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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/82 COUNCIL Tape #262 side #1 APPROVE #1389 LdUN 2 2 CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING JUNE 15, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, June 15, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson; City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invoca- tion was given by Pastor Donald Abrahams of the Emmanual Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 1982 and SPECIAL M~ETING MAY 20, 1982 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to ap rove the ~l'ff~'t'~s of June 8, 1982 and Special meeting minutes o3 May 20, 1982, carried unanimously. Clerk stated a motion would be required to show an amendment to the May 25, 1982 minutes to reflect that the sewer policy ordinance had not been passed. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the amendment, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Donald Morse Cook, Extra Help, General Facilities, $3.35 per hr., effective 6-7-82 not to exceed 10 hours Pamela Buhl, Corrections Officer (Extra Help) Police, $7.08 per hr., effective 6-14-82 Sarah J. Hench, Computer Programmer 8A, Data Processing, $8.10 per hr., effective 6-14-82 Temporary employee to C.S.E. Richard E. Norton, Seasonal - Summer Band Instructor, Parks & Rec., $150 per month effective 6-21-82 Earl Haynes, Operator Sr., Water, llC + 1% $10.34 to llD+ 1% @ $10.66, effective 6-25-82 John H. Bates, Jr. Bldg. Insp./Bldg. Official, Building Dept., $13.42 + 14¢ longevity = $13.56 per hr., effective 6-7-82 Darrell Fry, Temp. Business License Insp., Found other employment effective 6-4-82 Gina Hart, Extra Help - Clerical, Treasurers, End of temporary employment effective 5-28-82 Patricia Barber, Seasonal (.Shooting League), End of temporary employment, effective 5-18-82 Judy Bass, Seasonal-Instructor, End of temporary employment effective 5-6-82 Sarah J. Hench, Temporary Programmer to C.S.E. effective 6-11-82 Ramona L. Razey, Data Entry Operator, Budgetary RIF effective 6-11-82 Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the Notices of Employment, Change of Pay Status and Separations as presented, carried unanimously. Also read at this time was a letter of resignation from Esther Leard, Court Accountant an employee of the City of Bremerton for 31 years and 9 months who is retiring effective June 30, 1982. Mayor Nelson stated Mrs. Leard is an exemplary employee. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Two LIBRARY CONTRACT DISCUSSION Mrs. Heninger, Kitsap R~gional Library, discussed the basis of the increase of funding being requested by the library. She cited the fact that the City property tax revenues would be increased by 10% over the last year and these were funds appropriated for the contract. She stated the original contract was signed in 1955. The budgeted amount for the City to contribute this year had been set at $342,000 the Library Board reduced it to $273,502 and the City felt that $250,000 should be their fair share. Conrad Green, attorney representing the Library, stated the figure of $273,502 had been set by the Library Board and it was not a negotiable figure. He urged a meeting with all concerned to discuss the contract. Mayor Nelson stated he was in favor of a Work Study Session and this will be set in the near future. LETTER FROM KITSAP COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOC. Clerk read letter from Kitsap Co. Deputy Sheriff~s Assoc. in support of the Bremerton Police and Fire Departments in their endeavors to maintain a high level of public safety. This is for information purposes and will be on file in the Clerk's office. TRAFFIC AREA - WINFIELD - SHORE DRIVE - HARKINS ST. AND EAST llTH Clerk read memos of recommendation from Police and Engineering regarding the above location. Discussion followed and it was felt that Shore Drive should remain a one-way designation and the possibility of adding parking to the street was addressed. Jim Kirby, 812 Ironsides, stated he was in favor of a one way lane down Shore Drive with parking along the side. Harry Jens, discussed the turning radius required for large trucks and discussed the possibility of a four-way stop at the end of the bridge. Mayor Nelson stated there seems to be a problem with only one business in the area and he asked Officer Pratt and Allan Kane to meet with Mrs. Davis and discuss an alternative solution, possibly curbing, and return to Council next week. Officer Pratt also discussed the proposal of parking along the East side of Winfield below the bridge and he was urged to return next week with his firm recommendation. BID OPENING - CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS Moss Construction, Bid Bond, Base Bid $113,113.00, with 3 alternates Signal Electric, Bid Bond, Base Bid $107,467.70, with 3 alternates Valley Cement Const., Bid Bond, Base Bid $121,170.14, with 3 alternates Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to refer the bids to the Purchasing Agent and appropriate department head for review and recommendation, carried unanimously. FLOATING POOL COVER Water Oriented Products Co., Bid Check, $16,553.75, plus alternative Aqua Therm, Bid Check, $7560.20, plus exceptions Crown Co., Bid Check, $10,508.01 William M. Smith & Assoc., Inc., Bid Bond, $8,162.36 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to award the bid to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Three #2399 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Morrie Dawkins, brought to the attention of the Council the condition of the greens at the Gold Mountain Golf Course and submitted a petition of signatures and requested immediate attention to save the investment at that Course. The problem was discussed in great length with attention to the two alternative methods of supplying water for the greens. Side 2 Chuck Moore, Water Supt.,stated pipes have been laid to the lake 0007 and~ it would need electricity or gas to operate the pumps. Also discussed was the well at the pistol range and the require- ments to utilize that as a water supplement. Fred Stokes, golfer, discussed the past abuse of the watering at the Golf Course and urged the property be taken care of becuase of the value to the City. RECESS #0566 Mayor Nelson announced at the return to Council, that Mr. Tyson had just served papers on the City of Bremerton claiming default of contract. City Attorney Bill Broughton explained the allega- tions. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart recommending the pipe line from Casad Dam on gravity flow be opened immediately to allow adequate water supply for watering at Gold Mt. Golf Course; and to proceed with installation of dock and pump at Twin Lakes and when completed shut off the pipe line from Casad Dam, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson stated that the water would be metered and charged to Parks & Rec. Mayor Nelson stated he did not know who was going to pay the bill, but metering would be accomplished. Chuck Moore stated he would submit specs on this project by the end of the week. Mary Lou Long, stated she had read last week's minutes and stated her objections to the abbreviated version of her statement, and asked that it be clarified for the record. She had objected to the voting rights of people who are questionably annexed into the City (PSNS annexation). #0826 DISCUSSION REGARDING SALARIES FOR NINE MEMBER COUNCIL/MAYOR Clerk read memo from City Attorney stating his opinion regarding the legalities of setting salary. Also read into the record was a letter from BACON with their recommendation for salaries. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that this was indeed legal for the council to do at this time. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt a $100 per meeting with a $500 limit per month, would be appropriate for the Council. Morrie Dawkins, 1541 Sheridan Rd, felt a monthly salary would be best. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to set City Council salaries effective 1-1-83 at a maximum of $6000 per year based on $100 per meeting, and that collection not be granted to missed meetings, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Four SALARY DISCUSSION CONTINUED: ~ommissioner Stewart stated he felt the Mayor next year would have much more authority and power and felt his salary should be in the area of $45,000. Mayor Nelson quoted comparison figures he had obtained and concurred with him. Commissioner Swanson felt that $40,000 would be more appropriate in light of the budget. Morrie Dawkins, stated he felt we should not consider our City any less than others in the State, the average salary was $50, $54,000 and he recommended $52,000. Dr. Rosendale, 2620 Cherry, felt the mayor's position should be paid $45,000 at a minimum. Clerk stated that the salary set is for three years and did they plan to provide for increases Ken Hughes, 1523 Bradley, would like to see the Mayor's salary set above department heads salary. Motion by Mayor Nelson to set the salary for the position of Mayor effective 1-1-83 at $55,000 per year, with automatic increases as they would be applied to other department heads. Commissioner Stewart disagreed with the automatic increases, felt it should be 7% or cost of living. Motion rescinded. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to set the salary for the Mayor at $55,000 per year plus cost of living index, or 7%, whichever is less. Commissioner Swanson felt this was too high and that he can not support this figure. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to hold off this decision for one week. Commissioner Stewart withdrew his second, and Mayor Nelson withdrew his motion. BID AWARD - FLOATING POOL COVER Clerk read memo from Gil Johnson, APA, with recommendation of bid award to Aqua Therm as low bidder meeting specs, in the amount of $7139.00 plus tax. SEWER POLICY & PROCEDURE ORDINANCE, NO. 3700-3700A, 2nd reading Clerk presented Ord. 3700 and Summary No. 3700-A, regarding setting policies for determining equitable charges to be imposed on all users which discharge wastewater to the wastewater facility system operated by the City of Bremerton, for second reading. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to pass on second reading. carried as follows: Discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated he had talked to the EPA and the funds were still available. Commissioner Stewart felt havoc was being created with the verbage of this proposed ordinance. Don Proctor discussed the necessity of this ordinance with the commissioners. Mayor Nelson stated he would like to have further study sessions scheduled regarding this ordinance. Question called: Mayor Nelson, no; Connuission~r Stewart, no; Corm~issionerSwanson, no. CANCELLATION OF SALES TAX HEARINGS Commissioner Stewart stated the County is tohold a hearing on June 28th regarding passing the sales tax ordinance and he felt it would be to our advantage to cancel our hearings until the results of their meeting is known. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to cancel the hearings set for June 22 and June 23rd and reschedule if necessary after the 28th carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Five ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION - B & O TAX AND ONE HALF CENT SALES TAX Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to postpone any discussion on these two ordinances at this time, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE FIREFIGHTERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to adjourn to Executive session at this time for the purpose of discussing the amendment to the Firefighters Contract, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 12:01 p.m. Meeting reconvened for public meeting at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Nelson stated that the Executive session had been held to discuss the Firefighters proposal. The Personnel Director has been authorized to meet with representatives of the Union and to review the second proposal given to Mr. Stewart last night and report back. BLOCK GRANT REHAB LOAN PARTICIPATION AGREEmeNT - GR NW FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN Ken Attebery presented the Block Grant Rehab Loan PartiCOn Agreement between City and Great Northwest Federal Savings and Loan for approval. The participation agreement establishes a partnership between Great Northwest Savings and Loan and the City in providing below-market-rate loans to rehabilitate housing units in two low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in west Bremerton. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the ~articipation Agreement as presented, carried unanimously. Mayor Nelson left the council meeting to attend an AWC Conference in Spokane. SPECS FOR WORD PROCESSOR - CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Clerk presented memo from City Attorney with attached specs for a word processor for approval. Commissioner Swanson stated that many departments are interested in word processing equipment and he would like to know that they will all be able to use the equip- ment. Further he requested that the specs be sent to him, the Engineering Department and any other interested departments for review prior to bid call. They discussed the need to tie into the main computers and future word processing needs. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve bid cal'i~ and specs as presented for word processor, contingent upon above procedures being followed, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart added that he wants the spelling dictionary included in the specs. INTERFUND TRANSFER FOR APPROVAL Clerk presented Interfund Transfer in the amount of $1,553.84 between Communications to General Fund for approval. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Interfund Transfer carried unanimously. GENERAL CLAIM FOR APPROVAL - BREMERTON ATHLETIC ROUNDTABLE Clerk presented General Claim in the amount of $274.00 for Bremerton Athletic Roundtable for approval. This represents the City's portion of the total cost of $1015, for screen netting at Roosevelt Field. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the claim, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Six BID CALL - WIRE EQUIPMENT MAX ~IGS FIRE STATION Clerk read memo from Fire Chief Meigs requesting approval to call for bids for wire-line carrier equipment to serve the new fire station. This cable equipment will provide the interconnect with CENCOM. Estimated cost is $8500 and is within the Fire Station Project Budget. Installation will be accomplished by Communications Department. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the call for [rd, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - CONTRACT NO. 2198 MAX MEIGS FIRE STATION Clerk presented Change Order No.. 1 for the above project for approval. Purpose of the Change Order is to provide an alternate to adding two feet of structural backfill under the north one-half of the fire station. City Engineer explained that the soils tests were inadequate and this is a necessary change in order to build the station. City Attorney asked that the architect be notified and a written response received from him, as he directed the soils tests. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Change Order as presented contingent upon the architect concurrence, carried unanimously. SURPLUS ITEMS - GENERAL FACILITIES Clerk read memo from General Facilities wishing to declare surplus one 18" Bolen Mulching Mower, Model #8618, and have disposed of in the best interest of the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to declare the mower surplus and disposed of in the best interest of theCity, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1941 - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SIX NEW DIESEL TRANSIT COACHES Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator stating that UMTA had requested a resolution from the City requesting their approval for the removal of special lift equipped devices from our new transit coaches. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve and pass R~. 1941 as presented, carried unanimously. CONTINUING CONTRACTS WITH AUTOMATIC RENEWALS - HONEYWELL CONTRACT 1962 Clerk read memo from Gil Johnson, APA, recommending renewal of the Honeywell Maintenance and Service Contract No. 1962 for pool opera- tion. The 1982-1983 contract figure is $1462.47. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the renewal of Contract #1962, carried unanimously. BID CALL - SALT MACHINE Clerk read memo from Street Supt. requesting a bid call for one new Salt Machine to replace a 1972 machine presently used for snow and ice control. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve bid call, carried unanimously. BID CALL - ONE TON CAB & CHASSIS Clerk read memo from Street Supt. requesting a bid call for one new One Ton Cab and Chasis to be used as a service truck by Equip. Rental Repair Garage. The existing service truck will be re-assigned to the Street Department Traffic Control. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the call for bid, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Seven BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT Clerk presented Business License report for the Month of May 1982. This is for information purposes and is on file in the Clerks office. NEW CASH REGISTERS - REMODELING OF CASHIER'S AREA Clerk read memo from City Treasurer requesting approval to purchase more updated cash registers and remodeling of the cashier's area. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to proceed with the purchase of newer cash registers, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart stated plans are being prepared at this time #263 for the remodeling project and should be forthcoming. He stated Side #1 the estimated cost of the project now looks to be $15,000. #0007 BID AWARD - CAB & CHASSIS Clerk read memo from Wastewater Facilties Supv. requesting bid award for truck cab and chassis be given to Truck Center Corp. for 1979 GMC C7D042 in the amount of $16,827 (sales tax included). Also read was a memo from Streets Supt. requesting bid award from the same list of bidders, for one used 1978 GMC 6500 Cab & Chassis to ~' replace a 1969 cab and chassis presently used in conjuction with 1979 DO-A1 Spreader for snow and ice control. Award to be given to International Harvester Co. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the award of bids as requested, contingent upon vehicle review and inspection, in Fuget Soundarea, carried unanimously. CONTRACT #2120 - CHANGE ORDER REQUESTED Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting a change order to Contract #2120 for crushed surfacing, in place, to include haul, and all equipment necessary, to provide an acceptable subgrade for placement of asphalt pavement, Class B. This was omitted from the original contract and was necessary for a complete contract~ ' Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request for change order as presented, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation declaring the year 1982 as "THE YEAR OF THE EAGLE" and June 20, 1982 as "BALD EAGLE DAY" in Washington State. ORD. NO. 3708 RE BUSINESS HOURS - CITY HALL, for 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 2335, S. 1 (S. 2.40.010 of the BMC) to delete a reference to lunch hours. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to app~Qve on first reading, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORD. NO. 3709 RE ART ANDERSON & ASSOC. REZONE, for 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of the City of Bremerton, Ord. 1792 - Art Anderson & Assoc. Rezone. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson yes. ORD. NO. 3710 RE CITY - WATER DEPARTMENT CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3532 to change the land use restrictions contained in that Ord. (City - Water Dept.). Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Eight CITY ATTORNEY OPINION RE WITHDRAWAL FROM JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY Clerk read memo from City Attorney regarding legal ramifications of proposed withdrawal from the Joint Housing Authority. It was Mr. Broughton's opinion that this could not be accomplished without 90 days notice prior to January 1, 1983. The Rehab program can be withdrawn immediately upon finding, and proper notificatiom must be effected. ORDINANCE RE WATER RATE INCREASE Clerk presented this Ordinance re water rate increase for discussion. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt the Navy should also be sent a copy of the proposed changes in rates. This ordinance will be on the agenda June 22, 1982 for first reading. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: City Attorney Bill Broughton reported that his office now has a new follow up system and they are improving their response time to requests by departments. Commissioner Swanson stated the Model Railroad Club Lease had been signed. EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT FUND Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Pension List for June 1982 in the amount of $3313.23, carried unanimously. Motion ~y Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to recess the meeting to reconvene Thursday, July 17, 1982 at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the Firefighters proposal. BILLS ~n by Commissioner Stewart and Swanson to approve Warrants #03926- lo ~037 in the amount of $251,167.84 and Pension List in the amount of $3313.23, carri dun nimousl . ~lty ~ommmssm~ners Meeting June 17, 1982 Reconvened meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton was held at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present were: Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton. The purpose of the meeting was the Modification to 1982 Labor Contract between the City of Bremerton and the International Assoc. of Firefighters Local #437. Mr. Armand Tiberio, Personnel Director, stated he had been instructed by the Council on 6-15-82 to meet with the FF Union #437 for the purpose and intent of coming to an agreement regarding individuals who had been laid off. A summary of the tentative agreement provides for the following: 1. Extension of 1982 Contract to June 30, 1983 in its entirety. 2. City agrees to rehire 5 Firefighters who were laid off; subject to council action to allocate sufficient funding that will be necessary to rehire the employees to June 30, 1983 and 3. In the event the City does not allocate sufficient funds by August 15, 1982, the Memo. of Agreement will become null and void. Dave Moen, President of Local #437, stated he wanted to emphasize that by allocating sufficient funds for the rehiring of the firefighters, that the City did not feel they would have to terminate other employees. That was not the Union's intention. They felt that finances should be forthcoming from the B & O Tax or One Half Cent Sales Tax. Mr. Moen also expressed his appreciation to the citizens of Bremerton who had indicated support to the firefighters in this issue. City Commissioners Meeting June 15, 1982 Page Nine FIREFIGHTERS LABOR CONTRACT MODIFICATION CONTINUED: Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept this Agree- ment as presented and reinstate the Firefighters effective 6-18-82, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Todd D. Thorsen, Firefighter II, Fire, $8.08 per hr, RIF rehire, effective 6-18-82 Ernest C. Hopper Jr., Firefighter II, Fire, $8.08 per hr., RIF rehire, effective 6-18-82 Rexford W. Hinkle, Firefighter II, Fire, $8.08 per hr., RIF rehire effective 6-18-82 ' Michael R. Sechrest, Firefighter II, Fire, $8.08 per hr., RIF rehire, effective 6-21-82 Raymond A. Grahn, Firefighter I, Fire, $7.63 per hro, RIF rehire, effective 6-18-82 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the notices of employment, carried unanimously. OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Commissioner Stewart stated he had been informed by the HA Board that our payment-in-lieu of Taxes is being held up and they have indicated they want a joint meeting with the City. Commissioner Stewart discussed his concerns over the animal control issue and Ms Shreeve answered some questions he asked regarding holdina kennels and staffina. Commissioner Swanson discussed the water issue'as it relates to Gold Mountain Golf Course and the proposal that Mr. Moore submitted for approval. Clerk reminded Commissioner Swanson that to declare the situation an emergency that a resolution would have to Be pre- pared with substantiating documentation. Commissioner Swanson ques- tioned Mr. Tyson's monitoring of water usage and felt the pond would be adequate if used properly. Mary ~ou Long, questmone~ the use of chemical additives to the water being used for irrigation at the Golf Course Lena Swanson, questioned whether the same package that was offered to the firefighters was offered to the police officers. She quest- ioned priorities in hiring ~easonal instructors over police protection. Meeting adjourned at 2:20 P.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk ,,, COUNCIL APPROVED o~ ~Lnance, Nayo~ ~o-~ ~ape 262 Side ~2 ~1717