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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/76TAPE 78 "B" 79 "A" ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1976 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m,, PST, Wednesday February 4, 1976. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Commssioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor Albertson of First Methodist Church. MINUTES Minutes of January 28, 1976, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATION Ben Compton, Water Supply, CETA Forestry Aide, January 28, 1976, Resigned. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the separation, carried unanimously. Dean Denis, 1st. Yr. Police Officer, $5.99 hr., CETA VI, January 28, 1976. Edwin Winningham, 1st Yr. Police 0ffice~ $5.99 hr., CETA VI, January 27, 1976, Anthony Hrudkaj, 1st. Yr. Police Officer, $5.99 hr., CETA VI, January 26, 1976. Terrence Welling, 1st, yr. Police Officer, $5.99 hr., CETA VI, January 80, 1976. Motion by Commiissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the employments, carried unanimously. Commmissioner Schoneman conmented that the Conmissioners should all have a chance to meet the new officers. Mayor Jarstad stated a swearing-in ceremony will be scheduled. CHANGES IN PAY STATUS Charles Moore, Extra Help to Watar Supt., Water Dist., $8.86/$9.94, 2/1/76. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Ccmmissioner Stewart to approve the Change in pay Status. Commissioner Schoneman stated that Mr. Moore is on the six-month probationary period and his salary is being started at one step below that for the position as is customary in city employment. Motion carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Clark presented payroll vouchers for the pay period January 12 through 25, 1976 as follows: Bank Service Fees, Company Fica, $4,565.20; PNB Gross, $164,772.21, Audited by john Ross. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the payroll vouchers. Commissioner Stewart advised that C. C. Southerland is reviewing a package submitted by the Pacific National Bank of Washington to perform services regarding personnel records and reports. Motion carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Anthony Lombardy in amount of $136.50 which was referred to insurance cormpany. APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE Clerk presented Application for Taxicab Drivers License from Chris Holdal which was approved by Captain Johnson for the Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the application, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - METER BOXES City Clerk advised that Charles Moore, Water Supt, recommended award to Bremerton Concrete whose total bid was lower than Fog~Tite due to higher sales tax in Seattle;also read memo from Asst.City Attorney McCluskey dated January 31, 1973, advising that the City is obligated to pay the Seattle tax. COUNCIL MINUTES 2/4/76 - PAGE 2 It was noted that the award was made last week to Bremerton Concrete and this is a confirmation of that award. CALL FOR BIDS - BUS WASHER & SHELTERS Clerk read memo dated January 30, 1976, from City treasurer to City Council requesting authorization to call for bids for Portable Bus Washer and Eight Bus Shelters in an attempt to complete Transit Grant ~WA 03-00-1. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize bid call, carried unanimously. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - WATER SUPPLY Clerk read memo dated January 28, 1976 Clerk requesting one 1944 LaFrance Fire Truck be declared surplus. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to declare the fire truck surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City. Mayor Jarstad stated that this will possibly be kept as an antique. Motion carried unani- mously. SURPLUS VEHICLE & TRADE OF VEHICLES Clark read memo dated January 28, 1976, from W, E. Parker to City Clerk requesting 1973 Plymouth Fury Sedan police Vehicle be traded to the Engineering Department for their 1970 Chevrolet Sedan, and then the 1970 vehicle be used for trade-in purposes on the new police vehicles. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schonemen to surplus Engineering vehicle and authorize the trade as requested, carried unanimously. TRADE OF A.C. PIPE Clerk read memo dated February 2, 1976, from Asst. City Attorney McCluskey to City Clerk advising that the Attorney's Office sees no legal problem in proceeding with the trade of eight-inch A.C. Pipe for ten-inch A. C. Pipe; that this is straight across the board trade and bidding procedures would not need to be followed. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the trade, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO, 1676 Clerk read A Resolution to establish continuing loss prevention service by the formation of The Accident Review Board and Safety Committee, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1676, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 1305 through 1362 in the amount of $80,522,31 and Vouchers 1363 through 1365 in the amount of $24,343.41; audited by John Ross, carried unanimously Mayor Jarstad stated he was pleased with passage of the school levy; explained that the levy approved was mainly for up-grading.. Mayor stated that contacts should be made with the School District regarding the City having a bond election to put in a swimming pool for use by the public, including the schools. PORT OF BREMERTON - FIRST ST. DOCK IMPROVEMENTS City Clerk stated that correspondance from Port District was read at last meeting; however, no definite action was taken as to their request outlined in letter dated January 27, 1976, from the Port Manager to Commissioner Schoneman. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Ccmmissioner Stewart to concur the recommendation of the Port Commission and to take the action outlined in their letter; also, to refer the matter to the City Attorney's Office for review; carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 2-4-76 Meeting recessed 9:55. Called to order at 10:05 a.m. REPORTS - C0MMIISSIONER STEWART: 1. Reported that the following budget returns were made by his Departments: Accounting - 19% Of budget returned at end of the year; Commissioner of Finance - 33% of budget returned; General Facility - 10% of budget returned; Treasurer's 0ffice - 18% of budget returned. Total amount returned by his departments, $69,914.30. Also commented that Fire Department returned a good percentage of its budget. Outlined changes made in the accounting and financial operations. 2. On street Parking down this year compared to last year by 10.3 percent and feel this is due to the pilferage which took place during the year. Monthly parkers down 8.16% in City Parking Facility and daily parker revenue up 48.82% compared to last year. Interest earned on City Garage revenue was up 33.23 percent compared to last year, 3. Commended Jim Sells on his efforts related to City transit matches funds by the State Government; pleased that the City will receive a 100 percent match vs. a 50 percent match on the household tax. City is no longer facing a financial crisis in this area. REPORTS - C0MMISSIONER SCHONEMAN: 1. Met with State Highway Representatives Monday and reviewed surplus streets adjacent to freeway and they all met requirements to come back under the City's control. 2. North Perry Water District approved agreement with the City last week and will be facing the change-over. 0utlined necessary steps to be taken for installation of pipe and questioned whether City forces could do this work. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey asked Commissioner Schoneman to direct a memo to him and he would investigate this question. 8. BID CALL - WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION/1975 - Commissioner Schoneman stated bid call should be authorized for the Water Main Installations to take place throughout this year, provided bid call is necessary. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize bid call for water main installations throughout the year 1976, carried unanimously. 4, Public works crews were out last night removing broken tree branches and portions of trees blown down by the wind storm. There ape a few deteriorated trees throughout the City which should be removed as they could be dangerous. 8. Pleased with success of school levy and congratulated Carl Olson who was chairman of the levy committee. 6. Should contact School District to inquipe about leasing Coontz School property. until the City is able to purchase this property. Hope to improve ball field, 7. Hopefully all members of the Council have submitted their public disclosure forms which were due February 1st. 8. To help promote the "knee showing" contest earning funds for disabled children stated he is offering a "live showing in the flesh" and this can be accomplished through an appointment by calling his office. 9. Expressed condolences to family of Harry Russell; very distressed at his death. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 4 2/4/76 REPORTS - ASST. ATTORNEY MC CLUSKEY 1. Have peviewed Sewer District No. 1 proposed agreement and Have raised some questions; will be meeting with their attorney to discuss the proposal. Hopefully can complete agreement this month. REPORTS - MAYOR: 1. Met with Federal Regional Council in Seattle along with other PSGC; members and UMTA representative to discuss criteria of UMTA grants; Pierce and King County areas may not receive funding due to non-uniformity of PSGC because of certain entities dropping out of the conference. Hopefully can work out concerns to the major counties back into the conference. 2. Pleased with passage of bond levy which will help out the schools; stated~ ' that this revenue will be mostly for upgrading capital facilities and school grounds 3 Attended luncheon to celebrate one-year stay of the USS Constellation; excellent crew and good ship. Commissioner Schoneman reported he will not be at the next Council Meeting because he will be out of town, MEETING ADJOURNED. 10 : 35 A,M,