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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 1980 .
TAPE #183 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 950 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
April 15, 1980 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City
AttorOey McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Father David White of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 1980
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated,
~arried unanimously.
RESIGNATIONS - City Treasurer and Data Processing Manager
Clerk read memos from the City Treasurer and Data Processing Manager, dated
April 14, 1980, submitting their resignations effective May 18, 1980 and July
11, 1980, respectively. Both Department Heads stated in their memos their
unwillingness to continue to work with the Commissioner of Finance for many
reasons, including l~ck of management understanding and interference. These
memos are on file in the City Clerk's office.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept resignations, carried
unanimously.
SEPARATIONS, NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Separations:
Larry G. Ploufe, Wastewater, Maintenance Worker Trainee, 4/10/80.
Nathaniel Ledbetter, Engineering, Engineering Aide 1B, 4/9/80.
Steven H. Williams, Water Supply, Extra Labor, 4/11/80.
Arthur Bernard Hamel, Water Supply, Extra Labor, 4/11/80.
Gary Lee Mendes, Water Supply, Extra Labor, 4/1t/80.
Notice of Employment:
Cheri L. Forman, City Attorney, Secretary, $2.95 per hr., 3/31/80.
Changes of Pay Status:
Fay Gray, Police Dept., Parking Regulator 5A to 5B, $5.61 to $5.78 per hr., 4/9/80.
Betty L. Mathes, Police Dept., Parking Regulator 5A to 5B, $5.61 to $5.78 per hr.,
4/9/80. ~.~
Anthony Moore, Street Dept., Extra Help (Welder), $7.50 to $'~per hr., 4/14/80.
Susan Patricia Venard, Street Dept., Extra Help, $4.50 to $5.00 per hr., 4/14/80.
Charlene Brown, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor (Sr. Guard), $4.40 to $4.60 per
hr., 4/7/80.
Toby Mosher, Parks & Recreation, Night Attendant, $3.25 to $5.00 per hr., 4/7/80.
Edith Nelson, Parks & Recreation, Sr. Guard, Swimming Pool, $4.60 to $4.80 per hr.,
4/7/80.
Moti on by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve separations, notice of
employment and changes of pay status, carried unanimously.
SEPARATION - Frank Kosel
Clerk read memo from Personnel Director, dated April 10, 1980, which stated that
Mr. Kosel has requested that his previous separation notice be amended to pro-
vide for an effective date of separation of April 17, 1980, due to illness.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve separation date change
for Mr. Kosel to April 17, 1980, carried unanimously.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve employees' retirement
fund for April, 1980 in the gross amount of $2,738.13, audited by Darlene Herrmann,
carried unanimously.
PROFICIENCY LEVEL D INCREASES
Clerk read Letter of Understanding, dated Feb. 25, 1980, regarding proficiency
level D increases. The letter stated that effective May 1, 1980 advancement from
proficiency level A to level D will occur in annual steps effective the first of
the month coincident with or next following tile employee's anniversary date of
assignment to the position involved, provided that employees who received a step
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increase on Jan. I shall continue to use that date as an effective date unless
and until they are reassigned to a higher pay grade; that if an employee is
on disciplinary status, such salary increase shall not become effective until
the date the employee is removed from disciplinary status. Ms. Mandio stated
the letter has been accepted and approved by Ms. Shreeve for the Union.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve automatic increase
to proficiency level D, carried unanimously.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Acme Personnel
Clerk presented requisition from Treasurer's Office to enter into a contract
with Acme Personnel for temporary personnel service for payroll administration
beginning April 14, 1980 for approximately 60 days, approximate cost $8.00 per
hr.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to waive bid call and enter into a
contract with Acme Personnel for professional services, carried unanimously.
JOB ANALYSIS PROGRAM REVIEW - Non-Uniform Position Classifications
Clerk read memo from Personnel Director, dated April 11, 1980, which stated the
Civil Service Commission approved a resolution that a'job analysis program review
be conducted for all.non-uniform position classifications. The memo requested
that City Council approve the same or similar resolution. Mayor Jarstad stated
that this is an updating of all classifications in the City's service; that it
has not been done in approximately four years. Commissioner Swanson stated he
would like to have time to look at this and have a meeting with' Mr. Tiberio and
Wayne Cowley. He stated he would like to hold it for one week.
CIVIL SERVICE RULE XIII - Resignations and Retirement Proposed Modification
Clerk read memo from Personnel Director, dated April 11, 1980, attached to which
was a proposed modification to Civil Service Rule XIII pertaining solely to the
reinstatement clause. The memo stated the Civil Service Commissioner approved
the rule modification on April 10, 1980. Mr. Tiberio explained that the rule
modification provides that an individual can be reinstated provided he/she resigned
in good standing and received a satisfactory evaluation/efficiency report prior
to separation.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve rule modification,
carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO FUND POSITION AT NAVAL SHIPYARD MUSEUM
Clerk read letter from Kitsap County Historical Society, dated March 13, 1980,
requesting that the City consider funding a position at Naval Shipyard Museum.
Mayor Jarstad stated that this is something that must be considered very care-
fully. He stated he will arrange a meeting with the Historical Society to try
and work out some arrangements for manning the position at the Ferry Terminal.
FREEZE ON FY80 GRANT AWARD FUNDS (Letter from DOE)
Clerk read letter from Dept. of Ecology, dated April 8, 1980, which stated that
serious consideration is being given to halting the award of Sewage Works Construc-
tion Grants from FY80 authorized funds until Sept. of 1980 or later. This letter
is on file in the City Clerk's office.
APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE GRANT (Letter from DOT)
Clerk read letter from Dept. of Transportation, dated April 3, 1980, acknowledging
receipt of the City's application for possible federal grant participation in the
Bremerton Increased Cycling for Young and Old.- A Community Learning Experience
(Bicycle) Program. This letter is on file in the Clerk's office.
PAYMENT PLAN FOR WATER HOOK-UP (Letter from Bristol Construction)
Clerk read letter from Michael Collins, Bristol Construction, dated April 7, 1980,
which requested approval of a payment plan for water hook-up. Commissioner Stewart
stated he did not think the City should finance utilities for spec builders.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to deny request, carried unanimously.
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SURPLUS VEHICLE - Police Dept.
Clerk read memo from Sgt. Plumb, dated April 8, 1980, which stated that the
Detective Division has a 1967 Buick, VIN 484577H211551, License D17254, that
is'surplus to their needs.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to surplus above vehicle and
dispose in the best interests of the City, carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT - 6th & Naval
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 14, 1980, attached to which
was a supplemental agreement for the proposed 6th and Naval project adjusting
the funds to provide necessary monies to obtain right-of-way.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve supplemental agreement
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Railroad Spur Timber Sale
Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 14, 1980, which recommended
that bid for Railroad Spur Timber Sale be awarded to Hahn Logging, high bidder,
in the amount of $80,433.36.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to f611ow recommendation of Water
Superintendent and award bid to Hahn logging as stated above, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Closed-Circuit TV Equipment
Clerk read memo from Sgt. Plumb, dated April 14, 1980, which recommended that
bid for Closed Circuit TV and Monitors be awarded to Allan Engineering International,
Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $5,888.38.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to follow recommendation of Sgt. Plumb
and award bid to Allan Engineering International, Inc. as stated above, carried
unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - Breathing Equipment (Fire Dept.)
Clerk read letter from Asst. Fire Chief, dated April 14, 1980, which requested
authorization to call for bids for 10 MSA Lightweight Composite Air Cylinders,
45 cu. ft. and 3 MSA Pressure Demand Air Regulators.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for above equipment,
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1852 - Acknowledging Vacation by Operation of Law
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION Acknowledging the Vacation of Real Property by Operation
of Law and Making No Claim To Said Property".
Mr. McCluskey explained that he has reviewed this and all it is is a resolution
stating that the City agrees that it has no interest in the street; that the street
has been vacated by operation of law.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1852, subject
to review by City Engineer, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner
Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1853 - Endorsing Application for Public Fishing Pier & Reef
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION endorsing the Washington State Department of Fisheries
application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for capital
funding for the construction of a public fishing pier and reef on the Bremerton
waterfront".
