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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/79 UN 'R )VED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETIMG MINUTES june 26, 1979 TAPE #161 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, hington, (A) 2012 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, June 26, 1979 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Cennmissioner Stewart, City Clerk Mandie, Assistant City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Commissioner Swanson was absent, attending an APWA Conference in San Francisco. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Don Payne of the First Christian Church. MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commission(r Stewart to approve minutes as circu- lated, carried. SEPARATIONS Carol Ruth Ashton, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 6/20/79. Judith Crowson, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 6/20/79. Hubert Moore, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 6/20/79. Richard B. Phelps, Street, Serviceman I, 7/6/79. Steve Anderson, Water Distribution, Serviceman Sr., 6/2~/79. Michael Smith, Water, Engineer Aide I, 7/4/79. Joseph Cruz, Water, Serviceman I, 6/22/79. Randall Seabaugh, Water Supply, Serviceman I, 6/22/79. Robert Marks, Police, Sergeant, 7/1/79. Fred C. Johnson, Police, Captain, 7/9/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated that Capt. Johnson was retiring after 28 years on the force and he would certainly be missed. Motion carried. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Jerry P. Hawkins, Police, 1st Yr. Patrolman, $6.94 per hr., 7/2/79. Latonjia Marie Robinson, Police, Cadet, $3.46 per hr., 6/25/79- Parks & Recreation: Leslie Herton, Extra Labor, $2.90 per hr., 6/18/79. Stephen James Gardner, Swim Pool Attendant, $2.90 per hr., 6/18/79. Patricia Eileen Graisy, Extra Labor, $3.10 per hr., 6/18/79. William S. Sturgeon, Extra Labor, $3.75 per hr., 6/18/79. Bruce V. Larson, Extra Labor, $4.00 per hr., 6/1~/79. Richard Walker, Playleader, $5.00 per hr., 7/2/79. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employ- ment, carried. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Daniel Siegner, Fire Dept., 3rd yr. to 4th yr. Firefighter, $1,470.69 to $1,510.55 per me., 5/19/79. Kenneth D. Holmes, Fire Dept., 3rd yr. Equipment Mtce. to 4th yr. Equipment Mtce., $6.06 to $6.33 per hr., 6/5/79· John Scott Rappleye, Fire Dept., 1st yr. probational to 2nd yr. Firefighter, $1,321.83 to $1,376.83 per me., 6/28/79. John L. Hawkins, Fire Dept., 1st yr. probational to 2nd yr. Firefighter, $1,321.83 to $1,376.83 per me., 4/8/79- Daniel R- Heistand, Street Dept., Serviceman II 9A to 9B, $6.43 to $6.62 per hr., 6/26/79. Earl M. Haynes, Water Supply, Operator II 9C to Operator Sr. llA, $6.81 to $7.22 per hr. + longevity, 6/25/79- Robert Marks, Police Dept., 7% raise for retirement purposes. Fred C. Johnson, Police Dept., 7% raise for r~tirement purposes- Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve changes of pay status. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad explained that the changes of pay status for Mr. Marks and Mr. Johnson are for retirement purposes only. Motion carried. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES June 26, 1979 Page two PRIVATE CARRIER SERVICE FOR MARINE DR. RESIDENTS Clerk explained that the City currently subsidizes private carrier service for Marine Dr. residents; that the City pays $1.00 per passenger for transportation from home to the designated bus stop and $1.0q from the bus stop home and the passenger pays 50¢. She stated the contract with Arrow Cab Co. expires July 18, ~979 and Mr. Maesner has requested an increase to $2.00. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept contract and approve increase to $1.50 for the City's share and 50¢ for the passenger's share. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated this~service should be City-wide. Ms. Mandio stated the contract can be changed to reflect that. Motion carried. TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION Raylee Louise Pendleton, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve license application, carried. CHANGE ORDER NO. 22 - Cree Construction Co., Inc. Clerk presented Change Order No. 22 from Cree Construction Co. for installation of DC Door Opener Rectifier in the amount of $146.37. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve change order no. 22, carried. FINAL ACCEPTANCE - Swimming Pool Clerk read letters from Harry B. Rich, dated June 26, 1979, which recommended that the City accept the building as complete and accept the installation of the landscaping as being in accordance with the plans and specs. The lebter recom- mended that the pay request for the landscaping be honored for the contract amount less 10% retainage for the period of one month. The first letter stated that the irregular pool plaster bottom liner will be corrected at the time of the first drainage of the pool. Mayor Jarstad stated the City should have some- thing in writing that this job has been paid for out of this contract. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept re'commendation of architect that the Swimming Pool is complete subject to redoing the bottom of the pool and accept landscaping as complete with a 10% retainage for one month, carried. BID AWARD - Fuel & Motor Diesel Clerk read memo from Asst. Purchasing Agent, dated June 21, 1979, which recom- mended that bid for fuel and motor diesel be awarded to Dane's Service as the low and acceptable bidder. Motion.by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to award bid to Dan~'s Service, carried. TRANSIT CONTRACT CONTINUATION AGREEMENT Clerk presented Transit Contract Continuation Agreement for the fiscal year 1979 between the City and Bremerton Charleston Transportation Co. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept Transit Contract Continuation Agreement, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Parks & Pennel Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 20, 1979, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement for property which is adjacent to the Sahali develop- ment on the west. Jim Root, City Engineer, explained that this does meet all the requirements of Resolution No. 1767. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept Outside Utility Agree- ment, carried OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Lot 3, Sheridan Hills II Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 20, 1979, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement for property located on the south side of East 31st St. and across the street from a sanitary sewage pump station. Mr. Root explained that this also meets the requirements of Resolution No. 1767. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept Outside Utility Agree- ment, carried. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES June 27, 1979 Page three LOAN OF SHIP MO)ELS Clerk read letter from U.S. Navy, dated June 19, 1979, approving an extension of the loan agreement for the loan of ship models for a period of one year. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve loan agreement extension, carried. PUGET SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY - City's Proportionate Share of Support Clerk read letter from Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency, signed by Gene Lobe, Chairman, dated June 21, 1979, which stated that the City's proportionate share of support for 1980 is $7,200.00. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to allocate $7,200.00 in the 1980 budget for Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency, carried. TIME EXTENSION - 5th & Warren; Callow & Burwell Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 25, 1979, which stated they have reviewed the letter from Signal Electric regarding a time extension for the 5th and Warren and Callow and Burwell projects; that the delays are legitimate. The memo recommended that a 45-day time extensio~ be granted. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to grant 45-day time extension for the above projects, carried. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 10812 thru 10903 inclusive in the amount of $76,512.61 and vouchers 10807 and 10808 inclusive in the amount of $7,207.10, audited by John Ross, carried. Meeting recessed from 9:30 A.M. until 10:OO A.M. BUS PASSES Owen Loftus, Director for Kitsap Council on Aging, requested that his organization be allowed to continue selling bus passes to senior citizens. He discussed the function of the organization and stated that many senior citizens enjoy the time spent at the Club and they prefer to buy their bus passes there. Commissioner Stewart stated he has received complaints from the bus ~ompany that some people are loaning their bus!passes. He stated he has also received complaints from senior citizens that they have to buy a Golden Age Card in order to get a bus pass from this organization. Mr. Loftus stated t~ey are willing to forego that requirement and allow any senior citizen to purchase a bus pass, with or without a Golden Age Card. Bob Durham, Manager of Social Security Office, asked if there are any other objections and Commissioner Stewart stated he wants to be sure that everyone who is entitled to a bus pass can get one. Mr. Durham stated that many senior citizens need companionship and they prefer to go to the Club to buy their bus passes. Ms. Sisk stated she did not think she should be penalized if she does not belong to the Golden Age Club. Mayor Jarstad stated the Council on Aging is doing an excellent job for the senior citizens and he feels the opportunity for people to obtain their bus passes at that facility should be kept open. He stated he appreciates the work they have done; that they sell Golden Age Cards to help them stay financially independent. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Mayor Jarstad: Discussed the updating of the comprehensive plan and thanked the volunteers who have put in so many hard hours working on it. He stated they had a final meeting last night and the draft will be presented to the Planning Commission and hearings will be set. TAPE ~161 VIEWCREST GARDENS FINAL PLAT (A) 2420 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearing at this time, carried. Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated June 25, 1979, which stated that .. Hr. Mullet and representatives of the owners of the property are in the process -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES June 27, 1979 Page four of satisifying the requirements of the preliminary plat approval and State platting procedure~ The memo recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the final plat upon the satisfaction of all departments that the require- ments of preliminary plat approval and State platting procedures are met. Dorothy Smith, Administrative Assistant, stated that Viewcrest Gardens Plat takes in the total Viewcrest Gardens apartment area; that the proposal divides it into smaller units so they can be sold. She stated the preliminary plat was approved with 7 recommended conditions and arrangements have been made to take care of these conditions. She went through the conditions: (1) Off-street parking--a letter of credit with performance agreement will be given in lieu of a bond for construction and completion; (2) Spruce Place is dedicated on the plat; (3) Utility easements are shown on the plat; (4) Alley areas are not shown on the plat; (5) Additional water mains and metered service to each lot are completed [letter from Water Dept.]; (6) Bicycle, pedestrain foot paths shown on plat; and (7) Owner's Association information submitted by George Allen, Attorney. She stated further that a letter of credit and performance agreement in the amount of $105,OO0.00 is being provided and is good until June, 1980. She recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the final plat upon recommendation of City departments an~ accept letter of credit. Jim Root, City Engineer, stated he has reviewed the presentation of the Final Plat thoroughly and he can see no particular problem with approval at this time. He stated the letter of credit will take care of everything, plus 50%. George Allen, Attorney representing the applicants, stated they understand everything and he has nothing to add. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept'final plat upon recommendation of City departments that the requirements of preliminary plat approval and State platting procedures are met~ carried. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept letter of credit and performance agreement, carried. HYDRANT FEES - Tracyton Water District Commissioner Stewart stated that he had received a letter from Asst. City Attorney Haberly which stated that she had reviewed the Tracyton Water District Hydrant Fees file and she recommended that a suit be filed in Superior Court to collect the past due hydrant fees. Commissioner Stewart stated that he does not want to sue someone unless it is absolutely necessary and he would like to try one more time before going to court. Mr. McCluskey stated the City Commis- sioners and Tracyton Water District Commissioners should get together and try to resolve it. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give the City Attorney's office authorization to bring suit against Tracyton Water District, If necessary, and to meet with their Commissioners first, carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -4-