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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/80 L'-~PROVED MINUTES ¢OUHOL 980 September 23, 1980 TAPE #198 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) 1661 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, September 23, 1980 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes of September 16,~9~0 as ciircul~ted, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Separations: Reece C. Davis, Equipment Rental, Auto Serviceman Temporary, 9-26-80. James W. Hunt, Fire Dept., Firefighter/Paramedic, 9&$1-80. Mary B. Cooke, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal, 9-29-80. Latonjia Robinson, Police Dept., Cade (CETA) 9-26-80, transition to CSE 2.nthony Moore, Water Distribution, Welder, 9-26-80. Christian Stolicy, Water Office, Report Writer, 9-19-80. Fred Reinke~ Water Supply, Temporary Help, 9-26-80. Notices of Employment Michael D. Casad, Parks & Recreation, Part Time Swim Instructor, $3.75 p/h, 9-6-80. Cherry A. Soule, Police Dept., Corrections Officer 5A, $5.61 per hr. 9-29-80. Janiece Brogdon, Police Dept., Police Matron, $4.00 per hr., 9-17-80. Beth L. Johnson, Police Dept., Corrections Officer 5A, $5.61 per hr. 9-29-80. Latonjia Robinson, Police Dept., Corrections Officer ~A, $5.61 per hr., 9-29-80. Robert D. Forbes Police Dept., Corrections Officer 5A, $5.61 per hr., 9-29-80. Dean A. Johannsen, Police Dept., Corrections Officer 5A, $5.61 per hr., 9-29-80. Fred Reinke, Water Distribution, Serviceman IIA, 9A, $7.10 per hr., 9-29-80. Anthony Moore, Water Distribution, Serviceman II2, 9A, $7.10 per hr., 9-29-80. Chanqes of Pay Status Robert Elsen, Water Office, Engineering Aid 8A to 8B, $6.88 per hr., 10-1-80. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve pay slips as stated above, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented a Claim for Damages from Steve B. Frank in the amount of $160. Claim states city sewer main plugged downstream of Branch tie-in, causing sewer to back up and overflow in his residence. Report from Wastewater Foreman Steve Jaynes substantiates the claim. Clerk stated the Claim for Damages will be forwarded to the insurance company. APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSE Clerk presented an application for taxicab drivers license for Pete S. Brinegan, which was approved by Capt. Brown for Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve taxicab drivers license for Pete S. Brinegan, carried unanimously. APPLICATION FOR MUSIC MACHINE Clerk presented an application for a music machine by Ownes-Robertson, Inc. for the Dug Out Tavern, approved by Deputy Chief Cundiff for Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad, to approve application for music machine for the Dug Out Tavern, carried unanimously. SMITH & FOREST RIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. 1978 CHANGE ORDER NO. l Clerk read a memo from the Engineering Dept., with Change Order No. 1 attached. The memo requests review and execution of the change order in the amount of $5,333.22~ with funds being provided from HUD Block Grant Funds. The memo states this change provides for installation of Smith Park electrical related equipment, enlargement of Smith Park basketball court, installation cf an asphalt berm on Forest Ridge tennis court and removal of debris. The memo recommends approval of this change order and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioners Swanson to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1978, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES September 23, 1980 Page Two A~ENDMENT TO ANDERSON-APPERSON CONTRACT NO. 1868 Clerk read memo from Engineering Dept. requesting to amend Contract No. 1868, increasing the maximum fee $770. The memo states this increase is required to cover additional inspection costs due to extension granted J & J Construction at the September 16, 1980 Council Meeting. Funds to cover the cost will be provided by the HUD Block Grant Program. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve amendment to Contract No. 1868 increasing the maximum fee $770, carried unanimously. MUNICIPAL POOL BUDGET Clerk read memo from Parks Supt. stating the 1980 Pool budget was the first attempt to establish a budget based on 12 months of operation. Salaries and utilities were items underestimated, as such, thE: pool budget will reflect a deficit of approximately $37,000 by the end of the year. The memo explains that paid instructors were used and not budgeted for this year in the Learn-to- Swim Programs; utility costs were estimated at $20,000 when in actuality utilities are averaging approximately $3,800 per month or $45,000 per year. The Parks Dept. has and will be conserving on expenditures within the Parks budget to apply toward the pool budget deficit. Hopefully, $10,000 to $20,000 will be available. It is r~quested a budget amending ordinance be approved in the amount of $37,000. Discussion followed, and it was established that this will be considered when all budget amendments are being reviewed. SHORELINE PLAN CONSULTANT Clerk read memo from the Planning Director regarding the award of $12,500 from the State Dept. of Ecology to help undertake the waterfront portion of Bremerton Central Business District urban renewal planning. The memo states the intent of the grant is to hire consultants to work with City staff to develop an Urban Renewal Plan for the downtown waterfront. The memo states Mr. Attebery solicited and reviewed statements of qualifications from interested firms. Mr. Attebery listed six firms whc responded, among those firms Kramer, Chin and Mayo. It is requested that Council authorize the Planning Dept. to proceed with scope of work and contract negotiations with Kramer, Chin and Mayo. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize the Planning Dept. to proveed with contract negetiations with Kramer, Chin and Mayo, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - WATER WORKS MATERIALS Clerk read a memo from Water Supt. requesting a bid call for various water works materials. Motion by Cc.mmissiors Swanson and Stewart to ahtourize Clerk to call for bids for various water works materials, carried unanimously. CONTRACT AWARD - TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS Clerk read memo from City Engineer and Parks Supt. recommending the contract for building courts at Westpark and improving courts at Kiwanis be awarded to Ryan Built, Inc. with a low bid of $108,706.46. The memo states the funds are in the current parks capital improvements budget plus funds received from sale of a portion of Forest Ridge Park. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to award contract for tennis court improvements to the low bidder, Ryan Built, Inc., carried unanimously. RYAN BUILT HOMES, INC. LETTER Clerk read a letter from Ryan Built Homes, Inc. urging Council's passage and acceptance of the most recent update of the Uniform Plumbing Code. This letter is on file in the Clerk's office. TAPE #198 KITSAP COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LETTER (A) 1681 Clerk read a lengthy letter from the Humane Society, regarding dog problems in the Anderson Cove and Olympic Ave area. This letter is on file in the Clerk's office. Discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad stated it would be good to share this information with the 34 persons who signed a petition requesting Council action. Clerk stated she would do this. FIREWOOD FOR THE PUBLIC Clerk read a memo from the Water Supt. requesting Council' advise the public ef free firewood, with the stipulation they sign the agreement holding the City harmless. Length of this shc~uld be from Sept. 23 thru Oct. 12, 1980 frcm 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to advise the public of free firewood, with stipulation, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES September 23, 1980 Page Three TAPE #198 LEASE OF GOLD MOUHTAIN GOLF COURSE (A) 1710 Clerk read a letter from Nile E. Aubrey representing Mr. Kenneth Tyson. This letter is regarding the current lease cf Gold Mountain Golf Course, and requests renewal of the lease for the period through December 1990. Mayor J~rstad disc~ssed financial aspects, stating the City should be receiving more financial returns under thE~ second ten year scbedule. Commissioner Swanson discussed usage of water in regard to water conservation. He stated the Water Sur~t. should discuss this with Mr. Tyson and the Council. Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to discuss water usage with Mr. Tyson, and incorporate water usage into the Lease Agreement. Mayor Jarstad asked Commissioner Swanson to schedule a meeting with Mr. Tyson. TAPE #198 PUBLIC RECOGNITION (A) 1829 RL~th Grist of Westpark, thanked Council for taking action, and having speed limit signs posted on Baer Blvd. and Galyan Dr. She stated it hasn't completely eliminated traffic offenders, but that it has stopped a considerable amount of speeders. PROCLAMATIONS Clerk presented a proclamation: National Business Women's Week, October 19 thrcugh October 25, 1980. Clerk pre~ented a proclamation: Light a Candle for Freedom Day, September 28, 1980 PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Raymond Lee with the Concerned Citizens for Pro-Americanism, thanked Council for having a concern on this issue. He outlined a rough sketch of the proceedings for the Candle Light Service, which will be held September 28, 1980, 7:00 P.M. at Roosevelt Field and distributed posters to the Council members. Rick Slover extended a special "Thank you" to Ray Foley and the Parks Dept. for their cooperation and help with arrangements for this service. PIONEER TITLE INSURANCE RATES Clerk explained there may h~ve been a past agreement with Pioneer Nat'l Title Ins. for a $7500 policy, even if actual amount of purchase or sale was less. The reason was the amount of work done for the City by the Title Co. that is either free er has a small profit margin. She stated Mr. Russ of the Title Co. would like to have the City enter into an agreement for a minimum fee based on $7500. They have an agreement with DOT for that amount; the rate is $66.50. Discussion followed and it was suggested that the Clerk might check with other title companys. Clerk stated they do some work for us with no fee, such as taking our recordings to the Courthouse on their regular runs. City EnginEer raised the question of what effect this would have on Federal projects, where we have to have a title search done on all parcels of property regarding the right-of-way. He stated we have had several done in the past year and will have considerably more in the future. Discussion followed and it was agreed the City Engineer will check on reimburse- ment for special aid projects and the Clerk will check with other cities. TAPE #198 DSHS PURCFiASE OF IBM 3715 PRINTER (A) 2168 Clerk stated DSHS is interested in purchasing the printer from Municipal Court, as they cannot purchase under State Contract. She explained this would be done after BMC had ordered and received a new 3715. The agreement between BMC and DSHS would be contained in an Interagency Agreement mutually developed by representatives of both contracts. All charges to BMC wot:ld be paid by DSHS. The reasoning for this proposal from DSHS, would be a savings of approximately $1080 to them. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES September 23, 1980 Page Four AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC USE OF PAVED PARKING AREA WITH HARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Clerk present an agreement for public use of paved parking area with Harrison Memorial Hospital. Mayor Jarstad explained that there has been a parking problem at the hospital during the new construction. The cost for the parking lot will be paid by Harrison Hospital, and the parking will be for their use and the general public. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the Agreement for Public Use of Paved Parking Area with Harrison Memorial Hospital. Under Discussion: Mayor Jarstad asked that this agreement be approved by the appropriate Federal Agency, carried unanimously. DSHS PURCHASE OF IBM 3715 PRINTER CONTD Mr. Janzinski entered the meeting at this time. He explained that IBM and the Court Administrator were in agreement with this sale of the printer. DSHS needs 13 printers, and will have a considerable savings if they can make all their purchases this way. He stated they want to buy his printer, and will pay all costs associated with getting a new printer for the Court. Commissioner Stewart stated that he would want to see the money before any e×chanQe is made. Discussion followed reQardin~ orobems with the proposal from DSHS. It was the consensus of Council not to do anything at this time. RESOLUTION - Establishing Rates of Equipment Rental Fund Clerk read "A RESOLUTION revising the rates of Equipment Rental Fund and super- seding the rates established by Resolutions 1827 and 1837." Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to review this Resolution and bring it back to Council next week. ORDINANCE NO.~ 3605 - Adopting 1979 Uniform Plumbing Code Clerk read "Ahl ORDINANCE adopting the 1979 Uniform Plumbing Code, including IAPMO installation standards, administration chapter, appendices, tables and insulation standards." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Ordinance No. 3605 by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE - Community Impact Statement Planning Director, Ken Attebery discussed the section regarding exempt businesses. There was concern whether any business should be exempt. Commissioner Stewart felt that the exemption should be left in the Ordinance. Mr. Attebery stated he would check further and bring the revised Ordinance to Council next week. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to 18976, 18978 and 18979 in the amount of $51.28 and vouchers 18983 thru 19090 in the amount of $74,974.05, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. TAPE #198 COMMISSIONERS REPORTS (A) 2710 Commissioner Stewart: 1. Commissioner Stewart stated he thought we had raised the water rates to take care of hyndrant fees. The Ordinance needs to be amended as fees are still listed. 2. He stated he can find no contract with Olympic College for parking on Roosevelt Field. 3. He stated he can't find any Ordinance or Resolution requiring the PILOT for the ulitity and that he would like to have something in writing and approved. Commissioner Swanson: 1. Commissioner Swanson stated that Naval Avenue has been graded and should be resurfaced within a few days. 2. He stated that they h~.d made considerable progress in the re-forestoration on the water shed. He stated he would like Council authorization to enter into a professional services contract again with Timber Land Management. He stated they were very helpful in the past. The cost should be between $15,000 and $20,000 for an evaluation of our forestry program. Mayor Jarstad asked that a proposal be prepared for Council. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES September 23, 1980 Page Five COMMISSIONERS REPORTS CONTD Mayor Jarstad: Mayor Jarstad stated that it appears the Fire Bond levy will pass. We are waiting for final approval of the match money. Mayor Jarstad stated that during negotiations with the Firefighters Union for the 1981 Contract, an amendment to the 1980 Contract was agreed upon. It was not written in the contract, but was the understanding of the parties that negotiated. The amendment is that the longevity pay will be based upon the individual employee§ monthly b~se wage rate, effective with the pay period which starts closest to the day of execution of the 1981 agreement. Mayor Jarstad stated that we need Cc. uncil authority to amend the 1980 Contract and instruct the City Treasurer to make the proper payments. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that longevity pay will be based upon th~ individual employee's monthly base wage rat~ effective with the pay period which starts closest to the date of execution of the 1981 Agreement, carried unanimously. John Parker, 1411 - 13th St. Mr. Parker stated he was representing the Naval/ Central Committee and they want to know why Bremerton has not adopted the Keg Ordinance approved by the County? Considerable discussion followed regarding the lack of explanation by the County to the City as to this Ordinance. Commissioner Swanson stated that th~ County Sheriff or Officials have not contacted him. Mayor Jarstad requested the comments of the Police Chief. He stated there are some questions about this Ordinance that have not been answered. Adjourned 11:15 a.m. KA~NLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk AP-PR~ VE D :~_~ '~ ~ GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor