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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
May 30, 1979
aPE #158 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
iA) 334 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Wednesday,
May 30, 1979 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
Mayor Jarstad.
MINUTES OF MAY 22, 1979
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Anna Sancic, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 5/29/79.
Gloria Drnjevic, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 5/29/79.
Kellie Davis, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 5/29/79.
Jane Baker, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 5/29/79.
Glen P. Henry, Water Supply, Serviceman I, 4/30/79.
Jesse K. Li, Engineering, Extra Help, 6/4/79.
Ruby Eyler, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, 5/24/79.
Susan Barry, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Asst., 6/22/79.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve separations, carried
unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Joseph R. Cruz, Water Distribution, Serviceman I 7A, $5.71 per hr., 6/11/79.
Randall L. Seabaugh, Water Distribution, Serviceman I 7A, $5.71 per hr., 6/11/79
Clareen L. Hansen, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, $4.02 per hr., 5/28/79.
Brian C. Barnes, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, $5.75 per hr., 5/22/79.
Thereasa Davis, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Guard, Part Time, $3.75 per
hr., 6/1/79.
Cynthia Christensen, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Cashier, Part Time,
$3.50 per hr., 6/1/79.
Wendy Gay Kimball, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor (typist), $3.50 per hr.,
5/25/79.
Kristi Lee, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Cashier, Part Time, $3.50 per hr.,
6/1/79.
Joy Krumdiack, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Senior Guard, Part Time, $4.40
per hr., 6/1/79.
Michelle Carlson, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Guard, Part Time, $3.85 per
hr., 6/1/79.
Robert Hoyt, Jr., Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Guard, Part Time, $3.85 per.
hr., 6/1/79.
Rhonda Lee Knauf, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Attendant, Part Time, $2.90
per hr., 6/1/79.
Michael Sloan, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Cashier, Part Time, $3.50 per hr.,
6/1/79.
Edith Nelson, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Senior Guard, Part Time, $4.40
per hr., 6/i/79'.
Jonathan Mutchler, Parks & Recreation, Swimming Pool Guard, Part Time, $3.85 per
hr., 6/1/79.
La~ence E. Barker, Wastewater - Servic~nan Trainee, ~5.39/hr ~ $934.00/mo. - 6A.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad $ Conmissioner Stewart to approve notices of employment, carried.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Michael N. Baxter, Police Dept., Detective to 4th Yr. Patrolman, $8.61 to $8.09
per hr., 5/28/79.
Lawrence A. Foster, Police Dept., 4th Yr. Patrolman to Detective, $8.01 to $8.53
per hr., 5/28/79.
Dennis E. Perkins, Fire Dept., 2nd Yr. to 3rd Yr. Firefighter, $5.87 to $6.13 per
hr., 5/14/79.
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Ronald L. Mauel, Fire Dept., 2nd yr Firefightem to 3rd yr. Firefighter,
$5.52 to $5.79 per hr., 5-16-79.
Vic Messing, Water Dist., Svm I Paygrade 7B @ $1021 per mo - $5.89 per hr., to
Svm II Paygrade 9A @ $1114 per mo - $6.43 pep hr., 5-28-79.
Terry Grocott, Water Dist., Svm I Paygrade 7A @ $989 per mo - $5.71 per hr., to
Svm II Paygrade 9A @ $1114 per mo - $6.43 per hr., 5-28-79.
Frank Kos~el, Watem Dist., 9D $7.02 per hr - $1217 per mo to llA $7.22 per hr.,
$1251 per mo, 5-28-79~ ;~, ~-
Rober~ Ader, Water Supply, 7A to ?B, $5.?l/hr - $989/mo to $5.89/hr - g1021/mo,
5-22-79.
Randy Fantz, Water Office Outside, Eng. Aid I Payg~ade 8B @ $1080 per mo - $6.23
per ~m., to Eng. Aid II Paygrade 10A @ $1181 per mo - $6.81 per hr., 5-28-79.
