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CITY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES November 23, 1982
~eguZar meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of
Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239
Fourth Street, Bremerton WA, Tuesday, November 23, 1982 at
9:00 a.m. with Mayor Nelson presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson and City Clerk
Mandio.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 1982
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approved
the minutes as presented, carried unanimously.
PAYROLL SLIPS
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the
following payroll slips; carried unanimously.
Janet Lunceford, Equipment Rental, Temporary help, $7.00 per
hour, effective November 16, 1982.
Todd T. Mosher, Parks & Rec. Seasonal-Basketball Referee,
$3.75 per hour, effective December 4, 1982.
Joseph L. Perdue, Parks & Rec. Seasonal-Basketball Referee,
$4.00 per hour, effective December 4, 1982.
Timothy L. Smokoff, Parks & Rec. Seasonal-Basketball Referee,
$3.50 per hour, effective December 4, 1982.
Eugene A. Reed, Parks & Rec. Seasonal-Basketball Referee,
$3.75 per hour, effective December 4, 1982.
Levon D. Wilson, Parks & Rec_, Seasonal to Extra Labor, from
$3.35 to $3.75 per hour, effective November 22, 1982.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Clerk presented claim for damages from Angelico Martinez,
3510 6th St., for sewer backup on October 25, 1982, no
amount specified at this time.
Clerk presented claim for damages from Carmen Laine, 4766 NW
David Rd in amount of $2,100 when she fell due to defective
sidewalk at Sheridan Park Community Bldg.
Clerk stated these claims have been sent to insurance company.
AWARD FROM PACIFIC NORTHWEST POLLUTION CONTROL ASSOC.
Commissioner Swanson presented Richard Fitzwater, Wastewater
Foreman, with Operater of the Year Award, Puget Sound Section
from Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association.
REQUEST FOR AMBULANCE RATES INCREASE
Clerk read memo from Asst. City Attorney Killian stating no
state law regulating or limiting the ability of cities to set
ambulance rates. Absence of State statute was confirmed by
Dept. of Social and Health Services and Hospital Commission.
The state will only reimburse up to a certain amount for persons
on Public Assistance.
Commissioner Stewart stated we should have comparable rates from
other communities.
#0730 Pat Tucker, Kitsap Public Services, gave his results of a survey
from several cities.
Discussion followed regarding City acquiring comparable rates
from other cities. Mayor Nelson requested the Clerk to proceed
with acquiring rates from other cities and return this issue to
City Council next week.
REQUEST TO CARRY OVER EARNED LEAVE AND COMPTIME
Clerk stated Personnel Dept. requested this be held until all
requests for carry over of earned leave have been submitted.
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BID CALL REQUESTS
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve bid
call requests for 1 articulating rubber-tired front end loader
and 2 12 yard capacity dump trucks, carried unanimously.
FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION
Cl~rk read memo from City Treasurer stating there will be an
estimated $72,000 cash shortfall. Memo states the overrun will
be made up out of Cumulative Reserve Fund.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve cash
shortfall of $72,000 for fire station from Cumulative Reserve
Fund, carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS WITHDRAWAL FROM EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND SETTLEMENT
Clerk read memos from Communications Supervisor, for Council to
approve finalization of withdrawal, by payment of reserve balance
from Equipment Rental to Communications, and Equipment Rental's
release of interest in 6 vehicles held by Communications.
Clerk read memo from Shirley Van Hoover, Street Dept. outlining
monies in Equipment Rental Reserve Fund and General Fund. M~
Van Hoover's memo requested Council direction regarding what
fund money should be paid to, transferring ot vehicle titles,
and processing of outstanding Interfund Transfers from March,
April and May in amount of $2,492.50, if Council approve with-
drawal by Communications.
Clerk read memo from City Treasurer disagreeing with any department
withdrawing from the Equipment Rental System. Mr. Olney's memo
states if Council does allow the withdrawal, recommendation is
to place funds in a reserve fund to insure the funds remain for
replacement of equipment only.
~1015 Lengthy discussion followed regarding reserve funds for repair
and maintainance of equipment, competition between departments,
life expectancy and deprecation of equipment.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to grant request
to with draw.
Further discussion regarding General Fund monies and Communica-
tions reserve fund. Commissioner Swanson expressed concern
regarding State Auditor requirements and suggested advisement
from the City Auditor. Motion carried as follows; Mayor Nelson,
yes, Commissioner Stewart, yes, Commissioner Swanson, no.
KITSAP COUNTY SOLID WASTE PLAN
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve
Kitsap County Solid Waste Plan, carried unanimously.
ANIMAL CONTROL EMERGENCY POWERS
Mayor Nelson discussed emergea~y powers for animal control and
the emergency powers are no longer needed.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to abolish the
emergency powers, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FUND
Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting defining terms through-
out specifically in relation to high and Sow voltage and revise to
reflect authority under new form of City Government; add to sec. 4
"in return the Communications Department will be reimbursed by
the managing department of said sites for costs incurred and
negotiations of site leases for electronic equipment installa-
tion; or give them3 to 5% for being lease managers." Memo also
noted the ordinance does not provide for repair and maintenance
of equipment.
