HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/73 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 17~ 1973
ii The 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., PST, Wednesday, January 17, 1973. Attending were:
. Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Co~maissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst.
iCity Attorney Sexton, and representatives of the press and radio.
!Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Soule of Manette Community
iChurch.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 10; 1973
The Minutes of January 10, 1973, were read and approved as amended.
SEPARATION
Mary Drouin, Extra Help, Clerk's Office, January 12, 1973, Resigned.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
David Smith, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $1.95 hr., effective January 20, 1973.
Virginia Hawkins, Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $3.05 hr., effective January 22, 1973.
Kathleen Higglns, Extra Help, Municipal Court Office, $2.33 hr., January 12, 1973.
Steve Garinger, Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.25 hr., Effective January 17, 1973.
Kenneth R. Plowman, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $1.95 hr., January 20, 1973.
Robert Forbes, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $1.75 hr., Effective January 12, 1973.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the employments, carried unanimously.
CHANGES IN PAY STATUS
Rosalie Hauschel, Water Office, Extra Help, $2.33 to $2.47 hr., Effective January 2, 1973.
Rebecca Bissonnette, Water Office, Extra Help, $2.47 to $2.62 hr., Effective January 2, 1973.
Bonnie Woods, Water Office, Extra Help, S2.33 hr. to $2.47 hr., Effective January 2, 1973.
Wayne Hamilton, Water Distribution, Extra Labor, $3.05 hr. to $3.25, Effective January 2, 1973.
Daniel Coulter, Extra Labor, Water Distribution, $2.72 to $2.88 hr., Effective January 2, 1973.
Sandra Benskin, From Clerk-Switchboard Operator $500 mo. to Account Clerk Electronic Machine
Operator $520 mo., Effective January 1, 1973, Certified Civil Service January 4, 1973.
City Clerk read memorandum to the City Council from himself dated January 16, 1973, which stated
that Sandra Benskin transferred from Clerk-Swithchboard Operator to Account Clerk-Electronic
Machine Operator in lieu of lay-off inasmuch as the Clerk-SwiRhboard position has been abolished
by the 1973 budget; that this is in accordance with Civil Service Rule 10, Section 2, Subsection C.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the changes in pay status, carried
unanimously.
EMPLOYEES' PAY SCHEDULE - 1973
Clerk presented Employees' Pay Schedule for 1973 which was prepared by Civil Service Director
Southerland listing city employees and their current wage in accordance with the current 19~3 Wage
increase.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cormmissioner Clark to approve the Employees' Pay Schedule for 1973,
carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPLICATION - SAMMY'S CAFE (Music Machine)
cl~r~ ~r~n~t~d ;.~c~nn~ Ann~cnt4on from Snmmv's Cafe for a munic machine for aooroval of the City
Council.
~'~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Comanissioner Clarlr to approve the license application sub,eot tn th-
approval of the Chief of Police, carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 17, 1973 (CONTINUED)
APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE - KENNETH SHAW
Clerk presented application for Taxicab Driver License from Kennech Dean Shaw which had been
approved by the Police Department.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the Taxicab Driver's License, carried
unanimously.
SURPLUS FILE CABINET - POLICE IDENTIFICATION
Clerk read memo dated January 16, 1973, from Sgt. Jack Minger to Chief of Police stating that
Shaw Walker, four-door, eight by eleven, locking olive color file cabinet is surplus to the needs
of the Police Identification Division.
'lotion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to declare the file cabinet surplus to be disposed
of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously.
SURPLUS LOGS - NAD PARK
Clerk read memo dated January 16, 1973, from Addrew Pendergast to himself which stated that the
Park Department drews have accumulated 65 to 70 25' logs from downfall at NAD Park and recommended
they be disposed of in the best interest of the city; also, stated the Park Department would
appreciate receiving lumber in order to proceed with several projects planned for 1973 including
constructing picnic tables for the City parks for which labor has been donated by Bremerton Naval
Reserve Unit.
Clerk read memo dated January 16, 1973, from Park Superintendent to City Clerk which stated there
is 15,140 board feet in the 24' lengths and 1,490 board feet in the 16' lengths - total about
16,630; diameter sizes 12" to 20", and about 440 B.F. miscellaneious pieces.
'{otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to declare the logs surplus to be disposed of in the
best interest of the city. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated the City would like the oppor-
tunity to utilize the manpower offered by the Bremerton Naval Reserve Unit, and would like to get
the necessary lumber to proceed with the picnic tables. Motion carried unanimously.
~OTICE OF MEETING - UAB
Clerk presented Notice of UAB Meeting to be held Thursday, January 18, 1973, at 9:30 a.m. and
uresented agenda for this meeting.