Motion by Conmissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
MILEAGE FARE INCREASE - Arrow Cab Co.
City Clerk explained the request of F~. Maesner of Arrow Cab Co., fop increase
in taxicab Pates fr~m $1.10 to $1.20 pep mile.
Motion by Mayor Ja~stad and Commissioner Swanson to approve taxicab Pate
increase, carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAG~
City Clerk presented claim fop dam~Ees from Donald D. Kingery, $485.57 involving
Water Dept. vehicle in paPking lot at the Pancake House, May 15, 1979.
1962 WATER/SEWER REVENUE BONDS
City Clerk read memo f~om City Auditor and City T~easurer stating the annual
matul~ity on the 1962 Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds is June 1st of each yea~, with
the final maturity on this issue being June 1, 1980. Unless otherwise advised,
t~ansfers f~om the Water Fund to the Debt Service Fund will be terminated after
June, 1979.
Motion by Conmissione~ Stewar~ and Mayor Jar~tad to terminate transfers
Water-Fund to Debt SePvice Fund after June, 1979, carried unanimously.
CALT. FOR BIDS
Clerk Pead m~mo from Asst. Purchasing Agent, dated May 25, 1979, to call fop bids
foP: Asph~]t Materials, Labor & Equi~nent~ CarTieP Services fop Marine DPive
Pesidents~ and PS 100 and PS 200 Stove ~ Diesel Fuels fop the year.
Motion by MayoP Ja~stad and Cc~missioner Stewart to authorize call fop bids fop
the above, carried unanimously.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - PEBSCO #5
Terry McCluskey stated this program was put togethe~ by the Council of Mayors.
PEBSC0 has developed their ~n Deferred Compensation Plan which they would like
the City to adopt. It differs somewhat from the adtoped City Plan.
Discussion followed regarding having 2 employee plans to choose fr~n.
PROPOSALS FOR SOILS lq~VESTIGATION - Fire Station
City Clerk read letter from ~ Rich suggesting acceptance of Earth Consultants,
Inc. proposal in the amount of $1,000 fop soils investigation.
~4otion by Mayor Ja~stad and Commissioner Stewart to accept Pec~,,,endation of
~ and enter into contract with Earth Consultant Inc. in the amount of $1,000
for soils investigation subject to City Attorney's approval. Car~ies unanimously.
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--ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR NL~ WASTEWATER ~ PLANT
City Clerk read memo from Wastewater Supt. requesting purchase of several
parcels of land.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize purchase of
the ~llowing papcels:
~1. MPs Ruby Scott - all of her tpacts for $2,295.00.
$2 $ 4. Robe_~t g Louella Edwards -both tracts for $3,220.00.
~3, Mp. Charles Henson - our offep for $1,000.00
#7. MPs. Bertha $toltz (Ames) - our offer fop $1,550.00.
#8. M~. Daniel R. Anderson - oup offer for $1,000.00.
#12. Mp. Charles Haselwood - approve completion of exchange t~ansaction of
both parcel #12 and certain City property. Car~ies unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGRL~NT - Parkhust and Cherry
City Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 29, 1979, attached to which
was an Outside Utility Agreement fr~n Dwight R. Che~.zy, Donald Parkhurst, and
Irving L. Parkhurst for prope~ fronting on Riddell Road, recommending denial
as it does not meet the requJmements of Resolution 1767.
OUTSIDE lffILITY AG~ - Hornin$ (Sheridan & Per~)
City Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 29, 1979, attached to which
is an Outside Utility Agreement from Spencer Homing for proper~cy fronting on
Sheridan Road east of Bullard.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson recommending to accept Outside
Ut~-----il-l--ty Agreement, carried unanimously.
VAIIIE ENGINEERING CONTRACT - Sinclair Inlet Sewage Facilities
City Clerk memo from City F~ngineer recommending acceptance of Value Engineering
Contract-Sinclair Inlet Sewage Facilities. This doc~nent has been reviewed
and approved by EPA and DOE. We reconvnend acceptance of the Contract with
authorization for the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to acceptance Contract with author-
· ~-~n for the Mayor to sign, carried unanimously.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
City Clerk read letter from DOE stating acceptance of State Grant for construction
of Water Pollution Control Facilities.
A]JOCATION OF GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL g HEATING FUEL FOR JgNE
City Clerk read letter fr~n Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for June allocations.
Motor Gasoline, 90%; No. 1 ar~ 2 Diesle and Heating Fuels, 95%.
R/W DELT~ - Page, Romo and Olympic Savings $ loan
City Clerk memos from City Engineer. recommending acceptance of deeds and recording
after review by. the City Attorney, as follows:
Willard L. Page - Warren Avenue, 15th to 16th
Motion by Cu~,,~issioners Stewart and Swanson to accept deed, carried unanimously.
~--~s C. Rc~o - ~neaton Way
Motion by Conmissioners Stewar~ and Swanson to accept deed, carried unaninously.
Olymp-{c Savings g loan Assoc. - Wheaton Way, Sylvan to Broad.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~'~missioner Swanson to accept deed, carried as follows:
~ayo~ Jarstad, yes; C~,~,[ssioner Swanson, yes; Oonmissioner Stewar~, abstain.
TREE TRI~SNG -
City Clerk read letter from Kal Leightman extending his appreciation for help in
solving the tree problem in the alley at 205 High Street.
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CHANGE ORDERS
City Clerk presented Changep Ordems from C~ee Construction Co., Inc. as
follows:
Change Order No. 16 - Credit amount of $320.00 for work not done on Lower
Existing Parking Lot.
Change Order No. 18 - Amount of $533.43 for addition of 2" x 8" V.G. Fir
behind Bench Supports at Acoustical Walls in Main Pool Area.
Change Order No. 19 - Amount 6f $231.12 for Duct Revisions Loung area, Room 28.
Change Order No. 20 - Amount of $250.95 for Vacu~n Outlet.
Change Order No. 21 - Amount of $225.78 for T~ash Hog Filtem Hookup.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conrmissioner Stewart to accept Change Orders as
presented, carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at this time.
ADDITIONAL HAND RAIL - Sw~3maing Pool
City Clerk read letter to Har~y Rich from Cree Construction Co., Inc. regarding
additional hand rail needed at the new pool. The cost estimate was $2,336.64.
The City Clerk suggested that we look at other solutions to the probl~n with
City crews possibly doing the work.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Right-of-Way Vacation (Shildmyer)
City Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE granting a right-of-way vacation,
(Shildmyer).
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading,
by ~-i~le only, carried as follows: ~ayor Jarstad, not present, Commissioner Stewart,
Yes; Co~nissioner Swanson, Yes.
BILLS
Mo~n by Co~rmissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers
10377 thru 10380 inclusive in the amount of $3,309.67, and vouchers 10384 thru
10494 inclusive in the amount of $93,308.61, audited by John Ross, carmied
unanimously.
Grant Offer/EPA: Sinclair Inlet
Commissioner Swanson stated that there are significant changes in the EPA
regulatory requirements concerning user charge and industrial cost recovery systems
that will become effective on June 30, 1979. This is a high priority item and he
would like to see total cooperation with Don Proctor and Jim Root in complying
with this requirement.
Bob Stewart stated that in the Mercer Enterprises suit there are judgments against
the Mayor and Commissioners that should have been removed. Commissioner Swanson
asked about the status of the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association suit. Terry
McCluskey stated he would check and report back on both matters.
Meeting recessed from 9:05 to 10:05 a.m.
Mayor Jarstad introduced the Little Britches Court; Queen Robin Scott, Princess
Sharon Mirchets, Princess Debra Olson and Princess Tony Jorgenson. The Fair
is June 22, 23 and 24, 1979.
Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Stewart: Stated that Banks are becoming more competitive and paying
differing amounts of interest on deposits. Because of the City Charter we are
restricted to depositing with local banks only and this restriction is costing
the city money.
Commissioner Swanson: Stated that Don Proctor has been chosen as one of five
people in the U.S. to sit on a panel for the National Board of Certification
for Wastewater Engineers.
City Clerk Mandio: Stated that we are in the second year of the Community Block
Grant Program and must have two public hearings. She resuested a hearing on
June 19, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. and July 10, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
Motion By Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold public hearings on
June 19, 1979 and July 10, 1979 at 7:30 p.m., carried unanimously.
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59 Mayor Jarstad: Stated that the swimming pool dedication will be this Saturday
at 10:00 a.m. and encouraged everyone to attend. Discussed the serious condition
of the traffic situation at Olympic College.
Meeting recessed from 10:25 to 10:40 a.m.
Hearings: Denend Decision (Harkins Place) and Mentor Rezone
Motion by Mayor Jarstadand Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed,
carried unanimously.
City Clerk stated that this hearing is for decision. She read a letter from
John D. Hawk in opposition to the rezone and with a petition in opposition to
the rezone attached with approximately 132 signatures She also read a letter
from Mrs. David T. Wareham in opposition to the rezone. These letters are on file.
Clerk read a memo from Ken Attebery with several recommendations should
the Harkins Place rezone and street vacation be approved. Ken Attebery discussed
the need to reduce the massive visual effect of the proposed structure as viewe4
from the residential properties to the west and south. He stated that the Sheridan
Neighborhood Group has recommended approval.
Commissioner Swanson asked about the covenants and Terry McCluskey replied that
this has nothing to do with the rezone and should not be considered that the
covenants are the problem of the petitioners.
Meeting recessed for Bid Opening - Telemetry Equipment and City Parking Facilities
Motion By Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids as listed, carried
unanimously.
Telemetry Equipment: Stesd and Baggerly in the amount of $3,530.90, bid check enclosed.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer to committee for award next
week, carried unanimously.
Operation City Parking Facility - City Clerk stated that bids had been opened on
Tuesday May 29, 1979 as scheduled. Commissioner Stewart, City Clerk Mandio and
Barbara Beahm were present. The bids were as follows:
Renn Co., dba Diamond Parking Service $50.00 check enclosed 0% of gross revenue
Emerald Parking, Chester L. Gibbs, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, 3.25% of
~ross revenue.
APCOA, bid bond enclosed, 4.98% of gross revenue.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to award bid to Renn Co., dba
Diamond Parking as low bidder, carried unanimously.
Denend Decision (Harkins Place) continued
Bill Denend, Attorney for7 Petitioners, stated that the Commissioners should not
consider the covenants. If they did their decision would be considered arbitrary
and capricious.
John Hawk, 3243 Solie Avenue, stated that everyone who signed the petition is
from the area. He stated they are aware of the problems of Harkins Place but
there are some things that could be done to help. He stated Solie has a real
traffic problem.
Mrs. Brownshill, 1109 Dibb Stated the boundrys of the Olympic Manor area and
asked what business would want a iow traffic area as without traffic there is
no business.
A1 Williams, 3311 Solie, stated that there are cars racing on Solie and that
the Sheridan Neighborhood never contacted him and they do not even live in the
neighborhood. David Wareham 1111 Dibb~ stated that only business with high
volumn of traffic could afford to purchase this property if commercial. He
asked why this was on the agenda again when it should be 365 days before
allowed. Commissioner Stewart stated that i~ is 365 days from the date
of application, not from last hearing date. Bill Anderson, 3234 Robin, stated
his concern for children in ~e area. Bill Denend stated that the people
he represents are also neighbors in Olympic Manor and share the same concerns
about traffic and safety for children. He stated that the Wheaton Way Mall
started the problems and that we should work with the change and attempt to
work toward the best benefits for everyone. It is a developing area and the
Harkins Place residents did not start it. He asked for a fair hearing and
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for the Commissioners to eliminat~ anything from thei~ deli~eration~ from
~rior hearings. Bob Green, 4230 Kitsap Way stated that in a letter to Mrs. Buell
one year ago certain requirements were set out by the Commissioners and that
these requirements have been complied with. Elizabeth Buell stated that the
traffic is already there at Harkins Place and that the City took away the
buffer zone, it is not desireable as a residential area. Mrs. Fred West, 3315
Harkins Place, stated that the site plan does offer protection to the surrounding
neighbors. She said that her home gets all the exhaust fumes from cars on
Sylvan.
