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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/72(MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL ~L'rING, JANUARY 12, 1972) JANUARY 12, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Brememton~ Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City l~all, at 9:00 A.M., PST, Wednesday, Januar~-12, 1972. Attend- ing were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding, Conmissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, Eddie Adams, and ~epresentative of Press. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Glen Soule, Pastor of Manette Conmunity Church. Minutes of previous meeting of January 5, 1972, were read by City Clerk and approved as amended. GOlD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE REPORT Charles Gilmmn, Architect, repo~ted the building project is 99% complete. He gave a run- down on the status of various parts of the work, some of which has been completed and some still in progress, such as carpet laying and minor painting; stated the septic tank instsll- ation was complete and that Fogle and Sons did an outstanding job in installing a system which should never be any problem in its operation. He raised the question as to who was going to be ~esponsible to n%mke the decision on the layout of the parking ar~a, and Mayor Jarstad stated that the Commissioners will m~et in this connection ar~ look at the two plans which have been prepared, to which Con]nissioner Clark agmeed would be the proper thing to do. Mr. Gilman stated he reconmended the City Council approve two change orders. He stated that the contract covered the furnishing of poles and lights for outside lighting, but not the base or erection; that the total cost for this change order, which figure comes from Solie Construction, is $670, which includes the erection and bases for three light poles, plus 15% profit and overhead, to make total of $765 plus sales tax. Mr. Gilman recommended another change order, which is for the building of the dum~aiter pit, and explained that in the original construction it was not known what type of dumbwaiter would be installed, whether it would be for plates, or whether it would be for carts. The installation would be $402.00 plus sales tax, which is within the budgeted amount for the dumbwaiter, which was $5,000 and the actual bid was $4,305.00. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Conm~issioner Schoneman to approve the change order. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated it appears that the job is progressing very smoothly and contemplated an opening in February; however, he pointed out that the opening was one to be arranged by Ken Tyson, and that the City dedication of the building would be at a later date. Con~ssioner Clark said everything he bas heamd about the clubhouse is vemy favorable, but that he has not had an opportunity to personally view it. Commissioner Schoneman stated he had gone t~mou?~ the building yesterday afternoon and that it is a great job. He particularly appreciated the light fixtures which Mr. Gilman had suggested and the carpeting which is going in. He mentioned there were problems concerning the Class H License, wherein the windows may have to be covered; also, stated this is evidently the first municipal golf course and clubhouse in the state of Washington which has a Class H. License. He noted that Mr. Tyson has hired an assistant manager, and that this person is a woman. Complimented him on his choice. Mr. Gilman discussed the problems surrounding the Class H License in connection with windows and the fact the second story porch cannot be used for that purpose. Motion carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS: Richard B. ~blff - Lngr. Aide I - January 14, 1972 - Own request. Linda Shaffer - Clerk-Steno - 1-15-72 - Own request. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Ja~stad to approve. Under discussion: Con, missioner Schoneman stated that with the resignation of the Engineer- ing Aid I, it would open a position to transfer one of the EEA employees to a permanent position; that accomding to the EEA contract the City is apparently obligated to hire at least 50 }iFA .people when there is an opening in the peri, anent staff. It was pointed out through dis- cuss~on by the C~,,.~ssioners that the person taking the permanent position would be requi~ed to be a Civil Service eligible, and Commissioner Schoneman said that an examination was planned for the man who is contemplated for the position. City Clerk stated that Linda Shaffer is going to work for the State of Washington in a position which will continue her seniority and which has a higher pay scale. Motion carried unanimously. Calvan Reed Ormiston - Part-Time Playleader - Parks and Rec. - $1.75. Lir~a J. Campbell - Extra Help - Clerk's office - $2.47 hr. Greg C. Lewis - Part-Time Playleader - Parks and ~ac. - $1.75 hr. Terrence Louis Jensen - Part-Time Playleader - Parks and Rec. - $1.75 Motion by Mayor Jamstad and Commissioner Clark to apurove, carried unanimously. C~{ANGE OF PAY STA2US: Michael P. Fronczak - 1st year ptm to 2nd yr. ptm. - Police - $694 to $?28. Phillip V. Corliss - Mtr. Ptm to Ptm - Police - $810.50 to $792.00 Gerald L. Bringle - 1st yr. Ptm. to 2nd yr Ptm. - Police - $694 to $72~. Linda Duffield - Clerk Machine Operator - Water Office - $436 to $46~. Motion by Conm~issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve. [ e~discussion: Con*missioner Clark conmented that Linda Duffield has completed her pro- bationary period satisfactorily and moves up to permanent status. Mayor Jarstad stated for the benefit of the understanding of the other con~ssioners, that a pay slip was put on his desk concerning an officer in the Fire Department who had been acting in another position. This proposal to pay a higher salary when an officer is filling another position bas been approved by the Civil Service Commission and bas the affirmation of the union; however, the ~.~yor stated he bas not taken action because he ~nted to follow this up (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 12, 1972) further, as it would be in the order of a test case; that perhaps later today he could talk to the commissioners about its effect on other depa~t, mnts on a City-wide basis, and that his department actually would be the least affected; that he wanted the City Attorney to check on this action taken by the Civil Service Con~ssion. Commissioner Clark stated that this should be studied because it would have serious legal implications. He stated that it was one thing for someone to fill a position temporarily for a long period, but different if it is just a matter of a day or a week; that it happens throughout the City where someone fills in for a higher paid person, and that if the rule was applied to the Fire Department in this case, it would apply over all the City. ~5~vor Jarstad stated this particular request would only amount to four or five dollars, but he hadn't approved, and wanted to alert the Co~ssioners so it can be discussed. Motion carried unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVER APPLICATION: Michael Patrick Keeler LePoy Elwood ~hillips ~ichael Jon Sharp All applications approved by Chief of Police Schlie. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Clark to approve the issuance of licenses, carmied unanimously. CA! .~.S FOR BIDS: 1) One - 1972 truck and dump box for street department. 2) One - 1/2 ton~ wheel drive crew pickup - Water Department One - Rubber tired log leader One - 3/4 ton pickup One - 1-1/2 ton service truck One - Motor scooter One - Backhoe trailer One - ~[~gh pressure jet sewer cleaner One - Trud~ radio 3 ) Pipe for Water Department 6" cast iron pipe 1,000 ft. 8" cast i~on pipe 6,000 ft. 12" ductile iron pipe 3,500 ft. 6" asbestos cement pipe 2,000 ft. 8" asbestos cement pipe 3,000 ft. 12" asbestos cement pipe 1,000 ft. 4) Mechanized File for I.D. Division - approximate cost $~,500.00 Hayor Jarstad stated that possibly the Werner Rd. interchange might not be constructed in the area in which some of the pipe being requested for bid call, and in that event some of the pipe may not be required, and Mr. Humble stated that some of the projects are going to have to be done because of construction, and that only the pipe required would be purchased ~%nd the request, was to have the authorization in advance, also mentioned that the cost of the pipe may be ~ater than budgeted and may have to be taken out of the bond sale. He stated that the meter bid call was to determine policy during 1972, and there was a question whether there would be enough funds to take care of all the materials on the request list; ~Dwever, since Mr. Hun~le didn't have a copy of the budget as yet, he couldn't tell exactly whether enough was available or not. Commissioner Clark asked if it might not be better to wait until all the facts could be determined, and ~. Humble agreed and stated that he simply wanted authorization for pre- paration of the bid call and presumably will have definite figumes from the budget, and will know what the total cost of the meters will be. ~yor Jarstad asked that a call for bids be authorized for police cars for 1972. He stated that the mechanized file for I.D. may possibly be procur~ed through a state gmant because other cities have obtained similar equipment through the grant process, and suggested this item be eliminated from the bid authorization at this time. Motion by ~yor Jarstad and Con,missioner Clark to authorize the calls for bids, including t-~--~-lice cars and eliminating the mechanized file for the police department, carried unanimously. SURPLUS - FIRE TRUCKS: Clerk read letter to the commissioners dated January 4, 1972~ from the Fire Chief, rec- co~m~nding two pieces of fire equipment be declsa~ed surplus and disposed of in the best interests of the City. The letter gave reasons for m~king this reco~nendation. The equip- ment is described as follows: 1 - 1946 L~Fmance 750 GPM pumper without Hose, Radio or Misc. Equipment. 1 - 1948 Chevrolet ~dder truck with ladders, without Radio or Misc. Equipment. ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Clamk to declare the fire equipment surplus and authorize the City Clerk to dispose of it in the best interests of the City. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated this request was before the City Council once before, and he had asked that it be laid aside because he felt if the Fire Chief was recommending equipment to be de- clared surplus prior to delivery of the new equipment and it was equipment that was needed, that the request should not be approved; however, his reseamch indicated that the Fire Chief has given sufficient reasons for the recommendation, motion carmied unanimously. (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MELTING, JANUARY 12, 1972, Contd.) 10:00 A.M. OPL%I ME~I'ING ~ one was present to speak before the Council. CLAIM VOUC}~R - FOGLE - GOLFCOURSE: Clerk presented Claim Voucher for septic tank system installation, for a total of- $8,592.15, less 10% withheld, audited by John Ross, approved by Mr. Gilman, architect, and approved by the Health Depa~t,ent. ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Cla~k to approve the payment of the bill, earmied unanin~us ly. CltANGE ORDER AND EXTENSION - CINL'rERY RESIDENCE: Clerk presented recommendation and change or,let from a~chitect, Bar~ Branch, to provide an outlet in bathroom to serve a washer. Increase in contract of $30; also, reconmendation that the contract be extended twenty days to January 12, 1972; request for completion based on ad- verse weather conditions. Commissioner Clark stated this is really a minor change order and one very much in order, and simply provides the electrical connection as required by electri- cas c~le. As to the extension, it is clear that the weather is a factor in delaying the work. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve change order and extension of time, carried unanimously. LLTI'ER - CITY OF BELLEVUE: Clerk read letter dated December 28, 1971, to the Mayor and Council, from the City Manager of Bellevue, which attached a copy of mesolution of that city recommending the nomination of Ric}~ard M. Foreman to the vacant position on the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities, representing the 7th district. The letter urged the City Council's support. Iiayor Jarstad asked that this matter be laid aside. In a brief word of explanation, he stated that the rules governing the replacing of a m~mber of the executive board states that the ex- ecutive board itself makes the appointment. l~btion by Mayor Jarstad ar~ Cormnissioner Clark to set the letter aside, carmied unanimously. IAC - KITSAP LAKE PARK PROPERTY: Clerk read letter dated January 5, 1972, to Mayor Jarstad, which enclosed a warrant in the amount of $104,745.00, representing the first and total payment of the City's Kitsap lake acquisition project. Mayor Jarstad stated he was very pleased that this project has been completed, and noted that when the Kitsap Lake area annexation was being held it was necess- ary to take care of a pollution control problem in cleaning up Kitsap lake, and it was known that a part of the cost of the new sewer line would be borne by the citizens of the City, and at that time the citizens had no access to the lake within the City. At that time the planner was asked to analyze the area for putting in an application for park property, and Mayor Jarstad thanked the Park Superintendant. /Ira Planner, the Park Designer, Helen /Yacy, and graphic illustrator, Bobbi Louden for their work in putting together the application and the land design, the result of which is that the City is now the owner of this access to this very large body of water. This adds a great deal to open space which the people of Bremerton now own. Con~ssioner Clark concurred with the [.~yor's remarks, and that this was a very significant move on behalf of the City, and for 25¢ on the dollar have a very beautiful park in a very valuable amea. Commissioner Clark also co~mended Mayor Jarstad for the large part he played in obtaining this property. Mayor Jar- stad stated he also should have included in his con~mndation~ the con, missioners of the City of Bremerton for their part in exerting all efforts to bring about the ownership. Con~tission- er Schoneman stated he was very happy to have read in the newspaper that the money had been received, and complimented the people who worked in behalf of the acquisition. IATrER - STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Clerk read letter dated Januamy 5, 1972, to the Mayor and Council, which stated the State Poard of tlealth has adopted new Rules and Regulations for Public Water Supplies. Letter stated one of the new requirements is an arm,,a] report and attached copies of the form to be used. Conlmissioner Schoneman stated he had received a copy of the letter, but would appreciate l~aving this copy for a duplicate. PROCL~i~TIONS: Clerk' read proclamation of the Mayor designating the week of January 16-22, 1972, as "Profession- al Nurse Week" and then read the proclamation of the Mayor designating January 14, 1972, as "Dr. Martin Luther King Day." PETITION - A~rEXATION - Clerk presented petition signed by Ray C. McCotter, dated January 7, 1972, his address 2840 Werner Road, Bremerton, which asked that a five acre tract, of which the west 660 feet ad- joins Bremerton's boundary, be annexed. The letter gave his property description. Clerk Ired a map from the City Engineer's Office showing the area to be annexed and its position at the City's border next to i'~r. Skirving's property and a full lot's distance from south of Werner Road. I.~ayor Jarstad asked that this petition be set aside for study. He stated the Council has before them an action on an annexation that weuld take in all of this area. This is a por- tion of the City watershed which includes reservoir # 4. (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 12, 1972, Cont.) When the Boundary Review Board denied this portion being annexed to the City, it was their reasoning that it would make an island there, and it will probably be necessary for some of the City's staff people to make contact with all of the property owners in that area. Mayor Jarstad requested that George Plescher~ City Planner, be given a copy of the petition. LID EAST NARROWS - RESOLUTION # 1521: City Clerk read Resolution # 1521 declaring the City Council's intention to order the im- provement of the area known as Po~t Washington Narrows East Side s by the consturction of sanitary sewers and appurtenances. Resolution also directed the City Engineer to submit to the City Council s estimated cost of the improvement and other figures in connection with the proposed assessments; also set forth the method of making the assessments and directed the City Clerk to give proper notice of the hearings which is to be held at re- cessed council meeting on Wednesday, February 2~ 1972s at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution ~ 1521, camried as follows: ~$ayor Jarstad - yes~ Con~nissioner Clark - yes~ Commissioner Sehoneman - yes. LID ~2ST NARROWS - RESOLUTION # 1522: City Clerk read Resolution # 1522 declaring the City Council's intention to omder the im- provement of the area known as Port Washington Narrows West Side s by the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenanees. Resolution also direoted the City Engineer to submit to the City Council, estimated cost of the improvement and other figumes in connection with the proposed assessments; also set forth the method of making the assessments and direct- ed the City Clerk to give proper notice of the hearing~ which is to be held at recessed council meeting on Wednesdays FebD~a~y 2~ 1972, at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to pass Resolution # 1522, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes~ Commissioner Clark - yes, Co~missioner Schoneman - yes. LID KITSAP LAKE BUSINESS DISTRICT - RESOLUTION # 1523: Clerk read Resolution # 1523 declaring the City Council's intention to order the improve- ment of the area known as the Kitsap Lake Business District and an area South of E. Lake Drive on Co. Rd. No. 250 by the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenances. Resolution also directed the City Engineer to submit to the City Council, estimated cost of the improvement and other figures in connection with the proposed assessments; also set forth the method of making the assessments and directed the City Clerk to give proper notice of the hearing, which is to be held at recessed council meeting on Wednesday~ Feb- r~ary 2s 1972, at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Con~L~ssionem Clark and Mayor Jamstad to pass Resolution # 1523, carried as follows: ~yor Jarstad - yes, Con~ssioneP Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. ORDINANCE # 2999 - REZONE (EUGENE BLIND): Clerk read~ second ~eadings An Ordinance amending the use and &Pea maps of Ordinance # 1792. Motion by Co~ssioners Clark and Schoneman to pass O~dinance # 2999, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, C~,,.~ssioner Clark - yes, Commissione~ Schoneman - yes. ORDINANCE - A] .~ .Ry VACATION - BRE~E~{S: Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance to vacate that alley between 2nd and 4th Street block 3, town of Bremerton. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~,,~.issioner Schoneman to approve the O~dinance on fimst reading. Commissioner Clark stated that he had discussed at the last Council Meeting the matter of who obtains the vacated alley. He wanted it made clear that he was behind the project and did not want to hold up the construction of the n*Dtel, but he was concerned because in the alley in his block, which was in the same plot, when it was vacated all 1~ ft. went to the pmoperty he now owns because the original donor had given all 14 ft. for the alley. Inas- much as the hearing indicated there was an understanding between Ek~-mer's representative and the ownems of the property abutting the alley that the distribution would be half to each owner, he reco~nded an ordinanee not be passed until it was clarified who had made the original dedication. The matter was discussed at some length by the co~missioners and the Assistant City Attorney without any real facts being indicated and it was suggest- ed that either Mr. Clark or the City Clerk could check with the title company to ascertain hew the alley was dedicated, as shown on the original plot. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jamstad - yes, Co~ssioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. ORDINANCE - FIRST READING - B ~ 0 TAX: Clerk read first reading: "An Ordinance amending ordinamce No. 1917 and relating to the exaction and collection of a license upon the act or privilege of engaging in certain business activities, occupations, pursuits and privileges. Motion by Co~issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading. [[~discussion: Con]aissioner Clark explained that the ordinance is exactly the same as before except fop change in terminology, because there had been some confusion as to the collection of tax fr~m those people who were conducting business in the City but whose of- lice was outside of the City. ~. Adan%s made several eonx~ents concez~aing the proposed dinance and agreed that this matter should be clamified. Co~ssioner Clark also mention- ed that the proposed amendment has been gone over very carefully with 'Attorney Walgren and the City Treasumer and that the ordinance was to clarify the fact that a person or business does not have to have an office in the City in order to be requimed to pay tax for that portion of their business which is conducted in Brem~rton. Mayor Jarstad asked if con- tractors working on Fedemal projects were subject to the tax, and Co~ssioner Clark said they were not. Conmmissioner Schoneman stated he had not been involved in any discussion of the amendment and asked sevemal questions concerning certain contractors working on City projects and whethem they had paid tax. He was assu~ed by Mr. Clark that Wick Con- (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEL'flNG, JANUARY '12, 1972) struction, for example, had paid the B $ 0 tax, as did contractors on UAB projects. Mayor Jarstad stated this ordinance had been proposed two or three weeks ago and has been avail- able for review. Co~missioner Clark stated he had intended to go over 'the ordinance in more detail, but had unfortunately not found the time; however, he would like to get this ordin- ance in force, but there is time to review it. Commissioner $choneman conm~nted that he would like to review the proposal. Motion carmied as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Conmissioner Schoneman - withheld his vote. BID OPENING - WATER PLWI'~RS: Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co,~,~ssioner Clark to open the water meter bids which ahabe been advertised for this date and time, carmied unanimously. Clerk opened the bids and read from the following: Rockwell - Bid bond enclosed $28.50 5/8" $ 3.00 trade in $70.40 1" $ 5.00 trade in $147.66 1-1/2" $ 8.00 trade in $219.88 2" $12.00 tPade in Pacific Water Works Supply Co., Inc. Bid bond enclosed $29.69 5/8" $ 3.00 trade in $68.11 1" $ q.25 trade in $140.10 1-1/2 $ 7.00 trade in $210.16 2" $10.00 trade in H. D. Fowler Co., Inc. Bid bond enclosed $30.00 5/8" $ 3.00 trade in $79.00 1" $ 5.00 trade in $153.00 1-1/2" $ 8.00 tpade in $227.00 11.00 trade in Hersey Products Inc. Not able to submit quotation at this time. Crane Company - Bid bond enclosed - Did not submit length of time in business. $29.60 5/8" $ 4.00 trade in $72.20 1" $ 8.00 trade in $140.20 1-1/2" $18.00 trade in $210.00 2" $ 28.00 trade in Badger Meter, Inc. Bid bond enclosed $ 33.37 5/8" $ q.55 trade in $ 73.42 1" 7.70 trade in $153.72 1-1/2" $13.30 trade in $228.99 2" $ 20.20 trade in Carlon Meter Sales Co. Certified check enclosed - 8 years in business $29.00 5/8" $ 3.00 trade in $68.73 1" $ ~.00 trade in $130.02 1-1/2" $ 6.75 trade in $195.40 2" $10.15 trade in l~otion by Conm%issioner Schonerm%n and P~yor Jarstad to have the bids tabulated, and that a co~nittee consisting of Mr. Humble, Mr. Weller, City Clerk, and City Co~m- issionerm review the bids for award to be nmde at the next meeting, camried unani- mously. (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL M~:~;['£NG, JA~gARY 12, 1972, Cont. ) LL'I'±'ER - STATE HIG}{WAY C0~ISSION - WATER SYST~ RELOCATION: Clerk read letter dated January 3, 1972, Attention: Co~%issioner $chonemmn, which notified the City that the state accepts the completed project covered under agreement ~GC-2805, and requested final billing. STATE I{IGtB~AY COMMISSION - SANITARY AND STORM SEWER RELOCATION: Clerk read letter dated January 5, 1972, Attention: Con,missioner Schonem=mn, relating to sewer relocation in the Arsenal Way to Oyster Bay project. The letter stated that the Highway Depa~.hzmnt is responsible for the cost of relocation of the sanitary sewer lines, and their engineers are instructed to begin preparation of the agreement for acceptance by the City. BILLS: Mo~n by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved by a major- ity of the Conmission, carried unanimously. REPORTS: Con~nissioner Clark: Relating to the Craven Center parking lot, some time ago installed meters on the east side of Park Avenue and had left the west side for monthly parking; thet the monthly parking customers have been reduced to the point that Commissior~r Clark asked for authorization to call for bids for acquisition of approximately thirty-eight meters. About fifteen spaces will remain for monthly parking. Also would like to include in a call for bids, the setting of the posts and related work and material. A discussion followed, and Con~tissioner Schone- man suggested abandoning monthly parking and installation of meters in the entire lot. He stated he based his ree~imndation on the traffic now using the metered spaces. Mayor Jar- stad asked if any of the meters removed from the street would be used, and C~,~.{ssioner Clark stated that mechanisms have to be changed but any housings available will be used. Conmission- er Schoneman again suggested that monthly parkers could use the new parking garage, but Conm%is- sioner Clark said he believed there was a need for monthly parking at that place. Mayor Jar- stad stated that having meters and monthly parking would provide the advantage of having a combination of parking available for businesses near by, and stated that the method suggest- ed by Con, missioner Clark is also the recon~ndation of Frank Shepard, City lYeasurer. A considerable discussion followed as to the need for monthly parking, and Conmtissioner Schoneman suggested that the meter rates on Burwell St. should be changed because of the difference being charged on the parking lots. Mayor Jarstad stated he had asked the Police Dep~.b~nt to survey all rates and he felt that the City Cc~ssioners will have to sit down and discuss the structure. T~ Mayor also discussed the possibility of placing meters on Park Avenue, in the vicinity of llth, where the street is now filled with automobiles from the office buildings. This will have to be evaluated along with the Navy Yard workers' park- ing on the street. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissionem Clark to approve bid call for approximately thirty- eight meters and call for bids for placing the meters, carried unanimously. Too early to analyze yet what benefit the adjus~nent of rates is having on the City Parking Garage. IL~ve approximately thlz~y of the monthly spots on the top floor already sold, and there has been some noticable increase in usage, although there are still some gr~lings about the difficulty of getting into the garage. It is a new facility and many Bremerton residents have not had to go into a parking structure before. It is tight in space be- cause of the difficulty of engineering the area that was available, but he believed there is adequate turning space and it is much easier to park there than on open lots; that every- thing that can be done to make the garage more palatable to the people and to increase the public's use of the garage and to extend every courtest will be attempted. Reported on his attending a meeting last night of KCAP Executive Conmittee, of which he is a member. Commented on the fine cooperative spirit that prevailed, and said he believed programs will be put into effect that will do the job necessary for low income people. Conm~issioner Clark said that he pledged himself to work with all parties involved. This afternoon will be going to Olympia for a meeting this evening of the Legislative In- terim Committee, of which he is a member, and Mr. Walgren the Chairman. This is for the purpose of finalizing recc~mendations which will be made to the Legislature. REPORTS: Con, missioner Schoneman: Referred to an editorial in yesterday's Bremerton Sun, which stated "There appears to be a split in the City Council", and referred to two members favoring Henry, and one being partial to Schlie. C~,~.~ssioner Schoneman stated no one has ever checked with him on his feelings on the matter. He referred to the fact that he ~s the only one of the Commission- ers who has ever passed a p~lice examination, and '~t the same time he passed the engineer's examination, and didn't come in # 1 in the police ew~mination, but did in the engineer's examination; that he accepted the position in the engineering department and was later noti- fied when there was a position av~{]able in the police depa~.t~mnt. (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL ~ErrING, JANUARY 12, 1972, Cont. ) }~ commented that in connection with the police examination he took there was no question in anyone's mind that the examination which was given was meant'for everyone, and he neve~ did hear of anyone saying that it wasn't a proper examination. Co~ssioner Schoneman spoke highly of both Chief Schlie and Assistant Chief Henry and that either man would make an excellent Chief of Police. He mefer~ed to a similar situation in 1967, wherein John Bishop was retained as attorney to represent the Mayor, and was paid a fee of $835.00; this was in .c%nne.ct.ion with the Ma. yo.r's appointment of Assistant Fire Chief. Mayor Jarstad cor- rected ~ e sza~ement of Co, missioner Sehoneman, in that John Bishop represented the Civil F~vice Co~nission, and the City Attorney represented the City of Bremer~on. Con,missioner Schoneman stated a difference bet~en the present case and the 1967 case, was that in 1967 it was done by resolution, but it still was a matter of the City paying an outside attorney, which the Council has a right to do; that maybe theme was soma fault in this by the method which the Civil Service followed. Although others ware not aware of the situation, the City Attor- ney was aware of this. Co~missioner Scboneman stated he would like to see this matter come to an end, and the only way to solve a problem like this is the one ar~a which was not fol- lowed; that is, the area of co--cation between the Civil Service Co~mission and the City Council. He made it clear that he would not favor any e~loyee over another. Commlssionem Clark commented that he has not intended to say any more, he felt it was unfortunate that there was the implication of a split in the Council, or of one favoring one employee over another, and he had no idea who that one would be and had t~ied to stay away from personal- ities. Co~missioner Clark reiterated some of the points which he had made at a previous council meeting, and emphasized the point that in 1967 it was the City Council who employed, by resolution, John Bishop; however, in this ease no one on the City Council has detenmined that an attorney should be employed. Co,,~Jssioner Scboneman again stated that this was not done on their own, but was with the knowledge of our City Attorney's office, that our legal advisor was aware of this situation. Conm~ssioner Clark talked about mitigating circum- stances, which should not only favor Civil Service in their choice of an attorney, but also mitigating circumstances should be taken into consideration in connection with the opening of the examination. Discussion continued along this vein for some time with no action be- in~ taken by the City Council. Mayor Jarstad said whatever con~nents he would make would be later when he made his report. Reported on receiving tapes for the Camilton Bells, and met with a reumesentative of the firm and went through the functions of placing the selections on the tape. Reported on progress on the freeway, stating it was coming along with most of the clearing done. Stated that there may be a slow-up in the construction of the connector by the County of K-Werner Interchange due to the fact that the county does not have all the property quired and there are a few problems in connection with condemnation. Hope this will be re- solved because the contractor is moving very mapidly. Discussed the first leg on Arsenal Way to Navy Yard City. Commissioner $choneman discussed vandalism which has been going on in the City Garage, the last of which someone had tampered with the up and down buttons, and had loosened the panel which was charged with 220 volts. The new electrical inspector had to take care of it. Commissioner Clark agreed that there had been an unusual amount of malicious damage in the new building. REPORTS: Mayor Jarstad: Gave a report of police activities for the month of December 1971. Stated 143 tickets were issued, and gave a rundown on other citations that were issued. Fire Department repor~ for December. Total numbem of alarms - 45. Estimated loss to build- ings - 814,900.41. Estimated loss of contents - $14,624.70. Stated that the depa~.b~nt would still come in with one of the lowest per capita losses, and that a report for the year will be available soon. Gave report of occupancy of Bremerton Housing Authority. Gave a report of the kid's wrestling program opening January 15, 1972. Invited all citizens to go and see what the wrestling program is all about. Spoke of the work of the Bremerton Police Officer's Association in working with the young boys, ages 5-8 and 9-12 who partici- pate in tkis program. ' Stated this afternoon will be attending an Air Pollution Meeting in Tacoma, and this even- ing will be attending State Law and Justice Meeting at Sea-Tac Airport. Spoke of a meeting held Monday with officials of Planning Commission, City Council, students of U ~of.W, C?unty. P1 .a~ni~n~ Director, and.staff me, be. rs from Olympic College, in connection with ~ryzng To get a ree±zng connected wzth updatzng the Cu,¥rehensive Plan of the City of Bremerton. Spoke of one man who is available to develop soil surveys. This gentleman is studying for his Master's Degree at the U of W, and as part of thesis he would like to do a soil study which information would be valuable in connection with the Con~hensive Plan. Mayor Jarstad asked the Con~nissioners if they felt this was the direction to go, and if so, he would notify the Planner to negotiate with this man. He stated that this would be a small cost, but the money is set up in the budget. Speaking for himself, Mayor Jarstad stated he felt that this information, which could be documented properly, would be a help to all those working with planning and zoning, and the information would be for updating the (MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL ~EL~i'ING, - JANUARY 12, 1972, Cont.) Comprehensive Plan, which area of concern extends beyond the City Limits. Co~nissionem Clark stated he is in favor of having this man do the study, and that he thought it would be an ec- onomy for the City to obtain this information, and it would be desirable and helpful. The only point Mr. Clark was concerned about was of the influence it might have on decisions made from the Comprehensive Plan and what effect it would have on the plan. Mayor Jarstad stated he did not think it would have an effect on the plan. Con~nissi~nem Scbeneman stated there was a great deal of information available in the engineering office, because there is pro- bably no street in the City of Bremerton that has not been opened in the past twenty-five years, and that he has persorm]] y observed this in connection with putting in sewers. Inform- ation of the types of soil are included with the repOrts on the various street openings. He gave examples of the various soils and rock formations that have been encountered in opening up the streets for sewers, and stated this information would help if a record was to be made on a map. Mayor Jarstad stated this man would use all material information which he could gather, and would be used in making overlay, and also he would go on out beyond the City lim- its. [~yor Jarstad stated from the discussion, that he would have Mr. Plescher pursue the mat- ter and talk to the man, and find out what kind of a working agreement the City should have with him. Mayor Jarstad made a few pOints to clarify the situation in the case of Wes Henry. He stated that theme is no morale problem in the police depa~,b~mnt because he had instructed both Chief Schlie and Assistant Chief Henr~ very clearly and carefully that they had a duty to perform and this mattor was not to affect the rest of the department, and he believed it was not af- fecting the rest of the depa~5,ent. He said that anyone has the right of challenging an ex- amination. He discussed the editorial briefly and pOinted out that there is only one person who is going to appoint or remove the Chief of Police, and that is the Conmissioner of Public Safety. He stated the~e is nc reason for the paper to say there was one faction or another on the City Council, and this was not brought to his attention. If one Commissioner feels one way or anothep, the Mayor said he would listen, but the Co~ssioners have not voiced their opinion to him. Mayor Jarstad also stated that he did not believe that the City Council has in the past, or will ever, attempt to influence the Civil Service Co,~nission in their obligations and duties for which they have been appointed, and he hoped that no one feels that the City Council will instruct the Civil Service Con~ssion on how to conduct their business. He pointed out that the Civil Service does operate under a set of rules and they have attempted to be as faire and honest and to do their duty for which they have been appoint- ed. If there is any morale breakdown in the Police Department, its officers will be removed, but at the present time there is none, and these questions that have arisen will be resolved. Co~missioner Schoneman stated that theme was some benefit to be derived by the City Council meeting with Civil Service Co~nission; and that it was good to have some co~nunication with these various bodies, like the Civil Service Commission. Mayor Jarstad agreed that they might meet with the Civil Service in connection with procedumes. Meeting recessed at 12:20 p.m. until 8:30 tomorrow morning. Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at 8:30 a.m. PST, Thursday, JaD,~y 12, 1972, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were: Cc~missioner Clark, Comnissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assist, ant City Attorney Sexton, Water Superintendent Humble, and City Engineer Parker. REPORT OF WATER ML'I'~ BIDS: rip. Humble repOrted on the bids submitted yesterday on water meters, and after discussion of his report it was agreed by the Con~nissioners that there would be a committee meeting on or before the next Council Meeting, to study the bids and recomnend the award. Delmer B. English - 1st year Patrolman - Police Dept. - $694.00 month - 1-10-72 Joseph F. Hatfield - 1st year Patrolman - Police Dept. - $694.00 month - 1-10-72. Jack L. Gutbrie - 1st yea~ Patmolman - Police Dept. - $694.00 month - 1-10-72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co,',,~ssioner Clark to approve the employments, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #152~ - SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR 1972: Clerk read Resolution #1524 which was discussed at length and amendment made to add "and other benefits". After the resolution was amended City Clerk read the amended Resolution #1524 which adopted a 2% salary incmease for employees fully accepting the increase and othem benefits; The resolution stated that the City of Bremerton is desirous of effecting the salary increase and other benefits for all those employees not under contract and those employees represented by bargaining units who accept the proposed salary increase and other benefits as their complete salary increase for the year 1972; therefore the resolu- tion resolved that the City shall effect a 2% salary increase and other benefits for all city employees not under union contract and those employees represented by bargaining units who have accepted said salary increase and other benefits as the highest salary increase and other benefits reasonably allowable by the City at the present time and under present economic conditions. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~]Jssioner Clark to pass Resolution #1524 as amended. (MIbRfUES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 12, 1972, Cont. ) Con~missione~ Schoneman asked if there would be any negotiating done during 1972, or is this offer final? In the discussion that followed it was brought out that negotiation was always .possible under the COntracts, but there would have to be finances available for any increase zn pay because the budget is now set for the whole year; and that negotiation could be for other benefits such as last year when there was a change during the year in certain b~nefits. Commissioner Schoneman asked if the various representative groups have been notified as to l~w this resolution is to be applied? The Mayor stated they had been notified or would be notified today as to how this resolution would be applied, and that there would be no retroactive pay to January 1, unless agreement is reached prior to the end of the pay period; that in the future if the salary and benefits are accepted, they Would not be retroactive. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Cc~missioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. WAGE SCALE - 1972: Clerk presented the wage scale for the 1972 budget, as it is applied to the various positions and employees, effective January 1, 1972. Motion by Con, missioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to adopt the wage scale subject to Resolution # 1521,, carried unanimously. REPORTS: Co~missioner Schoneman: Complimented Senator Walgren for inmediately submitting bills to the Legislature Wiih regard to removing the termination date of the sales tax, and a bill for modifying the Public Employees Pension System to conform with the Uniform Pension System. Commissioner Clark stated the local sales tax was presented last night under Senate Bill # 32. Mayor Jarstad: The Pogie Club is going to meet with Thor Tollefson, and work towards getting a cash grant. They are also going to try to make a contract with the Fisheries Dep~.b~mnt, wherein a leasing arrangement over a number of years can be arranged to take care of capital costs, w]zich is another way to help the Fisheries Depa~,tJ~mnt. Meeting adjourned at1~:34 a.m. APPROVED: