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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/73 CITY COUNCIL KEn'liNG MINUTES AUGUST 1, 1973 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Coun- cil C~ambers, City Hall, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Clark, sioner Schoneman, City Clerk, City Attorney and representative of the press. Meeting was held at 10:00 A. M. Press and Radio had been previously notified of the change in time. USS ER'r~PRISE was scheduled for arrival this A. M. Pledge of allegiance was observed and then Mayor Ja~stad gave the invocation. 10:00 A. M. Public recognition time. Ila Zeek spoke of the bad parking situation at State and Gregory Streets. Mayor stated property owner making signs "No Parking" to overcome parking problems and cars parked on sidewalks to be tic- keted. Burr Whalen stated two cars are parked on the sidewalk this morning. Mrs. Stark stated six cars parked along the alley adjoining her property which is a danger to their property. Twenty cars on the lot this morning. Sidewalk being destroyed. Mrs. Zeek asked for a vacant lot ordinance to control such situations. (This property is owned by a Mr. Parkhurst and this matter has been before the Council before. ) Mr. Peters requested info~mation on the proposal of human relations. Mayor stated this is to be studied by human relations eon~nittee and "affirmative action" to be considered. MINUTES Clerk read minutes for regular meeting held July 25, 1973. Minutes stood approved as amended. REPORT Mayor Jarstad reported that he chai~ed a meeting yesterday on the proposed State Land Planning Act at the Batelle Research Institute in Seattle. BID OPENING - 6th g Warren TOPICS Improvement (11:00 A.M.) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~',~,issioner Clark to open the bids at this time, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the bids and read from: Commercial Builders Of Bremerton, $59,865.10; with alternate proposal of $2,010.75. Assistant City Engineer Root noted for the record that the alternate was not called for on the proposal sheet. Signal Electric Co., $58,516.50.00 Valley Cement Const. Co., $68,555.00 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the bids be referred to the Engineering Of~ and from there would be reviewed by state and fedemml government; under discussion: Cc~mis- sioner Schoneman talked about the time involved in making an award and Mr. Root stated he believed it oould be in three weeks but the award could be held as long as 30 days. Mr. Schoneman cc~mended Mr. Root for his patience in following the project for about two years and he should be recognized for his work. Mayor concurred. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes ~ read minutes of recessed meeting of July 25, 1973. Con*missioner Schoneman con~mnted on the good job of turning out the minutes of this lengthy meeting. Mayor concurred. Minutes stood approved as amended. SEPARATIONS C~ry D. Mull, Extra ~hor, Parks g Recreation, 7/23/73. Richard Arena~ Extra Labor, Parks g Recreation, 7/27/73. William Scheer, Helper (EEA), Water Supply, 8/1/73. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jar~tad to approve the Separations, carried unaninously. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Ccmmissioner Clark to change frcm provisional appointment, because the ~-i-V~Service register has been published,to civil service eligible, Clarence V. Meigs to Battalion Chief and Max Meigs to Assistant Fire Chief and they now will be probational rather than provisional under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated they were top of the register for each position. Motion carried unanimously. ~%NGE IN PAY STATUS Clarence V. Meigs, Battalion Chief, from provisional to civil service eligible; Max E. Meigs, Assist ant Chief, provisional to civil service eligible; (effective for both 8/1/73). Richard A. Fitzwater, Operator 1, Wastewater~ $~.22 go $4.659 per hour, effective July 30, 1973. Rebecca Bissonnette, Water (Office), Clerk Machine Operator, $~81.00 per n~)nth, effective 7/29/73. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the changes in pay status as read~ carried unan J3nously. Clerk read memo. to Con~nissioner Schoneman from A. O. Hez.~'~mnn, Supervisor, Wastewater, which explained that Richard F. Fitzwater has passed his state examination, his work is satisfactory, he meets qualifications for advancement and recommended he be adverted. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 1, 1973, continued BID CALL Clerk read memo from Dave Patroon, Com. Supvr., to City Council requesting bid call authorization for 2 concrete splice boxes and 810 lineal feet of 2" conduit; to be installed by the state across the new highway at Kitsap Way to ace~i,~date fire alarm cable installation by the city; expenditure is to be reimbursed by the State. Motion by C~,m[ssioner Schoneman and Cu~,~.{ssioner Clark to approve the bid call, carmied unanimously, ADDENDUM TO MOTOR DIESEL CONTRACT ~ road letter dated July 26, 1973, from Bromerton Oil, motor diesel fuel contract holder, giving[ price of $.216 per gallon for Number One Diesel Fuel for the bus garage storage; not a firm price because supplier of Bremerton Oil does not offer price protection. Clerk explained that Mr. Marangl ArA, had obtained this alternate price 9uotation in the event a requimement arises during the eon- tract period for this fuel. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve adding this type of fuel to the contract, carried unanimously. FL'i'ITION - Improvement Alley, Naval to Olympic Clerk presented a petition si~ned by Carl T. Buxton, 2112 - 10th, B~eme~ton, and 21 other persons, asking the city to proceed with the creation of a L.I.D. in the "T" shaped alley which runs fro,, Naval Avenue to Olympic Avenue and between 10th and llth Streets, for pavement and drainage struc- tures, to be paid for by assessment on a front-footage basis. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Con~nissioner Clark to refer the petition to the Engineerin~ ~pa~.b,~ent to see if a legal petition and passes 50%, carmied unanimously. OUTSIDE SEWER UTILITY APPLICATION Clerk stated at a previous Council meeting Edward Nerwinski and Dave A. Jewell had applied for an outside sewer utility connection and the City Council appeamed to be in favor providin~ they signed either the annexation petition or had written a letter to the Kitsap County Roundary Review Board in favor of the annexation on the Vergeer area. Clerk stated he had mailed a letter for the parties this week to the board signed by both parties that they were in favor of the annexation. Mavor Jarstad stated the annexation is to be considered August 2 and, therefore, suggested waiting to see what action is taken by the board. Motion by ~avor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Schoneman to set aside the application until next City P~-~-~i meeting, carpied unanimously. KRAMER, ~{IN $ MAYO, Letter - Environmental Impact Assessments Clerk read letter which, if approved and signed, would be an agreement with KC6M. Letter dated July 23, 1973, s~ject: Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments for Alternative Improve- ments to the City's Sewerage Systems under Contract No. 1280; cost $8,5~9.00 is an estimate. Dis- cussion of the need and necessity for this engineering report followed. Commissioner Schoneman explained the study would be on the treatment plants, removal and disposal of sludge, and incinera- tion; also, necessary updatinK of the plants for which the city is on a timetable. Motion bv Con~issioner Schoneman and Co~nissioner Clark to approve the proposal and authorize the ~laVOr and City Clerk to sign for the city, carried unanimously. KPAME~, (~{IN ~ MAYO, Letter - Assessment of Proper~2; Clerk re_ad letter dated July 24, 1973, to Mayor and Conmissioners, subject: Assessment of Property for Potential Sewage Treatment Plant Sites - Contract No. 1280. Letter suggested three possible sites: Manette plant site, Charleston site, and a new site near Enetai on Port Orchard Bay, and that an assessment of the property would be helpful in s~aKe treatment plant cost analysis. Com- missioner Echoneman discussed the background of the request and the need for additional faeilitles, which might be joined in by the county on the eastside. Mayor Jarstad asked for this to be on next week's ag~.enda and copies cimculated to the con, missioners; also, Mayor stated it might be well to have Victor Oblas and Mr. Mayo come over from Seattle and review this matter with the commissioners. LIBRARY LL'I'i'ER Clerk read letter from librarV dated July 2~, 1973, inviting the commissioners to attend on ;~ust 13 at 8 p.m. a slide-tape presentation called "The Hidden People." RESOLUTION NO. 1562 Clerk "A Resolution (No. 1562) authorizing application for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Co',,~Jttee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation [~mnd Act and the $~0,000,000 Outdoor Reer~atlon Bond Issue of 1972." Mayor Jarstad stated this follows normal procedure in making application fo~ g~ant funds; that he had discussed the application with Mm. F~ancis who had stated the elty had until Friday to get in this funding period. Co~nissioner Schoneman asked if Revenue Sharing Funds would still be needed and Co~missioneP Clark responded that the grant will lessen the amount required by the city but Revenue ~narlnK Funds in some amount will still be needed. Co~missioner Schoneman asked the eo~nissioners if they had seen the property yet. Mayor stated he had and Mr. Clank outlined the information he had accumul- ated plus having been on the property. Co.i,~ssioner Sehoneman stated at the fo~ner Council meetinK he had abstained from voting because he hadn't studied a map to see just what the city was Retting; however, he agreed that this was a good move. Ownership of tidelands was discussed along with the rolationship of the Sheridan Port District to this matter. In answer to Mr. Schonenan relating to the gap between the proposed acquisition and the city's boundary, the mayor discussed the future possibilities of obtalninK the intervening land. Motion by Mayor Jarstad ar~ Cx~n~nissioner Clark to adopt Resolution No. 1562, passed as follc~;s: ~{~yor Jarstad, Yes; Con*nissioner Clark, Yes; Co~m,~ssioner Schoneman, yes. SURPLUS AUTO Clerk read memo dated July ~1, 1973, from City Engineer to Council suggesting. 