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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 ~'. ! ~,'; li%~, Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Wednesday, September 28, 1977 at 9:00 A.M. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Clerk Beahm, Asst. City Attorney Sexton and representatives of the press and radio. City Clerk Yeadon was not present at this time. Meeting was opened with pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Robert petersen of Immanuel Lutheran Church. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1977 Deputy Clerk read minutes of September 21, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as amended- SEPARATIONS Thomas Leonard, Water Distribution, Extra Help, 9/24/77. Ruth Coleman, Treasurer/Accounting, Extra Help, 9/12/77. Virgilio Ibarra, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman II CETA, 9/30/77. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried unanimously · NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT 9/26/77. Carol Selvidge, Parks & Recreation, part-Time playleader, $3.50 per hr., Ronald Allen peterson, Water Distribution, Extra Help, $2.75 per hr., 9/22/77. Lois M. Clark, Parks & Recreation, part-Time playleader, $3.50 per hr., 9/26/77. Juanita Minard, Parks & Recreation, part-Time playleader, $3.05 per hr., 9/28/77. Betty Jean Smith, part-Time playleader, Parks & Recreation, $3.50 per hr., 9/26/77. Jennie Snypp, Parks & Recreation, part-Time playleader, $3.05 per hr., 9/26/77. Virgilio lbarra, Serviceman II Temporary, Parks & Recreation, $5.26 per hr., 10/1/77. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Robert T. Marks, Police Dept., 4th Yr. patrolman to Patrol Sergeant, $7.35 per hr. to $8.17 per hr., 10/3/77. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve change of pay status, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for period 9/5/77 through 9/18/77, $188,920.92 and Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $5,493.35 and additional Bank Service Fees for same period, $40.00, audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve Payroll Vouchers, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES James M. Walganski, 10107 98th St. SW, Tacoma, $175.48, damage to camper when a basketball rim and support pole constructed on City property knocked a hole through the outer skin of his camper. James Earle McVey, 703 Gottenwood Dr., NE, $29.43, towing charges for having his truck towed from the east side of Warren Ave. Bridge. The claim stated his truck was inoperable and it was parked on the side of the road past the bridge; that the police officer stated it was a hazard to traffic flow but it was off the street and not blocking traffic. Clerk stated copies of both claims were sent to the insurance company. INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RESERVE OFFICERS - New Program Dept. of Labor & Industries Deputy Clerk read letter from Capt. Cundiff to Chief of Police, dated Sept- 21, 1977, whicll stated City Council would have to approve bringing all volunteer law enforcement ellleers under medfcal benefit coverage; that the coverage would consist of 17 1/2¢ per hour worked; with 33 Reserve Officers working an eight-hour per month average, the cost for medical benefits would be approximately CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page two $50.00 per month if each Reserve Officer actually worked eight hours per month. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve payment of 17% per hour for medical benefits for volunteer police officers. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated this would only pay medical benefits if they were hurt while on duty. Motion carried unanimously. MUNICIPAL GARAGE ROOF REPAIR Deputy Clerk read memo from City Auditor to City Clerk, dated Sept. 23, 1977, which stated that as of Aug. 31, 1977 the Municipal Garage revenue was $17,000.00 below estimate; that approximately $2,500.00 over revenue has been expended, and the Garage Fund cash balance as of Aug. 31, 1977 was $5,500.00. The memo requested information as to the fund to be charged for the repair of the Municipal Garage roof. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that this expenditure for the Municipal Garage Roof Repair be made from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund, carried unanimously. PROPOSED ANNEXATION - C. J. ROBINSON PROPERTY Deputy Clerk read memo from Planning Dept., dated Sept. 26, 1977, which stated the petition for annexation of the former Garland property being purchased by C. J. Robinson has been received; that this petition can be considered as the "Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings". The memo suggested the Council acknowledge receipt of this petition and set a date for required meeting with the petitioners to discuss the annexation, after which the "75% Annexation Petition" may be drawn and presented to the Council. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept 10% petition and set meeting with petitioners for Oct. 5, 1977 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE & LIBRARY USE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Deputy Clerk read letter from Smith Neighborhood Association, dated Sept. 16, 1977, which stated that the Smith Neighborhood Association members adopted a motion to support a minimum maintenance ordinance being considered by the City Council; that they would appreciate receiving a copy of the proposed ordinance, a notice of the meeting scheduled to consider it and a copy of the ordinance as finally adopted. The letter further stated that the Association is in agreement with the use of one floor of the library to be used for a Senior Citizens Center. Commissioner Stewart stated he is working witb the Attorney's office on the minimum maintenance ordinance, but they don't have anything ready yet. He stated he will be glad to send copies to the Smith Neighborhood Association when he gets it from the Attorney's office. Mayor Jarstad stated the Smith Neighborhood was very pleased that Commissioner Stewart had become involved in this and they gave their support to this ordinance. Commissioner Stewart stated he is working on this so there will be some control and it won't be left up to just one depart- ment; that dangerous buildings in the past have just been posted. Mayor Jarstad stated, in regard to the Library, that the City would be following through on using one floor of the library for a Senior Citizens Center. NOTICE OF ACTION BY BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION Spencer H. Horning, Application for Special Use Permit in "C" Zone. Planning Commission passed Resolution No. 430 approving application. No date needs to be set by City Council unless appealed within ten days. NATIONWIDE CABLEVISION, ANTENNA TOWER Deputy Clerk read letter from Nationwide Cablevision, dated Sept. 12, 1977, which stated that by placing a self-standing tower (no guy wires) behind the Capital Hill Fire Station tall enough to extend 10 to 20 ft. above the existing fire station tower, this would eliminate any traffic on the roof; that the tip of the tower could be reserved for the City's future communications; that the antenna would be placed below the reserved area so there would be no interference with proposed communication devices and by using the tower, it would also eliminate the City's traffic on the impaired roof. Deputy Clerk then read memo from Fire Chief, dated Sept. 20, 1977, which stated he had discussed the request from Nationwide Cablevision for permission to build a self-standing antenna -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page three tower with Communications Supervisor and he has no objection but requests that the top of antenna be reserved for use by City of Bremerton as the request from the company indicated would be agreeable with them. The memo stated further that the location must be outside the present black-topped and lawn areas as this area is used when equipment is being tested; that the company must be required to replace or remove their equipment if it, at any time, intereferes with the City's communication equipment. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that the City Attorney's office meet with Communications, Fire and Parks staff people in drafting an agreement and it should be comparable with the agreement with KBRO. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated the agreement should be based on square footage and he just wants to be fair on both sides and not charge one group more than another. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Yeadon entered the meeting at this time. CALL FOR BIDS - Site Preparation for Swimming Pool/Senior Citizens-Youth Complex Clerk explained that the architect has a call for bids running in the newspaper for the site preparation in connection with the Swimming Pool/Senior Citizens- Youth Complex. The work to be accomplished generally is the removal of sldewalks, paving, utilities, a comfort station and selected trees. Mr. Gladwell of the architect's firm stated the estimate of cost is $25,000.00. Bids are to be opened October 12, 1977 at ll:00 A.M. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids and declare the sidewalks, paving, utilities, comfort station and trees surplus to the City's needs, bids to be opened Oct. 12, 1977 at ll:00 A.M., carried unanimously. UNION CONTRACT - Firefighters Mayor Jarstad stated he had met with a representative from the labor consultants on the negotiations which are going on for the Fire Dept. and he recommended accepting the Union Contract for the Firefighters. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize signing of the contract with the Firefighters, carried unanimously. CHARTER HOUSE DEVELOPMENT & GLENN L. VOCKRODT LETTER Clerk reported that Mr. Washington had verbally informed the clerk the building was not restricted in height as stated by Mr. Vockrodt's letter. Mr. Washington advised the clerk to inform Mr. Vockrodt to talk to him in the event he wished to follow up on the background of his opinion. GAS SERVICE TO CITY HALL Clerk read letter from Cascade Natural Gas Corp., dated Sept. 19, 1977, attached to which were three copies of an agreement for a higher pressure, delivered to City Hall, greater than the normal delivery pressure. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept agreement and authorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. COMMUNITY THEATRE - LEASEHOLD TAX Clerk read letter from Community Theatre, dated Sept. 26, 1977, which stated the Community Theatre is a non-profit organization formed to promote the Performing Arts in the City of Bremerton; that membership is open to all applicants. The letter gave the background of the Community Theatre. The letter further requested that the state review its ruling making the Community Theatre non-exempt from the provisions of RCW 82.29a.020 and advise them as to the ]ike]ihood of a reversal of this ruling. Commissioner Stewart stated he thinks there is a very good chance there will be a reversal in the ruling on the leasehold tax, but if there isn't, he feels that the City should pay it. Mayor Jarstad commented they should be cautious about making statements until a decision is made one way or the other in regard to a reversal. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not want what happened in other cities to happen in Bremerton; that the City should not take over the Community Theatre; that this is one of the best community theatre buildings in the Northwest and the people are very dedicated. He stated he had talked to all the legislators about this situation already. Mayor Jarstad stated he concurred in all Commissioner Stewart's statements, but if the State gets that word, he knows what their decision will be. He stated he wants the State to make their decision without any help like that from the City. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page four INITIATIVE ORDINANCE 1976 Jesse Smith, 1130 Scott St., asked what has been done about the Initiative Ordinance 1976 and building across lot lines. Commissioner Stewart explained that there will be a vote on this issue on the Nov. 8th ballot and there will also be a court case on Nov. 7, 1977. Mr. Sexton stated he hoped to have some sort of decision on the same date. Clerk reported that he had a receipt for placing a referendum on the Initiative Ordinance 1976 on the Nov. 8, ]977 election ballot from JoAnn Shoemaker, Elec- tion Coordinator. (Resolution No. 1735) Clerk read memo from Planning Director which questioned why the words "platted lot lines"were left out of the ballot title on the referendum being placed on the ballot as opposed to just using "lot lines". Mr. Sexton stated he would discuss this matter with the Planning Director and the memo was given to him. HEARING EXAMINER (Letter from James D. Braman) Clerk presented letter from James D. Braman, dated Sept. 13, 1977, in regard to serving as a part-time hearing examiner. Mayor Jarstad requested that a copy of the letter be given to the commissioners for review. ORDINANCE NO. 3386 - McConkey Right-of-Way Vacation Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE vacating right-of-way on that portion of the alley abutting Lots 1 through 3 and Lots 14 through 16, Block l, Lucy Smith's First Addition, City of Bremerton, Situate in Kitsap County. (Paul McConkey)". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3386 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. INCREASE IN PRISONER MEAL COSTS Clerk read memo to Chief Devery from Capt. Johnson, dated Sept. 27, 1977, which stated that Vernon Jones of Ted's Lunch, who supplies the meals for prisoners has requested an increase per meal from $1.25 to $1.50. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve increase of meals for prisoners from $1.25 to $1.50, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: Stated that there is always a possibility of thefts from parking meters due to the ability of individuals to obtain duplicate keys and he has come across a type of lock and magnetic lock opener that is virtually impossible to duplicate. He has checked with other cities who have gone to this type of lock and they are very happy with it and have stated that their losses from thefts have decreased to the point that they were able to pay off the cost of locks within quite a short period. The lock costs $16.OO and because of his talks with other cities who feel it is worth the cost, he recommended the City Council authorize the equipping of parking meters with these locks. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to call for bids with specifi- cations based on this type of lock and furnish all parking meters with this type oi lock. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to have internal control and have the magnetic key master lock in the hands of possibly the Chief of Police or the City Auditor. Motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation proclaiming Monday, October 3, 1977 as "Universal Children's Day". PUBLIC RECOGNITION Robert A. Coberly, 2225 Eastview, donated a flag for Bachmann Park. He stated he and his wife bought it in Portland and they would like to donate it to the City for Bachmann Park. The commissioners thanked Mr. Coberly and Mayor Jarstad accepted the flag for the City. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page five Clerk read letter from Brian Cohen, Manager of Lighthouse Uniform Co., dated Sept. 22, 1977, requesting that City Council either request their insurance company pay the amount of $220.72 for the broken window and shade at his place of business or that the City pay this amount. Mayor Jarstad commented that he was to talk to Mr. Jandzinski and then to Mr. Sexton to try and get restitution. Mr. Sexton stated that he had gone to mr. Jandzinski and he was told that the suspect had disappeared and there was nothing more the court could do until he was found; that there was a warrant out for his arrest, but that doesn't help Mr. Cohen with his problem. Mr. Stewart stated he felt the City should pay this claim and he asked Mr. Sexton what the City's position is. Mr. Sexton replied that the City has the right to pay this if they so desire. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to pay Mr. Cohen $220.72 for the broken window and shade. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he hoped this did not set a precedent and Commissioner Schoneman stated each case would be based on its own merits. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk read letter from Dale E. Pritchett, 2828 Clare Ave., which requested a Conditional use permit or a lease for a strip of City property 50 ft. wide and 148 ft. long bordering his driveway. The letter stated they wished to use the property as an extension of their front yard and they will keep the weeds cut. Mayor Jarstad told Mrs. Pritchett, who was present, that he thought this was a reasonable request; that this will allow them to utilize that property as an extension of their own property and beautify it. Mrs. Pritchett stated they would clean this portion up and keep the weeds down; that right now it is just a weed patch and an eye-sore. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to issue a ~,:.l .,,~ permit for utilization of this piece of property as designated in their letter, passed unanimously. Mr. Sexton left the meeting at this time and Mr. Sells entered. Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 10:36 A.M. HEARINGS - Bremerton Shoreline Management Program Sinclair Inlet Sewerage Facilities Plan Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearings in the order listed above, carried unanimously. TAPE #117 BREMERTON SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HEARING (A) 1315 Clerk stated he had advertised hearing as required by law. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained that the Bremerton Shoreline Master Program is intended to plan and regulate uses on the shoreline; that Bremerton has been working under a draft program and the City has now come to the stage of final review. He talked about the plan and its goals and discussed what the program attempts to do. The Planning Director, using a Shoreline Master Program dated Sept. 27, 1977, went through the presentation step-by-step and enlarged somewhat on each point. Following the point-by-point presentation, Mr. Attebery talked from a Shoreline Use Compability Chart. He then discussed the exempt uses from the permit procedures. Commissioner Schoneman asked if the proposed waterfront boardwalk would be allowed and Mr. Attebery stated that this would fall under the Parks and Recrea- tion use and could be allowed through a special use permit. Commissioner Schoneman asked under the conservancy designation, if the 1200 ft. of water- front at Jackson Park could be used for construction of a marina and Mr. Attebery stated this would be allowed in that environment with a special use permit. Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, stated that the Shoreline Management Program has one basic purpose and that is to preserve the shorelines or get the best use out ot them so they will be viable for our grandchildren. The one thing that bothers him was where people have built large bulky buildings on the water- front and forever have blocked the view. The program should be very careful to have regulations to control the building height, etc. He stated he felt there should be regulations of building size and lot cover, and specifically in this document regarding the Manette neighborhood he felt the buildings should not be over 21 ft. above grade within 200 ft. of the shore. There should be a set back -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page six of 35 ft. to the building from the shoreline. Presently in residential zones the requirement is 65% open space and should require that and make it mandatory tbat a building cannot cover more than 60% of the width of the lot so people can have view from above. There are many things spoken of in the goals and policies that are not followed up in the regulations; that is one of the comments the State made. There is no mandatory language. He suggested the City should go into an intense workshop and tighten it down and say exactiv what is meant. He said he was not talking about restrictions in commercial zones but in the Manette area. Mayor Jarstad agreed that consideration has to be given for protection of sensitive areas of the shorelines. Richard A. Brown, 3333 Branson Dr., SE, Port Orchard, asked questions concerning set back from the high water and Mr. Attebery cited the provisions of the zoning ordinance as it pertains to R-1. Mr. Attebery stated the Master Program does restrict residences over water except marinas. Mr. Brown asked about the possibility of someone using his property when over 50% needs reconstruction due from the building having been burned. Mr. Attebery stated in terms of a building being destroyed, there is a non-conforming use section that would allow a use which was lawfully there before the adoption of this plan. Clerk read letter dated Sept. 26, 1977 signed by Charles R. Ullock, 1137 Lower Marine Dr., in which he made comments on the proposed program. The comments are available in the letter which is on file in the Planning Office. Mr. Attebery stated many of these comments have been included in the program. He stated he could respond to the comments and the Council could take action today or he could bring them back at the next Council meeting. The next step of the Council would be to send the plan to the Dept. of Ecology for their approval. Mayor Jarstad asked the Planner to take under advisement the comments and come back to the next Council meeting as the City Council should give at ]east a week in order to have an opportunity to review; that these comments should be returned to the City Council with his judgment whether to include or not to include. Mr. Vockrodt stated he would get in touch with Mr. Attebery with more comments. Commissioner Schoneman asked if the Port District had been advised of this hearing and Mr. Attebery stated he had been in touch with Mr. Myers, the Port Manager. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that this hearing be continued until next week, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1977, at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS - Boat Storage Shed and Remodel Police Dept. Area Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids in order ]~sted on agenda, carried unanimously. Boat Storage Shed: Hall's Remodeling, $9,038.60, bid bond enclosed. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bid to committee for evaluation and award at next week's Council Meeting, carried unanimously. Remodel Police Dept. Area: Rim Construction, $18,550.15, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bid to committee for evaluation and award at next week's Council Meeting~ carried unanimously. TAPE #117 SINCLAIR INLET SEWERAGE FACILITIES PLAN HEARING (A) 1970 Clerk stated notice had been given of the hearing by five publications in the newspaper. lie read text of the notice. Bill Dehn~ CH2M Hill Consulting Eng~neer~ stated there will be an opportunity for written comments for two weeks. He stated that additlonal things for consideration in the facilities planning revisions should be sent to Mr. Tracy, Planning Dept. of Kitsap County and they will be considered and responded to. He stated he had sent notices to all citizens that attended committee informational meetings during the process. Mr. Dehn gave the reasons for the planning which he said was being given under Federal direction; that they offered to reimburse the cost of the studies -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page seven apparently 75% Federal grants, 15% State and the remaining 10% for planning studies to be paid by local agencies themselves. Mr. Dehn spoke for nearly an hour using a flip chart. From the flip chart, he discussed at some length (l) limits of planning area, (2) present sewage treatment plants, (3) existing sewage conditions, (4) future growth, and (5) discharge strategies. He also discussed Transmlssion Treatment Alternatives and Locations which indicated locations of plants. tie spoke of the alternates that have been studied and discussed the alternate that from the studies made he believed was the best for the sewage treatment for the whole area. He discussed costs and environmental impacts. Stated that Alternate No. 3 had been selected. One of the reasons is lower local cost with the same results as far as treat- ment and discharge is concerned. He stated he had spent from seven to nine months with various agencies who would be involved. He discussed the proposal of Port Orchard and Retsil to enter into an agreement for their sewage treatment facilities construction. Mr. DeHn showed a chart that set out the Bremerton sewer system, improvements and discussed seepage. He mentioned that infiltration and inflow would not be a part of the program because it is not cost effective to remove the I&I; that no further work is in the plan to correct this situation. He stated also the major improvement is a cross-town interceptor which will connect the former Manette treatment plant to the Charleston treatment plant. Stated that the peak load (combined overflow) will be vastly reduced in the Charleston area. Stated there would need to be some further pumping facilities in the Oyster Bay area and mentioned that the Pine Road area will be improved sometime this year with a by-pass line which will go directly to the Manette treatment plant. Mr. Dehn then showed a layout of the Charleston plant when approved. The expanded facility will require the acquisition of the property north of the plant. The plant is laid out so it can be expanded another 50% beyond the needs of the year 2000. Mr. Dehn talked about the filter process and that two forest owners were interested in obtaining the sludge for fertilizing their forest lands. This would reduce the cost and the maintenance costs in the Charleston plant. He then gave the Bremerton cost summary, including the cost factors for con- struction and maintenance and operation. He gave, in addition to the present costs~ the figures for the inflated costs. He stated this total inflated cost would be about 20 million dollars, 90% would come from outside agencies and 10% from local agencies. Also stated the household rate would approximately double what it is today and would range between $5.00 and $6.00 per month. He reported that Bremerton would be funded in the next fiscal grant year. He stated that the Navy will have to pay its share of its facilities and it is estimated that out of the 20 million dollars, about 1.1 million dollars will be related to the Navy. Mr. Dehn continued with the flip chart and showed the areas of Port Orchard and Retsil, the layout of the plant at Retsil and gave cost summary. He talked about the Port Orchard interceptor which will required approximately $564,000.00; gave costs regarding the capital improvements and stated the monthly household charge would be from $9.00 to $10.00 per month. Gave some cost summaries concerning the Kitsap County Sewer District No. 5; stated the Household rate would be from $8.25 to $9.25 per month. Mr. Dehn discussed the Manchester sewer system improvement and showed the lay- out and cost factors stating that the monthly household cost would be from $11.OO to $12.O0. He discussed environmental impacts of the facilities, both short-term and long-term. Meeting recessed from 12:05 P.M. until 12:16 P.M. Mr. Dehn continued with discussing project schedules and construction schedules. He stated he hoped to have the plan approved and completed and final.plans available before the end of the year. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page eight He displayed the third volume called the Sewer System Evaluation Survey. He then discussed in more detail the construction schedule. Commissioner Schoneman asked about the service to the Gorst area which he understood would be coming into Bremerton rather than Port Orchard. Mr. Dehn then discussed the service areas including Bremerton, Gorst and areas surrounding except Erlands Point and illahee would not be in this service area. Erlands Point and Illahee will be going through the County's new facility at Keyport. Stated it would cost about $650,000.00 to install interceptor sewer to the Charleston sewer system from Gorst and that area would have to decide and come up with a local improvement district, etc. Commissioner Schoneman asked the approximate areas to the west of Gorst and Mr. Dehn stated the only area would be Gorst and this would limit the number of connections to the system. Commis- sioner Stewart stated these would be Bremerton customers and he did not wish to get involved with metering sewage. County Commissioner Gene Lobe stated he hoped the time schedules are all right and appreciated the opportunity to cooperate with the City on this plan. He hoped that the trunk line will be included in the sewage facilities plan. The County will have to pick up the cost of construction, etc. Stated he would l~ke to make this part (Gorst) of the Charleston plant so they will be eligible for funding and there are no objections to running the customers through the Bremerton system. The charge would be the same as everyone else unless there can be shown there is a difference in the cost. He stated the sewage plan has been discussed and the County would work with the cost to the people on an LID. Stated further the County has not formed a district but they have had meetings on it. Richard A. Brown, 3333 Branson Dr. SE, Port Orchard, stated that in Sewer District No. 5, they are faced with an ecological disaster and they have bad problems of various kinds. Stated there are 1158 residential units in District No. 5 and there is a need for additional population study. He stated they will have to get on the list and start now or will have to face a "no growth policy" because of the outflow of sewage dumping too much sewage in the water. He said that District No. 5 should be reinstated and he was going to a meeting in Olympia on the 30th. Joe Weige], Environmentalist with the Health Dept., stated the question that he raised in his letter is concerning the Gorst area. Stated the Gorst interceptor should be included in the grant application; that it is badly needed. Discussed septic tank failures ~n the last five years and they definitely need sewers at Gorst. Frank Randall, County Sewer Facilities Coordinator, stated the people of Gorst would have to pay local collection costs in addition to the $650,000.00 transmis. Commissioner Schoneman spoke of the Gorst area as being one of the greatest water collectors and everything should be done to include this in the overall program; that the City has just concluded construction o~ another well and it is one of Bremerton's big producers. Stated he would l~ke to maintain this area free from pollution. This concluded the morning session of the hearing held before the City Council and it was announced that Mr. Dehn would conclude the second portion of bis hearing at 7:30 P.M., which time has been requested by citizens. BYLLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 0597 to 0600 inclusive in the amount of $114.57 and vouchers 00604 to 00694 inclusive in the amount of $78,29].88, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Stated that the request of the City Council at last week's meeting for him to determine the possibility of retaining existing rest~oom facility at Eastpark; -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 1977 Page nine that he had Mr. Waring go out and give it a good examination and check over the old plans which were used in the construction in 1971. Mr. Waring stated the possibility of moving is the same as could be done if it were a house. The cost of construction in 1971 was approximately $12,000.00. Present replace- ment cost would be about $20,000.00. He noted that it is on a concrete slab about four inches deep, but it has large beams around the perimeter and across the center. He stated he thought there is a good chance it could be moved. The cost of moving would probably be six to seven thousand dollars; the porch would have to come off and the total cost in moving it would be about $10,000.00 if not taken too far. Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad discussed the possibility of the swimming pool restrooms being available. Mayor Jarstad stated the swimming pool would take care of restrooms and he stated that one of the concerns is to have the work done and a payroll begun within 90 days; that the work of site clearing would be about $25,000.00 and this qualified for the beginning of the project. Stated Mr. Rich had evaluated the restroom facility and stated it should be torn down. Mayor Jarstad stated the action taken by the Council in the call for bids should be let go on its course and that he thought the council should allow the Harry Rich proposal to take precedence and go ahead. 2. Had four water main breaks last week. Gave locations and the times the water was shut off. One on Pine Rd. at 8:00 A.M. SeFL, 19th. Water off for approximately 2 1/2 hrs. Probable cause was bad bedding. Bridle Vale was caused by the Gas Co. whose equipment ran into the pipe. This was taken care of in an hour and 15 minutes. The third was on National Ave. on Sept. 21st. The line runs down through Navy Yard Highway at Gorst and took four hours to repair. It was an eight-inch cast iron pipe. Probable cause electrolysis. 3. In connection with past history, this year is Bremerton's 60th year of ownership of the Bremerton water system. It was purchased in 1917. Originally purchased for $225,000.00 and the net value is now over seven million dollars. COMMUNITY SERVICES DAY CARE CENTER Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated Sept. 27, 1977, which stated the DSHS approval has been received to award the construction contract to Cleaver Construction Co. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize City Clerk to finalize the necessary documents for contract award to Cleaver Construction Co., carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:50 P.M. G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -9-