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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/72 CITy COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SRPTEMBER 6, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Coun% ail Chmnbers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PUST, Wddnesday, September 6, 1972, Attendin~ were: Mayor Jarstad presiding, Co-,-issioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McKluskey, Eddie Adams, and representative of the press. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Vahey of St. Lukes Methodist Church. At this time Mr. Jerry Jacobson presented a letter to be read to the Council in connection with the proposed half-way house. Clerk read letter dated September 6, 1972; f~m Jerry Jacobson, President of the Citizen Committee Way-Back }~)use, requesting the first reading of the proposed City Ordinance concerning half-way houses within the City of Bremerton be on September 13, 1972, based on their planning needs for the Way-Back House and their October 15th deadline. Mr. Jacobson stated they are orga~izing a five- member board and request this reading be held on this date so they can rewrite their grant proposal for funding in 1973; that the deadline for submission of this grant is October 15, 1972. Reverend Vahey, Vice-President of the Citizen C~mmtttee Way-Back House, stated the concern they had with the City Ordinance is that the grant application must be ~rtitten so that it complies with the City Ordinance. Cu,,.,,lssioner Clark explained that this possible proposed ordinance has not been reviewed by the Council and may contain some cb~flicting suggestions. The Mayor stated the City Attorney informed him that the City P&laning Director did find objections to some parts in the proposed ordinance. Motion by Con~issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to direct the City Attorney to submit toethe Council at next week's meeting this possible proposed ordinance for a public reading for information pur- poses, carried unanimsusly. MINUTES OF AUGUST 30~ 1972 The Minutes of August 30, 1972, were read and approved as amended. At this time Mayor Jarstad introduced Mr. Ken Attebery, newly employed Assistant City Planner, to members of the Council and others who were present. Mr. Attebery stated he is looking forward to working for the City of Bremerton and with the Council. SEPARATIONS Larry R. Hall, Legal Clerk, City Attorney's Office, 9-1-~2, Return to School, EEA ~1. Ronald Pinckney, Legal Clerk, City Attorney's Office, 9-1-72, Return to School, EEA #1. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the separations. Under discussion: Corm~issioner Clark stated he was highly impressed by these two young men who seemed to be very personable and intelligent; also, explained that Larry Hall has one year left of college in order to obtain his law degree and Ronald Ptnchney has two years left. The other Commissioners and Mr. McKluskey concurred with Commissioner Clark that these two men were very impressive. 'Carried unanimously. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Beverly J. Michael, Extra Help, Commissioner of Public Works, $2.19 hr., 9-5-72. Motion by Commissioner Schon~man and Commissioner Clark to approve the employment, carried unanimousl' CHANGES IN PAY STATUS Honald Joe Scott, Parking Attendant, Treasurer's Office, From $200 to $2.10 hr., 9-5-72 Terry Duggins, Parking Attendant, Treasurer's Office, Prom $2.00 to $2.10 hr., 9-5-72. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the changes in pay status, carried unani- mously. PAYROLL VOUCHER Clerk presented Payroll Voucher for the Pay Period ending August 26, 1972, in the total mmount of $134,919.34; which was audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Comissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the payroll voucher, carried unanimously. URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD - NOTICE OF MEETING Clerk presented Notice of Meeting of Urban Arterial Board to be held Thursday, September 14, 1972; which included agenda for hhe meeting. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Mrs. Lee Roy White - $35.00 - referred to insurance company. Randal L. Marler - $50.00 - referred to insurance company. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 6, 1972 Coned KITSAP CO~UNITY ACTION AGENCY (KCAA) Clerk presented printed matter fro~ the KCAA including a memorandum to Public and Non-Profit agencie in Kitsap County from Larry A. Thatcher which stated the KCAA ie conduting a survey to identify Non-Profit Agencies in Kitsap County interested in participating in the Operation~ainstream Pro- gram. Clerk then presented printed matter defining Operation~ainstream as a United State~sDepart- ment of Labor training project ~ich makes federal funds available to non-profit and service agencie in the community for the purpose of providing in house/work training experience to eligible enrol- lees. Commissioner Clark stated he has been quite encouraged by recent change in the KCAA and detects a definite move toward responsible action. The City Council agreed that this matter should be referred to Commissioner Clark. PROCLAMATIONS Clerk read proclamation of the May or proclaiming the fourth Saturday of each September as "National Hunting and Fishing Day". Clerk then read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the month of September, 1972, as well as each consecutive year thereafter, as '~Modern Volunteer Army Month". TIMKATR!IREZONE - COURT ORDER City Clerk stated that the City has been served with papers of the Superior Court in connection with the TIMKATH Rezone o~deri~ the City to desist from further proceedings in the matter (TIMKATH Rezon ) to be reviewed. 10:00 - RECOGNITION OF MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA Eddie Adams questioned whether Resolution 1541 passed last week obligated employers with contracts with the City to hire any of the applicants sent by the Employment Security Department. Conn~ission. Clark e~plained that this resolution only requires employers having contracts with City to list their Job openings with the Employment Security Department; that the hiring of an applicant is completely under the Jurisdiction of the employer. Eddie Adams asked what the State ruling is on poli~ical election signs in regard to State Highways. Commissioner Clark stated he believed that these signs would be prohibited on certain highways designated as "Scenic HighwayS". Commissioner Schoneman stated that a City with a population over 15 thousand would; however, have Jurisdiction over all highways. Commissioner Clark stated he still believed they would be prohibit~ on a highway marked "Scenic Highway". Bob NJegovan, 222 Shore Drive, requesting the piece of City owned ~roperty on Ninth Street and Shore Drive be cleared of unsightly brush and cleaned up; that it now presents an unsati&factory view for the upper Shore Drive residents. Co~saloner Schoneman stated he would look into this matter and stated that one problem is that the people on upper Shore Drive want the brush and ivy removed but the residents on lower Shore Drive want the blackberry bushes and ivy left to beautify the concrete wall above them. Mr. NJegovan also asked the Council if they could do anything to improve the appearance of the Apoll~ Apartments. It was explained that the land use restrictions were not properly written into the ordinance although intended, and the Council has no legal right to try and enforce the owner to beautify this project against his will. The Council assured Mr. NJ egovan that they will do all they possibly can to improve this situation. LETTER - HIGHWAY COMMISSION Clerk read letter dated August 28, 1972, from State HIGHWAY Con~aissioneto Commissioner Schoneman, turning down the city's request for rebuilding Kitsap Way between Marine Drive and Oyster Bay Ave. before it is transferred back to the City; that this is due to State Highway Commission policies and limited funding. The letter also stated that their policy would include providing a Class A Asphaltic Concrete Maintenance Seal from Marine Drive to Oyster Bay Ave. and =overing the existing widening at National Avenue and placing pavement beneath the present t~affic islands. Commissioner Schoneman stated that at the time he inspected this project with Mr. Kerelake it was not known that the highway would be transferred over to the City and that he did not agree that the pavement was satisfactory; also, stated his request was Justifiable and he may take it up ;again with the High- way Commission. ORDINANCE - FISH HATCHERIES Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the text of Zoning Ordinance No. 1792, Section ~06 Title II, Chapter I. Motion by Con~niasioner Schonaman and Commissioner Clark to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. DRDINANCE - ADDITIONAL POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPT. NO. 3037 Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance creating a temporary position for an additional patrolman in the Police Department, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schonoman to pass Ordinance No. 3037, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. PAY BILLS Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jaratad to pay all bills that h~ve been approved by a maJorit of the Commission, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEETING MINlrrgS - SEPTI~4BER 6, 1972 Cou'd REPORTS Co~missioner Clark: 1. Mentioned his personal shock at what happened at the Olympic Games and stated he could not devise a word low enough to describe those who perf~dd such an atrocity, and hopes they get the punishment they deserve. Cummissioner Schoneman: 1. Two patrolmen were on duty at the watershed over Labor Day weekend to watch for trespassers; also, as a safety measure due to the dry weather, had a fire engine ready for use, After surveil- lance is moved to the watershed a request will be made to the Council to hire a retired policeman for full time surveillance in the area. 2. Trenton Avenue is ready for construction and will co~ence Thursday. Two lands of traffic (North & South) will be maintained during construction. At a contractor's meeting Friday the contractor in charge (North Kitsap Sand & Gravel) said they should be finished no later than November 1, 1972. This will complete another UAB Project from ~. 16th to Stonew~y. The County contributed $20,000 toward the project because a portion of this is in the County. Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks will only be included on the City's portion. 3. Phinney Bay Sewer Project is ready to commence; the pipe has been brought to the Job. With 12 hundred feet of water front, it could possibly be completed this fall. 4. The Gillett Avenue Storm Sawer that the Water Department and Street Department will be placing is getting under way; the material is being brought to the site and construction will be commenc- ing. This will take care of one of the city's worst drainage problems on the East Side. 5. It is odd that with the dryness experienced this sumer compared with last summer the city's dam elevation is still five feet above what it was last su~mr at this time. Stated it has been a steady use rather than a lot of use all et ones and then cutting off. Use averages abouS 11 million gallons a day; normally about 7 million. 6. Stated construction is progressing regardless of decrease in population. In 1971 until August 85 permits were issued representing $271,936.00 construction value; and in current year 1972 until August 103 permits were issued representing $312,988 construction value. 7. Had opportunity to drive the new freeway in its rough condition and ~lso drove the connection link from K-Werner to Arsenal Way. This will be an added feature to the City and could be com- pleted this year. 8. Red Crods Classes will commence tonight for all public works outside construction employees which is a requirement that was set forth by the safety inspector. Stated these classes will be at Olympic College and the foreman will be required to go further to the instructor stage. Etated other employees could attend if they wish to do so. 9. Spoke of problem of erosion on the north end of High Avenue caused by heavy rains last year. City is required to replace the material with rock which is ~he only thing that will hold up. This will take about $2,000 worth of rock and the question remains whether to call for bids for the rock or purchase it from the source we have been receiving it, which offers a good pri~e. Thie,~ock should be placed before the Fainy season. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Ton~lorrow will be attending Law and Justice Meeting at Seatac (regular monthly) and stated the State Co~ittee on which he serves is attempting to set priorities and allocate monies for the fiscal year 1973. Meeting recessed by Mayor Jarstad at 10:35 until the bid opening at 11:00, a.m. Meeting called ~o order at 11:00 a.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Clark. Mayor Jarstad not present. BID OPENING - SPREADER (STREET DEPT.) Motion by Co~mlissioner Schoneman and Mayor Pro Tem Clark to open bids on the spreader, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bid: Sahlberg Equipment Company of Seattle, $50 Certified Check Enclosed ............. $1,447.95 Cui,,issioner Schoneman stated this seemed to be a reasonable price and is much the game as the spreader now in the Street Department. Made the following motion. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Pro Tem Clark to award the bid to Sahlberg Equipment Company. Under discussion: Co~aissioner Schoneman stated it was very important to have this to spread sand and salt during this year's ice conditions. Carried unanimously. MAYOR JARSTAD NOW PRESENT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 6, 1972 Con'd ORDINANCE - R. J. SMITH REZONE - NO. 3036 Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Clark and Commissioner Schonaman to pass Ordinance No. 3036, carried as follows: May or Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Schoneman, yes. MECHANIZED FILE - Re: Award of Bid Clerk read memo dated September 6, 1972, from Captain Kvistad to Chief of Police stating he had inspected the two filing systems being considered and recommended award to Diebold Company although Acme Systems Products bid was considerably lower. He further explained that the Diebold system had certlin features such as safety features that the Acme did not. City Clerk stated he was not ready to make a recom~endation on the award and would like to refer the bids to the City Attorney for recomendation. Council agreed to refer the bids to the City Attorney. Mayor Jarstad expressed his deep concern in the tragedy at the Olympic Games and stated he concurre¢ with Commissioner Clark that those who performed this atrocity should get the punishment they deserve. The Mayor also stated he hoped the Olympic Games would not be cancelled because of this; that the enjoyment the world has had in watching people from all over the world perform has leseene¢ world tensions, and he definitely wanted the Games to continue. Commissioner Clark concurred with Mayor and stated that for the Games to he cancelled would only be a victory to the terrorists. Commissioner Schoneman also ~greed with the Mayor and informed the Council that he had heard on the morning news that the Olympic Games were definit~ going to be continued. Co,~,lssioner Schoneman also commented that during this Labor Day Weekend there were no traffice fatalities in Kitsap County and the record on minor accidents was also very Iow. Mayor 3crated submitted a note to the Council from former Mayor Hum Keen and his family thanking the Council for their expression of sympathy during this period of sorrow after his wife passed away last week. Meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m. APPROV ED: G.C. YF~DON, SR. City Clerk