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Home My WebLink About11/20/85TAPE #299 _ ~ UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MgETING MINUTES November 20, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, November 20, 1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were Councilmen E.L.Sturdivant, Phi/Drouin, Clyde Pachek, Bill Amo, Russ Johnson and Jim Adrian. Also present were Mayor Morris Dawkins, Assistant City Attorney Mary Killtan and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Councilmen Mosely and Homing absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council President Anderson with Councilman Drouin giving the Invocation. Council President Anderson noted that Agenda Bills, #4B and #4C - Appointments/Handicap Action Committee, #AB85-494 & #AB85-495, were pulled. CONSEN__TAGENDA Item #A Minutes of November 13, 1985, #AB85-49~, and #B - Bid Award Recommendatton- Chlorine, 1986, #AB85-492. #0059 · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Pachek)to approve the Consent Agenda, items #A and #B. Item #C - Change Order No. 1 to Contract #2592-1548 WarJ'~,a- Avenue Building #AB85-493. The Superintendent of Support Services specified a Class A roof, which by definition would require a loose gravel finish coating. It has since been determined that it is in the City's best interest to permit the substitution of a Class C roof which by definition will be an emulsion coatang. The City's Fire marshal attests that a Class C roof is appropriate for the 1548 Warren Avenue Building. #0153 · M/S/F(Sturdivant/Johnson) to approve Change order No. 1 to Contract #2592-1548 Warren Avenue Building. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Adrian a Johnson Opposed: Pachek, Amo & Anderson Abstain: Drouin Motion FAILED FOR LACK OF MAJORITY. Staff was directed to return #AB85--493 next week with further information and Staff report from Mr. Patmon, Superintendent of Support Services. q~AIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. #0404 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Adrian) on November 20, 1985, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: voucher number #16178 - ~16331, in the total amount o[ 8138,420.16, and Pre-Written Warrants,#16172 - #16173 in the total amount of $2,708.96. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Morrie Dawkins presented a Proclamation, designating November 13th as "Great American Smokeout". TAPE #299 _ City Council g. Mtg. Minutes November 20, 1985 Page 2 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT He introduced Mr. Ralph Long, Executive Director, Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce who presented Ms. Mary Drouln with a framed picture and button commemorating her contribution in naming the slogan for the City of Bremerton the "Welcome Aboard City". Planning Director Don Pratt presented the Council with a Petition, annexing City property at Warnerrand Union, for signature. Councilman Droui~ was critical of a news article referencing the possible' acquisition of Rolling Hills Golf Course. -He felt one Municipal course was more than the City could handle at this point. ' ATTORNEY'S REPORT Assistant City Attorney Mary Ktllian noted that Section 63 of the City Charter states there is to be a City resident in Collective Bargaining negotiations. #0703 · M/S/C/(Amo/Adrian) to appoint Mayor Morris Dawkins labor negotiations. VOTE: In favor: Pachek, Anderson, Amo, Drouin, Adrian & Johnson. Abstajn: StuFdivant Motion PASSED. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms. Mary Lou Lona, Councilperson-Elect - 2433 Phinney Bay Drive, referenced Ordinance #3700 and criticized the methodology in determining water/sewek ~ates based on preceding 6-months usage. She oblected to the long billing periods which created hjphez' than average bi]]s, Mr. George Allan, 13000 McWilliams Rd., noted that the difference of Class ratings (regarding roofing materials) determines the fire resistance/retardation level. Ms, Kathar~ne Murphy, 1520 Arvon, property owner on Thompson Avenue reiterated the problem expressed at the November 13th Council meeting regarding the request for a zoning text amendment change which was denied at that Council meeting. Planning Director Don Pratt indicated he would consult with Ms. Murphy to answer her questions which should be corrected with action taken by Council at it's previous meetjng. Ms, MurphV's letter to Council is on file in the City Clerk's office. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS CounciXman Drouin announced the WastewaLtz Facilities Construction Committee meeting to be held Thursday, November 2~, 1985, at 0930 houz's. Councilman Adrian announced a meeting of the Budget a Fiscal Committee, Thursday at 5:30 p.m. where hopefully the Budget will be completed. Discussion followed about postponing the proposed water/sewer rate increase hearings with City Treasurer stating that a postponement may delay billing period which will constitute loss of revenues the city cannot afford to lose based on budget predictions. Ms. McCluskeV stated, if read tonight - first reading, it will allow for public input at the Council meeting of November 2?th, weather permitting. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING RATES & CHARGES FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, #AB85-503 Mr. Ken MacKenzie, Wastewater Compliance Officer, presented CoUnCil'handouts justifying the methodology in determining TAPE #299 &_,~300 City Council =g. Mtg. Minutes November 20, 1985 Page 3 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #3067 TAPE #300 #0081 amount of water/sewer rate increases, with copy on file in the City Clerk's office. Ms. Mary Lou Long made the following statements and requested information on: (1) Number of Water shutoffs on East side vs West side; (2) Number of shutoffs increased on West side; (3) whether there is a larger number of low- income individuals on the West side; (4). low-income connection on West side; (8) Will the city lose people due to charges (moving out of the city) therefore possible reduction of revenues which may increase further the rates; (6) Was the refinancing of the Water/sewer bonds any benefj[ because of the additional financing at the end of the bonds?; (7) who benefits from the refinancing? (8) Did it really help us? (9) The proposed on-line computer system has been used for sometime however it was referred to as "new"; (10) Was the contract with Professional Services Group more costly to the City than providing the service itself; (11) How much is being paid to Peg in all their contracts with the city including the 0 & M contract; (12) City may be cutting cost of the contract with PSG but city personnel are making up the workload such as jn the Street department; (13) Disposal of sludge should have been arranged long before p/ant put into operation and was suppose to be calibrated into new rate structure - what happened? Mr. Ed ~orb, 626 Washington, questioned whether the City Treasurer is late. He asked why bills are received S - 5 days into the next month. Mr. 01neV answered that bills are sent on the last day of the month. Councilman Drouin noted that there is nothing left to be cut in the Wastewater budget. Reasons for the increase in operation include increased power consumption and rates, unanticipated sludge disposal problems and shortage in anticipated revenues for 1985 due to decrease of water usage because of the drought. He commended Mr. MacKenzie for the 20~ decrease in the renegotiated contract with PSG. · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to approve on first reading an Ordi- nan~-e amending Ordinance No. 3824, as amended by Ordinance No. 3859 and Ordinance No. 3950 establishing rates and charges for sanitary sewer service. PUGET POWER LIGHTING - CONSERVATION PROGRAM, ~AB85-496 The Parks and Recreation department is interested in participating in the Puget Power Lighting Conservation Program for lighting modification at the Municipal Pool. These modifications consist of converting mercury vapor lights to metal halida and high pressure sodium. Total cost of this project is $8,!20.00, with a Puget Power cash grant of $5,830.00 or 71.8 percent of the cost available. $2,290.00 or 29.2 percent of the cost is ava]]ab~r. within the Parks and Recreation budget. Energy savings are estimated at $1,364.00 annua]]y. Staff recommended approval. · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Adrian) to approve participation in the Pu-. get Power Conservation Program. PUGET POWER EASEMENT -- OLD BELFAIR HIGHWAY, #AB85-496 The Square Dance Organization located on the Old Belfair Highway presently leases property from the City of Bremerton and are proposing relocation of their facilities which requires an easement to Puget Power from the City. Assistant City Engineer noted that the Power company is providing all the costs with the exception of the paperwork by the City. TAPE #300 City Council ",g. Mtg. Minutes Nove~rber 20, .a85 Page 4 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0161 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Orouin) to approve Puget Power Easement - Old Bell&jr Highway with costs provided by Puget Power and the Square Dance Club. EAGLE