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Home My WebLink About01/05/82 ~j_de 2 o 9 5 4 APPFeOL'FD JAN 12 1982 CI*iY COD~ISSiONERS ' MEETING jANUARY 5, 1982 Regular meeting of me City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was hel~ in the Council Chambers at City Ball, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, January 5, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also prBent were Commissioners Bob Stewart, Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Terry McCluskey. Also present were member[ of the press and radio. The meeting was ope~d with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Rev. M~ Unruh. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 22, 1981 Motion by CommissionErs Stewart and Swanson to approve the additional minutes of December 12, 1981 for the D & D Hearing, carried unanimously. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 29/1981 Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the minutes of December 29, 1981 as presented, carried unanimously, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT; CHANGE OF PAY STATUS REQUESTS; SEParATIONS Jay Beahm, Service Specialist II, Water Department, 9A ~7.97 per hr., effective 12-31-81 Christopher Mottner, Operator I, Wastewater Facilities, 7A $7,08 per hr., effective 1-4-82 Eugene L. Nelson, Elected Mayor/Comm, of Publi~ Health & Safety, $34,500 per yr. effective 1-1--82 Ken Vegas, Extra Help, General Facilities, $3.35 per hr., effective 1-5-82 Sandra McRae, Office Asst. Sr./Permanent Part Time, Municipal Court, 5A to 5B, $6.29 to $6.48 per hr., effective 1-1-82 Charles Monell, Engr. Aide Sr. (Field) 12A to 12B, $9.62 to $9.90 incl. long. $9.81 per hr., effective 1-1-82 James Halffman, Civil Engr. Sr. ~ield), 16A to 16B, $12.29 to $12.66 pr hr., plus 2% long, effective 1-1-82 Russell K. Dodge, Civil Engr, II (Survey) 14C to 14D $11.59 to $11.70 includes 2% longevity, effective 1-1-82 John Haynes, Service Specialist Sr., Water Dept., 12D to lid $9.90 pro hr., effective 1-1-82 David L. Atwell, Equip. Mech. I, Equipment Rental, 8A to 8B, $7.51 to $7.74 pr. hr, effective 1-1-82 Brent E. Turner, Equp. Mech. I, Equipment Rental Dept., 8A to 8B, $7.51 to $7.74 per hr., effective 1-1-82 Della M. Mydske, Office Asst. II, Equipment Rental, 3A to 3B, $5.59 to $5.76 per hr., effective 1-1-82 James Sell, Asst. City Attorney, separated 12-31-81, budget reduction Wendy D~mme, Extra Help, City Attorney Department, separated 12-31-81 budget reduction James Ryan, Asst. City Attorney, separated 12-31-81, budget reduction Cathy Wagner, Secretary, City Attorney Department, separated 12-31-81, budget reduction Beth Johnson, Corrections Officer, Police Department, separated 1-1-82, violation of civil service rules Jay Beahm, Extra Help - Temporary, Water Department, separated 12-30-81, end of temporary employment Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor, separated 12-31-81, End of term as elected Mayor Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Notices of Employment, the Change of Pay Status Requests and Separations, as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting January 5, 1982 Page Two SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR BUS ~INTENANCE FACILITY ~lerk read memo from Bob Theroux requesting a date fo~ public hearing be set regarding Bus Maintenance Facility project, to be in compliance with UMTA requirement. ~Motion by Co~mmissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the date of February 7, 1982 at 10:30 A.M. for public hearing #1030 on the Bus Maintenance Facility project, carried unanimously. SEWER SERVICE CONTRACT WITH NAVY Clerk read memo from City Engineer recommending that Council not take any action on the approval of this contract at this time, until word- ing is revised to reflect better consideration of the City's interest in the area of borrowing funds in the event the Navy's share of capitol cost has not been appropriated. May6r Nelson stated he has an.~ appointment to see Capt. Horn and would like to discuss this matter with him. It was pointed out that all other customers had faced a 10% rate increase, and the Navy was B~till below the increase. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to follow reconunendation o~'i'~y _ Engineer and take no action at this time, carried unanimously-. DATE FOR REHEARING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE JOINT CITY/COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY ...... -. \ ~ \- \~.- .~ ...... Mayor Nelson discussed the need to set adate~f6r h rehearing on the proposed ordinance regarding the joint City/County Housing Authority. He felt he had a need for some background information prior to voting on the issue. City Attorney stated he had researched information regarding the question of payment in lieu of taxes as well as, the asset issue. He stated that HUDS attorney was to hand down an opinion regard- ing this venture, but did not know when that would be coming. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to have the Clerk contact Mr. Mahan and set a date for the rehearing, carried unanimously. Mr. McCluskey state, the pilot and assets can be handled in the contract. POSITIONS ON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor N'~son stated h~'had received ~hree resignations from members of the Civil Service Commission Board. They were from Fred Graham, Ed Fischler and Nona Lansberry. Motion by Mayor Nelso~ and Commissioner Stewart to accept the resignations of MrZ Graham and Mr. Fischler, and reject the resignation of Mrs. Lansberry, carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to appoint Wil Lent and Bob Mussman to the Civil Service Commission Board, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to interview future candidates for boards as well. CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE LOCATION Mayor Nelson stated he would like some input from the Commissioners regarding an office location for the in-house city attorney. It was felt they should be in close proximity to the law library upstairs and Commissioner Swanson indicated there was a small, semi-private room behind his secretary's office. He again stated this was not a very private setting, but it was felt that for a temporary arrangement, it may be satisfactory. City Attorney Terry ~cCluskey was requested to submit an inventory of equipment and books belonging to the City, to the Mayor in th~ near future. Room 206 was discussed as themost likely temporary officespace. 9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC RECOGNITION C'Ierk read two letters from Mrs. Dorothy Justesen reqarding the need for additional posting of signs for street intersections'and another regard- ing more publicity regarding bus rates, fares and time schedules. The need for more street signs was discussed and the possibility of community service clubs becoming involved in this project was urged. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to give Mrs. Justasen'~'~tter to Commissioner Swansonfor further study and recommendation back to council, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart stated he would check with the bus,company regardinq the rates and would encourage publicity be done by the radio and newspaper for printing of the schedule and other informa- tion. City Con~nissioners Meeting January 5, ].982 Page Three PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: :4r. '~3_~/~ Amo, dYscussed the proposed procedure of challenging the ~Ttyc~~F change. He was assured that the City had dropped their efforts in this area. It was felt that it should be initiated by a ~1732 private citizen, rather than the City. Mr. Wayne Caldwell, business manager for the Plumbers Union, 1309 Highland Avenue, again discussed the civil service requirements for the position of mechanical/plumbing inspector. Commissioner Swanson discussed the position of the City again in some detail with Mr. Caldwell. and assured him that all civil service and ordinance requirements were being met. Commissioner Stewart said if this was a problem they should meet and get it resolved. Mrs. Joyce Sisk, talked about the bus passes and the need for the drivers to be of assistance to riders in the bad weather in entering and exiting from the bus. Commissioner Stewart said he would look into this. #2100 BCT RENT INCREASE Clerk read a letter from BCT stating the rental fee for the facilities has been raised from the 1981 figure of $2084.12 per month, to $2334.21 per month, effective January 1, 1982. Commissioner Stewart felt we should be purchasing our own facility and discussion followed regarding the present contract arrangement, future locations, etc. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and'Swanson to approve payment of the increased fee of $2334.21 per month, effective January 1, 1982, carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR BID CALL- EIGHT PHASE CONTROLEER C'~erk read a memo from Communications Supervisor requesting authorization for bid call for one only, traffic signal controller and cabinet, for present controls at Burwell and Naval Avenues. Estimated cost is $12,000 and is an authorized line item in the Communications 1982 Budget, (20)542-64-6490. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the call for"~ for the one eight phase controller, carried unanimously. INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN ON CAMPBELL WAY Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent indicating the Water Depart- ment will be replacing 620 feet of old 2 inch galvanized water main on Campbell Way with 6 inch ductile iron pipe, for a total estimated cost of $11,350.32. The Water Department's share will be $1,940. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to authorize the Water Department to install the new water main on Campbell way and to have this advertised as a work force account, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read proclamation from Mayor Nelson proclaiming Wednesday, January 20, 1982 as JOBS AND JUSTICE DAY. This is on file in the Clerk's office, ORDINANCE RE "UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, 1982" Clerk again pre~ented this Ordinance for discussion. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt that at this time the interest rates were still too high. The time limit involved was discussed and it was felt that it would be more appropriate at this time, to wait until the bids were opened for the new fire station and then make a decision regarding going to market. City Commissioners Meeting January 5, 1982 Page Four CLAIM FOR DAFu~GES - VIKTORS PUPOLS ~'i'~presented a Claim for Damages on behalf of Viktors Pupols in the estimated amount of $10.00 for mailbox and support post damage. This has been sent for department report, WAIVER FOR BID FOR SALT PURCHASE Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent requesting emergency purchase up to 50 tons of salt for snow and ice control. Discussion followed regarding joint use of storage area with the State in order to have the bulk use price available as well as having it available.-Motionby Commissioners Stewart and~qansontoapproveemergencypurchase, carried~usly. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: ~u~ioner Swanson Indicated the Street Department is busy with snow removal and some streets are blocked off. The Christmas Tree pickup service will be postponed under the weather is under control. Residential and commercial building/remodeling permits for the month of December totalled $600,000. Commissioner Stewart stated chains are on the buses and they are running fairly close to schedule, Mayor Nelson thanked Commissioners Stewart and Swanson and City Clerk Mandio for their cooperation he has received so far. He introduced Mr. Jack Hussey who is going to take over the Ads in Transit advertising business for the bus advertising.' He stated that Mr. Huffey is an experienced advertising man and will bring in additional revenues to the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to transfer the bus advertising contract to Mr. Hussep~ carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, abstained due to his prio~ interest in the business; Commissioner Stewar~, yes; Commissioner Swanson~ yes. Ma-'or Nelson stated he would like to start a gallery of past elected City official with photographs and verbal history. He wanted to encourage the Police Department as well to also have this same type of gallery for their past leaders. He stated that once a month at Council we will have a report given by a representative from the Bremerton Schools on their activities. Mayor Nelson stated he had previously been appointed to the Bremerton Businessmens Downtown Redevelopment Task Force and at a recent meeting they had discussed the area of clean up of debris on the streets and' sidewalks in the downtown area. Several of the local businessmen'appeared to be interested in helping and felt we should move in that direction. He also encouraged time limitations be enforced on public testimony, feeling that a 7 minute maximum would be appropriate and a rebuttal time Tape of 2-3 minutes. 244 Side 10:30 - 10:40 A.M. -RECESS 1 0007 10:40 A.M. - JAMES SULLIVAN HEARING - REZONE R-1 to B-2 Clerk stated that this hearing had been posted and advertised according to law. The applicant, James H. Sullivan, was requesting a. rezone from Residential One to Business ~o & variance to p~rking location requirement~ for property located at 3303 Eleventh Street, one block south of Kitsap Way at the corner of llth and Wilbert to locate a psychologist's office in an existing single-family structure on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. Planning Commission had recommended denial of the request, City Commissioners Meeting January 5, 1982 Page Five SULLIVAN }TEARING C~NTINUED: Mr. A'Ei'~b'FFy, PlanEing Director, stated the Planning Commission had reconm~ended denial, but that the Planning Department had chosen to approve the above application with suggested conditions of approval. He went over those conditions with the Commission. He stated this could not be handled as a Home Occupations, as .Mr. Sullivan would not be living there. Mr. James Sullivan, applicant, discussed the desirability of the location for his business a~d felt the proposal would be compatible with the surrounding businesses and neighbors as well. He stated it would be a one-person professional office with possibly.a future one-person support staff. He stated that if necessary, over-flow parking would be permitted across the street at the Dunes Motel or Sambo's Restaurant. He stated he had addressed the Charleston Neighborhood Association and had their endorsement of this proposal, 'Mrs. Joyce Sisk, talked about off-street parking problems. Mayor Nelson asked Mr. Sullivan about off-street parking, as well as neighborhood reaction to this proposal, Mr. Sullivan stated the majority of neighbors supported his proposal. Commissioner Stewart indicated the use of the dwelling should be limited to one professional person, with the parking that is available. Commissioner Swanson statedhe had concerns about this request as they related to encroachment of the neighborhood residents, the off-street parking situation, as well as the possible necessity of limiting the size of a professional business. He stated that he noted the Police Department had also expressed concerns about the parking situation. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to deny the request for fezOne, feeling that the area of off-street parking had not been property addressed, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no, Commissioner Swanson, yes, BILLS: ~l'6'n by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Special Vouchers #28299, #28301 - #28304, in the amount of $27,883.12; and regular vouchers #28320 - #28407 in the amount of $54,204.67, audited by Bob Dantini, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 A.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, Ci{y Clerk APPRO G E L~ NEL N, Ma~or' ' Tape #244 Side #1 #1172