HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/30/12 Bremerton,Washington, September 3oth 1912.
Regular meeting of City Council called to order by Mayor Mehmer at 8.00 o'elock,p,
p,m. Present Councilmen Carter ,Urban;Wize,MeGlothlen,Calkins and Foss, also City
Attorney.Engineer,and Treasurer.
Minutes of previous session read and approved.
Letter read from Mr Fred Zimmerli stating that tenants had to keep his building in
Sanitary condition; referred to Health and Sanitation committee.
From Wm Ross asking permission to operate club rooms,with buffet in connection,
Motion'by McGlothlen and Carter to indefinately postpone; carried.
Street and alley committee reported that obstruction had been removed from street
at Ninth and Broadway.
Motion by McGlothlen and Carter that owner of propertyy at Sixth and Veneta be
notified to remove a stump which is liable to fall on sidewalk; carried.
Fire, Light and Water committee reported that several windows were broken at hose
house #2 and #3,and the matter was referred to Building committee.
Fire,Light and Water committee also reported that they bad duly considered the
question of a new bell for hose house #3 and recommended that further action be defer
red until the matter of installing a fire alarm system had been investigated, and
the matter was referred back to the committee for further investigation.
Motion by Foss and Calkins That the Mayor be instructed to correspond with the
Bremerton - Charleston Light and Fuel C6.relative to the City's option for the pur-
chase of the Company's plant; carried,on roll eall,all members voting Aye.
Mr Sims made application for permission to build a dwelling on his Highland Ave.
property,and on motion of Carter and MoGlothlen request was granted.
Building committee submitted a letter from Mr R.M.Warfield in which that gentle-
man gave his opinion of the plans for warehouse on municipal wharf and suggesting
some minor changes,and on motion of Carter and MoGlothlen changes were adopted.
Attorney was instructed to draw contract with Contractor Bogart for adjustable
slip on municipal wharf,at the price agreed to by Engineer.
Mr Flieder having been called out of the City on business *hieh would probably
detain him some months,and having filed his resignation with the clerk,same was
by motion of McGlothlen and Urban duly accepted.
Clerk submitted statement of payments in Local Improvement District #55 which
showed a balance due contractor amounting to $2060.59 and on motion same was ordered
paid.
Ordinance #427 was read,being an ordinance repealing ordinance #424.
Motion by Calking and Urban to approve as read carried on roll call,i� all membe
era voting Aye. J
Clerk read Ordinance 428 by title,same being an ordinance ratifying and confirm-
ing a loan of $15000.authorized by special election held in the City of Bremerton
on December 6th 1910,under and in pursuance of ordinance #373,directing the issuance
of bonds therefor,providing for the form and details of such bonde.providing for the
delivery of such bonds and providing for the payment of the principal and interest
thereof.
Motion by Urban and Foss to pass ordinance as read; carried on roll call all
members voting Aye. +
Mr Bryan as attorney for Mrs Mary M.Brown asked that she be given a little time
in which to pay the costs,and Motion by Carter and Calkins to grant request;oarried.
Mr M1 liavacca reported that Perkins and Company had refused to accept the City's
warrant #7 issued to the contractor in the Paving district except said contractor
would sign a note to them for the amount of the warrant.
Motion by Foss and Carter that clerk notify Perkins and Co.that all warrants
when properly indorsed,must be cashed by them without further security; carried on
roll call,all members voting Aye.
Motion by Urban and Carter that attorney draw agreement between Perkins and Go.
and the City relative to the sale of bonds; carried.
Motion by Carter and Calkins that bids be opened for Park and Warren Avenues
sewer; lost on roll call as follows;Carter and Calkins,Yes. 9Vban �" t
and Foss,Noo and on motion of Urban and McGlothlen the matter was laid over for one
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week.
Clerk read Engineer's estimate of cost of opening up Warren from Ninth Ave to
Dye's inlet amounting to $2.84 per front foot or $13972.88 for total job. filed.
Clerk read report of Police judge for September and same was referred to Finance
committee.
Motion by Carter and Calkins that 8 hours constitute a days work on all city con-
tracts, carried on roll call all members voting Aye.
Motion by McGlothlen and Urban to appoint T.O.Buffington as councilman to fill h
the unexpired term of Mr Flieder; carried on roll call as follows,Carter and Calkins
No. Urban,Wize,MeGlothlen and Foss Yes.
Motion by Carter and McGlothlen to approve the following bills; carried.
R,Y,Warfield $20. P.S.Turner $4.70.F.W.Rooney $97.25.P.F.Lent $23.70.F.M.Arnold $90.
J.W.Bryan $75.E.J.McCal1 $72.70 Dr Holmes $20.WmKing $17450'F.Melzer $15.H.Frese $15
Silas Smith $6, Bremerton Iron Wks $18.75 M.Jariel $12.50 H.Renn $90.H.Klore $90. ;
R.R.Black $100.Brem.Hdwe.Co.$1.50 S.H.Berry $162.65 C.Casad 40. D.Dunlap $20. Reed
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Walwrth $21.R,A $4
�ualheim 4.47 E.Lofthus $1.89 W.J.Thompson 135. Miss Phillips $40
W.O.Bulette $2090.59. H.H.Walkinton $56. L.L.Lent $1000.00J.S.K nyon $1000.00.
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Minutes of September 30,1912. (page 2)
The matter of widening Warren Agenue,Ralph,Evelyn,and Nelson.streete was
discussed at length and was referred to Street and Alley committee to make
investigation during the week,and at the request of the chairman °of the committee
the Mayor instructed the Engineer assist the committee.
Motion by Foss and Carter that the Treasurer be instructed to open up on his
books an account known as the "Wharf fund" and that all warrants for wharf enpend.
itures be issued against that Fund and all receipts credited to it; carried.
Motion byUrban and McGlothlan to adjourn; carried.
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Engineer made report showing progress of work in District #59 which was
ordered filed.
Engineer recommended that steps be taken to open Bay View Street west of
Park Avenue. 'Some of the property owners being willing to deed to the City
land necessary. The Mayor promised to take the matter up with the school
board and the Street and Illey Committee were instructed to intervies the
abutting property owners,
Mr, Foss called attention to the fact that sewer should be installed on Union
Street and Seventh Street between Park and {barren at this time as the work
could be done at consierable less expense while the streets were being graded.
Council advised Mr. Foss to bring in petition from property owners who would
be benefited by improvement.
Treasurer's report for September was read and referred to Finance Committee.
Report was received from Supt. of Ivy Green Cemetery and was referred to
Finance Committee.
Clerk read the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton,that it is the
sense of this body that upon the removal of the County Seat from Port Orchard
to Bremerton,the City Council will deed to Kitsap County,Washington, for
building purposes,its property, consisting of two lots on Fourth Street where
the City Hall is now located, and will call an election for the issuance of
bonds in the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to be applied towards the erection
of a building for the joint use of the County and City as a Court House and
City Hall to be constructed on plans and specifications to be approved jointly
by the board of County Commisioners and the Mayor and Committee of the City
Council. In consideration pf the deeding of said property and the voting of
said bond, by the City of Bremerton, the City is to have the use of a proport-
ionate share of the building space for City Hall purposes.
Motion by Urban and Foss to adopt resolution as read. Carried on roll call,
all members voting "Aye ".
Motion by Urban and McGlothlen to pay bills as follows,garried;B. Zanoni
$1$ & Murray $42.24; Reed Wolworth $48.35; Bremerton Transfer Co. i9;
T. Y. Ri pey $15; Bremerton - Charleston Bight & Fuel Co.,$l88.5O;P.F.Lent #26,70;
Wm. King §17.50; Frank Smith $49.85; R.'0, Qualheim $23.19;Frank H. Knap $2.50;
C. Casad $23.62;Dan Dunla $7.50; Thos. Discoll,Jr. $8.75; Frank Melzer 11000.00; 15; P.S.
Turmer $14; B:F.Harrison, 26.10;F; W. Moore $56.20;L.L.Lent,Dist. #59,
J: S. Kenyon,District #58, 2000,00 ;Bremerton Water Co. $7.90;Emil Johnson $400.00;
Clerk presented bids on Park Avenue sewer and Warren -Ninth Ave. Sewer from
the following contractors: Dan'l Johanson ,L.L.Lent,L.Y.Stayton,Frank S.Nisho,
R. Aggassiz and International Contract Co., xkkxkx &t J axhataaxaa=dxxiwzKx=taxasdx
Motion by Carter and McGlothlen to open bids as presented. Carried.
Bids were opened and read and on motion of Foss and McGlothlen Were referred
to Street and Alley* Committee and Engineer for computation,to report to Council
at next regular meeting, Carried. 1.
Mtion by Foss and Buffington that building Inspector be instructed to inspect
construction of warehouse on Municipal'Wharf at regular fees as Provided by
building Ordinance. Carried.
Motion by Urban and Carter to adjourn. Carried.
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City Clerk.
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ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON
FOR THE YEAR 1913 AS ADOPTED BY THE CI'CY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7th.1912
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS
Liquor Licenses $12500.00
Police Court 1000.00
Mslns. Taxes 600.00
Dog Taxes 200.00
Park Rents 160.00
Bldg.& Plmg. Insptg. 500.00
Municipal Tax bevy 8208.00
Interest on Deposits 400.00
Total Receipts C.E.Fund $23568.00
Library Tax Levy (1 mill) 912.00 <<
Park Tax Levy (1 mill) 912.00 y
Total Estimated Receipts $25392.00
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES.
Salaries 1100.00
Supplies & Hydrants 750.00
Fire Dept. New Hydrants 400.00
Total 2250.00
Repairs and Crossing 600.00
Street Cleaning 400.00
Streets & Alleys Wages 1500.00
Lighting 2400.00
Total 4900.00
Salaries (Officers) 4000.00
Police Judge Fees 280.00
Police Dept, Supplies 300.00
Offivial Printing 250.00
Meals for prisoners 100.00
Total 4900.00
Salaries 275.00
Health Dept.. Printing & Supplies 75.00
Total 350.00
Salaries 1920.00
Engineer's Dept.. Incidental 100.00
Total 2020.00
Salary 900.00
Clerk's Dept. Stationary & Postage 100.00
Total 1000.00
Salary 1080.00
Treasurer's Dept. Stationary & Postage 125.00
Total 1205.00
Salary 900.00
Atty's Dept. Stationary & Supplies 25.00
Postage & Incidentals 100.00
Total 1025.00
Bldg.& P1mg.Insptg. Inspeation Fees 600.00
Total 500.00
Interest on Warrant
Indebtedneds 1050.00
State's per tentage of
Liquor Licenses 1250.00
Feed for horses 500.00
Horseshoeing & repairs 150.00
Miscellaneous Exp. Fuel for City Buildings 50.00
Auditing Books 200.00
Office Expense 450.00
Election Expense 500.00
Local Improvement Expense 500.00
Care of Indi�.ent Poor s 200.00
To apply on yiarrant indebtednes568.00
Total 5418.00
Salary& Maintenance 9 , 18.00
Library Expense Total 912.00
Maintenance 720.00
Park Expense Lights 192.00
Total 912.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSE. $25392.00