AVENUE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, #AB85-498 Presently the Eagle Avenue/Dibb Street area has no storm system. Hence with a minor storm incident flooding occurs. Usually two to three tames a year. the flooding is substantial enough to cause water to flow into some fo the houses. Mr. Baker stated there is seven (7) projects that have priortized and these projects are not related to the Comprehensive Plan but are funded through the City's Trust Fund. #0266 · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Amo) to approve the Eagle Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements, pending procurement of funding. PUBI, IC WORKS TRUST FUND APPLICATION, #AB85-499 The 1985 Legislature established a Revolving Loan Fund to help local jurisdictions finance critical Public Works Projects. This Public Works Trust Fund can provide low interest loans to local jurisdictions for street and road, bridge, sanitary and that in the initial cycle, the Trust Fund will make loans to local jurisdictions at interest rates not to exceed 3%. The Trust Fund may loan up to 90% of the eligible cost of an approved project. Staff asked that Council authorize to sign and submit Public Works Trust Fund application to the State of Washington Department of Community Development. Councilmen felt the request needed additional study before making a decision. #04.47 · M/S/C/(Sturdivant/Johnson) to table for one-week the deci-- sion on the application to allow Councilmen a chance to review. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Pachek, Anderson, Amo and Johnson Opposed: Drouin and Adrian Motion PASSED to table for one-week. EASEMENT &GENERAI, EASEMENT AGREEMENT/KITSAP GOLF a COUNTRY The Water. Utility at the request of the Kitsap Golf & Country Club, installed an 8" fireline together with hydrant installation from the northeast corner of Country Lane to the Clubhouse on Country Club Way, a distance of approximately 750 feet. Councilmen were furnished copies of the Easement and General Easement Agreement with Staff requesting approval of said agreements subject to Administrative Policy and Procedure. #0655 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to approve Easement and General Easement Agreement - Kitsap Golf & Country Club. HEARING EXAMINER AGREEMENT, #AB85-501 Passage of Ordinance #3961 made provisions for the City of Bremerton to employ a Hearing Examiner to conduct administrative hearings in accordance with that Ordinance. Stephen Holman, Attorney, has been selected for this task. This agreement is for a one year term and Mr. Holman's salary is at the rate of $75.00 per hour, not to exceed $300.00 per month. The Hearing Examiner will receive no City paid benefits for his services. Councilman Sturdivant stated he felt that whoever interviewed or made final selection of the candidate should have advised Councilmen of qualifications, etc. TAPE #300 _~ City Council ,g. Mtg. Minutes November 20, 1985 Page 5 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0821 · M/S/C/(Amo/Adrian) to approve entering into an agreement with Mr. Stephen Holman, Attorney - Hearing Examiner/City of Bremerton at the salary quoted, not to exceed $300.00 per month ($3,600.00 annual/y) for a period of one-year with the addendum, suggested by Assistant City Attorney Mary Elllian, pg. 2 Sec(4) line 2, after the word "for", inserting the verbiage "Legal Non-Admintstrative"...servlces, etc. VOTE: In favor: Pachek, Drouin, Amo, Adrian & johnson Opposed: Anderson & Sturdivant Motion PASSED. #0983 ORDINANCE #3995 "EMERGENCY" TO ISSUE WARRANTS; RESOLUTION #2099 - INTERFUND LOAN/EQ_.U_~P_MEN~ RENTAL; a RESOLUTION #2100 - INTERFUND LOAN/STREETS, #AB85-502 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/A~rian) to pass Ordinance #3995 on an emer- gency basis providing for the issuance of interest bearing warrants to cover a projected cash flow deficit in the General Fund and establishing the terms thereon and declaring an emergency. #1008 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to pass Resolution #2099 - authori- zing an interfund loan for the Equipment Rental for temporary cash needs and Resolution #2100 - authorizing an interfund loan for the Street Fund for temporary cash needs. #3031 ORDINANCE #3996 (SECOND READING) BUDGET ADj~STMENT, #AB85- 489 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to pass on second reading of an Or- dinance, amending Ordinance No. 3945, relating to the finan- cial budget for the fiscal year 3985. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President City Council KLM: AA/cjs CC: Normal Distribution File/Vault