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Home My WebLink About11/08/72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINlfI'ES NOVEMBER 8, 1972 The ~e~ular meeting of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City }~lll at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday ~ November 8 ~ 1972. Attending were: Assistant City Attorney Sex- ton, ~yor Jarstad (presiding), Cormlissioner Cla~k, Co~raissioner Sehoneman, City Clerk Yeadon~ Eddie Adams, and representative of the press. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor John Rupert of the F~ee Meth- odist Church. MINIfffE$ OF NOVI~BER 1, 1972 /he Minutes of November 1, 1972, weme ~ead and appmoved as amended. SEPARATION Kathleen Hi,gins (Henry), EEA Clerk-Typist, Clerk ' s Office, November 3, 1972. Motion by Co~rmissioner Cla~k and Conmlissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanimous- ly. PURC}t~SE APPROVAL - ROAD SALT FOR WINTER 1972/1973 Clerk stated that bids have not been called fo~ supplying salt because ther~ is no way of knowing how much will be needed and the~e is only a small facility for sto~ing the salt; that 15 tons would be the m~aximum order. Clerk read memD from Assistant Purchasing Agent which stated that a contmact will bind the city into a supplier that may ol~ may not be able to supply r~adily during a time of peak State wide usage; that the m~st realistic method would be to buy at off-peak periods and pick up with our equipment op d~op shipped if the quantities were large. The memo also stated that 15 tons of salt would be estimated at $840. Commissioner Schoneman stated this is a problem; that the quantity needed is unknown and salt kept in storage over an eight-month period deteriorates. Com- missioner Clamk stated this would be considered an emergency pmoeedume, and made the following mot- Motion by Conraissioner Clark and commissioner Schoneman to authorize the purchasing agent to pu~- chase as eu] emergency procedure the supplies of salt as needed duping the winter season of 1972/1973. carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the week of Novembem 19-26, 1972, as "BIBLE WEEK." PROCL;~t%TION Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming November 11, 1972, as '~WALK FOR T~ RETARDED DAY." CITY COUT~CIL MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 8, 1972, continued CLAIM FOR D~AGES Clerk read Claim for Damages from Waldo M. Careia in the total amount of $61.74, and stated he will refer tim claim to the city's insurance company ahd also notify them of the contractor and the con- tractor ' s insurance. TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE Clerk presented application for taxicab driver license for Robert James Pinkerton, which has been aDproved by Captain Mosely for the Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jar~tad and Cor~nissioner Clark to approve the application, cai-tied unanimously. OLYMPIC COLLEGE E~gPLOYMENT AGRE~ Clerk presented Agreement between O15m~pic College and the City of Bremerton for certain employees hired on part-time basis in the Engineer's Office on a program for students from low-incom~ families who ape in need of the ~,ployment to pursue courses of study at the college, which college will pay 50 percent of the wages. Motion by Co~ssioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the agreement, carried unanimous- ly. URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD - NOTICE OF M~L~fiNG Clerk presented Notice of Mmeting of UAB beginning at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 1972; also presented the agenda of the meeting which is on file in the Clerk's Office. LETTER - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (WAS~t'LWATER WPC-WN-375) Clerk read letter dated October 25, 1972, from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Mayo~ Jarstad stating they have ~equested the Surveillance and Analysis Division to develop a study format which would satisfy the condition of the city's grant offer; that it is their opinion that Bremerton should conduct a n~nitoring study to adequately define present operating characteristics at each plant. The letter outlined the sampling program reconmended. The letter also stated that on August 22, 1972, a meeting was held in their office with City of Bremerton consultants Ron Mayo and Victor Oblas and at this time it was stated that all engineering charges assessed against this project (sewage treatment plant ~odifications) may not apply to this specific project; that the preliminary engin- eering studies were conducted for the entire system and should be prorated accordingly and must be Mfri'EX - E~IRO~ENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (WASTEWATER WPC-WN-375) Continued- prorated before any final eligible costs can be computed. The letter further stated that Congress- ional action taken October 18, 1972, has resulted in amendments .to the Water Pollution Control Act requiring a minimum of secondary treatment for all publicly owned waste treatment facilities by no later than July 1, 1977, and that it is expected that Bremerton will take action to develop the most expeditious time schedule possible for upgrading its facilities. City Clerk stated that Fmgineering Department will be working on this schedule. Ilfl'fER - ECE: REVENUE SHTYRING SEMINAR Clerk read letter dated November 1, 1972, from Northwest Federal Regional Council to City Officials which stated that a Regional Seminar on the implementation of Revenue Sharing will be sponsored at the Washin~Kton Plaza Hotel in Seattle on November 13, 1972, from 1:0~ p.m. until ~:00 p.m.; and ex- tending an invitation to the City Officials to participate in this discussion. Mayor Jarstad stated there definitely will be city representation in attendance at this seminar. 0RDI~ANCE ~NDING W~I'EM RATES ORDINANCE Clerk presented an a~nding ordinance to the Enforcement of Water Rates Ordinance and read the fol- lowing portion to be added: Enforcement of said lien and collection of said lien shall include, but not be limited to, the right to stop service and deny service thereafter to any and all owners and/or occupants or tenants of said premises until the bill for service has been paid in full. Com- missioner' Clark stated that this has been the normal procedure and should be provided in the ordin- ance. Clerk then read the ordinance for the first reading as follows: An Ordinance amending Ordin- ance No. 2288 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2329, 235~ and 2370 as it relates to enforcement of water rates. Motion by Col,,,~ssioner Schoneman and Con,missioner Clark to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Co~missioner Schoneman, yes. PAY BILLS ~y Co~nissloner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a major- ity of the Conmission, carried unani, Dusly. REPORTS Con~nissioner Clark: 1. Congratulated Senator Gordon Walgren on his being re-elected, and all those who were successful in the election; also~ expressed his condolences to those who were not successful. Cormmented on the complicated ballot and stated he was happy to see the State Liquor Issue fail because if it went to private industry the City would have suffered a financial blow. Con~ended the Mayor and Con~mission- er Schoneman on their efforts in trying to get Washington Future Bond Issues passed. 2. Reported that occupancy of the Parking Garage bas increased since the new rates became effective. Con~ssioner Schoneman: 1. Also conmented on the elections. 2. Stated that little damage was caused by the rain and wind storm Monday night. 3. Removal of the toll booths to begin today, and corrections will have to be made in connection with the traffic situation, beginning with the Manette bridge. CITY COUNCIL M~LTING MINIFfES - MOvI~BER 8, 1972, continued 4. Expressed his s~vmpathy at the death of Mrs. Billie Poole caused by the traffic accident on "Cemeter7 }{ill"; stated that M~s. Poole gave many of her services to the conmunity through the ganization she worked for. City Clerk: 1. Expressed his g~atitude to those who volunteered their services du~ing the time his Office was flooded with persons requesting Absentee Ballots including members of the League of Women Voters. Also thanked Mrs. Nancy Block who also volunteered her services and did an excellent job. 2. Reported that approximately 210 persons will be attending the Centcex System Training Sessions which began today. Commented on the excellent cooperation of Pacific NorThwest Bell Representatives including ~thleen Safley and Jim Williams. Mayor Ja~stad: 1. Reported that D~. Hin~ich will be ~esigning as Chariman of the Beautification Con~nittee due to ~is professional duties; however, will mem~in on the Park Department Board. Stated that DP. Steve Wisely will be taking DP. Hinpieh's place as Cha~iman on the Beautification Conmtittee. Gave a ~esume of I>~. Wisely's background and qualifications. 2. F~p~essed sympathy at the death of Mrs. Billie Poole and coned with Con~tissioner Schoneman t]~t she contributed ~ch to the community. 3. Extended his personal sympathies to Mrs. Sisk (she was present at this time) at the. death of her husband two weeks ago. 4. Will be attending regular monthly Air Pollution Control Meeting this afternoon in Tacoma and discussion will be held on the hearing to be held on December 13; that at this hearing he hopes for some changes to be made in regulations making it easier for the people to live by the regulations. Commissioner Schoneman commented that the Naval Shipyard announced their pay increase. F~die Adams stated tie will not be able to introduce a Police Officer at the Lion's Club Meeting as he will be attending Mrs. Poole's funeral. The Mayor suggested that an officer not be sent today and Mr. Adams agreed. Chief Schlie acknowledge the suggestion. C0~R3NITY THEATRE PROPOSED LEASE AGREI~ A representative of the Theatre stated that an Open ConmLittee Meeting has been held on the Lease. She also expressed gratitude for the City handling the Shomeline Management Application. She intmo- duced the Theatre's secretary, Kay Morgan to the Council. Ms. Morgan explained that members of the theatre objected to a small section of wording in the lease agreement under the heading of P~iority of Use; also, submitted the change recommended by the Thea- tre. Con~nissioner Clark commented that that change submitted did seem reasonable. The following motion was made. Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Co~m~issioner Schoneman to refer the reconmended change to the City At- torney for study and recor~nendation to the Council, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting at 10:06 a.m. until bid opening at 11:00 a.m. Meeting called to order at 11:02 a.m. BID OPENING - AErERATIONS TO MUNICIPAL REPAIR GARAGE Motion by Mayob Jarstad and Con~nissioner Clark to open bids on the alterations to the Municipal Re- pair Garage, carried unanimously. Hall's Remmdeling, BPemerton, Bid Bond Enclosed 5%, Addendum #1 acknowledged ............... $3,850. Sclie Construction CO., Bremerton, Bid Bond 5%, Addendum #1 acknowledged ................... ~,694. James H. Robinson Co. Inc., K~emerton, Bid Bond 5%, Addendum #1 acknowledged ............... 3,466. Co~m~rdial Builders of Bremerton, Inc., Bid Bond 5% Addendum #1 acknowledged ............... Motion by Co~ssioner Schoneman and Co~,,~Jssioner Clark to award the bid to Commercial Builders of Bremerton, Inc., low bidder, carmied unanimously. BID AWARD - LID 311 Schedule B - Pump Stations Clerk read ~emo dated November 6, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council which stated that the qualifications of the iow bidder, L.D.L. Land Development Co., Inc., have been checked by his of- fice and that this company is reco~mmnded by the City of Renton and Lakeside Pump Company; also stated that he recommends the award be given to L.D.L. Land Development Co~any with Lmkeside Pump Stations. Motion by Commissioner Sehoneman and Commissioner Clark to award the bid to L.D.L. Land Development Company, Inc., iow bidder; carried unanimously. BID AWARD - LID 311 SC~DULE B - PUMP STATIONS Clerk read memo dated November 6, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council which stated that the qualifications of the iow bidder, L.D.L. Land Development Co., Inc., have been chedked by his officei and that this company is recommended by the City of Renton and Lakeside Pump Company; also stated that he recon~nends the award be given to L.D.L. Land Development Company with Lakeside Pu~ Stations~ CITY COUNCIL MEL'['ING MINUTES - NOVI~BER 8, 1972, continued ~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to award the bid to L.D.L. Land Development Company, I~m., low bidder; dar~ied unanimously. MeetinK adjourned at 11:19 a.m. G. C. YEADON; SR., CIT~ CLERK APPROVED BY: GLENN K. JARSTAD (~AYOR,~ ' ,