Gordon Bell stated discussions have been held with the State Dept. of Fisheries
and they are interested in developing a fishing pier; that they are willing to
pursue 100% financing. He stated that a specific site has not been determined
for the fishing pier and the final design will be coordinated with the new ferry
terminal. He stated further the City would assume responsibility for the on~
going maintenance once the pier is constructed.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1853,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner
Swanson, Yes.
Wal trine Taylor, 2708 Callahan, stated that something should be done about beautifying
First St. before the ferry terminal is beautified. Commissioner Stewart stated he
has written several letters regarding the litter in that area.
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Meeting recessed from 9:45 A.M. until 10:00 A.M.
HARLOW PRESENTATION
Bessie Harlow and her brother, Frank Harlow, presented two original paintings
done by their father, Dr. Francis H. Harlow. Ms. Harlow stated the paintings
are from the museum in Los Alamos. She presented booklets on the biography of
Dr. H~rlow. Mayor Jarstad thanked them for the paintings and booklets.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Waltrine Taylor, 2708 Callahan, discussed the change to bus route 5 and stated
she thinks it is very inconvenient. She asked who figured out this route and
if it could be changed. Mayor Jarstad explained that the route was devised to
serve the most people with the most direct route. Commissioner Stewart stated
he is not happy about this route, either, but he is more concerned about the
people who live on Trenton and Perry Ave. Ms. Taylor asked Commissioner Swanson
if people in the City had to have sidewalks and Commissioner Swanson informed
her that there is no law in the City or the State that requires sidewalks.
AMBULANCE CON'[RACT
John Tracy, Evergreen Legal Services, asked if Commissioner Swanson has had an
opportunity to inves£igate the ambulance contract and if Mayor Jarstad has had
an oppportunity to review the record.
Mayor Jarstad stated he is sorry this was brought up when he was on vacation.
He discussed the past history of emergency medical response and stated the City
is very proud of the service; that the paramedics work very closely with a
private ambulance service for transport. He discussed a change in the contract
which would eliminate the direct subsidy to Leyde and stated that Mr. Leyde has
agreed. He stated there is about a 22% loss on uncollectable bills; that after
60 days, the City will assume responsibility for these uncollectable bills and
pay Mr. Leyde directly; and the City will try to collect these overdue accounts.
He stated further the Police Dept. will begin making inspections of equipment
every six months and the Fire Dept. will maintain a record of ambulance personnel.
He stated discussion has been held regarding setting a base fee for ambulance
service; that this will eliminate the mileage charge; that when the paramedics
request transport and there is no transport, the City will assume the responsibility
of payment. He stated this will cost much less than the City is presently paying
with the direct subsidy. He asked for input from anyone who is interested and
stated it would be presented at Council next week.
Commissioner Stewart stated he is concerned because there are no financial limits
to what the City will have to pay and he does not think the City should have to
pay for uncollectable bills and especially in the County.
Commissioner Swanson stated that most accidents occur in the City and where most
of the emergency calls must respond.
Mr. Mussman discussed asked how the City will determine an average charge and
Mayor Jarstad stated that more discussion will be held. He suggested that anyone
who is interested to contact Chief Meigs and discuss it with him.
HEARING - Olympic College Right-of-Way Vacation
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to hold hearing at this time,
carried unanimously.
APE #183 OLYMPIC COLLEGE RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
(A) 2285 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification
mailed to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution
No. 555 recommending approval of vacation. She then read letter from Ronald D.
Henderson, dated April 10, 1980, in support of the vacation and letter from Chamber
of Commerce, dated April 15, 1980, supporting routing traffic around Olympic College.
These letters are on file in the Planning Dept.
Ken Attebery, Plannin9 Director, stated the purpose of the vacation is to create
a pedestrian mall to unify the campus. He stated the Planning Commission Resolution
covered all the points.
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Commissioner Stewart asked if the streets would be vacated before the by-pass
is built and Mr. Attebery replied that the intent of the Planning Commission
was to have the by-pass completed before the streets are vacated.
Commissioner Swanson asked i f there will be a turn-around for emergency vehicles
and garbage trucks and Mr. Attebery stated the Planning Commission recommended
that ~he college grant a public access easement from Chester to Lincoln that is
satisfactory to the Fire and Engineering Departments.
