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Home My WebLink About06/29/83~0970 #1120 #1163 #1302 +ape 3L~ Unapproved #0773 Minutes CITY 0 NCIL MEETING MINUT~.S C U C Regular meeting of the City Council of the ity of Bre Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth~S~., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, June 29, 1983 at 5:35 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Also present were: E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pa~hek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian, Russ Johnson, Mayor Dawkins, City Attorney Broughton and Deputy City Clerk Johnson. City Clerk McCluskey was on vacation. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and the invo- cation was given by Phil Drouin. Council President Anderson stated items ?A, B and C, and 8E and J were removed from the agenda and item D under the Consent Agenda will be considered separately. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of June 22, 1983. AB83-335 B. Bid Call Request/Banking Services. AB83-336 C. Contract Cancellation and Bid Call Request for Janitorial Services. AB83-337 E. Bid Award recommendation for Hydroseeding to Danson's Land- scaping in amount of $1,500, plus tax. Motion by E. Sturdivant and S. Horning to approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C and E, carried unanimously. D. Modify Bid Call for 2 vehicles for Wastewater Facilities.AB83-338 Deputy Clerk explained the original bid call was for 1983 models. Dealers indicated they are no longer accepting orders for 1983, as 1984 models are in production. With change.in the specs to 198~ models, the City can expect to take delivery in August. If purchased on State Centtact, City would not take delivery until January or February, and Wastewater has immediate need for the vehicles. Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to approve modification to Bid Call to specify 198~ model vehicles, carried unanimously. CLAIMS/VOUCHERS AB83-340 Claims and vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by C. Pachek and R. Johnson as of this date, the Council does approve for payment those claims as follows: Payroll in amount of $277,282.07 and PICA in amount of $10,070.16 for payroll period June 19, 1983 and vouchers 11116 through 11118 inclusive in amount of $28,108.14, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT of i Hall at llth & Warren and desire of occupants to re- locate. Y~y~_Drouin inquired about Forest Ridge Park caretakers'house. Mayor Dawkins stated t~ has been turne~ over to the Kitsap Action Program. ~LI~'~EcOGNITmON Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahen Dr., discussed increase in the water bills due to recent rate increas-. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed anticipated progress on the zoning ordinance and map due to additional Planning Department staff. Mr. Broughton asked Council to consider a Joint meeting to review changes. Ken Attebery, Planning Director requested this be placed on the July study session agenda. Mr. Anderson stated the July study session has been scheduled for the 18th due to July 4th holiday. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - HOME OCCUPATIONS AB83-341 Mr. Broughton and Leo Olney, City Treasurer, discussed current or- dinance as covered under two sections of the BMC, and stated this is a housekeeping measure. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE repealing Ord. 3517 pertaining to home occupations, carried unanimously. #1390 ~1~55 #1505 ~2530 #2583 #2700 #2762 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 1983 Page Two ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - TAX RATES FOR BINGO A883-342 Mr. Broughton discussed current ordinance having flat 10%. Amendment specifies 5% for first $10,000 and 10% over $10,000. This amendment is to conform with county bingo tax rates. Motion by R. Johnson and E. Sturdivant to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3670, Sec. 1, relating to gambling tax rates for bingo, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Drouin). ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - DATUM POINT A~83-343 Motion by P. Drouin and S. Horning to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE repealing Ord. 23 perta.ning to datum point, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 1975 - 1984 BUDGET PREPARATION GOALS/GUIDELINES A883-319 R. Johnson discussed standard practice of legislative branch of government to establish guidelines to direct administration in budget preparation. Mr. Mosely stated he agrees with the concept, and discussed his objections that the budget will specif- ically identify portions of requests, and felt funds cannot be used other than where specified. A. Anderson explained the City currently receives block grant funds and purpose of this resolution is to eliminate dependancy on these funds if they should no longer be available. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Sturdivant stated this is a guideline for administration and department heads in budget prepara- tion. Mr. Broughton discussed concerns regarding saving funds in one area and not being allowed to use these funds in another area. Mr. Adrian discussed researching other minicipalities and stated this is a common practice. Steve Perry, Data Processing Manager, discussed including a realistic dollar amount in the 10%. Motion by R. Johnson and J. Adrian to pass A RESOLUTION to estab- lish t~e City Council policies for the preparation of the 1984 City of Bremerton budget, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed (Mosely). RESOLUTION 1979 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING A883-322 Motion by C. Pachek and J. Adrian to adopte A RESOLUTION designat- ing a residential parking permit (zone 