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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES :
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April 24, COL 4CIL
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TAPE #156 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 1236 was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday,
April 24, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarst.ad 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
Mayor Jarsaad.
MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1979
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Dolores David, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Asst., CETA #4771, 4/20/79.
Don Cunningham, Parks & Recreation, Night Attendant, 4/19/79.
Brenda Farrell and Robert Warner, Extra Labor, Parks & Recreation, 4/16/79.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations,
carried unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Stephen C. Henderson, Street Dept., Extra Help, $3.00 per hr., 3/16/79.
Robert Bruce Elsen, Water Office (Outside), Draftsman, $5.O1 per hr., 5/2/79.
Glen Patrick Henry, Water Supply, Serviceman I, $5.30 per hr., 4/30/79.
Gilbert Butch Andrewvitch, Water Supply, Operator I, $5.30 per hr., 4/30/79.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve notices of employment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Victor Messing, Water Distribution, Serviceman I 7A to 7B, $5.30 to $5.48 per
hr., 4/24/79.
George DeMello, Equipment Rental Operating, Auto Serviceman II to Autc Serviceman
Sr., $7.33 to $7.56 per hr., 4/16/79.
Sandra McRae, Municipal Court, Part-Time Employee, $3.75 to $4.25 per hr.,
4/16/79.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Payroll Vouchers:
Salary Fund, gross payroll for period 4/2/79 thru 4/15/79, $187,661.06 and
Claim Fund, Bank Service Fees and FICA for same period; $7,126.59, audited
by Darlene Herrmann for John Ross, carried unanimously.
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND FOR MAY~ 1979
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve employees' retirement
fund in the gross amount of $3,080.28, audited by Darlene Herrmann for John
ROSS, carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept auditing of Darlene
Herrmann while John Ross is out, carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMACES
Gladys Stillman, $293.96. The claim stated that alterations in pressure due
to hydrant testing caused damage to the water pipes at her home at 1554
Pennsylvania. Clerk stated she is waiting for a report from the Fire Dept.
before referring the claim to the insurahce company..
MASSEUSE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Yong Cha Yi and Gina Kyung Kim, recommended for approval by Asst. Chief of
Police Kvistad. Clerk stated they both had their State licenses and their
,hea~lth .certificates.
· Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Stewart to approve masseuse license
applications, carried unanimously.
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BID AWARD - Pickup Truck (Water Dept.)
Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated, April .20, 1979, which recom-
mended that bid for pickup truck be awarded to Bennett Ford. The memo stated
Bennett Ford did hot have the low bid, but the low bid did not meet specifi-
cations because of the small engine; that the Water Dept. needs the larger
engine.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart.to follow recommendation of Water
Superintendent and award bid to Bennett Ford, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - 12" Well Casing
Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 20, 1979, which stated
the bid from United Supply Co. for 12" well casing is satisfactory. She
stated a motion was made last week to award bid to United Supply Co. subject
to approval by Water Superintendent.
'GIRLS' STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swan§on and City Clerk
Mandio explained his/her function in the City and welcomed the representa-
tives from Bremerton High School. Marybeth Bergsma, Jeanette Green,
Colleen Harris, Trina Fisher and Diana Lawrence introduced themselves and
thanked the Commissioners for inviting them to attend today's City Council
Meeting. They will represent Bremerton at Girls' State this June.
CALL FOR BIDS - Surveying Instrument (Engineerin8)
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 20, 1979, which requested
permission to call for bids for a surveying instrument.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to call for bids for surveying
instrument~ carried unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - James Robinson
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 20, 1979, attached to which
was an Outside Utility Agreement from James Robinson. The memo stated that
th.e property owner granted the City an easement for a sewer line and the
sewer line actually crosses said property.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Outside Utility Agree-
ment and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried
unanimously.
HAHN LOGGING REQUEST
Commissioner Swanson stated that Hahn Logging Co. has requested that they
be allowed to cross watershed property en an existing road; that he has no
objection as long as the Water Superintendent has complete control and
monitoring of the crossing.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to grant permission to Hahn
Legging and allow them to cross watershed propertY, subject to approval of
Water Superintendent and that the City be added as an additional insured
on Hahn's insurance policy, carried unanimously.
DETERMINATION OF FUNDING FOR FIFTH STREET LIBRARY EXPENDITURES
Clerk stated she has received several bills for utilities at the Fifth St.
Library and the City will contract for janitorial services; that a determina-
tion must be made for funding for these expenditures. Mayor Jarstad stated
that a budget item should be set up for these expend%tures and Ms. Mandio
stated she would get together with the City Treasurer and set up a budget
item. Comar, issioner Swanson asked if there is any way the City can monitor
the amount of the utility bills; that they seem to be extremely high. Mayor
Jarstad stated the City will be using part of the Building and it should be
open in approximately two weeks.
HEARING DATE - Bremertod Housing Authority Preliminary~Plat
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set hearing d~te for
Bremertgn Housing Authority Preliminary Plat on May 8, 1979 at 10:30 A.M.,
carried unanimously.
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NEW RADIO SITE ON GOLD MOUNTAIN (Letter from Seattle Fire Dept.)
Clerk presented letter from Seattle Fire. Dept., dated April 18, 1979, which
stated the City of Seattle and King County Departments of Emergency Services
are exploring the possibility of developing m new radio site on Gold Mountain.
Ms. Mandio stated copies had been. distributed to the Council and the~Fire
Chief. Maycr Jarstad requested that a copy be sent to Dave Patmon.
OFFER OF GRANT AWARD - Sinclair Inlet Sewerage.Treatment Facilitie~
Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated April 24, 1979, attached to
which was the original of an Offer of Grant Award from the State Department
of Ecology for 15% of eligible ~onstruction costs for the Sinclair Inlet
Sewerage Treatment Facilities. The memo stated it is anticipated that 75%
Federal share (EPA) will be offered to the City within two weeks.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer to City Attorney's office
for review, carried unanimously.
NEW LIBRARY
Clerk read letter.from Gladys M. Culver, dated April 20, 1979, regarding the
new library and the difficulty she has had finding books in the new facility.
She also stated she felt the service to the public is lacking. Mayor Jarstad
requested that the letter be referred to the Library Board.
TRIMMING TREES IN ALLEY BEHIND 205 HIGH AVE.
Discussion was held regarding overhanging branches and limbs from trees on
property owned by Mr. Leichtman at 205 High Ave. Mr. McCluskey stated if
this shrubbery is in the right-of-way, the City has a right to cut. He
stated further that Mr. Leichtman feels the shrubbery will die if what is
in the right-of-way is cut. Mr. Alloway agreed that the trees will die if
the outer branches are removed. Commissioner Stewart stated that the public
should be able to use the alley and it should be trimmed.
~.otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to send letter to Mr. Leichtman
and give him two weeks to trim the trees and shrubbery, and if it is not done
in two weeks, the City will trim them.* Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson
requested that the Engineering Dept. notify Mr. Leichtman. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Dr., thanked the City Engineer and Commissioners for
putting a stop to the siltation into Kitsap Lake.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING - Pleasant Ave., 6th to llth
Clerk stated several letters and phone calls had been received indicating that
there is a need for residential parking on Pleasant Ave. between 6th and 1/th.
Jim Root, City Engineer, explained the procedure used to determine residential
parking areas. He stated his recommendation was to designate this area a two-
hour restricted parking area, but that it not be designated a preferential
parking zon~ at this time. Commissioner Stewart stated he is in favor of
granting residential parking in this area because so many residents had signed
the petition. .
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to designate Pleasant Ave. from
6th to llth as a residential parking zone with a two-hour time limit, carried
unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Stewart:
1. Stated he is concerned about reading the meters while the strike is on.
He stated the bills will be estimated and it will show on the billings.
2. He stated he has received several applications from people wanting to go
to'work and he will probably hire extra help if the City gets behind.
Commissioner Swanscn:
Stated his departments are very short on staff; that the Council should take
action to enable the City to hire a private contractor in case of a major
· waterline break or failure.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to authorize hiring a private con-
tractor in case of an emergency. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson
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stated this would be a last resort; that-the Union has said the people who
are on strike can work during a life-or-death situation. Motion carried
unanimously.
CLEAN-UP WEEK
Ruth Ghrist asked if the extra garbage would be picked up this week even
though a strike was in process and Mayor Jarstad explained that the garbage
is contracted out to a private company and it will be picked up.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS (continued)
Mayor Jarstad:
Stated that all the workers who are on strike are excellent employees and
he hopes that everyone will use all the patience that is required during
this strike.
Commissioner Swanson:
Stated the Building and Engineering Departments will only process permits
from 8:00 A.M. until noon; that the staff will be doing inspections in the
afternoon.
Meeting recessed from 10:30 A.M. until 10:40 A.M.
HEARINGS - Shildmyer R/W Vacation and Mentor R/W Vacation
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order
listed above, carried unanimously.
TAPE #156 ~HILDMYER RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
(A) 1957 Clerk stated the hearing had been posted and advertised as required by law.
Ken.~ebery, Planning Director, presented Planning Commission Resolution
No.~ recommending approval of the vacation. He summarized the circum-
stances surrounding the request for vacation and stated it is a parcel 100'
x 40' in size and is a portion of right-of-way on the north side of Kitsap
Way, approximately 80' west of Weslon Place. He read.the Department Reviews
and stated if the vacation is approved, the following conditions should be
required: (1) The City shall require compensation for the vacation R/W as
provided in RCW 35.79.030 and (2) Easements be retained for existing
utilities, namely Puget Power facilities.
Commissioner Swanson stated it is a maintenance problem removing brush and
weeds from these azeas and if people can use these pieces of property, they
should be returned to the tax roll. He stated he feels the City should be
reimbursed.
Joe Mentor, 8567 Tracyton Blvd., stated he has no objection to this vacation;
but he feels there shculd be a restriction that it be used for parking only.
Greg Shildm~er, 905 Weslon, stated he wants to build a garage or car shed,
but it will be behind his house. He stated this is a useless piece of pro-
perty and of no use to anyone.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to follow recommendation
of Planning Commission and grant right-of-way vacation, subject to the
following conditions: (1) Ihe City shall require compensation .for the
vacation as provided in RCW 35.70.030 and (2) Easements be retained for
existing utilities, carried unanimously.
TAPE #156 MENTOR RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
(A) 2233 Clerk stated the hearing had been posted'and advertised as required by law.
Ken Attebery~ Planning Director, presented Planning Commission Resolution
No. 526 recommending denial of the vacation. He stated the Planning Commis-
sion recommended denial for the following reasons: (1) Encroachment with
private development on public right-of-way prior to requesting vacation, and
(2) Community opposition to the vacation request and.suggestions that the
right-of-way could be used for other public uses. He stated that if the
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Council chooses to vacate the right-of-way, the following conditions should
be required: (1) The City require compensation for the vacated right-of-
way as required by RCW 35.79.030; (2) The applicant submit engineering
design drawings of the improvements placed in the right-of-way to the City
Engineer for his approval; (3) Erosion control shall be established on the
slope areas; and (4) Erosion control shall be establishe~ at the catch basin
which is located 200 ft. north of the motel entrance. Mr. Attebery discussed
the Department Reviews and stated the area requested for vacation is a long,
narrow strip approximately 530 ft. lcng. He stated a number of years ago a
small portion of right-of-way was vacated in front of the Family Fitness
Center and this extended to the front of the motel.
Joe Mentor, 8567 Tracyton Blvd., stated a piece of property had been purchased
from the Family Fitness Center and that is why that vacation extended up to
his property. He stated he does not think this strip will be beneficial for
anything else, only for parking for his facility.
Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Dr., stated he was representing the Kitsap Lake
Neighborhood Association. He stated the Association was opposed tc this
vacation. He stated this is a sizable strip of land that could bemused for
other purpcses, such as a frontage road. He suggested that the City deny
the application for vacation and lease the property to Mr. Mentor.
Mayor Jarstad stated it has always been the City's policy to not vacate the
property along Kitsap Way because it should be available to the public for
public parking. He stated there have been improvements made on the public
right-of-way, but it is still for public parking for the people who utilize
the facility; that he does not think denying this would impair the utilization
of that property. He stated he feels the C~ty should maintain the right-of-
way because it might be needed in the future.
Mr. Mentor requested that a portion of the vacation be granted~where the portico
has been built into the right-of-way.
Co~missioner Swanson stated he felt it should be vacated up to the 70 ft. line
from the south, which would make a more uniform line. Mayor Jarstad stated
that portion should have been vacated with the original vacation for the Family
Fitness Center and Mr. Attebery explained that application was originally made
for the entire porti0n~ but Mr. Mentor asked that this portion not be vacated
because there was an access road coming through at that point.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve right-of-way
vacation to the 70-ft. line from the south and the City require compensation
for the vacated right-of-way and deny the remainder of the vacation, carried
unanimously.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to
vouchers 09820 thru 09916 inclusive in the amount of $62,009.61 and vouchers
9812 & 9813 inclusive in the amount of $44.80, audited by Darlene Herrmann
for John Ross, carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
K~t~l~een L.~ Mandio', City Clerk -
Approved:
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