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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/29/81Tape ~243 Side #1 - #0594 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1981 Regular meeting of the City Cormmissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, December 29, 1981 at 9:05 a.m., with Mayor Glenn Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Terry McCluskey. Commissioner Stewart was not in attendance as he was at a grant meeting in Olympia. Also present were members of the press and radio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 22; 1981 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the minutes ~-{' December 22, 1981 as presented, carried unanimously. The minutes of the hearing held that evening will be presented next week for approval. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAYSTATUS REQUESTS M--~anne Braden, Seasonal-Pre-School Instructor, Parks & Rec., $4.50 per hr., effective 1-11-82 Donna Mae Krogh, Seasonal-Gymnastics Instructor, Parks & Rec., $4.00 per hr., effective 1-11-82 Raymond Arliss Carpenter, Seasonal-Basketball Referee, Parks & Rec., $3.50 per hr., effective 12-19-81 Cynthia M. Christensen, Extra (Temporary) Labor - Swimming Pool, Parks & Rec., $3.75 per hr. effective 12-26-81 Timothy Jones, Extra Help - Parking System Revenue, $3.35 per hr., effective 12-29-81 (not to exceed 30 hours) C. W. Rinard, Firefighter 1st year, $7.10 per hr., effective 12-27-81, to $7.51 per hr. R. W. Secrest, 1st yr. Firefighter, from $7.10 per hr., to $7.51, effective 1-4-82 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the Notices of Employment and Change of Pay Status Requests as presented, carried unanimously. MEMOS FROM DAVE PATMON, COMMUNICATIONS RE: COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT RATES AND START-UP FUNDS FOR COmmUNICATIONS AS ENTERPRISE DEPARTMENT Clerk read memo from Mr. Patmon requesting acceptance of hourly rate fee for labor and equipment for regular hours and overtime hours, and materials to be effective 12-1-81. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissione~ Swanson to approve the Communications Department Rates as presented, carried unanimously. Clerk also read memo requesting Council authoriza- tion for Communications Department to bill all entities for services and materials for the month of December 1981 to provide them with start- up funds and not require a loan from general fund. This will enable them to set up as an enterprise department effective January 1, 1982. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve this request, carried unanimously. ATTENDANT LICENSE - RUBY FULLER Clerk presented application for attendant license on behalf of Ruby Fuller with Police Department recommendation of approval. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the license applica- tion with recommendation of approval, carried unanimously. PARKS DEPARTMENT - TOTEM GIRL SCOUTS Clerk explain~that the Parks Department and the Totem Girl Scouts share water-sewer usage at their location on Warren Avenue for use of water for lawns, drinking fountains, etc. This at times has resulted in very large bills for the Girl Scouts. Mr. Foley has made arrange- ments with them to reimburse them whenever the charges are above mini- mum rate. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve this arrangement, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting December 29, 1981 Page Two EASEMENT - 6th & NAVAL - WILKINS DISTRIBUTING Clerk read memo from 'City'Engineer requesting an easement from Wilkins Distributing Co. be accepted and recorded. This had been obtained for the intersection project at 6th and Naval. MO~tion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the easement and record as requested, carried unanimously. KCAP LETTER RE BINGO - H~NDICAPPED SCREENING PROCESS Clerk read letter from KCAP requesting Council consider the bingo issue and handicapped screening program as two separate issues and requested approval to holding bingo in the building as a source of fundraising. Ms. Jeannie Roberts, Acting Executive Director, KCAP, discussed the matter and felt it to be of importance that they be dealt with as two separate issues, and not to base a decision contingent upon one another. Mayor Jarstad explained the request was to move the screening program back into the City instead of having the applicants go to Port Orchard. He felt the request of KCAP to hold bingo was proper and was in favor of having the building used for some community events. Commissioner Swanson concurred with the Mayor stating the two issues were not related. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request ~-~--k-~P to hold bingo. Question was not called as Commissioner Swanson requested this be voted on next Tuesday when Commissioner Stewart would be present. ANNUAL LEAVE CARRY-OVER - PAT WESTHOFF & RAY FOLEY Clerk read~memo~ from Pat Westhoff and Ray Foley requestinq carry-over of annual leave into 1982 due to heavy department workloadS, they were unable to use all their time, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the carry-over requests, carried unanimously. HYDRANT CHARGE ~erk read memo from Chuck Moore statinq that last January a meeting had been held with the Fire District Fire C~iefs and Water Districts. At that time it had been decided the Water Department would add 25 cents.. per month to each service and drop the hydrant rental charge to our City Fire Department and other Water and Fire Districts. This would raise revenue approximately $43,000. It was his recommendation that this procedure be instituted so the revenue can be collected and used for hydrant maintenance and repair. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve this request, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3671- SEXTON REZONE, for 2nd readinq Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3671 for second reading, which amended the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 - Sexton Rezone. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3~-~, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3672 - 1982 BUDGET, for 2nd reading Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3672 for second reading,proposed 1982 Operating Budget. This ordinance requires a full voting commission be present and Mayor Jarstad stated they would reconvene at 4 p.m. to vote on this issue when Commissioner Stewart would be present. City Commissioners Meeting December 29, 1981 Page Three ORDINANCE NO. 3673 - CITY OF BREMERTON REZONE-. FIRE STATION Clerk presented OrdinanCe N©, 3673 for secOnd ~eadin~;~b~n~hding the use and area maps of Ordinance No, 1792 - City of Bremerton Rezone. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. ~-~73, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. RESOLUTION RE UMTA GRANT Clerk ~ate~-~s ~-~o-~tion was amending a previous resolution in that it requires the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the municipality and any other documents as may be required. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the resolution as presented, carried unanimously. LEAVE CARRY-OVER- RAY' OTIS Clerk read memo from 'RayObis requesting carry-over of excess leave into 1982 due to recent injury enabling him to take vacation. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the request, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM MERLIN FROHARDT RE NOISE LEVEL - HOLIDOME Clerk read letter from Mr~ Merlin Frohardt regarding the problem of noise coming from the Holidome. This was read for information purposes and will be on file in the clerks' office. 9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC RECOGNITION Captain Roger Horn, PSNS, presented a bell placque and a Yard Bird Certificate to Mayor Jarstad on behalf of the Navy, for his many years of service and dedication to the City and his support of the military facility and its men. Mr. Richard Crittenden, stated he had a complaint regarding the current plumbing inspector feeling the City was not in compliance with the City rules, which state the inspector shall be a journeyman with five years experience. He wanted to be on record as opposing this recently hired individual. Mr. Wayne Caldwell, 1309 Highland Avenue, representing Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 631, stated he was here also to object to the recent move the City had made in their recent hiring of an inspector. He stated he had met with Commissioner Swanson in July regarding how the appointment would be made when that time came. He felt a more highly qualified person meeting all requirements, should have been hired. Commissioner Swanson replied the man was hired as a mechanical inspector and he will continue to meet the requirements of the code. He stated this present inspector has had a number of years experience and felt him to be qualified. Mrs. Waltherine Taylor, Callahan Drive, wanted to say "thank you" to Mayor Jarstad for his years of service and dedication. Mr. Don Serry, also wanted to say "thank you" to the Mayor for his support and public interest in supporting the Visitors Bureau. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Swanson'read a memo from Chuck Moore requesting the Council to authorize the Bremerton Water Utility to proceed with preliminary planning and design for a new Water Operations Facility. It was felt the present structure lacks sufficient room, has inadequate wiring capacity for upgrading and expansion of telemetry systems, inadequate fire pro- tection. Estimated cost for new facilities would be approximately $175,000 and under the 1981 and 1982 budget, sufficient funds were set aside for this project. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve this project, as ~e~ented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting December 29, 1981 Page Four COMMISSIONERS REPORTS CONTINUED: CommiSsi'0ner Swanson s"tated that the IBM Corp. is moving into the former Trident Building and have requested improvements be made on Crawford Drive to remove a severe dip. The Trident Building owner has indicated willingness to have this work done at no expense to the City. It was felt that it would be appropriate to allow the work be done with a "no-fee" permit and under the supervision of the Engineer- ing Department. ~Motion by C~missioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve this requ~arried unanimously. POSITION RECLASSIFICATION -~SR. GUARDS TO PRO'GRAM DIRECT~R II ~-~er~~o~ Personnel Director requested a"re~la§sification for two employees from Sr. Guards to Program Director II, with appro- priate step pay grades. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the re~mm~hdation from Personnel Director regarding the reclassification, carried unanimously. 1982 PSCOG MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT, FIRST QUARTER Clerk presented statement from PSCOG, first quarter fees, in the amount of $2,248.00 for council approval. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve payment on this statement, carried unanimously. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Clerk read memo from Purchasing Agent declaring one name block used at council to be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City. It was felt appropriate to give this name block to the Mayor. CLAIMS Moti~ by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve Salary C-~i--~--in the amount of $203,116.29 and FICA claim in the amount of $8881.22, audited by Bob Dantini, carried unanimously. 