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November 23, 1982
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Ordinance, 1st Reading Electronic etc. contd,
#1348 Commissioner Swanson stated we should take a ~erious look at
repair and maintenance of all equipment. We must have one enter-
prise fund for all instead of each department developing their
own system.
Discussion followed regarding requiring tke use of Communications.
It was felt the ordinance stated t~ere would be a competitive
situation.
Dave Baker, Asst. City Engineer discussed grant reimbursement
problems with overhead bills of City departments.
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on
first reading, AN ORDINANCE establishing an ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE FUND and prescribing the use of said fund, carried as
follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes:
Commissioner Swanson, ne.
BUDGET HEARING
#1723 The Commissioners and City Treasurer discussed costs required
for additional street lights and increased expenditures in
operating the Courts. Mayor Nelson discussed annexation of PSNS
regarding increase of revenues to the City.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
#2171 Albert Peterson, 1572 Pennsylvania, discussed Pennsylvanis Street
being blocked at the end by pier floats, brought in and stored by
Bremerton Concrete. Mr. Peterson submitted a letter signed by
area residents objecting to the floats.
Allan Kane, City Engineer stated they have a permit for this
storage with expiration date of December 1st.
ORDINANCE, 1st Reading, - CHRISTMAN
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on
first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps accord-
ing to Ordinance No. 1792. (Christman), carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE #3754 VISITOR PARKING PERMITS
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to pass on second
reading, AN ORDINANCE exempting visitors attending conventions
or other associational or organizational meetings in Bremerton
from paying for metered parking, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE ~3765 BOCK
Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second
reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ord. #1792,
upon application for fezone from R-1 to R-2, and to convert part
of existing garage to apartment unit on 10,863 sq. ft. lot with
separate existing house. (Willibald Bock), carried as follows:
Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson,
abstain.
CLAIMS AND SALARY FUNDS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Claims
Fund for FICA in amount of $10,182.70 and Salary Fund in amount
of $190,833.55, carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - RUBY QUINN
Clerk read memo from City Attorney regarding claim for damages from
R. Quinn for a fall in City park due to tree root. City Attorney's
opinion is that the City has no liability and recommendation denial.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to deny claim,
carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER REPORTS
#2433 Commissioner Stewart discussed bids received for Re-Hab Program
and urged the Commissioners to move on this and award the con-
tract. City Clerk and Planning Director stressed the importance
of reviewing the bid, checking references and interviews. Date
was set for recessed meeting on Thursday, December 9, 1982 to
award contract.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve bills
as follows: vouchers 06807 thru 07021 inclusive in amount of
$350,212.72 and vouchers 6799, 6800 and 6801 in amount of
$20,673.79, carried unanimously.
Recessed at 11:30o Reconvened at 1:35 p.m.
HEARING - PQTTER/M&P INVESTMENT
Side 2 Clerk stated this meeting was posted and advertized as required
~0521 by law. Clerk read letters from Margaret Carey and Mary Wagner,
in opposition to the land use and zoning designations.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, gave background information and
briefly outlined Planning Commission recommendation to R-2, and
read lengthy provisions of the County Planning Commission,
including requirements of Bremerton Planning Commission.
Subject property is 9.3 acres between Pine and Rickey Road
approximately 150 ft. north of East 31st Street. This hearing
is one of two hearings required by law to determine land use
and zoning requirements for the property proposed to be annexed
to the City.
Mr. Potter explained that he is in the process of annexing to
the City and wants to receive County and City approval of
requirements so that he is in compliance with both requirements
throughout the annexation period.
Commissioner Stewart questioned the wisdom of annexing now vs
when the project is complete as the County has fewer requirements
on the project than the City.
Mr. Potter would like the same conditions as the County approval
and he will give the right-of-way to the City and install curbs,
gutters and sidewalks.
#1S92 Mr. Robertson discussed the effect of this annexation on his
annexation for property south of Sylvan Way, east of Pine Road
and to the westerly side of the Narrows apartments.
#1962 Rich Sicilian, Clover Blossom Lane stated that he is involved
with the Potter annexation and that they were afraid of a possible
down zone after completion of the project. It was stated that
the project already has an outside utility agreement.
Mary Wagner spoke in opposition to the density and felt the
Sheridan Neighborhood Plan was being ignored.
Pat Carey and Chris Bower also spoke in opposition to the density.
Commissioner Stewart explaned that Mr. Potter can already build
at the higher density with County approval.
Hearing continued until December 28, 1982 at 1:30 p.m.
Recessed at 3:05. Reconvened at 3:30 at Sheridan Park Bldg.
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November 23, 1982
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REVENUE SHARING HEARING l~3Q P.M.
Revenue Sharing hearing convened with Mayor Nelson presiding,
Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swansont
and City Clerk Mandio.
City Clerk read letter from Kitsap County Council on Alcoholism
requesting $18,564.00 to match the Kitsap County grant for
remodeling and renovating the building.
City Clerk read letter from Owen Loftus, Kitsap Council on
Aging, requesting $10,000 for senion citizen programs.
Pay Allred requested a contribution to the Babe Ruth Baseball
Association to build a baseball diamond~ Total costs are
$50,000.
Meeting adjourned at 4~50 P.M.
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk