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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/81'F,ip'o 232 i T COgNCIL ,LiG9 · APPROVED OCTOBER 13, 1981 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Wdshington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, October 13, 1981 at 9:05 A.M. with Mayor Glen Jarstad presiding. Also presenk were Commissioners Tom Swanson and Bob Stewart, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Terry McCluskey. 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 F~CONVENED MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1981 and REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1981 ........ hG~'~n by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to'approve the minutes for reonv~ned meeting of September 29, 1981 and regular meeting of October 6, 1981 as presented, carried unanimously. Notices of EmplOyment Gloria Jeanne '~'6'~t'~er, Seasonal Pottery Instructor, Parks & Rec., $5.25 per hr., effective t0-2-81 Jeffery James Buell, Extra Labor, Building Attendent, Parks & Rec., $3.35 per hr effective 10-8-81 Change of Pay Sta~s Hable Marshall, Treasurers, 5A to 5B, $6.29 to $6~48 per hr., effective 10-13-81 Deborah B. Smith, Treasurers, 5A to 5B, $6.29 to $6.48 per hr., effective 10-16-81 Clareen Hansen, Treasurers, 5A to 5B, $6.29 to $6.48 per hr., effective 10-13~81 Stephen Emm, Police Dept.,,lst yr to 2nd yr. Patrolman, $9.28 to $9.67 per hro, effective 10-28-81 Mike LaFrance, Wastewater, Operator Trainee to Operator 1, 6C to 7A, $7.08 to $7.08 per hr.~ effective 10-12-81 Notice of SeparatiOn B~oper, Swimming Pool Cashier, Extra Labor, terminated 10-4-81 found other employment at higher salary Kenneth David Anderson, Seasonal Playleader, terminated effective 10-8-81 end of temporary employment Troy Alan Hill, Seasonal Ballfields, effective 10-8-81, terminated, due to end of temporary employment Ty Garland, Seasonal Ballfields, terminated effective 9-14-81, end of temporary employment Josephy L. Perdue, Seasonal Referee, terminated effective 9-14-8]., end of temporary employment George B. Allen, Asst. Plbg. Bldg. Mech., Official Inspector, Building Department, Retirement 10-30-81, due to reaching required retirement age Robert Peck, Patrolman, disability retirement effective 10-18-81 Erv Heath, Water Suppl~ Supervisor, retirement effective 11-30-~1 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the Employment ~i'~ps, Change of Pay Status and Notices of Separations as presented, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM JEMCO INSULATION Clerk read letter from Jemco Insulation using a slogan of advertising incorporating the name of the City of Bremerton. Jemco had checked with the City Attorney prior to publishing the ad and was assured there was nothing illegal about the matter. This will be kept on file in the clerk's office. City Commissioners Meeting October 13, 1981 l'age Two BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED 'THROUGH OCTOBER 7/'1981 Cl~k read memo from Business License Inspector with attached list of business licenses issued through October 7, 1981. This will be on file in the clerk~s office. MILLER SLOPE EASEMENT ~i'~['F~ad memo from City Engineer with attached Slope Easement from ~!ildred Miller of 1403 Park Avenue. It was recommended that the easement be accepted and recorded. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the easement, carried unanimously. Change Order No. 6 Contract #2075 -Kitsap Way & Sh'orewood ~'fer~'~ memo from City Engineer with attached Change Order No. 6 increasing the cost of the project by $550.00 to replace small concrete junction box with intermediate size concrete junction box and to re- locate left turn head on Mast Arm. Motion by Comnissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the Change Order, carried unanimously. Contract #2075 ~eaton & Sheridan Clerk read memo from City Engineer requesting a 14 day time extension to be added onto the time for completion of the project as the contractor had to suspend his work because of a delay in moving the light standards by the Power Company. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to 1254 extend the working time~he above project by 14 days, carried unanimously. Sanitary Sewer "The Narrows" Cler~~a memo from City Engineer with attached easement from Projects West, Ltd., for sanitary sewer system which had been constructed to City of Bremerton standj. rds and had been inspected by the engineering department as well as the wastewater department. -MOtiOn by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept the easement as presented, carried unanimously. LOAN OF CITY FUNDS FOR SANITARY SEWER HOOKUPS ~Y&rk stated that an opinion had been received from the office of the City Attorney regarding the legality of loaning individuals money to pay city bills, such as sewer hookups. It was determined that this could be done on a contract basis when customers owed the city money and this would be a method in which to repay the amount owed, but would not be legal to do otherwise. The only way in which this could be done would be through a ULID provision. PURCHASING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BALANCE OF 1981 Clerk stated that purchasing expenditures had been reviewed and most departments had expended approximately 75% of the budget through September 1981. In view of the decline in revenues in 1981 and the amount of expenditures, it was recommended putting stop to all pur- chasing of capital assets and limit purchasing to just operational supplies. Commissioner Stewart concurred with this recommendation and again urged all departments to make immediate cutbacks on their expenditures for the remainder of the year. Gary Heath, Equipment Rental Supervisor, discussed the policy of his department regarding replacing equipment and council was assured that all future vehicle requests for replacement would have supportive docu- mentation regarding past maintenance expenses as well as cost of savings if replaced. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to direct the City Clerk to send a memo to all departments advising them that all future capital purchases must be requested by memo through City Council, and only necessary operating supplies will be purchased, carried unanimously~ City Commissioners Meeting October 13, 1981 Page Three ANI~L CONTROL CITATIONS Clerk stated that at the present time, offenders receiving citations concerning animal violations are remanded to court. This is creating a great load on the courts. She stated that a structure for bail forfeiture could be set on citations and she had some recommendations to make regarding penalties. Discussion followed. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to advise the courts to set up in their court rules, a bail forfeiture for nimal citations as follows, no license $25 ($10 if license subsequently purchas~, Vicious dog $50 first offense, Court second offe~Be, Running at Large $25; carried urnnimously. 1608 9:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. j!~Lamb, 1411 Wheaton Way, addressed council stating he was still concerned over the corner of 14th and Wheaton Way and he expressed appreciation for the signs and extra police patrolling the area. Mr. Ralph Long, expressed his concern over the traffic in that area a~F~nteTto council a proposal of re-routing traffic through that area, Commissioner Stewart again expressed his concern over the "bank" of the road at the corner of the Marlowe & Wheaton Way intersection Commissioner Swanson stated that all areas will be investigated with the cooperation of the State to improve the situation here. Mr. A1 Ruef, stated he had submitted a sketch to the city building department and had been notified by the Planning Department that he would have to request a variance for setback to his property in order to create additional parking at his property off Perry Avenue. Discussion ensued regarding the necessity of having the'city approve this type of variance. As the ordinance requires thisnowit was felt~. Ruef should apph, forthe variance. Mary Lou Long, again discussed the Pearl Sauna with the City Attorney regarding the use and procedure of search warrants and illegal search. Chief Devery explained the process involved in both instances. 10:25 A~M. - BID OPENING PiCnic Tables IrOnwood N.W. Inc., Bid check, $1,258.32 Vanco Recreation, Inc., Bid bond, $2,143.84 Funco, Bid Check, $2,054.10 Tree Nail Construction, Bid check, $1,279.69 Hall's Remodeling, Bid bond, $989.10 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer the bid to ~e'~propriate department for recommendation next week, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk'read Proclamation proclaiming October 17, 1981 ~s DAY OF UNITY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and Mayor Jarstad presented this to two representatives from the ALIVE Program, who expressed their appreciation for the continued support from the City. 2518 ROOF REPAIRS Clerk presented a list of city owned buildings that are in need of roof repairs and discussed the need of going out for bid on this project as quickly as possible. It was felt that it might still be possible to complete this project this fall. The structural problems of the Day Care Center were discussed and Commissioner Swanson asked the City Attorney to check into the contract and with the architect, to see what can be done. City Commissioners Meeting October 13, 1981 Page Four Tape 232 Mayor Jarstad stated that the Police Association had inquired about the use of the old Manette Fire Station and indicated they would pay Side a portion of the cost of heat. No objections were stated. 2 0016 Chief Meigs explained the differences in the SOPS governing ambulance response for the period during August 1979 and November 1980 and how they related to the Leyde claims being questioned. The claims willberet- urnedtoMr. Tracyinstructing him the City isnot obligated for payment. 10:45 - 10:55 RECESS 0255 10:55 - HEARING - B. H. HANSE~''~ .... Application for Rezone R-1 to-R~2 Clerk stated that this hearing had been posted and advertised according to law. She stated a letter had been received from Mr. Hanson indicat- ing he had a medical situation and would not be able to be present at the hearing today. As this had been scheduled for today, a presentation would have to be made and any testimony taken. Mr. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated this was an application for rezone from Residential One to Residential Two to construct a six unit apartment building on a 15,000 square foot lot located on the west side of Constitution Avenue between Rogers and Farragut. It was the reco- mmendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request with con- ditions. Mrs. Marian Prater, 4350 SE Horstman Road, Port Orchard, stated they owned property north of the property requesting rezone and stated she was in opposition to the rezone due to steep grade of hill and high erosion hazard; the siltage and seditment control during the construction period and storm water control of surrounding property as well as future traffic hazards with the increase of traffic from the apartment. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to continue this hear- i~'"next week when the applicant can be present, carried unanimously. GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES RESOLUTION Clerk stated this had been scheduled again for input from the Commissioner: after the hearing last week. Commissioner Stewart stated he had reviewed the resolution and was in favor of it. City Attorney Terry McCluskey stated he had reviewed the resolution for legality and it was approved except for the terminology. He stated that he would have it prepared in ordinance form and return it to council. PUMPS AT LIFT STATION #25 C%erk read memo from wastewater Facilities requesting that an emergency be declared and they be allowed to replace parts for the sewage pumps at Lift Station #25. The sole source of supply for the Chicago Pumps is wm. H. Reilly & Co., Portland, Oregon, and the cost for each pump is $1571.56 for a total of $3143.12, plus sales tax and freight. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request to replace the needed parts for the pumps at Lift Station #25, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation that October 16, 1981 is "YORKTOWN DAY" in honor of all Americans both now and then who have died for our great country's continued freedoms. CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING October 13, 1981 Page Five DUCTILE IRON PIPE ~ierk read memo from Water Superintendent stating the inventory of 6" & 8" ductile iron pipe for maintenance and replacement of water- mains is low, and not able to meet an emergency situation. He was requesting 1950 feet of 6" ductile iron pipe and 2750 feet of 8" ductile iron pipe, at an estimated cost of $30,4000. 'Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve calling fB?bid for the above requested pipe, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - FOUR DOOR SEDAN Clerk ~ memo from Chief of Police Steve Devery recommending that bid for 4 door sedan be awarded to Bennet Ford as the low bidder, in the amount of $7,345.21. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the bid award to Bennet Ford, carried unanimously. It was further stated that the funds for this uehicle were to replace a previous car that had been wrecked and reimbursement from the insurance company would 5e used to purchase the vehicle. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SEWER BACKUP Clerk presentea Claim for Damages on behalf of Mr. &Mrs. Hawkihs and Mrs. Pauline Isley of 1010 Hewitt Avenue, for damages sustained to the house because of sewer backup. This has been sent for Department report and on to the Insurance Company. QUAD 4000 FINAL PLAT CleF~'~ad memo from Planning Director regarding Quad 4000 final plat to the City of Bremerton which needed council approval. There are still some items which remain to be worked out between the City and applicant involving easements and legal descriptions. The departments involved are the Engineering, Planning and Water. The departments are in approval of this plan and have indicated approval of the plat once the technical issues have been approved by the three departments. Discussion followed and Commissioner Swanson indicated his concern over having all easements and legal problems solved prior to having the Mayor sign the document. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to have the Mayor sign the document after final recommendations by Building, Planning and Water Department, carried unanimously. Another area of concern discussed was the recommendation of having the a condition that the property owners be responsible for any surface restoration which might be required due to construction or maintenance of water facilities within the water line easements. The developer has been contacted about this but no response had been received. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to have a convenant added to re~t the property owners being responsible for any resurfacing and restoration which might be due to construction or maintenance of water facilities within the water line easement, carried unanimously. GENERAL ELECTRIC LEASE - GOLD MOUNTAIN Clerk stated that the lease for General Electric's site on Gold Mountain has come up for renewal and she had received a letter from Mr. Cackette regarding the fee increase based on gross revenue. They proposed a three year graduated fee schedule, with a maximum figure of $3600 as an annual minimum. Discussion followed and it was felt that since the lease had not been adjusted over the past ten years to reflect cost of living increases, that we should be consistent and use a straight 15% figure. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to recommend the 15% figure, carried unanimously. City Commissioners ~eeting October 13, 1981 Page Six 1 . COMMISSIO '. 0~]0 NERS REPORTS ~n~issioner Stewar~'stated he had been in contact with the City of Tacoma several times regarding use of our scheduling program and that they were willing to pay computer costs for runs, etc. He felt we should encourage inter-governmental cooperation with reciprocity in projects of this kind. The City Attorney cautioned against liability in this type of co,ntracting. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve entering into an agreement with the City of Tacoma for use of our scheduling program, with reciprocity, and City Attorney's approval, carried unanimously. Con~issioner Stewart stated that Puget Power has interest-free loans available for energy saving improvements and he had received a proposal from Pacific Electric for the lighting system in the Parking Garage. This would be to convert the present system to sodium mercury vapor lights which would reflect a significant cost savings each month in the electric bj. ll. He would iike to check with Puget Power and if feasible go for bids on this project. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to have Commissioner Stewart investigate this further with Puget Power and if feasible, go for bids, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson stated the Street Department has started the pedestrian island project on Burwell and Fourth Streets. Com~missioner Swanson discussed the Winmar decision and stated he felt it to be appropriate for the Council to move ahead and prepare an appeal to this decision. He felt that the City had done a great deal of prepa- ration and research in its redevelopment plans for downtown Bremerton and felt the present decision was not in the best interest of the City, Commissioner Stewart stated he was not in support of any legal action along this line, that he believed in free enterprise, but was in support of the redevelopment of downtown Bremerton in any o~her way possible. The discussion centered around the time frame that the Attorney's office would be workin~ under to do preparation and presentation for 'the City as well as the cost factor. It was stated that this would be the first time the City of Bremerton would have entered into a lawsuit against any other government body. Mr.McCluskey stated therewouldbeagreat ~ount of legal workwhich is not included in the Attorney's budget. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to have the City Attorney. prepare documents as necessary on behalf of the City of Bremerton to appeal the Winmar Decision, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ]893 Mayor Jarstad discussed the budget for 1982, stating it is not an easy task to do. He stated his departments have had several meetings to cut back. He discussed a proposed increase to sales tax that would help the City. BIL[0S ~'~n by CommisSioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Special Voucher No. 26768 in the amount of $48.32 and Regular Warrants #26773 - #26913 in the amount of $86,794.49, audited by City Auditor, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 P.M. KA EEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED: Tape 232 Side 2