HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/73 CITY COUNCIL ~L'flNG MINUTES
JUNE 27, 1973
The regular meetinK of the City Council of the City of Bremer~on, Washington, was held in the Coun-
cil Chambers of the City Hall at g:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, June 27, 1973. Attending were: Mayor
Japstad, presiding; Con, missioner Cla~k, Con~issioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney
WalKren, and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Louis Voltin of Holy ~inity Parish.
MINUTES OF JUNE. 18, 1973
The Minutes of June 18, 1973, were read and approved as amended.
SEPARATIONS
Jovce Virginia Dunks, Secretary Clerk, Parks and Recreation, June 26, 1973, Resigned.
Motion by Conmissioner Clark and Conmissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanim-
:NOTICES OF EMPIDYNENT
Patricia Laz~en, Extra Labor, Office Personnel, P~rks Dept., $2.723 hr.,
James Nelson, Extra ~or, Parks and Recreation, $1.7~ hr., 6-25-73.
Thomas Kllison, Jr., Extra Labor, Parks and Recmeatlon, $1.85 hr., 6-25-73.
James Carlson, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, $1.7~ hr., 6-25-73.
Kurt Spitzer, Extra ~or, Parks and Recreation, $1.85 hr., 6-25-73.
G~eF~ Albertson, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, $1.85 hr.,
Renald Vehrs, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.2~ hr., 6-20-7~.
Gregory Alexander, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, $1.75 hr., 6-20-73.
Dale Barton, Jr., Forest Patrol, Water Supply Division, $~00 mo., 6-27-73.
Kenneth Anthony, Frown EEA TO PERMANENT, 2nd Year FirefiF~ter, 6-30-7~, (pay the same).
Motion by Conmissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employments, carried unanimously.
L]~NGES IN PAY STATUS
Michael Porch, Extra I~bor, Parks Dept., $1.95 to $2.10 hr., 6-10-73.
' NancV Holtz, Lifeguard, Parks and Ree~e~tion, $2.35 to $2.10 (correction), 8-10-73.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the changes in pay status, carmied unanim-
ou--%/-y.
PAYROLL VOUCHER
Clerk Dresented Payroll Voucher for the payroll period beginninK June 3rd and ending June 16, 1973,
in the amount of $121,552.40, which was audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved bv Con~,issioner
Clark.
Motion by Co~missioner Clamk and Con~issioner Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carmied
unanimous lv.
APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE
C~erk presented Application for Taxicab DmiveP License frc~ Charles Fr%nnklin Sauget which was
approved by Captain Devery fop the Chief of Police.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Cla~k to approve the application, carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPLICATION - RAIPH MEEKER AMUSEMENT RIDES
Clerk presented license application from Ralph Meeker fop Amusement Rides at the Merit Mart pamking
lot, which was approved by Assistant Chief of Police Wes Henr~y.
Motion by C~,umissioner Clark and Mayor Ja~stad to approve ~he application, carmied unanimously.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS - PAWN BROKER g SECOND HAND DEALER - DAVE'S LOANS ~ GUNS
Clerk presented Application for Pawn Broker License from David Praney which had been approved by
Assistant Chief of Police Wes H~rw, to be located at 82~ North Callow Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the Pawn Broker License application,
carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF TYPEWRITERS g REQUEST TO SURPLUS
Clerk read memo dated June 18, 1973~ from A.P.A. Max Marangi to City Council requesting that one
typewriter (Underwood #15 79~9481) be declared surplus and removed fr<a,, the Police Deoa~b,~nt due
to damage beyond economical repair; also, requesting that one typewriter (~oyal KMM 1~" 3115780)
be tnansferr~d from small stores to the Police Depalqm~nt in order to replace the one removed.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to accept the recommendation end approve the transfer
and request to surplus~ carmied unanimously.
BID WAIVER - SURFACE DESK STATION (MICROPHONE INPUT SYSTEM) POLICE DEPARTMENT
Clerk Dresented requisition for one (1) Sumface desk station, 50 foot cable, fop microphone input
system, two (2) Surface desk stations, 100 foot cable, one Station adapter plug and one Junction
box; total amount of $578.00 without tax. Clerk explained that there is only one source of supply
fop this equipment and bid call should be ~aived for this reason.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Cla~k to approve the bid waiver. Under discussion: Mayor
~J-~---~d explained that this wiring assembly will tie into the dictating equipment in the Police
Depa~.t~,mnt to enable officers to dictate their reports. Commented that this will greatly improve
the system, allowing the Clerk-typists to do the typing the officers used to do and enabling the
officers more ti~e for pai-~ol. Motion carried unanimously.
C]{AN~Z ORDER ON STATE CONTRACT NO. GC-3086 (ARSENAL TO OYSTER BAY WATER SYSTEM RELOCATION)
Clerk presented Change Order on State Contract for the relocation of a fire hydr~ant, estimated cost
being $39~.G0. Clerk read note from Ed Weller, Water Supt., stating that this cost is 100 percent
reimbursable from the State.
Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Co~nissioner Clark to approve the Change Order, carmied unanim-
ously.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESERVOIR NO. 8 (E. G. HUMBLE RESERVOIR)
C~lerk read letter dated Jtme 28, 197~, from E'. G. Humble to Co~,,~ssioneP ~choneman statinK that
inspection and testing has been co,,wleted on Reservoir No. 8, and reeo~ner~ing official acceptance
of the tank and payment of the retained percentage upon expiration of a 80-day period.
Motion by Cc~ssioner Schoneman and C~,,issioner Clark to accept the Reservoir and to release
~ed percentage at proper tin~ (upon expimation of 20-day period), carmied unanimously. Con~nis-
sioner Schoneman commented that the resef~voiP was functioning satisfactorily over the weekend.
KITSAP WAY FIFTH LANE g OVERLAY (NATIONAL TO OYSTER BAY AVINUE)
Clerk read memo dated June 26, 1973, f~om City Engmneer to City Council submitting Job Cost F~timate
for the proposed work together with the anticipated source of revenue for subject project, including
$10,150.00 State Funds. (Total estimated oost of project - $22,~91.93) Memo also requested permis-
sion for the Street Depa~-t£~mnt to proceed with the project.
Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the $tmeet Depax.b,~nt to proceed
~----~he work. Under Discussion: City Clerk explained that this work will be done on Work Force
A~count and explanation of project and cost estimated will be published in the newspaper. Ca, pied
unanimously.
SET HEARING I~TE - REZONE: CASCADE EVERGREEN, INC., R-1 TO B-3 (3112 Wheaton Way)
Clerk explained that subject rezone ~as Befo-r~. the Planning Co~,~Jssion and that a Council Hearing
date should now be set; suggested July 18, 1973, as date of hearing.
Motion by Cor~nissioner Clark and Mayor Jar~tad to set hearing date on July 18, 1973, at 10:00 a.m.,
cad,.led unanimously.
SET HFARING DATE - REVIEW OF SIX YFAR CONSTRUCi~ION PROGRAM
~lerk read memo dated June 26, 1973, from City }Ingineer to City Council stating that each year the
City is required to review and make necessary amendments to its Six Year Construction Progmam covern]
street improvements and a part of the review is a public hearing; also, stated that since there
have been no special Federal or State Funds for new authorizations fop seversl yea~s, it is reoom-
mended that the previous construction program be stretched out to covep 1979; also, requesting
public hearing date be set July 5, 1973.
Motion by Conm%issioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to set public hea~ing date July 5, 1973, at
~ a.m. , carried unanln~Dusly.
ORDER OF CIRCUMSTANCES - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - DONALD E. CRESSMAN
C~erk read letter dated June 17, 1973, f£~m Donald E. C~essrman to City Council questioning the
investigation of the City's insurance ~ompany regarding subject Claim for Damages and submitting an
0ruder of Circt~nstances. City Attorney Walgren suggested that this material be refer~ed to the City'
insurance company.
CITY COUNCIL NWL'riNG MINUTES - JUNE 27, 1973, continued
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and ~nmtissioner Clark to refer the claim to the insurance company.
lt~i~---Engineer Parker was present and briefly discussed the background of this claim. Motion carried
unanimously.
HARBOR AREA LFASE AG~J~:MENTS
Clerk stated that he believed these leases ware in the area of EvePgmeen Park fronting the City of
Bremerton; also, explained that the Council previously authorized an application fop renewal of the
two lease agreements as follows: Lease Nb. HA 2274 fora 15 year period, and Lease No. HA 2273 fop
a 30 year period.
Motion by Comnissioner Schoneman and Conmissioner Clark to approve continuing subject lease ag~ee-
cents for said terms and to autt~rize the proper signatures, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3074 - TRANSFER OF FUND~ - LID NOS. 63~ 8g~ 103
Clerk read, second readings' An Ordinance relating to tnansfer of funds in LID Nos. 63~ 8g, and 103.