39), 900 block Cogcan, both sides, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 1978 - RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION REQUEST A883-344 Motion by S. Horning and B, Amo to pass A RESOLUTION setting out the date, time and place for a public hearing on William D. Stimson, right-of-way vacation for July 27, 1983, 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton WA 98310. Mr, Amo inquired as to location. Mr. Attebery stated he would provide a site map. Question called, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Drouin). Recess 6:32 until 6:43 p.m. USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUEST/SHOOTING COMPETITION A883-345 Motion by R. Mosely and E. Sturdivant approve use of Police Dept. shooting range for shooting competition for local law enforcement agencies, July 30th, 8:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m., carried unanimously. ACCEPT CONTRACT #2208/TIMBER SALE #1-82 A883-3~6 Bill Dully, Water Supt. discussed excellent pre-commercial thinning by Lincoln Log Thining. Bert Gegner inquired if profits from timber sales were considered prior to water rate increase? Mr. Duffy explained timber sale profits are considered in budget preparation. Motion by S. Horning and C. Pachek that Council accept contract no. ~ for timber sale #1-82 as complete, carried unanimously. ACCEPT CONTRACT #2320/TIMBER SALE #1-83 A883-347 Motion by P. Drouin and J. Adrian that Council accept contract no. 2320 for timber sale #1-83 as complete, carried unanimously. City Council Me~ Lng Minutes June 29, 1983 Page Three #3066 Tape aO ACQUISITION/COMPUTER TERMINALS, REMOTE PRINTERS & MODEMS AB83-348 Mr. Perry discussed necessary hardware to operate recently ur- chased I.P.M. software package. As various modules are impFemented, new user departments require the minimum hardware necessary to utilize the system. Mr. Perry discussed arranging through the City Treasurer a 3 to 4 year low interest loan to cover the cost of the equipment. Data Processing will rent equipment to user departments to recover initial cost and repay the loan, provide equipment maintenance and accumulate reserve funds for eventual upgrade or replacement of the equipment. The cost is not to exceed $25,000. Bert Gegner discussed recent purchase of I.P.M. and his objections to this additional purchase. Mr. Adrian discussed Council's aware- ness that purchase of hardware would be necessary. Motion by R. Mosely and J. Adrian to approve identifying specific hardware, in some cases result of bid, and negotiating for acquisi- tion of equipment to be reviewed and approved by Council when complete, carried unanimously. #0330 PUGET POWER EASEMENT/ANDERSON CREEK AB83-350 Motion by R. Mosely and S. Homing to approve easement to Puget Power to allow access to their underground service at Anderson Creek pump station, carried unanimously. #0351 REQUEST AMENDMENT TO ORD. 3840/1/4% EXCISE TAX AB83-351 In case of absence of one authorized signer, two are acceptable. Mandatory that Council President or designee be one of two to sign. Motion by J. Adrian and R. Johnson to direct the City Attorney to draft an amending ordinance, carried unanimously. #oaa7 SURPLUSING OF REAL PROPERTY AB83-352 Motion by R. Johnson and S. Homing to incorporate surplusing of real property administrative policies and procedures into the City's Policy and Procedures Manual, carried unanimously. #048a D.O.E. ESCAPE CLAUSE AB83-353 Richard Wild expressed concerns with eliminating the escape clause, and discussed option of payment in full rather than montly payments. Mr. Drouin discussed purpose of escape clause if bids came in above estimate; bids are approximately 25% below estimate. Mr. Olney stated issue of payment in full has not been addressed and discussed difficulty of establishing amount to allow for option of payment in full due to amount being based on consumption and usage. Discussion followed regarding possibility of lower sewer rates than originally estimated and bond sale rate. B. Broughton discussed the need to' provide D.O.E. with formal notice the City will proceed. Motion by P. Drouin and R. Mosely to formally notify D.O.E. the City will proceed with the Wastewater Facility project, carried unanimously. #1!l~ COUNCIL REPORTS R. Johnson stated the next Finance and Budget Committee meeting will be Tuesday, July 5th at 5:00 p.m. in Council offices. B. Amo discussed Planning Committee meeting with Ray Foley and Arvita Ohlde of the Park Dept. and Mayor Dawkins. They discussed duties of the Park Commission and Mr. Foley submitted a list of reasonable duties, which the committee will evaluate, and submit recommendations as to legal duties. P. Drouin discussed special council meetings on July llth and 25th regarding sewer plant and committee meeting on July 8th at 9:30 and 5:30. A. Anderson informed Council members he will be out of town from Thurs., June 30 through Mon., July 4, 1983. E. Sturdivant, Charter Amendment Committee, discussed forthcoming information on redistricting and Bremerton remaining Charter city or Charter Code city. S. Horning, Animal Control Shelter, discussed new sites and objectives. City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 1983 Page Four COUNCIL REPORTS CONTD E. Sturdivant made inquiry regarding reports of city vehicle use. Gil Johnson stated all departments have submitted reports and they have been submitted to Council. P. DFouin, Public Safety Committee, inquired of Mayor Dawkins if he had results on Manette Bridge handrail? Mayor Dawkins discussed installation of a chain link fence in lieu of a handrail. The Mayor also discussed the cost of resurfacing the bridge. Mr. Sturdivant discussed the hazards of the bridge during wet and freezing weather. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. APPROVED: