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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 1978
TAPE #135 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 884 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
June 6, 1978 at 9:00 A.M., 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.
MINUTES OF MAY 30, 1978
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circu-
lated, carried unanimously.
SEPARATION
Jacquellne Morris, Planning Dept., Extra Labor, 5/26/78.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separation, carried
unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Gerald Wayne Arnall, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman I, $5.O1 per hr.~ CETA #4718,6/1/7.
Leigh Andrew Thompson, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman I, $5.O1 per hr., CETA
#4719, 6/1/78.
Ramona Lynn Grochala, Wastewater, Office Asst. I, $3.74 per hr., 6/5/78, CETA 4687.
Kenneth F. Bautista, Planning Dept., Extra Labor-Dra~tsperson, $3.75 per hr.,
5/30/78.
Thomas Alan Ainslie, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, $6.94 per hr., 6/5/78.
John Austin, Engineering, Extra Help, $2.75 per hr., 5/30/78.
Kellyerie I. hems, Water Office (outside), Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/19/78.
Thomas D. Proteau, Water Office (outside), Summer Help, $3.00 per hr., 6/19/78.
Motlon by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGE OF PAY STATUS
Marty Lindberg, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $2.65 to $2.85 per hr., 6/1/78.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve change of pay status,
carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCtlERS
Salary Fund, Gross payroll for period 5/15/78 thru 5/28/78, $178,683.66; and
Claim Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $6,276.45, audited by
John Ross.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers, carried
unanimously.
SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - .Jay C. Boger
Clerk presented a Summons & Complaint regarding a suit filed by Jay C. Boger.
Clerk stated a copy had been sent to the City Attorney and a copy will be sent
to the insurance company.
WATER ANALYSIS FEE
Clerk presented requisition for current annual water analysis fee in the amount
of $3,300.00. She then read letter from Health Dept. which stated the fee is
due by July 1, 1978.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve payment of $3,300.00 to
the Health Dept. for annual water analysis~ carried unanimously.
BOAT SHED
Clerk read memo from Building Dept., dated June 2, 1978, which stated the ~oat
~hed has been completed except door frames have not been secured with bolts.
The memo suggested that no payment be made until this item is corrected.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF ASST. STREET SUPERINTENDENT POSITION
Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated June 2, 1978, which requested
that the position of Asst. Street Superintendent be re-established and Civil
Service Commission be authorized and instructed to establish a position descrip-
tion.
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Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to re-establish the position of
Asst. Street Superintendent and refer to Civil Service Commission to establish
a position description, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - Board & Impound Fee on Redemption of Horses, Cows, etc.
Clerk read letter from Humane Society, dated June 1, ]978, which stated they
would like to propose a change in Ordinance No. 2458, Section 8, concerning
the amount of board and impound fee on the redemption of horses, cows, goats
or other domestic animals. Clerk reported that redemption fee is now $1.50
and they want it changed to $5.00; impound fee is now $3.00 and they want it
changed to $10.OO; and transportation fee is now $7.50 and they want it changed
to $10.00.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve amendment and refer
to City Attorney's office for preparation of amending ordinance, carried unanimously.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
Clerk read memo from Building Dept., dated May 22, 1978, which stated the rules
governing handicapped parking are confusing; that the Building Dept. would be
willing to meet and give any help they could to further the program. Attached
to the memo was a copy of regulations for barrier-free facilities, dated Oct.
1, 1976. Clerk presented a letter from Olympic College, dated May 24, 1978,
attached to which was a copy of the Olympic College Handicap Advisory Committee's
report regarding physical access to Olympic College. She also presented a
letter from Warren Colebank regarding this same subject. Discussion was held
regarding the streets at Olympic College and the question of vacating these
streets. Commissioner Swanson stated the college is working on a revised
comprehensive plan with som~ changes and thing~ they would like to consider
and some new approaches to that area.
COMPUTER PROCESSING - Health Dept.
Clerk read letter from Health Dept., dated June 1, 1978, which stated they
agreed to charges of 5¢ per card for keypunching and $35.00 per hr. for computer
run, plus a 10% contingency for increased costs for the computer processing of
their food service permits.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve agreement with Health
Dept. to do computer service work, based on the fees listed above, carried
unanimously.
I~E TAHUYEH PROPERTY
Clerk reported that it will cost between $2,000 and $3,000 for the appraisal
of the Lake Tahoyeh property, because of the size of the property and the fact
that it is three parcels. She stated a market study could be done at a much
lower price and this would give the City an approximate value of the property-
Discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad stated he did not know if it was wise at
this po.int in time to dispose of the property; that the value will go up at the
rate of 10% to 15% a year and ~t is a good investment for the City. Commissioner
Stewart suggested leasing the property. Commissioner Swanson stated he gets
frequent complaints from the property owners in the area about parties and 4-wheel
driving; that garbage is dumped on the property. He stated it constitutes .a
cost to the City to maintain this property and there is no return on it. He
stated he thinks there is a limit as to how long the City should hold onto this
property; that he doesn't feel the City should be in the speculation business.
Discussion was held regarding teasing the property and Commissioner Swanson
stated it would ba an ideal location for a trailer park or campground. Clerk
stated a market study could be done for approximately $200.00.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pursue a market study on the Lake
Tahuyeh property, carried unanimously.
NAVY WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASE
Clerk read Statement of Navy's Position City of Bremerton Water and Sewer Rate
Increase which offered a 26.6% rate increase on sewage rates and 13% increase
on water rates.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept this rate increase on a
tentative basis and reneg~tiate with tho Navy after a study is done by an
engineering firm on the cost analysis of the system~ carried unanimously.
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Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to negotiate with an engineering
firm to do a cost analysis of the water and sewer system. Under discussion:
Commissioner Stewart stated this should not cost over $10,OOO.OO. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad stated a rate increase of approximately 10% should be evaluated
at this time. Commissioner Swanson agreed that some kind of increase should
be rcv{ewe~ bu~ stated he would like to wait two more weeks so he has time to
study it f~rther. Commissioner Stewart stated be did not like a percentage
increase; that he thinks an increase of cubic feet makes more sense. Re stated
an increase should be made, especially for industrial users; that any increase
now would be temporary and when the proposals are presented, all the rates will
be raised.
ZORIC/ABILLE MATTER
Gerry Thornburgh reported that the only solution to the Zoric/Abille problem
seems to be a vacation of the 7-ft. alley. Commissioner Swanson read a memo
from the Building Dept., dated June 5, 1978, which stated that 2" posts for
a chain link fence have been placed on the east boundary of the 7-ft. alley,
and only a temporary occupancy permit has been issued to Mr. Abille. Discussion
followed regarding vacation of the alley and it was the consensus of the
Commissioners that the proper procedures must be followed before a vacation
can be granted.
PROPOSED MARINA AT NAD PARK
Clerk presented three letters of protest regarding the proposed marina at NAD
Park on Oyster Bay. Mayor Jarstad stated this is not a proposal before the
City Council; that it is a proposal before the Park Commission. He stated
the matter has been referred to the Parks and Recreation Dept. and he is waiting
for a report back from them. He felt this should be resolved in the month of
June. He stated further that there have been no meetings between the City
Council and the Port Commissioners regarding this proposal and he sees no need
for a public hearing at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 3436 - Ferguson R/W Vacation
Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE granting vacation of a right-of-way
(Ferguson)".
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3436 on
second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis-
sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3190, §1,
codifiej as BMC 17.O4.O10 and Adopting the Uniform Building Code, 1976 Edition."
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first
reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes;
Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Dangerous Buildings, 1976 Edition
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Bremerton Ordinance No- 2484
which is codified as BMC 17.20 and entitled "Dangerous Buildings" and Adopting
the International Conference of Building Official's Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings, 1976 Edition".
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 1767 - Extension of City Sewer Services
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 1657, regarding the policy of
the extension of City sewer services, by the addition of four subsectlons regarding
exceptions to the general policy".
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Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1767. Under
discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated this revision is based on items which
have been subject to concern for sometime and this resolution gives the City
some reasonable alternatives in ways to handle outside utility agreements.
Mayor Jarstad stated he sees no reason not to make outside Utility agreements
so these areas can be annexed to the City at a later date. Commissioner Stewart
commented that he does not think people should be forced to hook up to a sewer
if they have a working septic tank. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1768 - Proposed LID (Alley from 15th to 16th between Broadway & Warren)
Clerk read Resolution No. 1768 stating that it is the intention of the City
Council to order the improvement of the alley which runs from 15th to 16th St.,
between Broadway and Warren Avenue, setting out the method of assessing the costs,
setting the hearing date for July 5, 1978 at 10:30 A.M., and directing the City
Clerk to advertise the hearing and notify the owners of property in the LID
area.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1768, carried
as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson,
Yes,
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mrs. James Pappas, 902 Vandalia, spoke of the need for stop signs on East 9th
and East lOth where these streets intersect Nipsic, Ironsides, Hayward and
Vandalia. Mr. Pappas explained that East 9th and 1Oth are used as raceways
and he expressed fear that someone would be hurt or killed if stop signs were
not installed.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer to Traffic Division
and request a report back to Council, carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
1. Stated he has a gentleman coming over tomorrow to see about an air conditioner
for City Hall.
