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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/81 CITY C~OMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES APRIL 7, 1981 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Tdl'le 211 Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Side 2 Street, on Tuesday, April 7, 1981 at 9:10 AoM., with Mayor Glenn (1188) Jarstad presiding. Also present were Con~issioners Tom Swanson, Bob Stewart, City Attorney Terry McCluskey, and City Auditor John Ross, Acting City Clerk in the absence of Ms Mandio who is on vacation. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Mark Hicks of the Eastgate Assembly of God. MINUTES OF MARCH 31, 1981 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the minutes as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF SEPARATIONS, EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Jack E. Horton, Deputy Fire Marshal, Retirement, effective 3-20-81. George R. Moe, Design E~gineer, Retirement, effective 4-30-81 Jeffery Buell, Seasonal Scorekeeper, end of temp. employment, effective 3-16-81. Louisa Archuleta, Senior Guard/Part-time, never reported to work, terminated effective 3-14-81. Patricia Farrell, Temp. Employment, terminated effective 3-12-81. Raymond Carpenter, Seasonal Referee, terminated effective 3-16-81. Coni Mai Lumsden, Seasonal Scorekeeper, terminated effective 3-2-81. Gerald Hink, Seasonal Referee, terminated effective 3-16-81. Gary Peterson, Seasonal Referee, terminated effective 3-17-81. Richard (Marty) Osborn, Seasonal Referee, terminated effective 3-16-81. Dennis Williams, Seasonal Referee, terminated effective 3-11-81. Sheila Pull±n,Seasonal Playleader, terminated effective 3-5-81. Lori P. Pursley, Seasonal Tennis Instructor, $5.25 per hr, effective 4-6-81. Carol Lynne McFarlane, Seasonal, Pre-School Instructor, $3.50 per hr, effective 4-6-81. Kathleen G. Lauzen, Seasonal, Baton Instructor, $3.75 per hour, effective 4-6-81. Virginia B. Gunn, Seasonal, Art Instructor, $4.00 per hour, effective 4-6-81. Gloria Drnjevic, Seasonal, Cooking Instructor, $3.50 per hour, effective 4-6-81. Janis A. Gardner, Seasonal - .Art Instructor for Children, $4.00 per hr., effective 4-16-81. Judith Ann Brown, Seasonal - Adult Cake Decorating Instructor, $3.50 per hr., effective 4-16-81. Lois M. Clark, Seasonal, Children's Cake Decorating Instructor, $4.00 per hr., effective 4-16-81. Lionel Maples, Lifeguard, Part Time, $3.75 per hr., effective 3-28-81. Doris Jankowski, Seasonal Art Instructor, from $5.00 to $5.25 per hr., effective 4-6-81. Betty Mathes, Parking Regulator 5B to 5C, $6.48to $6.67 per hr, effective 4-9-81. Wanda LaVerne Brown, Seasonal, Crochet Instructor, from $3.10 to $3.25 per hr., effective 4-6-81. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Separations, l~nployments, and Change of Pay Status Requests, as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting April 7, 1981 Page Two LETTERS FROM MR. TYSON Mr. Ross read to council the two letters as received from Mr. Tyson regarding "A Cause for Alarm" and "Mental Health Treatment Facilities". Copies of both will be kept on file in the Clerk's Office. LETTER FROM BOB WILLIAMS, STATE REPRESENTATIVE ~r. Ross read to the Council a letter from Bob Williams, State Representative stating his position on the Municipal Research Council and this letter will be kept on file in the Clerk's office. LETTER FROM GIL JOHNSON, CHAIRMAN ARMED FORCES OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Ross read for information, a letter from Mr. Johnson stating that traditionally all Armed Forces Week activities have been coordinated and sponsored by the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce and in light of this long-standing tradition, urged the City Council to include the Chamber of Commerce in any long range promotional activities and contractual agreements concerning Armed Forces Week. LETTER FROM DAIN NYSOE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KITSAP CO. VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU Mr. Ross read a letter from the Director of the Kitsap County Visitors and Convention Bureau requesting a meeting with the full City Council at 3:00 P.M. April 14, 1981 for the purpose of discussing the budget and programs as currently set. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set a date during that week, either Monday,Thurs. or Fri. when all members would be available to meet the Bureau, and notice will be given to the Press, carried unanimously. This has been set for 2 p.m. Mon. April 13, 1981 in the Council Chambers. LETTER FROM WILLIAM SWANK, CITIZENS FOR VETERANS OF KITSAP COUNTY Mr. Ross read a letter from Fir. Swank stating a Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 25, 1981 at 11:00 A.M. at the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" in Ivy Green Cemtery and asked the Mayor to give a short welcome, and invited the other con~issioners and staff members to attend. SOAP BOX DERBY -SIXTH STREET BETWEEN CAPITOL HILL & ~RION AVENUES Mr. Ross read to the Council the recommendations of the Police and Fire Departments concerning the use of this street for a soap box derby after the Armed Forces Day Parade. Concern was expressed over the roughness of the surface of the road and the necessity of maintain- ing an emergency traffic lane. The possibility of an alternate site was discussed and the council was assured this was the best possible location within the city to hold the event. Mr. Ross questioned the possibility of the City's liability in this matter. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to allow Sixth Street between Capital Hill and Marion Avenue to be used and closed for the use of a soap box derby and any needed instruments to protect the City from liability be required and filed with the City, carried unanimously. 9:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Jarstad expressed to the representatives of KOMO that the council was not ready at this time to make a committment to a contract for their proposal, that he wished to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Kitsap County Visitors Bureau. He had been contacted by the Visitors Bureau who had expressed a desire to meet with the council and present a proposal to them next week, and that it was not the intention of the Council to be the decision making body in tourist promotion. City Commissioner~ Reports April 7, 1981 Page Three COmmISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart stated the financial records through March were a little better than the previous two months. The recession is effecting our economy as well as other businesses and that a special meeting ~hould be held to discuss our revenue. He had met with people from ~ydro West regarding building of the generator and turbine on the-watershed. Commissioner Swanson said he was familiar with thj~ proposal and that he had about 12 others he had researched an~' it was stated that there was no committment (1727) to Hydro West at ~his time. Mayor Jarstad felt this was the proper route for the City to go and that Commissioner Stewart should continue to pursue the project. Chuck Moore stated that he estimated the cost of the 24" pipes with pedestals would cost approximately $300,000. 10:00 A.M. - BID OPENING LOADER BACKHOE - WATER DEPT. Cascade Tractor Company, bid bond, total bid $31,624.75 Buck & Sons Tractor Co., bid check, total bid $37,921.02 Smith Tractor & Equipment Co., bid check, total bid $30,421.70 Alaska Western Industries, Inc., bid check, total bid. S32,215.00 PICKUP - EQUIPMENT RENTAL Bennett Ford, Inc., bid check, total bid $7,022.74 Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer the bids to th~ appropriate department for review and recommendations, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS CONTINUED: ~'n~n'issioner Swanson stated he nothing to report on at this tj. me except as noted regarding revenue. Mr. Ross stated that six Bremerton Municipal Code books were missing from the vault and would not be updated with the current inserts if they were not made available. He reported the premium for the auto comp (gen. Lt.) for 1981 was $117,011 as compared to $138,529 for 1980. Also Limits of Liability of R i?i~ Coverage had been increased from $7,695,000 to $9,050,000 for a total premium of $13,342, as compared to $13,479 for the last renewal. Mayor Jarstad stated that a meeting would be scheduled with Department Heads to see where revenue and expenditures are regarding budget (2044) cutbacks. Mayor Jarstad related his experiences during the trip to the commissioning of the USS Bremerton in Groton and the many enjoyable sights and experiences the group encountered with the returning of the fire equipment. He was presented with a placque carrying the insignia of the USS Bremertonand this will be put on display for the public. 10:30 A.M. - NAVY MUSEUM The subject of the closure of the navy museum had been advertised in the press to obtain some community input into the future of the museum. As there was no one present from the community at the meeting, it was recommended that the contract with the US Navy be reviewed. SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT Mr. Ross read to council a memo from Engineering Department with attached resolution for their consideration. This amendment adds work items to the plan which are scheduled to be accomplished by the Street Department during the summer of 1981 using 1/2 Cent Gas Monies, Fund 101. Motion by Con~issioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the resolution of amendment as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting April 7, 1981 Page Four QUAD 4000 HEARING (2670) Mr. Ross read memo from Bill McKinney, Watershed Forester, regarding the trees in question at the Quad 4000 project on Wheaton Way, recommending the replanting of the trees after the grading work has been accomplished. Ken Attebery stated he agreed with this recommendation as did Mr. Ferguson, who had previously indicated his willingness to do this. The council was advised that the proposed changes would have to be re-advertised in the usual manner. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the change in condition and have this handled in the usual manner, carried unanimously. Tape 212 Side 1 BUSINESS LICENSE REPORTS 0007 Mr. Ross read to the Council a memo from Jerry Wheeler, Business License Inspector indicating new business licenses issued for the month of February 1981 and the results of his tax and license recovery efforts from Oqtober through December 1980, including year end totals. Commissioner Stewart indicated approval of 'the efforts and that they were paying for themselves. MEMO FROM BLOCK GRANT COORDINATOR Mr. Ross read a memo from Ms Colleen Donley, Block Grant Coordinator, regarding final acquisition and purchase of the parcel's necessary for the Marion Avenue project and the 17th Street project, stating all acquisition expenses are paid for through the Block Grant program. DHUD specialist who has monitored these project records indicated no negative findings. It was recommended to the Planning Department that the final offer and purchase price for each parcel should be officially presented and accepted by the Council, and the attached list was presented to the Council for their approval. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the list as presented, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - 11 A.M. Mayor Jarstad recognized Mrs. Loman Lewis of 1112 E. 31st, who shared with the council members her concern over being told by a local business that her streetMs going to be turned into an alleyu Mrs. Lewis was assured by the council that no action had been taken by them to change her street into an alley; and that if a request for this action came through that all residents in the area would have the opportunity (343) to express their opinion. 11:25 - 11:40 - RECESS RESOLUTION RE CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Mr. Ross presented A RESOLUTION to the council re the formation of a City Safety Committee and repealing Resolution 1676. The necessity and purposes of a steering group for the Safety Committee was dis- cussed and it was felt this action to be appropriate. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the resolution as (986) read, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Com/nissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no. RESOLUTION RE AUTHORIZATION TO FILE GRANTS -USDOE Mr. Ross presented A RESOLUTION to the council authorizing the filing of applications with the U.S. Department of Energy appropriate technology small grants program for grants under the 1981 program solicitation. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the resolution as read, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting April 7, 1981 Page Five ORDINANCE 3630 -- CIVIC IMPROVEMENT FUND Mr. Ross presented Ordinance No. 3630 for second reading, which amended sectioni~ of Ordinance No. 3119, relating to the Civic Improvement Fund. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3630, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes; Conmissioner Stewart, no. ORDINANCE 3631 - KRUEGER REZONE R-1 R-2 Mr. Ross presen[ed Ordinance No. 3631 for second reading, which amends the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Krueger Rezone). Motion by Connnissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Ordinance as presented, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Coi~issioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE 3632 - RE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, & EXCXVATION IN pUBLIC PROPERTIES FOR ANY UTILITY SYSTEM P~. Ross presented Ordinance No. 3632 for second reading, which amends sections of Ordinance No. 2547 relating to and regulating the construction; installation and excavation in public properties for any utility system. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the ordinance as presented, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner'Swanson, yes. BILLS Mr. Ross presented Payroll Vouchers for period ending 3-29-81, in the amount of $266,153.76, SS in the amount of $9,568.79, audited by Darlene Hermann. One special bill in the amount of $705.67 to ITT Grinnell was presented for payment; Special vouchers No. 22589 - 22591 in the amount of $50.46 were presented; and Regular Vouchers No. 22644 - 226804 in the amount of $259,784.88, audited by Darlene Hermann, were presented for payment. Motion by Commissioners Ste~art and S~anson to approve the vouchers as presented carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes; Co%missioner Stewart abstained. LETTER'FROM MR. BILL SMITH Mr. Ross read a letter from Mr. Bill Smith s~ating his feeling regarding the present City Business and Occupation Tax. Conmissioner Stewart stated he had been in telephone contact with Mr. Smith and Mayor Jarstad replied he had written him a letter. This letter will be on file in the Clerk's office. LETTER FROM MR. HAROLD MASTERS Mr. Ross read for information, a letter from Mr. Harold Masters, who was complaining about excessive driving and car noises at the Lutheran Church on Magnuson Way. It was recommended that a letter be sent to the Masters explaining the boundary situation and to also forward a copy of his letter to the County Commissioners and the Emmanual Lutheran Church. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER - TWIN LAKES BYPASS LINE Mr. Ross read memo from Water Superintendent, requesting signature authorizing payment of the City's share of one half of the cost the factory representative to change over the valve from manual to electric controller, at a previously agreed upon figure not to exceed $750.00. The actual cost to the City is $426.56. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the slgning of the Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Twin Lakes Bypass Supply Line, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting April 7, 1981 Page Six EASEMENTS REDWOOD PLAZA ~Fi"R~ss read memo from Engineering Department with attached three easements which are needed for the sanitary sewer which was con- strutted to serve the Redwood Plaza on Wheaton and Riddell Road. They were: 1. Ness to the City, 2. Ross to the City, 3. Clark to the City. A copy of the three easements have been forwarded ~o the City Attorney for his review. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve easements, carried unanimously. SANITARY SEWER LINE AGREEMENT GC 6534(ST. DEPT. OF TRANS.) Mr. Ross read a memo from the City Engineer stating the State Dept. of Transportation contract to reconstruct SR 303 from Riddell Road north to Bucklin Hill Road has been awarded. In the process of widening the highway, two septic tank drain fields approximately 500 feet north of Riddell Road were destroyed. As part of the comp- ensation for the right-of-way and the loss of the drainfields, the Stahe has proposed to extend the City sanitary sewer system from an existing manhole on the north side of Riddell east on Riddell and north on the west side of SR 303 to these two properties. Discussion (1012) followed and it was to be noted that this was a special case that has occured because of the State construction project, and that they asked the City of Bremerton to take care of their problem of replac- ing the waste septic tank field that was destroyed by a State widening project and that this is outside our carried Resolution. This agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney except for typing and spelling errors. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve this Sanitary Sewer Line Agreement GC 6534, as presented, carried unanimously. (This project is to be done ~t no cost to the City.) VACANCIES ON PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Jarstad stated there are vacancies on the Planning Commission and that two names had been submitted, Mr. Roger Collins and Mr. Peter Matty. General discussion was held regarding the appointment of tie two mento the Commissjon~ and it was felt they would both be an asset. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to appoint Mr. Roger Collins and Mr. Peter Matty to vacancies on the Planning Conm~ission, carried unanimously. ~OSS, City Auditor, Acting City for KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED: