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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/79 ° '~ ~APPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES f'~'l March 13, 1979 TAPE #153 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) 1085 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Ha11,'239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, March 13, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney Haberly and representatives of the press and r~dio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Chaplain G. R. Bruce of the USS FOX. MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Kellyerie Berns, Water Office (Outside), Extra Help, 3/2/79. Debbie C. Willjams, Police Dept., Office Asst. III, 3/2/79. Gary Case, Water Office, Extra Help, 3/2/79. Joe Stadler, Parking System Revenue, Extra Help, 3/9/79. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Cynthia A. Angeles, Police Dept., Office Asst. I, $3.74 per hr., CETA #4825, 3/12/79. Doris Morgan, Equipment Rental, Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 3/19/79. Dianne Rochelle Elliott, Engineering Dept., Extra Help, $3.25 per hr., 3/14/79. Joe Stadler, Parking System Revenue, Meter Technician/Collection, $5.97 per hr., 3/12/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Terry Leys Peterson, Police Dept., 2rid Yr. to 3rd Yr. Patrolman, $7.23 to $7.58 per hr. , 3/28/79. Mary Y. Porter, Police Dept., Dept. Secretary 6B to 6C, $5.16 to $5.30 per hr., 3/21/79. David C. Boynton, Police Dept., 1st Yr. to 2nd Yr. Patrolman, $6.94 to $7.23 per hr. , 3/20/79. Helen Rena Brown, Police Dept., Office Asst. I (CETA) to Office Asst. II, $3.74 to $4.20 per hr., 3/12/79. William H. Winje, Wastewater Treatment Dept., Operator Trainee to Operator I, $5.O1 to $5.30 per hr., 3/19/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson tO approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM Clerk announced that Mr. Ross had not received the information regarding the number of claims paid last year from the insurance company, but he will have a report next week. DAY CARE CENTER & FOSTER HOME ORDINANCE Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE regulating the minimum requirements for DAY CARE CENTERS and FOSTER FAMILY HOMES that have been licensed by the Departmen~ of Social and Health Services, providing for licensing, fire and life safety and prescribing penalties". Mayor Jarstad discussed the ordinance and grated the reason the Fire Chief wanted this ordinance is so the Fire Dept. will have knowledge of the location of the Day Care Centers and Foster Family Homes. He stated further tha~t it would be difficult to set up a fee schedule for this group and Commissioner Stewart stated that a fee schedule that covers the City's costs is necessary; that someone has to pay for it. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 13, 1979 Page two Mary Polhamus, caseworker for the Dept. of Social and Health Services, read a letter signed by Mary Ryse, dated March 12, 1979, which stated that the Fire Dept. does have a list of the Day Care homes licensed by DSHS; that the require- ments of this ordinance are exactly those in existing licensing regulations set down by DSHS. The letter suggested that the City work with DSHS on an agreement relating to the Fire Dept.'s role in licensing and monitoring both Day Care and Foster Care homes. A lengthy discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad asked Bill Meigs, Acting Fire Chief, if DSHS had sent a list before the fatal fire. Mr. Meigs stated they had not received a current llst before the fire; that they had requested lists from the local administrator and had a difficult time receiving an updated list. He stated since the fatal fire, they have received two lists. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not want to duplicate the State service by having an ordinance requiring the same things the State requires. Mr. Meigs stated he appreciates the input received today; that he is thankful the community has people like this to provide a much-needed service. He stated the Fire Dept. is trying to offer them a qualified person in their home to explain the safety hazards that do exist and to hetp eliminate these hazards. Mr. Horton, Fire Inspector, explained the findings of the investigation of the fires last summer. Commissioner Stewart asked if more manpower would be required to make these inspections and Mr. Horton replied that he did not feel it would be necessary to hire any more people to do the job. Commissioner Swanson asked several questions of Ms. Polhamus regarding the inspections done by DSHS. Sharon Boyd stated she would have to raise her fees if she is forced to pay for a license and inspections. Mary Hensley asked if unlicensed Day Care Homes would be allowed to operate and Mayor Jarstad replied that the ordinance will be enforced. Mayor Jarstad asked that the individuals present meet with the Fire Dept. staff and go over some of the points made today. He stated they will postpone taking action on the ordinance. TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION Edward L. Thornton, approved by Capt. Shoemaker for Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve application for taxi- cab driver's license, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co., $78.14 for severed buried cable. Clerk stated a report had been received from the Water Superintendent that this is a legitimate claim. She stated it will be referred to the insurance company. BID AWARD - Loader Backhoe Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor, dated March 9~ 1979, recommending that bid for Loader Backhoe be awarded to Smith Tractor & Equipment Co. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Smith Tractor & Equip- ment Co. in the amount of $29,028.09, as low bidder, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Timber Sale Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 9, 1979, recommemding that bid for timber sale be awarded to Pan Pacific Trading Co. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Pan Pacific Trading Co. in the amount of $300,500.00, as high bidder, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Beverly Mussman, 3200 19th St., was present and spoke about hypertension. She stated she is working with the Health Dept. to try to educate the public about hypertension; that hypertension is the #1 killer in the nation. She stated she will be in City Hall Friday morning and hopes that all City employees will have their blood pressure checked. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: Discussed the parking meters on Park between 4th and Burwell and stated he would like to make them l~hour meters so Shipyard workers can use them. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor .Jarstad to make the meters on Park between 4th and Burwell 10-hourmeters. 25¢ for 2~ hrs., carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 13, 1979 Page three 2. He stated the City of Bremerton received another Moody A-1 rating this year and this should lower interest rates on the bonds. Commissioner Swanson: Stated he will be attending a conference in Pullman with the Street Superintendent and will be out of town for the rest of the week. Mayor Jarstad: Stated he had the opportunity to take the Beautification Committee through the pool yesterday. CALL FOR BIDS - Tractor-Backhoe Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 9, 1979, which requested authorization to call for bids for a new tractor-backhoe and declare Dynahoe backhoe surplus. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to call for bids for new tractor- backhoe and declare Dynahoe backhoe surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NOS. 9, 12, 13, 14 & 15 - Swimming Pool Clerk presented the following change orders for the Swimming Pool: Change Order No. 9, $493.45 to add connection for heating and ventilating unit #3; Change Order No. 12, $1,142.64 for rough-in to accommodate future gymnasium; Change Order No. 13, extension of completion date by 47 calendar days; Change Order No. 14, $285.98 to raise existing manhole in front of pool ent~rance; and Change Order No. 15, $520.59 for door hardware. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve change orders as listed above, carried unanimously. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT - Larry D. Anderson Clerk presented Performance Agreement with Larry D. Anderson and read memo from City Engineer, dated March 12, 1979, which stated the oil separator was installed. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept Performance Agreement, carried unanimously. LEASE - City & Pat Estabrook (5th St. Library) Clerk presented a lease between the City and Pa.t Estabrook for the basement area of the 5th St. Library for bridge classes. Clerk explained it is for a one-year period and the rent is $150.OO per mo. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept lease for basement area of 5th St. Library, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - (2) Mini Disk Entry Devices Clerk read memo which recommended that bid for two Mini Disk Entry Devices be awarded to IBM for their primary bid, but without the second mini-disk drive option. Motion by CommiSsioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to IBM for their primary bid, but without the second mini-disk drive option, in the amount of $11,250.95, as low bidder, carried unanimously. LEASE - City and Dept. of Transportation (East End Manette Bridge) Clerk presented lease between the City and Dept. of Transportation for beautification of the East End of Manette Bridge and a sublease between the City and the Boat Shed for parking. Bob Dully gave a presentation of the plans for beautifying this piece of property. He stated a sun-catch bench would be installed overlooking the Port Washington Narrows and the area will be beautified. He stated the East Side Kiwanis Club has offered manpower and funds for this project. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept lease and sub-lease for beautiflcation of the East End of Manette Bridge, carried unanimously. STUDY SURVEY ON FERRY DOCK Commissioner Stewart stated the Dept. of Transportation wants to run a study survey with the water bills regarding the ferry dock. He stated they will prepare it and the City will only keypunch and stuff the envelopes; that it will only be done on about 25% of the water accounts. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 13, 1979 Page four RATES FOR SPECIAL CONTAINERS WITH COUNTER-BALANCED LIDS (Brem-Air) Clerk read letter from Richard O. Netzell, CPA for Brem-Air, dated Feb. 27, 1979, which stated the normal increase approved Jan. i, 1979, should apply to rates for special containers with counter-balanced lids also. The letter listed the rate schedule and is on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve increase for special containers, carried unanimously. R/W APPRAISALS, WARREN AVE., 15th to 16th Clerk read memc from City Engineer, dated March 6, 1979, attached to which were appraisals and the review appraiser's certificate for right-of-way of Warren Ave., 15th to 16th. The memo recommended concurrence of the appraisals. The memo requested permission to purchase the right-of-way at the appraised amount; that the funds will be taken from the ~¢ Gas Tax Account and reimbursed at a later date from UAB Fund, which have been approved at 90% reimbursement. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to concur in appraisals, authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, and purchase right-of-way at the appraised amount, carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1793 Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor, dated March 12, 1979, requesting that Resolution No. 1793 be amended to adopt the following rates: Track Dozer, Hourly Operation Rate, $4.79 and Hourly Reserve Rate, $45.39; and Hydro Hammer, Hourly Operation Rate, $3.70 and Hourly Reserve Rate, $22.50. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to amend Resolution No. 1793 adopting the above rates, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - Restriping and Renumbering Parking Garage and Two Outdoor Parking Lots Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for restriping and renumbering City Parking Garage and Two Outdoor City Parking Lots, carried unanimously. LEYDE TOWING Clerk read letter from Richard Lund, dated March 6, 1979, complaining about the rates Leyde Towing charges and stating that he feels their ~ee schedule is unjust. His letter described an incident that happened to him. He asked for an investiga- tion of Leyde's actions and fee schedule. Considerable discussion ensued and Commissioner Stewart stated the City does not set rates for towing; that is set by the State. Mayor Jarstad explained that it took 1~ hours to remove this vehicle from the Warren Ave. Bridge; that he was charged according tothe posted rates. Mr. Fadden, Leyde Enterprises, explained the work done by the driver and stated Mr. Lund was given an approximate cost. Mayor Jarstad requested that the letter be referred to the Chief of Police for an answer. BID OPENINGS - Landscaping of Eastpark Swimming Pool Grounds, Ceiling Tiles and Lights-Kitsap Regional Library and Ductile Iron Pipe Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Landscaping of Eastpark Swimming Pool Grounds: Danson's Landscaping, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $28,549.99. Yamamoto Hydroseeding and Landscaping, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $9,656.06. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bids to committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Ceiling Tiles and Lights-Kitsap Regional Library: Vatencia Construction, $50.00 money order enclosed, $4,754'.76. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bid to committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Ductile Pipe: Rosen Supply Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $46,649.69. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., bid bond enclosed, $45,638.20. Tsubota Steel & Pipe Co., Inc., no bid. United States Pipe~and Foundry Eo., bid bond enclosed, $45,482.21. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 13, 1979 Page five Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. TAPE #153 HEARING - Conifer Variance Appeal (B) 645 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearing at this time, carried Unanimously. Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification mailed to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 517 denying the variance to erect a permanent sign. She then read letter from Marry Lyon, dated Feb. 21, 1979, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the buildings sit back off Pine Rd. and a roadway is proposed for ingress and egress from the development. He stated a landscaped divider is proposed for the roadway and the sign would be located on the landscaped island. He discussed the surrounding land use and stated the zoning ordinance does provide for signs similar to this, but it restricts them to being placed flat against the building. He stated the building sets too far back from Pine Rd. Commissioner Swanson asked if there were any size sign that could be placed in the same location and Mr. Attebery stated it would have to be a mailbox kind of situation with large lettering on it. Mr. Attebery stated this is a unique situation and they might be able to negotiate in terms of size and location. PROPONENT: Marty Lyon, Conifer Developments, presented a sketch showing the proposed sign and stated the sign cannot be placed on the building. He stated this sign will .prevent individuals looking for apartments from driving into the development because the sign will indicate that they are condominiums, not apartments. OPPONENTS: Jim Hobart, 3202 Pine Rd., stated he has an easement right over the property and it will be very difficult for him to get his boat and travel trailer in and out of his driveway if the sign is located in the middle of the access driveway as proposed. He stated he sees no reason to have a permanent sign there; that a temporary sign could be erected and after the units are sold, it should be taken down. He also discussed the noise from construction and asked the Commissioners to consider a noise abatement ordinance. Commissioner Stewart asked him if the sign would obstruct his ability to get in and out and Mr. Hobart replied that the island will. Owen Tripp, 3030 Pine Rd., stated he is opposed to the sign; that this is not a commercial area. He also requested that the Commissioners consider a noise abatement ordinance. A1 Fox, 2821 Pine Rd., stated a temporary sign is fine, but he objects to a permanent sign. He stated their mail boxes should be sufficient. 'Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to follow recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny variance, carried unanimously. SMALL WATER CRAFT Clerk read letter from James H. Bennett, dated March 12, 1979, requesting that the Commissioners consider an ordinance covering the operation of small water craft. Commissioner Stewart requested that it be referred to the Police Dept. for evaluation and report back to Council. ORDINANCE NO. 3506 - Adiustments to Excessive Registration of Water Meters Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3(U) of Ordinance No. 3147, which is codified as BMC 15.O4.220, relating to adjustments to excessive registration of water meters". Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3506 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 13, 1979 Page six BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to'give blanket approval to vouchers 91OO thru 9103 inclusive in the amount of $7,261.87 and vouchers 09108 thro 09236 inclusive in the amount of $89,150.56, audited by John Ross, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain due to a minute interest in ITT Grinnell; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 A.M. een L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Special City Commissioners' Meeting was called to order at 4:05 P.M., Wednesday, March 147 1979, for the purpose of opening an'additional bid for Ceiling Tiles and Lights at Kitsap Regional Library. Present were Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Stewart and City Clerk Mandio. Commissioner Swanson was absent, attending a conference. BID OPENING - Ceiling Tiles and Lights-Kitsap Regional Library Clerk announced the bid from Commercial Builders was received on March 9, 1979 and it was signed in by Max Marangi, Asst. Purchasing Agent. She stated she had notified the news media regarding the special meeting. Commercial Builders, bid bond enclosed, $5,181.43. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer bid to committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried. BID CALL WAIVER - Repair Digester at Manette Treatment Plant Clerk read memo from Wastewater Superintendent, dated March 14, 1979, requesting a bid call waiver to purchase materials to repair digester at the Manette Treat- ment Plant. The memo stated this is an emergency because the alternate digester is now failing. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to declare emergency, waive bid call and reaffirm motion at the March 2Oth Commissioners' Meeting, carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M. ~'~ y~Cl~~ Kathleen L. Mandio~ Ci Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad,