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TAPE #134 Regular meeting of the City CommiSsioners o[ the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 684 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
May 16, 3978 at 9:05 A.M., w~th Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City C~crk Mandio, Ass[. City
Attorney McCluskey and represeIitatives oi the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the P3cdge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Major Richard Beaver of the Salvation Army.
MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1978
Motion by Mayor 3arstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Rona]d E. Danlelson, Municipal Court, Judge Pro Tem, 5/15/78.
William Crawford, Municipal Court, .}udge Pro Tem, 5/15/78.
Ted T. Bochers, Garage Dept., Extra He]p, 5/1]/78.
Peter R. Richter, Water Supply, Serviceman I, 5/8/78.
3ames Coombe, Street Dept., Temporary Help, 5/12/78.
Linda R. Stephens, Wastewater Treatment, Office Asst. I, 5/11/78.
Motion hy Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations,
carried unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Robert M. Ader, Water Supply, Serviceman I, $5.30 per br., 5/22/78.
Victor M. Russell, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $4.00 per hr., 5/12/78.
Susan Leaveil, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, $4.00 per hr., 5/16/78.
Terrence Dcvery, Street Dept., Temporary Help, $3.50 per hr.~ 5/15/78.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve notices of employment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
James W. Hunt, Fire Dept., 3rd Yr. Firefighter to 4th Yr., $5.73 to $5.98 per
hr., 4/11/78 (retroactive).
Thomas M. Elllngton, Fire Dept., 1st Yr. to 2nd Yr. Firefighter, $4.96 to $5.16
per hr., 5/16/78. (CETA Phase VI)
Ronald L. Mauel, Fire Dept., 1st Yr. Probational to 2nd Yr. Firefighter, $~-96
to $5.16 per hr., 5/16/78.
Dennis E- Perkins, Fire Dept., 1st Yr. to 2nd Yr. Firefighter/Paramedic, $5.28
to $5.48 per hr., 5/14/78.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
HOURLY SALARY, RON SCOTT
Clerk read ~emo from City Treasurer, dated May 15, 1978, which stated that Ron
Scott has been overpaid 30¢ per hr. for 1978. The'memo requested that Council
authorize the correct salary of $6.33 per hr. whlch reflects a 30~ decrease,
and Council not elect to recover the overpayment.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize correct salary
of $6.33 per hr. for Ron Scott, effective May ]5, 1978, carried unanimously.
EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT FUND
Clerk presented employees' retirement fund for 3une~ 1978 in the gross amount
of $3,112.98, audited by John Ross.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve employees' retire-
ment fund, carried unanimously.
CETA SUBGRANT MODIFICATIONS 03 and 10 (~' OO~ ~?N ~ND ~-OO~
Clerk presented CETA Subgrant Modifications: Adding two positions to Modification
03, increasing it by $6,464.00; and decreasing 10 in the amount of $6,52].00.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve CETA Subgrant Modificat~oas
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously.
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SURPLUS CIIAIN SAW - Wate~I S~_LZ
Clerk read memo from Water Supply Supervisor, dated May 10, 1978, which
requested Counci 1 approval to surplus one worn out chain saw XL923-Serial
21080943, to be used as a trade-in on a new chain saw.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to declare chaio saw
surplus, carried unarlimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - 1978 Lawn & Garden Tractor/Mower/Tiller (Parks Dept.)
Clerk read memo froln Asst. Parks Superintendent, dated May 12, 1978, which
requested authorization to call for bids for a 1978 lawn and garden tractor/
mower/tiller; that monies for it have been budgeted for in tbe 1978 Parks
and Recreation Budget under Capital Outlay.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve call for bids
as stated above, carried unanimously.
APPRAISAL "OLD BENDER" PROPERTY, NORTH OF MANETTE BRII)GE
Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated May 15, 1978, which requested
Council approval to proceed with an appraisal regarding the "Old Bender"
property located north of Manette Bridge. The memo stated this property has
been identified as a priority acquisition for 1978 in the Parks Dept. Six
Year Capital Improvement Program.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to have appraisal made of
this piece of property. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated this is a
natural historic site in the City and the neighborhood would like to see the
City acquire this property and develop a small park. tte stated the City may
be able to put something together if they can receive some monies through the
Water/Marine Act. Motion carried unanimously.
