HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/73 CITY COUNCIL P~L"rlNG MINUTES
MAY 23, 1973
The ~eKula~ meeting of the City Council of the City of Br~me~ton, Washington, was held in the Coun-
cil Chambers of the City T{all at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, May 23, 1973. Attending were:
Jarstad, presidinK; Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City
Attorney Sexton, and representatives of the press and ~adio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor J. C. Pults of the Church of
Nazarene.
MINUTES OF MAY 16, 1973
The Minutes of May 16 ~ 1973, were read and approved as amended.
SEPARATION
R~ ~iiller, Extra Help, Street Depaz.tJ,ent, Resigned, May 22, 1973.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanim-
ously.
NOTICE, S OF ~{PLOYMENT
John Redenbaugh, Part-tln~ Playleader, Pa~ks Dept., $2.~5 hr. ~ 6/11/73.
Steve Masley, Extra Labor, Parks Dept., $1.7~ hr. ~ ~/10/73.
Bruce Larson, Part-time Playleader, $2.35 hr., Pa~ks Dept., 6/11/73.
Donald Richardson, Part-time Playleader, $1.95 hr., Parks Dept. 6/11/73.
Jim Spencer, Part-time Playleader, $2.05 hr., Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Patty Shera~, Part-time Pla¥1eader, $?.05 hr., Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Don Lay, Para-time Playleader, $2.15 hr., Parks Dept. 6/11/73.
Lori Ehybark, Part-time Playleader, $~.05 h~., Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Lynn Stokesbury, Part-time Playleader, $2.25 h~., Pa~ks Dept., 6/~/73.
Cx~rdon Jackson, Extra Labor, $1.75 hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
Steve Russell, Extra Labor, $1.75 hr., Pa/~ks Dept., ~/10/73.
Richar~ Arena, Extra Labor, $1.75 hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
Kellv Pierce, Extra Trebor, $1.86 hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
Michael Porch, Extra I~%bor, ~1.95 hr., Pa~ks Dept., S/10/73.
Richard Bearbower, Extra Labor, $1.85 hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
David Collinson~ Extra Labor, $2.50 hr., Parks Dept. ~ 6/10/73.
Michael Anderson, F~tra Labor, $1.95 hr. ~ Parks Dept. ~ 6/10/73.
Kathy C~tllag~ner, Pax~-time Playleader, $2.15 hr., Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Marsha Kephart, Pal-t-time Playleader, $2.25 hr. ~ Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Richard Anderson, Extra Labor, $2.8~ hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
Patrick Carey, Extra Labor, $2.50 hr., Parks Dept., 8/10/73.
,afLlison Fjeran, Part-time Playleader, $2.05 hr., Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
P~3ry ~all, Extra Labor, $2.10 h~., Parks Dept., 8/10/73.
Fay Otto, Cashier - Lifeguard, $2.00 hr., Parks Dept. ~ 6/10/73. (Temporary)
Steven Spencer, Extra labor, $2.23 hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
John Thatcher~ (Temporary) Lifeguard, $2.35 hr., Parks Dept. ~ 6/10/73.
Timothy Miller, Extra Imhor, $1.8S hr., Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
Nancy }bltz, (Temporary) Lifeguard, $2.35 hr. , Parks Dept., 6/10/73.
La~.z.f Greene, Part-time Playleader, $2.75 hr., Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Meal Gresley, (Temporary) Lifeguard, $2.25 hr., Parks Dept.~ 5/10/73.
Verna Powers, Part-time Playleader, $1.85 hr. ~ Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Ellie Schoneman, Extra Help, Public Works Co~nissioner, $2.33 hr.~ 5/21/73.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and ConTnissioner Clark to approve the employments. Under Discussion:
~-yor Jarstad explained that the Parks and Recreation Depa/,b~mnt is hiring persons for sum~er
recreational proKpams and that many of the people employed this surmr~r have ~x)rked at the Parks De-
pa~bimnt before--that many are attending college and returning to Bremerton for the sun~ner--and the
City is pleased to have such a fine staff. Carried unarL~usly.
CHANGE IN PAY STATUS
Para Calnan, Part-time Playleader, $3.05 to $2.25, Parks Dept., 6/11/73.
Paul Golnik, 3~d Yr. to ~th Mr. Firefig~hter, $819.50 to $857.50, 8/9/73.
~tichael Adams, Firefighter 3rd Yr. to ~th YP.~ $819.50 to $857.50, 6/13/73.
John Wilkins, Firefighter 2nd Yr. to 3rd Yr. ~ $781.75 to $819.50~ 6/3/73.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissloner Schoneman to approve the changes in pay status, carried
unanimously.
APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE (JERRY UNGREN g TERRY DAVIS)
Clerk presented Application for Taxicab Driver License from Jerry Lyn Ungren which was approved by
the Chief of Police; also, presented Application for same from Terry Davis which had been approved
by Captain Devery for the Chief of Police.
Motion by Con~nissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the applications, carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - JOHN FLETCHER
Clerk presented Claim for Dan~ges from John Fletcher in the total amount of $96.63 and stated the
insurance comoany would be notified of this claim.
WATERMAIN INSTALiATION - WER~R ROAD FROM SUMNer{ILL ROAD WEST
Clerk read memo dated May 23, 1973, from E. R. Weller to Commissioner Schoneman requestinK authoriz-
ation to install approximately 500 feet of eight-inch cast iron main piping on Werner Read, from
Sunnyhill road west; that this line will be part of the Supply System to the new E. G. Humble Reser-
voir.
CITY COUNCIL MEL'rlNG MINUTES - MAY 23, 1973, continued
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Conmtissioner Clark to authorize the installation, carried
tmani~ously.
CONTRACTORS LICENSES - PLUMBING CONTRACIDRS $ MASTER PLUMBERS (JOURNEYMAN g APPRENTICE)
City Clerk explained that it has been repol~ted to him that a new state law preempts the field of
selling and issuing subject licenses, and possibly other contractors license; that he does not know
when this law is effective but it is reported to be soon and he is getting ready to mall statements
on these licenses for the next license year amound the first of June and it is necessarv that he
has direction so that statements will not be unnecessarily mailed which could easily result in son~-
one paving in money that might have to be refunded later.
Motion by Conmtissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to refer this matter to the City Attorney's Office
o~ an Immediate answer, carried unanimously.
SURPLUS POSTING TRAYS - WATER ACCOUNTING
Clerk read ~ dated May 21, 1973, fro~ Edna Johnson, Chief ;~countant of Water Depaz'.t~mnt to City
Council requesting the Council to declare surplus 12 posting trays purchased in May, 1970, which
are no longer l~ing used.
P~tion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to declare the posting travs surplus to be disposed
o-~the best interest of the City, carried unanimously.
C~OLINE DELIVERY TO POLICE DEPARTMENT TANK AT CITY HALL (AMEND OONTRACT)
Clerk presented' memo from Max Marangi, ~PA, to City Council explaining that the Police Department
must change from using ethyl gasoline to regular gasoline for better performance of newer engines
in the police cars. City Clerk explained that the City's contract with MoBile specified they would
deliver ethyl gasoline to the Police tank; also, reoor~nended the contract be an~_nded to provide for
reMular gasoline. The price for regular gas is already specified in the contract.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co.~Jssioner Clark to honor the request before the Council for changin~
over of the gas to regular from e~hyl at the Police Depaz. b~mnt Parking Lot, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - GRADER (EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND)
Clerk read memo dated May 22, 1973, fz~,l Street Supt. to Con~nissioner Schoneman recon~nendinK bid foz
grader be awarded to Sahlberg Equipment ~ Inc.; that the bid of Fray Equipment Company would require
Fray to order a safety cab and thus would not be available for some time and the bid was made sub-
ject to prior sale.
Motion. by Con~tissioner Schoneman and Ccm~nissioner Clark to award the bid to $ahlberg F~qui[~nent, Inc.il.
lowest and best bid. Under Discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that bid of Fray Equipment
would not be the best bid for the City because of the delay in receiving the equipment; that al- ~
though Saklberg bid 990 higher, it was in the best interest of the City and the best bid and the c
p.lete .equipment is available inm~diately. City Clerk stated that the bid of Fray Equipment is not ~
fli~ bid because the bid was made subject to prior sale. Motion carried unanimously.
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%on~.s.s~oner.clark explazned that there are not sufflcment funds mn the Equipment Rental Fund to pa~
rot this grader; that funds had not been allocated to this Account for some time for furnishing of ~i
new equipment as opposed to replacement of old equipment.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to transfer $35,000 from the Revenue Sharin~
}~---~o the Equipment Rental Fund, carried unanimously.
SURPLUS GRADER (E~UIPMFAFf R~;TAL)
C~,,~ssioner Schoneman explained that with the pumchase of a new grader, old grader in the Equip-
ment P~ntal Fund should be declared surplus.
Motion by C~,,,.{ssioner Schonemmn and C~,~.{ssioner Clark to declare one grader from the F~tuipment
~ Fund surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City. Under Discussion: Conmis-
sioner Schoneman stated that this surplus g~der could be transferred on appraised price to the
Water (Supply) Depa~.U~nt. Carried unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Sexton arrived at the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
BID AWARD - 3/4 TON TRUCK g 1 1/2 TON TRUCK (WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION)
Clerk read memo dated May 21, 1973, from E. R. Weller, Water Supt. to City Clerk reconmendlng that
the City accept the low bid of the Haselwood Buick-Pontiac Company to furnish the Water Distribu-
tion Division with one 3/4 ton truck and one 1 1/2 ton truck with trade-ins.
Motion by Coi~,~ssioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to accept the recon~nendation of the Water
Supt. and award the bid to Haselwood Buick-Pontiac, c~.z.ied unanimously.
BID AWARD - CARRYALL TYPE VEHICLE (FIRE DEP~)
Clerk read letter dated May 22, 197~, from Fire Chief Holtine to City Council recon~nending that
award for bid on the ca,all be made to Kluge Chevrolet ~ low bidder.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept the reoommendation of the Fire Chief
and award bid to Kluge Chevrolet, carried unanimously.
RE-CALL FOR BIDS - RESCIND MgTION - FUELING FACILITY (TRANSIT GARAGE)
Clerk explained that conversation' was held the morning of May 22nd between Wayne Gallagher, City
Treasurer, Mr. Willi~ms~ an engineer with UMTA, and himself relating to the awardinK of contract to
Wagner Construction Company on the fueling facility proposed to be constructed at' the City Transit
C~rage area; stated that Mr. Williams says there are a number of provisions contained in their
operating manual which have not been complied with by the City in its advertisement and subsequent
docents and stated that the City would either have to go through the bid process again or paV
the improvement out of other non-grant sponsored funds. City Clerk reconmended that the City Coun-
cil rescind its previous motion to award this bid to Wagner Construction Company and order bids to
be called again.
Motion by Conntissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to accept the ~eoonmendation of the City Clerk and
rescind motion awarding bid to Wagner Construction and to authorize a new bid call. Under Discus-
sion: Commissioner Clark explained that the City Clerk was not supplied the operating manual and
"CI~f~/~ouNciL-ME-~-i.~-~S'- ~l~Y 23, 1973, continued
therefor~ all technical details of the manual were not met. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGN MAKING MACHINES - SURPLUS
Clerk stated that the Street Superintendant has been working with APA ~4ax Marangi and reco~nds tha~
the si~n machine at the St,=et Depa~'.b,~nt be declared surplus.
~otion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Conmissioner Clark to declare the sign machine surplus to be
d-~posed of in the best interest of the City. Under Discussion: Conmissioner Schoneman stated that i
the County is currently doing signs for the City and that this is working out quite well. Carried
unanimously.
10:00 - RECOGNITION OF Mgi'f~RS NOT ON I~ AGENDA
Mayor Jarstad 'recognized the "Little Britches Rodeo Cou~t" in the audience and introduced the Queen
Mother to the Council who in turn introduced Assistant Queen Mother and the Court to the Council
and those present. Pictures of the Court with the Council members followed.
PUBLIC NOTICE - AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
Clerk presented Public Notice of proposed amendment to Air Pollution Control Regulation I concezning
outdoor fires. (Further information available in Clerk's Office)
REPORT OF STATE GRANT: . Counselor-Interventionist Services (Police DeparTment)
Clerk presented letter dated May 15, 1973, to Mayor Jarstad f~om the State Planning and Com~mmnity
Affairs Agency advising that allocation in the amount of $20,000 has been made by the State Conmlttee
on Law and Justic~for LIPO Grant #1061 - City of Breme~ton - "Counselor-Interventionist Services for
Secondary Students with Police Contracts and/or records." Mayor Ja~stad stated that this will be
discussed further with the School system and Bob Theroux.
TERMINATION OF WORK-STJDY REIMBURSEMENT (OLYMPIC
Clerk presented letter from Olympic College to Assistant City Engineer Root dated May 3, 1973, advis-
ing that ~eimbursement funds fo~ John Hend~icks~ salary while wor~ing for the City of Bremer~con
Engineering Depa~.5,,ent ter~tinated as of February 24, 1973, and that if the City wishes to retain his
emplo3n~ent, his entire salary would have to be paid by the City.
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC GNDUND WATERS (BROWNSVILLE WELL) :
Clerk presented Application to the State Depar~3nent of Ecology fom a penn,it to Appropriate public
ground waters at Brownsville Well; subject application to be signed by the Mayor.
Motion by C~i~,,~ssioner Clark and Cu,u~,{ssioner Schoneman to authorize the Mayom to sign the applic-
Under
Discussion:
Commissioner
Schoneman
stated
that
according to Slate law of 19~5, a well
taking over 5,000 gallons of ~tem out of the g~und requires this per,nit; that although this amount
is not presently being taken out, it is anticipated to be in the future. Motion ca, pied unanimously.]
Lk~ri'i2R - COUNTY C0~ISSIONERS RE: SHERIDAN HEIGHTS/u~DAR GROVE ANNEXATION PL'rI'I%0N
Clerk read letter dated May 1~, 1~73, from Kitsap Couniy Board of Commissioner~ to City Clerk advis-
in~ that they referred subject petition to the Boundary Peview Board for recommendation. Mayor
Jarstad stated that the Boundary Review Board would not discuss subject annexation until a letter
of intent end filing fee was submitted by one of the property owner~; however, he has been informed
by City Planner Plescher that this legality has been taken ca~e of.
PAY BILLS
~ Commissioner Cla~k and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Voucher~ No. 73,5~§ thru
No. 73,S29, Inclusive, for payment in the total amount of $118,353.55~ carried unanimously.
REPORTS - CO~ISSIONER CLARK:
1'. Reported on progress of Sunday Bus ~tn as follows: Total Riderehip, 20~ of which 85 were cash
riders and 118 were bus pass riders; also, gave total ridership to date which was ~,50§.
2. C~ve details of EEA Program and explained Phase Out Procedure to take place beginning June 30~
1973.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER S(}{ONEMAN
1. Release of fish by Washington State Fisheries (Gorst C~eak Area) was successful.
2. lSth Street UAB Pro~ect - Having a few problems with the dust condition. Placed asphalt base
yesterday. Paved last night until 9:00 p.m. and completed portion between Naval and Rainier Avenues;
will cOntinOe paving today. Commented that problems may develop on this street as far as speeding
cars and that a speed limit has been placed reducing speed to 20 Miles per houm during construction.
3. Lift station placed at Evergreen Park; connection made to Park Avenue Sewer Station.
Q. Received approval of half-cent gas tax funds to be used on Per~y Avenue and Snyder Avenue; both
of these streets needing maintenance lifts.
5. Reported On success of Armed Foroes Day Parade and conmended Chamber of Commerce for their activ-
ity in this event; also, eonYnented on success of the Viking Festival in Poulsbo and spoke of events ti
occurred.
6. City Council met with Port Commission members yesterday and the outcome of the meeting will lead
to increased use of Sinclair Inlet. Contended He~be~t Loop, Ralph Erickson, and "Whitey" Domstad
for their efforts to bring increased activity to the port area.
7. Broken sewer lateral on Sixth Street between Veneta and High Streets which will be repaired by
the City at the City's expense; that forTnePly this expense would be the responsibility of the p~op-
erty owner but now is done by the City at no expense at all to the property owner since a Main-
CITY COUNCIL Mt~'r±NG MINUTES - MAY 23, 1973~ continued
tenanee Fee Ordinance was invoked.
8. Expressed reKret at Jack Morris's retiPinK from the City. Ga~e back~rround of Mr. Morris's
en~Dloyment with the City and stated he began employment with the City when he was 21 years old and
has been with the City for 37 years. Stated Mr. Morris is a very dedicated employee to the City.
9. Will be unable to attend American Public Works Assoeiaticn Meeting this week. Luncheon will be
held in Seattle at which time ten awards will be given to top public works persons ~ one of those
ten being Art Knutson who was formerly connected with the North Perry Water District.
LFJtSE AGREEMENT - ROBF~RT BULLARD (BROWNSVILLE WELL)
City Clerk presented subject lease a~-=ement fop signature of the Mayor and City Clerk which expire
May 20, 1974~ also, explained that City Council at the last meeting ~pproved the extension of the
subject lease.
Motion by Conmlissioner Clark and MavoP Jarstad to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to si~n the
e~ a~reement for the City, carried unanimously.
LF. ASE - GINERAL ELECTRIC (GOLD FDUNTAIN SITE)
~'l~rk read subject lease to the Council, between General Electable and the City.
Motion by Conmtissioner Clark and Conmlissicner Schoneman to approve the lease, ca~ried unanimously.
ORDINANCE.. - H. W. L~GEL REZONE (FIRST READING)
Clerk read An Ordinance 8~nending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (first read-
ing).
Motion by C~..,Jssioner Sehcneman and Commissioner Clark to approve Ordinance on first readin~,
c-~d as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes ~ Commissioner Clark, yes ~ Commissioner Schoneman ~ yes.
REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD
1. Naval Reserve Unit will commence shortly building picnic tables for the Parks and Recreation
Depa~-t,,ent. }~ational Guard units are presently removing existing weeds and brush on the north
approach to the Warren Avenue Bridge in preparation for the War~en Avenue Bridge Beautification
Project. Stated he appreciated these efforts.
2. F~rly Irons Car Club is taking under adivsement working with the Parks and Recreation Depa/~t~,~nt
on a beautification Project for the City. -
3. Reported that the Port of Bremerton will present a lettem to the Council re~arding transfer of
city tidelands.
4. Lion's C~,~nity Playfield Concession ClubP~use is almost complete and this will be a great
in~provement to the playfield.
5. Armed Forces Day at City }~11 last Thursday was very successful on a very nice sun,er day.
Compl~mented City Hall employees for being excellent hosts. Commented on success of Armed Forces
Day parade and activities Saturday and stated that he and his wife accompanied Admiral Bass tottring
adjacent waters on Admiral Bass's yacht. Extended courtesies to those persons involved with Armed
Forces Day.
6. Expressed condolences at death of George Callahan who provided ~rreat service to the City on
the HousinK Authority Beard.
CD,missioner Schoneman stated he received a packet from Secretary of the State giving information
for con~lying with public disclosure law.
11:00 - BID OPENING: FE3gCING/E. G. HUMBLE RESERVOIR
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmtissioner Clark to open bids on fencing, carried unanimously.
City Clerk opened the following bids:
McCormick Iron $ Fence~ Bremerton~ Bid Bond Enclosed ............................. $~,g39.40 Inc. Tax
U. S. Steel Corporation, Seattle~ Bid Bond Enclosed .............................. 4~077.15 Inc. Tax
San Jose Steel Company, Inc., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ......................... g,249.95 Inc. Tax
Alternate Bid (with thrse strand) ...................... g ~195.85 Inc. Tax
Motion by Con, nissioner Schoneman end Commissioner Clark to award bid to low bidder, U. S. Steel
~-~-~tion, carried t~enimously.
ORDINANCE - ELKS CLUB ~1181 REZONE. (R-2 to R-l) FIRST READING
~l~rk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No.
1792.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Conmtissioner Schonenu~n to approve O~dinanee on first reading,
c--~d as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes~ Commissioner Clark, yes~ Commissioner Sehoneman, yes.
Meetin?, adjourned at 11:10 a.m. ~~ ~
G. ~. YEAIX)N, SR., CI2-'~ CLERK
APPROVED BY:
GLENN K. JARSTA~AYOR
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