HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/81 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 1981
?ape 209 ~egular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of
(B) 1454 Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, February 24, 1981
at 9:10 A.M. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioners Stewart and Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst.
City Attorney Ryan and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation
was given by Pastor Robert Peterson of the Emanual Lutheran Church.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 1981
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the
minutes as presented, carried unanimously.
SEPARATION
Samuel "NickI' Corey, Service Specialist Sr. Retired 2-27-81
due to Disability.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Michelle F. Lougheed, Parks and Recreation, Part Time Guard,
$3.75 per hr., effective 2/20/81; Conrad Green, Atty., Municipal
Court, $13.07 per hr., effective 2/19/81; Mary Lou Ulin,
Temporary Employee City Clerks Office, $7.00 per hr., effective
2/23/81.
CHANGE OF PAY STATUS
Theresa Davis, Parks Department $4.40 to $4.60 per hr, effective
2-16-81.
Llewellyn J.Williams, Building Department, from 14-C $11.36 per
hr to 14-D, $11.70 per hr effective 2-22-81.
Vicki Batterman, Executive Department, from $7.21 per hr. to $8.08
per hr (includes 1% longevity) 12% retroactive to 12-29-80.
Kenneth D. Anthony, Fire Department, from $8.39 to $9.48 per hr,
effective 2-23-81.
Gary Larson, Fire Department, from Lieutenant to Battalion Chief,
$9.67 to $10.59 per hr., effective date 2-23-81.
Barbara Hornell, Fire Department, Merit level increase from Step
4-A to 4-B, $5.93 to $6.11 per hr., effective 3-1-81.
Colleen Donley, Planning Department, $9.30 to $10.42 per hr;
12% retroactive to 12-29-80.
Debra Brewton, Police Department, $3.61 per hr to $4.04 per hr;
12% retroactive to 12/29/80.
Randall Cox, Police Department, $9.28 to $9.67 per hr., effective
1-28-81.
Robert D. Waldroop, Police Department, $9.28 to $9.67 per hr,
effective 2-11-81.
Brian Johnson, Police Department, from $9.28 to $9.67 per hr,
effective 2-25-81.
Julie Gosselin, Public Works, $6.51 to $7.29 per hr, 12%
retroactive to 12-29-80.
Diana Lynn Miller, Parks and Recreation Department, $3.50 to
$~.75 per hr, effective 2-16-81.
Roger Scott VanHoover, Parks and Recreation, from $3.75 to $3.85
per hr, effective 2-16-81.
Karla D. Ward, Parks and Recreation, from $3.75 to $3.85 per hr,
effective 2-16-81.
Michelle Carlson, Parks and Recreation, $4.00 to $4.40 per hr
effective 2-16-81.
William E. Phillips, Parks and Recreation, $3.75 to $3.85 per hr,
effective 2-16-81.
Motion by Major Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve
Separations, Notices of Employment and Changes of Pay Status,
carried unanimously.
COuMCiL
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CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Clerk presented a claim for damages from Jesse A. Shaffer in the
amount of $177.45. The claim has been filed as the result of
damage to side of pickup when struck by a city truck which occurred
at 13th and Park Avenues on February 18, 1981.
Clerk stated this claim will be sent to the insurance company.
Clerk presented a law suit re Mhoon vs City of Bremerton. This
will be sent to the insurance company.
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND FOR FEBRUARY 1981
Motion made by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the
Employee's Retirement Fund in the amount of $3,011.98 for February
as presented, carried unanimously.
AUCTION SUMMARY
Clerk read a letter from Stokes Auction Services stating the
balance earned at auction held on January 31, 1981 of surplus
equipment amounted to $42,304.97.
VALUATION OF EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Clerk read a letter from the firm of Milliman & Robertson, Inc.
regarding their propo~lto valuate the Employees' Retirement
System as of 12-31-80 and to prepare a study of possible cost-
of-living adjustments in the benefits paid to retirees. The cost
would be $500. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to
approve the firm of~'flliman and Robertson for valuation of the
system, carried unanimously.
BALLOT PROPOSITION
Clerk presented information that we must have our ballot at a
time different from the School District because of State law. The
dates mandated were April 7th or May 19th. Discussion followed
regarding the cost savings if they could be run at the same time
but the laws regarding elections allow only those dates for special
elections and the school district could not change their date.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to place it on
the ballot May 19, 1981, carried unanimously.
STORM LINE EASEMENT AND VACATED HOUSE STREET
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart that we authorize the
City Engineering Department to develop an agreement with the property
owners affected to cooperate in developing a solution to the
improvement and/or relocation of the storm line rather than
abandoning the line, carried unanimously.