1965 Chevrolet sedan, License D-~209, be declared surpl~s and thanking the Council for recent transfer of a used police vehicle to that de~ent. CITY COUNCIL MEE'rING MINUTES - AUGUST 1, 1973~ continued Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jar~tad to declare surplus and to be disposed of in the best ~nterests of the City, carried unanimously. HOLLIS STm~L~' STO~ SEWER Clerk read memo. dated July 31, 1973, to Council from Assistant City Engineer, recu,,~Lending that t~ Street Depa~.b,,ent be authorized to perform the construction of the Hollis Street Storm Sewer, esti~ ated cost $19,040.18. Motion bv Con~tissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the work to be done by city force account ~ carTied unanir~ously. LID #313 - Change 0~der #3 Clerk read memo. dated July 31~ 1973, to Council from City En?~neer, reconmending approval of change order ~3, which is for the construction of a fence along the west side of the pump station site at the end of Highland Avenue, to prevent vehicles and pedestrians from entering the station site; $910.00 increase. Change Order request signed by Edmonds-Stevens, Inc., Howard N. C~)dat. Motion by Commissioner Schonenan and C~,,,~ssioner Clark to approve the change order, carried unanimously. BILLS: ~---~n by Co~missioners Clark and Sehoneman to approve blanket payment of vouchers No. 74,368 to 6~,~40 inclusive in the ~nount of $56,545.36, earTied unanimously. [~'rrER: Assn. of Wash. Cities re: Austin M. Clark Clerk read letter dated July 6, 1973, from A.W.C. which stated Mr. Clark's term of office on the MuniciDal Research Council is ccming to a close at the end of July and the Board cited his dedic- ated and exemplary service as Chairman of the Municipal Research Council and sent sincere apprec- iation for this service. Mr. Clark stated he enjoyed his time of service and had been connected with the Board from its beginning and it has come a lonK way in this time. REPORTS: Conmissioner Clark - 1. USS Enterprise delayed in arriving, and reported to be coming in this evening~; hoped all will find housing. 2. Co~%mitv Development Workshop ~oing on today at Seattle Hilton; this is a governor's workshopl won't be able to attend although had hoped to go this afternoon. 3. Beard oontest - going well. 4. Bus report: Last Sunday had a total of 213 riders - 71 cash, 142 pass. Average over first 27 weeks: 79 cash, 112 pass riders. Last seven weeks average 71 cash and 134 bus pass 'riders; total ridership has average 205 as compared to previous 190. 5. A Mr. Akipa Sand in town for two days representing civil rights office from Washington, D.C. in connection with city's federal grant, and is representing, UMTA. He will be making contacts around the city and with Mr. Clark and others. Mr. Joseph Diehl of Flxible reports the buses may be ready_ for use around October 15th. Commissioner Schoneman - 1. Building permits issued, 63 total $872,000.00; 27 units to be built on Searle Street. 2. 5th LaninK on Kitsap Way probably one of the best improvements in a long time. Wheaton Way needs to be considered for proper~y acquisition for widening due to need. 3. Well drilling has hit red clay which may be an indication of a good flow. 4. Had to break into the new street improvement on 15th due to sewer lateral malfunction caused by contractor. Repaired by city with knowledge of contractor and his inspector and the contractor will be billed. 5. Have a proposal to sell alder and maple trees to a portable saw mill which would be set up near the source; these trees have not been merchantable before; this will have to be looked into t¢ see whether the city can do this without calling for bids. 6. Read letter f£~,~ Dep~.b,ent of Social and Health Services stating that three Wastewater emDloy- ecs have received Certificates of Competency: Richard Fitzwater, Grade III, Carl Galbraith, Grade V, Charles Stow, Grade IV. City Attorney Walgren - 1. On progress on obscenity matter; Supr~ne Court has issued a landmark decision; haven't any published copie~ of the 'decision. Basically provides that state obscenity act has been upheld as constitutional and that state statutes will set the standards rather than local ordinances however, will have to see whether the city should pass an ordinance or not. Conmlissioner Clark discussed "con~nunity standards" that had been published as the supreme court decision which now means "state wide" rather than "local." Mr. Walgren agreed. 2. Discussed briefly the case of Mr. Schweppa relating to Kbrldwide Advertising; that he had obtained a trial date but he is referring to the old case which is done and Mr. Walgl~en said he believed he was in error and would probably want to get a tmial date for the later case. Mayor Jarstad - 1. Repor~ced on progress of labor neF, otiations with three groups and Mr. Donwoi~th; that he will have a reFx3r~ next week for the eo~a~ssioners as to where the nogotiations are to date. Will be tryinK to oomplete the negotiations ~ soon as possible. 2. Reoonmended public support of Kiwanis Air Fair this week end; money to be used toward public swimming, pool. 3. Young studemts from Kure, Japan will be arriving, Friday; reception at C~orge Yaman~to's resid- ence on Saturdav. MeetinK adjourned at 12:32 P. M. G. C. YEADO~, SR., CITY CLERK APPROVED BY: · JARSTAD, ~ Typed B~: TS Proofread By: GCY Tape 7 Side "A"