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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/26/79 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES December 26, 1979 TAPE #176 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 1576 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Wednesday, December 26, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Ross, 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 DECEMBER 18, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATION Mark Carter, Water Distribution, Serviceman I, 12/21/79. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve separation, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Charlene Jo Christiansen, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $3.75 per hr., 12/14/79, terminate 12/80. Martin J. Krafcik, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $5.00 per hr., 12/24/79, terminate 9/8O. Kathleen G. Lauzen, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 12/24/79, terminate approximately 9/80. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Joseph Hatfield, Police Dept., 4th Yr. Motor Patrolman to Sergeant, $9.02 to $9.86 per hr., 12/24/79. Roger Leon Ferguson, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $4.00 per hr., 12/24/79. Geofry Hosea, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $5.25 per hr., 12/24/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. PAY INCREASE - Marylyn Hamilton Carole Shreeve, President Local 2052, read letter dated Dec. 19, 1979, which stated that the members of Local 2052 are in opposition to the approved wage increase for Marylyn Hamilton unless the increase is extended to all members of the bargaining unit of a like classification. The letter asked that the matter be delayed until discussions regarding the proposed change are held with the City Council and Union. Commissioner Stewart stated that he and Ms. Hamilton have filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the union; that untrue statements were made in the Sun regarding Ms. Hamilton. He stated the Dec. 20th issue stated," . . . whether she is a union member is a matter currently before the Public Employees Relations Commis- sion, union leaders say"; that he called Mr. Shurke in ~]lympia and was informed that no such case exists. Ms. Shreeve explained that Mr. Dunagan from the Bremerton Sun asked her if a complaint had been filed against Ms. Hamilton and she informed him that it had not yet been filed. Mr. Dunagan informed Ms. Shreeve that the story was already being printed. Discussion followed regarding the pay increase for Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Shreeve stated her job classification should have been reclassified by Civil Service. Mayor Jarstad stated he thinks the best solution is to withdraw Ms. Hamilton's wage increase and file a new job classification for her. Commissioner Stewart stated he wants to reward Ms. Hamilton for doing a good job. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to withdraw wage increase for Marylyn Hamilton and submit a new job classification for her. Under discussion: Commis- sioner Stewart asked if the Mayor would withdraw the wage increases for Vicki Battermann, the three police officers who received a 3% increase and Dorothy Smith. Mayor Jarstad explained that it was necessary to have an Affirmative Action Officer and the Union did not object to that increase. Commissioner Swanson stated these CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES December 26, 1979 Page two increases were all brought before Council and they all have job descriptions attached to their salaries in definite outlines. Ms. Shreeve stated those positions were all upgraded before the Union ratification of the contract. Commissioner Swanson stated he has no problem if Ms. Hamilton is doing super- visory work in redefining her position; but he sees no end to these increases if they don't stay within the structured category. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to meet with the Union representatives to discuss the Merit Level D increases; that he would like to explore the possibility of eliminating that as a merit increase and having it as a longevity increase. Ms. Shreeve stated they should be able to get together within the next two weeks. ALIVE Mayor Jarstad stated the Council does support the ALIVE PROGRAM; that the number of people they are serving is certainly appreciated. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to enter into a contract with the ALIVE PROGRAM and allocate $12,000.00, to be paid monthly as long as the program is being sustained, and that a progress and financial report be submitted to the Council monthly. Under discussion: Mr. Ross asked which fund the money would come from and Commissioner Stewart stated it should come from Revenue Sharing. Motion carried unanimously. SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - Rohwein Electric, Inc. Deputy Clerk presented Summons & Complaint regarding an electrical panel installed by Rohwein Electric and allegedly damaged by a Cree Construction Co. subcontractor. He stated copies had been sent to the City's insurance companies and City Attorney's office. MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES Lee's Sauna, Pearl Sauna & International Sauna. Deputy Clerk stated all three had approval of Police, Fire, Health Dept. and Building Dept., and all have State licenses. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve massage establishment licenses, carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR BUDGET/MONIES CARRY-OVER Deputy Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Dec. 18, 1979, which requested that $26,500.00 be carried over from the 1979 budget, No. 533-20-63, to 1980's budget to cover the cost of several capital improvement projects for which contracts have been awarded and which will not be completed until early next year. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve budget carry-over as stated above, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - Used Fork Lift Deputy Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Dec. 21, 1979, which requested permission to call for bids for used fork lift. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to call for bids for used fork lift and have specifications reviewed by Equipment Rental Supervisor, Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent, carried unanimously. POLICY REGARDING SALARY DEDUCTIONS Deputy Clerk presented memo from City Treasurer, dated Nov. 27, 1979, which stated there is no formal policy regarding how many salary deductions the City is willing to administer for its employees. The memo stated the recommended deductions are: Union Dues, Insurance Premiums, Annuities and Savings Institutions. Discussion was held and Commissioner Swanson stated he felt UGN should be included on the recom- mended list. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to adopt formal policy regarding salary deductions and the following salary deductions be allowed: Union Dues, Insurance Premiums, Annuities, Savings Institutions and UGN, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES December 26, 1979 Page three BICYCLE COMMITTEE LETTERS REQUESTING BICYCLE PARKING Deputy Clerk presented letters addressed to Kitsap Regional Library, Washington State Ferries and Diamond Parking requesting that ad'equate bicycle parking facilities be provided. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve letters and authorize Mayor to sign for the City, carried unanimously. CH2M-HILL AGREEMENT - Amendment 2 Deputy Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 20, 1979, attached to which was Amendment No. 2 to the CH2M-Hill Agreement. The memo stated the amendment has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney and has been accepted by the Governmental Regulatory Agencies. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept Amendment No. 2 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. STREET LIGHT - Kitsap Regional Librars, East 33rd Deputy Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 20, 1979, which stated that a request has been received for a street light to be located east of the van drive to the library; that Puget Power has reviewed the situation and will install a pole, light and cable for $1,614.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to authorize Puget Power to install the light and that the cost of installation be charged to Street Fund, Lights 542 63 37. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson asked if there was enough yard lighting and Bob Frisbie, Asst. City Engineer, stated the light in that area was not adequate. Motion carried unanimously. SIGN PURCHASE FOR 1980 (Count~) Deputy Clerk presented agreement between City and County to reimburse the County for any signs the City may purchase in an emergency situation. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign forthe~City, carried unanimously. HUMANE SOCIETY AGREEMENTS Deputy Clerk presented Humane Society Agreements for 1980. He stated the total cost for the regular agreement is $54,024.00 and $6,357.60 for the special agreement. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept Humane Society Agreements for 1980 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE FIRST READING - Relating to Emplosee PaS Rates Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 2251, Sections I and 2, which are codified as BMC 2.36.010 and 2.36.020, relating to employee pay rates". 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 - Eliminating Exemptions on ElectricitS Tax Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1524, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2240 and 3172, to delete Section 7, Exceptions and Deductions". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he did not see how Puget Power can take part of that exemption and put it into their corporate treasury; that the exemption should be passed onto the users. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. LEAVE CARRY-OVER Richard Jandzinski requested that he be allowed to carry over his excess leave from 1979 to 1980; that he has been unable to take vacation because the Judge has been ill. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve leave carry-over for Mr. Jandzinski. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he thinks everyone should take at least a two-week vacation every year; that it is good policy. Motion carried unanimously. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES December 26, 1979 Page four PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Dr., thanked the Council for being patient and letting him voice his concerns this past year. He made several suggestions to the Council for 1980 and asked that the ditch by his house be cleaned out at least once a year. He stated he would like to see two rescue vehicles in the City and have the City transport all emergencies to the hospital; development of apartments and condominiums in the downtown area; approval of the comprehensive plan. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Stated he contacted Moss Adams again but still has not received a proposal from them. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to enter into a contract with Ansell Johnson for internal control, carried unanimously. 2. Discussed desk audits and stated he felt employees who are doing better work should be paid better. He stated it is important that employees are classified so they are justly paid and it should be done by the Personnel Dept. BILLS Mo--~-~T~-n by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 13973 and 13974 inclusive in the amount of $21,398.23 and vouchers 13978 thru 14092 inclusive in the amount of $115,042.29, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS (continued) Commissioner Swanson: Stated CH2M-Hill will have a presentation next week. Deputy City Clerk: Stated several supervisors have received a sizable salary increase. He asked if they will also receive an increase the first of the year. Commissioner Swanson stated the salary adjustments were passed on the 1979 salaries and any annual raise would be on top of that. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Stated there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission and suggested Art Anderson. Commissioner Stewart suggested getting some background information on him before appointing him and Mayor Jarstad agreed. 2. Discussed the division of court costs and stated the Court recommended leaving the split at 65%-35% but raise the rent to $6.00 per sq. ft. Commissioner Stewart stated that it is not a fair split and the employee count is the fair way to work it out. Mayor Jarstad stated he would ask the Judge and Mr. Jandzinski to make a report to Council, but Commissioner Stewart stated he did not want that; that he wanted an independent study and report. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to raise rental rate to $6.00 per sq. ft. and leave percentage the way it is until Wayne Cowley has gone through some of these areas and makes a recommendation, carried unanimously. 3. Stated 1979 has been an exciting year for the Parks Dept. He discussed the projects in detail. He stated there will be a considerable amount of construction done in 1980. 4. Stated the Planning Dept. plans to adopt the comprehensive plan in early 1980 and those hearings will be before the Council. 5. Stated the Police and Fire Departments are noticing a great increase in their work load; that traffic counts are much higher. ABWA PROJECT, HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURB Deputy Clerk read memo from Street Dept., dated Dec. 11, 1979, which stated the Street Dept. has no objections to the ABWA project, providing it is not mandatory; memo from Deputy Chief of Police, dates Dec. 11, 1979, which stated the Police Dept. has no objection; and a memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 10, 1979, which stated Engineering feels that numbers on the building in some uniform location is a more reliable method of address designation. Ms. Brown, representing ABWA, stated they wanted to use this as a money-making project and stencil the house numbers on the curbs; that it may not be uniform, but it would at least give people an idea that they were in the right neighborhood. Discussion was held regarding whether the =4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES December 26, 1979 Page five paint would last. Commissioner Swanson stated he is not opposed to the project, but the City will not be responsible for repainting any numbers that have been painted over for bus stops, loading zones, etc. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ABWA project, with the stipulation that the City will not be responsible for repainting any numbers that have been painted over for bus stops, loading zones, etc., carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS - Concrete Products, Three 1/2 Ton Pickups & Electrical Computer Room Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Concrete Products: Brem Ready Mix, $50.00 check enclosed, $.80 per min. standby time charges, 6 yds. minimum load, $5.00 each undelivered yd. (Redi-Mix concrete with various calcium contents); $39.00 per yd., $4.00 per sack, $.20 for 1% per cu. yd., $.40 for 2% per cu. yd. (Concrete Standard Cement). ABC Rentals: no check enclosed, Nostandbytime charges, i yd. minimum load (Redi- Mix Concrete with various calcium contents), $40.00 for basic 5 sacs per cu. yd. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bids to Asst. Purchasing Agent and Street Superintendent for evaluation and award next week, carried unanimously. Three 1/2-ton Pickup Trucks: Bennett Ford, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $19,364.79. Grey Chevrolet, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $18,350.25. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to Equipment Rental Supervisor and Asst. Purchasing Agent for evaluation and award next week, carried unanimously. Electrical, Computer Room: Pacific Electric Co., bid bond enclosed, $3,675.00. Rohwein Electric, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $4,185.30. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Pacific Electric as Tow bidder, subject to meeting all specifications and subject to approval of Keith Dodge, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M. Approved: ~-R-. Ross, Deputy City Clerk -5-