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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/81 CITY CID4MISSIONERS' MEETING MARCH 17 , 1981 Regular meeting of t~e City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, rape Washington, was heroin the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth 210 Street, on Tuesday,March 17, 1981 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Glenn Side Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioners Tom Swanson 2 and Bob Stewart, Cjhl; Clerk Mandio, City Attorney Terry McCluskey, [103) and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened ~ith the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Conrad Ca~igan, minister for the First Church of the Nazarene. Five Eighth grade ~{rls from Bremerton Junior High representing the Kit-No-Ma Camp Fire Council were introduced by the Mayor and sat in as. counterparts touche various officials at the Council meeting. MINUTES OF MARCH 1~, 1981 Motion by Mayor Ja~tad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the minutes as amended, stating that the parking strip in question on Page 4, did belonged Mr. Renstrom, 1123 Naval Avenue, carried unanimously. SEPARATION, CHANGE ~FPAY STATUS Barbara J. Howell, Fire Prevention Officer, effective 3-13-81; Resigned. Ronald D. McKiernan, from $7.51 to $7.88 per hour, effective 2-22,81 (RetrO) Fire Dept. Stanley Plyler, Fire Dept., from $7.10 to $7.51 per hour, effective 3-4-81; Cynthia Angeles, Police Dept.; $5.59 to $5.76 per hour, effective 3-3-81; David Boynton, Police Dept.; $10.14 to $10.61 per hour, effective 3-20-81; Rena Brown, Police Dept.; $5.76 to $5.93 per hour, effective 3-5-81; Rici~ard McCluskey, Police Dept.; $9.28 to $9.67 per hour, effective 3-3-81; Terry Peterson, Police Dept.; $10.61 to $10.86 per hour, effective 3-28-81; Marlena Stewart, Police Dept., $6.29 to $6.48 per hour, effective 3-31-81; John Weatherill, Police Dept., $9.28 to $9.67 per hour, effective 3-10-81. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Notice of Separation and Change of Pay Status Requests, carried unanimously. BLACKWOOD OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - PERRY AVENUE Clerk read a memo from City Engineer restating the situation concern- ing a request for hook-up to City Sewer. It was reviewed and dis- cussion ensued regarding {he facts and findings of the Kitsap County Health Department concerning the use of the present drain field and the advisability and costs to the customer to hook up to the City. Bill Parker stated that the proposed restaurant Qas in the County, approximately 1800 feet from the City line, and that if this line were installed, it would serve only the one customer, and that it did not meet any of the criteria of the Resolution for hook up. Mr. Portrey, Bremerton Kitsap County Health Department, stated that the original findings indicated the soil to be adequate, but that after excavation for a parking site, it was found to be unsatisfactory and that costs to construct a new on-site drain field would be in (1230) excess of $12,000 as compared to City hookup of $17,000 to $19,000. City Commissioners Meeting March 17, 1981 Page Two BLACKWOOD CONTINUED: Richard Dunlap, representing applicant, stated that they felt the system as it exists, would shortly represent a health hazard not only to the restaurant, but also to other outside uses of the property; stating that there is a Tavern at the same local and that they were also having problems. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and deny the request, carried unanimously. It was felt that at some future date that area of residences, as well as businesses, could be annexed into the City and all be properly served. 9:30 A.M. - PROCLAMATION Mayor Jarstad read a Proclamation and presented same to a group of (1649) young men representing the Order of DeMolay. They in turn presented the Mayor with a Flag. 9:45 - 9:55 RECESS JOE MENTOR- KOMOTELEVISION PRESENTATION Joe Mentor spoke encour~aing the use of the 2% Sales Tax for tele- vision advertisement promoting tourist use of the Bremerton/Kitsap County Area. (2008) Monica J. Park, Television Account Executive for KOMO TV presented statistics for the Council, stating that over an eight (8) week period of advertising, the media would reach 14,408,000 adults over the age of 35, for a total of 160 spot advertisements, for a cost of $70,210. Mary Babich, Television Commercial Producer for KOMO TV, presented to the Council a demonstration of audio and visual techniques which would be used to build the advertising commercial, for a total cost of $6,720. Copies of the information in detail are on file in the City Clerk's office° 11:00 A.M. BID OPENINGS Building Materials for Training Room Bremerton Lumber Company, Bid Check, Total bid $3,055.10 Parker Lumber Company, Bid Check, Total bid $2,947.82 Two 4 Door Sedans/Equipment Rental Haselwood Buick-Pontiac Co., Bid Check, Pontiac - $17,161.47 Catalina $18,099.04 Grey Chevrolet, Inco, Bid Check, Chev. Malibu - $16,394.15 Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer the bids to the appropriate departments for review and recommendations, carried unanimously. 