RIGHT-OF-WAY - OLYMPIC COLLEGE
Clerk read memo regarding the purchase of a small parcel needed
for R/W at which time the owner requested $200 for the purchase.
Due to the increase in the assessed value of the land, he now
wants $300 for the parcel. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and
Stewart to pay the landowner'3~, carried unanimously.
CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT - WHEATON WAY AT LEBO/CHERRY
Clerk read memo with attached City/County Agreement to construct
a traffic signal at,Wheaton Way and Cherry in East Bremerton. The
project appears on the City's 6 Year Transportation Improvement
Plan. Funding is provided through the FAUS Program with matching
monies from Fund 101. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner
Swanson to approve agreement carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes;
Commissioner Swanson, yes; Commissioner Stewart abstain due to
ownership of property in the area.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Clerk rea~ memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor requesting
authorization ho call for bids on two 1981 Four-door sedans per
attached specification sheet. Motion by Commissioners Stewart
and Swanson approving the call for [Yds, carried unanimously.
CLARES MARSH ANNEXATION
Clerk read memo from Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stating that
the Boundary Review Board had met and set April 9, 1981, 7:30 P.M.
at the County Courthouse as the meeting time and location for a
public hearing.
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PHYSICAL PLANT CHANGES - CITY HALL
Clerk read letter from Joe Shoemaker, Bremerton Police Department,
stating that plant changes in the City Jail necessary for proper
fire exits were performed totaling $4,328.03. He requested funds
be transferred from General Building Maintenance, since this was
a building maintenance problem with fire access, etc. to cover
the costs for proper fire exits and electrical lock system for the
exterior door at the City Jail. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and
Commissioner Swanson to approve t~transfer of the funds from
CR General and work force account, carried unanimously.
IN-HOUSE MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CITY JAIL
Clerk read a letter from Joe Shoemaker, Bremerton Police Department,
with attached proposal from the Kitsap County Health Department for
providing in-house medical services as mandated by Washington State
Jail Commission, on a contractual basis for health services. It
was stated that previous method of providing health care services
was quite costly and that this also was necessary because of lawsuits.
The cost will be $ 3,868.00. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and
Swanson to approve In-House M~ical Services by Kitsap County
Health Department as presented, carried unanimously.
CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT - MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS FOR 1981
Clerk read memo from Ken Brees, Street Superintendent, requesting
approval and execution of an attached City/County Agreement for
purchase of miscellaneous signs for the year 1981. Motion by
Commissioners Stewart and Swanson approving the Agreement for
purchase of miscellaneous signs for the year 1981, not to exceed
a total of $500, carried unanimously.
WORK FORCE ACCOUNT
Clerk read a letter from Don Proctor, Wastewater Facilities
Superintendent, requesting authorization of A) Force Account
11516) Project B) Authorization of Fund Transfer and C) Authorization
of Bid Call for Materials to provide a training room at the
Charleston Treatment Plant. Mr. Don Proctor spoke concerning the
necessity for this facility for a training area as well as a lunch
room. Mr. Chuck Moore, Water Superintendent, spoke stating his
concerns and needs also for the use of such a facility for training.
He stated that his Department would be able to pay rent for use
of such a facility. Discussion followed regarding the deficit
position of the Wastewater fund. Mr. Proctor stated the funds are
available in the Water/Sewer reserve fund. Motion by Mayor Jarstad
and Commissioner Swanson to approve the project subject to the
funds being available, carried unanimously.
9:30 SIGNING OF NON-UNIFORM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson that the
Collective Bargaining Agreement be signed at this time, carried
unanimously. This was so done by all present with the exception
of Carole J. Shreeve, who was not present but will be asked to
sign tomorrow.
9:30 PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Jim Herdman, 630 Highland, apartment owner at 1106 Naval, requested
Council put him on Planning Commission agenda for 3-17 as he had
contacted them and his request was too late. Discussion followed
(1754) and it was determined the City Council could make this request of
the Planning Commission. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner
Stewart to put Mr. Herdman on the Planning Commission Agenda of
March 17, 1981, carried unanimously.
Bill Littlejohn, Olympic Ambulance presented to the City Council
his rate sheet for Ambulance Services. He also requested the
Council make a determination that he could return with a revised
rate request later this year as he had been told he would be
receiving cuts in reimbursements from DSHS later this year.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept the rates
of Olympic Ambulance as presented, carried unanimously. Motion
by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to look into whether
an amendment to the Ordinance would be required if new rates were
to be filed before the next year, carried unanimously. Clerk
then asked Mr. Littlejohn regarding criteria of licensing of
ambulance attendants and to make this information available.
Bill Amo, 238 Willis Street stated that he had approached the
City Council six weeks ago with a request for a progress report
(1958) regarding a task force to review Charter Article 8 and report
back regarding recommendations. Mayor Jarstad stated he had
discussed this with a Superior Court Judge and Len Kruse, Attorney,
~\%\ and both had stated it would be most difficult to get anybody
~ in legal services to evaluate legal advise. Mr. Amo stated he
had suggested we contact the Kitsap County Bar Association for
candidates, and that he had also suggested retired judges and/or
concerned citizens. He stated he had expected more interest
from the Council and that he had put in a great deal of time
and effort.
Mayor Jarstad gave special recognition to Colleen Donoly, Block
Grant Coordinator. It was stated that this was a competitive
(2081)
application and that we were 1 of 30 Washington cities competing
for funds for housing rehabilitation program and that we rated
first. He congratulated Ms Donoly on the application.
FOREST PRACTICES APPLICATION - 1981 TIMBER SALE
Clerk read a memo from William Duffy, Water Department Supervisor
requesting Mayor Jarstad to sign an application for Department
of Natural Resources, prior to calling for bids on the two 1981
timber sales. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to
approve application, carried unanimously.
BREMERTON NORTHERN MODEL RAILROAD
Clerk presented a letter from the Bremerton Northern Model Railroad
stating copies had been sent to the Commissioners and that the letter
was requesting use of suitable quarters through the City for the
use, storage and public display of the groups model railroads. If
quarters were not available, they would be interested in a piece of
land upon which to construct suitable quarters, approximately 24 x 48.
It was suggested this request be turned over to the Parks Department
for review.
LETTER FROM MARIE SELING
Clerk presented a letter from Marie Seling, copies of which had
been sent prior to the Commissioners. She stated Mrs. Seling
lived below ~he Bayview Vet Clinic and that she wa~ bothered by the
noise level from the Briarcliff. It was recommended this letter
be sent on to Judge Roper in Port Orchard by next Tuesday.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart stated that the NCR machine is obsolete and
cannot get rid of it. The City of Port Orchard is interested in
it, that possibly it could be rented out to them. Motion by
Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that the Clerk contact the
City of Port Orchard for disposition of this machine, carried
unanimously.
BILLS
Mo'~n by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve
Vouchers 21771 through 21773 in the amount of $3469.01; and
Vouchers 21778 through 21894 in the amount of $197,994.78,
audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
C21/LARKIN REALTY - REZONE R-1 to B-2
Clerk stated this hearing has been advertised, posted and letters
of notification sent as required by law. She read Planning
Commission Resolution recommending denial of the rezone request.
The request is to construct a 16,000 sq. foot office building
at the above location and rezone R-1 to B-2. She read a letter
from Ben Lorenz of C21 regarding proposed modifications they would
be willing to make. He asked that the hearing be tabled in order
to work with the neighbors and Planning staff.
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Commissioner Swanson asked the Attorney if it was legal to
advertise the hearing notice on the original rezone issue than
deviate and discuss the letter from C21 which had been received
after the posting of the notice. Motion by Commissioner Stewart
and Mayor Jarstad to proceed with the~aring as posted in order
to give the public present a chance for their discussion and
presentation, carried unanimously.
Bob Mitchell, C21/Larkin Realty, stated that the letter written
ha~ indicated their scaled down version of the original request
giving site design, location proximity to existing property, and
road access. They do not want to destroy protection to the
neighbors.
The Planning Commission had based its decision upon the ~indings
of Facts, Conclusions and Exhibits "A" through "E" included in the
report on file. They recommended a study of the general area
of Kitsap Way west of Marine Drive and east of SR 3 should be
conducted to determine the optimal land use in this area; also
recommended if the application is approved, conditions to minimize
the adverse impacts on the safety and traffic carrying capacity
of Kitsap Way and the neighboring residential properties should
be developed.
Charles Warner, 4616 Kitsap Way, stated his property is 117 feet
from t~ piece of property proposed for rezone. He stated he
appreciated something would have to be done with the property in
question, but he opposed a business fezone. He had reviewed the
Bremerton Area Comprehensive Plan, noting 25 pages and 29 different
items that were contrary to rezone request. He stated that if
rezone passed~ it could be tested in court action.
Jim Shank, 4604 Kitsap Way, stated he lived next door to Mr. Warner
a'~e requested the Council to disapprove the rezone request. He
felt the area should be developed, but hoped it would follow
proper channels, as it was now in the Comprehensive Plan as a
residential zone.
MikeGawenka, 939 Weslon Place, stated he was disturbed about the
nearness ~f the proposed rezoning to the water of the Bay. He
stated the runoff from the parking area would pollute the natural
water and that he also disapproved the rezone.
Paul Hoskings, 919 Weslon Place, stated he was also speaking on
behalf of'K~ father who lived next door, in that he approved of
the rezone as the development would improve sewer and water to
the area. That the cost of the property, size of land in question,
proximity to the highway, is inhibitive for residential use. He
stated he did not want multiple use dwellings.
Greg Schilmyer, 905 Weslon Place, agreed with Mr. Hoskings
statements. He would like to have something done about the
traffic and accidents in the area.
RECESSED FOR BID OPENINGS - 11:00 A.M.
bffice Furniture - Police Department
Al's Office Machine, bid check, total bid price $4,568.24
Rainier Copy Products, bid check, partial bid price $1,393.25
Peninsula Stationers, Inc., bid check, total bid price $4,405.54
Boise Cascade Office Products, bid check, bid for chairs $445.00;
bid for cabinets $576.00
Tri-County Business Equipment Co., bid check, total bid $4,192.79
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to refer to committee
for review, carried unanimously.
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Airless Paint Sprayer
Preservative Paint Co., bid check, total bid $2,463.71. Error
in figure noted by Max Marangi; should have been $2365.95
plus tax, totaling $2493.71
ABC Rentals, bid check, total bid $2,910.69
Star Machinery, No Bid.
Motor Parts Service, bid check, total bid $2,659.13
Parker Paint Sales Co., bid check, total bid $2,486.38
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to refer to committee
for r~view, carried unanimously.
Traffic Signal Controller - llth & Warren
Signals and Control Systems, Inc., bid check, total bid $11,697.78
Econolite Control ~roducts, Inc., bid check, total bid $9,870.00
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer to
committee for review, carried unanimously. (Safety Signal Systems,
Inc., bid check, total bid $9,233.00. This bid was inadvertently
left in the file but had been received prior to the due date. It
was opened and read in the presence of Max Marangi and Kathleen L.
Mandio and will be referred to the committee with the other bids.)
HEARING CONTINUED:
'ape 209 Mr. Drake, 261__5 Eastview Drive, representing the Bay Area
0000 Neighborhood Assoc., expressed concern about this rezone and the
traffic in the area now.
Mr. Lorenz, Owner/Broker of Larkin Realty, stated his company
had made previous attempts to meet with the property owners in
the area. tie was willing to submit a scaled down version of the
original plan in hopes of meeting their approval. He wished to
discuss the situation today to avoid being turned down and having
to wait another year before the request could be submitted again.
He stated that his business, a real estate/escrow office, would not
be generating a great deal of noise level or traffic level, as
compared to the possibility of a multiple dwelling use. He would
be willing to have restrictions placed on the property regarding
hours, architecture, landscaping, adhering to natural environment
and blending into the environment.
Commissioner Stewart stated that if this were turned down, that
it could be developed into lots and multiple dwellings built.
Mayor Jarstad recommended that the residents might be able to go
back to the developer and see what they can work out.
Discussion followed regarding possible uses of the property. It
was pointed out that the owner could clear cut all the trees and
that duplexes could be built all over the area. Working with
commercial builders on an acceptable design could be preferable
to having multiple family use. Mr. Attebery stated the planning
staff reconnnended denial based on the policy in the Bremerton area
plan and suggested further study of the area might resolve the
use. If approved, they want time to develop conditions. Examples
of areas where developers and residents did not work together
were given. The commissioners encouraged the neighborhood and
C21/Larkin Realty to try to work out a solution to the use of
this land.
Mr. Warher stated that he has not discussed Mr. Lorenz letter or
new proposal with the neighbors and would like time to do so. It
was agreed that 45 days was acceptable to work with all parties
involved. Mr. Shank stated he would like to hear what Mr. Lorenz
had to propose and work together.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to continue
the hearing to April 21, 1981, carried unanimously. Mr. Attebery
stated that if you look at the area and property it is on a
stretch of property that is not at the point of transition for
the next 15-20 years. He asked that the Planning Commission,
because of their unanimoulus decision to deny, be involved in any
new proposals and hearings. Mayor Jarstad stated that would be
done. Mr. Gawenka discussed spot zoning and commercial, and
reiterated his opposition.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS CONTINUED:
Clerk introduced Mary Lou Ulin, Temporary Secretary in the
City Clerks office.
Clerk urged departments to work with Bill Mullins on the records
conversion.
Mayor Jarstad stated we had been notified of the approval of
grant money for the Kitsap Lake Water Quality Study. The amounts
are: $50,000 EPA; $40,000 DOE; $10,000 City.
The Mayor discussed putting the Sr. Citizens/Civic Auditorium
on the special ballot.
Meeting adjourned at 12:20 P.M.
Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk