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Home My WebLink About12/27/77 ~' ~IPPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3AN - 5 1978 December 27, 1977 APPROVED The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, December 27, 1977 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sexton and a representative of the radio. Commissioner Stewart was absent, on vacation. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by City Clerk Yeadon. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 1977 Clerk read minutes of Dec. 21, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. SEPARATIONS willi~a E. Bean, Building Dept., Building Inspector, 12/23/77. Sharon L. Stanfield, Street Dept., Extra Help, 12/22/77. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve separations, carried. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Dennis Warren Hancock, Police Dept., Warrant Server, $4.41 per hr., 12/27/77~ CETA #464§. Patricia Anne BUrmaster, Police Dept., office Asst. III, $4.41 per hr., CETA #4649, 12/27/77. Corinne Elaine Hatting/on, Police Dept., office Asst. II, $3.92 per hr., CETA #4650, 12/27/77. Peggy A. Callaham, Fire Dept., Office Asst. I, $3.50 per hr., CETA #4848, 12/27/77. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employment, carried. REPORT OF SUIT - Cardwell vs. BCT, Robert Searle, Kitsap County g City of Bremerton Clerk reported that a suit has been filed by Michael J. Cardwell against the Bremerton-Charleston Transportation, Robert Searle, County of Kitsap and City of Bremerton. He stated a copy has been forwarded to the insurance company and City Attorney. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS John Ross, City Auditor, presented payroll rOste.rs for 1978 for the Police Dept., Fire Dept. and non-uniformed City employees showing the changes in pay status as of Jan. 1, 1978. Mr. Ross stated these changes are based on previously approved budget. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve changes of pay status, carried. HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT 1978 Mr. Ross presented Humane Society Contract for 1978 and stated 'the new budget is for $44,314.44 and $53,000.00 was budgeted. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept contract and au--~ize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated the difference is that the City pays a separate amount for the special enforcement agreement. Motion carried. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to give blanket approval to vouchers 1986 thru 1989 inclusive in the amount of $55,893.21 and vouchers 02004 thru 02109 inclusive in the amount of $78,819.14, audited by John Ross, carried. CLAIM FOR D)~AGES sandra H. Dahlquist,. 11~70 Meadowmeer Cir. NE, Bainbridge Island; $26/28 for to~ing charges. Her claim stated her car was towed away' for parking in a ,'no.. parking" zone; that the zone was not posted and her citation was dismissed by the court. Her claim stated further this was an erroneously written citation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 27, 1977 Page two Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to reimburse Sandra H. Dahlquist $26.28 for towing charges. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated the City of Bremerton is liable for these charges when a police officer writes a ticket that is not proper. Motion carried. HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS FOR BIDS Clerk presented letter from Bremerton Housing Authority, dated Dec. 21, 1977, which announced the Invitation for Proposals for bids on the construction of 70 units of family housing to be built within the city limits. Clerk stated a copy has been sent to Planning and the mayor. RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS (AWC Letter) Clerk plresented letter from AWC, dated Dec. 19, 1977, which stated risk manage- ment workshops will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, 1978 at the Sea-Tac Red Lion Inn. The letter enclosed preregistration forms and an agenda. REROOFING MUNICIPAL GARAGE BUILDING Clerk stated the City has been unable to get anybody to retool the Municipal Garage Building from a bid call and last week City Council authorized his negotiating a contract to have this work done. He reported that a bid has been secured from Commercial Builders for $§,855.00, which is about $400.00 more than the bid from the Roof Doctor. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve contract with Commercial Builders. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated this was a well- negotiated bid as it came very close to the original bid. Motion carried. PROPOSED TOWNHOUSES, 25th & Snyder (Letter from Robert Green) Clerk read letter from Robert H. Green, Architect, dated Dec. 22, 1977, attached to which was correspondence which had been previously submitted. The letter stated that if approval of his requests are not received by Jan. 4, 1978, he will instruct his attorney to proceed with such legal action as may be necessary. The letter stated further he will meet at any time prior to this date to confer on the matter; that he has tried unsuccessfully to inform the City Attorney's office in this regard. Mayor Jarstad requested that this be referred to the City Attorney's office for an answer. PROPOSED STOP SIGN, lSth g Lafayette Clerk read memo from Traffic Division, dated Dec. 23, 1977, which stated they do not agree with putting up a four-way stop at 13th and Lafayette because it might create more accidents than previously. The memo recommended placement of a blinker light, amber for 13th and red for Lafayette. Commissioner Schoneman stated he agreed with that suggestion. Me stated there is quite a grade going down 13th at that point and traffic does proceed more rapidly than it should. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to follow recommendation of Traffic Division and install blinker light at the corner of 13th and Lafayette, carried. URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD MEETING Clerk reported there will be a UAE Meeting at the Highway Administration Bldg. in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 19, 1978 at 9:30 A.M. He stated an agenda is on file in the Clerk's office. LIONS CO,UNITY PLAYFIELD DOCK REMODEL - Time Extension Clerk read letter from Barry Branch, Architect, dated Dec. 22, 1977, which recommended that City Council grant a time extension to Hall's Remodeling for the Dock Remodeling at Lions Community Playfield. The letter stated the tide schedule at this time of year does not run low enough and remain low enough to properly accomplish the work. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to concur in Architect's recommendation and allow a time extension. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he is very pleased with the dock; that it will be an excellent fishing pier. Motion carried. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 27, 1977 Page three EDA DROUGHT LOAN Clerk reported the EDA Drought Loan is to be completed tomorrow in Seattle at the Bond Counsel's office at which time the City Clerk will deliver all the papers and the signed bonds and will pick up a check from EDA for $204,000. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Fred S. Schoneman Clerk read letter from Commissioner Schoneman dated Dec. 27, 1977 which stated his tenure in office will officially be concluded Dec. $1, 1977; that he will continue to occupy his office unofficially until Jan. 9, 1978 when the newly elected commissioner will take the oath of office. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept letter of resig- nation. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated Commissioner Schoneman has certainly spent a lifetime of involvement in working hard to better the City of Bremerton and the future of its utilities. He stated further that he certainly appreciates his abilities. City Clerk Yeadon stated some of the department heads were present this morning: Chuck Moore, Am Costello, Bob Waring, Archie Mottinger and George Allen. Mr. Yeadon stated he appreciates knowing Commissioner Schoneman all these years; that they are friends and that is what counts. Motion carried. Meeting recessed from 9:50 A.M. until 10:04 A.M. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Sch~n~an: 1. Introduced g~Smith and her son, Don. He stated they will be getting married Thursday night. 2. Gave a report of important activities he was involved in during the time he was Commissioner of Public Works including such areas as street improvements, local improvement district sewer projects, storm and sanitary projects and traffic signal improvements and installations; also projec~ relating to water storage and water supply. Several other areas were mentioned such as, forestry management practices, street beautification, resurfacing of deteriorated streets and mentioned the great support and encouragement he had from several citizens. He also mentioned the 18-hole golf course that was completed about 1970. The complete report is on file in the City Clerk's office. Asst. City Attorney Sexton: Congratulated Commissioner Schoneman and stated it has been an enjoyable experience working with him; that he is one of the hardest working men Mr. Sexton has ever been associated with. Commissioner Schoneman introduced his son, ~crm.. Schoneman, a traffic engineer from Seattle. He also introduced his oldest daughter, Mary Whittaker and her two sons, Scott and Jay. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Stated he looked upon Commissioner Schoneman as a very wonderful, outstanding person who has certainly managed his departments; that he has never had any con- cerns at all with Commissioner Schoneman's departments because they have met their challenges and met them well. Spoke of the trip he and Commissioner Schoneman made to Japan. Congratulated both Commissioner Schoneman and Kate Smith on their upcoming marriage and wished them well. 2. Stated he will be leavin~ this afternoon for California to see the Rose Bowl Game. Erv Heath stated he had worked with Commissioner Schoneman since 1961 and he feels it is a privilege to work for a man like him. Commissioner Schoneman introduced Leonard Clark from Wastewater Dept. Archie Mottinger, Street Superintendent, stated he had worked with Commissioner Schoneman since 1950 and he has really appreciated working with him. He stated he realizes what Mr. Schoneman has accomplished with little help and he certainly appreciates him. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 27, 1977 Page four Leonard Clark stated he was here because Don Proctor was unable to be present. He stated Dr. Proctor would like to thank Commissioner Schoneman for all the help and support he has given Wastewater Dept. the last year and a half that Dr. Proctor has been here. He stated Commissioner Schoneman has helped to solve many problems in their department. Chuck Moore, Water Superintendent, stated Commissioner Schoneman is one of the most steadying, stabilizing forces he has ever met since he has worked in the Public Works Dept. He stated the City has been fortunate to have him here this long. Ambrose Costello, Building Inspector, stated it has been a pleasure working with Commissioner Schoneman and receiving his support. Mayor Jarstad's Report (continued) Spoke of the death of Mr. Buchanan on Friday. He stated Mr. Buchanan had made the gavel that he uses and he read the note Mr. Buchanan enclosed with the gavel when he gave it to the Mayor in 1964. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 A.M. G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor Next c~¥ Council M~etin~ will be held Thursday! Januar~ 5! 1978 at 9:00 A.M. -4-