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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/82Side #1 #2047 MAR 5 0 1983 CTT~ C~EMISSION~.~S~ ~..ETT~G AG~ND~ ~CB 23~ ~982 Regular meeting .~f the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was ~eld in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Timesday, March 23, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioner Tom Swanson and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. Commissioner Stewart was not in attendance as he was out of town. Also in attendance was students from Bremerton J~nior High School. The meeting was .epened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was gEven by Pastor Robertson of the Emmanuel Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF MARCH 16,.1982 Mayor Nelson stated on page 7 there should be a correction in the name of one of thelabor negotiators to read Doug Bush, instead of Dave. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the minutes of March 16, 1982 as corrected, carried unani- mously.. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Carl LeRoy Woeck, Jr., Temporary Help, Street Department, $5.00 per hr effective 3-17-82, termination 3-16-83 Ron McKiernan, 3rd Yr. Firefighter to 4th Yr., $7.88 to $8.24, effective 2-22-82 Stan Plyler, 2nd Year Firefighter to 3rd Yr., $7.52 to $7.88 per hr., effective 3-4-82 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the Notice of Employment and Change of Pay Status Requests as presented, carried unanimously. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTERRE MISS BREMERTON Clerk read letter from Dain Nysoe, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce urging a resolution by the City Commissioners to have the Armed Forces Queen be officially recognized as Miss Bremerton and represent the city in that capacity following Armed Forces Week. Discussion followed and it was felt this would be appropriate and areas of support and cost should be evaluated. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce,. carried unanimously. HOLIDAY INN LETTER RE DIRECTIONAL SIGN Clerk read letter from General Manager of the Holiday Inn requesting to rent a portion of property on Second Avenue to display a directional sign. It was discussed'that the City had in the past entered into this type of arrangement but that further information should be obtained regarding size and exact location before a decision is made. SIDEWALK SALE APPLICATION - F.W. WOOLWORTHS Clerk presented an application for Sidewalk Sale on behalf of Fo W. Woolworths for dates in June, July, August and September, with Police Department approval. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the applicat"~, carried unanimously. MASSEUSE LICENSE RENEWAL - YONG CHA YI Clerk presented application for Masseuse License renewal on behalf of Yong Cha Yi with recommended approval by the Police Department. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the app'~ation as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting March 23, 1982 Page Two SUMMONS & COMPLAINT GEROU VS CITY OF BREMERTON Clerk presented Summons & Complaint on behalf of Edward J. and Marjorie A. Gerou. This is for information purposes and is on file in the Clerk's Office. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - GEORGE O. NUTSFORD Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of George O. Nutsford for storm drain damage which occurred approximately four years ago. This has been sent for department report and will be sent to Insurance Company. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES -DONALD W. WELLS Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Donald Wells for pickup truck damages occuring 1-7-82 in an estimated amount of $391.67. This has been sent for department report and will be forwarded to the Insurance Company. #2173 CITY OF PORT ORCHARD WATER AGREEMENT Clerk presented an Agreement for supplying water to the City of Port Orchard by the City of Bremerton for approval. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt this was in accordance with the wishes of the City of Port Orchard and approved of the document. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the document as presented, carried unanimously. BUSINESS LICENSE MONTHLY REPORT Clerk read memo from Business License Inspector with attached list of Business Licenses issued for the month of February 1982. This is on file in the Clerk's office. HOURLY LABOR RATE INCREASE - COMMUNICATIONS Clerk read memo from Communications Supervisor outlining the need for revenue adjustment and requesting City Council approve the increase from $32.00 per hr to $35.00 effective April 1, 1982. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request as presented, carried unanimously. EDP SYSTEM SERVICES-INC. - DP CONTRACT Clerk presented a License Agreement for Single CPU use of Propriet- ary software on behalf of Data Processing for approval. The license is for authorized use of CASD for its own administrative and accounting purposes at a total cost of $106.30. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and. Mayor Nelson to approve. the signing of the License and fee, carried unanimously. CONTRACT #2156 - LIONS FIELD IMPROVEMENT Clerk read a memo from Engineering stating'the contractor for the above project has requested a 20 working day extension and it was recommended by the Engineering for approval. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the request for a 20 day extension carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER #2, CONTRACT #2136; WHEATON & SHERIDAN - llTH & KITSAP Clerk read memo from Engineering with attached Change Order #2 to allow the traffic signal testing to be performed by the City's Communications Department, there is no change im price or the contract. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the Change Order #2 as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting March 23, 1982 Page Three #2256 STREET WIDTH REPORT LONG'S PROPERTY -FORD AVENUE A'~lan Kane, City Engineer, presented a sketch of the property in question which had been produced by field data showing the rela- tionship of the retaining wall to the Ford Avenue right-of-way lines and stated there is approximately 9 feet from the westerly line and approximately 15 feet to the north. He stated it was a Fire Department requirement to have a 15 foot driving width for their emergency vehicles. He stated there is 15, feet and room for emergency vehicles. Mary Lou Long stated her concern over the use of a portion of her property by the emergency vehicles, and inquired whether an easement would be required. She also questioned the procedure that would be required to obtain a temporary occupancy permit. She was requested to contact the'neighbors regarding the drain- age situation and to present her plan to the Engineering Depart- ment for approval. She was told she could obtain a temporary occupancy permit for a period of 60-90 days with an appropriate performance bond. AWC LETTER Mayor Nelson stated he requested this be brought before Council for input from the other members, before authorizing payment of the AWC 1982 membership fee. Commissioner Swanson stated he had no objections to the membership and also felt that Commissioner Stewart should have some input into this decision. City Clerk stated that the AWC offers far more than NLC, in that we are able to utilize the services of.Municipal Research, and as a lobbying agency, they are very helpful to municipalities. This will be held for one week and will be returned to the agenda March 30, 1982. ~:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Nelson acknowledged that in attendance today, were three classes of students from Bremerton Junion High School under the direction of Mr. Lane Dowell. Mr..Dowell stated his classes were studying State and Local government and were present to watch city government in action. #2522 Mary Lou Long, expressed her past opinions regarding the Freeholders Election and the extra cost of running a special election. She presented charts showing estimated costs and lost revenue to the City in excess of one million. Side 2 Wil Gent,2127 8th Street, Student, stated he did not know where #0300 Mrs. Long obtained her statistical information, but did not feel she had the full story. Morrie Dawkins,545 4th Street, discussed his concerns regarding having city business under the guidance of a nine member part-time council versus full time leadership. He felt with nine precincts, we would be reverting to an East - West Bremerton conflict. Mary Lou Long, rebutted Mr. Dawkin's comments and stated she was a resident of the City of Bremerton and had a voting address. She stated Mr. Dawkin's does not live in the City, and yet takes part in various city related activities. She felt the present council is breaking the City Charter in its appointment of persons to boards and commissions who do not live in the city. City Commissioners Meeting March 23, 1982 Page Four PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: Morrie Dawkins, apologized to the council stating he did not intend to get into a debate. He stated at present he is building a new home on Callahan, but at present is renting out of the city limits. Mrs. Joyce Sisk, stated she would soon be moving from the area. She believes in the concept of freedom of speech and supports the Mayor in his time limitation, as she has encountered that before. She is in favor of the present form of government. Mrs. Walterine Taylor, discussed the November ballot issue and asked whyit was put on the ballot if it was wrong. #0696 Mr. Tim O'Brien, spoke regarding the possible use of the former Ironsides Fire Station as working space for local artists, who wish to pursue an artistic career. They were requesting the dona- tion of the space for studios. Mayor Nelson questioned the structure of his organization and Mr. O'Brien stated it would be a cooperative with elected representatives setting the criteria of hours of -operation and operating methods. Mr. O'Brien stated there were approximately 200 artists in the area desiring to participate in this concept. Mayor Nelson suggested that Mr. O'Brien hold a public meeting with the local officials, artists and neighbors of the area to inform each other prior to making a determination on this request. #0984 Mary Lou Long, stated she felt council is being very selective in allowing persons to go beyond their 7 1/2 minute presentation and felt she was discriminated against, that Mr. O'Brien had been allowed more than 7 1/2 min. Mrs. Sisk, stated that in Long Beach they also have time limitations on public input and she is in favor'of that method. Mr. Tim O'Brien, apologized for taking over his time limit stating he was not as e'xperienced a speaker as Mrs. Long in making presenta- h tions