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Home My WebLink About07/06/82 Side #1 CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING July 6, 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, July 6, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Pastor Robertson of the Emmanuel Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF JUNE 29, 1982 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes of June 29, 1982 as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARTION Michael R. Sechrest, Temporary animal control officer, Executive, $8.65 per hour, effective 6/21/82. Mark McDonough, temporary help, Street, $5.00 per hr., effective 7/6/82. James A. Brush, Sr., seasonal band director, Parks, $150.00 per month, effective 6/28/82. Deborah R. Pieinich, extra labor Parks, from OC work study recreation office aide to extra labor, same rate of pay $3.35 per hr. Leon C. Thomas, Service Specialist II 9D, Water from 0% longevity to 1% longevity, effective 7/5/82. Daniel Heistand, Service Specialist II to Service Spec. Sr., 9D to llA and 1% longevity, effective 7/5/82. Galyn L. Sortor, Lieutenant, Fire, 2% to 3% longevity, effective 7/1/82. Jeffrey D. Ingham, temporary help, Street, $5.00 per hour from $4.00 effective 7/5/82. Donald E. Craig, Service Specialist Sr. Street, llA plus 1% to lib plus 1% longevity. Robert N. Johnson, Patrol officer, from 0% yo 1% longevity, effective 7/18/82. Jeffrey L. David, Detective, Police, from 2% to 3% longevity, effective 7/3/82 Richard E. Norton, seasonal band director, separation 6/28/82. Michael R. Sechrest, Animal control officer CSE to temporary effective 6/18/82. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve, carried unanimously. SENIOR AND HANDICAPPED TRANSIT SERVICES Mayor Nelson discussed the subregional councils commitment to KPHTA to negotiate with them for services our transit system does not provide. He stated they are currently facing serious financial difficulties. Barbara Singleton, KPHTA, discussed their services to the City of Bremerton. There were 46,000 trips in the City in 1982. Commissioner Stewart stated that for their charge of $104,400 he could put the handicapp lifts on the new buses. Mrs. Singleton stated that still would not provide the specific types of services needed by the senior citizens and handicapped citizens. Discussion followed regarding DOT requirements and the current taxi service subsidized by the City. Commissioner discussed the need for a bid call for these services and stated that specifications are being prepared. Gayle Hestin with the Area Agency on Aging stated that 2/3 of the transit is provided in Bremerton and that other funding support must be developed. She stated that 1/3 of their funds go towards transit. Mayor Nelson discussed the City's commitment to provide these services. Mary Glysteen, Attorney, cited an example of a client who could not use City transit and was in need of special transit services. It was determined that a bid call will be prepared within two weeks. City Commissioners Meeting July 6, 1982 Page Two KITSAP RESOURCES CONSOLIDATED/UNION AVENUE PROPERTY City Clerk read a letter from KRC requesting use for parking of a piece of property on Union, adjacent to the property on which the KRC building is located. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve use of the property for parking provided the property is converted to an appropriate parking lot with drainage and grading as directed by the City engineer and with 60 days notice of termination, carried unanimously. CROWN COMPANY - FLOATING COVER City Clerk read letter from Crown Company objecting to the award of bid to Aqua Therm stating they did not meet complete specifications. City Clerk stated that the specs and bids had been reviewed and the Assistant Purchasing Agent and she stood by the bid award. KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY CLAIM Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve claim in the amount of $20,833.33 for month of July, 1982, carried unanimously. #265 COmmUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT MEMO RE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Bide A City Clerk read memo from Mr. Patmon requesting a delay until 1335 July 20, 1982 regarding awarding of the contract for telephone leased lines for the Water Department as he will be out of town on vacation. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to concurr with request~ carried unanimously. WELL SCREENS BID CALL REQUEST City Clerk read memo from Asst. Water Superintendent requesting a bid call for well screens and appurtenances for the Pistol Range Well. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve request, carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY - TREATMENT PLANT City Clerk read memo from City Engineer stating Ms. Miller has agreed to sell the City her property located in Navy Yard City Addition which is needed for construction of the new treatment plant for the appraised amount of $3,000.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve purchse, carried unanimously. CEMETERY LOT OWNERSHIP City Clerk read memo from City Attorney regarding disputed claims over ownership of certain cemetery lots in Ivy Green Cemetery. Commissioner Stewart stated that steps are being taken to correct the problems. The City Clerk suggested that they City record the documents in the future to assure that it is done rather than the owners. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson that the City record all cemetery deeds in the future and charge the purchaser the additional monies required, carried unanimously. CLAIMS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the Retirees payroll for the period 6/30/82 in the amount of $39,953.59, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION SETTING ANNUAL SALARIES RESOLUTION #1942 setting the annual salaries of the Mayor and Council members of the City Council of the City of Bremerton. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to Approve Resolution 1942, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT - First Reading City Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 3529 Section 2, Article V(B), pertaining to disorderly conduct. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, Yes~ Commissioner Stewart, Yes~ Commissioner Swanson, yes. Mary Lou Long asked about the ordinance pertaining to noise problems. Mayor Nelson stated that it would be prepared shortly. CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING July 6, 1982 Page Three ORDINANCE #3700 SEWER POLICY Clerk read AN ORDINANCE establishing the 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 passage. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE #3711 SALES OR USE TAX Clerk read AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 2875 creating a Sales or Use Tax and adopting an ordinance which imposes the sales and use tax under Ordinance No. 2875 as well as an additional sales and use tax, which is authorized by Section 17 of Engrossed S~nate Bill No. 4972, Laws of 1982 amending RCW 82.14.030, for passage. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE # 3714 JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY Clerk read AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3680 which established the Joint Housing Authority, and repealing Ordinance No. 3697 which extended the date for the termination of the Bremerton Housing Authority, for passage. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass on second reading. ORDINANCE #3715 BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. Clerk read AN ORDINANCE relating to the relationship between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Housing Authority for passage. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass on second reading. Discussion followed: Mrs. Ruth Ghrist of Westpark and Ms. McDaniels, Griffith, and Kaiser of Eastwind Apartments all expressed their support of the Bremerton Housing Authority. Commissioner Stewart stated he had found very few people in support of the joint housing authority. Motion carried as follows on Ordinance NO.3714: Mayor Nelson, No; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson Yes. Motion carried as follows on Ordinance No. 3715: Mayor Nelson, No; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson yes. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Timothy Penman, 3121 Preble, stated he works at Francis Hadden Childrens Center and asked the Council to assist in recruiting volunteers for the Center. He complimented Mayor Nelson on his efforts with commissioner Mahan to continue funding. Mayor Nelson suggested that he contact those named on the petitions to continue funding to elicity volunteers. The number to call for volunteers if 478-4762. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS ~ommissioner Stewart asked that the City Auditor to audit the Municipal Court and prepare a report of his findings. Motion By Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to request Auditor to prepare audit and report, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swason stated that animal control fees should be added also. Commissioner Stewart discussed the recent reduction of Navy sewer fees while he was absent from a Council meeting while in the hospital. He asked that the Auditor and City Treasurer audit all Navy contracts. He questioned the statistics used and stated that the contract is to be negotiated by the Finance Commissioner. He stated that he felt the action taken was totally inappropriate. Discussion followed regarding the various Navy contracts and the contract negotiated by Commissioner Stewart in 1980. Mayor Nelson asked that the attorney review these contracts to determine what action should be taken. The City Clerk stated that no payment 2368 to the Navy has been made and that the attorney has been requested to review this matter. Discussion followed regarding the reports required by DOE and EPA and the methods of computation. Mayor Nelson stated that they were living up to the requirements of the current contract. CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING July 6, 1982 Page Four Motion by Commissioers Stewart and Swanson to audit all Navy water/sewer rates and reports and that no information be submitted to the Navy, DOE and EPA until audited. Under discussion, Commissioner Swanson stated that the information is public that they are on a time line for reporting and that the Auditor will not have final approval of reports. Mary Lou Long stated that this is another example of the Navy influence on the community that the citizens have an unfair burden. Commissioner Swanson discussed the ~265 Navy's funding of capital costs. Ms. Long questioned water use by the Bide B steam generator at PSNS. Motion amended by Commissioner Stewart O000 to audit monthly all sewer figures that affect finances, amended motion seconded by Commissioner Swanson. Motion and amended motion carried unanimously. 11:00 a.m. recess SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 1982 1988 Dave Baker Assistant City Engineer presented the proposed program which is required by the state. He stated this does not differ substantially from the supplemental program accepted about two months ago. The projects were broken down into smaller increments. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the Six year transportation program, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS -continued Commissioner Swanson stated that the City Attorney is handling the Leyde suit against Commissioner Stewart and that Commissioner ~F/"~'~Stewart should ~ be reimbursed for his legal costs for the ~'~ }~ past two years. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to pay Commissioner Stewarts legal obligations upon approval of the City Attorney, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, Yes; Commissioner Stewart abstain; Commissioner Swanson yes. Commissioner Swanson urged the City attorney to expedite the upcoming hearing on the charter amendment question. He stated that this should be resolved before filing if possible. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to direct the City Attorney expedite the hearing on the court docket if possible, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson Resented a ~eport from the Engineering has been no damage caused by this development and that it will be monitored. Commissioner Stewart asked that a copy of the report be sent to the claimaint. Mayor Nelson stated that the Animal Control did not encounter many problems over the Fourth of July week-end. Commissioner Swanson related a problem in his neighborhood that had been resolved. Mayor Nelson discussed the return of the Bremerton Band and a ceremony at 10:30 this evening in the High School gym. He stated that they had received First and Second place trophies in different events. ~265 City Attorney Broughton entered the meeting at this time. He ~ide B stated that the August 5, 1982 date was mutually agreed upon. ~882 That it is difficult to get a early court date as the court calendar is full. He stated that he will contact the court clerk regarding an earlier date. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve vouchers 04335 through 04424 inclusive in the amount of $140,440.39, and warrants No. 4330 and 4331 in the amount of $25,043.99, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 11:50 a.m. Hathlean L. Mandie City Cler~ ' ..~ rape 265 Side #2 AppROVEDJUL