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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES ~%D ~
February 10, 1981 ~
TAPE 207 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City' Bremerton,
(A) 2061 WA, was held in the Council Chambers at City }{all, 239 Fourth St.,
on Tuesday, February 10, 1981 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayo~ Jarstad
presiding. Also present were Commissioners Stewart and Swanson,
City Clerk Mandio, City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of
the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation
was given by Rev. Earnest Freeman of Westpark Christian Church.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3,.1981
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the
minutes as presented, carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Stan Chambers~ Police Dept., Warrant Server, Terminated, 2-27-81.
NOTICES OF E~mEXtYMENTS
Debra C. Willjams, Engineering, Off. Asst. II Step 3C, $5.29 per
hr., effective 2-17-81.
Edwin O. Okerman, Parks & Rec., Extra Labor (gardener/grounds '
keeper), $4.00 per hr., effective 2-2-81.
Dennis James Williams, Parks & Rec., Seasonal (basketball referee),
$3.50 per hr., effective 2-2-81.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Teresita T. Santos, Building Dept., 5-B to 5-C, $5.95 per hr.,
effective 2-15-81.
Janet Lunceford, Treasurer Dept., temporary $6.00 to $6.50 per hr.,
effective 2-9-81.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve SeparatioDs,
Notices of Employment and Changes of Pay Status, carried unanimously'.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Clerk presented a Claim for Damages from Zorina H. Nelson in the
amount of $116.28. Claimant states she stepped in a small hole in
the sidewalk with the heel of her sh6e, causing her ankle to be.
twisted. Clerk stated this claim will be forwarded to the insurance
company when a report is received from ~he Street Department,
LETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COmmERCE
Clerk presented a letter from the Chamber of Commerce extending ~
belated thanks to the City, and the Communications Dept., in
particular for their assistance in helping to.honor the return of
the hostages.
BILL FROM SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT EXCEEDING ESTIMATE
Clerk presented a bill from Sahlberg Equipment in the amount of
$2481.27 for repairs to the Mobil Sweeper, with a note from Equip-
ment Rental Sup. that the original estimate was much lower.
Sahlberg was the only supplier of repairs, and Clerk requested a
motion to approve waiver of bid call and pay the bill.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve bid
call waiver and pay the bill, carried unanimously.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Provision of Housing Information and Referral
Services
Clerk presented an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Bremerton, Kitsap County and the Kitsap County Housing Authority
for the provision of Housing Information and Referral Services.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County
and Kitsap County Housin~ Authority, carried unanimously.
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CONTRACT #2017 - CHANGE ORDER #2 - Marion Avenue St. Improvements
Clerk read a memo'from the Engineering D~pt. with Change Order ~2
attached. The change order is to delete the wage rates included
'in the original bid package and add to the contract documents the
current Federal Register Wage Rates. Thereis no cost factor involved
in this change order.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Change Order
~ to Contract #2017, carried unanimously.
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT - BURWELL ST. AND WARREN AVE.
Clerk read a memo from the Engineering Dept. requesting permission
to remove a total of 12 unmetered parking spaces on the north and
south sides of Burwell St., at Warren, allowing enough room to create
a left-turn pocket on Burwell east bound, to Warren northbound.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the
removal of 12 unmetered parking spaces on Burwell Street, carried
unanimously.
MARION AVENUE PROJECT
Clerk read a memo from Acting City Engineer Parker, with documents
attached for the purchase of a parcel of property from the
Bremerton SchoolDistrict for the Marion AVenue Project. Copies of
the documents have been sent to Karlyn Habezly of the Attorney's
office for review. HUD Grant Coordinator ~as deposited the esti-
mated amount of $8,160 with the Title Company. The amount of
$158.8S is now due. Recommend acceptance of the'documents and the
Mayor be authorized to sign.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept the
documents and the Mayor be authorized to sign, carried unanimously.
CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENTS Supplement #2-11th & Park/Kitsap & Shorewood
Clerk read a memo from the Engineering Dept., With Supplement #2
for each of the subject intersections attac~ed. The request for
these revisions has been made by the State to allow monie~ for State
Agency Employees to charge these jobs. Rec~nmend approval of these
supplements and the Mayor be authorized to sign.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Supplement
~ for llth & Park/Kitsap & Shorewood and t~eMayor be authorized to
sign, carrled unanimously.