to City Council. He t anked the Council for the opportunity to present his proposal. Mary Lou Long,, stated she had a new subject to discuss and requested her full time allotment. She then addressed the council regarding the financial obligations and reasonable expenses for the freeholders. Mayor Nelson stated he had call the Kitsap County Court House for information, that they were researching past files and he would be obtaining the information within a week and would be making it public at that time. 10:00 A.Mo - BID OPENING - CARPET FOR MAYOR'S SUITE AREA Port Orchard Carpets, Bid Check, $3,568.68 - 21 day delivery Evergreen Upholstery & Rug Co., Bid Check,. $3,396.24, 3 weeks delivery Georgia Mills Carpet Warehouse, $50 cash, $3,881.72, 3-5 weeks delivery Brenda Interior Designs, Bid check, Bid 1: $4.,022.72, 2 wees delivery Bid 2: $3,282.00 Carpet Warehouse, bid check, $2,862.00, 2 weeks delivery Floormasters, Bid check, $4,053.94, 3-4 weeks delivery Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to refer the bids f'~ review and recommendation to council next week, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting March 23, 1982 Page Five PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: Commissioner Swanson stated that discussions with the Model Railroad Club were progressing regarding the utilization of the basement portion of the former Ironsides Fire Station and he asked Mr. Roache to addresss the council. Mr. Les Roache, 807 Pennsylvania, member of the Model Railroad Club stated they had 2 - 3 shows in the area and were looking forward to getting started soon. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to have Mr. Foley get together with representatives of the Model Railroad Club and the City Attorney, to work out the terms of the agreement for use of the facilities, carried unanimously. 10:20 - 10:30 A.M. RECESS MEMO RE ABSENCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER COYNE FROM MAY 1982 MEETING Clerk read memo from Planning Director stating that Planning Commissioner Bob Coyne had indicated his absence from the May 1982 regular meeting. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the absence, carried unanimously. BID WAIVER REQUEST - REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MC KENNA FALLS Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent requesting waiver of bid call for intake facilities at McKenna Falls on the basis of original supplier being sole supplier. Discussion followed and it was felt that documentation must be obtained prior to waiving bid call. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve Envirex Inc. as sole source and waive bid call upon supporting documentation from two other suppliers, carried unanimously. BID CALL RFP & RENOVATION & REPAIR EQUIPMENT Clerk read memo from Wastewater Facilities Superintendent request- ing authorization'to advertise for sale proposals for one new or used five or six cubic yard jump truck and one new or used wheel type backhoe loader. Also requested was authorization to advertise for bid call on one hydraulic tolls system. Motion to approve the requests as presented, with the Equipment Rental Supervisor to review specs for the equipment, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION RE PERMIT FEES FOR LAND USE Clerk presented a Resolution relating to establishing land use permit fees. Commissioner Swanson stated he had not had time enough to review the ordinance and felt that Commissioner Stewart should also be involved. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to table this resolution until March 30, 1982, carried unanimously~ VOUCHERS Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Special Voucher #2298 in the amount of $332.08 and Regular Vouchers #02313- #02436 in the amount of $136,071.27, audited by the City Auditor, carried unanimously. REGIONAL LIBRARY CLAIMS ~'lerk presented Claims on behalf of the Regional Library for February and March of 1982 totalling over $40,000. She stated we have an old agreement with the Library for services, however, the amount budgeted this year is different. She stated that this amount should be paid now and when negotiations for the new contract are complete, final payments can be adjusted. Thi~ amount was included in the 1982 budget. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve payment to the Library for the months of February and March, 1982, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting March 23, 1982 Page Six #1446 COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Swanson stated that the Suquamish Tribal Council donated between 50-70,000 Chinook Salmon fingerlings to a settl- ing base at Gorst Creek and the Poggie Club members were feeding them four times a day. In eight weeks they will be released into Puget Sound. Mayor Nelson requested that the Missouri Shuttle issue be placed on next week's agenda. He stated that he was looking forward to Armed Forces Week and stated they were trying to form a baseball team of PSNS Officials and City Officials to have a baseball game during that week. Mayor Nelson stated that an Executive Session will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 1982 at 2 P.M. in the Mayor's Office to discuss labor negotiations. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 A.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROV G E NELSON, Mayor COl i' CIL 3 O 1982 Tape #252 Side #2 #1570