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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/74 CITY COUNCIL M~'±'iNG OCTOBER 2, 1974 RHe regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, ~dnesday, October 2, 1974. At~ending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Con,missioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City ~ Al~orney Walgren, Asst. City Attorney Jackson, and representatives of the press and r~dio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Mel Unr~h of Sol,nit Avenue Presbyterian Church. PROPOSED REGIONAL MUSEUM Gideon t~rmanson, Chairman of ~istorical Society Building Con~nittee, asked if the City agreed to paying on maintenance and operation cos~ of the preposed new museom building. Discussion wes held and Mayor Jarstad advised Mr. Hermanson that the County Health Board meets tomorrow and this could be brought up for discussion with the County. M~. Hermanson stated he would ~ to attend the meeting. !MINUTES ~utes of September ~$, 197~, v~re approved as read. Ui~-~lOYl~I~S Mary J. Potter, Adm. Asst. Bookkeeper, KCCY, CLTA II, $530 mo., September 23, 197~. Saralyn ¥~ieckhaefer, PT Playleader, $3.05 hr., Potter~ Class, Parks Dept., 10-2-7~. ~illiam BareKer, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., Photography (Nature), $$.05, 10-2-74. Pauline Schwendemann, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., $3.05 hour, October 2, 1974. w orion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmzissioner Schoneman to approve the employments, ca_r~ied unanimously. i ~ORREt~I'±ON OF ~PLOYMENT P~TE i City Clerk read memo dated ~? September 1974, flown Chief Accountant ~o City ~ouncil advising that ~ rate of pay for Dolly Glennon should be $$80 per month in accordance with CETA II contract. City Clerk noted that Ms. Glennon is an Administrative Bookkeeper for KCCS, and the City has agreed to .0erform the payroll functions for CETA employees; however, ~ave no authoril~y to set the ~ate. ! ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Stewar~ to approve pay rate of $S~0 per month for Doily ! ~lennon in accordance with CETA Contract. i ~nder Discussion Co~nissioner S~ewa~t stated he felt the Council should avoid future agreements ! vhich allow an employee to star~ at a higher sala~ than regular city employees; that even though i the City is not actually paying the salary, these employees should be under the same ra~e and !rules as the other city employees~ Motion carried unanimously. ]{~NGES IN PAY STATUS Wilson Maves, Prov. SgT. to Detective, $1,08~.~$ + $8 to $1,017.?$ + $~, 10-1-74. loger G. Drake, Wasteweter Opt. III to II~ $~87.50 to $?75.00, 10-1-74. loe Shoem~ier, Patrolman 4th Yr. to Sergeant, $~$4.$0 to $1,08~.~$ + $18, ~tion by Mayor Ja~stad and Commissioner Ste~ar~ to approve the Changes in Pay Status, Under ~-~sion: r~ssioner Stewar~ stated he felt the Employment and Change of Pay slips should '~ checked out by the Civil Service Board before being approved by City Council; that the Council approves the slips without being sur~ all Civil Service r~les have been followed. Motion carried I ~manlmously. ~]AYROLL VOUCheRS !'.lerk presented Voucher for City payroll costs fora FICA and Bank Service Fees; total amount, !~4,170.76. Clerk presented payroll voucher showing ~oss Payroll amount of $144,908.27. i ~tion by Con, missioner St~t and M~yor Jarstad to approve the payroll vo~hers, car~ied ,APPLTCATIONS POR TAXICAB DRIVERS L~CENSE iC]er~ presented Applications for Taxictb D~iver~ License frcIn the following; Dickey M~chael Wayne, appi~oved by Captain Johnson for Chief of Poiice~ ~iiiiam Keiiy~ approved by Captain Dever~ for Police Chlef; David E, Jemher~ approved by Captain Deveis~ for Poliee iapproved by Asst. C~ief Kvistad; John Havens, approved by Asst. Chief Kvistad. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the applications, carried unanimously. ;iCHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME (ALLI-OOP TO BRIAN'S BASEMENT) iClerk presented Application for Change of Business Name on City licenses; from Alli-Oop Tavern to iBrian's Basement. Approved by Chief of Police. :Motion by Co~nlssioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to appreve the application, carmled unanimously. ~C~%LL FOR BIDS -SERVICE ~gkTERIAL (WTYI'KR DISTRIBUTION) ![Clerk ~ead men~ dated 2 October 1974 from E.R. ~ller to Cc~missioner Schoneman mequesting iauthorization to call for bids for various types of service material. .bbtion by Con, missioner Schon6man and C~mmissioner Stewart to authorize bid call, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEfJflNG - OCTOBER 2, 1974 (Cont.) CALL FOR BIDS - WELL CASIN~q Clerk mead memo dated 2 October 1974 fr~m E.R. ~ller to Con,missioner Sehoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for 550 feet of 10-inch well casing for repair of Well No. 5 at ~mderson Creek. Monies available in 1974 budget. ~otion by Conm~issioner Schonen~n and Conmissioner Stewart to authorize bid call, carried unanimously P[~RCHASE UNDER STATE CONTRACT Clerk Dresented requisition for mobile two-way radio and equitment to be purchased under State C~ntract No. 70-165 for the Street Department with Council approval. Metion by Commissioner Sehoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Purchase Under State C~ntract, carried unanimously. (7¥nount, $1,133.03) SIfRPLUS CALCULATOR (WATER OFFICE) Clerk read memo -idated 27 September 1974 from Louise Powers, Utility Accountar~, to City Clerk requesting that Olivetti Calculator Serial # 2724319 be declsred surplus and removed from the service contract. Motion bv C~ommissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to declare the calculator slLr~lus, to be ~posed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. SURPLUS CAMERA (ENGINEZRING DEPT. ) Clerk read memo dated 10etober 1974 frown City Engineer to City Clerk requesting that Argus Camera #9~3298 with case be declared surplus. ~.btion by C~issioner Sehoneman and Conmtissioner Stewart to declare the camera surplus to be ~-l-~posed of in the best interest of the City, salaried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming Tuesdqv, October 8, 1974 as "World Lion Service Day". DISC~k~qE P~iRMITS - SANITARY SEWER SYgfEM Clerk read memo dated 26 September 1974 from City Engineer to City Council stating that over last eight months, they have developed information for the Depa~.b~mnt of Ecology covering all of the possible points of discharge of sanitary sewage from the sewer system into the adjacent waters and a preliminary draft of two master pe~mits were reviewed by representatives of the various' depa~.t,ents within Public ~brks and eo~ments forwarded to the Department of Ecolo~v; also, reeo,~nended that these two notices be published in connection with the two perntits. Memo called attention to the fact that there may be additional requirements of the State. ~{otion by Con~nissloner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to take the necessar?f action and comply ~ the memorandum, cal~ried unanimouslv. SOLID WASTE CO~fRACT Clerk read from Inter-Municipality Contract regarding solid waste transpor~c and disDosal facilities for Kitsap County (proposal). Discussion was held and it was consensus of the Council that B~em-Air Disposal Company be given opportunity to review the proposal. ~btion by Co~nissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to submit the proposed resolution to ~pe~n-Air Disposal Company for their evaluation before Council action is taken, carmied unanimously. RE-SET t~kRING DATE - BOGGESS/RICHARDSON REZONE APPLICATIONS Clerk advised that Walter M. Hackett, Jr., Attorney for residents in the area, has requested an evening hearing~ on this re~one, which was previously scheduled October 16, 1974, during regular morning, session. ~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Stewart to re-set hearing date October 16, 1974, at 7:00 p.m., carried unanimously. RE-SET !~ARING DATE - SHORELINE MBNAGD~ENT/CITY BREMERTON PUMP STATION Clerk advised that due to publication printing error, it will be necessary to re-set hearing date to ~ovember l~th. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jamstad to re-set hea~ing date November 13, 1974, at 10:30 a.m., carried unanimously. REPORTS - CO~ISSIONER STEWA~F: 1. Have been advised by Association of Washington Cities that the average City collects from sales tax $28.75 per capita and Bremer~con averages about $16.48 per capita; feel this is due to tbs [act that many people shop out of town. If Bremez~con collected the average of $28.75, it would mean increased revenue of about ~425,950 per year. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONIMAN: 1. Built, inK Permits last 1S days of August showed valuation of $64,169.00. (45 permits) 2. Sign Ordinance adopted by City Council has heen effective in recent election; no violation thus far, and all signs have been removed that were involved only with the prim~z~f election. $50 deposit to insure r~moval of signs has proven very effective. CITY COUNCIL ~ETING October 2, 1974 (Cont.) 3. City requested permission to place ~ter line on Tracyton Be~ch Road, and County Engineer has reconmended appDoval of this request to the County Commissioners. ~. Proceeding with installation of Storm Sewer Line on Brewster Place LID. Storm sewer line installation one-half complete. Improvement will take care of fairly large drainage areas. Project includes sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. 5. Proceeding with Sheridan Road C~nstruction. Funding available to continue from Lebo to Pine Poad. Sheridan Rd. Construction high priomity for FAM Funding, and monies received will be directed towards completion on Sheridan between Pine Road and Hal's Corner. 6. Have notified Pacific Electric Company to proceed with construction of 16th g Warmen Intersection signal. Will take from six to twelve weeks for delivery of signal equipment. At least three months before light will be activated. 7. PorTion of proper~y adjacent to freely is no longer needed by the City because utilities ]lave been relocated from this property; recc~mend City surplus the property, and put it back on the tax rolls. Motion by Conn~issioner Schoneman and Mayor Ja~stad to declare this portion of property surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. (Map submitted to City Clerk. ) 8. }~ve met with Andy Pendergast, Park Supt., and looked at City entrances for location of signs that are being planned and constructed by the Parks Department. M~. Pendepgast ~ill have a repor~ to make at next Beautification Con~nittee Meeting. These signs will be constructed from cedar taken from the w~tershed. 9. In talkir~K to Mel Holgerson, local State Highway Engineer, learned that Oyster Bay Interch~]Ke Bridge will be completed approx/mately the end of November, and some date will be set for dedication of this new bi"idle across Kitsap Way. 10. Complimented Dick Burns, CHief Accountant , on his work in completing the preliminary budget and for updating the methods used in the past wherein the Council ~eviewed every item. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY: 1. I{~ve not received reply to recent letter sent to Mr. Garland, Attorney for North Perry Water District. Suggested it would be a good idea for members of City Council to keep in conmunications with Commissioners of the District. Mayor Jarstad stated the Water District is going to confer with the City CDuneil before selling bonds, and no word has been received from the District. REPORTS - ~AYOR JARSTAD: 1. Dedication ceremony for covered Memorial Field Stadium went very well. Great Improvements made for the press box. 2. THis weekend C~lf Match at Gold Mountain Golf Course will include such celebrities as Lawrence Welk and Fred ~.~Murmay. Proceeds will go to CHildren's Benefit. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Barnle Thompson stated he would like the City Council to consider amending the City Charter to allow a more representative form of C~vernment .including more than three Council members; also, commented that the Charter should describe what constitutes an emergency so that some guidelines are followed in passing emergency ordinances. Mayor Jarstad advised Mr. Thompson that a Charter Review Co~nittee consisting of citizens in Br~merton has worked on the proposed amendments for eight months, and with their help the Council has suhnitted proposed amendments before the deadline which was September 20th. Stated that it was too late to place any additional proposals on the ballot. Lengthy discussion was held concerning types of City ~o~,o~nm~nt. T~ ~,TaS h~ou~ht out by Co~mei]. m~m~r.~ that the only time eme~enc~'o~d_{.na~ees passed is when it effects the public health and safety, or finances needed on an emer~ency basis. }~ARING - MASSAGE PARLORS/PROPOSED ORDINANCE City Clerk stated that Massage Parlor~ in the City had been notified.of the bearing scheduled today as well as Mu. Deturk, Attornev repDesenting some of these businesses. .. Commissioner Stewart asked City Attorney if changes had been made to the proposed ordinance as recommended bv Mr. Deturk. City Attorney Walgren stated that no changes'had been made, and he feels the ordinance is constitutional as written. It was noted that Mr. Deturk was not present, and tat there, was no representation for the massage parlors. Comnissioner Schoneman suggested the hearing be postponed for one week. Motion by Cxo~issioner Schoneman and Conmlissioner Stewart to postpone the hearing until October 9, 1974, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart asked if the Chief of Police was go.inK to make' a written report available to the public; that he received a letter from the Chief of Police, but uD. demstood it Was highly confidential. !CITY COUNCIL ~'~%YIFING - OCTOBER 2, 1974 (Cont.) Chief Schlie explained that the letter subnitted to the Comnissioners is not confidential; however, t]~e , reports referred to in the letter are highly confidential. Stated he has no objection to the ~letter being made public. iS~Tf ~ARING DATE - BJORK VARIANCE (APPFJL/FOE) Clerk stated that hearing date should be set on Bjork Application for Variance from Side Yard ~Setback and Height at 602 Washington Avenue, which was approved by the Planning Commission. Explained that Fratenm~l Order of Eagles appealed Planning Conmtission Decision. ~btion by r~vor Jarstad and Oommissioner Schoneman to set hearing date October 23, 1974, at !10.-~30 a.m. , carried unanimously. [S~7F ;R~tRIMG DATE, - BROOKS RE, ZONE (KITSAP WAY) iCIerk stated that date of heaping should be set on Herschel Bm0oks Rezone at 4908 Kitsap Way (FiliDpi ' s ). i~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Schoneman to set hearing date November 6, 1974, at ]10:30 a.m., carried unanimously. FAY BILLS ~'~ Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers iNo. 3510 through No. 3587 for payment in the amount of $59,889.30; carried unanimously. iAC 'REEMENT - CITY OPERATION/BURWELL PUMP STATION iClerk read memo dated 2 October 1974 from City Attorney Walgren to City Engineer stateing that iagreement is appropriate. Clerk read Agreement between City of Bremerton and Department of Navy !Kivin5 City of Bremerton full responsibility and operation of Burwell Street Duplex Sanitary ?towage Pump Station. .Motion by Commissioner Schormm~mn and C~m'~ssioner Stewart to approve the agreement, and authorize proper signatures, carried unanimously. I,[7ITER- FLUORIDATION Clerk read letter from Mrs. Joan Iovejoy, 2514 No. Lafayette, giving alterrmtives for fluoridated .water which would still p~ovide a source of this element to the citizenry and childmen, such as dental check-ups through the School System where fluoride could be directly applied to teeth. Commissioner Schoneman stated he planned to submit this letter to the Health Board Meeting. Copy iof letter on file in City Clerk's Office. iORDINANCE NO. 316~ - ELUDING A POLICE 0FFICER/PENALITIES 'Clerk read An Ordinance making it illegal to flee or atte~npt to elude a police officer and 'providing a penalty therefore, declaring an emergency and repealing Ordinance No. 3158. Clerk explained that tkis Ordinance is being passed to correct 0rdinar~e No. 3158 in which the proper section including the emergency clause was erroneously omitted. I.btion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3166, carried as follows: Hayor Jarstad, yes; Con~nissioner StewarT, yes; Conmissioner Schoneman, yes. OUTSIDE ~[FILI/nf ~f~REEMENT/WATER SERVICE jCommissioner Schoneman stated that there should be no requirement for Outside Utility Agreements in ~order to provide water outside the City limits; that the City has surplus water and should take .advantage of opportunities to sell it to areas outside city limits. Discussion was held and the .following motion was made: Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Con, missioner Stewart to eliminate Outside Utility Agreements for Water Service, carried unanimously. [~LFARE PROGRAMS iCommissioner Schoneman stated he concurred with Editorial on KBRO Radio Station relating to people ~on k~lfare working on Government Projects. Stated this has been done in the past and gives people 'on welfare a chance to 14Drk for some of the money they receive. iPP~LIMINARY BUDGET/UNIoN NIEOTIATIONS ,~ ~yor Jarstad commented that Preliminary Budget is in balance with the exception of wage ilncrements for 1975. Negotiating with Union groups for 1975 contracts; hope to come to a ?onclusion on the 1974 Wage and Classification study for non-uniformed employees. i~77FING A/~IOURNED 11:20 a.m.. APmOVm: ~.C. Yn~ON, S~., crrY CLERK