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CIl~ COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES APPROVED JUN ,~4
· June 17, 1980
TAPE ~188 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washi rigton,
(B) 1879 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
June 17, 1980 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstadpresiding. Also present were
Commissioners Stewart and Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney
McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Rev. Myres of Peace Lutheran Church.
MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 1980
Moti on by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPAPd~TIONS, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT & CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
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Christine Marie Shults, Parks & Recreation, Seasonal Help, 6/g/80.
Luis D. Olan, Warrant Server, Police Dept., 6/13/80.
Notices of Emplo3nnent:
Kevin john Long, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, $8.29 per hr., 6/16/80.
Janice Elain Brown-Spears, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, $8.29 per hr., 6/16/80.
Roland LeRoy Gabriel, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, $8.29 per hr., 6/16/80.
Luis David Olan, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, $8.29 per hr., 6/16/80.
Madonna M. Lukor, Police Dept., Laborer-Matron, $4.00 per hr., 6/10/80.
Ronald Terrance Bryan P&R, Seasonal-Maintenance, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
David George Grant, P&R, Seasonal-Maintenance, $3.10 per hr., 6/t6/80
James R. Lindberg, P&R, Seasonal-Repair & Painting, $4.25 per hr., 6/16/80.
Paul Blaise Scheer, P&R, Seasonal-Maintenance, $3.25 per hr., 6/16/80.
Lore Rene Carver, P&R, Seasonal-Weeding, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
Cheryl Lynn Crowe, P&R, Seasonal-Weeding, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
Anthony J. Devery, P&R, Seasonal-Field Maintenance, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
Jerry Charles Dotson, P&R, Seasonal-Repair & Painting, $4.25per hr., 6/16/80.' ·
Leslie Horton, P&R, Seasonal-Weeding, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
Samuel Keith Sayer, P&R, Seasonal-Field Maintenance, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
Monica Augnay, P&R, Seasonal-Weeding, $3.10 per hr., 6/16/80.
Theresa Malich, Engineering, Seasonal, $5.61 per hr., 6/23/80.
Jeffrey Hecker, Engineering, Seasonal, $4.00 per hr., 6/23/80.
Richard A. Hurley, Data Process-in~ Part-time DP Ma~ager~ $1t.06 per hr., 6/12/80
through 6/19/80.
Scott Sampson, Street Dept., Seasonal, $3.50 per hr., 6/10/80.
Dana MacKenzie Hooper, Water Di'stribution, Concrete Finisher-Temporary Help,'$6~O0
per hr., 6/1)/80, termination 12/11/80.
Changes of Pay Status:
John Jaynes, Water Supply, Serviceman St. to Leadman, 11D to 12C, $8.81 to $9.07 per
hr., 6/6/80 {Promotional).
Lillian D. Robinson, P&R, Part-time Help, $3.50 to $3.75 per hr., 6/9/80.
James Craft, Street Dept., Seasonal, $3.50 per hr., {no change in pay}, 6/10/80.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve pay slips, carried unanimously.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve payment of employees'
retirement fund in the gross amount of $2,738.13, audited by Darlene Herrmann. Under
discussion: Commissioner Stewart discussed selling some of the bonds and stated he
and Ms. Mandio are checking to see what can be done to help the people left on this
retirement fund. Motion carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payment of payroll vouchers:
Ca"l~i'~'Fund for payroll period 5/26/80 thru 6/8/80, $7,841.09 and Salary Fund for
Same period, ADP Gross-S223,813.29, audited by Darlene Herrmann, carried unanimously.
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CALL FOR BIDS - Fire Station No. 3 Intersection Warning Devices
Clerk read memo from Engineering Dept., dated June 13, 1980, which requested
approval of a call for bids for the installation of intersection warning devices
for four critical intersections in the vicinity of the new Fire Station at East
31st and Olympus; that project is funded from the Fire Station No. 3 Bond Issue.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to call for bids for Intersection
~g Devices as stated above, carried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - Flashing Warning Lights at 11th and Rainier
Clerk read memo from Engineering Dept., dated June 13, 1980, which requested
approval to call for bids for installation of flashing warning lights at the
intersection of 11th and Rainier; that project is funded through the Safer Off
System funds with City matching funds provided from Fund 101.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for installation
~shing warning lights at the intersection of 11th and Rainier, carried
unanimously.
CA~.L FOR BIDS - Banking Services
Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated June 11, 1980, which requested approval
to call for bids for banking services. Commissioner Stewart suggested sending a
bid proposal to Washington State Mutual.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to call for bids for banking
services, carried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - Pickup Truck for Communications
Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor, dated June 11, 1980, which
requested approval to call for bids for a new hal f-ton pickup truck for Communica-
tions.
Motion by Commissioners SWanson and SteWart to (a)l for bids'for One half-ton
~truck for Communications, carried unanimously.
BID AWARDS - Vibratory Compactor, Asphalt Tow Paver and Equipment Trailer
Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated June 12, 1980, recommending that
bids be awarded as follows: Sel f-propelled Vibratory Double Drum Compactor to Fray
Equipment Co.wInc.; Asphalt Tow Paver to Fray Equipment Co., Inc.; and Equipment
Trailer to Fray Equipment Co., Inc. The memo stated the specifications are met
within the provision that minor exceptions to the City's specifi'cations may be
considered in making an award, provided it is in the best interest of the City.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendation of Street
Su"~ntendent and award bids to Fray Equipment Co., Inc., carried unanimously.
COMPLETION OF WARREN AVENUE PRdJECT - 15th to 16th
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 4, 1980, which stated the Warren
Avenue Project, 15th to 16th, has been completed b~ the contractor, Valley Cement.
The memo recommended that the project be accepted for the purpose of maintenance
and operations.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept Warren Avenue Project,
~o 16th, as complete, carried unanimously.
PARKING METERS ON 5th STREET BETWEEN PARK AVENUE AND WARREN AVENUE
Clerk read memo from General Facilities Superintendent, dated June 9, 1980, which
stated the parking meterson 5th St. between Park Ave. and Warren Ave. are 12-hr.
meters for 75~. The memo recommended that these meters be changed to 12-hr. meters
for $1.00 because a large number of Navy Yard workers are working overtime and this
would give these workers parking spaces for 12 hours for the same cost as the meters
on 4th St. for 10 hours; that people working regular shifts ~re using up these parking
spaces because they are cheaper.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to follow recommendation and change
meters on 5th St. between Park and Warren to 12-hr. meters for $1.00, carried
unanimously.
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OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Corbet Drive
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 13, 1980, attached to which was
an Outside Utility Agreement for property located west of Corbet Dr. The memo
stated that exception no. 2 of Resolution No. 1767 is satisfied.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Outside Utility Agreement,
carried unanimously.
LAND SALE ADJACENT TO 949 WASHINGTON AVENUE
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 6, 1980, which stated the property
adjacent to 949 Washington Ave. has been surveyed and an appraisal prepared. The
memo recommended that this parcel be offered for sale to the owner of 949 Washington
Ave. for $1,000.00. Ms. Mandio explained that Ms. Moore, who resides at the above
address, has shown an interest in purchasing this property.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve sale of property adjacent
~W~shin~tonAve. in the amount of $1,000.00, carried unanimously.
BID CALL WAIVER - Two Chicago Sewer Pumps for Lift Station No. 4
Clerk read memo from Wastewater Foreman, dated June 16, 1980, requesting bid call
waiver for two Chicago Sewer Pumps for Lift Station N6.4. The memo stated the
pumps which are now in this lift station are completely worn out and beyond further
repair; that the Chicago Sewer Pumps will fit without any changes to the pump bowls,
cages and piping.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve bid call waiver and
~se two Chicago Sewer Pumps as sole source of supply, carried unanimously.
TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATION - SW Corner, 4th & Pacific
Clerk read letter from Dietz Building Co., dated June 13, 1980, discussing the
installation of a new traffic light at the SW corner of 4th and Pacific. The
letter stated t.his will further impede pedestri.an tra-ffic, screen theclear. view
of pedestrians and motorists' view and form a bottleneck; that it will also create
a pedestrian hazard. The letter stated further the Dietz Building Co. would~ be
happy to discuss with the City the possibility of granting an easement; that the
safest and best process to follow would be the installation of the proposed standard
at or perhaps immediately east of the location of the present traffic light standard.
Jim Root, City Engineer, stated they will have marks on the pavement indicating
exactly where the vault is located;.then they can indicate exactly on the sidewalk
where the light standard will .be Iplaced;. that it will be placed as close to the
existing standard as possible. He stated he has not responded to this letter, but
they are attempting to resolve this and not increase the cost of the project, and
also satisfy the owners of the Deitz Building and save the wheel chair ramp.
BUDGET REDUCTION - Block Grant'Progra~
tlerk read letter from HUD, dated June 13, 1980, which stated there will be a budget
reduction of $11,250.00 from the City's target allocation for~,ommunity Dcvclopment
il~lock Ca-ant Program. The letter stated additional funds may become available at a
later date from other .localities not meeting their production goals; and at that
time, unexpended funds wiil be reprogrammed to those localities which have already
utilized their re~aining target allocations. This letter is on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT - Marion Avenue Storm Drainage
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 16, 1980, attached to which was an
agreement between the City and the County designating the City as lead agency for
the design and construction of a storm collection and control system in the Marion
Avenue area; that this agreement authorizes the use by the City of HUD Block Grant
Capital Improvement Funds granted to Kitsap County for storm'water control.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve City/County Agreement as
~above, carried unanimously.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Bremerton/Kitsap County Housing Rehabilitation Program
Clerk read memo from Block Grant Coordinator, dated June 13, 1980, attached to which
was an Interlocal Agreement between the City, the County and the Housing Authority
for the second year of the Bremerton/Kitsap County Housing Rehabilitation Program.
The memo stated there are no substantial changes in text from the first year's
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agreement; however, the County is contributing $72,000.00 less than they did last
year. The memo stated the Agreement has been approved by the City Attorney, Kitsap
County Board of Commissioners and the Housing Authority.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Interlocal Agreement,
carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT FOR SCAN SERVICES - Kitsap Regional Library
Clerk presented Agreement for SCAN Services between the State Department of General
Administration and Kitsap Regional Library. She stated this Agreement will be on
file in the City Clerk's office, according to RCW 39.34.040 and is for information
only.
SENIOR GUARD POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Clerk read memo from Personnel Director, dated June 16, 1980, attached to which was
a proposed job description for the position classification of Senior Guard. The
.. memo recommended that Council establish a regular Civil Service position classifica-
tion of Senior Guard because of existing manpower needs for pool guards and pool
supervision; that the wage scale be established at pay grade 3.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendation of Personnel
~or and approve above job classification, carried unanimously.
BREMERTON/KITSAP COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Clerk read memo from Block Grant Coordinator, dated June 16, 1980, which stated
that Dwight Edwards, Director of the Bremerton/Ki tsap County Hc!usi ng Rehabili tation
Program has resigned in order to take a position with the City of Seattle's Mann-
Minor Housing Program; that Richard Zaharie, Housing Inspector, plans to resign
in order to take a position with the government-of Morocco. The memo .stated that
the Housing Authority will be responsible for administering the hiring process for
these two positions.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Gordon Bell recommended that the City Cc. uncil reinitiate the Urban Renewal Process
for three primary reasons: (1) It puts the City on record once again that it is
serious about seeking development; (2) The process provides important tools that
can assist property owners in the assembly of property; and (3) Developers will
weigh the risk of their involvement in downtown .redevelopment partially on the'basis.
of'their perception of the Citj'~'c~mmitment tO get{ing a project built. He dis-
cussed Phase I and stated this process involves no additional costs to the City,
aside from time from existing t>e~sonnel. He recommended that Phase I include-the
following: (1) City Council appoint the Urban Renewal Agency and reaffirm the
bligh~.desig8ation; (2) Form the ~rban Renewal staff team; (3) Seek developmental
proposals from qualified developers; and (4) Evaluate proposals for the best
development opportunity involving the highest private investment for the lowest
cost to the City. He discussed Mr. Mentor's proposal and stated his proposal
should be pursued along with other proposals.
Commissioner Stewart stated the City should have some target dates on the different
phases; that he wants a schedule as to when Phase I will be completed. He stated
Mr. Mentor's proposal makes sense to him; that he feels the only way to develop
downtown is to get an LID from the property owners.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad to accept recommended course of action and adopt resolution.
Motifdied for lack of second.
Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to have another week to review the pro-
posal and discuss it with Mr. Bell.
Discussion was held regarding a study conducted by Mr. Bell and Mr. Bell explained
that the purpose of the study was primarily to provide useful data in assembling
a format for use by people who are considering investment in Bremerton. He stated
it was not a new study in any way and does not call for a new plan for downtown; that
it provides market and financial information for developers.
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ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Civic Improvement Fund
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section I (E)(2) of Ordinance
No. 3119 regarding Civic Improvement Fund".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve ordinance on first
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner
Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
1. He discussed the removal of water meters and stated in the past the City
has removed these meters at no cost. He stated he thinks there should be a
charge for this service.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to charge $60.00 for removal of
water meters, carried unanimously.
2. He distributed copies of the financial status of the City through May, 1980.
He stated the financial status looks very bleak; that the City's income in May
was only up 5% over last year, but General Fund expenses were up over 37.5%. He
stated he would be happy to discuss and give any additional information requested '
by any department.
Commissioner Swanson:
1. Discussed the financial situation and stated it does not come as a surprise
to him. He stated that 41.6% of the year is over and they have picked up 42.7%
of the budgeted income. He stated that costs must be cut somewhere and some of
the services the City provides will have to be cut.
2. He stated 73 building permits were issued for a total valuati on of $383,806.00.
Mayor Jarstad:
1. Recognized former Commissioner Fred Schoneman. Mr. Schoneman thanked the
Mayor for his comments at the BremertOn Chamber of Commerce Outstanding CiEiz'ens'
Award Banquet regarding Mr. Schoneman's past accomplishments.
2. He discussed the Olympic College Bypass and stated the ordinance will be
ready in a week or two.
3. He stated that meetings are being held regarding the possibility of putting
a bond issue on the ballot for the second phase of the Municipal Pool.
4. He discussed the recreational needs of the City and stated there is a real
· need for more gymnasiums for indoor activities. He stated he will have a report
and recommendation from t'he Park. Board Chairman within two weeks.-
BILLS
~"{l'6n'by Commiss;ioners Stewar~ ~n~ Swanson to 'give bl&nket approval to voucGe~
17'?TG'G'inclusive in the amount of $19,975.24 and vouchers 17160 thru 17282 inclusive
in the'amoDnt of $116,756.33,-aucttted by Darlene' Herrmann, carried unan'i~obsly."
Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 10:45 A.M.
'APE #189 SCHOURUP PRELIMINARY PLAT HEARING
(A) Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters-of notification
sent as required by law. She read Planning Commission ReSolution "No. 566 which
recommended approval with conditions.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the proposed plat is for three lots to
be called "Auto Center Industrial Park". He discussed the surrounding land use
and stated it is manufacturing in all directions. He stated the Planning Commis-
sion recommended approval of the preliminary plat with several conditions. Mayor
Jarstad asked if the developer had any objections to the conditions and Mr. Attebery
replied that they did not have any objections to his knowledge.
Jim Root, City Engineer, discussed the storm drain and stated this is an opportune
time for the developer to construct a new line to intercept the existing line in
the Kean Street right-of-way. He stated there will be no need for any new
easements and it will get the storm drain off private property. He stated that
lots 2 and 3 can connect directly into the sanitary sewer on Kean; but lot 1 is
without access to a sanitary sewerj He discussed the sanitary sewer for Puget
Sound Beverage Co. and stated that they have agreed to allowing Puget Sound
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Beverage Co. to install the entire line and recommended that they request a
reimbursable agreement from Mr. Schourup. He ~tated this new sanitary sewer
line would connect to the existing line in the Kean Street right-of-way and
extend northward approximately 260 ft. to the north property limits of the
proposed plat.
PETITIONER:
John Bloomquist stated that an agreement is being drafted for the sanitary sewer
line; that Mr. Schourup has met with representatives of Puget Sound Beverage Co.
and they are in agreement regarding the sewer line.
No one was present to speak in opposition to the preliminary plat.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve preliminary plat with
~owledge that the sanitary sewer line will be constructed on the public
right-of-way and subject to the following conditions: (1) The final plat will
be approved only after the following work is performed or assurances from the
owner in a form approved by the City Engineer are filed: (a) That an 8-inch
sanitary sewer line be installed by the developer in the Wilkes Avenue right-
of-way. This new line would connect to the existing Vine in the Kean Street
right-of-way and extend northward approximately 260 ft. to the north property
limits of the proposed plat. The plans for the sanitary sewer line shall be
presented to Engineering for review and approval prior to any construction.
(2) Plans for any relocation of the storm drain that follows the former Houle
Street right-of-way shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior
to the work being performed; (3) Ultimate development of the site shall contain
provisions for satisfactory ingress and egress for emergency vehicles as determined
by the Bremerton Fire Department; and (4) The platted lots are to be used for
industrial development. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 11:00 A.M. until 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 18, 1980.
BLOCK GRANT HEARING
A quorum was not present so a round-table discussion was held and a report will
be presented to Council next week at 10:30 A.M.
Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk
Approved:
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