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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
November 25, 1980
Tape 202 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton,
(A) 0000 Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, November 25, 1980 at 9:05 a.m.,
with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioners Stewart
and Swanson, Assistant City Attorney McCluskey, City Clerk Mandio,
and representatives of the press, radio, and television.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation
was given by Reverend John Kain, Calvary Baptist Church.
· APPOINTMENT O[' NEW CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Jarstad announced the appointment of Terry McCluskey as
the replacement for City Attorney Walgren.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept
appointment of McCluskey as City Attorney. Under discussion:
Commissioner Stewart objected to such an appointment stating that
in the best interest of the City, the services of a private law
firm who would represent only the City and not be involved in
other conflicts of interest, thereby working on a fulltime basis,
should be employed. Commissioner Stewart recommended Council
wait one week since Walgren had not yet been disbarred at this
time or have a public meeting to determine whether to use a
fulltime, private law firm.
Discussion followed with comments made by Robert L. Mussman,
Chairman, Citizen's Ambulance Committee regarding ethics of
attorneys and conflicts of interest.
Mayor Jarstad stated the City Charter authorized him to make
appointments and if the public objected, the Charter could be
amended.
Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner
Swanson, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No.
· MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 1980
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve
Minutes as circulated, carried unanimously.
· SEPARATIONS, NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS
Separations:
Edwin O. Okerman, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 10/30/80.
Debbie Casey, Parks & Recreation, Play Leader, 10/22/80.
Francis P. Wilson, Police Dept., Motor Patrolman, 11/5/80.
Kenneth J. Lewis, Municipal Court Judge, 11/19/80.
Gordon Walgren, City Attorney, 11/25/80.
Duwane Williams, Engineering Dept., Temporary Help, 11/26/80.
Gary H. Sexton, City Attorney, 11/29/80.
Notice of Employment:
Thomas Vincent Frieholtz, Engineering Dept., Engineering Aide I,
8A, $6.69/hr, 12/1/80.
Clerk read memo from City Engineer stating Commissioner Swanson
authorized Engineering to appoint an Engineering Aide I since
two extra-help employees were terminated.
James K. Sells, Assistant City Attorney, $11.95/hr., 11/25/80.
Terry McCluskey, City Attorney, $11.95 to $13.29/hr., 11/25/80.
James E. Ryan, Assistant City Attorney, $11.95/hr., 12/1/80.
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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
November 25, 1980
Page Two
· SEPARATIONS, NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF
PAY STATUS (continued)
Change of Pay Status:
Bob Duffy, Planning Dept., Assistant Planner, 12B, $8.72/hr.,
retroactive 10/1/80.
Michael Fuller, Police Dept., Uniformed Div. (Mtr. Ptm.) to
Detective Div., $9.97 to $10.44/hr., over 5-yr. rate, 11/24/80.
Virgilio Andrade Ibarra, Parks & Recreation Dept., Serviceman II,
9B to 9C, $7.31 to $7.52/hr., 11/26/80.
Motion by Commissioner Steward and Mayor Jarstad to approve
above Separations, Notices of Employment, and pay slips, carried
unanimously.
· RETROACTIVE WAGE ADJUSTMENTS
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve
retroactive wage adjustments for the following six active
Police Officers who did not receive the appropriate step increase
from 4th year to 5th year pursuant to Section 1 of Article VI of
the Labor Contract, and lump sum back payments, carried unanimously.
Dean Denis, $9.47 to $9.70/hr, retroactive 1/28/80.
Jeffrey Kelly, $9.47 to $9.70/hr, retroactive 7/26/80.
Terrence Welling, $9.64 to $9.87/hr, retroactive 8/18/80.
Ed Winningham, $9.47 to $9.70/hr, retroactive 1/27/80.
Randy Loun, $9.74 to $9.97/hr, retroactive 2/18/80.
Craig Rogers, $9.47 to $9.70/hr, retroactive 2/9/80.
· APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSE
Clerk presented an application for taxicab drivers license for
Sylvia Ann Jeffcoat, approved by Deputy Chief Cundiff for Chief
of Police.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve above
license, carried unanimously.
· LICENSE APPLICATIONS/RENEWALS
Music Machine:
Lawrence J. Wolf, The Sea Deck Restaurant, 6613 Kitsap Way
Massage Parlor/Sauna:
Hwa Ja Hwang, Palace Sauna, 129 N. Callow
Min Ja Hwang, International Sauna, 124 N. Callow
All applications approved by D. Cundiff for Chief of Police.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve
above license applications, carried unanimously.
· 1978 SOCIAL SECURITY ADJUSTMENTS
Clerk read memo dated 11/21/80 from City Auditor regarding
billing from the Washington State Employment Security in the
amount of $7,147.10. This billing is a result of poor information
received in late 1977 and early 1978 regarding liability for pay-
ment of social security contributions during periods of sick
leave. One half of this amount, $3,573.55, represents the
City's contributions and the other half employee deductions that
were not made. A review indicates that approximately 60% of
these employees are still working for the City and recovery
could be made.
City Attorney McCluskey stated it is the City's obligation to
pay the full amount to Social Security and then try to collect
from the employees. The City Commissioners concurred.
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November 25, 1980
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· LETTER FROM KITSAP LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSOCIATION
Clerk referenced letter from Secretary, Kitsap Lake Environmental
Association, which contained article in the Environmental and
Land Use Section of the Washington State Bar Association News-
letter concerning Mercer Enterprises vs the City of Bremerton.
This article was too lengthly to be read and is, therefore, on
file in the Clerk's office for review.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to proceed with
app-i-~ation for State monies to purchase property at Kitsap Lake
to preserve the City-owned part of the Lake, carried unanimously.
Mr. Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Drive, stated a great number of
people would be happy to assist in reducing the cost of the
testing of the Lake.
· GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE LEASE
Clerk requested a formal motion to extend the Gold Mountain
Golf Course lease. Commissioners Swanson and Stewart recommended
no action be taken until lease is amended to control usage of
water.
· AMENDMENT #1 - WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY OFFICE
CONTRACT 80-02-04
Clerk presented for approval Amendment #1 of the above
referenced contract. The Budget is amended to read as follows:
Salaries: $3,466; Benefit @ 20%: $694; Travel, $50; Printing:
$250; Contractual: $25,000. Total: $29,460.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve
above contract amendment, carried unanimously.
· PUGET POWER EASEMENT
Clerk presented for approval an Easement for underground electric
system from Puget Sound Power & Light Company. This Easement is
for a portion of Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 1 West, W.M.;
less the South half of the Southwest quarter and the South half
of the Southeast quarter, Kitsap County.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve
contingent upon City Attorney's approval, carried unanimously.
· OFFER OF GRANT AWARD
Clerk presented for approval a proposed Agreement between the
State Department of Transportation and the City of Bremerton.
This Agreement contains a Grant Offer of $7,000 for purposes
of conducting a feasibility study, regarding possible consoli-
dation efforts between Bremerton Municipal Transit and the
Bremerton School District.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve
above Agreement, carried unanimously.
· PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL EASEMENT
Clerk presented memo from Parks Dept. Superintendent, stating
Pacific Northwest Bell has requested the City consider approval
of an easement to construct a new underground telephone conduit
system at llth and Warren. Involved property is the Girl
Scout Hall. The Parks Department has no objection to granting
an easement.
Motion to approve above Easement, subject to City Attorney's
approval, carried unanimously.
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Tape 202 · STORM SEWER EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT
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Clerk presented for approval copies of Easements and Agreements
from William J. Sesko subject to approval by the City Attorney.
These easements have been purchased from W. J. Sesko (Parcels
3-4-5) and are necessary for the Marion Avenue Street Improve-
ment project. All costs are ]00% funded by the HUD Block Grant
Program.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve
above Easements and Agreements, carried unanimously.
· CHANGE OF PAYDAY TO EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAYS FOR CITY
AND STAGGERED PAYDAYS FOR BUSINESSES
Clerk read memo dated 11/20/80 from Sgt. Honsowetz regarding
the City adopting Wednesday as payday for City employees and
encourage other area businesses to adopt other pay days through-
out the week other than Friday. In so doing, it might help to
modify peak traffic from Friday and spread some of this pressure
out over several days of the week. The City could even save
money by putting off the need to update and improve some of the
City streets and parking would be less of a problem.
Discussion by the Commissioners followed stating that PSNSY
and the City are presently on alternate paydays, and some
Government and City employees have their checks automatically
deposited in the bank. Even the banks stay open later on
Friday. Commissioner Stewart recommended we forward Sgt.
Honsowetz's memo to the Chamber of Commerce.
Jim Root, City Engineer, stated that no increased traffic flow
has been observed on the arteri%ls on Fridays. ~~ ~/~
· BID AWARDS
Tires, Tubes, Over-Road Services:
Shaub Ellison Company (Goodyear Tires) is the low and acceptable
bidder for furnishing tires, tubes, over-road services for the
period January 1 to December 31, 1981 to the City of Bremerton
and the Bremerton Municipal Transit Company.
The second bidder, Larry's Tire Service, is acceptable but does
not offer all and adequate services and sufficient discount from
posted prices.
Concrete Products and Related Items:
Holroyd Company, Inc., is the only low and acceptable bidder for
Redi Mix Concrete.
Bremerton Concrete is the low and acceptable bidder for manu-
factured concrete products, Rebar (Iron), sand, gravel, etc.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bids as
stated above, carried unanimously.
· CONTRACT NO. 1888 -- TIME EXTENSION
Clerk read memo dated 11/24/80 from the City Engineer stating
that the referenced contract authorizes the installation of
traffic signals and controllers at 4th Street at Pacific and
at Park. The controllers are required by Grant regulations to
be tested by the Washington State Department of Transportation
Materials Laboratory. The Laboratory has a substantial back-
log of testing which has caused a delay in receiving the
controllers. The Contractor, General Service Electric, Inc.,
has requested a 15-working day extension since contract time
expires on November 25, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to grant
15-working day extension on above contract, carried unanimously.
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November 25, 1980
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· R/W PARCEL #3 OLYMPIC COLLEGE BY-PASS
Clerk read memo dated 11/20/80 from the City Engineer stating
that on October 7, 1980 City Council granted permission to
purchase necessary right-of-way for the Olympic College By-Pass
for the amounts shown on the appraisals. Jackie Dolgrouky,
owner of Parcel #3 was offered appraised amount of $21,500 which
was refused and a counter offer was made by her of $25,000.
The City has made new offer of $23,600 which is 10% higher than
appraised amount with the stipulation that offer must be approved
by City Council. The property owner has now accepted the
$23,650 offer. The City Engineer's office recommends paying
$23,650 rather than pursue condemnation action.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept
City Engineer's recommendation of the above, carried unanimously.
· SUPPLEMENT #3 -- WHEATON WAY-SYLVAN TO BROAD
Clerk read memo dated 11/20/80 from the City Engineer stating
on November 14, 1980 a revised Supplement as prepared by Washington
State Department of Transportation for the above project was
received. This Supplement is to supercede the one previously
submitted by the City.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept
above Supplement, carried unanimously.
· QUIT CLAIM DEEDS TO WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Clerk read memo dated 11/20/80 from the City Engineer stating
that prior to the start of construction of State Route 3 from
Navy Yard Highway on Sinclair Inlet to Kitsap Way, several
agreements were entered into by the State Department of Trans-
portation and the City of Bremerton. The agreements pertained
to the relocation of various utilities of the City which were
in the right-of-way of the limited access highway. The City
had sanitary sewers, storm drains, water mains, and communi-
cations conduits which were required to be moved. When the
move was completed and the new highway was finished, the City
did not Quit Claim all right, title, and interest which it had
in the original locations to the State.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve
Quit Claim Deeds, carried unanimously.
· PROCLAMATION
Clerk presented a proclamation: Voice of Democracy Week,
November 30 to December 7, 1980.
· ORDINANCE NO. 3612 -- REGULATING SALE AND DISTRIBUTION
OF MALT LIQUOR
Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of
Bremerton regulating the sale and distribution of malt liquor."
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass
Ordinance No. 3612, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes;
Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
· PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Mayor Jarstad announced the preliminary 1981 budget was available
in the Clerk's office for review. He stated that this Budget
Hearing was advertised as required by law and asked for any
public input. There was no public comment on the budget.
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November 25, 1980
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LETTER FROM EVERGREEN LEGAL SERVICES
Mayor Jarstad referred to the letter from Evergreen Legal Services.
He has meet with Mr. John H. Tracey, Evergreen Legal Attorney, on
these concerns and that negotiations are in process between Leyde
Corporation, Evergreen, and the City's ombudsman, Mr. Robert
Mussman.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad that we continue the services of Olympic
Ambulance until a decision is made on those claims against Leyde
Enterprises. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated this
letter should be a part of the Hearing since it was not read at
last weeks Council at his request and reference to this letter was
in the newspaper and action should be taken at that Hearing.
Mayor Jarstad stated he would hold his motion then until the 10:30 a.m.
Ambulance Hearing.
Meeting recessed 10:10 a.m.; reconvened 10:30 a.m.
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· AMBULANCE SERVICES/RATES HEARING
Clerk stated this hearing had been advertised, posted and letters
of notification sent as required by law.
Lora Conner, Attorney representing Leyde Enterprises, stated they
are willing to have people come forward with their claims and Leyde
is willing to cooperate fully and didn't feel it is necessary to
continue to harrass Leyde and would like to see this terminated.
John Tracey, Attorney, Evergreen Legal Services, stated he is
pleased with the proposal Ms. Conner has mentioned, and has every
hope it will satisfy complaints people has with Leyde. He said he
doesn't insist upon having the aforementioned letter read, but
wanted to address it to the Council for consideration and is happy
the Leyde Company has responded so well.
Mayor Jarstad stated he wanted to make sure processes are completed
and until we have justification before this Council, the City will
extend Olympic Ambulance to do City transport and claims should be
taken care of before we go back into a rotation system.
Ms. Conner requested this be phrased as a written settlement to
give members of the public time enough to come forth with claims
and would not want Leyde prohibited from doing business with the
City during that entire period.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart that the City Attorney step aside
because they have represented Leyde in the past on this issue and
secure other counsel because there exists an Appearance of
Unfairness. Motion died for lack of a second.
Mary Setherland said we should not continue doing business with
Leyde. Bob Mussman requested the Council clarify his position of
Ombudsman with the City. Kirby Smith stated the City should not
be involved with ambulances, but rather Harrison Memorial
Hospital; people could be working at the Hospital while awaiting
calls. Commissioner Swanson requested City Clerk formulate letter
to Harrison with such a suggestion. Further discussion followed
with comments by Bill Amo and Floyd Kern.
Ambulance Hearing interrupted at 11:15 a.m. for Bid Openings.
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· BID OPENINGS
Official Publications:
Bremerton Sun, bid check enclosed, 1980: $3.70/column inch;
1981: $4.07/column inch.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to make award to
Bremerton Sun since they were the only bidder, carried unanimously.
Gasoline and Solvents:
· Andor Distributing, Inc. (Standard/Chevron), bid check enclosed
· Wilkins Distributors (Texaco Co.), no bid
Pedersen Oil Co. (Union Oil), bid check enclosed, Solvent only.
Price lists on file in Clerk's office for review.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to make award to
Andor Distributor upon review by the Committee, carried unanimously.
Lubricating Oils and Grease:
· Pedersen Oil, Inc., bid check enclosed
· Standard Oil Co., bid check enclosed
· Wilkins Distributing, bid check enclosed
There are six schedules within each bid. Price lists are on file
in Clerk's Office for review.
Janitorial Services:
Well Done Service Co., bid check enclosed, $1,518.59
Control Janitorial, bid check enclosed, $1,308.00
D&D Janitorial, bid check enclosed, $1,150.00
Nita's House Care, bid check enclosed, $2,068.13
Custom Janitorial Service, bid check enclosed, $1,634.72
Handyman Building Maintenance Co., bid check enclosed, $1,875.00
City Hall/Library costs breakdown on file at the Clerk's office
for review.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to submit bids to
Committee for review, carried unanimously.
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· AMBULANCE HEARING (continued at 11:25 p.m.)
Motion by Mayor Jarstad to utilize services of Olympic Ambulance
for 30 days until we get report back from Leyde. Under discussion:
Commissioner Stewart said we should hold off on motion until letter
is read.
Clerk read letter dated November 13, 1980 from Mr. John Tracey,
Attorney, Evergreen Legal Services.
Andy Freeman, 1122 Hayward, questioned why the City was so insistent
upon doing business with Leyde. A citizen questioned if any charges
~ 203 regarding towing could be made at this time against Leyde. 0000
Carmen Kyle suggested an unaligned or outside legal counsel be called
in to hear this discussion and ask who drew the contract and buy-back
clause for Leyde's equipment.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad to utilize Olympic Ambulance exclusively for
a 30-day period until reports can be received back from the Attorneys
working with Leyde Ambulance on the various complaints and billing
procedures they are setting up. Seconded by Commissioner Swanson.
Under discussion: Stewart said there is no Committee set up to look
at this and recommended an impartial Committee be established and
it may take longer than 30 days, and until we do the City will always
be under suspect.
Mrs. Ruth Johnson concurred with Commissioner Stewart's comments and
ask why not bring in a disinterested party, we need more repre-
sentation.
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November 25, 1980
Page Eight
~BULANCE HEARING (continued)
Mayor Jarstad stated that an excellent job had been done by the
Police Department and Mr. Mussman in bringing claims to the City
and the Prosecutor and that no towing violations had been brought
before the Council concerning Leyde.
Swanson questioned whether we should rotate now between Leyde
and Olympic or let Olympic do all the service until any problem
with Leyde is resolved. He discussed the problems of a monopoly
and said he proposed sometime ago that the City set up a city-owned/
city-operated ambulance service but this would require additional
property taxes, assesments and if the number of private ambulance
companies could be increased, this would be a better route to go.
Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner
Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes.
Commissioner Swanson pointed out error on page 5 of the contract
and stated that the name "Leyde Enterprises" should be removed.
Mr. Littlejohn, Olympic Ambulance, questioned page 2, paragraph 3,
whereby said inspections may be conducted in conjunction with a
semiannual inspection conducted by the State of Washington.
Roy Rainey (filling in for McCluskey) stated that was something that
had appeared and was adopted from the original contract and was his
understanding that the State did have semiannual inspections and
the City's inspection may be conducted at the same time or at another
date.
Mr. Littlejohn also pointed out page 3, paragraph B, "contractor
shall bill at least 6 times within a 6-month period after the
ambulance service has been rendered and shall provide City with
evidence of such billing". Littlejohn stated he would be willing
to go as long as 3 months, but that the deadbeats are long-gone for
collection after 6 months. On page 4, paragraph 10, he assumed if
Leyde doesn't become party to this contract, someone else may. If
a clause is going to be put in that you can't exceed a certain amount,
he didn't think you should penalize one company and reward the
other if one company handles collections better.
Mr. Littlejohn and Commissioner Stewart discussed the matter of
subsidy. Littlejohn stated he has been taking calls for the City
in good faith with no guarantee of payment since November 11 and
wanted to adopt a contract today, and then negotiate since at
AMENDMENT made at December 2, 1980 Council meeting as follows:
Motion by Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, not to enter
into this agreement, carried unanimously.
what appropriate procedures under the State of Washington EnV%~on-
mental Policy Act must be taken with regard to the 1976 EIS. He
is working with the City Attorney's office to determine the steps
so the Cit~ would be in a position to forward the annexation
proposal to the Boundary Review Board. Following the Board's action,
the City could then commence annexation hearings.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept annexation
petition, carried unanimously.
