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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/79 UNAPPR( D MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES May 22, 1979 APE #157 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 4420 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, May 22, 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 on vacation. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES OF MAY 15, 1979 Motion by ~ommissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve minutes as amended, carried. (Page 3, "State Routes Within City of Bremerton", change south to east in the motion.) SEPARATIONS Ivan Aumick, Engineering, Engr. Aide III, 5/25/79. Antone Medeiros, Parks & Recreation, Serv. Asst., CETA #4775, 5/11/79. Wilfred Stone, Water Distribution, Serviceman II, 5/14/79. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve separations, carried. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Fred Reinke, Water Distribution, Summer Help, $3.75 per hr., 5/16/79. Motion by Comn. issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notice of employment, CHANGES OF PAY STATUS William S. Gee, Police Dept., Warrant Server 5A to 5B, $5'.08 to $5.23 per hr., 5/30/79. Robert G. Shiell, Police Dept., Warrant Server 5A to 5B, $5.08 to $5.23 per hr., 5/22/79. Ted R. Johnson, Police Dept., Motor Patrolman to 4th Yr. Patrolman, $8.15 to $8.O1 per hr., 5/28/79. Don Craig, Water DistributiOn, Serviceman Sr. llA to Serviceman II 9D, $7.29 to $7.09 per hr., 5/28/79. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status, carried. CH2M HILE CONTRACT FOR SEWER FACILITIES Clerk read mem6 from City Engineer, dated May 21, 1979, which stated that the date on the agreement to furnish engineering services to the City facilities must be changed to January 1982 instead of 1981, in order to fit time schedules. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to change date to January 1982, carried. H.P. TOWING SERVICE Harry Penor stated he had made application to be placed on the City list to tow impounded vehicles and accident vehicles; that the Chief of Police had informed him the City planned to go out for bid and he could not be placed on this list. He stated he would like a letter from the Chief of Police explaining why he will not be placed on this list. Commissioner Stewart stated the Chief is concerned about the size of Mr. Penor's rigs and whether he has one big enough to do the complete job. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to request that the Chief of Police make a formal response to Mr. Penor. Under discussion: Mr. Penor asked if the City intends to put it out for bid and Con,missioner Stewart stated he likes the idea of competitive bidding. Mr. Penor requested that he be informed when it does go out for bid; that he has every right to bid on it too. Jim Leyde dis- cussed the equipment that is necessary for to~ing and stated heavy equipment is necessary even though it is not used very often. He stated he could not stay in business if he had to share with another company. Commissioner Stewart 1':6ugg~s~ed having an open meeting to hear public testimony. Commissior~e~.~Swan~' CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES May 22, 1979 Page two stated he would like to discuss it with the Chief of Police before a date is set for a meeting. Question was called and motion carried. Bill France stated he felt Bremerton was going through "growing pains"; that he used to live in Westhaven, Connecticut where there are four towing companies and they work together with no problems at all. He stated his son was in an accident two weeks ago and requested that H-P. Towing be called, but the officer called Leyde Towing. He stated it cost him $97.00 to get his car out; that he discussed this with the desk sergeant and he suggested filing a claim for damages against the City. Commissioner Stewart asked that Mr. France identify the time and day of the occurence sc the Police Dept. can answer this also. MILEAGE FARE INCREASE - Arrow Cab Co. Clerk explained that Mr. Maesner, owner of Arrow Cab Co., has requested a mileage fare increase from $1.10 to $1.20 per mile; that it was increased in Oct. 1978 from $1.OO. She gave comparisons from other cities and stated most of them ~ere lower. Bob Maesner stated the increase is definitely needed. He stated his costs have increased considerably and explained that he is trying to do everything he can to hold prices down. Motion by Commissioner Stewart to approve increase to $1.20 per mile. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to postpone decision for one week to allow Mayor Jarstad to be present, carried. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers: Claim Fund, Bank Service Fees and FICA for payroll period 4/30/79 thru 5/13/79, $8,505.33 and Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for same period, $241,833.34, audited by John Ross, carried. CETA SUBGRANT MODIFICATION NO. O1 (96-002 B) Clerk presented CETA Subgrant Modification No. O1 (96-002 B) terminating Office Asst. I (FPB) effective May 31, 1979 (#4648) and establishing Position #4064, Civilian Fire Inspector Trainee, effective June 1, 1979. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve CETA Subgrant Modification, carried. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Roxanne Bryson, $253.24 for damage to vehicle caused by street sweeper. Clerk stated a report from the Street Dept. indicates it was due to failure of the engine on the sweeper. Richard D. Schultz, $60.60 for burned out heating elements due to water main break. Frank W. Stark, Jr., between $328.94 & $434.87. The claim stated his back bumper on his vehicle was damaged when he backed into the edge of the manhole cover. Clerk stated these claims w~ll be sent tc the insurance company and various departments for report. LIABILITY INSURANCE Clerk presented renewal for liability insurance from International Surplus Lines Insurance Co. and application for liability insurance from Capacity Managers International. She stated the City Auditor is checking with different companies to get the best deal. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the City Auditor responding and checking with different companies for liability insurance, carried. BID AWARD - Theodolite Surveying Instrument Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 16, 1979, recommending that bid for Theodolite Surveying Instrument be awarded to.Kuker-Ranken, Inc. as the only bidder. She then read memo from City Engineer, dated May 16, 1979, recommending that the old surveying instrument, '~WILDT-i", serial no. T 147478, be declared surplus and ~use~ ~ ~ trade-in on the new instrument. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare old instrument surplus and use as a trade-in and award bid to Kuker-Ranken, Inc., carried. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES May 22, 1979 Page three CALL FOR BIDS - Agricultural Tractor/Mower (Parks Dept.) Clerk read memo from Asst. Parks Superintendent, dated May 16, 1979, requesting authorization to call for bids for a 1979 agricultural tractor/mower. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids for 1979 agricultural tractor/mower, carried. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Valdez ' Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 15, 1979, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement from Richard W. Valdez for property fronting on Morgan Rd. The memo stated that none of the exceptions of Ord. No. 1767 are satisfied and recommended denial of this Outside Utility Agreement. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recomn~endation of City Engineer and deny application for Outside Utility Agreement, carried. R/W 11th & CALLOW Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 21, 1979, attached to which was a Warranty Deed from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for right-of-way at the SE corner of llth and CalIow. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept R/W deed, refer to City Attorney for approval as to form and City Clerk for recording, carried. APPRAISAL CONCURRENCE - llth & Naval Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 21, 1979, attached to which were Appraisal Certifications for the necessary additional rights-of-way for property at llth and Naval. The memo requested concurrence with the certifications and permission to purchase the rights-of-way~ that this will be paid for from Urban Arterial Trust Funds. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to concur in appraisal certifications & approve purchase of right-of-way, carried. SEWAGE PUMP STATION SITE - Barry Branch Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated May 21, 1979, attached to which was a Warranty Deed from Bazry and Phyllis Branch for a sewage pump station site and sewage pump station with all appurtenances. The memo recommended acceptance of deed. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept Warranty Deed, refer to City Attorney for approval as to form and City Clerk for recording, carried. SIERRA TERRACE ADDITION Clerk read letter from Sandra L. Binz, Sheridan Neighborhood Association, dated May 18~ 1979, which stated that the Sheridan Neighborhood Association objected to the building of three houses in the Sierra Terrace Addition because they do not meet present standards for this area, even though it was platted in 1956. Discussion was held and Jim Root, City Engineer, stated the City has no recourse; they have to go with the plat as it was done originally. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer to Compliance Officer and City Engineer for review and answer, carried. PAYMENT OF MEDICAL/DENTAL PREMIUM DURING STRIKE Clerk stated she had discussions with the City Treasurer regarding medical/dental premium payments during the strike; that it was suggested that 1/3 of their premium for medical and dental coverage for those who were out on strike be deducted from their next paycheck. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson that the medical~dental premium pay- ments be charged to the people who were cut on strike and the'premiums be paid on a proportion of the month that they worked versus the total work days in the month. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated that he understood that was what the Mayor and the Union agreed to. Motion carried. BID CALL WAIVER - Charleston/National Street & Drainage Study Clerk read memo from Colleen Donley, dated May 22, 1979, requesting that the Charleston/National Street & Drainage Study Invitation for Bids be waived; that 't]~is~'st~dy is a Request for Proposals, not an Invitation for Bids.!Cl~rk,exp'i~i~e~ that a bid call was previously requested. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES May 22, 1979 Page four Motion by C~mmissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve waiver of bid call for the Charleston/National Street & Drainage Study and seek proposal for the Study, carried. CALL FOR BIDS - Renovation Manette Community BuildinM Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated May 21, 1979, requesting authorization to call for bids for remodeling the Manette Community Building. The memo stated that monies for the project are available through Title V Grant in the amount of $23,352.00; the non-federal share will be $5,838.00. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to call for bids for renovation of Manette Community Building, carried. PROCLAMATION Clerk presented Proclamation: May 28 through June 3, 1979 as Vietnam Veterans Week. RESOLUTION NO. 1812 - Rates for Use of Equipment in Equipment Rental Fund Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION amending the rates for use of equipment in the Equipment Rental Fund as established by Resolution No. 1793". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to' pass Resolution No. 1812, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1813 - Residential Parking Permit Area Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (Zone 14)". Motion by Con~nissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1813, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, stated BACON's Ecology Committee wants to tour the treatment plant with the Dept. of Ecology tomorrow morning but they have run into delaying tactics on the part of the City of Bremerton. He stated they are concerned about the inspection and they would like permission to accompany the Dept. of Ecology on their inspection. Commissioner Swanson explained that if too many people are allowed to tour the facility, the City runs an increased risk of injuries. He stated he has not received a reply from the insurance company and until the insurance question is resolved, they will not be allowed to accompany the Dept. of Ecology. He stated a tour can be conducted another time and the reports will be made available to BACON. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Swanson: Stated Russell Dodge received his certificate as a professional land surveyor. Commissioner Stewart: 1. Stated he was informed the City has to pay about $30,000.00 in sales tax for work that has been done on the buses. He discussed alternatives to cutting bus service and stated the household tax has not been coming in as he expected. MGtion by Commissioner Stewart to transfer $60,000.00 from the General Fund to the Transit System. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Swanson to have ordinance prepared to transfer $60,OOO.OC to the Transit System, carried. ~. 2. Discussed Civil Service Registers and stated he felt the Council should send a letter to the Civil Service Commission requesting open registers. Motion by Comn, issioners Stewart and Swanson to send letter to Civil Service Commis- sion requesting open registers so the City can ~ill positions with the best available individuals, carried. ~=~ILLF Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to voucher 10286 in the amount of $19,900.00 and vouchers 10291 thru 10376 inclusive in the amount of $141,874.50, audited by 3ohn Ross, carried. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES May 22, 1979 Page five Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 10:35 A.M. rAPE #158 GREEN SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM VARIANCE HEARING (A) 221 Mr. McCluskey explained that Commissioner Swanson felt he should step down due to an appearance of fairness as he lives within a block of the site. He stated that since Mayor Jarstad was absent, the hearing would have to be continued. Motion by Cormnissioners Stewart and Swanson tO continue hearing until June 5, 1979 at 10:30 A.M., carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M. K n L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Robert B- Stewart, Mayor Pro Tempore -5-