HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/74 CITY COUNCIL PR;~['ING MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 1974
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremer~con, Washington, was held in the
Council Chambers at City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Weclnesdav, August 7, 197q. Attending were:
Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Cc~,u~[ssioner Stewar~, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgz~_n, and
representatives of the p~ess and radio.
Pleeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. James Albe~tson, pastor
of the First United Methodist Church of Br~merton.
~ MI~IJTES
of JulV 31, 197q, were ~ead and approved as amended.
SEPAgATIONS
Albert Shields, Water Supply, Extra Labor, End of Job., August 1, 197~.
Kenneth R. Thornton, Perks Dept., Extua Labom, End of Temp. Employment, August 9, 197g.
Motion bV Mavor Japstad and C~,~,issionep Stewart to approve the sep~l-ations, caruied unanimously.
~PLOYME}~S
Maniin Rinke, Extra I~bor, Pa~ks Dept., $8.6~ h~., Effective August 12, 1974.
Kenneth R. Thornton, qroundskeeper I, EEA Program, $625 month, Effective August 12, 197q.
Lvnnea CoLby, Extra Help, Accounting Dept., $2.?$ h~., Effective August 5~ 1974.
Patricia Abrams, Police Clerk, Police Dept., $580.00 mo., Effective August 5, 1974.
Kris Kohler, Operations Clerk ~Typist,TReasurer, $530.00 m~., Effective August 5, 1974.
Uancy Jorgensen, Personnel Clerk, Civil Service, $530.00 mo. ~ Effective August 5, 1974.
~ot~n bv Con~nissioner Stewsz~c and ~ayor Jarstad to approve the employments, carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCI~RS
Payroll period ending ?/27/7~: City Sha~e FICA $~,653.~9; bank service fees, $16g.23; Total,
$~,817.77 on the Claims Fund; payroll for period ending 7/27/?% Net $85,311.79; FIT $19,29g.~;
Emp. FICA Sh,853.q9, total $109,259.72, on the Salar~ Fund; for July ~1, 197~ pension payroll,
total $72,7~3.5q; payroll fees for July 81, 197g pension payroll, $~1.?~ on the Claims Fund;
vnuchers audited by John Ross, City Auditor.
~'~otion by Commissioner Stewart and MayoP Japstad to approve the vouchers, carried unanimously.
CIAI~S FOR D~AGES ~
1. Brad A. r~]illJps for $~5,000M (2) Imon C. Thomas, Jr., $25,000. Clerk stated he had given
copy to Faire Arrest insurance agent.
YMCA STREET DANCE
Clerk read letter dated Aug. 8, 1§7% frc~ P~ Kruse~ ARmed Services Program Director~ YMCA,
requesting permission to hold street dance August 31, 197~, between 8:00 and 11:00 p.m., on
WaShington between first and PSNS Gate. t~ttep stated the Navy Yard Police have bean contacted
and have no objection. Clerk stated the Chief of Police, Ed Schlie, had put his "O.K." on the
r~quest.
Motion bv ~avor Ja~stad and Commissioner Stewar~ to approve, ca~ied.
PURC}P%SE OF BUCKET FR~ FOR BACKHOE
Clerk stated Pob Hensel, Garage Supt., has recommanded bid waiver for purchase of one bucket f~ame
for Water Dept. Case Backhoe, as the Tcot C~ib Campany is the omly source of supply fo~ this
F~rt. Clerk stated he has asked M~. Hensel to cheek further and r~port to the City Council.
Mr. Hensel was present at this time and reper~ed he bad called Puyallup Tractor who sell the
product but does not have the par~ in stock, but their price is idantical to Tool Crib's, t~mt
there would be several weeks' delay and that it is essential to repair the backhoe as it is
needed on the job; that this constitutes an emergency need.
~tion bv Mayor Japstad and Commissione~ Stewart to authomize the purchase as reeon~nended because
o~le source of supply and having checked the other a~eas for oa,pabison of the price and it
is the same, and that this paPticuler pa~t is available i, mediately and ~eeognizing that there
is an immediate need to ~epair the backhoe, carried.
TAXICAB DRIVER APPLICATION
Application from Ga~ V. Lowe, Approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police-
Motion by Mayor Japstad and Commlssionep Stewar~ to approve the application, carried ur~usly.
RADIO ~RCHASE
Clerk presented requisition from Police Dept. for om portable two-way radio for Detectives, with a
request to p~n~chase this under the Interlocal Act. through State of Washington Contract No. 70-188,
for total price of $881.29.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Stewart to pur~J%ase this radio under State contract,
c--~d.
A.C. PIPE PURC~IASE
Clerk read memo dated August ~, 197~, f~om Wate~ Sup~. Weller, requesting authorization to call
~n~ h~= ~m~ 1,m~m' ~" A.C. Pipe; ~,000' S"; 3,000' 8"; ~000' 12"; to be Used for replacement of
obsolete and te~porar~ water mains and for new construction; estimated cost, $32,000.00.
CITY COUNCIL [{fNUTES - AUGUST 7~ 1974
~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve. Under discussion: City Clerk stated
he had verified with Chief Accountant Burns that funds would be available. Carried.
US PIPE $ FOUNDRY
Clerk stated that in addition to the pipe authorized to be purchased under Contract No. 1398 at the
City Council meeting of July 24th, the Water Dept. needs to order 3,000' 8" C. I. Pipe and2,000
6" C.I. Pipe. Clerk stated this should be ordere~the same as the previous order in that the
~.C.W. provisions would be stipulated to the contractor and the contract allows for additional
supplies to be purchased during the contract year. Pipe ordered now would be for delivery in s]~ut
twenty weeks.
FASEMEhr?S
Clerk read memo dated Aug. 2, 1974, from Water Supt. Weller to which ~,~s attached two easements
for the installation of %~.m fire hydrants in Gladishore Acre T~acts at the Head of the Bay, and
the memo reco~ended that these easements be accepted by the City Council. Clerk stated he had
]men advised bv Mr. Weller that the persons responsible w~uld pay the monthly hydrant charge.
The first easement was signed by: Eobemt E. Bush, Victor Drusianich and James E. Yoest. The
second was signed by Herbert E. 8 Bonnie L. Loop, Earvin K. and Sheila Loop, and Gerald L. and
Nancy Lvman.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the easements and refer to City
tt~ey's Office for approvin~ as to for~ and to City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously.
C~IGE OF~DEP - BOOK PU~LISHIN~ COMPANY
Clerk presented Chan~e Order for increasing the annual supplement service from $12.00 per page to
$14.00 per page, effective October 1, 1974. Clerk stated the last raise was in 1971. Letter
dated Aug. 2nd fr~m the Company stated they are only passin~ on a par~ of their increased costs.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~issioner Stewart to approve the Change Order, carried .
RUE VIi2A, Annexation to North Perry Water District
~ read letter dated July 30, 1974, from Boundary Review Board, stating a notice of intention
had been filed from North Perry Water District for the annexation of Rue Villa. Letter stated
the City could demand the Board to take jurisdiction and hold a public hearing. Clerk stated he
had contacted Water Supt. Weller who reported the City is not opposed to this annexation.
tbtion bv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner S~ewar~ to notify the Bour~r¥ Review Board the City
o~ not demand the Board to take jurisdiction and hold a hearing, ear, led.
ORDINANCE NO. 3149 (PLUMBING CODE)' Second Reading
Clerk read, "An Ordinance providinE for the protection of the Public Health and Safe~y; Adopting
the International Association of Plumbin~ and Mechanical Official's Uniform Plumbin~ Code, 1973
F~ition; Requirin~ a permit and inspection fo~ the installation or alteration of Pluming and
Drainage Systems; defining e~.tain terms~ establishing minlm~ regulations for the installation,
alteration or repair of plumbin~ and drainage systems and the inspection thereof; providing
penalties for the violation thereof and repealin~ Ordinance NOs. 2480, 2501 and 2902.
Motion by Co~ssioner Stewart and Mayor Jamstad to pass Ordinance NO. 3149, carried as follows:
r~or Jerstad, ves~ Cu~Jssioner Stewart~ yes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3150 - DAY #$ REZO~E
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amendin~ the use and area maps accordir~ to Ordinance
No. 1792.~
MOtion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance NO. 3150, carried as
follows: Mayor Jerstad, yes; Commissioner St~,yes.
ORDINANCE~ PER~IT FEES (0il Burner, etc. )
Clerk read, f~rst reading, An Ordinance repealinE Ordinance No. 2485 and amending Section 12 of
Ordinance No. 2099 relating to regulation of installation and use of oil burners, oil
storage tanks, oil stoves; providing for permits, inspection and fees.
Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Cu~,,~ssioner Stswart to ~pproge ordiKance on furst reading, carried
as--~lc~s: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cu~,~issioner Stewart, yes.
ORDIN~;~CE - PERMIT ~EES (EI~CfRICAL WIRING)
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance am4nding~Section V of Ordinance No. 2946 relating to fees
for residentffal and co~emeial wiring.
t~otlon bv Commissioner Stewart and M~yor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried
as--~ows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cor~nlssioner Stewart, yes.
KITSAP COUNTY RODEO COURT
~L~ee princesses and their eb~ne were present.