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 - COUNCIL RECESSED 10:30 A.M. - C©UNCIL RECONVENED '- HEARING RE H & K REZONE ORDINANCE Clerk stated this h~aring had been posted and advertised according to law. She read a letter from Rosalind Veazie encouraging the council to keep the occupancy of this building as is. Mr, Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the hearing was regarding ~--~-~v~'l~ment of the property on Wheaton Way, north of 31st. He gave pertinent background information regarding the complaints of the use of the building and the parking situation. He stated at the present time the owners are in the process of upgrading the parking area. He read recommendations from the Planning Department which would amend the present ordinance No. 3215. Mrs. Brownhill, 1111 Dibb, read a letter before council on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. David Wareham who expressed their desire to have the property returned to R-1 zoning and curtail the present arrangement. Mrs. Brownhill presented the letter to be put into the record. Mrs. Brownhill further went on to cite the various changes done to the building over the past and felt they should be stopped now. She read a letter on behalf of Mrs. Lewis, a neighboring resident, and it stated her concerns over the parking situation, fumes and dust. City Commissioners Meeting December 29, 1981 Page Five H & K HEARING CONTINUED: Mr. Timm ~y---~, owner~of the building, stated he had made in clear from the beginning of their intentions to remodel the building and did not quite understand her allegations. Mrs. Sandy Bolinger, co-owner of H & K Insurance agency, stated all t-~--~~s~--~een good for their business. She stated they were a growing firm and felt they had adequate room to expand. Commissioner Swanson asked Mr. Heydel if he had any comments to make regarding the Planning Department recommendations and Mr. Heydel stated he felt they were reasonable and could live with them. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept the Planning DePartment recommendations and amend ordinance number 3215 with the following conditions, 1. That the development site shall be limited to a single office building as shown on a site plan to be provided by the property owner and approved by the City Council. 2. That the uses of the office be limited to professional business not including retail or wholesale transactions whether they are consummated on site or off site. 3. No stock-in-trade shall be stored on the site. 4. No additional buildings or building additions which increase cubical content, shall be developed on the site, carried unanimously. 02291 11:05 A.M. - 11:10 A.M.-RECESS Mayor Jarstad introduced his sisters and brother in the audience and gave a brief history of their family life in Bremerton. He then addressed a full council giving a synopsis of his past 17 years and 9 months as Mayor of the City of Bremerton. He stated that in the nearly 18 years, most areas of City services have been improved and changes made; streets, parks, fire and public safety and public transportation. Efforts have begun to restore Kitsap Lake and a future public works project will be the addition of another nine holes at the Gold Mountain Golf Course. The Casad Dame generation plant will be consummated in 1982 as well as improve- ments in the paramedic program, with the addition of another R-1 being stationed on the west side at the new fire station. Commercial growth is expected on the east side, with the recent annexation of the Ross Side 2 property at Clare's Marsh. He stated no taxes were raised until 3 0020 years ago, when the B & O tax was raised. The Lions Field development will be complete next year and hopefully White's Blueberry Park will be developed. He urged the support of the people in making the leg- islature aware that the regulations imposed on local government by them must also be supported by additional revenue to fulfill those regulations and maintain local manpower to continue the services to the community. He discussed the high costs associated with the LEOFF I Pension and Disability System. Mayor Jarstad stated that it was his feeling all the Commissioners were serving their community with dedication. He complimented the legal staff representing the City, on their skills and professional- ism. He expressed his enjoyment of the many public appearances and banquets, and appreciation to Mrs. Jarstad for being a very gracious First Lady for the City of Bremertono The audience showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. City Commissioners Meeting December 29, 1981 Page Six 4:10 P.M. recessed council meeting called to order~ Present were Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Stewart, commissioner Swanson and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. ORDINANCE RE 1982 OPERATING BUDGET Clerk r'ea~ AN ORDINANCE of ths~Y of Bremerton approving and adopting the financial budget for the several funds of the City government for the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 1982 and appropriating the amounts set forth in said budget to each fund in accordance with RCW 35.33.075. Wil Lent representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that they had two concerns regarding the 1982 budget. One, estimates of income revenue may be to optimistic and, two, insufficient reserve for pay raises. Discussion followed regarding hoped for sales tax and other legislative relief. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance 3672, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE RE MODIFYING 1981 BUDGET C-~ presented AN ORDINANCE'amending Ordinance No. 3616 as amended by Ordinance No. 3650 as amended by Ordinance No. 3666 modifying the 1981 operating budget and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Swanson to approve as an emergency, carrle--~s follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Commissioner Swanson presented a bill from Backhoe Services in the amount of $4306.70. He stated that this was an emergency sewer lateral repair and asked council approval of an emergency resolution to pay this bill. Resolution No. 1921, declaring that an emergency existed; and authorizing obtaining services necessary to facilitate Emergency Repair Work on sewer lateral in right-of-way at 416 Naval Avenue. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Resolution No. 1-~---2 ,~carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Commissioner Stewart discussed the challenge to the City Charter change. He felt that the challenge should be made by citizens of Bremerton rather than the City itself. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to direct the City Attorney to drop the charter change challenge. Mayor Jarstad stated that with the forthcoming change of city attorneys, it will be best to have the consistency of one attorney for the city handling this matter. Carried unanimously. ~-~--~'~ , CitY Clerk KATH~EEN L. MANDIO~ ~ ~--N/~ K.: ~ARSTAD ;' ~~-- ' ROBERT STEWART, Mayor Pro-Tem