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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/76 TAPE #77 A&B ROl DRAFT - UNPPROVED COPY CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 1976 The regular meeting of the City Council of the CIty of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Halli at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, January 7, 1976, Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, president Commissioner Stewart,Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey, and Representatives of the press and radio, Meeting opened with the Pledge of allegiance and Invocation by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES Minutes of January 7, 1976 were read and approved as amended Robert Warner, Extra labor, Paks Dept., $3.25 hr., January 3, 1976 James Howerton, Extra labor, Parks dept., $3.25 hr., January 3, 1976. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the employments, carried unanimously . CHANGES IN PAY STATUS Marvin D. HeIstand, Electronics Tech. Sr.., Communications, CETA to CSE, 1-1-76. Larry McFarlane, Serviceman I, Water Dist,, $3.75 to $4.48, January 5, 1976. Everett Kinslow, Detective, End Probation $1069.04 to $1265.27 + Long., 12-29-75. Motion by Commissioner Stewart to approve the changes in pay status, carried unamimously. CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 - COMMERCIAL BUILDERS (COMMUNITY THEATRE) Clerk presented change order No. 6 Commercial Builders for a total increase of $1046. O0. Jerry Tenniery of Art Anderson & Associates explained the Change Order to the City Council and gave status of the project. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commssioner Schoneman to approve the Change Order, carried unanimously. SALARY SCHEDULES Clerk presented salary schedules for the year 1976 for uniformed police and fire personnel and non-uniformed supervisors and City Clerk indicating an 11 percent wage increase for these employees including the City Clerk. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the salary schedules, caroled unanimously. LONGEVITY PAY (WAGE CEILING) City Clerk asked whether some city employees affected by the $22,000 wage ceiling should be granted longevity increases; asked if this would be allowable over the $22,000 limit. It was the consensus of the Council that longevity pay is an employee benefit and should be in addition to the base salary. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commssioner Schonrman to grant longevity pay in addition to wage ceilig to those emloyees affected by the ceiling, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND LIST Clerk read memo dated December 31, 1975, from City Auditor to City Council, advising that on December 4, 1975, L. Frank Wilkes passed away causing reduction in December pensions from $2,902.27 to $2,719.39. Clerk presented pensions for January, 1976, in the gross amount of $2,692.31; audited by John Ross. Motion by Commssioner Stewart and Commssionet Schoneman to December pension reduction and approve the January list, carried unanimously. MUSIC MACHINE LICENSE Clerk presented application for music machine license for First Street Landing which was approved by the Chief of Police. (No fee, transfer) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commssioner Stewart to approve the application, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 1-7-76 MASSEUSE LICENSE APPLICATION Clerk presented application for Masseuse license for Chang Gun Haas which was approved by the Chief of Police, Health Department. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to appreve the applica- tion, carried unanimously. ~ CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Beverly Baldwin in the amount of $16.81 which was referred to insurance company. SURPLUS CHAIN SAW - WATER SUPPLY Clerk stated that Water Supply Division has requested Homelite Chain Saw XL 926 be declared surplus for trade-in. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to declare the chain saw surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the city, carried unanimously. LETfER - WASH. ASSOC., RETARDED CHILDREN Clerk read letter dated December 22, 1976, from Washington Association for Retarded Children and Citizens to Mayor Jarstad requesting use of Sm/th School facility for their Activities. Ietter referred to Park Superintendent for report back to City Council next week. NOTICE OF UAB MLETING Clerk presented notice of UAB meeting to be held Thursday, January 15, 1976, at 9:30 a.m. and agenda for same. On file in City Clerk's Office. INSTALLATION NAVY AIRPLANE Clerk read memo dated January 5, 1976, from Park Supt" to Mayor Jarstad stating he has investigated the cost to install the navy airplane presently located in NAD park to the permanent proposed site at the north end of the Warren Avenue bridge and it would be approximately $6,000 to properly mount the airplane and the Council would have to authorize the expenditure and bid call. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize the Park Department to proceed with a bid call for the mounting of the plane and to authorize funds from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund. Mayor Jarstad stated that Leyde Enterprises have stated they will handle transfer of the plane. carried unanimously. HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT - CHANGE FOR 1976 City Clerk stated he reported last week that there were no changes in the provisions of the 1976 contract; however, this is not correct; that the Proposed contract includes an amendment indicating the Humane Society will not be responsible for special patroling of city streets to enforce Bremerton Ordinance 3231. Commissioner Stewart read a letter from Herb Abbs complaining of the dog situation. Mr. Stewart suggested the City deputize people to pick up stray dogs and reward them with a fee, possibly a portion of the impound fee. Mayor Jarstad explained that the Humane Society is willing to consider enforcement of the ordinance; however, increased costs would be involved which would be passed on to the City. James Conrad, 308 South Yantic, also complained about the dog control problems in Bremerton. Mayor Jarstad stated a meeting should be scheduled with the Humane Society end the Police Chief should be present. It was the consensus of the Council to continue with the contract as approved last week and to further look into the problems of enforcing Ordinance 3231 relating to dog control. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. Reported that interest earned in 1976 was over the amount budgeted by over $40,000.00; pleased ~'~ with operation of Treasurer's Office and cooperation of Department Heads in allowing money to be invested until actually needed to be released. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 1-7-75 REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART - CONT. 2. Found out that there are six parking spaces behind City Hall for City hall business parking. At the present time these spaces are being tied up all day by one vehicle and plan on making these spaces 15 minute free parking, 25¢ after that for the next 30 minutes and a maximum time of 45 minutes. No objections were made to this plan. 3. Expressed concerns regarding the Judge's need for additional office space and his desire'to have the Municipal Court office in the same area. Would like to come up with a proposal for the next Council Meeting. Feel some rescheduling could be arranged to allow use of the Council Chambers. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN 1. Review should be made of the pensions on the old Employees' Retirement System so that they can be brought up in accordance with the cost of living. 2. Bob Theroux working towards funding for fifth laning on Wheaton Way. Problem intersections will be improved as funding permits. . , 3. City is going to complete concrete wall on Washington Avenue near the west approach of the Manette Bridge; that the one portion of unfinished wall is an eyesore and was not placed at the time because the resident wished to build a garage; however, this has not been done. 4. Reported on watemain break that took place the first of the year which has been repaired. S. Urged everyone owning American flags to fly 'them throughout this Bicentennial year.; that the Council should pass a resolution implementing this type of project. 1. Will be attending meetings in Washington, D.C, representing Puget Sound Council of Governments next week and may not be back for the next Council meeting. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ed Okerman, Hanford St., recommended the City Council not process any rezone applications'in the area of Whaton Way due to the increased traffic until provisions have been made to take care of the increased traffic. Commissioner Schoneman asked Mr. McCluskey to report on the garbage problem on the Mentor Property at 915 McKenzie, Mr. McCluskey gave background of the problem and stated that Mr. Mentort is working towards compliance with health standards and another check would be made today of the property. James Conrad, 308 S. Yamtic, submitted copy of citizen complaint he registered with Judge Lewis. On file in Clerk's Office. LETTER - REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL Clerk read letter from Anita Scaglion to City Council requesting consideration for a stop light at the Crosswalk located near East High School on Wheaton Way and Dibb Street, Hooting recessed 10:26. Called to Order 10:35 a,m, BREWSTER PLACE LID #319 HEARlNG ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearing at this time, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINIfTES PG. 4 1-7-76 Clerk read letter from William Myers to City Clerk submitting two complaints regarding grass not replaced on his lawn by the Street Department which he finally reseeded himself and survey markers which were not replaced by the Street Department. Clerk read letter from Helen Strickfaden complaining of the need for reseeding her lawn; stated that water drains on the walk. William Parker, City Engineer, gave presentation to the Council showing location of the LID area and explaining background of the project. Mr. Meyers and Mrs. Strickfaden were present and discussion was held concerning their complaints. Commissioner Schoneman stated the complaints would be taken care of or claims should be put in against the City. Mr. Meyers and Mrs. Strickfaden indicated they had no objections to the LID if the complaints were taken care of. Commissioner Schonenman noted that this is probably the last project to be done by City Forces due to restrictions under SB 2143. Mayor Jarstad complimented the residents for participating in the Local Improvement District. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to close hearing and accept the final assessment roll and to direct the City Clerk to read the ordinance, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3272 Clerk read An Ordinance adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 319, providing for the improvement of Brewster Place from Winfield east to its termination as described in Ordinance No. 3153 providing for the levying and assessing for the costs and expenses thereof against the parcels and lots of land within the boundaries of said improvement district; providing for the collection thereof; creating and establishing a special fund therefore; and fixing the date for the issuance of bonds, warrants, or installment notes in payment thereof. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3272, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. CALL FOR BIDS - WATER METER BOXES Clerk read memo dated January 5, 1976, from E. R, Weller to Commissioner Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids to parchase 300 concrete meter boxes for Water Distribution. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize the bid call, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 993-1040 in amount of $38,373.54 and 1042-1073 in amount of $7,039.82 as audited by John Ross, carried unanimously, Commissioner Schoneman stated he met with Lloyd Baker of the Employees Retirement System w~ho responded to statement made by two legislators recently indicating the system was not sound; that Mr. Baker is willing to meet with anyone publicly regarding this matter. MEETING ADJOURNED 11:10 A.M.