr. C. A. Duncan, Fire Chief, appeared before the Council stating that the New Deal Garage storing the fire truck would not be open at night during the winter, It was moved by Thomson and seconded by looters the matter be referred to the Fire Committee with authority to act. The motion carried. A letter from the Board of Fire Underwriters announcing reductions in fire insurance rates effective September 15, 1937, was presented and read. An application to the State Board of Equalization for refund of state license tax paid on 20451 gallons of gasoline amounting to $102.280 was presented and read for approval. It was moved by Dr.Smith and seconded by Thomson the application be approved. The motion carried. The Mayor arrived and presided. Mr. Moran, Calvert, Nutting, Dr. McCauley and Mr. Price, Chairman, representing the Commercial Club, appeared before the Council in regards to the Water Conservation meeting to be held in Billings, October 26th by the VJar Department Engineers to consider irrigation and flood control. Mr. Price suggested the city join in submitting proposals for drainage and protesting diversion of the Yellowstone river. After discussion it was iAoved by Conrad and seconded by Scoarse the Mayor appoint a committee, including himself, to meet with the Commercial club in regards to the matter. The motion carried. Thereupon, the Mayor appointed Conrad, Goner and Law to serve on the committee. This being the time set for receiving bids on water pipe and fittings, the City Clerk was instructed to open and receive all bids. Bids from the Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. and the American Cast Iron Pipe Co. were received. The Mayor referred the bids to the Purchasing Committee and Water Committee and declared a short recess. The committee reported back that due to the fact that the American Cast Iron Pipe Co. did not quote prices on precalked pipe the committee would like An extension of time to secure the quotations and that a special meeting be called when received, It was moved by Law and seconded by Wooters the committee be granted an extension of time and that the Mayor call a special meeting. The motion carried. An application for a permit by C. L. Morris to remodel and reconstruct frame warehouse by removing a shed on the north side of one building and building a room between present buildings of galvanized iron sheeting on Lot 11, Block 1, East Laurel was presented and read. It was moved by Dr. Smith and seconded by Wooters the permit be granted. The motion carried. After discussion it was ir_oved by Conrad and seconded by Scoarse the Water commissioner and City Attorney prepare a notice for bids for contract to lay water mains on First Avenue. Upon roll call all aldermen present voted aye except Law who voted no. The motion was declared passed. Mr. Vlooters asked for a leave of absence. It was moved by Law and seconded by Dr. Smith a leave of absence be granted Mr. VJooters. The motion carried, Minutes of the City Council of Laurel October 19, 1937 - continued - The City Engineer asked for permission to attend the Water Conservation meeting in Billings, October 26, 1937. It was moved by Conrad and seconded by Wooters permission: be granted the City Engineer. The motion carried. The matter of securing gravel from the County while the,crusher is located near Laurel was discussed. The City Engineer reported Tyr. Durland out of town and that he had received a bid from VT. lvl. Baker for hauling gravel for approximately y?14.00 per day. After discussion it was moved by Wooters and seconded by Dr. Smith the matter be referred to the Street Committee with authority to act. The motion carried. The City Treasurer reported that the Park and Police funds were low and asked what proceedure was desired. It was moved by Conrad and seconded by Thomson the warrants on, the Park Fund be registered. Upon roll call all aldermen present voted aye except Dr. Smith who voted no. The motion was declared passed. A bill from the Johnston Lumber Company for ?j5466.67 was referred to the Finance Committee and after due deliberation the committee reported back recommending the payment of the bill. It was moved by Law and seconded by Thomson the report of the Finance Committee be accepted and a warrant issued in the manner recommended by the Committee. The motion carried. It was moved and seconded we do now adjourn. The motion carried. City ler Approved this 2nd day of November, 1937. Y? y .Mayor. ATTEST: City ?.