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Home My WebLink About08/11/76 COUNCIL APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 11, 1976 Regu'l~ir meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, on Augustll, 1976, at 9:00 A.M., PDST. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart; Commissioner Schoneman; City Clerk Yeadon; Attorney Gordon Walgren and representatives of press and radio. Meeting opened with Flag Salute and Invocation by Rev. Dan Quello of Our Saviours Lutheran Church. MINUTES: Clerk briefed the minutes of August 4, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes, carried unanimously. SEPARATION Mark Passinetti, Summer Help, 8/13/76, Water Dept. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the separation, carried unanimously. EMPLOYMENTS Richard D. Hanson, Extra help, Water Dist., 8/3/76, $2.35 per hour. Kay D. Sherrell, Extra Help, Water Dist., 8/3/76, $2.35 per hour. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the employments, carried unanimously. CHANGES IN PAY STATUS Donald R. Proctor, Wastewater Operator St. to Wastewater Supervisor, Provisional, 8/8/76, from $5.95 hr to $7.91 hr. Gary B. F. Scott, from Firefighter to Lieutenant, C.S. eligible, 8/5/76, $5.49 hr. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the changes in pay, under discussion: Mayor Jarstad explained the need for the lieutenant is because there are three firefighters off on disability leave and there is a need for a lieutenant to fill the shift so don't keep having overtime; however, there will still be considerable overtime because of the disability leave being taken. Motion carried unanimously. MUSIC MACHINE APPLICATION The Sportsman, 336 So. Wycoff, approved by Chief of Police Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the license, carried unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVER'S APPLICATION Jerry Neal Justice, approved by Capt. Mel Stratton for the Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the license, carried unanimously. LEYDE - AMBULANCE SERVICE Clerk read letter dated Aug. 6, 1976, from Attorney John Jackson, which set forth two proposals to be considered for a service contract for ambulance service within the City. Discussion followed. Suggested by Commissioner Stewart that the City Auditor look into the financial report of Leyde concerning ambulances. Mayor Jarstad ordered the proposals to be put on the agenda August 25, 1976, following the hearing previously scheduled for that time. TRANSIT FINANCIAL CONTRACT Clerk read letter dated August 10, 1976, to Commissioner Stewart from B.C.T. stating due to serious cash flow problems and the strain of carrying 25 to 30 thousand dollars of city expenditures for several weeks each month, they would like to have an advance payment of $20,000 on the 15th each month and an addi- tional advance of $20,000 on the 30th each month; the remainder being due on formal monthly billing; also, an advance of $25,000 for the balance of July. Commissioner Stewart called attention to the fact there was a contract, now expired, which'called for $15,000 per month; also, that the ownership of B.C.T. has changed. Attorney Walgren stated it might be all right to pay on the basis -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 11, 1976 Page two of the request but recommended it would be better for a new contract. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the City Attorney's recommendation and draw up a continuation agreement, carried unanimously. TRANSFER OWNERSHIP - Electrical Overhead Dist. System Clerk read letter dated August 5, 1976, from Puget Power asking for transfer of some electrical facilities deeded to the city by the U.S. Navy at Eastpark at the time some land was made available for a city park. Letter referred to discussion between city engineer and Puget Power wherein it was stated that it was the city engineer's wish to transfer ownership and maintenance responsibili- ties to Puget Power. Clerk read memo dated August 6, 1976 to Council from City Engineer stating that it was the desire of Puget Power to turn these facilities over to them for maintenance. Bill of Sale was enclosed. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve of the transfer and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign the Bill of Sale, carried unani- mously. BREMERTON SCHOOLS - Summer Work Intern Program Clerk read letter dated August 6, 1976, thanking the city for participating in the Summer Work Intern Program. COMPASS MANAGEMENT CONTRACT Clerk read letter dated August 4, 1976, to City Council from Compass Management asking for the contract to be amended for development of a financial accounting system to reflect their original proposal. Several items were asked to be deleted. Commissioner Stewart commented that he had included these items in the contract, although they were not bid, with the thought the Compass would put a price on them; however, they apparently did not notice that the items had been added. These were jobs he would have liked done. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to delete the items and make the amendments to the contract, carried unanimously. DEMOLITION - SMITH SCHOOL BUILDINGS Clerk read memo from himself to City Council dated Aug. 10, 1976, which stated the City Council has in the past directed demolition of the two buildings; that Bob Theroux, Grants, has stated he has no sources of funding, either federal or state, and memo further stated a non-professional estimate is that the cost will be upwards of $16,000.00. Funds must be earmarked. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to use the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund, carried unanimously. BREMERTON SCHOOLS - Safety Clerk read letter and resolution of the school district which memorializes the city and the county to establish a high priority for the provision of safe and convenient sidewalks, trails and bicycle paths in all locations where they may contribute to the safety of school children and youth and to discourage building developments which might have an adverse influence on such things. Commissioner Stewart mentioned some areas that could be striped for bicycles. Recessed at 9:59 A.M. to 10:10 A.M. REPORTS: Commissioner Stewart - 1. Reported on bus routes, changes and riderships. Changes have resulted in savings of nearly $200.00 per day; and hope to continue making necessary adjustments for better in-city service and better income. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Pouring sidewalks on Sheridan Road between Pine and McLain. Should be completed this week on the concrete work; then will work on the roadbed and then pave. All should be completed in two weeks. Will be left with one more phase, McClain to Hal's Corner. -2_ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 11, 1976 Page four be passed to require all sales of puppies to be registered with the city; that felt the problem started here and if people knew they were going to have to comply with city licenses they would be more careful about buying dogs from pet shops or private parties. Also, complained about cats being free to roam about. Motion carried unanimously. HUMANE SOCIETY BUDGET FOR "SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT" Clerk read letter dated August 9, 1976, from the society to which was attached a budget and contractual agreement, both of which were then read by the Clerk. Total budget for four months, starting September 1, 1976, $2,645.66. The society would use a city panel truck, properly marked, and would have the city pay for cages, catch pole and net, etc. and carry false arrest insurance. Discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad stated this appeared to be a good solution to long- standing problem and Commissioner Stewart stated he was in favor of trying this procedure. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the signing of the contract and refer to City Attorney for his expertise and the funds be taken from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to give blanket approval to vouchers 3492 to 3568, and cancellation of warrant 3488 inclusive, in the amount of $217,529.56, audited by John R. Ross, carried unanimously. ALTITUDE VALVE for Tracyton Reservoir Control Clerk read memo dated Aug. 5, 1976 from Mr. Moore, Water Supt., recommending approval for bid call. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the bid call, carried unanimously. PORT OF BREMERTON - FIRST STREET DOCK Clerk read letter dated Aug. 2, 1976, from Port District relating to the improvements being planned and to be constructed soon. MISCHEL EASEMENTS - #3 Transmission Line Clerk read memo from Water Supt. dated Aug. 10, 1976, recommending the three easements attached from the Mischel families be accepted. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept the easements, refer to City Attorney for approval as to form and to City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:38 A.M. G. C. Yeadon, St., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -4-