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I~,RCII 14, 1973
q]]e re?.ular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, March 14, 1973. Attending were: Mayor Jar-
stad, presiding; Cc~missioner Clark, Cc~missioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attor-
ney Sexton, and representatives of tJ]e press and radio.
MeetinK opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and' Invocation by Reverend John Rupert of Free Methodis~
Church.
MI~YJTL'~ ( See Page No. 3 )
~IANGFS IN PAY STATUS
[aurance B. Rankin, Firefighter 2nd year to 3rd year, $781.75 to $819.50, 2-22-73.
~lotJon bV Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the change in pay status, carried unanim-
ously.
AP?LICATION EOR TAXICAB DPSVER LICENSE - NORMAN FREL]~AN
Clerk presented Application for Taxicab Driver License fr~n ~orman Freeman which had been approved
by Captain Stratton for the Chief of Police.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cc~nissioner Clark to approve the application, carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOIl DAMAGES - ~IRS. DAVIS
Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Mrs. Edwin C. Davis and stated that he referred the Claim
and estimate of damages to the insurance cc~pany.
PROCL~glTION - "POISON PREVENTION WEEK"
Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming March 18 - 2~, 1973, as "Poison Prevention Week."
BID AWARD - ~3DG SKIDDER
Clerk stated that a committee oomposed of Commissioner Schoneman, Erv Heath, and himself met with
representative of Smith Tractor g Equipment on March 13th at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the rationale for
m~J<J3]g a recommendation for award to Gar~ett En~nclaw Company; that Smith Tractor was the low bidder
for a new piece of equipment. Clerk explained that the bid call was for either a new skidder with
a small motor or a bid on a used piece of equipment as an alternate having not over 2500 hours and
abili%7 to perform in superior fashion. Clerk stated it was the reconmendation of the co~.,~ttee
to award the bid to Garrett En~nclaw Company fol- a used skidder which was for six cylinder motor as
opposed to the four cylinder motor of the new skidder; also, stated the used machine sells for about
$29,000 as opposed to the new machine at $21,000.
Motion by Co~rnissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to accept the reoon~nendation of the cc~tte~
and award the bid to Gar~ett En~nclaw Company. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated tha~
~%nith II-actor had an opportunity to submit an alternate bid on a used skidder, but did not; also,
stated that the used equipment has more horsepower and is better fop the needs of the city. Motion
car~ied ~]animously.
CALL FOR BIDS - FLOOD LIGHT EQUIPMENT (LION'S COM~JNITY PLAYEIELD)
Clerk read memo dated March 8, 1973, from Andrew Pendergast, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
to City Clerk requesting authorization to call for bids to install a new flood lighting system on
the Lion's Cx0~nunity Playfield Tennis Courts, funds for which are provided in the 1973 budget; that
this would provide for adequate night tennis facilities.
~tion by M~]vor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Clark to authorize the call for bids. Under discx]ssion:
Mayor Jarstad stated that the already lighted WarTen Avenue Tennis Courts are well utilized, and
this will extend the opportunity to play tennis until 10:00 or 10:30 at Lion's Playfield; also,
tJ~ked the Lion's Club for their participation in this project. Carried unanimcusly.
BID WAIVER - BODYGUARDS F0R ~SW POLICE CARS
Clerk presented requisition fr~n the City Garage for four (~) Bodyguards for new police cars and
requesting bid waiver as the only supplier for such item is J. R. Setina Manufacturing Company in
Olympia. Cit7 Clerk stated that he noticed in the Minutes of the County Conntissioners that tile
county had purchased bodyF~ards from Setina Manufacturing and they were the only bidder.
[-?otion by Mayor Jarstad and C~,,~issioner Clark to accept the reoc~nendation of the City Garage and
aDprove waive of bid call and purchase from Setina Manufacturing as the only source of supply,
carried ~unan]mously.
LL'FEER - A~[ED FORCES ACTIVITIES CO~II'I%E/BR~TERTON C~LqMBER OF COMMERCE AREA
Clepk read letter dated March 6, 1973, from Jack Randall~ Chairman of 1973 Armed Forces Observance,
rmquesting tJ~e City Council give their approval for the use of Kitsap Lake for boat races, similar
to those held l~st year, scheduled to climax the Armed Forces Observance activities and to be held
H%V 20, 1973.
lbtion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to authorize the utilization of Kitsap [~ke for the
s~ne type of boat paces held last year subject to clarification of the Police Chief~ carried unan-
imously.
BIDG~ - ~TOR COA~{ES (TRANSIT SYST~Q
City Clerk explained that Flxible Company has requested sc~ne modifications to the specifications for
seven motor ooaches and Ben Rtlst has requested that scme of these be incorporated into the city's
bid call; al~qo, explained that the regulations of UMTA is that addendums must be in the hands of
bidders at least two weeks before the bid opening and this is not possible with the opening date of
Mard] 28th. Clerk reco~nended that the bid opening be moved up to April ~, 1973, at 11:00 a.m.
Motion bV Commissioner Clark and Cc~ssioner Schonemen to set bid opening date for April ~, 1973,
CITY COUNCIL bR~UI'ING MINUTES - MARG{ 14, 1973, continued
at 11:00 a.m. as reconmended. Under discussion: Co,,~issioner Clark stated that this action will
delay the bid openings an additional week; but will avoid any possible appeal procedures which
could cause a longer delay. Carmied unanimously.
TRAFFIC S(]IOOL AGREEMENT
Clerk read Ag~reement by and between the Evergreen Safety Council and the City of Bremerton estab-
lishing a traffic school in the City of Bremer~on (Defensive Driving Course). Mayor Jarstad ex-
plained that this traffic school is mainly for those persons convicted 6f reckles~ driving or
drivin~ while intoxicated, and that the Safety Council will provide the services and instructors
for the c~rse. The Mayor explained that this procedure is within the judicial system and it is
requiDed that at least one group be the authorized agent of the city to conduct this school, in this:
case the Ever~een Safety Council.
Motion by Mayor Ja~stad and Cc~missioner Clark to refer the A~re~ment to the City Attorney fop eval-
ua~ and recu~,~ndation to the Council at the next Council Meeting, carried unanimously.
;~EXATION PETITION - PUGET-BAINBRIDGE PROPERITIES
Clerk presented petition signed by Carl W. Berg, President of Puget-Bainbridge Properties, Inc.,
requesting that tract (described on Petition) owned by him be annexed to the City of Br~nerton.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissionem Clark to accept this petition as the "Ten percent Petition"
and that the request be referred to the Planning Office and City Engineer for a map to be drawn
showing exact visual area and for an evaluation of the percentage figure; both to be pmesented at
the next Council Meeting; carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT - L~ND~ IN UNION RIVER AND GORST CREEK WATERSHED
Clerk read Agreement between Port Blakely Mill Ccmpany and the City of Bremerton granting the City
of Bremerton the right of entry upon subject lands for the purpose of protecting its water supply
frc~ pollution and lime protection by patroling subject lands against trespassers. Mayor Jarstad
and Co~nissioner Clark complimented Con~nis~ioner Schoneman on bringing this agreement before the
Council; that it will be of great value to the city operation. Cc~mmissioner Schoneman stated that
this agmeement covers approximately 390 acres of land on which the city will be authorized to patrol~
that an examination will be held for a patrolman which is very needed for this area. Corm~issioner
Clark questioned what obligations the City will assume as far as trespassers are concerned. Cu~,,,~s-
sioner Schoneman stated that the City will be authorized to make arrests.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and C~,,~ssioner Clark to accept the agreement and refer to the
Attorney for checking prior to the official signature of the Mayor and City Clerk, carried unanim-
ously.
APPOIntmEnT - REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD
~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Cc~missioner Clark to appoint John T. randall to the vacancy on the
Reg~al Library Board. Mayor Jarstad gave a res~ne of Mr. P~ndall's background and stated that
he is highly recommended to the Council for this ap~oin~nent. Carried unanimously.
APPOINTMt]qT - PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor darstad stated that the terms of Eddie Bjork and Oliver Helms on the Planning Commission amc
to expire April 1, 1973, and made the following motion.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~m~issioner Clark to reappoint Eddie Bjork and Oliver Helms for an
add--~onal six-year term. Mayor Jarstad oo~nended Mr. Bjork and Mr. Helms on the fine service they
have provided the city and their excellent attendance record on the Cu,,,ission. The other comis-
sioners concurred that both these gentlemen are fine members of the Planning Commission. C~rmied
unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad explained that there is an additional position open on the Planning Conmision due
to recently passed ordinance increasing the oDmmission by one member. Mayor Jarstad stated that
Larry Finneman has been highly oonsidered for the appointment and made the following motion.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~mdssioner Clark to appoint Larry G. Finneman to the new position on
t e-~anninK Commission. Mayor Jarstad stated that M~. Finneman served highly on the Library
Board and that his term on the Library Board has expired and he cannot be reappointed to the
Library Board due to certain regulations. Mayor stated that he is a very able end willing young
man ~o will make an excellent Planning Commission member. Carmied unanimously.
ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES (HARLOW PROPERTY - 80 ACRES ON KITSAP LAKE)
Mayor Jarstad stated that the city should take some t~pe of action to pursue the filing of an
application for 75 percent funding for the subject property; that recreation land such as this is
becomin~ scarce and the City is fortunate for havin~ been offered the opportunity to p~rchase the
prepertv. The Mayor stated that the next funding period would be July 31st and some preparatory
work should be done bef6re this time. Con~nissioner Clark suggested that the city investiKate the
possible source of 75 percent funding and also the source of the 25 percent to be paid by the City;
that certain service organizations may wish to eontmibute to the 25 percent to be paid by the City.
Mayor Jarstad stated he will be oor~esponding with Mm. Harlow regarding the current sale price of
the property, and that possibly an appraisal can be arTanged.
PAY BILLS
~ Comnissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Voucher No. 72,656
tJ~rough Ho. 77758, inclusive, for payment in the total ~ount of $189 ,156.44 ; carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at 9:50 a.m. to attend a State Air Pollution Control Board Hearing
in Seattle. Upon leaving the Mayor mentioned that he participated in the East/West High Faculty
Basketball q~ne.
~[N~JTES OF ['g~R(~{ 7~ 1973
Clerk read the ~nutes of Mard] 7, 1973~ which were approved as smended.
COUNCIL M~rING MINUTES - MARCH 1~ 1973 - continued
10:00 - RECOGNITION OF MA~'l'k~tS NOT ON ~ TENTATIVE AGENDA
Eddie Adams spoke of Condition on Veneta between Fourth & Fifth Streets wher~ the~e is a raise in
the pav~nent causing a drop-off; questioned if this situation could be corrected by filling in the
drop-off with pavement. C~,,,Jssioner Schoneman explained that this raise in the pavement is due to
the reots of the huge t~ee within the center divider; also, stated that this could be corrected by
placing an asphalt lift over the p~oblem a~ea. Conmissione~ Schoneman stated it would p~obably be
against popula~ demand to r~move the tree.
Eddie Adams questioned why the Police Officer~ themselves couldn't opez~te the Traffic School pro-
posed earlier in the meeting. C~,gssioneP Cla~k stated that the Safety Council is oc~posed of
volunteer people contributing their time to this cause.
Citizen in the audience questioned whethe~ the City is under contmaet with Ted's Lunch fo~ jail
food service. Cu~i~issionep Cla~k stated that this is correct. The man then stated that the food
served to the pmisonems is of poom nutritive quality and the menu is ver~ pooP; also, explained
that he knows this flu. his own experiences in jail and that the Jailers also agree that the food
is of poop quality. Con*~issioneP Clark stated that the City is paying 91.25 for each meal; that
they ape usually the special of the day and a~e a good wholesome meal. Co~lissioner Clark stated
that he ~ealizes the differences in people tastes and the meals vary each day depending on the
special.
ORDINANCE - MASSAGE PARLORS g PUBLIC BATHHOUSES (INFORMATION READING ONLY)
Clerk read for Info/Taation pu/~poses only An Ordinance ~elating to the licensing of massage parlors
and public bathhouses within the City of BPemer~on, and declaPing an emergency.
Asst. City Attorney Sexton stated that this ordinance is reec~nended by the Police Department.
Brief discussion was held and Cu~,,.~ssioner Clal~k questioned the age limit (21 yea~s) for those
working in the pa~lor~. M~. Cla~k stated that this possibly should be reduced to 18 years old.
REPORTS - COP~ISSIONER SCHONt~AN
1. Met with K~eme~, ~hin $ Mayo regarding the covering of Reservoir 3 and ~ which is mandatory;
also, will be r~ceiving pz~posals f~c~ K~amer~ Chin g Mayo and anothe~ firm. Also discussed
auxilliar~ power fo~ Lift Station #13, and KP~P, Chin g Mayo will be making a Pec~,m~ndation to
the City on this matter.
2. Still haven't acquired the one easement needed fop installation of sewer line on the east side
ar~ will Fa~oceed with Condom,nation p~ocedure unless the easement is granted.
3. Number of employement positions are open in the public works field as follows: Water Super-
intendent (which is for those already within the Dep~.b,ent); Asst. Water Superintendent which will
be a public test; Dispatchers fop the Street Department and Water Depa~tl~mnt; and a patrolman fop t~
Watershed.
~. Stated that due to petition received last week fop adequate watem p~essuPe, additioD~_l tests
in the area of the petitioners has been made. Stated that each person who signed the petition
is being contacted for an individual review of his problem. Stated a number of houses have been
checked out and the fault of the problem does not lie entirely within the system.
REPORTS - CO~MISSIONER CLARK
1. C~m.{ssioner Clark read letter dated Mar~h 10~ 1973, f~,~ Stanley Byr~ of Clinton, Fleck
Glein Law Offices to the City Council expressing appreciation fo~ the cooperation of G. C. Yeadon,
Sr., City Clerk relating to a problem of one of his clients; that Mr. Yeadon was ver~ helpful in
his efforts of assistance. Commissioner Clamk stated that the Council is very appreciative of
Yeadon's efforts as City Clerk, and the excellent job he is performing as City Clerk.
2. Repor/ced on lbth Sunday Bus Run as follows: Total rider~hip, 2~; Cash Riders, 100, Pass rider
1~. Stated that this is the second highest Pidership report; the highest being the 13th run.
3. Stated that bus service has been extended to the PoindexteP a~ea due to a petition requesting
service. State that the records indicate that in this past week there were 17 in this area who
boarded the bus and there were ~8 who exited.
Jer~y Jaeobson, Way Back Pmesident, extended invitation to Council member~ to attend a benefit
concert to be held Pmi~ey evening at 01ympic College fora the Way-Back (Half-Way House); also, state~
that singers f~cm Purdy T~eatment Center fop Wcmen will highlight the entertainment. The C~,,~s-
sioners thanked M~. Jacobson fop the invitation and it was noted that M~. Humble's (Water Supt.)
Petiz~3nent party is also on this date.
BID OPf~ING - 11:00 A. M.
Motion by C~],~issioneP Clark and Cu~,,{ssioneP Sehoneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda,
carried unanimously.
Clerk opened the following bids:
SHRUBS g TREES (NORTH APPROACH - WARREN AVENUE BRIDGE lANDSCAPING):
George Y~noto Landscaping, Manager Check Eno. $169.20 ................................ $3,224.00
(Bid was on only a por/cion of the bid call)
Motion by Co~tissioner ClaPk and Cc~ssioner SchoD~n tO refer the bid to the proper e~¥~%ittee
~c~ing the Park Supt., City Clerk, and others involved, carried unanimously.
COUNCIL h~r±NG MINUTES - MARCH 1~, 1973 - continued
RADAR S¥~;~iuOM~'r~ - POLICE ~EPARTMENT:
George F. Cake Company, Bid Bond Enclosed ................................ Item A - $1,063.30
Item B - $1,180.00
Kustom Signals, Inc., Money Order Eno. $55.93 ............................ Item A - NO BID
Item B - $1,118.50
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Co~,,,~ssioner Schon~nan to refer the bids to c~',t,~l-tee consisting of
l~lerk, and Purchasing Agent~ Mayor, and Depa~.~,~ent Heads~ carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.
G. C. ~DON, SR., CITY CLERK
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