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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/79 UNAPPROVED MINUTES <OUNCiL CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES September 18, 1979 TAPE #167 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, September 18, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner 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. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Michael N. Baxter, Police Dept., Patrolman, 9/14/79. Robert G. Shiell, Police Dept., Warrant Server, 9/21/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Brice Wayne Perkins, Water Office (Outside), Engineer Aide 8A, $6.06 per hr., 9/17/79. Gwen Snyder, Engineering, Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 9/17/79. Wanda LaVerne Brown, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 9/24/79. Martha Limbean, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.25 per hr., 9/24/79. Nyla Walsh, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 9/24/79. Judy Brown, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 9/24/79. Gloria Drnjevic, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 9/24/79. Peggy Starring, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 9/24/79. Elizabeth Mar, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 9/24/79. Geofry Hosea, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $5.00 per hr., 9/24/79. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Brent E. Turner, Equipment Rental, Serviceman I 7A to 7B, $5.89 per hr., 7/10/79. Earl E. Varner, Water Distribution, Serviceman II 7B to 9A, $5.89 to $6.43 per hr., 9/17/79. Dave C. Boynton, Police Dept., 2nd yr. patrolman, CETA #4613 to CSE, $7.82 per hr., 10/1/79. David Burrows, Water Distribution, Summer Help, $3.75 to $4.25 per hr., 9/17/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION Richard Victor Huxley, Jr., approved by Sgt. Maves for Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve application for taxicab driver's license, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve employees' retirement fund in the gross amount of $3,080.28 for the month of September, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. SURPLUS OLIVETTI-UNDERWOOD ELECTRIC ADDER Clerk read memo from Civil Service Office, dated Sept. 12, 1979, requesting surplus of Olivetti-Underwood Electric Adder, Serial #2749478. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to declare above adder surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES David G. Ginther, $62.25. Claim stated he cut the bridge of his nose at the new swimming pool. James R. Shingleton, Sr., $207.00. Claim stated Police Dept. cut out plaster wall to locate slugs after a suicide. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 18, 1979 Page two DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES BUDGET FOR 1980 (Pro-rata share) Clerk read letter from Dept. of Emergency Services, dated Sept. 11, 1979, which stated the projected share of the 1980 budget for the City is $10,416.00. She stated the 1979 share was $9,769.00. WHITE'S BLUEBERRY FARM Clerk read letter from Robert L. Wilder, Administrator for the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, dated Sept. 12, 1979, attached to which was the amendment to the Project Contract. Clerk explained the amendment corrected the legal descrip- tion. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve amendment to Project Contract, carried unanimously. NOISE AT BRIARCLIFF RESTAURANT Clerk read petition signed by 21 residents around the Briarcliff Restaurant which requested enforcement of the City's noise ordinance. Considerable discussion followed and Walt Alloway, Compliance Officer, stated he made three different noise level readings and the highest level was 50. Gary Chrey, attorney for Mr. Swenden, stated that investigations have been undertaken to determine what can be done to more effectively hold in the sound. He requested that Council give Mr. Swenden a chance to look into this further and advise what he will be able to do about the situation. Mayor Jarstad stated he would like a commitment from the management that corrective action will be taken and that the neighbors are also informed of the measures taken. Mr. Chrey assured the City Council that Mr. Swenden will attempt to resolve the problem and he will also notify the neighbors. APPLICATION FOR TAVERN ON 15th ST. BETWEEN WYCOFF & CALLOW (Letter from Mrs. Slate) Clerk read letter from Evelyn Slate, dated Sept. 10, 1979, requesting that the application for a tavern on 15th St. between Wycoff and Callow be denied. Commis- sioner Stewart stated applications for taverns are approved by the Liquor Control Board, not the City Council. Clerk stated she would notify Mrs. Slate and ask her to contact the Liquor Control Board. CITY-OWNED LOT, 1st & Naval Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Sept. 6, 1979, which recommended that a City-owned lot at 1st and Naval be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt the lot should be turned over to the Parks Dept. or sold. Commissioner Stewart suggested that it be sold on time at 10% interest. Mayor Jarstad requested that the Parks Dept. be notified to see if they want it. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to declare lot at 1st & Naval surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City; if it is sold on time, that it be no longer than a 5-yr. contract with 10% interest, carried unanimously. AUDITORIUM & MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING AT SWIMMING POOL Morrie Dawkins discussed an auditorium/multi-purpose building at the swimming pool and urged the Council to consider placing this item on the ballot in the spring of 1980. A lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Dawkins explained the ideas for the auditorium. He stated he feels an auditorium is needed in Bremerton. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to follow recommendations presented by Mr. Dawkins and consider placing this on the ballot in the spring of 1980, carried unanimously. CROSSWALK- Burwell at Penney's Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Sept. 12, 1979, which stated the cross- walk on Burwell at Penney's is not marked to warn motorists and the Engineering Dept. is investigating costs of protruding ramps to width of parallel parking. Commissioner Stewart stated something should be done and Commissioner Swanson stated that suspended crosswalk signs will probably be installed. He stated he has some other suggestions which will be presented at a later date. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - 3300 Kitsap Way (Joe Mentor) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Sept. 14, 1979, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement with Joe Mentor. The memo recommended approval. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept Outside Utility Agreement, subject to review and approval of City Attorney's office, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 18, 1979 Page three CETA SUBGRANTEE GENERAL COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT NO. 002 Clerk presented Subgrantee General Compliance Agreement No. 002 which extended the Agreement from Sept. 30, 1979 to Dec. 31, 1979. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve extension of Agree- ment No. 002, carried unanimously. BJORK LEASE (4th St. Building) Clerk read letter from Eddie Bjork, dated Sept. 11, 1979, which requested the following changes in the lease for the 4th St. Building: (1) Removal of 90-day cancellation clause; and (2) Increase in the rental structure from 5% to 8% per year. Discussion was held and Commissioner Stewart stated he did not want to take the cancellation clause out; that he does not want to have a 5-yr. lease. He also stated that it should be investigated to determine what the other tenants are paying; that he does not want the City to pay more than the other tenants. Mayor Jarstad requested that Mr. Bjork be asked to come in a discuss the changes with Commissioner Stewart. Clerk agreed that it should be investigated. WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FOR RADIO SITE Clerk stated she had received a request from Western Telecommunications for a communications facility at Reservoir Sites 15 and 16 for the Coast Guard. She stated information had been distributed to the Council. She stated there have been no objections from the Water Dept. or the Fire Dept. Dave Patmon, Communica- tions Supervisor, discussed the proposal and stated that shared use of the site would improve the City's radio system. He suggested that Western Telecommunications be compensated for the shared use through adjustment in the monetary provisions of the lease. Discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated he felt the City should get a minimum of $300.00 per mo.; that it be hooked to the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers and there be a 5 year renegotiation clause. Clerk asked if the Commissioners wanted Western Telecommunications to be able to sub- lease and Mr. Patmon suggested that each request be reviewed by the City before approval or denial is given. Mayor Jarstad stated he felt this was a proper use of the property. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize lease with Western Telecommunications, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Stated he will be attending the Finance Officers' Conference in Yakima and will speak on the utility billing system. 2. Discussed advertising on the buses and stated he has been negotiating with John McElhinney regarding the bus advertising. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve contract with John McElhinney to allow him to handle all the bus advertising with the money paid directly to the City, carried unanimously. 3. He presented some changes to the Civil Service Rules as prepared by Carey Donworth and stated he wanted the Council to urge the Civil Service Commission to make the changes so the City can move in that direction. He stated that these changes are in the best interest of the City. Commissioner Swanson stated he has not completed his review and he would like to postpone it for one week. 4. Stated he met with Tracyton Water District and did not get an~here. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow City Attorney's advice regarding the intent of the contract and take whatever legal action is necessary, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson: Stated he made a thorough investigation of the water and sewer deterioration and necessary repairs and is working to come up with efficient accounting procedures. City Attorney: 1. Stated he has been reviewing the IBM and Burroughs contracts and there is a lot of language in the contract that is not satisfactory to the City. He requested Council direction if IBM and Burroughs will not abide by the attorney's changes to their standard form contract. Commissioner Stewart stated that the City has to have a contract. Clerk stated the Soft Ware and CRT were approved by Council some- time ago but that the $600.00 per month for the program was never approved. Commis- sioner Swanson suggested that the City do its own programming in lieu of paying -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 18, 1979 Page four $600.00 per month forever. Commissioner Stewart responded that the price was reasonable. ~o.~ ~e~ ~o. ~o~ f~o~, Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve £:ft W~¥e :nd CRT ~nt~::t,' carried unanimously. 2. He stated the Crabshell Alliance has dropped their preliminary injunction. He stated he feels they proceeded too hastily in filing their suit, as the City had made arrangements for them to have their rally at Roosevelt Field. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Urged everyone to vote in the election today. 2. Discussed the hearing regarding Crabshell Alliance and complimented the City Attorney's office for preparing so quickly for the hearing. PALMER PROCESS SERVICE Clerk read letter from K. W. Palmer, dated Aug. 30, 1979, which stated that Palmer Process Service can serve subpoenas and venires for $10.00 each, at a savings of approximately $6.00 each to the City. Commissioner Stewart suggested trying it for 90 days. Mayor Jarstad asked that the letter be referred to the Chief of Police, City Attorney and Municipal Court and request a written reply next week. Meeting recessed from 10:55 A.M. until 11:10 A.M. BID OPENING - Do-A1 Spreader Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Howard Cooper Corp., no bid. Southpark Industries, Inc., no bid. Sahlberg Equipment, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $11,467.17 (new) and $8,660.93 (demonstrator). Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Sahlberg Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $8,660.93 (demonstrator), as only bidder, carried unanimously. ACCOUNTANT POSITION, TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated Sept. 17, 1979, which requested approval of the establishment of Accountant position in the Treasurer's Dept. The memo stated this was recommended by the State Auditor. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve establishment of Accountant position in the Treasurer's Dept., carried unanimously. CHARLESTON/NATIONAL STREET & DRAINAGE STUDY CONTRACT Clerk read memo from Block Grant Coordinator, dated Sept. 17, 1979, requesting approval of Charleston/National Street and Drainage Study Contract with Parametrix, Inc. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve above contract, carried unanimously. CREE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Clerk presented Petition for Alternative Writ of Mandamus regarding Cree Construc- tion Co., Inc. She stated copies had been sent to the insurance company and City Attorney's office. CRABSHELL ALLIANCE Clerk presented Summons & Complaint regarding Crabshell Alliance. She stated copies had been sent to the insurance company and City Attorney's office; that the insurance company would be notified the preliminary injunction has been dropped. RESOLUTION NO. 1823 - Bail Standards for "No Parking 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M." Violations Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION relating to bail standards for on street parking areas designated as 'No Parking 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M.'." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1823, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Discussion was held regarding envelopes for all tickets and it was the consensus of the Commissioners that envelopes should be provided for all parking tickets. Clerk stated she would check with Chief Devery regarding this. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 18, 1979 Page five RESOLUTION NO. 1824 - Residential Parkin~ Permit Area No. 17 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (Zone 17)." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1824, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3548 - 1979 Edition UBC Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3438, codified as BMC 17.04.010, and adopting the Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition". Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3548, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. REALIGNMENT OF EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated Sept. 14, 1979, which listed realign- ments which are acceptable to all departments involved. (on file in Clerk's office) Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve realignment as presented by City Treasurer's memo, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Appropriatin~ Additional Funds for 1979 Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton amending Ordinance No. 3481, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 3527, 3528 and 3533, and appropriating additional funds for the year 1979". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Emer~encS Medical Services Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to the authorization of the City of Bremerton to levy an amount equal to twenty-five cents per thousand dollars of the assessed value of real and personal property within the City for a period of six consecutive years for the purpose of providing funding for emergency medical care and emergency medical services including personnel, training, supply and equipment costs; and pro- viding for the submission to the qualified electors in an election to be held on November 6, 1979, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on that same date." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he does not feel the money is needed at this time. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicants Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3280, which is codified as BMC 10.04.033, and adopting certain State Statutes by reference relating to Driving a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs and the penalty provisions thereof." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3550 - Condemnation of Portion of Wheaton WaS Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE declaring the need for condemnation of a strip of land in and through certain real property for the purpose of improving, widening and maintaining a public arterial on Wheaton Way from Sylvan Way to Broad Street in the City of Bremerton; and declaring an emergency." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3550, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Sound Dive Center Chan~e in LUR Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3036 and Ordinance No. 3195 by changing the land use restrictions imposed on certain property therein described." -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES September 18, 1979 Page six Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING.- Water Service Accounts Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3247 relating to applicants eligible for Water Service and requiring Water Service accounts to be in the name of the owner of the premises served." Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 12241 thru 12343 inclusive in the amount of $67,573.99 and vouchers 12231, 12233, and 12235 thru 12237 inclusive in the amount of $26,711.44, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 A.M. Kathleen~-. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad~ayor ~ -6-