BID PROPOSALS FOR TWO 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCK~
Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Sup. recommending acceptance
of proposal from Grey Chevrolet, Inc. as t~e low bidder, for two 1/2
ton pickup trucks and accepting their trade-in offer.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewar~ to award the contract for
two 1/2 ton pickup trucks to Grey Chevrolet, Inc. and to accept their
trade-in'offer, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD- RESCUE VEHICLE
Clerk read a memo from Fire Chief Meigs recommending the contract
for a rescue aid vehicle be award to Nortbeest Emergency Equipment
Co. minus 65" Std and radio and electronic equipment, making them
the low bidder to meet specifications. Thereason for deleting the
radio equipment is that it may be purchase~from the State bid list
at a substantial savings.
Commissioner Stewart asked if there wasn't a lower bid, and Fire
Chief Meigs explained there was one bid lo~r than the bid from
Northwest Emergency Equipment even with thedeleted items, but it
did not meet specifications.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor j~rstad to award the contracz
for a rescue aid vehicle to Northwest Eme.r~_ncy Equipment Co.,
minus the 65" Std and radio and electronic equipment, carried
unanimously.
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GRANT AWARD/OY!mERATING ASSISTANCE- Bremerton Municipal Transit
Clerk read azmemo from the Grants Administrator with two copies
of the Grant Award attached, which require acceptance by the
City Council and the Mayor's signature. The offer of financial
assistance is; being made by the State Dept. of Transportation,
utilizing fumds from Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation
Act of 1964. The grant is in the amount of $75,000. Recommend
City Council authorize the Mayor to accept the Grant Award.
Motion by Cornmissioners Stewart and Swanson to authorize the
Mayor to accept the Grant Award, carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT #2 COASTAL ZONE GRANT
Clerk read a memo from.the Planning Director with two copies
of Amendment #2 to Coastal Zone Grant between the Department of
Ecology and ~_he City attached, requesting the necessary local
signatures.
Motion by Co~mmissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept Amendment #2
and affix necessary local signatures, carried unanimously.
BID CALL - ASPF~tLT EMULSION SPRAY UNIT
Clerk read me~ao from the Street Supt. requesting bid call for one
Asphalt Emulsion Spray Unit to be used for various overlay projects
and for dust control untreated alley surfaces.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the
call for bids for one Asphalt Emulsion Spray Unit, carried
unanimously.
ARCHITECT CO~TRACT
Clerk read a memo from Water Supt, with letter from the architect,
Charles R. Gilman attached, requesting City Council to accept the
proposal for professional services for future expansion and
centralization of the Water Dept. facilities. The expansion and
centralization is due to the combining of Gorst Creek operations
with the Water Shop's. The fee will be 3% of the bid.
Motion by Csmmissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the proposal
for professional services with Charles, R. Gilman, carried
unanimously.
BID CALL - TWO PICKUP TRUCKS
Clerk read a memo from Water Supt., ~equesting authoriziation to
call for bids for two new 1/2 ton pickup trucks, with two used
pickups to.be declared surplus.
Motion by Cc~mmissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the ..
call for bids for two new 1/2 ton pickup trucks, carried
unanimously.
RESERVOIR #20 -'CONTRACT #1973
Clerk read a memo from Water Supt., recommending the suspension of
painting Reservoir #20 until painting conditions improve.
Motion by Co~anissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to suspend the
painting of Reservoir #20 until painting conditions improve, carried
unanimously.
CHLORINATION FACIL'ITY - CONTRACT #1996 - TIME EXTENSION
Clerk read a memo from Water Supt., requesting completion date of
Contract No. 1996 be extended to March 20 due to delays in the
manufacture and shipment of equipment.
Commissioner Swanson asked that the Water Dept. furnish documentation
from Kendal Construction, the contractor and postpone the decision
on this extension until next week.
TRAVELING SCREENS CONTRACT #1986 - TIME EXTENSION
Clerk read a memo from Water Supt., requesting completion date of
Contract No. 1986 be extended to March 16 due to delays in the
manufacture and shipment of equipment.
Commissioner Swanson asked that the Water Dept. furnish documentation
from Kendal Construction, the contractor and postpone the decision
on this extension until next week.
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AUTHORIZATION OF: FORCE ACCOUNT PROJECT; FUND TRANSFER; AND BID
CALL FOR MATERIALS
Cl~r'k~ead a memo from Wastewater ~upt. requesting provision
to build a training room at the Charleston Treatment Plant,
requesting the transfer of $3500 from the Cumulative Reserve for
Sewer System Improvements to operating budget Fund 451, to cover'
the cost of all materials, and requesting authorization to call
for bids for building materials.
Discussion followed, and it was decided to hold this for further
review and bring back to Council at a later date.
AUTHORIZATION OF RENOVATION PROJECTS AND ACCOUNTING
Clerk read a memo from Wastewater Supt. requesting authorization
to renovate and rebuild pumps at Pump Stations 13, 14, 15, and 16
during this year. Recommend that specific renovation projects
now be established and that City Council authorize the transfer of
Reserve Funds to these projects as outlined.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson ahd Stewart to approve that
spe~ic renovation projects be established and transfer Reserve
Funds to these projects as outlined, carried unanimously.
BILLS
Mo"~n by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Vouchers
~509 thru 21677 inclusive in the amount of $160,868.02 and
Vouchers 21502 and 21504 inclusive in the amount of $25,120.79,
audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve payroll
vouchers, Salary Fund: for payperiod ending 2-1-81 in the ambunt
of $205,714.65 and Claim Fund: for payperiod ending 2-1-81 in the
amount of $8,936.79, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
STREET LIGHTS
Clerk read a memo from Acting City Engineer Parker requesting
street lights be installed at two locations; 14th St. dead-ends
about 2 blocks west of High St., and West Marine Drive near 2523
West Marine Drive.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve installation
of street lights at dead-end of 14th St, and near 2523 West Marine
Drive, carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPLICATION
Clerk presented an application for license of a Music Machine at
the Hut Sut, approved by the Chief of Police.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Music Machine
1~ e for the Hut Sut, carried unanimously. ns
CONTRACT #1978 - SMITH AND FOREST RIDGE PARK
Clerk read a memo from the Engineering Dept. stating the subject
contract has been completed and recommending of acceptance of the
work for the purpose of operation and maintenance.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept completion
of Contract #1978 for Smith School and Forest Ridge Park, carried
unanimously.
PROCLAMATION
Clerk presented a Proclamation of the Mayor, proclaiming the month
of February, 1981 as American Music Month.
BREMERTON TERMINAL COMPANY
Clerk stated to Council that the lease with Bremerton Terminal Co.
for the tunnel at First Street expires later this year. She asked
for authorization to work with DOT to renew the lease. Commissioner
Swanson asked that the new lease at least cover the cost of
maintenance and repairs.
Motion by Conmlissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve author-
~n for the City Clerk to work with DOT on renewing the lease
for the First Street tunnel, carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE First Reading
Clerk read, first reading,. "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 5of
Ordinance 133; Section 12 of Ordinance 200, as amended by Section
1 of Ordinance 1894; Section 7 of Ordinance 347; Section 10 of
Ordinance 465; Section 7 of Ordinance 653: Section 7 of Ordinance
749; Section 4 of Ordinance 863; Section 10 of Ordinance 882, as
amended by Section 8 of Ordinance 1531, as amended by Section 2
of Ordinance 2161; Section 3 or Ordinance 920; Section 17 of
Ordinance 970; Section 5 of Ordinance 1382, Section 5 of Ordinance
1442, as amended by Section 2 of Ordinance 2156; Section 7 of
Ordinance 1513; Section 13 of Ordinance 1521; Section 21 of
Ordinance 1524; Section 6 of Ordinance 1662; Section 6 of
Ordinance 1777; Section 8 of Ordinance 1778; Section 7 of Ordinance-
1842, as amended by Section 4 of Ordinance 1908; Section 27 of
Ordinance 1917; Section 15 of Ordinance 2019; Section 15 of
Ordinance 2169; Section 8 of Ordinance 2177; Section 109 of
Ordinance 22Q2; Section 6 of Ordinance 2875; Section 35 of
Ordinance 2888; Section 18 of Ordinance 3012.; Section 15 of
Ordinance 3187 and Section 4 of Ordinance 3517 relating to
penalties for violations of such ordinances".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance
on the first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor
Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes.
TAPE 207 9:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION
(A) 2125 Annie Nuttle, 1118 18th St. asked when the By-pass would be com-
pleted. She stated that the traffic in the alley in that area
very bad. Commissioner Swanson stated we will open bids and begin
construction the first of June when school is out.
TAPE 207 BUS CONSOLIDATION
(A) 2169 Rubert Burco of Public Policy Research stated he had ~een working
with BCT and the Bremerton School District. regarding consolidation
of the bus systems. He stated that there are over-lapping routes
and three school buses could be retired; 8 - 12 buses could be
freed up from the morning special routes operated by the City for
the Navy Yard; many of the City's Twin Coaches could stand replacing
and some new vehicles ordered; a joint fleet of 10 - 15 less buses
could be accomplished; consolidate maintenance; reduce number of
students served within the two mile distance from schools; access
to and from ferry using smaller vehicles.
TAPE 207 Field Ryan of the Bremerton School District stated that he will
(A) 2559 urge the School Board to favorably review the recommendations.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad that we cooperate
~Ith the School District and try to implement the recommendations,
carried unanimously.
Mr. Burco discussed the Recommended Course of Action and recoF~ended
a one year trial; he felt that there could be a $100,000 - $200,000
savings. A copy of the complete Feasibility Study and Consolidation
potentials for the Bremerton City and Bremerton School District Bus
Systems is available in the City Clerks office.
TAPE 207 AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
(A) 2652 Harry Penor brought up the ambulance ordinance and the elimination
of the words "on-duty", and wanted to know how that happened.
Mayor Jarstad stated he talked with Mr..Littlejohn the owner of
Olympic Ambulance, and he had no problem with the ordinance the way
it is written. Mr. Penor stated the ambulance committee agreed "on-
duty" would be in the ordinance and questioned why it was left out.
Mayor Jarstad discussed the definition of "on-duty" and total regula-
tion of ambulance companies. He stated that the Commissioners
discussed this and did not want to get that restrictive in the
ordinance. Discussion followed regarding waiting time for an
ambulance to arrive. Mayor Jarstad stated there is an ambulance
committee right now, and if Mr. Penor has a complaint about the
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9:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION contd
ordinance, he can call a meeting to discuss it. Commissioner
Swanson stated that if they maintain that type of overhead with
"on-duty", they will run their costs up. If a company runs right
it will get business. He stated the City could regulate what
the ambulance companies pay employees, vacations, hours and every
move they make and asked if that is what Mr. Penor wants.
TAPE 208 Bob Mussman discussed the Council Meetings at which the ambulance
(A) 0327 ordinance was discussed. He said the ambulance committee wanted
"on-duty" in the ordinance and that he does not understand why it
was taken out. Commissioner Stewart asked if it was necessary
and Commissioner Swanson felt it is possible to drive the cost of
service up if the ordinance is loaded up. He stated that this
Council changed the ordinance.- Chief Meigs stated that this
should be brought up with the ambulance committee, and they would
bring recommendations back.
TAPE 208 CITY ATTORNEY
(A) 0692 Bill Amo stated that three weeks ago he and Mr. Mussman submitted
a letter for a blue ribbon committee to look into the City
Attorney and City relationship. He asked if a committee has been
selected. Mayor Jarstad stated he had talked to a Superior Court
Judge and he will get back to him. Discussion followed regarding
the criteria for selection of the committee. Mayor Jarstad stated
that the criteria is that they not be prejudice. Mr. Amo asked
that they be careful not to screen out people who care about this
community. Commissioner Swanson stated he is preparing a list of
possible members of the committee, and that the Council will select
the committee. Mr. Amo stated he is concerned about the selection
process and the fact it has been three weeks.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
TAPE 20P Commissioner Stewart:
(A) 0879
He stated that he would like to have public 'service work in lieu
of jail sentence at the discretion o~ the judge. Two areas where
he would like to give this discretion that the Judge does not now
have is eluding a police officer and drunk driving charges. He
stated Judge Alexander agrees. Mayor Jarstad expressed concern
about liability coverage. Mr. Amo did not agree, and felt that'
these offences were serious and should be mandatory jail time.
Commissioner Swanson stated he would agree only if the drunk
driving part were omitted and jail time remain mandatory for that.
Mayor Jarstad a~ked that this be held for a week so that he could
discuss it with Judge Alexander.
Mayor Jarstad:
The Mayor discussed the downtown redevelopment and signing of Mr.
Bremer.
He discussed the cross training between the Communications and
Fire Departments in the use of vehicles. He stated the Police 4/10
hours has been successful.
The planning for Armed Forces week is underway and many dignitaries
have been invited.
BID OPENINGS:
Logic Analyzer Test Equipment:
Tektronix, Inc., bid bond enclosed, $7,049.24
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer the pro-
posal to committee for review, carried unanimously.
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BID OPENINGS contd
Line Printer:
Data Systems Marketing, bid check enclosed, $2,722.0
The Computer Connection, bid check enclosed, $3,202.50
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to follow the
recommendation of Communications Sup. Patmon and award contract
to the low bidder, Data Systems Marketing, carried unanimously.
Stage Curtains and Valance:
The Line Unique, Inc. bid check enclosed, $2,026.50
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award contract
to the only bidder if proposal meets speci=ications, c~rried
unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned 11~05 A.M.
Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Glenn K. J t