~.EPORTS
C.o~ oner Stewart:
1. Surd]ay Bus Fare of 10¢ netted $5.10 whereas inccme was $]2.00 per Sunday pz~viously. It
costs about $200.00 per Smnday to ~aintain bus service.
2. O~ave rose,ne of income and activity at the Parking Facilltv. July incom~ $875.81; June
income $650.G1. Cost of Labor in June $625.39; cost to Diamond in July was $~50.00. Savlr~q
in oDeratinK cost of $275.39 (labor). Increase in revenue July over June was $225.~0. Total
increase figuring in the savings was $5~.59 in July over ,June. Security has been tightened up
and no vandalism reported in the last month. Will have the garage posted "no loitering" as
provided in City ordinance. Only want people in the Garage who have a ea~ parked there~
CITY C~UNCIL MINU7~S - AI~UST 7, 1974 (CONT.)
3. Re.rxorte~] briefly on his meeting with Nationwide Cable T.V. people and contacts he has made
in Washington, D.C. and Seattle. Stated the T.V. coJ~Lpany should have posted a performance bond
in the new franchise, although they have suggested a co~porate bond guarantee. Also, he has
been told that the City should have a profit $ Loss statement for tJkis local operation before
any rate adjustment is made. Mi~. Stewal-t commented the City doesn't want to bankrupt the T. V.
Company but should ensure that there is a p~ope~ margin of profit.. Also, will heed a schedule
of their expansion plans. August 12th will be a public hearing in SeaTtle and he will be atter~ing.
g. Concerming deferred compensation plan, Mu. Ste~za~t had the eomDute~ eentem prepare a list
of employees for $10.00 which may be loaned to interested persons ~n supplying a plan. (Paid by
] nsu~ance company).
5. On delinquent Accounts, theme a~e a few depa=.bL~ents that haven't sent in the proof list;
believed a committee should be established for reeonmending what action, should be taken on the
past due accounts and if satisfactor~ with the Mayor ~e would call sueh a commiTtee together; to
be composed in part of representative of departments with most delinquent accounts.
S. Would llke to put our new Cemetery Sex~on in the house but it needs repairs and an office
space; also, needs an extension on the house to gain more needed room; that the Chief Accountant
suggested the City Hall Fund might be used for that purpose; complimented Ray Otis for the improve-
ment to the appearance of the cemetery. Also, mentioned there is a hold-up on the paperwork and
this will be looked into; also, more people are using ~he cemetery and he felt it had something
to do with ~ts improved appearance.
ATTOR}~EY WAIgREN:
1. Would like to be included on the c~,,~ttee that will study the delinquent accounts.
Dicussion followed and Cu~,,Jssioner Stewar~ stated only accounts that the Citv wants the attorney
to work on will be sent and others may be forwarded to the credit burea~,~for collection.
2. Asked if various representatives of deferTed ccmpensation plans would be asked to present
their plans. Commissionem Stewart explained that proposals will be received from anyone interested;
also, that he has recc~mended that employees get some inflation pmoteetion built into a plan.
3. Reported that suit has bean filed against the City relating to the garbage ordinance and the
claimant's attorney is seeking a declaratory jud~ent in civil cou_~ts; howeve_~, Mm. Walgren suggested
might be better to go to criminal court and asked the Council to be prepared to file such action;
and stated he believed the impetus should be from the City rather than from a person alone who
thin}.s he should not abide by the ordinance. Mu. Stewart agreed and Mayor Jarstad stated the
Citv should foll~ up on the process whicJ] has been started and should file criminal charges. This
should be done regardless of the action he filed.
~AYOR JARSTAD:
1. Extended s~vmpathy to wife and children of Bill Shattuck and spoke highly of his work and years
with the Street Department.
2. On Valle-Hi al~ea, he had a meeting with residents last night because of considerable
controversy over a drivewav on to Maple Street that the residents felt could serve a business
over on ['~eaton Wav to all~ more movement of ears and trucks through on Maple Street. Stated
he had informed the residents of the City Council's continuing policy of r~% allowing commercial
in that residential zone; also~ would have on the proposed bond issue an amount to purchase a
portion of land for open space which wmald, also, provide a buffem zone. Further, stated there
is a great need for a fifth land on Wheaton Way, as has been suggested by Cor~ssioner Schoneman.
3. Tomoz.~ will be attending an all-day session of Executive Poard of the Puget Sound Governmental
C~ference in Bellevue to hear presentation from Dr. Miller of the U. of W. who has done an
introspect on the conference.
BILI£
n bV Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers No. 2867 to
clusive in the amount of $69,163.78, carried.
Meeting~ Adjourned 10:37 am.
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