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CITY COMMiSSI~NERS' MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 1978
TAPE #135 Regular meeting oE the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 1667 was held in the Council Chambers at City ltall, 239 Fourth Street, on Monday,
June 12, 1978 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, ConmHssiouer Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City
Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Mayor Jarstad.
M1NUTES OF JUNE 6, 1978
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circu-
lated, carried unanimously.
SEPARATION
Kristine A. Bentley, Treasurer's Office, Office Asst. II1, 7/7/78.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separation, carried
unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Parks & Recreation:
William Sloan Sturgeon, Extra Labor, $3.50 per hr., 6/19/78.
Cheryl A. Carpenter, Swim Pool Cashier, $3.25 per br., 6/15/78.
Maria Sue Morey, Part-time Playleader, $2.95 per hr., 6/22/78.
Katrina Anne Walters, Swim Instructor, $2.85 per hr., 6/15/78.
Robert E. Varley, Playleader, $2.75 per hr., 6/22/78.
Karen Thorsen, Lifeguard, $3.50 per hr., 6/15/78.
Jane Marie Shiers, Playleader, $2.95 per hr., 6/22/78.
Ann Marie Johnson, Swimming Pool Manager, $5.00 per hr., 6/15/78.
Charles }luhta, Extra Labor, $4.00 per hr., 6/19/78.
William Hobaugb, Playleader, $2.95 per hr., 6/22/78.
Ronald J. Anderson, Part-time Playleader, $2.95 per hr., 6/22/78.
Sheree Crosier, Lifeguard, $3.50 per hr., 6/15/78.
Neal Alan Gresley, Part-time Swim Instructor, $3.50 per hr., 6/!5/78.
~athleen Lauzen, Part-time Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 6/26/78.
Glen Randall Screws, Lifeguard, $2.85 per hr., 6/15/78.
Street Dept:
Stephen Craig Henderson, Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/19/78.
Scott T. Sampson, Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/12/78.
Donnie Curtis McGill, Summer Help, $3.50 per hr., 6/19/78.
Steven Dale Beahm, Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/19/78.
Wastewater Dept:
Bruce Allan Berkimer, Extra Labor, Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/12/78.
Christopher L. Mottner, Extra Labor, Summer ttelp, $3.00 per hr., 6/I2/78.
Water Distribution:
Joel D.'Patmon, Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/19/78.
Fred S. Reinke, Summer Iielp, $3.00 per hr., 6/19/~8.
Garage:
David Edward Garinger, Extra llelp, $4.50 per hr., 6/12/78.
Brent Edward Turner, Part-time Help, $4.50 per hr., 6/12/78.
Fire Dept:
John L. Hawkins, Firefighter/rate-probational, $4.96 per hr., 6/11/78, CETA ff4276.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of emptoyment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGE OF PAY STATUS & CHANGE OF STATUS
Harry Singer, Street Dept., Asst. Street Superintendent, $7.63 per hr. to $9.51
per hr. , 6/12/78.
Thomas Mark Ellington, Fire Dept., CETA Phase VI to CSE, no change in pay.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve change of pay status and
change of status~ carried unanimously.
CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
June 12, 1978
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[UDGET APPROPRIATION
Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated June 9, 1978, which requested
appropriation of $7,400.00 to the salary and wages within the Accounting
Dept. budget; that this increase will enable the Accounting Dept. to main-
tain a full time staff programmer lot the remainder of 1978.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve appropriation of
$7,400.00 to the salary and wages in the Accounting Dept., carried unanimously.
TAXICAB DRIVERS' LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Robert Allen Maesner, approved by Capt. Cundif[ for Chief of Police.
James A. Smltb, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve applications for
taxicab drivers' licenses, carried unanimously.
AMUSEMENT RIDES L]CENSE APPLICATION
Ralph Meeker, amusement rides at Value Giant, June 6 - June 25, 1978, approved
by Asst. Chief of Police Kvistad.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve license application for
amusement rides, carried unanimously.
CALI~ FOR BIDS - Stove, Diesel and Fuel Oil for 1978
Clerk presented requisition from Asst. Puchasing Agent for Stove, Diesel and
Fuel Oil for 1978.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids for
stove, diesel and fuel oil for 1978, carried unanimously.
MOVABLE BULKREAD
Clerk read letter from William M. Smith, dated June 8, 1978, which expressed
appreciation for having the bid awarded to William M. Smith and Associates.
BID AWARD - Mower, Tractor and Tiller (Parks Dept.)
Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated June 7, 1978, which recommended
that bid for mower, tractor and tiller be awarded to Caldwell Trading Pose.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to award bid to Caldwel] T~ading
Post in the amount of $5,209.28, as low bidder, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Salt Machine and Sanders (Street Dept.)
Clerk read memo from Street Dept. Foreman, dated June 7, 1978, which reconmel~ded
that bid for salt machine and sanders be awarded to Sah]berg Equipment, Inc.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Sablberg Equip-
ment, Inc. as low bidder, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Paving Materials (Engineering)
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 7, 1978, which recommended that
bid be awarded to Ace Paving Co., Inc. for paving materials.
'Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Ace Paving Co.,
Inc. in the amount of $93,975.00, as low bidder, carried unanimously.
TITLE REPORTS AND APPRAISALS - lltb & Callow and 6th & Naval
'Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 8, 1978, which requested permissiom
to obtain title reports from Chicago Title and appraisals from Richards and
Associates for the Ilth & Callow and 6th & Naval projects.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve obtaining title reports and
appraisals as stated above, carried unanimously.
FY 1979 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
Clerk read memo lrom Planning Director, dated June 8,. 1978, attached to which
were two FY 1979 Coastal Zone Management Contracts.
............ ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept contract for 1979
Coastal Zone Management and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the
City, carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
June 12, 1978
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SHORELINE [~STER PROGRAM AMENDMENT (Letter from Senator Walgren)
Clerk read letter from Senator Walgren, addressed to Mr. Mack, Supervisor of
Shoreline Divislon of Dept. o~ Ecology, dated June 7, 1978, requesting that
they review the amendments to the Bremerton Shoreline Master Program as soon
as possible. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's o~ice.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - A. H. Parker
Clerk read memo ~rom City Engineer, dated May 24, 1978, attached to which was
an application for an Outside Utility Agreement for Parker Lumber Co. The memo
recommended approval.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve Outside Utility
Agreement with Parker Lumber Co., carried unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Crest Investors
Clerk presented an Outside Utility Agreement from Crest Investors.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Outside Utlity
Agreement with Crest Investors, carried unanimously.
PROPOSED MARINA AT NAb PARK
Clerk presented a letter in opposition to the proposed marina at NAb Park.
This letter is on file in the City Clerk~s office.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to
vouchers 4813 thru 4817 inclusive in the amoutn of $45,947.82 and vouchers
04820 thru 04908 inclusive in the amount of $38,947.24, audited by John Ross,
carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 9:30 A.M. until 10:OO A.M.
COt~IMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
I. He suggested that City Council not hear rezone hearings if they have been
denied by the Planning Commission unless the applicant appeals. Mr. Attebery
stated that other cities do this and Commissioner Stewart stated he would like
to streamline the hearing process.
2. He also suggested that anyone applying for a rezone get concurrence fronl
the residents in the neighborhood before it can be heard. Mayor Jarstad stated
that neighbors should not be allowed to control a person's property rights. A
lengthy discussion followed regarding a hearing examiner system and it was the
consensus of the Commissioners to discuss this further at a later date.
3. Stated he had received a letter from First Washington Corp. regarding removal
of parking meters in downtown Bremerton. He stated the removal of the parking
meters could result in insufficient funds being available to cover costs of
parking 'system operacions and debt payments on the bonds; that until the bonds
are callable in 1985, there is no way the parking met~ers can be removed.
4. Stated an engineer is golng to talk to Am Costello about an air conditionlug
unit for City Hall on Tuesday.
5. Stated he had a conference with Cardiner Engineering regarding a rate study
for water and sewer; that it will cost the City $12,OOO.O0 and they will have the
job done in 90 days.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to enter into a contract with Cardiner
Engineering for a rate study for water and sewer. tinder discussion: Mr. Root,
C~ty Engineer, stated hc would llke to have more than one firm give an estimate.
A lengthy discusslon followed and Mr. Root suggested asking R. W. Beck & Associates
to come over and d~scuss this with Commissioner Stewart. Conmjssioner Stewart
stated he had no objection to getting more estimates. Question was not called
and motion died.
6- Stated he feels an industrial engineer should be hired to do a method study
of all departments in tile City to see if a better job can be done. He stated
there are many areas where improvements could be made and he wants to use the
most modern ways to do a job. He spoke of the automatic transfer system and
stated that nobody has lost a job because o[ improved productivity; that he does
not approve of featherbedding.
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CITY COMMISSIONERS' M1NDTES
June 12, 1978
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Commissioner Swanson:
1. Stated he received a letter from the Dept. of Social & Health Services
which stated a Certificate ol Competency was awarded to Wayne ltamilton and
Cedric tlayes as Water Specialists ]1.
2. He presented a Work Force Account from Wastewater to replace pumps in
Pump Station 35 at Park and Burwell. Mr. Root stated ti~at Pump Station 35
does not belong to the City; that it still belongs to the Navy. Ne stated
the agreement shows that the Navy would install the pumps but the City would
maintain them; and the Navy has never transferred ownership to the City. A
discussion followed and Mr. Root stated there will be a meeting Thursday and
he will discuss this item at that time.
3. He stated two petitions for preferential parking have been received.
tIEARINCS - Bremerton School District IO0-C Rezone and Brandt Rezone
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order
listed above, carried unanimously.
TAPE #135 BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IOO-C REZONE
(A) 2160 Clerk stated the hearing tlad been advertised, posted and letters of notifica-
tion sent to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission
Resolution No. 467 recommending approval of rezone from R-I to M. She then
read letter from Russell B. Swartz, Corporate Secretary and Director to Madrona
Estates Apartments & Madrona Inn Motel, in opposition to the rezone. She stated
there were 19 advisory ballots sent, 10 returned with 2 disagreeing and 8
agreeing.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated this is a request for rezone from R-1
to Manufacturing and the purpose is to recycle old school building into a
warehouse, food services kitchen, school maintenance shops, and perhaps adding
auto and bus shops later. tie used a colored sketch and explained the area
is surrounded by commercial activity. He stated the existing structure will
be remodeled and a small addition made to the west side of the building for the
food service area, warehouse, machine shop and cabinet shop. Comprehensive
Plan shows the area as light industrial use.
No one was present to speak either for or against the proposed rezone.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendation of
Planning Commission and approve fezone from R-1 to Manufacturing, carried
unanimously.
T~nE #135 BRANDT REZONE
(A) 2244 Clerk stated the hearing had been published, posted and letters of notification
sent to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No.
468 recommending denial of rezone from R-1 to R-2. She stated 27 advisory ballots
were sent, with i1 returned, I ~greeing and 10 disagreeing.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, spoke of the proposed rezone using a colored
sketch a~{d site plan. He stated the request is to develop a four-p]ex and also
to improve the existing rundowo area. He stated land use to the south and east
is educational, the north and west is single family residential; that the compre-
hensive plan indicates this property to be developed as a school complex. He
read staff comments and stated this property was before City Council two years
ago for a larger apartment complex and it was denied at that time.
PROPONENT:
Jim Benson stated he was the applicant witt~ Clitford Brandt and they are requesting
a continuance of this hearing in order to discuss the proposal with the neighbors.
Me stated two duplexes could be placed on the ~roperty, but he teeIs a four-plex
is the only feasible thing to put in there. Commissioner Stewart asked how long
a continuance he wanted and Mr. Benson stated approximately 30 days.
OPPONENTS:
Leo Perry, 1515 tllgh, stated he is opposed to the rezone but he agreed that a
meeting wlth the neighbors wotlld be a good thing.
CITY COMMISSIONERS' FIINUTES
June 12, 1978
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Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to continue hearing until July 11,
1978 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS (continued)
Mayor Jarstad:
1. Stated there is an opening on the Planning Commission and asked that any
citizen who might want to serve on the Planning Commission submit his or her
name for consideration.
2. This week the Council will be attending the annual AWC Convention in
Yakima.
3. Met with Governor Ray last Tuesday evening and it was well attended.
stated mayors and council people from Bellingham, Auburn, Oak Harbor, Vancouver,
Tacoma, Yakima, Spokane and Richland artended and it was a good cross section
of representatives from the State of Washington. He stated the governor will
be addressing the AWC Convention at a luncheon on Wednesday.
4. He spoke of Proposition 13 that was passed in California and stated many
services will be cut because of this.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
James Skirving, 7000 Werner Rd.., stated Mr. Costello has said he will shut the
job down on Werner Rd. lie stated be has met with Mr. Moore and Mr. Horton and
he is willing to put a 750 gpm pump in as atemporary measure. He stated that
is the minimum he can put in without creating a disturbance with the rest of
the iine. Commissioner Swanson reminded Mr. Sklrving that he had agreed to
install a 750 gpm pump along with a sprinkler system and neither has beem done.
Mr. Skirving stated there is no water ~or the sprinkler system. A lengthy
discussion followed regarding the pump and the sprinkler system and Commissioner
Swanson stated a workable and acceptable interim solution was set up by Mr.
Horton and Mr. Moore to install a 750 gpm pump and a sprinkler system within
30 days and Mr. Skirving has gone 65 days now without complying. Mr. Skirving
stated he needed approval from the Water Dept. to order the pump.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk
Approved:
Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor
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