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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/80 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES September 2, 1980 JAPE #196 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 2165 was held in the Council Chambers at City H~ll, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, September 2, 1980 at 9:10 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also p~sent were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 1980 Clerk stated that the renewal of the Kanekkeberg Brush Lease was left out of the minutes and they should be amended to include that approval. Commissioner Swanson explained that this lease was renewed because there was a renewal clause in the old lease; that it was renewed for a period of one year only and it will go out for bid in 1~81. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as amended and include the lease renewal with Mr. Kanekkeberg, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Separations: Lori Pursley, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 7/16/80. James Brush, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8/25/80. Ronald Bryan, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8/5/80. Anthony Devery, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8/15/80. David Grant, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8/1/80. Ronald Anderson, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 8/15/80. Kathleen Lauzen, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 8/15/80. Marla Morey, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 8/15/80. Kimberlee Morris, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 8/15/80. Richard Osborn, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 8/15/80. Frankie Barnum, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal-Peol Attendant, 8/26/80. Steven G. Hostett~r, Street Dept., Seasonal Help, 8/28/80. William Glenn Bishop, Wastewater Facilities, Summer Help Seasonal, 8/29/80. Notice of Employment: Cheryl A. Smith, Police Dept., Laborer-Matron, $4.00 per hr., 8/26/80. Chan§e of Pay Status: Gregory B. Finke~ Fire Dept., 3rd Yr. Equip/Mtce to 4th Yr. Equip/Mtce, $7.17 to $7.49 per hr., 8/2/80. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve pay slips as stated above, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to apprcve payroll vouchers as follows: Claim Fund for payroll period 8/4/80 thru 8/17/80, FICA-S8,556.74; Salary Fund for same period, Gross Payroll-S241,049.63, and Gross Payroll for Retirees-S38,441.41, audited by John R~ss, carried unanimously. CLARE'S MARSH ANNEXATION Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated Sept. 2, 1980, which suggested that the hearing for Clare's Marsh Annexation be held Sept. 16, 1980 at 10:30 A.M. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and M~yor Jarstad to set hearing for Clare's Marsh Annexation for Sept. 16, 1980 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT RESERVOIR #12 Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Aug. 26, 1980, which stated that H&H Fence Co. has completed installation of the chain-link fencing at Reservoir #12; that all phases of the contract have been completed. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept above project as complete, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - 321 NE Schla~el Lane Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Aug. 27, 1980, attached to which was an application for Outside Utility Agreement from Clemit and Mary Robinson. The memo stated that no exceptions of Resolution No. 1767 have been satisfied. Discussion followed and Jim Root, City Engineer, stated that Mr. Robinson will negotiate an easement to the City for the installation of a sanitary sewer and water line to this lot; and he will also construct the sewer and water line within the easement to the City's standards. Mayor Jarstad stated that if this Outside Utility Agreement were approved, it ~ould protect the people living down below; that he thinks it is better to have a sewer in that area than septic tanks. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Outside Utility Agreement, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 2, 1980 Page two SE~ER AGREEMENT - Overland Construction Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Aug. 14, 1980, attached to which was a sewer agreement from Overland Construction. The memo stated the agreement is necessary to alleviate a sanitary sewer problem which may arise on Maple Avenue; that the agreement has been signed by Stewart Reynauld, the sole owner of Overland Construction. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve sewer agreement from Overland Construction, carried unanimously. STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED - Maxine Fischler Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Aug. 27, 1980, attached to which was a Statutory Warranty Deed from Maxine Fischler for right-of-way on 6th and Callow. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jar~tad to accept Statutory Warranty Deed, subject to approval as to form by City Attorney's office, and refer to City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. PROPEETY APPRAISALS - Marion Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement & 17th Street Improvement Clerk read memo from Block Grant Coordinator, dated Aug. 28, 1980, which stated that appraisals for the Marion Avenue Storm Drainage I~provement Project and 17th Street Improvement Project have been performed and negotiations to purchase property are in process. The memo stated that all acquisition expenses will be paid for through the Block Grant Program; that before acquisition is finalized all documents will be reviewed by the City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve purchase of above easements and property, carried unanimously. PID AWARD - 8" Well Casing Clerk read memo'from Water Superintendent, dated Sept. 2, 1980, which recommended that bid for 8" well casing be awarded to R.J.B. Co. as low bidder. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to award bid for 8" well casing to R.J.B. Co., as low bidder, carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO POLICE DEPT. BUDGET Clerk read memo from Chief Devery, dated Aug. 29, 1980, which requested that funds in the amount of $35,935.00 be transferred to the Police Dept. Budget to cover the cost of hiring five jailers and one sergeant to staff the jail. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize transfer of funds and refer to City Treasurer and City Auditor for recommendation of fund monies should be transferred from, carried unanimously. OLYMPIC COLLEGE VACATION Clerk read letter from State Board for Community College Education, dated Aug. 26, 1980, expressing appreciation for the City's vacation of 15th St. and Chester Ave. on the Olympic College campus. This letter is on file in the Clerk's office. B&B INVESTOR'S, INC. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF SHORT PLAT Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated Sept. 2, 1980, which requested that hearing date be set for B&B Investor's, Inc. request for vacation of short plat. Ms. Mandio stated the hearing would be set for Sept. 30, 1980 at 10:30 A.M. OLYMPIC TV CABLE RATE INCREASE Clerk read letter from Olympic TV Cable, dated Aug. 28, 1980, which requested a rate increase. Ms. Mandio compared the requested increases with the increases approved for Nationwide Cablevision and stated Olympic is requesting slightly higher increases than Nationwide. Commissioner Stewart stated he thought the City should approve the same rate increase for both. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve rate increases in the same amounts as those approved for Nationwide Cablevision, carried unanimously. DOG PROBLEMS IN ANDERSON COVE AREA (Olympic Ave. & Anderson St.) Clerk presented petition signed by Blance A. Burton, 1556 Olympic Ave., and 33 other residents of the Olympic Ave. and Anderson St. area. The petition complained of dogs running in packs; dogs barking; and dogs harrassing adults and children in the area. This petition is on file in the Clerk's office. Considerable discL~ssion followed and Blanche Burton stated she and several of her neighbors have received extremely rude answers from the Humane Society; that many times the individual answering the phone at the Humane Society has hung up on them or refused to let them talk to someone in charge. She stated they have refused to take their calls. Commissioner Stewart suggested that the petition be referred to the Humane Society and request an answer back to Council and that Mrs. Burton be notified also. George Renstrom, 1123 Naval, stated he walks in this area quite often and he is bothered b9 dogs. He complained -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 2, 1980 Page three of barking and howling dogs in his neighborhood. Mayor Jarstad noted that there is a real problem with stray animals because there are so many transients in the City. He stated the Humane Society will be advised of their complaints. PUBLIC RECOGNITION George Renstrom, 1123 Naval, stated he objects to the parking being taken off the east side of Naval Ave. because renters across the street from him now park on his parking strip. He stated he does not want Naval to be widened; that he thinks it should remain the way it is and allow parking on both sides. He asked why they were not contacted before parking was eliminated on the east side. He complained of cars speeding on Naval and stated it is becoming more and more dangerous all the time. Dickson Conway, 1115 Naval, stated there is a real problem on Naval, but he feels the police do a very good job curtailing speeding. He stated he is in favor of preferential parking for the we~t side if parking is not allowed on the east side. Jim Root, City Ergineer, stated he and Capt. Brown looked at this neighborhood and it was his understanding that Capt. Brown would contact the neighbors regarding the elimination of parking on the east side. He stated that it was his understanding that they had been contacted when the Police Dept. concurred in eliminating the parking. Mr. Root stated there will not be a left-turn pocket on Naval north of 11th St., but there will be left-turn pockets from 11th and south of 11th on Naval. Mayor Jars tad discussed the increase in traffic and stated the City is trying to get all the intersections so traffic flows smoothly at all times. He stated they are trying tc make a safe thoroughfare for the traffic. He requested that this be put on next week's agenda and request a report from Capt. Brown regarding contact of the neighbors before the parking was eliminated on the east side of Naval. Mr. Conway stated he would like to see preferential parking on the west side of Naval. He stated that would help them and force the apartment owner across from them to do something about their parking. Meeting recessed from 10:05 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Stated he would like to award the bid for banking services to Peoples Bank, with a one-year review. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Peoples Bank for banking services, with a one-year review, carried unanimously. 2. He stated that representatives of Peoples Bank have said they would be more than happy to sign an LID for downtown improvement. 3. Discussed negotiations with the Navy regarding sewer rates and stated they have reached an agreement. He read letter from the Navy, dated Aug. 28, 1980, attached to which was an agreement for sewer service. He stated he is pleased with the new contract and he thinks it is a good contract. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept contract with the Navy for sewer service. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson both complimented Commissioner Stewart for pursuing negotiations with the Navy. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner ~wanson: 1. He stated 16 building permits were issued in August for a total valuation of $1,713.146.00. He stated that most of the permits were for the Bremerton Housing Authority project on Pine Rd. 2. He discussed the proposed emergency medical transport levy and stated he has come to the conclusion that it would be better not to have this measure on the ballot at this time. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad not to have the emergency medical transport levy on the ballot this year. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad concurred with Commissioner Swanson and stated it would be better to give the system a chance to see how effective it will be. He discussed the proposition for the West Side Fire Station which is to be on the Sept. ballot. Question was called and motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart: He discussed the Data Pr¢cessing Budget and stated there may be some budget changes as it will cost a considerable amount more to put the Police Dept. on the computer. He stated he will have some figures at a later date. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 2, 1980 Page four BILLS Motion b9 Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 18614 thru 18619 inclusive in the amount of $26,098.74 and vouchers 18624 thru 18733 inclusive in the amount of $238,671.31, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Wilfred J. LaFrance in the amount of $828.98. The claim stated he hit an oil slick on Warren Ave. and damaged his motorcycle quite extensively. Clerk stated the claim will be referred to the City's insurance company. Meeting recessed from 10:45 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Commissioner Stewart Las not present for bid openings. BID OPENINGS - Four (4) Fire Beacons and Flashing Beacon System, 11th & Rainier Four (4) Fire Beacons: Signal Electric, Inc., bid bond enclosed, $21,075.00. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bid to City Engineer for evaluation and award at a later date, carried. Flashing Beacon System 11th & Rainier: Signal Electric, Inc., bid bond enclosed, $8,450.00. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bid to City Engineer for evaluation and award at a later date, carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: JGlenn K. Jarst~, May~r -4-