?URCHASES UNDER CURRENT STATE CONTRACTS
Clerk presented requisition for purchase of Paging encoder available at Motorola C & E, Inc., under
State Contract No. 70-166; the total amount being $1,076.25. Clerk presented requisition for
9urchase of two-way radio available at General Electric Company under State Contract No. 186-72;
the total amount being $1,004.38.
~otion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the purchases under the current
~tate contracts, carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER - PITTSBURGH-DES MOINES STEEL COMPANY (KITSAP LAKE ONE M'IIJ,ION~ALI.ON TANK)
Clerk presented Change Order No. 1 to Pittsburgh-DesMoines Steel Company to substitute for AWWA
lnside patht system No. 3 specified; the total increase being $2,080.00. Clerk stated this Change
9rder is recommended by E. G. Humble, Water Superintendent, and has been signed by representative
of Pittsburgh-DesMoines Steel Company.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Oarstad to approve the change order, carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - COMMERCIAL BUILDERS (NEW LOCK SETfMUNICIPAL GARAGE)
Clerk presented Change Order No. 1 to Commercial Builders for a new lock set for theentry door at
the City Garage; that this would be an increase of $40.79.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the Change Order, carried unani-
mously.
LETTER - LANGTON-PERELLI RE: ANDERSON CREEK PROPERTY BID
Clerk read letter dated January 10, 1973, from Adelbert Langton to City Council requesting that the~
bid submitted September 20, 1972, be terminated and the bid deposit of $633.60 be returned to
5angton-PerellI because the permits needed for the business activity planned for this property
(log dump, setting of piling, rafting of logs in sal~ water) are not possible.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to terminate the bid action of September
20, 1972, and return the bid deposit. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman explained that
the Waterfront Management Act would not permit rafting of logs through Sinclair Inlet and there
would probably be another bid call. Carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoneman stated the under Puget Sound Governmental Conference Resolution, Sinclair
Inlet is not to be used for log rafting and such purposes; that the City's six and one-half acres
(Anderson Creek) may be eliminated from this resolution after another study as it is zoned
commercial and if ~cluded in the resolution the commercial use would be eliminated.
LETTER - HIGHWAY COMMISSION RE: TRANSFER OF HIGHWAY ROUTE (SIXTH & CALLOW)
~Fe'rk read letter from Highway Commission to Mayor Jarstad turning over portion of highway to the
City from Sixth & Callow to approximately Weslon Place under Agreement No. G. C. 2989 effective
February 15, 1973. Clerk also presented aketah describing that portion of SR 3.
I~73 CONTRACT - KITSA~ CO~ITv H,j~A~ S~CIETW
Clerk presented 1973 Contract between the City of Bremerton and the Kitsap County Humane Society.
Clerk read memo from Almeda Harris which stated that the contract is the ~ame as that of last year
except for financial responsibility and the elimination of one section.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Co,,.,issioner Schoneman to approve the 1973 contract with the Humane
Society subject to referral to the City Attorney's Office for checking; to be returned as quickly
:as possible for execution, carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 17, 1973 (CONTINUED)
10:00 - RECOGNITION OF MATTERS NOT ON THE TENTATIVE AGENDA
Mrs. Joyce C. Sisk, 3303 Teak Place, was present and discussed her property with the
Council.
Eddie Adams questioned whether Martin Luther King Day celebrations were to be an annual
event with schools dismissed. Stated that the Council should take into consideration the
fact the schools will have to remain open an additional day which will result in addition-
al maintenance costs, etc.
Eddie Adams proposed a Police Department Day for the Bremerton Central Lions Club with
Mayor Jarstad as speaker. Mayor Jarstad stated he would appreciate the opportunity to
speak at such event.
John Cleveland, Bremerton Central Labor Council, questioned the Council as to how many
city employees are under the Emergency Employment Act (EEA) Payroll. Commissioner Clark
stated there are presently 37 employees under EEA. Mr. Cleveland asked the Council how
many of these employees could be kept when the EEA Program is discontinued. Mayor
Jarstad explained that the EEA Program provides the city payroll an excess of $300,000.00
and adjustments would have to be made if the program was discont~ed. Commissioner Clark ~
explained that the EEA Program did not take the place of regular city employment but gave
the City an opportunity for additional employment which could not be funded; however, each
EEA employee is a valuable need to the Department in w~nich employed and the City will be
able to make some of the employees permanent. Mt. Clark explained that some employees were
initially employed under EEA and have already been given permanent positions, and then
their former EEA positions have been refilled by another EEA employee; however, due to a
freeze the City is not able to refill any more EEA positions. Mayor Jarstad stated the
EEA Program has been an advantage to the City's operation and suggested that the Labor
Council could be helpful if they wrote to the Congressional Delegation giving careful
consideration to the continued funding of the EEA Program.
