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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/72 CITY COUNC~J MEETING MINUTES SEPT~fBER 20, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m.,-PDST, Wednesday, September 20, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad presiding, Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Clerk John Ross, Assistant City Attorney McKluskey, Eddie Adams, and representative of the press. Cormnissioner Clark and City Clerk Ysadon were attending the Washing~on State Finance Officers Association Meeting in Yakima, Washington. Meetiu~ opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Paul Felthouse of the First Baptist Church. MINUTES OF SPETE~BER 13~ 1972 The minutes of September 13, 1972, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Myrtle V. Coates, Extra Help, Engineering Office, 9-13-72. Robert S. Frender, Extra Labor, Street Department, 9-18-72. Steven S. Moon, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, 9-13-72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~issioner Schoneman to approve separations, carried unanlmoasly. CHANGES IN PAY STATUS Richard Goodpasture, Clerk-Typist, Treasurer's Office, $454 to $472 mo., 9-23-72. Frank O. Burton, 2nd Year Patrolman to 3rd Year Patrolman, $737.50 to $773, 9-16-72. Motion by Mayor Jarsted and C. Schoneman to approve the changes in pay status, .carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHER Deputy Clerk presented Payroll Voucher for the pay period ending September 9, 1972, in the tot&t amount of $111,741.20; which had been auditld by Harold Fitzwater. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jaretad to approve the Payroll Voucher, carried unani- mously. EMPLOYEES' RErIREI/ENT FUND Deputy Clerk presented Employees' Retirement Fund for the month of September, 1972, in the gross amount of $2,&$2.87. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the Employees' Retirement Fund for the month of September, 1972, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS Deputy Clerk read proclamation of the Maybr proclaiming the week of September 17 through 23, 1972, as "Constitution Week". Deputy Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the wee~ of September 18 to 24, 1972, as "Square DAnce Week". Deptuy Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming October 8, 1972, as '~larine Band Day". BID WAIVER - BULLETS & PRIMERS Deputy Clerk read memo from the City Clerk to City Council which stated this was for a larger order than realized when the purchase was being made; that the bill has oome in for $865.20 and should be recognized by City Council as not in confotmanceto purchasing p~actice through over- sight. The memo also stated the purchase is good otherwise pricewise. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve bid waiver. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated this wes purchased from the regular source of supply. Carried unanimoaaly. LETTER - R. L. POLK & COMPANY RE: CITY DIRECTORY Deputy Clerk read letter dated September 13, 1972, from R. L. Polk & Company to City Clerk in ans- wer to City Clerk's letter of August 8, 1972. The letter from R. L. Polk & Company stated it was true that some individuals have interpreted the word City in their publication title to infer that it is a City sponsored publication in spite of the fact that their company name is displayed on all, literature; also, stated it is true that they do request a list of employees at their place of e~nployment, but this is strictly VOluntary on the part of the employers to furnish that informatio£ The letter also stated that any information obtained from employers is used for no ether purpose than to improve the quality of the City Directory; and that they promise to cooperate in every possible way. RESOLUTION & ORDINANCE - KITSAP LAKE RESERVOIR IttPROVEMEI~ Deputy Clerk read memo from E. G. Humble to F. S. Schoneman dated September 19, 1972, requesting authorization to continue with installation of the 12-inch connecting main between the Kitsap Lake Water System and the new reservoir site, and stating they were pointing toward a bid-opening date of October 18, 1972, for construction of the reservoir itself. Motion by Commissioner Schonaman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize continuation of installation of connection main to proposed Kitsap Lake Reservoir Site, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 CON'D Deputy Clerk then read memo from Bob Theroux, State-Federal Program Coordinator to City Council dated September 18, 1972, which stated the Economic Assistance Authority has requested a Resolu- tion authorizing the City to enter into a Grant/Loan corahination contract with them and an Ordi- nance which establishes the loan repayment schedule; that this is for p~poses of compliance with State auditing regulations. Deputy Clerk then read attached Resolution and Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 3041 - (Kitsap Lake Reservoir Improvement) Deputy Clerk read, An Ordinance fixing terms for repayment of the loan portion of a loan/Grant com- bination contract with the Economic Assistance Authority. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor 3arstad to pass Ordinance No. 3041, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner 8choneman, yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1543 - (Kitsap Lake Reservoir Improvement) Deputy Clerk read A Resolution authorizing the City of Bremerton to enter into a Grant/Loan com- bination contract with the Economic Assistance Authority. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~m~issioner Schoneman to pass Resolut~nnNo. 1543, carried as follows: Mayor 3arstad, yes; Com~isaioner Schoneman, yes. 10:00 - RECOGNITION OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Eddie Adams stated he apprediated letter in the paper from Beverly Michael which was comparing the pleasant sound of the carillon bells with the usual unpleasant sounds of the city caused by automobiles, etc. Mr. Adams also spots on "working out" traffic fines and questioned the Council as to who decides whether a person can work a fine out. The Mayor explained that this question w~uld have to he directed to the City Attorney's Office. Asst. City Attorney explained that the Attorney's Office would not decide on such things; that this would probably be decided by the Judge or probation officer. Mr. Rice, Gregory Way, asked the Council on the progress of the half-way house ordinance wh~&hhwas read at the last meeting; that he had heard a hearing had been scheduled and was not able to attend the last meeting. Mayor Jaratad explained that this ordinance was read for public information only and was not a legal reading. He further explained that a hearing had been scheduled for September 27, 1972, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Rice asked what steps were going to be taken to notify the people of this hearing. The Mayor explained that the hearing was announced at the last Council Meeting and will he scheduled on the agenda. (This hearing was also noted in the Bremerton Sun on September 14, 1972, by reporter Richard Campbell) ORDINANCE NO. 3042 - M. N. RICHARDSON REZONE Deputy Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 3019, and amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792. Motioq by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordimsnce No. 3042, carried as follows: Mayor 3arstad, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3043 - C~AWFORD -- MARLER REZONE Deputy Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 3020, and amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3043, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cu,w, issioner Schoneman, yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1544 - SIX YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AMENDMENT Deputy Clerk read memo fram Asst. City Engineer to Council presenting this resolution for appropriate action by the Council. Deputy Clerk then read Resolutt~u No. 1544 amending the Six Year Construction Program to add the construction of Trenton Avenue from Fmst llth Street to Shore Drive. Motion by Commissioner Sehoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1544, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Colmmissioner Schoneman, yes. PAY BILLS MOTION by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor 3arstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman 1. Read letter from uity Engineer to himself which stated a demonstration of new traffic control devices will be held h~ 3M Company in the Council Chambers at 9:15 a.m., September 21, 1972; and all interested persons are invited to attend. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 Con'd REPORTS COmmISSIONER Schoneman: 2. Stated that Jen~ Beard has appraised the portion of ground on Werner Road that has been leased to Natural Gas Company, who now wish to renew the lease. Mr. Schoneman stated that Mr. Beard recommends the Council to lease this portion of ground at an annual rate of $175. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept Mr. Beard's reco~aendation and notify the gas company that the lease will be renewed at the annual rate of $175. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated this is $23 higher than the r~e~ suggested at a previous meeting. Carried unanimously. 3. Expressed deep sympathy at the loss of Richard Montague and fantily who were victims of a tra- ffic fatality over the weekend. State~ he began working for the city part-time in October of 1970 as extra help; that he was a very efficient worker and was made permanent helper in June of 1971. Further explained that in May of this year his qualifications moved him up to an Equipment Operatol position. Commissioner Schoneman, on behalf of the City of Bremerton, again expressed deep sym- pathy because of this tragedy. 4. Attended Kick-Off Dinner for Olympic College Football Team which is the first they have ever had. In speaking at the banquet, mentioned that when a game i~ played (and mostly when i~ ia won) "Happy Days are Here Again" will be played on the Carillon Bells. 5. Stated he has received Water Department Report. Reported that during the time between Sept- ember llth and 19th the Northlake Way and Westlake Connection was completed; broken water mains were repaired on High Avenue, Kean Street and Bunker Street; that all public works employees com- pleted their first aid training class which was held Wednesday. Complimented the Bremerton Sun on coverage of watermain break and explained that these breaks were emergencies handled well by the Water Department. 6.. Congratulated those successful candidates in the primary election who will be competing in the General Election; stated he thought the campaign presented by each individual was on the highest level causing no problems with signs or this type of thing. Also, commented that it would be appreciated if those signs no longer needed for the General Election would be removed promptly. 7. Stated that October 23, 1972, will be the last "pay-off" day on the b~idges and he hopes the celebration during this time throughtthe Mayor's Committees is successful. 8. Urged all to attend the Firefighter's Ball Saturday night and commented that if it isn't pessible to attend a contribution would still be appreciated. 9. Was in Olympia to take a refresher course on how to sell the referendums coming up at the General Election; that he is specifically working for referendum 30 dealing with public trans- portation and the issuing of bonds by the State for a total of 50 million dollars that would bring in approximately 200 million dollars from the federal government to be used for all types of trans- portation. 10. S~nke on letter read at last Council Meeting regarding a Slope Easement. Mr. Schoneman then stated that although the Minutes reflect there was no action taken with regard to the people there trying to exchange a slope easement for a thousand dollars worth of sewer connections, he wanted it in the record that the City has never paid for a slope easement or construction easement because the property is still retained by the owner. Explained that this is the case whe~ these people are trying to use t~is slope easement as leverage to eliminate the cost of sewer connections, and is not proper at all. Stated that the only reason the slope easement is needed is to place side- walks in front of this property, and if this ia the attitude, the sidewalks will be eliminated in this area and this slope easement will not be required. Deputy City Clerk: 1. Co~ented the Secretary of State's Office is mailing to all residences voter pumphlets con- raining additional information on all the referendums. Mayor Jare~ad: 1. Stated that Hal Sunderlin has retired and has requested to be removed from the Housing Authorit} Board; that a vacancy now exists on the Board. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to appoint Pat Waln (representative of the Kitsa Centva~lLabor Council) to replace Hal Sunderlin on the Bremerton Housing Authority Board in order to complete Mr. Sunderlin's term which ex~ires July 17, 1974. The Mayor commended Mr. Sunderlin on his efforts and for the fine Job he has done on the Board. Commissioner Schoneman stated he certainly appreciated Hal Sunderlin's efforts in all the areas that he has served; that he has done an excellent Job. Carried unanimously. 2. The Senior Citizen recreation center opened last week in the City building on Nipsic Avenue. Complimented the Parks Department and all those people (including volunteers) who are involved in this program. Also, stated that this program ie going to present a "Senior Citizen County Fair" devoted to work done by Senior Citizens; that this is the first fair of this type ever in this State and will be held Ocyober 6th and 7th at Nipsic Avenue location from 10:OO a.m. until 9:00 p.m Also, stated anybody interested ia invited to get involved with this fine program. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPT~BER 20, 1972 Con'd 3. Sheridan Park Coumtunity Building Gymnasium floor has been completely re-done by the Park Department employees. Stated that the cost of materials to complete this project was $300; that if the Park Department employees were not used, a Job such as this would cost approximately $2,500. Also, commented on the excellent Job done by the employees. 4. Thanked the Chief Kitsap Lion's Club for recently donating $350 to the City of Bremerton to purchase playground apparatus for the new Eastpark Project and stated this contribution is very much appreciated by the City Council. 5. Presented Police Report for the month of August, 1972, with a total of 458arrests of which 387 wore for traffic violations. Commented that Bremerton is strict on Traffic violations; that the officers are outstanding in their dedication to prevent trafficefatalities. Spoke of the tragedies which occurred over the weekend and complimented the news media on their coverage. Stated he has requested the history of the two-lane highway going into Tacoma from the State Patrol; that because there have been so many fatalities on that road, it is the responsibility of the Council and County Officials to obtain some accurate figures in order to make a strong presentation to the State Legislature. Stated he felt these high-speed, two-lane highways are resulting in too many fatalities. Commissioner Schoneman also stated the legislature should enact a law similar to one in California which requires slow moving vehicles to pull over if there are five or more card behind them in order to allow this traffic to proceed. The Police Report is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 6. Presented Fire Report for the month of August, 1972, with a total of 65 fire alarms with 11 of these responding to grass and brush fires. Reported estimated loss of $35,712 in buildings and estimated loss of $22,580 in contents. Explained that the major fire causing this damage was that of the Callow Corner Grocery Store· Stated this is the second major fire this year and hopes there won't be any more. This Report is on file in the City Clerk's Office. 7. Reported that last night at the Red Cross Banquet A1 Colvin was elected as Chairman of the Red Cross Chapter for Kiteap and Mason Countiee. Stated he is pleased that A1 Colvin was elected and is sure he will do an outstanding Job. Meeting recessed at 10:41 a.m. until bid openings at 11:00 a.m. Meeting called to order at 11:00 a.m. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schon~nan to open bids on the Anderson Creek Lease and the Readerboard for the City Parking Garage, carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk opened the following bld on the Anderson Cree~ Leaee: Jack A. Perelli and Adelbert Langton, Cashier's Check enclosed<{$633.60, $6,336~00 per year for each parcel; will only accept if can lease both parcels. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehoneman to refer the bids to the proper committee for study and recommendation of award at the next Counei~ Meeting, carried umanimously. Deputy Clerk opened the following bid on the REaderboard for the City Garage: HaneDa Sign Company, Cashier's Check enclosed for $50, $1675.03, including tax. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to refer the bid to the proper cu,,uuittee for study and evaluation for reco~nendation of award at the next Council Meeting, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. APPROVED: · S G. C~' 'EAD~2q, SR., City ~lerk