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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/83~0069 ~0086 #0096 ;~0115 rare 9~ Unapproved ;i0045 Minutes c~rY couNciL MEETING M~NUTES (~B~'~ December 14, 1983 ~i~D 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, December 14, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin and Russell Johnson, Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Councilman Bill Amo was absent and Councilman Jim Adrian entered the meeting later. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Phil Drouin. Mr. Anderson stated items 9C and tOB were removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of November 30 and December 7, 1983. AB83-642 B. Bid award recommendation for concrete products to Bremerton Concrete Products as to specifications at the discount from list price of 10% for the period January 1 through December 31, 1984. AB83-643 C. Bid award recommendation for liquid petroleum (propane gas) to Buckeye Gas Products at the discount amount of 12C per gallon for the period January 1 through December 31, 1984. AB83-644 Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve the consent agenda items A, B and C, carried unanimously. INFORmaTIONAL ITEMS AB83-645 Claims for damages were submitted from Darlene Stremel, James L. Fitzwater, Randy W. Lout and James F. Johnson. All claims have been sent to appropriate departments and insurance broker. CLAIMS AB83-646 Claims a~dited and certified by Darlene Herrmann 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 Salary Fund in amount of $287,276.82 and PICA in amount of $11,119.60 for payroll period December 4, 1983, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor's proclamation proclaiming 1983-1992 "The Decade of Disabled Persons" was read and presented to Jean Jackson, Chairperson for the disabled. Mayor Dawkins stated the art work in the main floor showcase is the handiwork of Ms Jackson. Mayor Dawkins discussed the Downtown Redevelopment Water Front Task Force investigating the possibility of bringing the USS Oklahoma City to Bremerton. The Mayor extended Christmas greetings from Japanesse exchange students. Mayor Dawkins requested a 60 day delay for the Planning Commission Hearing on the animal control building to enable the Engineering Department to survey the area. Motion by S. Horning and E. Sturdivant to grant a 60 day delay, carried unanimously. Mayor Dawkins discussed free 4 hour parking for the next two week ends, at the Craven Center parking lot on Pacific Ave. between Burwell and 4th Streets. Mr. Drouin inquired about disabled parking at the Sheridan Building. Mayor Dawkins responded the Street Dept. will look into this when all emergency matters have been handled. Mr. Johnson questioned the source of funding for the pamphlet on downtown re- development that is being distributed by businesses and in city hall. Mayor Dawkins stated this has been paid for by the task force committee. Mr. Sturdivant felt the pamphlets should not be made available in city hall as the Council has not made a decision. Mr. Johnson expressed concern with the cost of bringing the USS Oklahoma City to Bremerton. ~0371 z~OA02 #0779 ~0907 City Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 1983 Page Two ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton stated the parking study is proceeding. Mr. Broughton discussed having the erosion and right-oE-way ordinances before Council in the near future. Mr. Broughton stated they are still waiting to go to trial on the Gold Mountain GoIf Course. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Wayne Caldwell, Business Manager for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #631, questioned the recent hiring of the Building Official and requested that the probation period be extended until all parties are satisfied or that he be removed from the job. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Dr., inquired if City officials are still working on an elevator for City Hall? Mayor Dawkins discussed Engineering's efforts in drafting specifications and receipt of jobs bill monies. The city will seek bids when the specifications are complete. Ms Taylor publicly thanked the Mayor and his secretary for doing a good deed for a needy person, and wished everyone tlappy Holidays. Isaac Soriano discussed his concerns with cost to property o~rners for the doomtown redevelopment project~ Jean Jackson discussed the National Organization of Disabled, and the city hall TTY machine with an interpretor to enable the deaf to use the tele- phone for city business. Ms Jackson read a letter from Tacoma's Mayor regarding the effectiveness of the TTY machine. Glenn Vockrodt, Bremerton Area Council of Neighborhoods, discussed the recent Civil Service Commission meeting and felt the Commission cannot have a closed session. Mr. Vockrodt suggested that due to the closed session, Council reject the appointment of the Fire Chief when it is submitted. RESOLUTION 1999 - INCREASE DOE FUNDING TO SEW]ER TREATMENT PROJECT AB83-649 Motion by P. Drooi~ and C. Pachek to pass A RESOLUTION requesting the Washington State Legislature increase the amount of State DOE funding to City Sewer Treatment Projects. Mr. Johnson suggested passing with the Mayor's concurrence. Motion amended by R. Johnson and P. Drouin to read "with the Mayor concurring". Question called on the amendment, carried unanimously. Question called on the main motion as amended, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - 1984 BUDGET AB83-653 Mr. Johnson thanked the Mayor and staff for their dedication and long hours involved in the budget preparation. Mr. Johnson discussed a number of issues to be addressed at the time of second reading. If B&O Tax is increased, revenues should be set aside for one time capital improvements and/or maintenance. On departmental basis, no more than 10% of any category may be moved to an- other without Council approval. Limit the number of personnel to those positions identified in the budget. In the event there are "extra funds", Council will appropriate expenditures. Bert Gegner expressed concern with the manner in which the budget will be balanced. Leo Oln~y, City Treasurer, discussed the ordinance as presented in terms of revenue. Extra personnel and second rescue vehicle have been eliminated. There will be n6 transport charge. Increase B&O Tax for 3 quarters (9 months). Swimming Pool rates will be increased. Long term parking increased from 10C to 20C. Utility tax on natural gas to increase from 2% to 4%. Mr. Drouin discussed swimming pool fee increase to bring in line with other municipalities Mr. Johnson discussed items that have been not been eliminated. Defibilator for rescue vehicle. Reroofing of Sheridan Park Community Building. Check Investigator Micrographics filing equipment. City Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 1983 Page Yhree ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - 1984 BUDGET CONTD Engineering Technician Administrative Support Assistant for the Police Department. Reroofing of City Hall, Fire Tower and Fire Station #1. Funds set aside for Grant Contractor. Evidence Technician for the Police Department. Funds for better advertising and testing in Personnel. Portable radios for Police Department and Masks for Firefighters. Part-time Risk Manager. One new Firefighter and one new Police Officer. Mr. Johnson discussed possible need to.reopen the budget midway through 1984 due to necessary adjustments. Mr. Sturdivant emphasized that the budget is not "set in concrete" and adjustments can be made. Discussion followed re- garding items B&O increase will cover, and method and variations of distribu- tion. Motion by R. Johnson and R. Mosely to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton approving and adopting the financial budget for the several funds of the City Government the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 1984, and appropriating the amounts set forth in said budget to each fund in accordance with RCW 35.33.075, and prior to second reading, statement clearly defining personnel, B&O Tax, moving of funds, and any excess funds. Mr. Gegner expressed concern regardin~ slary increases for employees, and felt the B&O increase should not be limited to 9 months. Question called, carried unanimously. Recess 6:25 until 6:40 p.m. Mr. Adrian arrived at this time. ~1810 HEARING - TO CONSIDER SURPLUSING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY AB83-647 This hearing is for the purpose of determining if city owned property located on Sipes Lane, just off Brownsville Highway, three miles north of the city limits shall be declared surplus to the city's needs. This hearing was advertised and posted as required by law. There were no objections in re- sponse to Mr. Anderson's standard conflict of interest question. Kay Wilson, Asst. Planning Director, discussed the Planning Commission meet- ing with discussion centering on the value of the property and need for immediate disposal. The Commission learned the cost of connecting the well located on the property would be prohibitive, and that sale or trade would need to be made at the appraised value. If not sold or traded within 6 months, the Commission felt the property should be looked at again in com- bination with all other Water Department properties. Bill Duffy, Water Supt., discussed purchase of the property in 1968, with the intent of drilling an exploratory well to obtain information on the acquifers in the area. The test well resulted in a reliable supply of potable water. Area residents were given a lease for use of the well until development for municipal use. At a later date, DSHS required adjoining utilities to establish service boundaries to avoid conflicts with service areas and to qualify for state aid. Establishment of boundaries placed the well within the confines of North Perry Ave. Water District. As a result, Bremerton Water Utility will not be required to develope the well for providing domestic water supply. Recently North Perry Ave. Water District has expressed an interest in procuring the facility. Mr. Duffy recommended the property and existing improvements be declared surplus, and an intergovernmental exchange be negotiated for transfer to N~rth Perry Ave., Water District. Mr. Duffy further re- commends the property be sold at current appraised value and improvements should not exceed actual cost at time of initial installation. Bert Gegner expressed concern with lost revenues if the city does not retain the well. Mr. Duffy discussed annual revenues of approximately $1.63 from each customer with 10 or 12 customers. Mr. Gegner felt the city should retain the well and property and charge an appropriate amount for the water. Glenn Vockrodt questioned the advisibility of surplusing the property and discussed the nearest North Perry water line at 3/4 of a mile and nearest city water line at i mile. Mr. Vockrodt strongly suggested the city retain the well and property and customers continue maintenance of the well. City council Meeting Minutes December 14, 1983 Page Four Tape 95 HEARING - SURPLUSING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY CONTD Bob Prouse, North Perry Water Supt., discussed water lines currently being installed through Sipes Lan~ and several North Perry owned wells in the immediate area. North Perry is not desirous of having another water company owning a well within their district. Mr. Prouse discussed providing water and fire flow requirements in the area, There was discussion regarding the well as a future water source for the city. Mr. Duffy discussed the cost as prohibitive in connecting to the well. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Mosely felt surplusing the property and well at this time is premature. Mr. Duffy explained that surplusing will allow the city to negotiate for sale or trade. Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to surplus subject property to be sold at appraised value. The well to either be transferred separately via government exchange or sold with real property based on City Attorney's evaluation of best method. Sale contingent with following stipulation: to be used by North Perry for water generation only, with city having first right of refusal at sale price. Sale to be commenced by June 30, 1984, carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 2 opposed (Anderson, Mosely). 50215 RESOLUTION 2000 - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPbiENT LID AB83-608 Mr. Broughton discussed passage of this resolution as starting the hearing process. This includes setting time and place for a hearing, sets forth what improvements will be constructed, what portion of costs will be borne by the LID property owners, requires that a preliminary assessment roll be prepared and that notices be sent to all affected property owners. Gene Kennedy encouraged Council to pass the resolution as this information is needed to enable a decision on city costs. Jim Strait agreed with the redevelopment, but felt the city should not always pay the cost. Joe Gero, Planning Director, discussed observations from other cities throughout the country that benefitted from redevelopment. Mr. Gero discussed various services and functions that will be provided to consumers and area residents with redevelopment. He stated he supports this project and feels it is necessary for the good of Bremerton. Morrie Dawkins discussed the original proposal for a downtown mall, and urged Council to pass this resolution. Pete Flynn, speaking for the Chamber of Commerce, admonished Council and the city to move forward rapidly on this issue. Mr. Gegner urged Council to "go for it". Norm Jacobson, N. G. Jacobson and Assoc,, discussed the need for an MAI appraisal firm to prepare a preliminary assessment roll. Mr. Broughton dis- cussed the need to set a hearing date at this time. He stated notices will be sent out on the final assessment roll. Motion by R. Johnson and C. Pachek to pass A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Bremerton to order the formation of a local improvement district for construction of improvements to the City's downtown area; and fixing the first Tuesday in Feburary, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for a hearing thereon. Motion amended by J. Adrian and R. johnson to start the hearing at 6:00 p.m. Question called on the amendment. carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 1 opposed (Sturdivant), 1 abstention (Horning). Question called on the main motion as amended, carried unanimously. Recess 7:55 until 8:10 p.m. AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MAI APPRAISAL FIRM AB83-648 Motion by R. Johnson and S. Horning to authorize expenditure of $5,000 from the real estate transfer tax fund to negotiate with an MAI appraisal firm to prepare an assessment roll, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 abstention (Drouin). Mr. Drouin stated he was not prepared for the q'uestion and felt this had already been voted on. Mr. Horning requested a revote for Mr. Drouin's benefit. Mr. Drouin stated he reconsidered, and changed his vote to approval. RATE SCHEDULE FOR AMBUL~JqCE SERVICE FOR 1984 AB83-633 Mr. Drouin discussed the difference between Olympic Ambulance and Kitsap Public Services proposed rate schedules, and expressed concern that residents using Kitsap Public Services when they on are city rotation would be paying more than when Olympic Ambulance is on rotation. Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to approve the new ambulance service rates for 1984 as per Olympic Ambulance rates submitted, to go into effect January 1, 1984, carried unanimously. ,~1986 .'~2373 ~2460 ,t2774 City Council )~.eeting Minutes December 1/~ 1983 Page Five POLICE DEPARTmeNT REQUEST FOR OFFICE SPACE ~83-650 Chief Christensen discussed available space and request by Westpark residents to have an officer in the area. The Chief discussed use of this office on a part-time basis as a place to do reports, opportunity for area residents to communicate with the department, give the department a greater understanding of the area problems and be able to provide in measure the services required. Consp~uously marked vehicles would provide a greater sense of security and aid in reducing potential criminal activities. Rent for this space would be $1.00 with the lease in effect until December 31, 1984. Motion by E. Sturdivant and R. Mosely to approve authorization for the leas- ing of this office space in Westpark and the City Attorney's office review the lease with the Housing Authority of Bremerton and determine that it is appropriate, carried unanimously. WATER SYSTSM ACCEPTANCE/PORT WASHINGTON ~RINA A883-651 Motion by C. Pachek and P. Drouin to accept the water system, as installed as being complete, and the conveyance of the facilities to the Bremerton Water Utility be approved, carried unanimously. A~ND CONTRACT W/OLYMPIC COLLEGE RE: USE OF MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL A883-652 Mr. Sturdivant left the meeting at this time. Court Prisk, Field Services Mgr., discussed in detail the rate increases for use of the swimming pool. Motion by P. Drouin to amend the contract with Olympic College for use of the Municipal Swimming Pool to change rates as proposed. Mr. Johnson suggested not passing the motion as the rate changes should be in the form of a resolu- tion. Mr. Drouin withdrew his motion. RESOLUTION NO. 2001 Motion by P. Drouin and R. Johnson to pass Resolution No. 2001 for the use of the Bremerton Municipal Swimming Pool commencing January 1, 1984 pertaining to charges for use of this pool, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MLMBERS REPORTS R. Johnson stated there will be a budget meeting Tuesday, December 20, 1983 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room. Mr. Johnson stated that during January, 1984 the Council will continue to examine all department budgets. P. Drouin discussed the December 1st Wastewater Improvements Project committee meeting. Mr. Drouin discussed possible changes in the Change Order procedures. He discussed extensive time spend by Council and staff on budget preparations and numerous committee meetings with no time off, and suggested no Council meeting on December 28th. Ms McCluskey stated that by law, the Council is required to hold a meeting every week. R. Mosely discussed numerous agenda bills submitted to Council without appro- priate signatures, and requested that this practice be rectified. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED: KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk ~~ldent