LETTER - ARCTIC CIRCLE DRIVE IN/TRAFFIC DIVIDER
Clerk read letter dated January 15, 1973, from Douglas Peters, Attorney (Law Office of
Felthouse, Peters & Schmalz) representing Arctic Circle, Inc., which stated that the
City of Bremerton has wrongfully damaged the Arctic Circle by the installation of a
traffic divider preventing left turns going into the Arctic Circle; also, gave reasons
for this contention and requested the removal of the traffic divider within ten days from
receipt of this letter.
Motion by Commiss~oner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer this letter to the City
Attorney's Office for an appropriate response and also to the City Engineer and Police
Department for evaluation and report to the Council, carried unanimously.
LETTER - KITSAP YOUTH HOMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clerk read letter dated January 8, 1973, from Kitsap Youth Homes Board of Directors to
City Council which stated the Kitsap Youth Homes play an important and effective role in
the criminal Justice system and that they felt they should be given full consideration
when allocations are made for purposes of law enforcement.
.%EPORT OF SUMMONS - LENT'S~ INC. VS. CITY OF BREMERTON & COMMERCIAL BUILDERS
!Clerk reported that City of Bremerton was served with Summons on January 12, 1973, the
!Plaintiffs being Lent~, Inc., and Lou Weir. Stated copies of summons has been provided
ithe City Attorney and insurance company; that this is in reference to a claim previously
filed with the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 1549 - LID #306
!Clerk read Resolution setting Hearing Date on improvements to the Alley between Veldee
and Wycoff from'24th to 26th Streets by installation of asphalt surfacing and drainage
structures (LID ~306) for February 21, 1973, at 7:30 ~.m. in the Council Chambers.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and commissioner Clark to pass Resolution No. 1549,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clam% yes; Commissioner Schoneman,
JETTER - OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES/CITY OF SEATTLE
iClerk read letter dated January 10, 1973, from Office of Human Resources of Seattle to
IMayor Jarstad which stated that Seattle officially adopted a plan to put wheelchair
ramped curbs in all Local Improvement Districts and asking that Bremarton consider
adopting such a plan to assist the wheelchair user, the blind, the heart victim, those
on crutches, etc.
Co~missioner Schoneman stated that wheelchair ramps should be provided, especially in the
shopping districts. Brief discussion was held and Mayor Jarstad directed the letter to
be referred to Commissioner Schoneman and the City Engineer for their consideration.
LETTER - MAYOR OF KURE, JAPAN
Mayor Jarstad read letter from the Mayor of Kure, Japan, wishing the Mayor well after
his minor automobile accident.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 17f 1973 (CONTINUED)
SET HEARING DATE - LID HEARING (MARINE DRIVE SANITARY SEWERS )
Clerk read memo dated January 17, 1973, from City En§ineer to City Council requesting
nermtssfon to schedule hearing on the proposed construc~ion of sanitary sewers on the
beach of Oyster Bay and on Lower Marine Drive, Sundown Drive and vicinity for February
28, 1973;'also, stated that about 125 properties are involved.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Cor~nissioner Clark to set hearing date for February
28, 1973. at 10:00 a.m., as reco~m~ended by City Engineer, carried unanimously.
PAY BILLS
Clerk explained that under recommendation of State Auditor it is suggested that the bills
be approved for payment on a blanket approval and a motion be made including the voucher
numbers and the total amount of the claim vouchers; that this would be appreciated and
:rovide better efficiency in various City Departments. The Commissioners concurred in
the recommendation of the Auditor and the following motion was made:
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve Vouchers number 71951 & 71952
and 71983 to 72101 inclusive on blanket approval in the total amount of $61,864.87;
carried unanimously.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CLARK
1. Reported on progress of Sunday bus run system as follows: (6th Sunday Run) 78 Cash
riders, 75 pass riders, total of 153 riders.
2. Expressed regret at City Treasurer Frank Shepard's leaving the City to accept a
position of City Manager at Federal Heights, Colorado. Complimented Mr. Shepard on his
excellent capabilities and stated he served as an excellent chief assistant and City
Treasurer. Stated Mr. Shepard will be leaving March 1 and he wishes him well in his
new position.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCttONEMAN
1. Stated he received request for Outside Utility Agreement which came about due to the
installation of Phinney Bay Sewer on Corbet Drive. Stated that there is one section that
is completely surrounded by the City with the exception of one side; that this area is
approximately 800 feet by 600 feet. Stated it would appear that a sewer connection is
quite necessary in this area and that a petition for annexation should be initiated to
close this gap.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to deny the request for an Outside
Utility Agreement and to continue to investigate the annexation of this area into the
city, carried unanimously.
2. Reported that Shorewoed Drive is closed to through traffic and the pedestrian entry
is opened.
3. Stated within 30 days there will be a request to Council for Burchfield LID Sewer
Project off Kitsap Way in conjunction with the installation of prior LIDs and also the
main sewer system on Kttsap Lake.
4. Due to poor weather conditions, Ph~nney Bay Sewer Project has been held up and con-
struction will commence again as weather permits.
5. Information on Sheridan Road for City's construction next summer on the half-cent gas
tax is under way and should receive plans and specifications on this project in about
60 days.
HUMANE SOCIETY CONTRACT
City Attorney Sexton stated that he has reviewed the 1973 City of Bremerton/Kitsap County
Humane Society Contract. Mr. Sexton recommended an addition on Page 2, Item 10, to add
"and/or the public''~ at the end of the sentence (last sentence) providing that records
may be subject to examination of the City Clerk "and/or the public". Mr. Sexton stated
that as it presently reads, the records of the Humane Society can only be examined by
the City Clerk. Mr. Sexton explained that these are public records and the public has a
right to review them at request.
Commissioner Clark stated that this could cause complications for the Humane Society; that
this prlvileRe could be abused and the Fnmane Society could be burdened with a number of
people re~uesting examination of several of their records which would be verv time con-
isumin~. Mr. Clark stated that the City Clerk could examine the records or obtain copies
iof the records ~f someone was definite)¥ in need of examining the records.
~{r. Sexton stated that some provision should be made to mare these records available to th~
public u~on request: that be has had posmiblv a half dozen callers com~laining that they
were denied the right to examine Humane Society records. Further discussion was held
and the following motion was made.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to adopt the 1973 contract and to in-
clude the words "and/or the public" on page 2, Item 10, at the end of the last sentence,
carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~{INUTES - JANUARY 17, 1973 (CONTINUED)
AGREEMEb~ NO. CC-3285 - HIGHWAY COMMISSION (PORT WASH. NARROWS BRIDGE/LANDSCAPING)
Clerk r~esented proposed agreement between the Washington State Highway Commission and the City of
Bremerton for funding (not exceeding $19,000) for Port Washington Narrows Bridge North Approach -
Landscaping Protect.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to accept the contract and authorize the
~Mavor and City Clerk to sign, carried unanimously.
LETTER - }L~DDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Clerk read'letter dated January 11, 1~73, from Donald Rogers, Principal of Haddon Elementary School,
to City Commissioner Schoneman thanking Mr. Schoneman for promptly sending a street crew to repair
the side of the street on Lafayette which is by the school: that this maintenance will protect their
,~!Ibuilding from extensive water damage during forthcoming rainy season and snow melt.
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~iREPORTS (CONTINUED)
~iMayor Jarstad:
1. Stated he will miss City Treasurer Frank Shepard and hopes he enjoys his new position in Color-
i~ado. Stated Mr. Shepard had very complex duties and is averv dependable person. Stated he was
ilvery involved in the transportation system and the City Garage, all of which is appreciated.
2 Hope to set up a meeting next week with the County Commissioners and the City Attorney's Office
iiin relationship to entering into a Public Defender System and having a countywide Public Defender
i!to represent the City in its court cases. Also will discuss with County Commissioners the
iipossibilitv of a centralized communications system for the law enforcement agencies.
~!3. Stated he has asked Larry Finneman to fill in on the Library Board for Bob Bennett, Representa-
iltive on Library Board, who is very ill at present. Stated that Mr. Finneman cannot be reappointed
ito the Library Board due to the rules of the Board but was an excellent representative and will be
.filling in for Bob Bennett during his illness.
A. Sheridan Heights/Cedar Grove Annexation Petitions - Reported that upon final tabulation the
:Cedar Grove petition had an excess number of signatures over 75% and the Sheridan Heights Annexation
'netition has less than a percentage point below the needed 75%. Recommended to the people who wish
!to annex to give consideration to going through the election process for annexation; that the two
!areas should come into the city together.
~5. Appreciated opportunity to speak at National Association of Federal Retired employees at their
!!first meetin~ of the year; that there~were about 400 persons in attendance.
6. Stated he read in the newspaper that for the first time in history, the Madison S~uare Garden
!'nromoters hsve decided not to play the National Anthem before an athletic event because of one or
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,two discontented athletes who were sleeping on the field and would not stand at attention during the
:time the National Anthem was played. The Mayor stated this bothers him very heavily and the National
~iAnthem should be played despite the very few people trying to make a mockery out of the dedication
lithe majority have toward their country. The other Council members concurred with the Mayor that
,the National Anthem should be played despite these few discontented people.
:iAdelbert Lan~ton stated that the National Anthem has always been played by all countries competing
:in athletic events and should continue.
Meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.m.
G. C. YRADON,~R., CITY CLERK
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