Motion bv Co~missioner Clark and Co~nissioner $choneman to pass Or~linance No. 3074, carried as
o1~: Mayor Jar~tad, yes; Cormlis§ioner Clark~ yes; Con~nissioner Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3075 - ELECTRICAL CODE
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending Section VI, Paragraph 1, 2~ of O~dlnance No. 3075
as amended by 0~ctinance No. 3044, relating to the 1971 edition of the Electrical Code.
Motion by Co~missionep Schoneman and Co~missioner Clark to pass Ordinance No. 3~75, ca~ried as
~i-0-~s: Mayor Jarstad: yes; Conmissioner Clark~ yes; Conmlssioner Schoneman yes.
10:00 - RECOGgITION OF MA'rrwRS NOT ON THE AGT~DA
Eddie Adams asked the Mayor for information on the Kiwanis Club meeting which was held to discuss
~9winmtinK Pool Project. Mayor Jarstad explained that this meeting will not be held until Mr. Van-
}bllebeke of the Kiwanis Club is available; that at present he is out of town. Eddie Adams also
co~ented that the bicycle situation on the streets seems to be worse and commented on the effects
of the gasoline shortage.
ORDINANCE NO. 3076 - $bTi'ING SALARIES - ELE~'riJD 0~t'ICIALS
Clerk read An O~dinance establishing the compensation of the elected officials of the City of Bre-
merton effective January 14, 1974, and fees for declaration of candidacies and repealing Ordinance
bb. 28Q7; and declaring an emergency.
Motion by Conrnissioner Cla~k and Mayor Jarstad to pass O~dinance Nb. 3076. Under discussion:
~--~sioner Clark explained that the salary was increased according to the cost of living increases
Kiven the non-uniforrned city employees over a fou~ year period; that the increase was based on the
sa~e De~centaKe fiKure as that Kiven to the non-uniformed employees. Fergus Prestbye, Represent-
ative of KBR0 P~dio Station, questioned the Council as to why this ordinance was passed on an
emergency basis with only one reading. City Clerk explained that this was necessary because if the
ordinance was read twice, it would not become effective by the filing date of offices which is
July 30ih because it would not be effective until 30 days aftem publication. Motion carried as
follows: Mayor Jar~tad, yes; Con~nissioner Clark, yes; Cu, u,~ssionep Schoneman, yes.
AGREEMENT g EASEMENT - BREMERTON CHARLESTON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (FOR FUEL TANKS)
Clerk presented AKr~ement and Easement between the City of Bremr~con and the Bremerton Charleston
Transportation Company to cause the installation of fuel storage tanks and a gas pump building on
p~operty owned by the Transportation Company and to facilitate the operation of Bremerton Municipal
Transit.
Motion by Conrmissioner Clark and Mayor Ja~stad to approve the Agreement and Easement. Under discus-
sion: Co~missloner Clark explained that this Agreement and Easement is for the operation of the
seven new buses which operate on diesel oil. Caz~ied unanimously.
PAY BILLS
~-~ by ConmLissioner Clark and Conmissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers No.
7~ throuKh No. 7~, 042, for payment in the total amount of $~6,012.60, carried unanimously.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CLARK
1. Reported on June 17th Sunday Bus R~ (28th Run) as follows: Cash riders, 48; Pass riders, 121;
Total riders, 169.
2. Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Convention in Spokane was very interestin~ and infor~nati~-
and well attended. As ChairTnan of the Municipal Research Council of the State of WashinKton,
attended meeting also attended by Senators Walgren and Twlgg, at which time appropriation of funds
was made to the Municipal Research Center.
3. Beard Contest beKan at 7:12 a.m. today. Public is eligible to sign up fop the contest as of
today in his office.
4. Attended testimonial dinner for Hal Fischler which was very well attended and very enjoyable;
that this dinner was held at the Officers Club and attended by many admirals and navy people as
Mr. Fischler is known as "Mr. Navy League" for his many efforts in the Navy.
11:00 BID OPENINGS: TRANSIT STUDY g BOOKING MDOM RELOCATION
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~,,,;ssioner Clark to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, ca~ied
~animously.
TRANSIT TECHNICAL STUDY - Clerk opened the following bids:
Allen M. Vcorhees g Associates, Inc., Seattle ....................... $5,000
ViN Corporation, Bellevue ................................. 5,000
CITY COUNCIL M~L'r±NG MINUTES - JUNE ~7, 1973, continued:
Motion by Commissioner Cla~k and Mayor Ja~stad to ~efer the proposal to the Conmittee of the whole
in--inK the City Clerk, City Tmeasurer~ Ben Rust, end Bob Theroux, for a review end reco~mlend-
ation; ca,pied t~nanimously.
BOOKING ROOM RELOCATION - Clerk opened the following bids:
Conmerdial Buildere, Bremer~on, Bid Bond thclosed ......................................... $ 4,773.00
Par~y B~anch, khitect hendling this project, was present at the Council Meeting. Co~m,.~ssionem
Clar~ asked Mr. Brsnch what his estimate was on the project, and Mr. Branch stated that his estimate
was $~,700.00.
Motion by Conmtissioner Clark end Co~ssioner Schoneman to award the bid to the only bidder,
~rcial Builders, carried unanimously.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN
1. Pleased to hire man for "Forest Patrol"; that this person was hired through examination and
was one of the three hiF~est scores. Gave backg~uund of newly hired employee's qualifications.
Stated that hopefully, the Forest Patrol employee will be deputized in order to make arrests.
~. E. G. Humble, Water Dept. Consultant (format Supt.) has submitted Water Dept. Beport which he
has reviewed; that this was an excellent report and would aid in obtaining funding grants in the
future. Stated that this report is quite val,,mhle to the City end would have been quite costly if
Mr. Humble ' s services hadn't been available.
3. Paving Lion's Con,nudity Playfield tomo~.~w; hopefully w~ather conditions will be suitable.
4. Attended dinner honoring Hal Fischler which was very enjoyable and very well attended; that he
was very deserving of such en honor.
5. There will be a dinner honoring Almmda Harris who is resigning as Director of the ~itsap
County Hunmne Society. Complimented Ms. Harris on the fine job she has performed with the Humane
Society.
6. Building Depa~.t~nt issued building permits for a value of $330,112.00 for first ten days of
June.
?. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 68 contributed $95 for tapes for the Carillon Bells.
Spoke of the several tunes selected by the Veterans.
REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY
1. Attended AWC Convention and spent considerable time at City Attorneys' Meeting.
~. Reported that City lost case on appointing uniformed personnel according to the Rule of Three;
that the Court upheld the Rule of One. City Won cases of several Firefighters and a Police
Officer concerning leave of terminated employees; that the City ordinance was upheld that employees
can only receive 10 days leave upon termination; however, Donald Corey was grsnted additional
disability leave.
REPORTS - CITY CLERK
1. Attended AWC Conference end found it very interesting end informative. Spoke briefly, of
meetings he at-tended.
REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD
1. Reported on mmeting to be set up by the County Co~rmissione~s Monday evening in order to discuss
GamblinM Laws; hopefully all City C~,,,.~ssioners will be able to at-tend.
2. Attended dirmer honoring Hal Fischler which was held to eonmend M~r. Fischler for his efforts
in workin~ on the Navy League end p~u,oting good relations between the Navy end the conmunity end
also commanding Mr. Fischl~r on his conmunity activities. Presented Mr. Fischle~ "Key to City"
award for the City C~)uncil.
3. Conmended Almeda Harris for the excellent job she performed as Director of the Humane Society.
~. PavinK of Lion's Comnunity Playfield will be a great improvement; that this field is very well
utilized.
5. Meeting with wake negotiation groups and Mr. Donworth (Consultent) to negotiate on contracts
for 1974.
6. P~ad letter dated June 26, 1979, from Harry Russell, Homer Wagner, end E. L. Sturdivant statin
they are interested in negotiating with the City of Bremerton so that the City may purchase beach
frontaKe owned by them for the developing of the Tracyton Beach Drive as a publicly owned secenic
beach drive.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad end Conmtissioner Clark that steps be taken by the City Clerk to get en
appraisal of this land from Mr. Jenks Beard (Bealtor) and for the City Clerk to report to the
Con~ssioners of the findings, carried unanimously.
CHAMGE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DATE
Clerk exnlained that the next regular Council Meeting Date would fall on the Fourth of July which
is a leKal holiday and according to the Ordinance the meeting should be held the day after.
Motidn by Mayor Jarstad end Conmtissioner Clark to hold meetinK on July 5, 1973, at 9:00 a.m., in
CITY COUNCIL h~Ei'ING MINUTES - JUNE 27, 1973, continued
place of the July q meeting, ca~.rled unanimously.
Meetin~ adjourned at ll:q0 a.m.
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