2. Stated he thinks the City should give special consideration to doing the cost
accounting that is now done by hand on the computer.
3. He stated there is a very good response on animal renewals and it seems to be
working very well with very few complaints. He stated it will pay for itself
in the first year.
Commissioner Swanson:
He stated in May 54 building permits were issued for a total valuation of
$1,205,525.OO; that a large portion was a business remodel. He stated there
were three new duplexes and two single-family residences.
Mayor J~rstad:
1. Traffic report for May: 1,OO7 traffic arrests and 1,268 total arrests.
2. He stated negotiations will begin with employe~ groups for next year's
contract shortly. He stated there is a financial problem coming up and he hopes
everyone will inform departments of the seriousness of the situation and the
necessity of conserving in their budgets through this year. Starting July 1,
the sales tax on food will be removed plus the City has had a drop in population
of about 3,000 people. This will mean a decrease in income to the City of about
~ of a million dollars. He stated the City is going to feel the reaction in
negotiations very seriously because o[ the population decrease and loss o~ sales
tax. He stated there has been an increase in the B&O and Utility Tax, but these
increases really do not make up for the loss the City will feel in the other two
areas. He stated that every fact and figure that the City has on its finances
~a_a~ailable to the employees.
HEARINGS - Harkins Place Rezone and Harkins Place R/W Vacation
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed
above, carried unanimously.
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Monte Beam, agent for the Harkins Place group, was present to request a
continuation of the hearings. He stated several people were on vacation and
they were unable to organize the limited partnership and that is why they
had requested a continuation. Mr. McCluskey suggested that it be continued
to a date certain and the cost of publishing and notification of residents
be paid by the developer.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to continue hearings until
Aug. 8, 1978 at 10:30 A.M. and the cost of publishing and notification of
residents be paid by the developer, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3437 - Residential Parking Permit System
Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE to establish a residential parking
permit system for residential neighborhoods".
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3437
on second reading, by title only, 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 4693 thru 4695 & 4697 inclusive in the amount of $24,919.10 and
vouchers 04701 thru 04811 inclusive in the amount of $145,391.26, audited by
John Ross, carried unanimously.
VACATION OF MARLOWE FROM EAST 13th to EAST 14th
Mr. McCluskey explained this request ~or vacation of a portion of Marlowe St.
north of 13th and south of 14th was submitted several years ago and for some
reason at that time, City Council deferred it for further investigation. He
stated nothing was done with it and Mr. Garland wrote a letter asking the City
Council to act on this request. Mr. McCluskey stated that Council should set
a hearing, readvertise and notify the residents and hear this request again.
Clerk stated she would contact Dr. Bender and set a hearing date.
Meeting recessed from 10:50 A.M. until 11:OO A.M.
BID OPENINGS - Bond Sale, Asphalt Materials, Salt Machine & 2 Sanders and Lawn
Mower/Tractor
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids in order listed
above, carried unanimously.
BOND SALE:
Foster & MaTshall, Inc., cashier's check enclosed, Net Interest Cost $88,227.85,
Effective Interest Rate 5.619608%.
Pacific National Bank of Washington, bid check enclosed, Net Interest Cost
$91,525.OO, Net Effective Rate 5,829618.
Rainier'Bank, cashier's check enclosed, Net Interest Cost $87,875.00, Net
Effective Rate 5.597134%.
Seattle-First National Bank, cashier's check enclosed, Net Interest Cost
$85,125.OO, Net Effective Rate 5.421975%.
Peoples National Bank, cashier's check enclosed, Net Interest Cost $88,532.50,
Net Effective Rate 5.6390%.
American Marine Bank, cashier's check enclosed, Net Interest Cost $86,350.OO,
Net Effective Rate 5.50%.
Bids were given to Mr. Jack Shirley and Mr. Appel for review and bid recommenda-
tion later.
PAVING MATERIALS:
Tucci & Sons, bid bond enclosed, $115,660.OO.
~p.rth Kitsap Gravel and Asphalt, bid bond enclosed, $94,090.50.
Ace Paving, bid bond enclosed, $93,975.00.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to Engineering
for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
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SALT MACHINE AND 2 SANDERS (Street Dept.)
Sahlberg Equipment, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $12,940.00.
Clerk stated this was the only bid received.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bid to Street Dept.
for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
LAWN GARDEN MOWER/TRACTOR (Parks Dept.)
Caldwell Trading Post, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $4,804.00 (w/exceptions).
Kitsap Equipment, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $5,611.O0.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer to committe for evalua-
tion and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Bonds
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Seattle-First
National Bank, carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk
Approved:
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