LOAN OF EXIIIBITION SHIP MODELS
Clerk read letter from Richard J. Spicer, Curator of Models, dated May 9, 1978,
which stated that the termination date of Contract NOOO24-69-C-OO55 covering
the loan of exhibition ship models expires June 4, 1978.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to extend the termination date,
carried unanimously.
MOVABLE BULKHEAD
Clerk presented a report from City Engineer, dated May 3, 1978, regarding the
Movable Bulkhead bid award. Copies were distributed to the Comnissioners and
Mayor Jarstad requested that this be held until next week to take action, as
he wants to talk to Mr. Harry Rich, the architect.
PERMIT AMENDMENT (Puget Sound Power & Light)
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 15, 1978, which stated that in
August, 1977, Puget Sound Power & Light Co. granted the City a permit for the
purpose of installation, operation and maintenance of one sanitary sewer line;
that the permit contained one clause allowing Puget to terminate the rights
upon sixty days written notice and the amendment which is attached declares the
termination paragraph null and void. The memo stated further the City Attorney's
office has approved the amendment as to form.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept amendment and refer to
City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously.
LEASE - NATIONWIDE CABLEVISION and CITY
Clerk presented a lease between the City of Bremerton and Nationwide Cable-
vision.
Motion by Con~issioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept lease and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously.
AMBULANCE SUBSIDY
Clerk presented letter from Robert L. Mussman, dated May 8, 1978, which was
read at last week's meeting recommending that the City pay Leyde Enterprises
a flat rate of $2~OOO.OO per month for the ambulance subsidy. Mayor Jarstad
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staled he had talked to tile City Auditor and he recoramended that the City pay
the $2,000.00 flat lee.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commisslol~er Stewart to pay Leyde Enterprises a
fall fee of $2,000.00 per mont:h for ambulance subsidy, carried unanimously.
MEADOWDALE WELL
Mr. McCloskey explained the procedure that must be followed to sell the Meadow-
dale Well to North Perry Water District. Ilc read from RCW 39.33.OIO and stated
this a}lows tor inter-governmental transfer of property. tie suggested that
North Perry Water District pay thP costs incurred for filling and publishing.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve sale of Meadowdale Well
to North Perry Water District for $20,000.00. Under discussion: Mr. McCluskey
stated the original asking price of $38,885.OO was for two wells, and this is
only for oue well. Motion carried unanimously.
PREFIX 151 ON CITY'S CENTREX TELEPIIONE SYSTEM
Clerk read memo from Communications Supervisor, dated May 12, 1978, which
recommended that another line be added tothe 151 prefix in order to expand
the capacity of the service to Seattle. The memo stated that he has been
experiencing a constant busy signal for extended periods of time on a daily
basis.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to have one more line added
to the 151 prefix. Under discussion: Co.~issioner Stewart stated he checked
into the cost of calling on the SCAN line and compared it with the 151 prefix,
and the 151 prefix saves money. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGNAl, AT 13th & LAFAYETTE
Clerk read letter from Bill Burnett~ Pastor of Foursquare Church, dated May 11,
1978, which stated that nothing has been doric regarding installing a blinker
light at the corner of 13th and North Lafayette. Clerk read copy of letter
from Mr. Yeadon, dated Dec. 29, 1977, which stated the City Council ordered
a blinker signal at this intersection. Mayor Jarstad requested that this be
referred to Capt. Straiten to find out what the status of the signal is.
UNION OFFICERS
Clerk read letter from Pattitit Hitch, Secretary to Non-uniformed Employees'
Union, dated April 28, 1978, which listed the new officers for the 1978-1979
period. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office.
HANDICAPPED PARKING FACILITIES
Clerk read htter from Ruby E- Bushor, Chairperson for Kitsap Committee for
the Handicapped, dated May 5, 1978~ which asked about the feasibility of
passing an ordinance requiring all parking facilities now under construction,
or to be built in the future, to bare spaces reserved and designed for the
handicapped. The letter also requested that ramps giving access from the
parking lot to all future buildings be required. Mayor Jarstad stated he
thinks this is something that should be studied; that it is difficult to
determine how many spaces should be reserved for handicapped. Commissioner
Swanson suggested that the Building and Planning Departments review and study
this proposal and come back to Council with a recommendation.
Motion by Commisslolmrs Swanson and Stewart to refer to Building and Planning
Departments for review and report back to Council. Under discussion: Mayor
Jarstad stated he would like to have the City Attorney's office included in
this evaluation. Discussion followed and Jim Root, City Engineer, staked
most of the parking stalls are normal stalls that have just been designated
for handicapped; that they are not official size as set down by regularlens
for handicapped stalls. Motion carried unanimously.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Mayor Jarstad stated that Mr. Sexton had written a letter to the City Council
dated May 15, 1978, withdrawing the services of the law firm of Walgren, Sexton
and McCluskey from the Downtown Redevelopment Committee at this time. Mayor
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Jarstad explained that Mr. Sexton reviewed the processe his firm has been
involved in regarding the redevelopm{.nt; that he feels a positive eifort has
beeit alade and the City Attorney's elfice has done an excellent job. tle thanked
Mr. McCluskey and his stall for all the hours spent on this project.
PROCLAMATIONS
Clerk read Proclamatlous: Memorial & Buddy Poppies Days, May 19 and 20, 1978;
and National Public Works Week, May 2] - 27, 1978.
MODIP1CATIONS OF NPDES PERMITS (Charleston & Mancite Treatment Plants)
Clerk read memo from Wastewater Supervisor, dated May 15, ]978, which requested
authorization to publish a public notice regarding modifications of NPDES Permits
for the Charleston and Manette Treatment Plants.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to authorize publication of the
necessary notice and proceed with request for permit, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3431 - Bremerton Housing Authority
Clerk read, s~:cond reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps
according to Ordinance No. 1792 (Bremerton ltousing Authority)".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3431
on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes;
Corranissioner Stewart, Yes; Corranissioner Swanson, Yes.
GIRLS' STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Mayor Jarstad introduced Maura Marlet from Central Kitsap Righ School, who
will be attending Girls' State this year.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers
04363 thru 04451 inclusive in the amount of $51,797.82 and voucher 4359 inclusive
in the amount of $73.50, audited by John Ross~ carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 9:50 A.M. until 10:OO A.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 1765 - ~ending Shoreline Management Master Program
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION amending the 'City of Bremerton Shoreline Management
Master Program' to clarify the height limits in the Urban Residential Environ-
ment and to make the lot width coverage requirements less restrictive for
single family residential development in the Urban Residential Environment."
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1765,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner
Swanson, Yes.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
1. Stated there have been several things brought op regarding water. One of
them is a request for a discount for senior citizens and the State Audltor's
report states that rate charges must be uniform. He stated this precludes
the City from giving special rates to senior citizens. He also spoke of the
delinquent customers and explained the procednre the City goes through to try
and collect from these customers. tte stated he would like to get it to tile
point where his employees are doing prodnctive work, not "massaging" the
delinquent accounts. He stated an ordln;~nce has been prepared and he would
like to have the auditor look at it before it is presented for reading.
2. He stated John Ross has been working very hard on putting together a report
showing the cost of maintenance for every automobile in the City; that he has
put a lot of work into this report and it will be very helpful. tie stated Mr.
Ross has requested an inclusion of mileage also in the report. He stated the
mileage needs to be added and he urged everyone to submit their mileage figure
each month.
Co~ranissioner Swanson:
Stated he concurs with Commissioner Stewart regarding a delinquent charge for
late customers.
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Mayor Jarstad:
Stated be artended the Natlolla] M~.et~g of the Councils o[ (;overnments in
Denver last week. lie spoke o( the smog i. ll the Denver area al~d stated that
it does not cost anythi~lg to ride the bus i. the Denver area. He explained
that this is an experimenLal program paid lot by the Federal gov~!rnment to
try and convince people not to drive their cars. II~! stated the jmpact of
the meeting was dealing with Ihe djstritlt~rion of federal tax dollars. He
stated the Puget Sot~nd Council of Governments ranks as one of the topar~as in
the utilization of tedoral dollars. tie described the different meetings that
were available and stated he felt they were heneficlal to everyone who
artended.
Meeting recessed from 10:30 A.M. until ll:OO A.M.
BID OPENING - Station Wagon (Fire Dept.)
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to open bids at this time, carried.
Robinson Grey Chevrolet, Inc., no bid check enclosed, $5,895.13.
Kluge Chevrolet Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $6,086.50.
Motion by Conunissioners Stewart and Swansoi~ to re~er bids to proper committee
for evaltlatlon and award at a later date, carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:O5 A.M.
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk
Approved:
GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor
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