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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/79 UNA! 9VED MINUTES CITY CONblISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES February 20, 1979 PAPE #151 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, FebruaFy 20, 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 radio. Meetlug was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Peter Sorsby. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 1979 Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve minutes of Feb. 9, 1979 as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Mary Lynn Carroll, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 2/20/79. Bryan Garinger, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 2/20/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Rona]d D. McKiernan, Fire Dept., Firefighter Str, $4.96 per hr., 2/22/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve notice of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Gary A. Heath, Garage, Equipment Rental & Repair Supervisor, $9.07 to $10.10 per hr., 2/5/79. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve change of pay status, carried unanimously. CIVILIAN METER CHECKERS Clerk read memo from C~ief of Police, dated Feb. 14, 1979, which requested approval to proceed with job descriptions and testing for two positions as civilian meter checkers. The memo stated that since the checkers would have no other primary assigned duties, it will make closer checking for meter violations possible and would also allow two uniformed officers to be returned to full-time police duties. A lengthy discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated he is concerned about putting more people on the payroll; that this is one area where they can find out how many man hours are needed and how many miles will be patrolled. Mayor jarstad suggested that it be set aside for one week to allow the Commissioners to discuss it with the Police Chief. LICENSE APPIACATION Dancing~& Entertainment: Scotty's Tavern, approve by Asst. Chief Kvistad. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve license application, carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF VACUUM APPLICATOR Clerk read memo from Capt. Johnson, dated Feb. 15, 1979, which requested that a Val-5 Economist Scotchlite Vacuum Applicator, Serial #81032, be declared surplus and transferred to the Street Dept. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare vacuum applicator surplus to the needs of the Police Dept. and transfer to Street Dept., carried unanimously. Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated Feb. 16, 1979, which stated that the vacuum applicator is surplus to the needs of the Street Dept. and requested that it be declared surplus and d~sposed of in the best interest of the City. Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to set it aside for one week to determine if it is surplus. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 20, 1979 Page two BID AWARD - ]/2-ton Pickups (Water Dept.) Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 15, 1979, which recom- mended that bid for I/2-ton pickups be awarded to Haselwood Buick as low bidder, in the amount of $9,068.88. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Haselwood Buick for 1/2-ton pickups, carrfed unanimously. BID AWARD - Truck Bodies Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental & Repair Supervisor, dated Feb. 15, 1979, which recommended that bids for truck bodies be awarded as follows: One 3/4-ton Servis body to Truckweld Equipment Co. in the amount of $1,829.74; One 1-ton Servis body to Truckweld Equipment Co. in the amount of $2,168.O8; and one l~-ton Dump body to Nelson Truck Equipment Co. io the amount of $4,935.88. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to award bids as stated above, as low bidders, carried unanimously. BREMERTON CtlARLESTON TRANSPORTATION RENT INCREASE Clerk read letter from John Olson, Manager of BCT, dated Feb. 12, 1979, which requested approval of an increase of $153.OO per month for rental of the building and grounds from BCT for the operation of Bremerton Municipal Transit, eJfective Jan. 1, 1979. The letter stated this amounts to a 10.2% increase and is based on the Seattle/Everett CPI. Commissioner Swanson asked if this had been discussed with BCT to see if they will bold the increase more in line with the President's recommendation of 7%. Clerk stated she would send a letter requesting this. QUIT CLAIM DEED Clerk read memo from City Engineer, attached to which was a Quit Claim Deed for Evan and Frances Burley. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept Quit Claim Deed, refer to City Attorney's office for approval as to form and to City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. AGREEMENT - J.C. Penney Clerk presented an Agreement between the City of Bremerton Parks Dept., Central Lions' Club and J. C. Penhey tor providing signs and developing a Par Course (exercise trail) at NAD Park. Motion by Mayor .Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Agreement, subject to approval by City Attorney's office, carried unanimously. DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Clerk read letter from Mrs. Rose Taylor, dated Feb. 8, 1979, requesting a definite date when the downtown library would be open again. Clerk stated she had received four quotes for cost of repairs and they all came over $2,OO0'.:OO; that it would be necessary to go out on bid call. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for repair of Downtown Library Building, carried unanimpus]y. BID AWARD - Closed Circuit TV Components (Wastewater Dept.) Clerk read memo from Wastewater Superintendent, dated Feb. 18, 1979, which recom- mended that bid be awarded to Cues, Inc. for their alternate bid. The memo stated the alternate bid provides some auxiliary equipment in addition to what was requested at a total price of $8,221.46. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Cues, Inc., as only bidd~r, for their alternate bid in the amount of $8,221.46. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated the alternate bid. more the justifies the added expense; that these added features would have to be purchased at a later date anyway. Motion carried unanimously. WORK FORCE ACCOUNT - Lower Marine Dr. (Water Dept.) Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 16, 1979, requesting authoriza- tion for the Water Dept. to install a 4" D.I. water main on Lower Marine Dr. from Valley Dr. to Marine Dr. at an estimated cost o[ $6,Ol4.16. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approvesinstallation of water main as stated above, carried unanimously. Ms. ltaberly left tbe meeting and Mr. Sexton entered at this time. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 20, 1979 Page three REQUEST FOR REVIEW - Shorelines tlearings Board (Ostrom) Clerk presented a Request for Review regarding the revision of Substantial Development Permit No. 33-76issued by the City to Donald Ostrom. ORDINANCE NO. 3493 - Naming Pennie Lane Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE proclaiming a name for the single unnamed cul-de-sac in the recorded plat of Sylvan Meadows situated in the NE~ of the SWk, Sec. 2, T24N, R1E, W.Mo". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3493 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Simpson Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Simpson)." 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. RESOLUTION NO. 1801 - Parking Permit Area, Zone 11 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (Zone 11)." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Resolution No. 1801, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3494 - Fire Station Bonds Clerk read, ~irst reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providing for the issuance, specifying the maturities and maximum effective interest rate, and fixing the form of $710,OOO par value of "Unlimited General Obligation Bonds, 1979," authorized by the qualified voters of the City at a special election held on November 7, 1978, in conjunction with the general State election held on the same date, pursuant to Ordinance No. 3454 passed and approved August 29, 1978; creating a special bond redemption fund; creating a fire equipment acquisition and station construction fund; providing for tbe sale of such bonds; and declaring an emergency". Motion by Mayc. r Jarstad and Commissioner SwansOn to pass Ordinance No. 3494. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated that 8% interest is too high; that he has never seen a G.O. bond go for 8%. He stated he would call Mr. Shirley and see if it can be reduced. Meeting recessed from 9:40 A.M. until ]O:10 A.M. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner S~anson: Discussed the preliminary work that will be done on Chester allowing the instal- lation of ramps and lights in the area. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Distributed the Police Report for Jan. He stated there were 1,421 arrests for the month, 1,162 were traffic related. 2. Discussed an incident on the ferry Saturday night where three police officers came on board the ferry regarding a person who had threatened others with a hand- gun. He stated the police officers handled the situation extremely well. ORDINANCE NO. 3494 - Fire Station Bonds Commissioner Stewart stated he had talked to Jack Shirley and Mr. Shirley informed him that the interest rate could be reduced to 7%. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3494 and change the interest rate to 7% rather than 8%, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swat/so~ Yes. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 20, 1979 Page iour EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Motion hy Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve employees' retirement fund for March 1979 in the gross amount of $3,330.90, audited by .John Ross, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to give blanket approval to voucbers 08736 tbru 08872 inclusive in the amount of $166,740.39, audited by John Ross, carrled as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain due to a minute interest in ITT Grinnell; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to g~ve blanket approval to vouchers 8729 thru 9832 inclusive in the amount of $76,136.94, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - Robin Ave. Commissioner Swanson read memo from City Engineer, dated Feb. 20, 1979, which stated that a portion of the sanitary sewer llne on Robin Ave. is partially blocked; that they ~eel the blockage may be caused by a collapsing pipe and the entire line may collapse at anytime. %he memo stated that the cost of replacement is about $35,000.00; that an emergency be declared arid they be authorized to negotiate with the contractor for replacement of this line. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare emergency and authorize negotiations with contractor for replacement of sewer l~ne, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 10:22 A.M. until 10:35 A.M. rAPE #]51 HEARING - Washington Army National Guard Special Use Permit Appeal (A) 195 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to bold 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. 