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Home My WebLink About04/17/74 CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1974 'l]le regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of the City }{all at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, April 17, 1974. Attending were: ~iayor Jarstad, presiding; Con;missioner Stewart, Co~missioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Jackson, and representatives of the press and radio. ~eting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor John Rupert of the Free r~thodist Church. ~ of April 10, 1974, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Steven Anderson, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, April 15, 1974. Charles Buell, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, April 15, 1974. Susan Chase, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, Apl~il 15, 1974. Termence Welling., PT Playleader, Pa~ks and Recreation, April 15, 1974. t~len Ras~mssen, PT Piayleader, Parks and Recreation, April 15, 1974. Michael Potson, Extra l~hor, Parks and Recreation, April 15, 1974. Ibtion by ~layor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the separations, carried unanimously. ~'~LOY~7~FS l~uth Coleman, Extra Help, City Treasurer's Office, $2.47 hr., At0ril 10, 1974. Yenneth Thornton, Extra labor, Parks and Recreation, $3.60 hr., April 17, 1974. Bonita Grsneman, Clerk-Typist, Municipal Cou~t, 8510.00 month, April 15, 1974. ~btion by Commissioner Stewal-t and Con~nissioner Schoneman to approve the employments, carried unanimously. ~q43~GE I~ PAY STATUS Robert Peck, Patrolman 3md Yr. to 4th Yr., $868.75 to $909.00, May 3, 1974. ~otion by ~l~yor Jarstad and Commissioner $choneman to approve the Changes in Pay Status, carried unanimously. ~PLOYEES' RETIRI~NT FUND Clerk presented Employees' Retirement Fund for the month of April, 1974, in the gr~ss amount of $2,571.03. [,lotion bv Comm~ss{onem $tewar~ and ~layor Ja~stad to approve the En~ployees' Retirement Fund list for ~, earmied unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCTIER Clerk presented Payroll Voucher for tJ]e pay period ~rch 24 throug~h April 6, 1974, in the amount of $118,253.31, which was audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Stewart. [~tion by Commissionem Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carried unanimously. CII~f COL~]CIL ~II~PJTES CONTINUED, April 17, 197~ ?~F]~O[iIAL DAY ~DLIDAY - THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1974 City Clerk exolained that a legal consultant at the City Services Center in Seattle has advised that ttm City has no option but to take the holiday designated by the State Legislature, which is ~ traditional day - May 30th. Mayor Jamstad directed the City Clerk to advise Department Heads, and City Clerk stated he would do so. CLAIH FOR DAMAGES - TUCCI $ SONS, INC. ~lerk prosented Claim for Demages f~Om Tucci g Sons, Inc., in the amount of $18,000, and stated he referred this claim to insurance company and City Attorney. ~4ayor Jaretad briefly gave background of the Claim. PROCL~iATION - RF~YLTOR Wt~ Clerk road Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming April 19 - 26, 1974, as "Realtor k~ek". PROCLAMATION - "SPRING CLEAN-UP WE~K" Clerk road P~oclamation of the Mayor proclaiming April 22 - 26, 1974, as "Spring Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up %~ek". Clerk road letter dated ~rch 29, 197~ from Jack E. Horton, Lieutenant Inspector, Fi~e Department Pmevention Bumeau, to Con~aissioner Schoneman submitting "Conditions" approved by ~mAir Disposal for "Spring Clean-Up Week". Co~ssioner Schonsman stated that material should be placed next to the curb or alley, not blocking passage ways. The Commissionere commended Brem~/r for performing this service free of cha~ge. ~qOTICE OF TRIDENT t~i~I'iNG Clerk p~esented Notice of T~ident Meeting to be held April 17, 1974, at ~:00 p.m. at the Poplars Restaurant in Silverdale. ~i~0 RE: EEA/PEP SUBSIDIZED t~PLOYMENT PROGRAM Clerk r~ad memo dated April 10, 1974, from Kitsap County Office of Management and Budget to City of Bremerton requesting the City submit a proposal if desirous of participating under this new program. Clerk stated he has circulated this memorandum, and it is being mead at Council for information. EXr~[SION OF FAS ROUTE ON KITSAP WAY (OYSTER BAY INTIIRC~{ANGE TO CALLOW AVENUE) Clerk read memo dated April 15, 1974, frown City Engineer to City Couneil advising that the State Highway Conm~ission has provided for the extension of FAS Route 1~87 along Kitsap Way from the Oyster Bay Interchange to Callow Avenue; that this will provide better integration of the Federal Aid System in this area requimed by the realigrmmnt of SRS. t~her explair~d that Federal regulations dictate that the local agency concur; that a letter from the City indicating concurrence would suffice. (City to receive 80 ~eroent Matching funds for a project in this area. ) ~btion by Ce~issioner Schoneman and Co~m~issioner Stewar~ that a letter of concurrence be sent, as reco~nded. C~mmissioner So~neman stated that the agencies involved shooId he notified of the Cxouncil's intentions in~nediately. Motion carried unanimously. ~ DRAINAGE MATERIAL - SHERIDAN ROAD (LEBO-PINE) Clerk read memo dated April 16, 1974, from City Engineer to City Council requesting permission to purchase drainage materials for installation by the Street Department in connection with this pro- ject. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize the eall for bids fcc this purchase. Mayor Jarstad asked what so~rce of funding would be used. Commissionsr Sehoneman stated ~m believed half-cent gas tax funds would he used. City Clerk stated he would check into the matter. ~lotion carried unanimously. F~{ (Federal Aid) F~)S Clerk read memo dated April 16, 197~, from City Engineer to City Council stating they amc in the process of proparinK sul~issions to the State Highway Department covering those projects on the City Arterial Street System that qualify for FAY Funding; that the Northwest Region of the State has available $741,000 in Federal Funds to he allocated prior to July 1, 1974, which will he done on a project priority system; also, noted this will be 80 percent funding. Memo further explained that the Citv of Bremerton in 1975 will be treated as a transit involved agency and will get a direct grant which will amount to about $4.68 per capita; that under this direct allocation system, the City would indicate the amount of direct allocation to be used for bus p~rohase and the remainder of the allocation is used for highway porposes. Memo also showed the types of arterials which amc eligible for FAY funding. lbtion by ~t~yor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize the City Engineer to file the proper ~ation for the FAY Funds, carried unar~imously. REQUEST FOR TAXI RATE INCREASE Clerk ~ead letter dated April 16, 1974, from Miehlo Corporation (Earl M. King) to City Council, ' making application to increase taxi fares under Ordinance No. 2888 by 10¢ per mile which would increase the rate from $.60 to $.70; also, submitting reasons of justification for this request due to increased operational costs. Commissioner Stewart stated be would like to hear from the other Taxicab Con$~ny in operation in order to learn their feelings on this request. Mayor Jar~tad stated that the request is well justified due to tbe increased costs involved with private operation. Oon~ssioner Stewart directed City Clerk to obtain a letter from the other Taxieab Company letting the Council know of their desiros. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, CONTINUED, April 17, 1974 10: 00 - PUBLIC RECOGNITION Bev ~sser asked the City Council to consider giving their weekly reports, earlier in the meeting; that they are a very important pa~t of the Council Meeting, and would be of some value to the people attending during the 10:00 hour. ~btion by go~nissioner Stewart and C~mmissior~r Schoneman to change order on the Council Agenda so t-]~-~[~missioners' Reports are scheduled on 10:00 a.m., carried unanimously. LID PLTITION - BREWSTER PLACE Clerk presented Petition to the City COuncil for proceeding with the c~eation of a Local Improve- ment District on Brewster Place from Winfield Avenue East 366 feet to its termination. Said improvement to be by construction of concrete curbs, gutters, driveways, sidewalks, necessary drainag~e, street regr~ding, and asphalt pavement; to be assessed against the pmoperty on a front footage basis. Co, missioner Schoneman gave background on proposed L.I.D., and stated this would normally have been done by the contractor; however, these people were given individual building permits. Stated tkis would be a groat imp~ov~nent to the area. [~btion bv Commissioner Sehoneman and Mayor Ja~stad to accept the petition, and proceed with setting up the I~al Improvement District, carmied unanimously. SQUARE DANCE 7kqSOC. - TERMINATION OF LEASE/RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AGRE~ Clerk read lease Termination Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap Squar~ Dance Association, a non-profit corporation. ~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Conm%issioner Stewart that the Imase Te~nation Agreement be accepted, and passed by the City Council of the City of Bremerton. ~ Mayor Jarstad explained the lease is being terrminated due to taxes that would be imposed by the City Assessor; that the Square Dance Association and City Council agreed that a Recreational Facilities Agreemerr~ would be beneficial, eliminating this tax. Mayor stated this is a City owned building, and the Squazm Dance Association should not have to pay the taxes. Mayor commended the Square Dance Association for building this facility through their funds and donations for use as a public facility. Motion carried unanimously Clerk read Recreational Facilities Agreement allowing the Kitsap Square Dance Association the un- restricted use of the building and grounds of its square dance facility, and stating conditions of the Agreement. !btion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to appmove the Agreement. C~-i-~--~lerk stated that the building is presently covered by fire insurance of the Square Dance Association; however, the coverage is only for materials in the amount of approximately $13,000; that the replacement of the building would probably cost near $50,000. Clerk meeen~nended that a valuation be placed by fire underwriters regardless of who insures the building--the Squame Dance Association or City. Mayor Jarstad stated this matter would be checked into and resolved. Motion carried unani~Dusly. WATER UFILITY COORDINATIMG CO~I'±'rEE (REFERI~JM 27) Clerk read letter dated April 12, 1974, from Dept. of Social $ Health Services to City Council in reference to the meeting that was held on F~ 28th at Port Orchard concerninK the information of the l~tility Coor~linating Co~ttee in a B~nerton ur6an area, and requesting that the City appoint a technical representative to a Utility Coordinating Committee; that this Committee will be asked to review and comment on specific projects that are subfnitted to tbeim agency for consideration for funding under Referendum 27. Commissioner Schoeeman stated he will appoint Ed Weller, Water Supt., to represent the City of h~emerton on this conm~ittee. Mayor directed City Clerk to wmite a letter to the Dept. of Social $ Health Services advising of this appointment. INSURANCE FORMS - BOY SCOUT HALL FIRE Clerk read lettem dated April 3, 1974, from General Adjustment Bureau to City of Bremerton stating that repairs to the Boy Scout Hall have been satisfactorily completed, and they now require the City's representative to sign insurance forms (enclosed). City Clerk explained that a check in the amount of the repairm will be sent directly to the contractor who was obtained by the Insurance Company. Completion approved by the Building and Parks Department. Motion by Con~nissioner Stewart and Conmzissioner Schonmman to direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the forms; that the job is complete, and payment can be made directly to the contractor; carried unanimously. PROPOSAL - DONWOR~{ $ ASSOCIA~ Clerk read proposal of Donworth ~ Associates to develop a comprehensive wage and classification program for job classifications, within the scope of the bargaining unit for the Washington State Council of County and City Employees for the City of ~remerton. Commissioner Stewart questioned portion of agreement relating to "recruitment and evaluation of key management personnel", and stated he didn't know if he agreed with this idea. Mr. Stewart stated that the agreement should also provide for an audit of the employees' classifications so that it is certain they are doing what they claim to be doing. Mr. Stewart commented be felt the fee for this type of thing was rather high; however, he found other agencies charged even hiKher fees upon checking. Stated the City should t~y to handle this on a supezwisory and depart- mental level in order to eliminate this expense which is about $75.00 per employee. Mayor Jar~tad stated this study is long over~ue, and this type of professional help is required in order to obtain a fair salary schedule and proper classifications. Motion by Mayor Japstad and COmmissioner Stewart to engage with Donworth and Associates to per- o~ the Wage Classification Study for the City of B~emerton and to concu~ with the proposal also including an audit of the classifications as recommended by Con~zissioner Stewart, carried unanimously. CITY COL%ICIL MINUTES, CONTINUED, April 17, 197~ SHORELI~'IE ~iANAG~iNT PERMIT HEARING - BRF~ AIR DISPOSAL Clerk stated ~hat Planning Depa~,~,~nt has ~eceived a]] necessary materials from B~emAir Disposal Company~ and City Council should now set the hearing date. ~tion by May~r Jarstad and Con~nissioner Stewart to set hearing date flay 8~ 197~, at 10:00 a.m., carried unanin~usly. Clerk read letter dated April 17, 197~ from Phillip M. Best, Attorney representing Tal Price, Owner of the Dairy Queen Property and lessee of property adjacent on the west side of the WoPland property, stating that at the request of ~k~. P~ice, Mr. Worland has placed a portion of fence along the boundary line between the two properties, with arrangements having been made to complete the fence within one week; also, requesting the matter be held over one week on the City Counoil agenda to determine whethel- Mr. Worland completes the fence. State if he does complete the fence, they would remove any objections concerning water run-off. It was the consensus of the Council that the matter be held over one' week as requested. ORDINANCE NO. 3123 - CONSUMER Dl~osrrs (WATER DEPT. ) Clerk read, second reading, An O~dinance ~nending Section 7 and Section 28 of Ordinance No. 2288 relati~K to concl~ner deposits to Water Department. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Co~missioner $choneman to pass 0rdin~nce No. 3123. Con~nissioner Stewart stated he would have liked two changes in the ordinance~ one relating to the collection charge being changed to 25¢ month om one percent, whichever is ~reater, and to change the word "premises" to "dwellings" which would be more specific; however, the changes are minor and ordin- ance should be passed. Carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad~ yes; Co~missioner Stewart, yes; Con~nissionep Schoneman ~ yes. ORDINANCE NO. 312~ - DUTIES/CHIEF ACCOUNTANT Clerk read~ second reading, An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. ~117 creating the position of Chief Accountant and adding Sections 3 ~ g, 5 and $ thereto setting forth the duties and responsibilities of said position. Motion by CDnmlissioner Stewar~ and ~i~yoP Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 312~, carried as follows: ~yor Jarstad~ yes; Con--~nissioneP Stewart, yes; Commissioner Sehoneman~ yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3125 - DUTIES/CITY AUDITOR Cle~¢ read, second reading, An Ordinance amending Section 1, 3~ and ~ of Ordinance No. 1651 relating to City Auditor position, duties and responsibilities. ~t~tion by Con~nissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 31~5, ear~ied as follows: [~a-yor Jarstad, ~;es~ Commissioner Stewart, yes; Con~aissioner Sehcneman~ yes. ORDIN/~CE - FIRST READING~ - ALLEY VACATION (NB of C) Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance to vacate alley requested by National Bank of Cor~neree. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Co~tissioner to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as foll~s: ~yoP Jarstad~ yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Con,missioner $choneman, yes. 11:00 - BID OPENINGS - FIRE HOSE g PROJECTOR (FIRE DEPT.) ~3tion bv ~layoP Jarstad and Con~nissioner $choneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. Clerk opened, the following bids: FIRE HOSE C~ivens CDmpany, Mercer Island, Wash., Bid Bond Enclosed 5% ........................ $1,8~0.00 American Rubber Mfg. Co., Oakland~ ~alif., Bid Bond Enclosed 5% ................... 1,~08.00 Hotion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to refer bids to the proper conmlittee in Fire Dept. and Purchasing Agent fora evaluation and recon~nendation of awamd next maeting~ carried unani- mously. PROJECTOR Photo g Sound Co. ~ Seattle, Wash., Bid Bond 5% Enclosed ........................... $ 957.00 · Ik~ck PhotoKPaphic~ Inc. ~ Seattle, Wash., Certified Check $~7.50 .................. 1,350.00 ~btion by ~vor Jarstad and Co~ission~ Schoneman to refe~ bids to proper eommlt-tee ~or study and evaluation for recon~rendation of award next meeting, carried unanimously. PAY BILLS ~ by Conm~issioner Stewart and Cx)n~aissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers ~3. 1~91 through 1590, for payment in the amount of $80,935.23; carried unanimously. R/iPORTS - CO;~[[SSIO~R b'I'LWART 1. Stated City should come up with some proposals to submit to the Dept. of Revenue related to City use of State tbtel/Motel tax to see hc~ funds will be spent. Stated he will provide a list of the establishments paying the tax to the Dept. of Revenue. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, CONTINUED, April 17, 1974 2. C~ave n~.po~t on T~ansit O~e~ation for t~ ~nth of ~h, which sh~ed a debase in losses ~ coward to J~ ~d Feb~. Re~ on file ~ Ci~ Cle~'s Offi~. 3. O~ve P~kin~ C~e ~po~ fop ~, s~ ~ot~ loss fi~ of 85~918.8% of which ~ $G,900 went fop inte~st. ~. ~ed that ne~ ~day, new ~li~ will ~ initlated conce~ deli~uent ~teP bills~ that ~y bills deli~uent lo~eP th~ six ~nths will ~s~t in t~ water ~i~ t~ed off~ ~d fee of $7.50 will ~so ~ ch~ed. ~S - ~SSSIO~R S~ 1. "'~nded Fi~ ~p~t for excellent job ~d ~rfo~ d~ing F~ at ~ell ~btel; ~so, counted they did ~ ex~lle~ job t~ s~ day at fi~ on Eli~ (~sidenti~). ~. Wash~on State ~g~ay ~idge ~ginee~ ~vie~d ~e~e ~id~, ~d tests we~ ~de in ~et P~er ve~cle that e~rien~d a ~ effect. $t~ed t~ is a ~in~ effect, ~ssibly due to b~ken ~11; h~r, the b~dge is see~ as f~ as s~e~ is ~nce~ed. ~y have ~lete ~ ne~ %~esday on tho~h~zex~tion ~ ~ ~ld. 3. ~bving si~ ~les to p~p~ for ~fic ~n~t ~ve~nt at ~llow ~d F~a~ whi~ ~11 p~vide ~ right-~ ~v~nt l~s. k. St~et ~p~nt doing pa~ ~rk on ~ton P~ l~ated at Ol~us ~d ~lv~. ~ne in ~r~ion with P~s ~p~nt. 5. ~t with ~ ~h~ City ~cil ~d ~scussed water rates. ~lieve ~ssio~r Stew~ is send~g them the ~nded ~tes. 6. State Fisher~es ha~ ~ked if t~y could place 200,000 fish in the ~n spillway, to ~ r~sed to a l~ger size ~d ~l~ed in Sincl~r ~et. ~sed t~m to s~t their Di~ with a letter to the ~ty ~cil. 7. ~ster Recit~ on ~illon ~lls by Fr~ Hons~tz. ~S - C~ C~ 1. Pi~ to a~end W~on M~icipal Cle~'s ~s~iation ~ual Convention in ~attle st~i~ ne~ We~sday. ~S - ~YOR J~ 1. ~nded Fi~ ~p~nt for fi~ ~rfo~ee at ~11 Hotel Fi~, ~ful fora e~ellent ~p~nt of t~ ~nt, ~d well-fed offi~. ~l~ed Water ~i~ ~p~,mnt for ~gh water p~ss~, ~d co~ted ~get P~r for ~ing on t~ scene to ~ off ~r. 2. T~ay, pl~ ~ att~d ~r ~llution ~n~l ~ ~eting in Searle. 3. ~u~day, ol~ to a~end ~r Pollution ~n~l ~ ~et~g in ~a~le. Pi~ to attend on ~day a s~ei~ ~en~ exe~ti~ ~eti~ of the ~t ~d ~ve~nt~ ~nfe~nce for eviction ~d ~ew of Intestate 90. ~Z'I'ING ~0~ 11:~ A.M. G.C. ~, SR., City Clerk ~V~: