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OCT - 3 1978
CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
September 26, 1978 COUNCIl
APPROVED
//141 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
922 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, with
Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner
Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives
of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Rev. Glen Soule of the Manette Community Church.
MAX MEIGS
Mayor Jarstad stated he had visited with Max Meigs last night and Max continues
to be optimistic. He stated Max has so much courage and he works hard at his
therapy and exercises.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER .19~ 1978
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
David J. Lahti, Street Dept., Serviceman I, 9/29/78.
Gerald Kornish, Engineering, Engineering Aide I, 9/22/78.
Jesse Kam-Ping Li, Engineering, Extra Help, 9/21/78.
Steven Cochran, Engineering, Extra Help, 9/21/78.
David Burrows, Water Supply, Extra Help, 9/20/78.
Floyd Donald Deitch, Fire Dept., Lieutenant, 9/9/78.
Parks & Recreation: Cheryl Carpenter, Cashier; Ann Johnson, Manager; Patricia
Jose, Swim Instructor; Glen Screws, Lifeguard; Karen Thorsen, Lifeguard; and
Katrina Walters, Swim Instructor, 9/18/78.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve separations, carried
unanimously. !'
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Rebecca S. McMichael, Extra Help, Garage, $3.50 per hr., 10/2/78.
Sandra K. Brilinski, Wastewater, Office Asst. I, $3.74 per hr., 9/25/78.
Constance June Griffith, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 9/25/78.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Frances L. Davey, Parks & Recreation, Dept. Secretary, 6B to 6C, $5.16 to $5.30
per br., 10/5/78.
Barbara L. Beahm, Clerk, Dept. Secretary, 6B to 6C, $5.16 to $5.30 per hr.,
10/4/78.
Joseph Hoopili, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman I CETA #4553, $5.O1 to $5.16 per
hr., 10/3/78.
John Lentz, Street Dept., Serviceman Sr. to Foreman, $7.49 to $8.64 per hr.,
9/18/78, provisional for 60 days.
Walter Tom Steele, Jr., Parks & Recreation, Serviceman I CETA #4419, $5.O1 to
$5.16 per hr., 10/3/78.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Salary Fund, G~oss Payroll for period 9/4/78 thru 9/17/78, $217,927.46 and
Claim Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $6,562.70, audited by
John Ross.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers, carried
unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Paul L. Browning, unknown amount. Claim stated his television set went out when
there was a power outage and the power outage occurred due to Water Dept. felling
of tree into power line. Clerk stated a copy had been sent to the insurance compan,
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LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Taxicab Driver's License: Tony Cupic, approved by Sgt.. Maves for Chief of Police.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve taxicab driver's
license application, carried unanimously.
Dancing & Entertainment and Music Machine for Michael's Restaurant, approved by
Asst. Chief of Police Kvistad.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve dancing & entertainment
license and music machine license, carried unanimously.
PURCHASE OF TWO-WAY RADIOS UNDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT
Clerk presented requisitions from Water Dept. and Street Dept. for the purchase
of two-way radios and related items under Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the County of Skamania. She stated the cost will be approximately
$6,200.00. Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to discuss this purchase
with Dave Patmon.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to waive bid call~.and purchase two-
way radios and enter into Agreement with Skamania County, subject to review with
Mr. Patmon, carried unanimously.
KITSAP DAY CARE CENTER
Clerk presented claim from Malcolm Campbell for the Kitsap Day Care Center in the
amount of $1,523.90. Clerk stated there were some additional architectural fees
that the City Auditor had questioned and she asked for direction from the Council
regarding payment of these fees. Discussion was held and Mayor Jarstad requested
that a report be obtained from Mr. Theroux, Grants Administrator, as well as an
opinion from the City Attorney.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - Boat Shed (Hall's Remodeling)
Clerk presented Change Order No. 1 from Hall's Remodeling to install footings
under slab of t~e boat shed in the amount of $390.00. Commissioner Swanson stated
he felt the Fire Dept. should approve the change order prior to approval from
the City Council. He requested that it be sent to the Fire Dept. for review.
MUNICIPAL COURT UNEXPENDED 1978 BALANCE
Clerk read letter from Municipal Court, dated Sept. 25, 1978, which requested
that any monies left at the end of the 1978 Municipal Court budget be trans-
ferred to the 1979 Municipal Court budget Capital Outlay for the leasing of
the court IBM computer systems tentatively scheduled for installation in Jan.,
1979. Clerk then read memo from City Auditor, dated Sept. 25, 1978, which
stated this could be done only if the material or equipment is on order. Commis-
sioner Stewart recommended that the request be approved and the money be trans-
ferred. He stated it will be a savings for the court off~ce.
RAISE IN TAXICAB RATES
Clerk read letter from Arrow Cab Co. which requested that cab rates be raised
from $1.OO flag drop to $1.10 and the mileage from 90¢ per mile to $1.O0 per
mile. Jim Leyde was present and he concurred with Mr. Maesner's request.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve raising taxicab
rates as stated above, carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ESCROW AGREEMENT - Self-Insurance Prosram
Clerk presented a special escrow agreement between the City and Rainier Bank,
Bremerton Branch. She stated that the $1OO,OO0.OO bond which is necessary for
the self-insurWnce program cannot be obtained in time to meet the deadline and
this amount is being put in escrow until the bond comes.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Escrow Agreement and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the~City, carried unanimously.
SONS OF NORWAY PARKING
Clerk read letter from Robert Green, d~ted Sept. 19, 1978, which requested that
a variance to Chapter VII of the Zoning Ordinance concerning parking requirements
be granted and the City continue to allow the Sons of Norway to utilize Roosevelt
Field parking lot to satisfy their parking requirements; that the Sons of Norway
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are planning an addition and remodeling of their Lodge, but the changes are
not intended to increase the capacity of the bui]iding. -Clerk explained the
request for variance has been continued at the Planning Commission until the
Sons of Norway obtain a written agreement to allow utilization of Roosevelt
Field parking lot. Mayor Oarstad stated he did not see any problem with this
request as long as the current floor space of the Lodge is not changed.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that parking for the Sons of
Norway be made available for their current floor space only, carried unanimously.
MARINE DRIVE WATER MAIN - Work Force Account
Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Sept. 25, 1978, which requested
that City Council waive bid call and authorize Water Dept. to install approximately
1,1OO ft. of 8 in. ductile iron pipe to replace a water main located on Marine
Dr., at an estimated cost of $13,244.83.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve work force account for
installation of 8 in. ductile iron pipe as stated above, carried unanimously.
DROUGHT RELIEF PROJECT - Audit Proposal
Clerk read letter from State Auditor, dated Sept. 20, 1978. She explained that
the City is required to have an audit of the drought funds and the State will
charge a maximum of $2,020.40.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize $2,020.40 and enter
into an agreement for the State audit, carried unanimously.
AUCTION AGREEMENT - Stokes Auction Service
Clerk presented an agreement between the City and Stokes Auction Service for an
auction of surplus items,~to be held~Nov. 4,~1978.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve agreement with Stokes Auction
Service contingent upon approval by City Attorney, carried unanimously.
CETA SUBGRANTS
Clerk presented the following C~TA subgrants: No. 96-OO2-SPN, Title VI, Grant
No. 53-7-055-37 in the amount of $6,456.00; No. 92-002, Title II, Grant No.
53-7-O32-21 in the amount of $2,487.00; and No. 96-002, Title VI, Grant No.
53-7-055-37 in the amount of $62,673.00.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve CETA Subgrants as
stated above, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3465 - Residential Parkin8 Permit System
Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3437, Section
V, relating to the designation process for establishing a residential parking
permit system for residential neighborhoods".
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3465 on second
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner
Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Electrical Code
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3265 relating
to the Electrical Code".
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart~ Yes;
Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE~ FIRS~ READING - Uniform Mechanical Code~ 1976 Edition
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3171, §1, codified
as BMC 17.48.O10 and Adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 Edition".
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart,
Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE~ FIRST READING - Islam Chanse in Land Use Restrictions
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the Land Use Restrictions
adopted by<iOrdinance No. 3251 (Islam)".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve ordinance on first
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Conunissioner
Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1781 - Format for Report£ng of Injuries to City Employees
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION to establish a standard format for the reporting of
injuries to City employees".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1781,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad~ Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner
Swanson, Yes.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to
vouchers 06478 thru 06551 inclusive in the amount of $101,690.29 and voucher
6473 in the amount of $12,364.15, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 9:40 A.M. until 10:05 A.M.
EXPLANATION OF CETA PROGRAM
Doug Booth was present to explain the new CETA laws. He stated the current
subgrant ends on Sept. 30, 1978 and the new law will take effect after that;
that he is not sure what the new programs will look like at that time. Mr.
Booth discussed the process now from Council approval~through receipt of CETA
money. He stated that the new process will include a Notice of Fund Availability
which wil! be sent to the cities. He stated there should be less modification
under this new plan. Mayor Jarstad asked for an explanation of the possibility
of having the money limited for the amount of monthly salaries. Mr. Booth
stated that the new law begins Jan. 1, 1979 and Title II and Title VI funds will
be affected. He stated that under Title II, the City cannot fund beyond the
mmount of money allocated for a position so they must fill positions for that
salary range only. Title VI can be paid up to 120% of the set maximum. He
stated further that in the House version of the bill, they want a mandated
available wage of $7,000.00 a year and if this occurs, minimum wage jobs only
will be funded. In the Senate version, all current participants are grandfathered
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
Discussed the Washington Finance Officers' Association Meeting he attended last
week and stated that he felt it was a very productive seminar. He stated he
obtained good information regarding the Jensen Water District.
Commissioner Swanson:
Read a thank you note written to the Water Dept. thanking them for doing such
a good job repairing a water line ~d cleaning up afterwards. He stated he is
very proud to have men like this working in his department.
Asst. City Attorney.~McCluskey:
Discussed several lawsuits ~n'whi~h the City:has been involved and stated the
outcomes were favorable to the City.
City Clerk Mandio:
Stated she feels the Washington Finance Officers' Association Seminar was very
worthwhile.
Mayor Jarstad:
Discussed the 1979 budget and stated the City Treasurer is working on.the budget
inputs from the City departments. He.stated the Council has a difficult job
ahead to finalize a balanced budget for 1979.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 A.M.
KA~I~LEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk
Approved:
K. JAR'STA~ Mayor -4-