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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08.01.1922 (3) I? mr- i Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Laurel, Montana, August If 1922, The City Council of the City of Laurel met in regular session at the City Hall Tuesday evening, August 1, 19229 and was called to order at 8;00 P, 1, by Mayor Frank Aright. The following Aldermen were resent: Vordahl Richardson. 2ri ee Kenyon Hageman - too ld Clark .Absent: Knudsen, Quorum present, The minutes of the regular meeting of June 20th, the adjourned meeting of dune 28th and the adjourned meet- ing of June 30th, 1922, were read and upon motion duly seconded and carried were approved as read, The reports of the City Treasurer and City Clerk for the months of June and duly were read and approved. The bills for the month e f duly were referred to the Committee on.Finance and after due deliberation., the Committee reported back recommending the payment of the fol- lowing bills# Frank Wright ? 40,00 Fels Vordahl 6.00 H. H. Clark 6.40 B, B. Hageman. 6*00 H. D. Kenyon 6,00 H, 0. Knudsen. 6.00 B. L. Price 6.00 R. A. Richardson 6100 0. M. Wald 6.00 City Water Dept. 312.84 City Water Dept, 36.42 Turner H. Early 50.00 T. A. Rigaey 250.00 Jake Kifer 150= .Mont. Power Co. 502.65 M. S, T. & T. Go. 18,50 Y'stone' Garage 31.40 Conrad OstwalA 6125 Olaf Nelson 25,00 0. 0.. Bundy 125,40 Vera Sturm 110.00 A. L. Garvey 41.65 G. W. Vineyard 545.00 Henry Herbert 4.50 Holmes' Lbr. Co, 6,70 Harry E. Schepps 2.80 A. G. Todd 60.00 E. W. Snyder` 34.00 John. Gary 9,00 George Lonne 9000 Peter Krone 6,00 Otto Bundy 6100 Reese Price 6000 Jack Rees 6100 Geo. Mi.kels 6.00 Bill Fenton 6.00 B, Roach 3,00 E. Westbrook 3,00 0. F* Edwards 3.00 Tom Gary 3.00 City of Billings 23,40 G. E. Settergren 28.75 Laurel Suto Supply Co 9.75 Henry Kaiser 151085 Laurel Trading Co, '26.65 A. D. Wallizer 4,00 Roy Jones 3,00 Crane & Ordway 34.90 City Water Dept, 87.32 J. d. Burley 146,00 Jacob Kaiser 50.10 0. E, Gilbreath 250,00 Sande Drug Co 19.45 L. C. Lauman 5100 P. L. Krone 9.00 Harry Penninger 15.75 J. J. Burley 68900 Leo more 10095 WM. Fly 214.45 Laarel Outlook 101.55 It was moved and seconde d that the report of the Committee be' adopted and the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants upon the proper fund in payment of the bills allowed. The mo tion carried, A petition was filed which was signed by a number of persons in the Fourth Ward requesting the City Counc il to e$pell Nels Vordahl from the Ci ty Council on the account of his attitude toward the strike situat ion.. After some discussion and the opin- ion of the City Attorney that a member could net be expelled without charges of misconduct of office, It was mov ed by Price and seconded by Clark that the petition e a o © ?( call all Aldermen present voted aye except Richards ©n vd who no The motion.earried. This being the time set for receiving bids in Special Minutes of the Citv Council of Laurel Improvement District No, 53, the Clerk was instructed to open and read all bids submitted. After the reading of the bids sub- mitted, the Mayor referred the same to a Committee consisting of Kenyon, Price and Hageman. After computation, the Committee reported back as follows; McElroy and Clark, concrete paving Marren Const. Co,, Bitiilithic having Wickham Bros. & Sehwieger, concrete $49,900.24 3,bCoircrafc ?%ha 6i Ld6, zg' 60,0327.68-3b ?3d r/?tr.Y.ad „ 38 iys ?1 sy, 8:.1 s, 46,922.47 McLaughlin & OiNeit 489974.30 It vas moved by Wold and seconded by Hageman that the contract be awarded to Wickham Bros, & Schwieger for concrete paving for the amounts 'of the items specified in the bid and that the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with Wickham' Bros. & Sehwieger for the construction of the improvements in said District, provide.*, that the same be approved by the State Highway Commission. 1ehe motion carried. This being the time set for the opening of bids and awarding of the eontract in Special Improvement Distridt No. 54, the Mayor called for the bids on file. The same were then open- ed in the presence of the Council and were read by the Clerk, the same being as follows: Me]'saugllin.g & O'Neil, vitrified pipe 416,926000 Concrete pipe 17, 767 *94 Wickham Bros. & Schwi.eger, vitrified pipe 169036,20 concrete pipe No bid. F. E. Evans Const. Co,, vitrified pipe i5,019160. concrete pipe No bid, E, Lindstrom, vitrified pipe 15,962.92 concrete pipe 1, 7, 310.50 Y M. F. Kiley, vitrified pipe No bid. concrete pipe 15,430010 The bids were, by the Mayors referred to a Committee consisting of Clark, told and Richardson. After computing the figares, the Committee reported back to the Council that the F, E, Evans Construction Company had submitted the lowest bid for vitrified pipe and that Maurice F. Kiley had submitted the lowest bid for concrete pipe and left to the deliberation of the Council far- ther actions in the matter. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Price and seconded by Alderman. Kenyon that the con- tract for the work and improvements in Special Improvement his- tract No, 54 be awarded to the F. E. Evans Construction Company at the amount set out in his said bid and that the Clerk and for be authorized to enter into a contract for the same. The motion carried, This being the date fixed for the hearing and passing upon protests against the creation, of Special Improvement Dis- trict No, 55, the Mayor called fbr the protests on file. The Clerk reported that no such protests had been received and pro- dueed proof of _pub3ieation and mailing of notices as required by the Resolution of Intention., whereupon, it was moved and seconded that there being no pretests filed that the Council proceed to the creation-of said District. The motion carried. t i RESOLUTION NO. 261 Being a resolution creating Special Improvement District Ro. 55 of the City of Laurel, designating the boundaries thereof as defined by Resolution No. 256 and referring to said.' Resoluti..on, same being the Resolution of Intention _to create said District was presented: and read. After some discussion, it :was referrea to a Committee consisting of Fold, -Richardson and 'Kenyon vfhe reported back recommending the passage of said Resolution. It was moved and seconded that the report, of the. Oommittee be a- -qz and that the unanimo consent and vote. of the Council he had to, place Resolution, He, 261" upon its immedi ate passage. Upon roll. call, all. Aldermen present voted eye, It ;was than,.. `moved anVteconded that Resolution No 261 be passed. anal:. a- dopted Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye and the said Riisolntion was declared passed and adopted. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel ORDINANCE NO. 243 Being an Ordinance providing for the receiving of,b ids and the 3.etti.ng of a contract for the construction of improvements in Special Improvement District No, 55 was presented and read. After some discussion., ,it was referred to a committee consisting of Price, dark and Wold, After due deliberation, the Committee reported back recommending its immediate passage, It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be adopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place Ordinance No, 243 on its immediate passage. Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye. It was moved and seconded that Ordi- nance No, 243 be passed and adopted. Upon roll call, all Alder- men present voted afire and the said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted, i This being the date fixed for the hearing and passing upon protests against the creation of Special Improvement Dis- trict No, 569 the for called for the protests on file, The Clerk reported that no such protests had been received and pro- duced proof of publication and mailing of notices as required by the Resolution of Intention, whereupon,, it was mowed and seconded that there being no protests filed that the Council proceed to the creation of said District, The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO, 262 Being a resolution creating Special Improvement District No, 56 of the City of Laurel, designating the boundaries thereof as defined by Resolution No, 257 and referring to said Resolution, same being the Resolution of Intention to create said District,. was presented and read. After some discussion, it was referred to a Committee consisting of Wold, Richardson and Kenyon who reported back recommending the passage of said Resolution. It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be a- dopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place Resolution. No, 262 upon its immediate passage. Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye, It was then moved and seconded that Resolution No. 262 be passed and a- dopted, Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted afire and the said Resolution was declared passed and adopted, ORDINANCE NO, 244 Bung an Ordinance providing for the receiving of bids and the letting of a contract for the construction of improvements in Special Improvement District No, 56 was presented and read, After some discussion, it was referred to a Committee consisting of Price, Clark and Weld, after due deliberation., the Committee reported back recommending its immediate passage, It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be adopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place Ordinance No, 244 upon its immediate passage. Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye, It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No, 244 be passed and adopted. Upon, roll call all Aldermen present voted aye and the said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted„ This being the date fixed for the hearing and passim upon protests against the creation of Special Improvement Dis- trict No, 57, the Mayor called for the protests on file. The Clerk reported that no such protests had been received and pro- duced proof of publication and mailing of notices as required by the Resolution of Intention, whereupon, it was moved end seconded that there being no protests filed that the Council proceed to the creation of said District, The motion carried, RESOLUTION NO, 263 Being a resolution creating Special Improvement District No,, 57 of the City of Laurel, designating the boundaries thereof as defined by Resolution No, 258 and referring to said Resolution, same being the Resolution of Intention to create said District, was presented and read. After some discussion, it was referred to a, Committee consisting of Wold, Richardson and Kenyon who reported back recommending the passage of said Resolution. It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be a- dopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place Resolution No, 264 upon its immediate assage,? Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted afire. It wag then moved and seconded that Resolution No, 263 be passed and a- dopted, Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted afire and the said Resolution was declared passed and adopted, M? i letting of a contract for the oonstraetion, of improvments in Special Improvement District No, Or was presented and read. After some discussion, it was referred to a 0gmmittee consisting of Pries-, Clark and Wold. After due deliberation the Committee reported back recommending its immediate passage,; It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be adopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council_ be had to place Ordinance Ro, 2-44.11pon. its immediate passage, Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye. It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No.. 244 be; passed and adopted, Upon, roll call, all Aldermen present voted afire and the said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted, This being the date fixed for the hearing and passing upon pretests against the creation of Special Improvement Dism, triet No. 589 the Mayor called for the protests on file. The - Clerk reported that no such proteate had been received and pro- duced prpaf of publi,eation and mailing of notices as required by the Resolution of Intention, whereupon, it was moved and seconded that there being no protests filed that the Council proceed to the creation of said District*' The mention carried. RESOLUTION NO, 264 Being a resolution creating Special Improverwn.t District No 58 of the City of bauxel, designating the boundar ®e thereof as- defined byr Resolution No, 259 and referring to said Resolution, same bein ' the Resolution of g Intention to create said District , ? was presented and read. After some- discussion., it eras 'referred to a Committee consisting of Wold, Richardson and Kenyon who reported back recommending the passage of said Resolution. It was.moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be a- dopted, anal, that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place Resolution. No. 264 'upon its immediate passage, upon roll call.,, all aldermen. present voted aye, It was then moved. and seconded that Resolution No. 264 be passed and a- &opted, Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye and the said Resolution was declared passed and adopted, ORDINANCE N09 246 Being an Ordinance providing for the receiving of bids and the letting of a contract for the constru.ation of improvements _in. Special Improvement District No. 58 was presented and read. I After some discussion, it was referred to a Committee consisting Of Price, Clark and Fold. After due deliberation the Committee reported back recommending its?? immedia=te passage,' It was moved and seconded that the report of the CQl.ttee be adopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the auncil be had _to place Ordinance B'o. 246 upon its immediate passage, Upon roll call, all' Aldermen present voted aye_, It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No. 246 be passed and adopted. Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted afire and the said Ordinance was declared -passed and adopted, This being the date fixed for the hearing and pass-ing upon protests against the creation of Special Improvement Dis- triet R©..599 the Mayor called for the protests on file. The ? Clerk reported that no such protests had been received and pra- dueed proof of publication and mailing of notices as required J by the Resolution of Intention, whereupon., it was moved and saeon.ded that there being no protests - filed that the Couneil proceed to the erea.tion of said District. The motion carried. RESOLUTION m 265 Being a resolution creating Special Improvement District No, 59 of the City of La-drel, devignetinng the boundaries thereof as defined: by Resolution- No 260 and referring to said Resolution, same being. the Res olut ion of Intention to create said District, was presented ,and read:.. After some discussion, it was referred to'a Committee consisting; of Wald; Richardson and Kenyon who reported back recormending the passage of said Resolution. It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be a- JJ. , dopted. and that the :unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place Resolution No,. 265 upon its immediate passage, J Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye. It was then moved and seconded that Resolution No. 265 be passed and a- dopted. Upon roll. call, all Aldermen . present voted., aye and the said Resolution was declared passed and adopted, I,, Minutes of the City Council of Laurel After some discussion of the growth of weeds along. the sidewalks, it was moored by Alderman Clark and seconded by Alderman Hager that the Mayor publish notice in the Laurel Outlook requiring the property holders to cut the weeds, The motion carxied, After reviewing the City•Treasurer's.report, it was stated that the Chief of Police had failed to remit to the Treasurer $15,00 on the dog tax collection. It was. moved. by Clark and seconded by Hagem,an that he be instructed to report in full `immed tely or tender his resignation by the next regular Cou#eil Meeting. The motion carried. A contract drawn by the Northern Pacific Railway Company whereby.the ity agreed to relinquish any claim they might have on a disputed strip sixty feet in width on the south side of Mail. Street between. First Avenue and Alder Ave- nue, designated. on max attached thereto, was presented and read.. After due deliberation, it was moved by Price and seconded by V©rdah.l that the Mayor and City Clerk be instruct- ed to sign=) the oontraet referred to, effective August 1, 1922. The motion-carried. The Clerk reported that a bill of lading had been (...m. received for the jail doors and window grating, . It was moved by Hageman., and seconded by Clark that the Clerk be instructed to publish notice calling for bids for the construd'tion of the jail. The motion carried. It was moved anal seconded that the Mayor appoint a Committee to make recommendation for the tax levy in order that a resolution for that purpose might be prepared for the next regular meeting of the City Council. The motion carried. Thereupon the Mayor appointed Vordahl, Price and. Wold.. ORDINAN CE NO. 249 Being an ordinance providing for the continuing, creation and reviving of a fund to be known as the "Garbage Fund of the City of Laurel" was introduced and read and was. thereupon referred, by the Mayor, to a Committee consisting of Richard.- son, Kenyon and Clark with the request that they make a report thereon. After some discussion, the Committee reported back recommending that the said ordinance be passed immediately, It was moved and seconded that the report of the Committee be adopted and that the unanimous consent and vote of the Council be had to place OrdinaAee No. 249 on its immediate passage, Upon roll call, alb Aldermen present voted ,aye, It was moved and seconded that Ordinance No, 249 be now passed anal adopted, Upon roll call, all Aldermen present voted aye and said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted,: It was moved and seconded that we do now adjourn, The motion carried., Approved this 4 LL r r•