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November 25, 1980
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· UNSAFE FLOOR SURFACE
Clerk read memo dated 11/24/80 from Chairman Safety Committee
stating there have been several instances of people slipping and
falling in the City Hall entrance foyer. It appears water collects
from rain gear and umbrellas on this surface creating a hazardous
condition at times. The changing of carpet fabric and nonskid wax
do not appear to have corrected this. It is recommended a suitable
non-skid surface be installed in this area.
Clerk is to check for prices.
· LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Clerk read letter from Department of Revenue dated 11/21/80 addressed
to Mr. Robert B. Stewart concerning his correspondence of 11/20/80,
stating the Dept. of Revenue has not, and will not, request
special consideration of paying leasehold tax. As a law enforce-
ment agency we are required by State law, and also through exami-
nation by the State Examiners, to only pay for legal charges. Since
the Legislature enacted the code exempting us, we would be remiss
in our responsibilities if payment was made for the Leasehold Tax.
This letter is quite lengthly and is on file for review in the
Clerk's office.
· ASSIGNMENT OF LIGHTED PARKING SPACES
FOR GRAVEYARD SHIFT POLICE OFFICERS
Mayor Jarstad discussed the parking problem for graveyard shift
police officers. The requirement of providing a lighted parking
space has been written into the contract with the officers. The
Commissioners concurred with Mayor Jarstad and arrangements will
be made to provide lighted parking spaces for the graveyard shift
officers in the City Garage.
· BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket
approval to Vouchers 20108 through 20110 inclusive in the amount
of $41,560.00; and Vouchers 20114 through 20263 inclusive in the
amount of $179,595.60, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
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(B) 1617 Meeting recessed 12:45 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Sheridan Community
Building, Claire and Lebo Blvd., to discuss General Revenue Sharing.
APPROVED:
GL~NN'K. JARS~D, M'a~r
REVENUE SHARING HEARING
November 25, 1980
Recessed City Council Meeting at Sheridan Park at 3:30 p.m. was called to
order by Mayor Pro Tem Stewart. Those in attendance were Commissioner Swanson,
City Clerk Mandio and City Treasurer Olney. Mayor Jarstad was absent due to
a previously scheduled meeting.
City Clerk read a letter from Glen M. Godfrey from the YMCA requesting
$4,000.00 from revenue sharing funds for the Selective Swim program. This is
a swimming program for physically handicapped and mentally retarded children
of Kitsap County. (Letter is on file in the City Clerks Office). Discussion
followed regarding operational costs of the program and the possibility ~f the
parents of the children being able to pay a portion of the cost. Mr. Godfrey
stated that he will write a letter to the parents of the children and
determine how much revenue could possibly be raised that way. He will report
back to the Commissioners.
Jan LaPrath presented a request for continued funds for subsidized taxi service
for the handicapped. (Letter on file in the City Clerks Office). She listed
three options in her request: i) Revenue Sharing allocation for subsidized taxi service
could be raised to $15,500.00; 2) The subscriber participation rate could be
raised to keep costs down; 3) The number of coupons issued to each subscriber could
be reduced. Discussion followed regarding raising the amount paid by the
participant.
Motion By Commissioner Swanson and Stewart to allocate $12,000 of revenue sharing
money to the subsidized taxi service for the handicapped; raise the participant
contribution to $1.25 and lower the number of coupons issued to each subscriber,
carried unanimously.
City Clerk read letter from Bernice Wegsteen from the Housing Authority of the
City of Bremerton requesting $5,000 of the $t0,000 shared revenue being requested
by the Council on Aging be credited to the H~using Authority for the administration
of the Senior Home Sharing Program. She stated that beginning January i, 1981
the Housing Authorities will be responsible for administering both the Senior
Home Sharing and Senior Skills Exchange P~ograms of the Council on Aging. The
Council will be in an advisory position. (Letter is on file in the City Clerks
Office).
Meeting adjourned 4:30
Kathleen L. Mandio City Clerk
Robert B, Stewart Mayor Pro Tem