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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/81 'T -- C NCIL APP OVED Tape 23e NOV 2 5 198| Side 2 #1591 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1981 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, November 10, 1981 at 9:05 A.M. with Mayor Glenn Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioners Tom Swanson and Bob Stewart, City Attorney Terry McCluskey and City Clerk Kathleen MandiO. Also present were members of the press and radio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Robert PeterSon of the Emmanual Lutheran Church. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10' 1981 Motion by Mayor JarstaA and Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes of November 10, 1981 as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Patricia R. Barber,'Seasonal, Parks & Recreation (Shooting Leagues) $5.00 per hr. effective 11-10-81 George Allen, Part Time/Extra Help, Building Department, $11.70 per hr., effective 11-16-81 for 30 days Terrence P. Devery, Serviceman I, Street Department, 7C to 7D, $7.74 per hr., effective 11-18-81 Shirley Van Hoover, Dispatcher Clerk, Street Department, 8C to 8D, $8.29 per hr., effective 11-18-81, includes 8¢ longevity 1% Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the Notices of Employment and Change of Pay Status requests as presented, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOC. RE CHRISTMAS KICK-OFF PROGRAM Clerk read letter from Mr. Douglas Carpenter of the Downtown Bremerton Business Association requesting support from the City in conjunction .with their annual Christmas kick-off program. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve their request, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM JOE MENTO RE BICYCLE FACILITIES PROGRAM Clerk read letter from Mr. Joe Mentor indicating his support in the retention of the bicycle facilities program. This is for information purposes and is on file in the Clerk's office. LETTER FROM GARY LUSK RE BICYCLE FACILITIES PROGRAM Clerk read letter from Mr. Gary Lusk indicating his support of retaining the present bicycle facilities program. This is for information purposes and is on file in the Clerk's office. SLUDGE APPLICATION AGREEMENT - MCCORMICK LAND CO. INC. Clerk presented Sludge Application Agreement with McCormick Land Co. for approval and signature. Commissioner Swanson stated we were very fortunate to be able to obtain this land for this use and that there was no rental fees involved. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Agreement with McCormick Land Co. for sludge application, for a period of ten years and a renewal clause for another ten year period, carried unanimously. CHANCe'ORDER NO. 7 - llth & PARK PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 2075 Clerk read memo from City Engineer recommending that the Change Order No. 7 in the increased amouht of $2,118.00 for crosswalk installations, be approved. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the increased change order, as presented, carried unanimously. MEMO RE FORMATION OF LID - ALLEY 8th to 9th, WARREN TO BROADWAY AVENUE Clerk read memo from City Engineer recommending the creation of a Local Improvement District for the improvement of the Alley from Warren Ave. to Broadway Ave. between 8th and 9th Street. Discussion followed regard- ing the bond interest rate. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to request Mr. Allan Kane, City"E~ineer, obtain an'estimate of the costs involved with this project and return to council. City Commissioners Meeting November 17, 1981 Page Two MEMO-RE BID PROPOSALS FOR BMITH PLAYFIELD PICNIC' TABLES Clerk read memo from Ray Foley and Colleen Donl~y recommending that the contract be awarded to Vanco Recreation Inc. for an amount of $2,143.84 for three picnic tables to be located at Smith Playfield. This is a Block Grant funded project. It was stated that Vanco was the only bidder meeting the specs on the grade of lumber requested. Discussion centered around the grade and quality of wood to be used in the construction of the tables and Ms. Donley was asked to check into the cost differences in using pressure treated Grade C over pressure treated construction grade wood and report back to council next week. RECLASSIFICATION OF FORESTER POSITION CLASSIFICATION WATER DEPARTMENT Clerk read memo from Personnel Director requesting reclassification for the Forester ~osition to Crew Leader/Forester, Pay Grade 13 on Pay Plan A to Pay Plan B, 13 C. This change was felt to be necessary due to reorganization in operations. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the request for reclassification of the Forester position to Crew Leader/Forester, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE HANSEN REZONE Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 Hansen rezone from R-1 to R~2. Motion Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first readI~'g, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE RE CHANGE IN LAND UBE RESTRICTIONS - BORNS GROCERY Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3283 to approve a change in land use restrictions for Born's Grocery. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE RE MONETARY PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND TO NOTICE OF INFRACTION FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE instituting monetary penalty for failure to respond to any notice of infraction for overtime parking violations, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass on first reading,"~laring this to be an emergency, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. BIDS FOR ONE 4 DOOR SEDAN - POLICE DEPARTMENT Clerk stated the spec~i~catlOns were in error and requested a motion to reject all bids. This willbereviewed for bid next year. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to reject all bids as received, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - KRISTI KNIGHT Clerk stated a claim for damages had been received on behalf of Kristi Knight in the amount of $30.00 for a broken antenna on her car. This has been sent for department report and will be forwarded to the insur- ance company. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - MARY HAWKINS Clerk stated a claim for damages had been received on behalf of Mary HaWkins in the amount of $101.50 for loss of wages during rug being laid after sewer backup into her home. It was recommended that part 'of the bill be denied. Commissioner Swanson asked for one week fo~ further review. City Commissioners Meeting November 17, 1981 page Three BLOWN DOWN' TIMBER Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent stating that during the storm of last weekend, a sizable amount of timber was blown down and the Water Department is presently attempting to salvage this timber for disposal. They would be going out to get quotes from various timber companies and go for the highest offer and ~ell. At this time they were requesting authorization to dispose of the blown 2125 down timber in the best interests of the City. Con~nissioner Swanson stated that we are at a point where we have some good saleable timber and it should not go to waste. This will be held one wee~ to determine quantity and value 9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. R. Jandzinski, Municipal Court, stated he had received a verbal proposal from the IBM Corporation regarding the City purchasing the computer machines they are presently leasing. He stated it is a policy they have to offer the purchase arrangement to municipalities. The purchase price is $8545 plus tax for the two printers and two computers presently in his office. He now pays a monthly rent of $1100. They are also offering an annual service lease for the amount of $123.48. He indicated there would be a savings of $3800 the first year and approximately $13,000 over the next 3-4 years. He stated IBM computers are the sole source used by the State and this is the only type available to be compatible with their system. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to purchase the two IBM c~mputers and the two IBM printers from the IBM C6mpany as they are the sole supplier, with fnnding to be appropriated from Culmulati~e Reserve Fund , carried unanimously. Mrs. Joyce Sisk, asked Commissioner Swanson to consider her request of a sidewalk crossing between the Dunes Motel and McDonald's, and to put it on a waiting list if necessary. 9:50 - 10:05 A.M. RECESS Commissioner Swanson stated they had been reviewing the future of the Winmar lawsuit, and felt it would be short lived. He stated that they had not followed up on the appeal in King County or the appeal in Kitsap County yet.' Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to drop the lawsuit proceedings on Winmar, subject to the Attorney working out the necessary provisions, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson stated he was going to go over the street light proposals and will be in touch with the press and public in how we intend to program out 25% of our street lights in order to meet some budgetary cutbacks. BIDS - PROPANE Buckeye Gas Products Co. Bid Cash - bulk price .754 per gallon LEGAL PUBLICATIONS The Bremerton Sun - Bid Check - $4.47 per column inch GASOLINE & SOLVENTS Andor Distributing Inc. - Bid Check - Lead Free $1.237 Premium 1.327 Regular 1.277 Solvent 2.19 20.00 deposit Wilkins Distributing - Bid Check - Lead Free $1.266 Premium 1.326 Regular 1.233 Solvent 2.05 20.00 deposit City Commissioners Meeting November 17, 1981 Page Four BIDS CONTINUED ~ OFFIQEMACHINE SALES' &' SERVIEE Tri-Business Equipment'Co. - Bid Check - $28.25 to $29.50 per hr. 90 day warranty - 30 day warranty - 10% on purchases. Al's Office Machine Sales & Service -. Bid Check - $21.50 to $23.50 per hr., 30 day warranty ~. 10% on purchases. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conunissioner Stewart to refer the bids to t"Fa'F~rchasing Agent for recommendations, carried unanimously. 2500 REDEVELOPMENT PARKING Clerk read memo from Planning Director relating to the redevelopment parking situation in short-term and long term public parking in the downtown sector. Avenues of possible funding were set forth and a request was made for the committment of the City for future funding of possible consultants, including Municipal Bond Council, as needed. The estimated cost of such a service was estimated to be $4-$6,000. He stated he would like to proceed to develop questions regarding combinations of parking financing techniques and locations. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not feel this was necessary as it should be the responsibility of Sutter-Hill to make this determination for us. He discussed with Ken Attebery the various usages of bonds, levies, LIDS, etc. He stated Bond Cousel and our finance advisor are available to help. Tape 10:35 A.M. - Commissioner Swanson excused himself from the meeting to 237 attend a funeral. Side 1 0006 Mayor Jarstad stated he felt that Ken's committee has been doing a great deal of work and study on this project and stated council does want him to proceed to develop questions and bring back to council. HEARING - CITY/COUNTY ORDINANCE' RE JOINT HOUSING~ AUTHORITY Mayor Jarstad stated Commissioner Swanson had excused himself to attend a funeral for a close friend, that the testimony could be taken today regarding this ordinance or if it would be convenient, the hearing could be rescheduled to next Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. when all Commissioners would be in attendance. Mrs. Mae Derrig, Bremerton Housing Authority, requested the Commissioners reschedule the hearing until Tuesday, November 24, 1981 at 10:30 A.M. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to reschedule the hearing to November 24, 1981 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. Mr. Gene Kennedy, Chairman of the Redevelopment Task Force of Bremerton, stated by unanimous vote of the Task Force, he was before council to ask that some action be taken on addressing the problem of parking facilities. They felt some concrete proposals would be needed to bring before the public and the Task Force was offering assistance to schedule town meet- ings and bring the much needed information to the public. Mayor Jarstad addressed the importance of keeping in touch with the State Ferry System in regard to the proposed ferry terminal parking situation. BILLS ~n by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Retirees Fund ~'F6'~eamount of $3011.98; Claims Fund in the amount of $9129.58; Salary Fund in the amount of $207,462.69; Special Vouchers #27430,27432,27434 in the amount of $22,299.08; and General Vouchers #27439 - #27480 in the amount of $13,456.92, audited by Bob Dantini, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 A.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED: Tape #237-Side 1- #0662