11:10 to 11:20 RECESS JOE MENTOR - KOMO TELEVISION PRESENTATION CONTINUED Dane Nysor, Director of Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council regarding the newly formed Kitsap County Visitors and Convention Bureau, stating they support the proposal to promote' tourism in the area. He felt that if approximately $75,000 were to be spent on such a program, that it be a long-range program rather than a short-term, just for the mid-summer months. The Visitors Bureau will have their budget prepared by the first of April and will be coming before the Council with their ideas of promotion. City Commissioners Meeting March 17, 1981 Page Three Don Serry, present President of the Kitsap County Tourist and Convention Bureau, stated he was impressed by the presentation. He also stated th~ he shared the concern of going longer than just 4 months ink~promotion of the area, he felt that a yearly promotion program would be more desirable. Pete Danielson, W~shington State Department of Commerce, stated he felt the campaign to be very appropriate as people were concerned about the rising ~sts of fuel and travel expenses, and that we had a large surroundiX area to draw tourists into and that an early (2547) program would have long range results. Michael Hosea, sta~ad she felt this program would do much to promote civic pride in the~ommunity. She suggested that the Chamber of Commerce have a cbric event for the City of Bremerton itself, stating that Evergreen Pa~kcould be used for outside music concerts and other related activities. Joe Mentor, stated to the Council that he hoped they could make a decision at the next council meeting and make a motion to go forward with this program. LANIER BUSINESS PRODUCTS Mr. Bob Dolan, Representative for Lanier Business Products, addressed the Council regarding doing a word processing study for the City, without charge or obligation. It was determined that if the City went ahead with a word processing program after the evaluation, it would have to be a bid item. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to have the Lanier Business Products do a study to the City, without obligation, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, abstained. BREMERTON-KITSAP COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-SINCLAIR INLET FACILITIES AGREEMENT Clerk read memo from Engineering Department requesting permission to enter into an agreement with the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health Department to obtain and test water samples from existing domestic water wells surrounding the proposed wastewater sludge disposal areas, cost of the agreement is not to exceed $3,500; funding is available from the EPA Sinclair Inlet Facilities Grant. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve this agreement, not to exceed $3,500, carried unanimously. CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT-SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 - 6th & Callow Signal Clerk read memo from Engineering Department with attached Supplement No. 1 for the installation of a new traffic signal at 6th & Callow, stating this updates the existing agreement to reflect current cost trends and requesting approval and signature of the Mayor. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Supplement, carried unanimously. BID CALL - COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Clerk read a memo from Gary Heath, Equipment Rental Supervisor, requesting authorization to call for bids for one 1981 Pick-up Truck for the Communications Department, to be supplied by Equipment Rental. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve calling for B'I'6s for one 1981 Pickup Truck for the Communications Department, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting March 17, 1981 Page Four LEYDE ENTERPRISES- EQUIPMENT Clerk read a memo from Bill Meigs, Fire Chief, regarding research (2709) on the proposal to purchase pieces of equipment from Leyde Enter- prises. After discussion, it was felt that it would be best to have Mr. Leyde advertise the vehicle for sale to determine the market price. SURPLUS FEDERAL FROPERTY - GRANTS DEPARTMENT Clerk read a memo from Grants Administrator regarding the parcel of property located at Arsenal Way and Kitsap, previously having been identified as meeting the needs of the City of Bremerton for con- struction of a ne~ westside fire station, as having been declared surplus to the needs of the Federal government. It was recommended that Mayor Jarstad file a formal request for the acquisition of said property with the GSA. Motion by Mayor Jarstad'and Commissioner Stewart to file a request for the property, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM MR. AMO Clerk read to the Council a letter from Mr. Amo dealing with the appointment of a blue ribbon panel to look into Article 8 of the City Charter, dealing with the City Attorney's office. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. LETTER FROM DOUG ~EKS. ARCHITECT Clerk read a letter from Doug Weeks Architect requesting review of appendix "D" Of the "City of Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program" and consider taking actions to correct the regulations that are hamstringing the proper development of our waterfront properties. Clerk reported that a copy of this letter had been forwarded to Ken Attebery, and that no report was available as yet. LETTER FROM CENTURY 21/LARKIN REALTY Clerk read a letter to the Council from Ben Lorenz of Century 21 who reiterated their desire to work with the neighborhood to correct and create a desirable alternate plan, stating they understood a City Planning staff member would also be available to attend such a meeting. Commissioner Stewart urged that Ken Attebery move on this as soon as possible, as the rehearing date is April 21o PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation by Mayor Jarstad proclaiming March 19, 1981 as "WARREN G. MAGNUSON DAY". ORDINANCE NO. 3627 - AMENDING AMBULANCE RATES & RATE SCHEDULE FILING Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 3627 amending ORDINANCE NO. 3622, Section 6, relating to ambulance rates and rate schedule filing requirements; and declaring an emergency reading. Motion by Commissioners Stewar~ and Swanson to approve ORDINANCE NO. 3627 an emergency, as read, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes; Con~issioner Stewart, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3628 - CITY HAND LAUNDRY REZONE Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 3628 for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of ORDINANCE NO. 1792 (Lowrie and Milbrad-City Hand Laundry) and the same hereby is rectassified from Residential-Two (R-2) to Business-Three (B-3) subject to conditions. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the Ordinance as read, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting March 17, 1981 Page Five BILLS: Cle"~ presented Vouchers No, 22157 through 22250 in the amount of $97,972.28, audited by John Ross, for approval. Also submitted were General Claim in the amount of $257,534.10 for Payroll Account ending 3-1-81; and General Claim in the amount of $12,588.46, CO. FICA - Pay period 3-1-81, audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve above Vouchers and General Claims for payment, carried unanimously. PROPOSITION FOR SEPTEMBER BALLOT Clerk read a RESOLUTION of the City of Bremerton, Washington providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a general election to be held on September 15, 1981 of the proposlEion stated in Resolution No. 1886 and of the proposition stated in Ordinance No. 3620. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to change the above from a special election, to be presented at the September Primary Election, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swans6n, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3629 '- R-1 CHARGE USE Clerk read for first reading, ORDINANCE NO. 3629 of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to the charging for the use of emergency medical transport service rendered by the Bremerton Fire Deparhnent; providing for a general election and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve on f~'~reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. EPA GRANT AMENDMENT - BREMERTON SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENTS Clerk read memo from City Engineer recommending that Council approve the attached request for Federal participation in the cost of additional items listed therein on the Grant Amendment. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve '~he signing of this Grant increase, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - FRANCES HADDON MORGAN CHILDREN'S CENTER Clerk read letter from Department of Social and Health Services with attached easement as requested for the water line at the Children's Center, recommending easement be approved. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept easement as presented, carried unanimously. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT- WERNER ROAD Clerk read memo from Water Distribution Supervisor stating that approximately 1020 feet of 8" steel and 6" A.C. water main On Werner Road requires replacement due to insufficient size and age; stating replacement will be with 8" Ductile Iron pipe. Estimated cost is: Material $11,175.77 Labor 2,156.88 Equipment 1,392.00 Total ~'~,724.65 As the costs exceeds $2,500, the replacement will have to be advertised. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to advertise this as Wo'~Force, carried unanimously. SILVERDALE REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER EIS Clerk stated that this EIS had been delivered yesterday and that all of the Council members would receive a copy of the report. Mayor Jarstad stated Ken Attebery should be complimented for a lot of work and time put into this job. City Commissioners ~eeting March 17, 1981 Page Six PUBLIC ACCESS LICEMSE - USS MISSOURI C'~erk read a letter from the Department of Navy with an attached proposed license providing for public access to the Shipyard for visitors to the USE Missouri, which will supercede Government License NF (F) 32679, which expired on March 9, 1981; for a. period of four years. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Government License as submitted, after Attorney's review and approval, carried unanimously. CITY EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT FUND Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Employee's Retirement Fund in the amount of $3,011.98 as presented and audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Swanson stated that Mrs. Carol Clauson, 130 Sheridan Road, had contacted him during the week since the last council meeting and that she was unable to secure other financing for water hookup. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to recommend financing this project with a twelve (12) percent interest fee, over a period of t~qo year contract and a down payment of $219.00. Motion by Conmissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve this financing and that she continue to seek bank financing, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 12:20 P.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk APPROVED: Glenn _ Mayor