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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/83Tape 285 Side 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1983 Unapproved [nutes The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 5, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Acting Council President Anderson presiding. Those present were: E. L. Sturdivant Bill Amo Spencer Horning Jim Adrian Clyde Pachek Russell Johnson Roy Mosely Mayor Dawkins Art Anderson City Attorney Broughton Phil Drouin City Clerk McCluskey The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invoca- tion was given by Mr. E. L. Sturdivant. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - AB 83-1 Motion by S. Horning aad R. Johnson to nominate A. Anderson as Council President. Motion by E. Sturdivant and J. Adrian to nominate R. Mosely as Council President. Motion for A. Anderson carried as follows: 7 affirmative Motion for R. Mosely carried as follows: 1 affirmative Motion by P. Drouin and B. Amo to nominate R. Mosely as COuncil Vice President, carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK - AB 83-2 Motion by R. Mosely and B. Amo to confirm the appointment of Kathleen L. McCluskey as City Clerk, carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of December 28, 1982 minutes B. Application for Dance Hall License, Under 21 Club C. Request to Call for Bids for automotive parts. D. Request to seek proposals for recording equipment Motion by R. Johnson and E. Sturdivant to approve Consent Agenda items, carried unanimously. CLAIMS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as re- quired by RCW 42.24.090, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.244390, have been recorded on General Claims which have been made available to the Council. Motion by C. Pachek and B. Amo as of this date, the Council does approve for payment those claims as follows: Salary Fund for Dec. 23, 1982 in amount of $195,004.37; Salary Fund for Dec. 30,~ 1982 in amount of $108,408.96; FICA for Dec. 23, 1982 in amount of $9,683.39; FICA for Dec. 30, 1982 in amount of $5,165.48 and Retirees Payroll for Dec. 1982 in amount of $48,122.86, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Walterine Taylor inquired if there would be discussion regarding sewer problems. There was discussion regarding setting a date for sewer hearings. Pat Carey also discussed the need for sewer hearings. John Ramage Chairman of Board of Church of God in Gorst discussed increase in the church's water bill from $54 to $95 and stated the water is due to be shut off the following day. Mayor Dawkins stated this would be investigated and the water would not be shut off. City Council Minutes January 5, 1983 Page Two ORDINANCE, 1st ~eading, BUILDING INSPECTOR ~_ Clerk read first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 1119 which concerns the office of Building Inspector. B. Amo request- ed copies of prior ordinances along with the amendment in the future. E. Sturdivant questioned the elimination of the residency require- ment at this time. Response time requirements were discussed. The Clerk explained the method of accounting for Building Department receipts. The City Attorney stated he would supply a legal opinion on the residency requirement and the City Treasurer would be con- tacted for information regarding accounting procedures. Motion by E. Sturdivant and R. Mosely to table for one week. Under discussion, John Bates, Building Inspector discussed the problem with present method of recording Building Dept. receipts, that they do not show in the same place. He objected to deletion of residency requirement and stated that the currently appointed Bldg. Official does not reside in the City. He discussed the need to be immediately available. Question called on the motion to table, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1957 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT (_ZONE 35) Clerk briefly outlined background of action taken by previous City Commissioners. Motion by R. Mosely and P. Drouin, to adopt Resolution No. 1957 for Residential Permit Parking (zone 35), carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS - FIRE & POLICE PENSION BOARDS Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to nominate E. Sturdivant to Fire Pension Board, carried unanimously. Motion by J. Adrian and E. Sturdivant to nominate A. Anderson to Police Pension Board, carried unanimously. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE Motion by J. Adrian and P. Drouin to nominate E. Sturdivant to the Financial Committee, carried unanimously. KITSAP COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Motion by P. Drouin and R. Johnson to nominate A. Anderson and S. Horning to KCOG, carried unanimously. KITSAP COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM MotiOn by B. Amo and P. Drouin to nominate J. Adrian to KCAP, carried unanimously. POLICY AND PROCEDURE COMMITTEE Motion by P. Drouin and S. Horning to nominate R. Mosely, R. Johnson and J. Adrian to Policy and Procedure Committee, carried unanimously. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Motion by R. Johnson and J. Adrian to adopt sections 1 and 2 of Policy and Procedures Manual, with changes as discussed in the work study session. Discussion followed regarding additional sections being added and updates to the manual at a later~date. Motion was carried unanimously. Motion by J. Adrian and E. Sturdivant to radify all above appoint- ments, carried unanimously. PROPOSED ANIMAL TRAPPING ORDINANCE - AB 83-8 Bill Broughton stated this is being presented to Council because a citizen had requested an ordinance prohibiting animal trapping in the City. He stated there are state regulations controlling trapping and stated that several representatives o~ the trapping i~dustry are present to speak to this issue. tC~ Wendy Sailor, 2 5 Wheaton Way stated most cities h~ a ~miliar ring animals and dangers of traps to pets and chil~ ~nd in- humane conditions of traps. She stated she wo,- d be willing to take ca]Is and infc people other methods of ~ling with animals. #2100 #2206 #2312 #2356 Tape 286 Side 1 City Council Minutes January 5, 1983 Page Three PROPOSED ANIMAL TRAPPING ORDINANCE contd A member of Washington State Trappers Association discussed the types of traps used. Ronald Qualman, 1323 Bradley, discussed the need for trapping and types of traps, He discussed state regulations, training school for trapping and license requirements. He produced and demonstrated a leg hold trap. Andy Rodgers, Seabeck, stated he has been a trapper for 45 years and spoke against an ordinance prohibiting trapping. Carl Dugger, Wild Life Control Agent, discussed problems with wild animals regarding diseases, He gave statistics on incidents of rabies in relation to raccoon population. He discussed the necessity of eliminating animals on watershed lands in order to control pollution of the water. Tom Templeton spoke against an ordinance prohibiting trapping and distributed literature to Council Members from Washington State Trappers Association. Nancy McCord, Animal Control Officer, discussed the Animal Control Agency's role and stated Animal Control is equipped to handle this problem in a humane way, by lethal injection. Ms McCord stated an ordinance is not necessary. Shirley Van Hoover discussed public p~operty respon~ihilities~ Bea Peterson, Wheaton Way stated she is concerned with the humanehess of trapping. Dennis Sailor, Wheaton Way ~tated he feels the City should have an ordinance so trap ing can be controlled. Pat Carey stated the State Game Dept is t~ere to handle these problems. Council Members discussed trapping on private and public pro- perty. They discussed the role of the Game Department, and felt when there are problems the state or local animal control officers should be called. They discussed the need for rules for trapping on public property. Motion by E. Sturdivant and P. Drouin not to draft an ordinance prohibiting animal trapping in Bremerton until more evidence is shown for the necessity for an animal trapping ordinance, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEE TRANSFER - CAROLE SHREEVE - AB 83-9 Clerk read letter from former Mayor, Gene Nelson regarding request to transfer Carole Shreeve to the Fire Department. B. Broughton stated this is an administrative matter and should not be before City Council. He stated only appointments of administrative heads come before Council. A. Anderson stated in the past the Commissioners always voted on these matters. He discussed the reinstatement of the Fire Depart- ment secretary and employment of a person in that position. Council Members felt that this was not properly before the legislative body. Carol Shreeve discussed the history of her employment in the last year and the fact that she has gone before the Civil Service Commission with this request. Nona Lansberry, Civil Service Commission member, stated that the Commission informed Ms Shreeve if the Fire Department position opened up they would consider this matter. Motion by B. Amo and R. Mosely to direct this matter to the Civil Service Commission to make sure that all regulations have been followed, carried unanimously. City Council Minutes January 5, 1983 Page Four RECORDS RETENTION STANDARD - AB 83-10 Clerk explained Records Retention Requirements according to RCW 40.14.070 and WAC 414-24-050 and recommended option ~1 for re- cordings and #2 minutes. Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to approve option ~1 a uniform retention of all tape recordings and approval of #2 minutes, carried unanimously. ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY - AB 83-11 Clerk read letter from Charles Nall stating he would be willing to either lease the kennels and a 3 bedroom house for $1700 per month, or sell the property for $200,000 Duane Christensen, Police Chief stated animal control is now under the jurisdiction of the Police Department, the phones for animal control have been moved from the Mayor's office to the Police Department. Calls can be made 24 hours a day regarding animal problems. Mr. Christensen asked Council to delay decision regarding this property, until he has an opportunity to look at the budget. He stated he will have a proposal before Council in 4 weeks. Charles Nall, owner. of Fairhall Kennels, discussed the property and the City's need for a kennel. Clerk also read letters from Emanuel and Dorothy Justesen and Betty Parsons urging return to the Humane Society and protesting purchase of the Nall property because of the distance of 16 miles from downtown. Council Members discussed the offer and the distance of the pro- perty from downtown. Question was asked if an appraisal is required. B. Broughton stated state statute requires an appraisal be made. Motion by P. Drouin and E. Sturdivant to table for 4 weeks, carried unanimously. CONTINUATION OF BUS TRANSIT SERVICE - AB 83-12 Motion by J. Adrian and B. Amo to approve Continuation Agreement until January 10, 1983, carried unanimously. REPORTS Mayor Dawkins stated it has been an interesting 3 days, all Department Heads and employees have been cooperative. He congratulated the new Council on their first meeting. Bill Amo stated the Mayor's report should follow public recognition. Art Anderson asked the Clerk to make this change. E__L_L. Sturdivant discussed elimination of 500 parking spaces in the shipyard when the new power plant is built. Discussion followed regarding future parking problems. Mayor Dawkins stated the park and ride lots will probably be the way to solve parking in the future. BILLS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded~!on General Claims which have been made available to the Council. Motion by B. Amo and P. Drouin as of this date, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included in the Warrant Register further described as follows: Warrant No. 7589 through 7594 inclusive in the amount of $24,396.08, carried unanimously~ City Council Minutes January 5, 1983 Page Five REPORTS contd Council Members thanked the public for attendance at their first meeting and expressed their appreciation to Department Heads and employees for their assistance. B. Amo requested motion of the Council to provide an appropriate thank you to the people who worked to change the form of Govern- ment. A. Anderson appointed B. Amo to a committee to pursue the appropriate method of recognition. Adjourned at 8:20 P.M. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Cler'~ APPROVE: ART ANDERSON, Coun=il President