Jim Root, City Engineer, discussed traffic counts and stated the actual traffic
counts surpass the 1985 projected counts. He stated there are 1,294 vehicles
per day using the alley between 15th and 16th; over 2,000 trips per day through
the parking lot; and 306 vehicles per day through the alley between 13th and 15th.
He stated he does not think the streets should be vacated until a by-pass is in
operation.
PROPONENTS:
Henry Milander, President of Olympic College and Secretary to the Board of Trustees,
discussed the street vacation and presented a summary'of events regarding the street
closure. His presentation is on file in the Planning Dept.
Hearing recessed for bid opening.
BID OPENING - Block Grant Park Improvements
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried
unanimously.
J&J Construction Co., bid check enclosed, $105,360.00.
Ohno Construction Co., bid bond enclosed, $131,100.00.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to committee for
evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
OLYMPIC COLLEGE RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION HEARING (continued)
Bill Julius, Capital Budget Officer ~or the State Board for Community College
Education, stated he supports the petition for vacation of those portions of
Chester Ave. and 15th St. that are located on the Olympic College campus. He
read a letter, dated April 15, 1980, which is on file in the Planning Dept.
Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Julius i f the City was expected to vacate the
streets prior to completion of the by-pass and Mr. Julius stated that the Letter
of Understanding which was signed by the City states that the vacation precedes
completion of the by-pass. Commissioner Swanson stated that the City's intentions
to reserve the right to use Chester St. if necessary have been made very clear,
and he does not intend to give up the option of using Chester St. if the need
arises. Mr. Root stated it was his understanding that the City would have the
use of Chester St. during construction of the by-pass and after the actual construc-
tion, the streets would be vacated. Mayor Jarstad stated he hoped the sequence
of events can be worked out with the State Board and Mr. Root stated they are willing
to discuss it further and possibly amend the Letter of Understanding. Mr. Milander
stated that the college would permit emergency vehicles to use Chester.
Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High, stated she does not think it is fair not to vacate
the streets for the college, but it should not be done until the by-pass is
constructed.
OPPONENTS:
Irene Cunningham stated she has lived in the neighborhood since 1917 and she is
opposed to the street vacation. She stated she would like to see the streets
remain open so people can drive through and enjoy the beautiful landscaping on
the campus. She discussed the history of the neighborhood at length and stated
she hoped the streets can remain open for awhile.
Donna Brown discussed the Planning Commission Meeting and stated she objects to
Mr. Anderson's being allowed to vote on the by-pass issue because he lives just
1/2 a block from the proposed by-pass. She stated she also objected to Mayor
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Jarstad's advocation of the vacation. She urged the City Council to refer
the request for vacation back to the Planning Commission and stated she will
seek le al counsel if the vacation is approved. She also expressed concern
about t~e appearance of fairness of Mr. Helm and Mr. Ryan.
Mayor Jarstad stated that he has never misused the power of his office and he
never will.
Meg Hamilton, 1332 Broadway, stated she would not object to the vacation if the
by-pass is constructed first.
Vernon Higbee stated he would like to see the college developed and he thinks
the vacation is proper. He stated he lives at a very important location at
the corner of 13th and Broadway and he asked if the street would be narrowed.
Mr. Root explained that very little work will be done on Broadway and 13th
will be wider going up the hill.
Bill Whitford, 1106 18th, stated he feels the Planning Commission approved the
vacation simply because the money was there and that is not a valid reason.
He questioned the word "by-pass" and stated the new rdad does not by-pass the
college at all; that.it will be a new road that is parallel to Warren Ave.
Mayor Jarstad stated the by-pass will take care of traffic that is currently
using the alley and parking lot. Mr. Whitford asked if a signal would be
put in at 13th and Warren and Mr. Root explained that there are no plans for
a signal at that location; that is a State Highway and no signal will be
installed at 13th and Warren. Mr. Whitford asked if there is any way to
challenge Mr. Anderson's motion at the Planning Commission Meeting and Mayor
Jarstad explained that the Planning Commission Resolution is only a recommendation
to the Council and Mr. Whitford's points have been well made. Mr. Whitford then
suggested cutting through 17th St., as that would by-pass Olympic College. He
stated he is for the college, but he is against Dr. Milander's attitudes; that he
does not believe the City is getting a fair shake. He stated he hates to see a
new road built when it is not needed.
Ron Henderson, 1517 Warren Ave., stated he supports the by-pass and he thinks
people will use it. He stated the welfare of the entire community must be
considered.
Elizabeth Gillette, 1012 15th St., stated she would like a decision today so she
can find another place to live. She stated she felt the entire issue could have
been dealt with more openly and she does not think the street should be closed
before the by-pass is in operation.
Meeting recessed from 12:50 P.M. until 1:00 P.M.
OLYMPIC COLLEGE RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION HEARING (continued)
Carolyn Powers expressed gratitude that the City and College are able to work
together and find a solution to this problem; that she hopes the college enhances
the City. She stated the by-pass will help get some of the traffic off Warren;
the by-pass will help provide safety for the college students; and the by-pass
will provide access to the people who live behind the college. She stated there
has been agreat deal of cooperation among everyone who is involved.
Mayor Jarstad discussed the establishment and growth of the college. Me stated
people driving through the alley and parking is a very unsafe situation. He
stated that many of the people speaking in opposition today are not opposed to
the vacation; they seemed to feel that there is a better alternative for the by-pass.
He stated the alternatives have been evaluated and the by-pass that is proposed
appears to be the best. He stated he does not anticipate diverting much traffic
going from East to West Bremerton; that this is a proper move for the City to make.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve the vacation of Chester and 15th Streets
as proposed and accept the Broadway by-pass with the following conditions: (1)
All conditions of the Letter of Understanding dated Jan. 16, 1980 between the State
Board of Community Colleges and the City of Bremerton shall be carried out and
completed simultaneously with the passage of the vacation ordinance; (2) A public
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access easement of a width satisfactory to the City Engineer and Fire Chief
shall be provided' to Bremerton between Chester 'and Lincoln south of the
southernmost college building between said streets; (3) Full utility easements
shall be provided along the entire length of the vacated streets to allow
maintenance and improvement of utilities; (4) Emergency vehicle access shall
be provided in accord with the 1976 Uniform Fire Code and shall be approved
by the Fire Chief along the entire length of the vacated street; and (5) The
closure of Chester and 15th Streets shall not occur until the by-pass is open
for the use of the general public. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart
stated there are only two alternatives open: (1) To open Chester, which would
be the easiest and cheapest thing to do; or (2) Approve the by-pass that is
proposed today. He stated signs should be erected so left-hand turns are not
made on 11th and Chester. Commissioner Swanson requested that the Police Dept.
and Engineering Dept. look at the left-hand turns at 11th and Chester. He
stated this by-pass is really a by-pass of the intersection of 11th and Warren;
that he feels this is a better alternative than opening Chester permanently.
Question was called and motion carried unanimously.
BILLS
Motion by Commission.er Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to
vouchers 15971 thru 15974 inclusive in the amount of $1,437.96 and vouchers
15978 thru 16109 inclusive in the amount of $114,347.11, audited by Darlene
Herrmann, carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS ' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
1. He discussed the bus advertising contract and stated he would like to amend
the contract so the payments are averaged out over a period of one year. Mr.
McCluskey stated he would look at the contract and make the amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to amend the bus advertising
contract with Mr. McElhinney so payments are averaged out over a period of one
year, carried unanimously.
2. Discussed the position of Payroll Technician and stated he would like to
have it approved at pay grade 5.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and ~tewart to approve position Of Payroll
Technician at pay grade 5, carried unanimously.
3. He discussed the establishment of Analyst/Programmer and Computer Operator
in Data Processing.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve positions of Analyst/
Programmer, pay grade 10, and Computer Operator, pay grade 8, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swanson:
Requested that City Council direct the owner of the cigarette machine in City Hall
to reimburse everyone who has lost money in it and place a new machine by the
end of the week or have it removed.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to direct the owner of the cigarette
machine to reimburse all those who have lost money in it, place a new machine by
the end of the week or have it removed, carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:35 P.M.
Kathl'een L. Mandio, City Clerk
Approved:
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