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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/79 I~APPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES COU~iC~L February 9, 1979 TAPE #150 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, Friday, February 9, 1979 at 9:00 A.M., with Commissioner Stewart presiding. Also present were Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Mayor Jarstad was absent, attending a conference in Washington, D.C. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Mike Pickard of the Bremerton Alliance Church. SEPARATION Douglas Quigg, Street Dept., Serviceman Sr., 2/23/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separation, carried. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Catherine Johnson, Accounting/Treasurer, Asst. City Treasurer, $8.65 per hr., 2/9/79. James Allen Quigg, Water Supply, Extra Help, $3.75 per hr., 2/5/79. Antone Medeiros, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Assistant, CETA #4775, $4.81 per hr., 2/5/79. James Trainer, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Assistant, CETA #4770, $4.81 per hr., 2/5/79. Dolores Y. Davis, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Assistant, CETA #4771, $4.81 per hr., 2/5/79. Charles Thompson, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Assistant, CETA #4772, $4.81 per hr., 2/5/79. Ernest Adapon, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Assistant, CETA #4773, $4.81 per hr.~ 2/5/79. Rex'William Hope, Jr., Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Assistant, CETA #4774, $4.81 per hr., 2/5/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment, carried. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Craig E. Rogers, Police Dept., 3rd t~ 4th Yr. Patrolman, $7.58 to $7.93 per hr., 2/9/79. Nathaniel Ledbetter, Wastewater Treatment, Operator Trainee 6A to Operator I 7A, $5.O1 to $5.30 per hr., 2/5/79. Teresita T. Santos, Building Dept., Office Asst. II to Office Asst. III, $4.20 to $4.73 per hr., 2/5/79. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status, carried. CETA SUBGRANT MODIFICATION 96-OO2-A (O1) Clerk presented CETA Subgrant Modification O1 in the amount of $6,664.00. Motion by Commissioners Stewart ~nd Swanson to approve CETA Subgrant Modification and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated Feb. 6, 1979, attached to which was a statement from Employment Security Dept. in the amount of $513.66 for unemploy- ment compensation for the fourth quarter of 1978. The memo recommended that this amount be paid from the respective departments where the individuals were last employed. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson tb follow recommendation of City Auditor and approve payment of statement from the respective departments, carried. CLAIM FOR DANAGES Tracy School of Dance, $118.62 for damage done to carpet due to leaking fire hydrant. Clerk stated copies will be sent to the insurance company and Water Dept. for report. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 9, 1979 Page two SURPLUS CHAIRS - Police Dept. Clerk read memo from Capt. Johnson, dated Feb. 7, 1979, requesting that five chairs from the Police Dept. be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare chairs surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried. CALL FOR BIDS - Landscaping Eastpark Swimming Poo] Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Feb. 5, 1979, requesting call for bids for landscaping Eastpark Swimming Pool. The memo stated the approximate cost is $30,000.00 and monies are available in the Parks Dept. budget. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to call for bids for landscaping at Eastpark Swimming Pool, carried. BID AWARD - Four-door Sedans (Police Dept.) Clerk read memo from Capt. Johnson, dated Jan. 31, 1979, which recommended that bid for 4-door sedans be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet as low bidder. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to award bid for 4-door sedans to Kluge Chevrolet as low bidder, carried. BID AWARD - Three-Wheel Vehicle (Police Dept.) Clerk read memo from Capt. Johnson, dated Feb. 1, 1979, which recommended that bid for 3-wheel vehicle be awarded to Sunset Northwest as only bidder. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to award bid for 3-wheel vehicle to Sunset Northwest as only bidder, carried. BID AWARD - Two Fire Pumpers (Fire Dept.) Clerk read letter from Acting Fire Chief, dated Feb. 6, 1979, which recommended that bid for two fire pumpers be awarded to Sea-Western, as lowest bidder meeting specifications. The letter stated that Sea-Western was not the lowest bidder; that the low bidder had unacceptable deficiencies which are documented. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to award bid to Sea-Western as lowest bidder meeting specifications, carried. FIRE EQUIPMENT Clerk read letter from Acting Fire Chief, dated Feb. 6, 1979, which stated that none of the bids received for fire equipment met specifications. The letter recommended that all bids be rejected and a new call for bids be authorized for fire equipment. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to reject all bids and authorize new call for bids for fire equipment, carried. GASOLINE ALLOCATION Clerk read letter from Chevron, dated Feb. 1, 1979, which stated that their customer's 1978 volume in a given mcnth will generally be the maximum that customer can purchase from them in that month of 1979. Commissioner Swanson stated that if an emergency situation arises, the City may need more gasoline and Chevron should be so notified. Commissioner Stewart stated that possibly the City could get another company to furnish gas on an emergency standby and Ms. Mandio stated she would check this out. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AGREEMENT - Dept. of Natural Resources Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 7, 1979, which stated that the State would like the City to allow them to include our aerial photographs in their index on all the latest aerial photographs; that if anyone wants to get prints of the City's aerials, a use fee would have to be paid to the City. MOtion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Agreement with Dept. of Natural Resources and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. BICYCLES ON MANETTE BRIDGE Clerk read letter from Noel Barrett, dated Feb. 6, 1979, which requested that an evening meeting be held regarding bicyles on Manette Bridge. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to set meeting on Wed., Feb. 28, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., carried. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 9, 1979 Page three MCNTHLY REPORT - Fire Dept. Clerk distributed copies of the monthly report for the Fire Dept. This is on file in the City Clerk's office. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation of Mayor proclaiming Feb. 11-17, 1979 as Vocational Education Week. KITSAP CRIME ALERT - Grant Extension Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated Feb. 8, 1979, attached to which was a Contract Amendment for the Kitsap Crime Alert extending the City's Crime Alert Grant Project through Sept. 30, 1979. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept Contract Amendment and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION Robert Dennis Swackhamer, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve taxicab driver's license applicaticn, carried. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Naming Cul-de-sac in Sylvan Meadows Penhie Lane Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE proclaiming a name f.or the single unnamed cul-de-sac in the recorded plat of Sylvan Meadows situated in the NE~ of the SW~, Sec. 2, T24N, R1E, W.M.". Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson requested that this name be reviewed by CENCOM, Fire Dept. and Police Dept. to make sure there are no similar names in Bremerton. Mr. Attebery stated he would check and report back next week. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.' EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND REPAIR SUPERVISOR Commissioner Swanson reported that he had checked with the City's labor negotiator and the Mayor regarding Mr. Heath's reclassification and there appears to be no problem with negotiations. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve rewording the position description to "Equipment Rental and Repair Supervisor" and approve a change in pay status to $1,751.42 per mo. for Mr. Heath, carried. Meeting recessed from 9:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers: Claim Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for payroll period 1/23/79 thru 2/4/79, $6,874.2I and Salary Fund, Gross payroll for same period, $I86,636.O8, checked by Darlene Herrmann, carried. CALL FOR BIDS - Three-Wheel Vehicle (Parking System Revenue) Clerk read memo from Commissioner Stewart, dated Feb. 9, 1979, which requested call for bids for one three-wheel vehicle for collection of money from parking meters. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to call for bids for three-wheel vehicle for Parking System Revenue, carried. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Swans~ll: He stated 71 building permits were issued in Jan. 1979 for a total valuation of $968,311.OO. Commissioner Stewart: He discussed the new sewer system and stated the Council should begin thinking of ways to cover the costs. He stated that rates could be raised or possibly a revenue bond issue. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 9, 1979 Page four PUBLIC RECOGNITION Joe Nettekoven, 2826 Pine Road, complained about not being able to make a left- hand turn into Penney's parking lot from Burwell. Commissioner Swanson explained that this was done with the recommendation from the Traffic Engineer and Police/ Traffic Division; that it was publicized before it was done and it prevents a stack-up of cars trying to get into the Penney's parking lot. Meeting recessed from 10:20 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. TAPE #150 BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY HEARING (A) 279 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to hold hearing at this time, carried. Clerk stated the hearing was advertised, posted and letters of notification sent as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 511 which recom- mended denial. She stated advisory ballots were sent twice: 33 sent the first time, 7 returned and 7 disagreeing; 33 sent the second time, 10 returned, 9 against the rezone and 1 for. She then read letter from Linda Cochran, dated Feb. 7, 1979, requesting that the hearing be continued to the evening of Feb. 2Oth. Ms. Mandio explained that there have been several requests to continue the hearing to an evening, but Planning Commission has a meeting on Feb. 2Oth. She suggested continuing the hearing to Feb. 21, 1979. She stated that anyone who was present could testify at this time, but she encouraged everyone to wait until the evening meeting. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to continue hearing until Feb. 21, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., carried. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the site is located on Pine Rd. north of Sheridan Rd. and south of E. 31st St. He discussed the surrounding land use and stated the current Comprehensive Plan indicates medium density residential (4-6 dwelling units per acre). He stated the proposal is for 30 units of HUD assisted family housing; two 6-plexes, four 4-ple~es and one duplex; with 50 parking spaces. PROPONENTS: Nancie Wood-Mahan, Housing Coordinator for BHA, stated she would like to make her presentation at the evening hearing. Mary Glysteen, Attorney for Evergreen Legal Services, read letter from John S. Tracy, dated Feb. 6, 1979, urging the Commissioners to consider fully and favor- able BHA's application for rezone. This letter is on file in the Planning Dept. OPPONENTS: Vernon Bouton, 2960 Rickey Rd., read a letter dated Feb. 9, 1979, attached to which was a petition with 66 signatures opposing the rezone. He stated he would like to reserve further comment until the evening meeting. This letter is on file in the Planning Dept. John McConnell, 313 E. 28th, stated he saw little use of building a complex like this in a nice area; that this money should be spent remodeling some of the older homes and upgrading what is available now. Owen Tripp, 3030 Pine Rd., requested that the Engineering Dept. provide a report regarding the sewer on Pine Rd. before the evening hearing. Brad Guering, 3020 Pine Rd., discussed the traffic and stated he does not think it would be safe for children to cross the street to get to the school. tie asked where the bus stops would be. Walter Glover, 3004 Pine Rd., asked if Pine Rd. would be made a 4-lane street before or after the proposal is put in if it is approved. Commissioner Swanson stated the rezone is separate from any improvements on Pine Rd. and at the present time, there are no scheduled improvements for Pine Rd. Mr. Glover asked when the project would be completed if it is approved and Ms. Wegsteen stated the tentative construction start date was June 20, 1979 and it would take about 6 months to complete. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 9, 1979 Page five Louie Tienne, 233-B Elm, stated he is concerned about traffic and sewage. He stated he is opposed to any more housing until Pine Rd. is a 4-lane street and the sewer is updated. A1 Fox, 2828 Pine Rd., asked the people who were opposed to the rezone to stand up and 30 individuals stood up. Pat Carey, 109-B Oak St., stated the Sheridan Neighborhood is against the fezone; that this is an active group and they want to do the right thing. Dwight Carson~ 3115 Rickey Rd., discussed traffic and stated it has increased considerably on Pine Rd.; that people use Pine instead of Wheaton Way. Nancie Wood-Mahan spoke in rebuttal to several items in the Planning Commission Resolution. She went through these items point-by-point and requested that the Engineering Dept. give a formal presentation addressing the traffic problem. Commissioner Swanson stated the continued hearing would have to be reset in order to allow the Engineering Dept. time to prepare the requested reports. Meeting recessed from 11:35 A.M. until 11:45 A.M. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to rescind previous motions to have an evening meeting regarding bicyles cn Manette Bridge on Feb. 28, 1979 and the continuation of the Housing Authority Rezone Hearing on Feb. 21, 19797 carried. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to continue Bremerton Heusing Authority Hearing until Feb. 28, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., carried. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to hold meeting regarding bicyles on Manette Bridge on March 7, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., carried. John McConnell, 313 E. 28th, stated this property will be taken off the tax rolls. Vernon Bouton, 2960 Rickey Rd., discussed the EIS and traffic and sewer study. He stated the EIS would answer all the questions raised. Bea Wegsteen, Executive Director of BHA, stated the BHA does make a payment in lieu of taxes which will be greater than the taxes on this undeveloped property. Edna Carson, 3115 Rickey Rd., stated if this property were sold to individuals, the taxes would be tremendous. Ruth Pratt, 538 David Dr., stated that property values deteriorate when homes are next to a low-income development. Hearing recessed until Feb. 28, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 8561, 8563 and 8565 inclusive in the amount of $207.93 and vouchers 08568 thru 08728, with the exception of 08589 in the amount of $473.71 (this voucher was to ITT Grinnell and Commissioner Stewart has a minute interest in this company), in the amount of $164,261.20, checked by Darlene Herrmann, carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:O5 P.M. Approved: Robert B. Stewart, Mayor Pro Tem