515 recommending approval of Special Use Permit to constnlct a mini-tank range on state property at the Bremerton Armory. She then read letter ~rom Cene Lobe, Chairman of the Kitsap County Commissioners, dated Jan. 24, ]979, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to appEove the Special Use Permit. Clerk presented a report from Walt Alloway, Compliance Officer, dated Feb. ]5, 1979, regarding'sound noise level for the mini-tank range. She stated 39 advisory ballots were sent, 8 returned with 4 agreeing and 4 disagreeing. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, introduced some findings he discovered in his review of the file: (1) The applicant did not sign the application; and (2) Tbe environmental check list ~s not in the file. Mr. Attebery stated these findings would not have altered his recommendation for approval nor would it have changed the decision of the Planning Commission. He stated the applicant submitted lengthy data on environment impact which was used in place of the checklist. hensive plan indicates this area as part of the watershed for public and quasi- public use. He discussed the sur~oundlng ]and use and stated the mini-tank range would be constructed beblnd the armory on the abandoned airstrip facing toward the west; that the range will be approximately ]20 ft. square and surrounded by an 8-ft. lence. Mr. Sexton questioned whether the hearing should be held since the application was not s~gned. He stated there are also ramifications about not having an environmental checklist in the file. Mr. Attebery exp]a~ned that he only dis- covered that t~e application was not signed in the last week. Commissioner Stewart asked if a Special Use Permit can be granted without a signed applica- tion and Mr. Sexton replied that he seriously doubted it. Mr. Sexton stated the real question is whether it can be remedied at thi~ point and whether the Council wants to set a precedent: that this is a po]icy question. Mayor jarstao -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 20, 7979 Page five stated that not signing the application was an error; that the app]icant was at the Planning Commission Meeting and he did speak in favor. Mr. Attebery explained that the applicant did pay a filing fee. Chuck Bair, who is the applicant, explained that he did fail to sign the application, but he did sign the check to pay for it. He stated tbat if it is a policy question, a subsequent signing should be sufficient. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the appllcation as a proper application and a signature be obtained, carried unanimously. Mr. Bair signed the application at this point. Mrs. Jarden, 5105 Werner Rd., discussed use of a private road which the residents maintain and asked if anything could be done about the garbage being dumped in the area and everyone using this road. It was determined that tbis ~s a County road and Mayor Jarstad suggested that she d~scuss the problem with the County Commissfoners. Pete Crane, Kitsap County Trident Coordinator, stated he was speaking on behalf of the County Commissioners; that their strongest objection is that they feel a m~ni-tank range would be incompatible with the surrounding land use. He stated this property ~s a prime area for residential ddvelopment. He stated a tank f~ring range would detract from development and they feel this is an area that should be deve]oped. He discussed the Block Grants and stated the primary purpose of the Block Grants is to preserve and enhance the residential character of the neighborhoods and a firing range would detract from the neighborhoods. He stated that Congressman Dicks suggested to the ||ousing Authority that they use some of the National Guard site for low-income development; that the Guard was wilI~ng to surplus some of this property and HUD agreed that this could be done. He stated that in Dec. the National Guard informed them that their priorities had changed and they needed to put in a tonk f~ring range; that they feel this will detract from developing housing in that area. He stated that the Navy has agreed to allow the Guard to use as much land as they need at Camp Wesley Harris, which is only three miles away, and baring their firing range out there would not be incompatible with the land use in that area. He stated the Adjutant General is w~ll~ng to discuss in more detail the idea of moving the firing range to Camp Wesley Harris and surplusing the National Guard property. He requested that the Special Use Permit be tabled until negotiations can be completed. He stated they fee] a compromise can be made to meet the Guard's needs and use this property for low and moderate income housing. t|e presented a site plan and stated there will be moderate-income bonsing as well as low-income bousing w~tlh recreation areas and a school. He then d~scussed the safety factor and noise and stated they are concerned for immediate residents and any future developments in the area. He stated this would be an attractive nuisance for children and a noise nuisance for residents. Bill Mahan, County Commissioner, pointed out that their letter of appeal wa~ written immediately after the Planning Commission action; that they were unaware this item was on the agenda or they would have been present to give their presentation. Major Tonge, Corps of Engineers, stated he has been aware of some of the conversa- tions Mr. Crane discussed, but he has never seen anything in writing. He stated the firing range is a very temporary type of range and can be taken down within a few hours. Major Gringus, Corps of Engineers, explained the range and distributed a packet of material, which i~ on file ]n the Planning Dept. He went through this packet point-by-point. He stated the range is needed now and any development will take some time. ||ediscussed the need for firing range training and stated this range provides vital and extremely effective training. He stated the tanks will not leave tbe present boundaries o~ the Armory; it will not be an attractive nuisance because the exterior is nothing but a blank wall; there will be no duds and no ammunition stored; there will be barb wire antj-cl]mbe[s on the top o~ the fence -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 20, 1979 P~ge six to prevent anyone cllmbing over. He stated that should anyone get inside, there is nothing inside on which anyone might be harmed. He explained the noise analysis using a diagram and stated the noise level is not much higher than average street traffit. He stated the construction of the firing range will not impede any negotiations between the City, County or the Federal Government regarding develop- ment of this property. Mr. Crane stated the issue is that there is a choice whether a tank firing range is located in this area or at Camp Wesley Harris and low-income housing is developed on this property. He requested that a decision be postponed until their negotia- tions are complete. Major Grlngus stated that this is only a 2-year Special Use Permit and the project Mr. Crane has described is not going to be ready within two years. He stated further that if this project comes to pass, it will make the Special Use Permit a non-conforming use and it will not be renewed after the two years. Major Tonge explained their objection to using Camp Wesley Harris was the loss of training time and expense of chartering a bus to transport the troops. He stated it just is not a practical approach for them to move to Camp Wesley Harris. Major Sperry explained the training program and stated that Idaho has firing ranges inside the city limits and there have been no adverse consequences regarding noise levels. He stated this is a well-designed, well thought out program and it is designed to save taxpayers' money. lie stated it is very important that the equip- ment is maintained at the home station. Mr. Crane stated that the Navy is thinking in terms of maintaining the tanks and moving the whole unit to Camp Wesley Harris if that seems appropriate. Major Sperry explained that would mean establishing a new facility and Major Tonge stated that would take several years; that the Navy will not build a facility for them and they need this firing range right now. Major Sperry then explained the construction oi the firing range and stated it is not permanent construction. tie stated the gunner will never be allowed to fire too far to the left or the right or too high; that there is no danger regarding bullets going astray. Nancie Wood-Mahan, Housing Coordinator for Bl[A, discussed the problems the tlousing Authority has had obtaining property for low-income developments and stated they are not opposed to the mini-tank firing range. She requested a continuance of the hearing so they could continue with negotiations for this property. She stated it would not be used only for low-income housing; that moderate-income housing would also be built. She stated they are simply requesting that the City Council consider the need for housing alternatives for people earning $17,OOO or less per year; that their need is as great as the National Guard's need for tank training. Lt. Co]~. Ryan stated he is a representative of the Adjutant General's office at Camp Murray and he is unaware of any negotiations with the Adjutant General. He asked Mr. Crane if he has been involved with any negotiations with the Adjutant General and Mr. Crane replied that Commissioner Mahan spoke to him last week. Mayor Jarstad asked Mr. Attebery i~ his office had been involved in negotiations and Mr. Attebery stated the meeting held on Dec. 6th was their only involvement. Mayor Jarstad stated the Council is not setting a precedent by allowing the hearing even though the application was not signed; that they accepted this applica- tion because it is another government entity who needs to get their trainlag under- way. tie stated that none of the City~s staff people have been involved in any negotiations regarding a land trade; that negotiations should be done through the proper channels. l{e stated the National Guard's request is a proper utilization as long as there is no danger to the surro~nding area. Commissioner Swanson stated that it can be dismantled rapidly and there are a number of good residual parts of the property that can be used for bousing. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to deny appeal and grant the Special Use Permit for a iIlini-tank range, carried unanimously. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 20, 1979 Psg~ seven CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Rainie W. Woods, $300.00 plus water bill. The claim stated the bathroom pipes froze and broke causing extensive damage to carpets, walls and floors, including plumbing in the bathroom. The claim stated the water was not shut off as advised on 12/27/78. Discussion was held and Commissioner Stewart stated M~. Woods should have come into the office to sign for water turn-o~f. Clerk explained that a door-knocker had been placed that indicated the water would be turned off by Dec. 27, 1978. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not think that was a commitment to shut off the water by any given date; that it is the owner's responsibility to take care of his own pipes. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to reject claim for damages subject to review by City Attorney's office, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at I2:10 P.M. Kathleen L. Mandis, City Clerk Apprsved: -7-