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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/76 TAPE #78 "B" ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 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, January 28, 1676. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attonney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Jerome Brock of the First Church. MINUTES Minutes of January 21 1976, were approved as read, SEPARATIONS Paul Tweiten, Forestry, Water Supply, Resignation, January 23, 1976. Helen Tracy, Landscape Architect, Planning, Resignation, December 31, 1975. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the separations, carried unanimously. EMPLOYMENT Gary Johnson, 1st. Yr, Firefighter, $1,038.38 mo., January 28, 1978. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Scboneman to approve the employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES IN PAY STATUS John Austin, Serviceman I to II - $4.72 to $4.90, Street Dept. January 26, 1976. Ronald Nelson,Firefighter 1st to 2nd Yr., $4.28 to $4.46, February 1O, 1976. Leonard Sigurdson, Opt. I to II, Wastewater, $4.44 to $5.01, January 26, 1976. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to apppove the Changes in Pay Status, carried unanimously. APPLICATION/TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE Clerk presented Application for Taxicab Drivers License from Jesse Flores which was approved by Captain Johnson for the Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the application, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS Clerk read memo dated January 26, 1976 , from Erv Heath to Commissioner Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for one 3/4 ton pickup truck for the Water Supply Division. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize bid call, carried unanimously. SURPLUS ITEMS Clerk stated the following items are surplus to the needs of the Accounting Department: 2 Monroe Calculators; 1 Olivetti Calculator; 1 Royal Typewriter; 1 Six-inch fan; 1 Air Cooler; 2 Emerson Fans; 3 Hunter Fans. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to declare the items surplused to be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO DOE CONTRACT Clerk read memo dated January 27, 1976, from Planning Department to City Council explaining the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has made it possible for the State Depaptment of Ecology to extend the original termination date involving Bremerton's $5,000 Coastal Zone Management Act Grant and this extension should enable completion of Shoreline Mastar Program; however, an amendment to the contract must be completed and forwarrded to Department of Ecology .. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissionar Stewart to approve the contract amendment and authorize the Mayor's signature, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 1-28-78 MEMO - HSA CRITERIA Clerk presented memo from the State Office of Community Development regarding Governor's criteria for Health System Agency Designation. On file in Clerk's Office. (Copies distributed) SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM Clerk presented memo from Planning Departmint advising that two open workshops will be held to develop a Shoreline Master Program for the City as requiired by the Shoreline Management Act 1971, the first to be held January 31, 1978, at 9:00 a.m. at Bremerton School Administration Building. LETTER - ANIMAL CONTROL Clerk read letter dated January 26, 1976, from Charles Carr to Council recom- mending provision in Dog Control Ordinance that any person harboring a stray dog for more than ten days become responsible for that dog. SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL - POLICE DISPATCHERS ' Clerk read memo dated January 26, 1976, from BPD Dispatcher King, and letter dated January 26, 1976, from BPD Dispatcher Michel, requesting adjustment to City ordinance to allow some type of adjustment for sick leave they will lose when transferring to the Cencom operation. Discussion was held and Commissioner Stewart indicated a "direct payment" to the employees for the sick leave would not be proper; however, negotiations should be made with the Cencom people for transfer of the existing sick leave with the City paying the County a certain percentage. Mayor Jarstad indicated that an ordinance change would not seem proper and that he concurred negotiations should he made with Cencom. The Mayor asked the Attorney's Office to give legal advice on this matter, Chief Schlie spoke on behalf of these two employees. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the month of April as "Women' s Bowling Month" RESOLUTION- HUD GRANT (NO. 1674) Clerk read a memo dated January 26, 1976, from Grants Administrator to City Council requesting passage of resolution to permit the City of Bremerton to file a preapplication with the Department of Housing & Urban Development for Water Department improvements. Clerk read A Resolution authorizing application for. Housing and Community Development Act Discretionary (HCDA) Grant Funds for Public Water System Improvements. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Resolution No. 1674, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. LIBRARY BOND ORDINANCE N0. 3273 Clerk read An Ordinance of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providing for the issuance, specifying the maturities and maximum effective interest rate, and fixing the form of $450,000 par value of General Obligation Bonds, 1976," authorized by the qualified voters of the City at a special election held on November 5, 1974, in conjunction with the State general election held on the same date, pursuant to Ordinance No. 3163 of the City Commission passed September 20, 1974; creating a special bond redemption fund; and providing for the sale of such bonds and declaring as an emergency. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Comlmissioner Stewart to pass the ordinance by title only as approved by the Bond Counsel; carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES/FOSTER & MARSHALL Clerk presented Contract with Foster & Marshal for Financial Services in connection with issuance of the Library Bonds. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the Financial Agreement with Foster and Marshall, carried unanimously. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 1-28-76 RESOLUTION - N, PERRY WATER AGREEMENT (NO. 1675) Clerk read A Resolution of the City of Bremerton adopting agreement for the settlement of litigation with the North Perry Avenue Water District, establishing service areas, providing for the transfer of customers and accounts, assumption and indebtedness, transfers of facilities, revenues from front footage, and providing for orderly transition of annexed areas. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the resolution, Commissioner Stewart stated that this agreement is imperative; however, it isn't what he would like to see. Carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. AGREEMENT - N. PERRY WATER Clerk presented Agreement with North Perry Water District in connection with above resolution. Mayor stated this is requirement for State & Federal Funds. Motion by Conmmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the agreement, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart complained that he hadn't received any redemption bond figures; however, they were brought in later in the meeting, and he was satisfied with those figures. 10:00 - REPORTS: C0MMISSIONER STEWART: 1. Very pleased with his employees and proud of those taking the evening Accounting Course at Olympic College on their own time including two Clerk's 0ffice employees, 2. Pleased with new Janitor Service; feel they are doing a good job so far. 3. Condition of the roof looks good so far and there haven't been any problems for two weeks; commended Ray Otis and his crew for their efforts in repairing the walls so ceiling doesn't leak in Police Department. COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN: 1, Building Department Report for the month of January showed 31 permits issued at a valuation of $66,220,00. 2, Will be continuing with Jackson Park Reservoir Installation and will begin North Perry Project now that agreement has been reached, 3, Puget Power representative suggested double insulation in Community Theatre Building; costs and future savings will have to he evaluated. 4. Will be meeting with Highway District representatives regarding the turn back to the City of surplus street adjacent to the freeway right-of-way and Kitsap Way from Weslon to Cemetery Hill. Will go out to review the property before accepting back City ownership and responsibility. 5. Congratulated Andy Pendergast on election as President of the National Softball Association; feel this is quite a tribute to the City of Bremerton. 6. Celebrating 30th year of City Employment this year. REPORTS - CITY CLERK: 1. Attended Kitsap County Community Action Board Meeting last night; that they are involved in many worthwhile programs and enjoyed the meeting. COUNCIL MINUTES 1-28-76 MAYOR JARSTAD REPORTS: 1. Complimented Andy Pendergast, Park Supt., on his election as President of the National Softball Association; that this is a great position to hold and he will be travelling to other Countries. Stated that Mr. Pendergast is presently travelling to Australia and New Zealand. Very pleased that he was elected to this position. 2. Urged all citizens to vote for the School District Bond levy on February 3rd; that it is a much needed levy and quality of education is at stake. 3. Citizens who object to pornographic literature in local stores which can be viewed by young children should speak with the store managers and perhaps the public pressure would aid in removal of this literature. 4. Participated in hearing yesterday as member of Air Pollution Control Board regarding the SARCO Plant. Hearing was not concluded after several hours and will be continued next month. (Tacoma Smelter) 5. Explained that 911 Cencom Architect has requested permission to place two 3-inch conduits through Rota-Vista Park and the Asst. Park Supt. has no objections because it does not pass through any landscaped areas. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to allow the Architect to disign this line through Rota Vista Park, carried unanimously. 8. Reported on meeting with Humane Society last week; also met with Attorney's Office and Judge Lewis regarding enforcement of the dog control ordinance. Wrote a letter fo Humane Society Director informing him that ordinances controlling animals in the City of Bremerton will be enforced and violators will be prosecuted. 7. Have been invited to attend the Annual Realtors Banquet being held Friday evening in Bellingham, and have been asked to speak at this event regarding trident impacts. 8. Was elected as president, PSCG. Hopefully absent County members will come back to participate in PSCG. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Chief Schlie reported that Sgt. Gingrey will be flying to San Diego and coming back on the Kitty Hawk in order to familiarize the navy people of the city's laws, etc.; suggested to council members that they advise Sgt. Girgrey of any information they feel will be valuable to these people. HASELW00D PROPERTY EXCHANGE Clerk read letter dated January 27, 1975, stating that the City can legally enter into an agreement with Mr. Haselwood to exchange properties; however, two appraisals should be required and since it is a request of Mr. Haselwood he should be responsible for appraisal fees. City Clerk directed to relay this information to Mr. Haselwood. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 1243 through 1303 in the amount of $36,325.85. as audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. FIRST ST. DOCK IMPROVEMENTS Clerk read letter dated January 27, 1976, from the Port of Bremerton to Commissioner, Schoneman requestirg the City take the following actions in connection with the improvements to the First Street Dock by the Port: 1. Remove the existing parking meters prior to start of construction. 2. Modify the meters from a six- hour limit to a two-hour limit. 3. Reinstall the two-hour meters for the COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 5 1-28-76 arranged parking spaces upon completion of the resurfacing; also, stated the Port of Bremertom will reimburse the City for any expenses in connection with modifying the parking meters from the six-hour limit to the two-hour limit. Commissioner Schoneman stated he felt this should be acceptable to the City. MURRAY FRANKLYN AGREEMENT Clerk read letter dated January 26, 1976, from Murray Franklyn Corporation requesting compensation for the cost difference between 10-inch and eight-inch pipe in connection with work under City of Bremerton Resolution No. 1659 allowing for this payment; amount, $3430.00 Motion by Comnissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize payment, carried unanimously. BID OPENING - CONCRETE METER BOXES Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on agenda, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids: Fog Tite, Seattle, Check Enclosed $50 ................................$3,840.38 Bremerton Concrete Products, Check Enclosed $50 ...................... 3,868.75 Prices include sales tax. Commissioner Stewart stated he thought one firm made an error in computing their tax. (Fog Tite) Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to award bid to Bremerton Concrete on approval of the Attorney' s Office, carried unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED 11:07 a.m.