Commissioner Stewart stated that this problem is not unique to Harkins Place.
It is not a desirable place to live but where do we draw the line and stop
development. Commissioner Swanson stated it is basically a matter of time
in this area and the change to commercial could be better than the situation now
and he respects the right of property owners to put there property to the best
use possible. Mayor Jarstad stated.thatlthis is a difficult problem and it
appears that it is not in the best interest of the majority of the people in
that area. He stated he was open for suggestion as to how to ~omtrol-th~.
noise on the street.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow the recommendation
of the planning commission and deny the rezone, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad
Yes, Commissioner Stewart Yes, Commissioner Swanson No.
Motion by Mayor Jaratad and Commissioner Stewart to follow' the recommendation
of the planning commission and deny the street vacation, carried unanimously.
Mentor Rezone
City Clerk stated that the rezone request had been published and posted as required
by law. She stated that 52 advisory ballots had been sent, 16 returned, 3 agree,
13 disagree. Clerk read Resolution No. 526 of the Planning Commissioner recommending
denial of the request for changeof zone from R-1 to B-3 of Lot~ 1 and 2 of
Andreason Rippey's First Addition and recommending approval for the change of
zoning from R-1 to B-3 of Lots 1, 3, 4 and the north 15 ft of Lot 5 of Reed's
Addition to Bremerton with conditions. Ken Attebery explained that there are
two parcels located at the west side of McKenzie, south side of llth that
Mr. Mentor wishes rezoned to B-3 for commercial parking. He stated that the
lots have been used without consent of the city for sometime. He described
the location and surroumding land use and stated that the second parcel of land
is surrounded on all sides by R-1.
Elizabeth Buell stated that she owns property in the area and that there is a need
for parking. That the lots now are junk yards Mrs. Joe Stadler, Park Avenue
stated that the area is not kept up, that there is garbage all over and that
the traffic through the alley is considerable and causing problems. The parking
lot is not a problem it is the entrance and exist to the lots she is concerned
about. Joe Stadler, Park Avenue discussed the site problem in and out of the
alley on llth and McKenzie because of parked cars. Discussion followed regarding
entrance and exists to the parking lots.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Stewart to approve the rezone request from
R-1 to B-3 on lots 1, 3, 4 and the N. 15 feet of lot 5 of Reed's Addition to
Bremerton with the following conditions: a) the site is to be used for off-street
parking only; b) vehicular access shall be provided to both the alley abutting
and to McKenzie; c) the site shall be brought into full compliance with the above
conditions and with building and zoning codes within 90 days of the effective
day of the ordinance approving the rezone or the property described above shall
revert to the ~ne classification it held immediately prior to the passage of
the ordinance, passed unanimously.
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Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the rezone request
from R-1 to B-3 on Lots 1 and 2 Block 2 Andreason Rippey's 1st Addition with the
following conditions: a) the gte is to be used for off-street parking only;
b) vehicular access shall be provided to both the alley abutting and to
McKenzie; c) the existing residence and any accessory structures are to be removed
prior to improving the total of both lots for off-street parking; d) the site
shall be brought into full compliance with the above conditions and with building
and zoning codes by January 1, 1980 or the property herein described shall revert
to the zone classification it held i~nediately prior to the passage of the
ordinance, carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 12:55 p.m.
Kathleen L. Mandio City Cl~rk
Approved:
Glen K. Jarstad, MaWr