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CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
January 30, 1979-
TAPE #149 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) 1408 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday,
January 30, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, 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 JANUARY 23, 1979
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Patricia Pontre]li, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Assistant, 1/26/79.
Richard L. Goodpasture, Accounting/Treasurer, Treasurer, 3/30/79 (approximate).
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, carried
unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Chul Bae Ham, Street Dept., Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 1/22/79.
Patricia Pontrelli, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, $4.86 per hr., 1/29/79.
Robert C. Weiss, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, $i1.00 per hr., 1/30/79.
Catherine Johnson, Accounting/Treasurer, Asst. City Treasurer, $8.65 per hr., 2/13/79.
Mable L. (Laurie) Marshall, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Asst. II, $728.00 per mo.,
1/30/79.
Molly S. Armetrout, Accounting/Treasurer, Keypuncher, $728.00 per mo., 1/15/79.
Bryan Dale Garinger, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 1/30/79.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment,
carried unanimously.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Signa Palmerton, Engineering, Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 1/22/79.
William Dully, Water Distribution, Supervisor, $7.56 to $9.61 per hr., 2/5/79.
DuWane Williams, Engineering, Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 1/22/79.
Dean Denis, Police Dept., 3rd yr. to 4th yr. patrolman, $7.58 to $7.93 per hr.,
1/28/79.
Ed Winningham, Police Dept., 3rd yr. to 4th yr. patrolman, $7.58 to $7.93 per hr.,
1/27/79.
Terry Welling, Police Dept., 3rd yr. to 4th yr. patrolman, $7.58 to $7.93 per hr.,
1/30/79.
Ann Gehr]ng, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Asst. III 5A to 53, $4.73 to $4.86 per
hr., 1/24/79.
Betty Love, Acc6unting/Treasurer, Office Asst. III 53 to 5C, $4.96 to $5.O1 per hr.,
1/24/79.
Ann Finnegan, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Asst. Ill 53 to 5C, $4.96 to $5.O1 per
hr., 2/7/79.
Esther Hansen Leard, Municipal Court, Court Accountant, Merit Level D, $5.70 per
hr., 1/8/79.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers as follows:
Claim Fund for payroll period 1/7/79 thru 1/21/79, Bank Service Fees and FICA,
$6,874.O2; and Salary Fund for same period, gross salary, $215,607.O8, audited by
John Ross, carried unanimously.
SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - William F. Forhan, et al vs. City
Clerk presented a Sunmons & Complaint regarding the Harkins Place Rezone and
stated copies had been sent to the insurance company and City Attorney~s office.
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CALL FOR BIDS - Truck Bodies'
Clerk presented requisitions for one 3/4 ton truck body and one 1-ton truck
body for the Street Dept.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for truck bodies
as stated above, carried unanimousiX.
CALL FOR BIDS - Two 1/2-ton Pickup T~ucks
Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Jan. 23, 1979, requesting a
call for bids for two new ~-ton pickup trucks. The memo also stated a 1969
Chevrolet and 1971 International pickup truck are surplus ahd should be disposed
of in the best interest of the City.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for two 1/2-ton
pickup trucks for Water Distribution and declare 1969 Chevrolet and 1971 Inter-
national pickup trucks surplus and d~spose of in the best interest of the City,
carried unanimously.
SURPLUS AIR COMPRESSOR
Clerk read memo from Capt. Johnson, dated Jan. 29, 1979, requesting that an
air compressor be declared surplus and transferred to the Street Dept.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to declare Binks Spray System
Compressor, with tank, Binks single cylinder, model C1A, Serial # 42l compressor
and Wagner 1 hsp electric motor surplus to the needs of the Police Dept. and
transfer to Street Dept., carried unanimously.
BICYLES ON MANETTE BRIDGE
Clerk read letter from Noel A. Barrett, dated Jan. 26, 1979, requesting that
the Commissioners reconsider their decision to prohibit bicycle riding across
the Manette Bridge. The letter stated this action is unnecessary and unwanted,
from the viewpoint of the experienced bicyclist. It stated further that he
would like to place whatever information, expertise and contacts with other
concerned cyclists that he may have at the disposal of the commissioners in
order to better serve the actual needs of the City and area cyclists. Discussion
followed and Commissioner Stewart stated he felt bicylists should have a chance
to be heard before it goes into effect. Mayor Jarstad suggested that Mr. Barrett
talk to the Engineering and Police/Traffic and put it back on the agenda in two
weeks.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer letter to Engineering
, and Police/Traffic for recommendation and notify Mr. Barrett that it will be
an agenda item Feb. 13, 1979, carried unanimously.
DEVELOPMENT COST ESTIMATES FOR LIONS PLAYFIELD AND WHI%E'S BLUEBERRY FARM
Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Jan. 24, 1979, which requested
authorization for the Parks Dept. to contact ORB for development cost estimates
for Lions Playfield and White's Blueberry Farm. The memo stated the estimated
cost is $1,O00.00, with monies available in the Parks budget.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize the Parks Dept.
to contact ORB for estimates, carried unanimously.
PROPOSED AMBUbANCE RATE INCREAS~
Clerk read letter from Mr. Mussman, Ambulance Committee Chairman, dated Jan. 22,
1979, regarding ambulance rates and suggesting a review of the rates to determine
if they are reasonable. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. Ms.
Mandio gave a breakdown of other cities' rates and stated they appear to be
comparable; that some are higher and some ~re lower. A l~ngthy discussion followed
and Mr. Leyde explained that h~s costs have gone up considerably and he feels this
rate increase is needed. Mr. Mussman stated he did not feel it was necessary to
have Leyde run his ambulance at the same time R-1 is dispatched; that rolling the
ambulance at the same time that R-1 rolls in non-emergency.situations is not
necessary. Mr. Leyde stated he feels it is necessary to run at the same time;
that the whole purpose is to serve the public and that response is necessary.
Mr. Mussman stated he is not opposed to the rate increase as long as it is
justified and it is a good service.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve rate increase as proposed.
Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson asked if it is reasonable to consider
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a reduction in the mileage rate on long runs and Mr. Leyde stated they try to
make it an equal fare and if it can be adapted into the rate schedule, he has
no objection.
Amended Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve rate schedule
a~d to reduce mileage to $2.00 per mile for anything over 20 miles, carried
unanimously. Mayor Jarstad stated he appreciates the work done by Mr. Mussman.
R/W APPRAISALS
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Jan. 29, 1979, requesting appraisals
for property which is needed for R/W on the following projects: Wheaton Way
from Sylvan to Broad (to be reimbursed by FAM funds) and Warren Ave. from 15th
to 16th (to be reimbursed by UAB funds).
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve the above appraisals,
carried unanimously.
NATIONAL GUARD FIRING RANGE
Clerk read letter from Gene Lobe, dated Jan. 24, 1979, which stated that the
County Commissioners are concerned that the noise level produced by the National
Guard Firing Range will cause an adverse impact to the people living in the
area. The letter asked the City Council to consider this potential problem.
Commissioner Stewart suggested contacting the Health Dept. to check the noise
level. Commissioner Swanson suggested that either the Planning Dept. or Engineering
Dept. should invest in a decibal meter. He stated he would ask Walt Alloway
to investigate the noise level at the National Guard Firing Range.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to invest in a decibal meter, carried
unanimously.
EXTENSION OF OFFICE SPACE FOR MUNICIPAL COURT
Clerk presented requisition from Municipal Court for expansion of office space.
Discussion followed regarding the cost and Clerk stated she would get some
cost estimates and report back to Council.
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Clerk read letter from Block Grant Coordinator, dated Jan. 26, 1979, which
requested that a joint City/County Commissioners' public meeting be held Feb. 15,
1979 at 7:30 P.M. in the Bremerton School District's Administration Center, for
the purpose of reviewing the Housing Rehabilitation Program proposal.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Feb. 15, 1979 as the
date to meet with the County Commissioners to review the Housing Rehabilitation
Program proposal, carried unanimously.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND, CITY MUNICIPAL REPAIR GARAGE
Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated Jan. 26, 1979, which requested
that City Council request: (1) rewordlng of the two sections of the coda to
place "Equipment Rental" and the "Repair Garage" under direction of one person
to be called the "Equipment Rental and Repair Supervisor"; (2) that the Civil
Service Commission retitle their position description and reword it to more
properly reflect the duties as they have actually been performed; and (3) that
the salary be adjusted to $1,751.42 per mo. to more nearly compensate for the
responsibility of management level position. Mayor Jarstad stated this is one
of the positions that is currently being negotiated and he would rather bold
off on this. Commissioner Stewart stated he is willing to wait a week or so,
but he wants to move on this. Commissioner Swanson stated that if the City
wants good supervisors, they will have to be paid equal to what they could make
in the private sector. Mr. McCluskey stated Mr. Sells is reviewing this request
and it should be held off until his report is received.
PUBLIC RECOGNIIION
Eldon Matlock was present to discuss an article printed in the Bremerton Sun
that stated the City pays the Humane Society $50,000.00 a year for animal controL.
He submitted figures that showed the net cost to the City for animal control and
the largest amount was $27,243.30 for 1978. These figures are on file in the City
Clerk's office. A lengthy discussion followed regarding this $50,000.00 figure
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and selling animals for research. Commissioner Stewart ~gain stated that the
CitX Council has never discussed selling animals for research. Mr. Matlock
presented a letter from Commissioner Stewart, attached to which was a proposed
ordinance with a clause regarding selling animals for research. Commissioner
Stewart stated he sent this proposed ordinance to the Humane Society for their
comments; that this is the ordinance King County uses and they run at a profit,
not at a loss.
ORDINANCE - Enforcement Procedures for Life Safety Code
Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing enforcement procedures
for the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association as adopted
by the City of Bremerton".
Mr. McCluskey stated he would like a severability clause added to the ordinance.
Dan Callahan, representing Puget Sound Apartment Owners, stated he objected to
this ordinance being passed today; that his organization is researching other
ordinances and they have not had time to get their report. Mayor Jarstad
explained that this ordinance is just a vehicle for enforcing the code. Mr.
Callahan requested that it be held off to give his organization time to present
their findings.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set ordinance aside for two
weeks, carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 10:40 A.M. until 10:50 A.M.
TAPE #149 SIMPSON REZONE DECISION
(B) 750 Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated Jan. 25, 197q, listing conditions
for the Simpson Rezone, if it is approved.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve rezone, subject to
the following coDditions: (1) The zone classification be granted to B-2 rather
than B-3; (2) The use of the site shall be limited to business office use only;
(3) The existing residential structure shall be remodeled for the use allowed in
#2. Any new buildings must be low profile and residential in character with off-
street parking to meet any future requirements; (4) No construction equipment or
construction materials shall be stored at the site; and (5) Any on-premise sign
advertising the business shall be erected flat against the main building or be in
the form of a ground sign not to exceed 3 ft. above ground level. Motion carried
unanimously.
TAPE #149 GARGUILE VARIANCE APPEAL
(B) 785 Clerk stated she had received no new information or correspondence. Jim Root,
City Engineer, presented a parking plan with one-way traffic. He stated there
isntt room in the parking lot to develop a two-way traffic system and his depart-
ment recommends entrance on Harkins and exit on Pitt. Mayor Jarstad stated the
sidewalk should be kept open for pedestrians.
Agnes Grubb, 1133 Pitt, stated they have paid assessments for that sidewalk and
she feels it should be kept open for pedestrians so they don't have to walk in
the street.
Nick Garguile requested that a decision be postponed so his attorney could be
present. He discussed the parking and stated if the variance were allowed, he
would install a speed bump so cars would not park:on the sidewalk. He stated
he feels very strongly about the need for access and exit onto Pitt; that it is
vital to the success of his business.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart .to continue hearing until Feb. 13,
1979, carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS - Crawler Tractor w/Winch, 3-Wheel Vehicle and 8 Sedans
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time,
carried unanimously.
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Crawler Tractor with Winch:
Sahlberg Equipment Co., no bid.
NC Machinery Co., bid bond enclosed, $51,536.77.
Smith Tractor & Equipment Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $37,893.80.
Puyallup Tractors, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $32,514.78.
Pay Line Northwest Co., bid bond enclosed, $42,959.32.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to Street Dept. for
evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
Three-Wheel Vehicle:
Sunset Northwest, bid check enclosed, $4,468.57 w/$4OO.OO trade-in.
Clerk stated this was the only bid received.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer to committee for
evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
Eight 4-door Sedans:
Robinson-Grey, bid check enclosed, $6,629.68 per car, $50,342.35 w/$5,400.O0
trade-in for 8 cars.
Kluge Chevrolet, bid check enclosed, $6,494.74 per car, $50,47.76 w/$4,550.OO
trade-in for 8 cars.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bids to committee for
evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
TAPE #149 OLYMPIC TV CABLE RATE INCREASE HEARING
(B) 1105 Clerk stated Olympic TV Cable has requested a rate increase as follows: Instal-
lation, $20.00 (from $15.OO) for 1st outlet, $7.50 for 2nd outlet and $7.50 to
relocate outlet; Monthly Service $8.50 (from $6.75) for 1st outlet and $1.50 (from
$1.OO) for 2nd outlet. Commissioner Stewart stated he has no objection increasing
the rates as high as the other company, but he does not feel they should be
higher.
Gene Twiner, President of Olympic TV Cable, stated he has 53 accounts in the
City at the present time and he feels the rates should be the same for both
City and County residents. He stated County residents pay $8.50 per month and
many of his customers are complaining the City residents onlX pay $6.75 for
the same service. He stated he has added more services and he feels higher
rates are justified. He stated further his rates are lower than the rest of
the Puget Sound area. Commissioner Stewart stated he is objecting to a rate
increase that will be higher than the other company in Bremerton; that they are
only charging $8.00 per month. Commissioner Swanson sugRested looking at some
of the various charges in the area to determine if the rates are comparable.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to continue hearing until Feb. 13,
1979, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Ladder Truck
Clerk read memo from Communications Supervisor, dated Jan. 30, 1979, which
recommended awarding bid for ladder truck to Highway Equipment Co., Inc. in
the amount of $37,419.1l, as low bidder. The memo also recommended that the
truck and ladder unit now in use be declared surplus and disposed of in the
best interest of the City.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to award bid to Highway Equip-
ment Co., Inc., as low bidder, and declare 1967 truck and ladder unit surplus
and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously.
CHARGE ORDERS 3 and 4 - Pine Road Interceptor
Clerk presented Change Orders 3 and 4 for the Pine Road Interceptor: Change
Order No. 3 to install water collection system in the amount of $6,197.OO and
Change Order No. 4 for various items in the amount of $8,446.00.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve Change Orders 3 and
4, carried unanimously.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers
08464 thru 08560 inclusive in the amount of $85,620.42 and vouchers 8334 and
8459 thru 8460 inclusive in the amount of $1,366.39, audited by John Ross, carried
unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Swanson:
He discussed increasing productivity and stated that various efficiency experts
had been discussed prev.iously.
Motion byCommissioners Swanson and Stewart that the City Clerk be authorized
to continue with negotiations and be authorized to spend up to $1,000.OO for
preliminary reviews that might be helpful. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad
stated he has some reservations about spending more money right now; that if
they are going to save money, it will have to be through more efficient manage-
ment. He suggested applying the study to the utilities department because that
has more resources. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad:
Stated he will be in Washington, D.C. next week.
Meeting adjourned at 12;OO noon.
Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk
Approved:
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