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Home My WebLink About12/13/72 CITY COUNCIL NEL"I'±NG MINUTES. DECemBER 13, 1972 The reKular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washln~ton, was held in the Coun- cil Chambers of City }{all at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, December 13, 1972; attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding,), Cu~,~ssioner Clark, Cc~missioner Sch~neman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, Eddie Ad,ms, and representatives of the press and radio. Meetin~ opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend 0. A. Lilly of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. MINUTES OF DEC~]~BER 6~ 1972 l~e Minutes of Dec~nber 6, 1972, were read and approved as ~nended. SEPARATIONS Stephen D. Paulson, Patrolman, Police Department, December 15, 1972. Hayor Jarstad explained that Mr. Paulson has received his Masters Degree in Police ~dministration and is resiKning to accept a teaching, assignment at Kent State University. The Mayor Stated that Mr. Paulson will hopefully return to Bremertc~ Police Depa~.b~ent as he is an asset to the Delk~.t,~ent Motion by Mayor Jars/ad and C~,,dssioner Clark to approve the separation, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF D~PLOYMENT ~n Roy Hobau?~, Playleader, Parsk Dept., $1.75 hr., 12/17/72. Ponald Llovd Richardson, Playleader, Parks Dept., $1.85 hr., 12/17/72. Steven Blaine Anderson, Playleader, Parks Dept., $2.15 hr., 12/17/72. Robert Mike Kendall, Playleader, Parks Dept., $2.15 hr., 12/17/72. Charles William Buell, Playleader, Parks Dept. $2.75 hr., 12/13/72. Terrence J. Welling, Playleader, Parks Dept. $2.65 hr., 12/13/72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~m~.;ssioner Clark to approve the employments, carried unanimously. C~UkNGE IN PAY STATUS ~ A. York, Motor Patrolman 3rd Year to ~th Year, $791.50 to $827.00, 12/8/72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cu~,~Jssioner Clark to approve the change in pay status, carried unani- LIC~ISE APPLICATIONS Application for Taxicab Driver License, Vernon Kinney~ Approved by Captain Lively. Dancin~ g Entertairment License, Scotty's Tavern, Approved by Chief of Police. Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Schoneman to approve the applications, carried unanimously. BILL OF SALE - TUCCI ~ SONS, INC. Clerk reported that Tucei ~ Sons ~ Inc. ~ have signed a bill of sale for storm drainage pipe line and stated that a warmant has been sent to Tucci g Sons ~ Inc., for the payment of this pipe line. BID AWARD - TIRES ~ TUBES (GENERAL CITY USE) Clerk stated that he, Assistant Auditor John Ross ~ and Bob Hensel (Garage Foreman) reviewed the bid~ and rec~,,uend the oontract for Tires and Tubes be awarded to Shaub-Ellison Company who met all spec- ifications; also, explained that the Bid submitted by D. B. Cu,.potation was not subnitted in the format requested and not all the tires met specifications. Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award the bid to Shaub-Ellison Cu,~any, ~amrie d unan~nous ly. BID AWAP, D - FIRE ALA~ MAIN'fL~IANCE Clerk explained that Assistant Purchasing A~ent Max Marangi rec~,~_nded a split, award for Fire Alar~ ~ter~als between Stusser Electric Company and North Coast Electric C~,~any. Clerk stated he akr~eed with this recommendation, and c~,~limented Mr. Marangi on his efforts in calling for bids on these materials which previously were obtained through separate Purchase Orders; also, stated this will be a savings to the City. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~issioner Clark to accept the recu~ndation of the City Clerk and ~-~ant Purchasing A~ent and award a split bid be%ween Strusser Electric Company and North Coast Electric C~npany, carried unanimously. ~%~IMfENANCE PROPOSAL - CITY HALL HEATING S VENTILATION SYSTEM ~'lerk presented Maintenance Agreement from Johnson Service Company for the City Ha]] heatir~ and ventilation systen, and rec~,,~nd~d approval in order to keep the controls of this system serviced; also, explained that this is a Johnson Control System instal ]ed and Johnson Servide Company is the only source of supply for servicing the equiunent. Motion by Cu,~,~issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the agreement and authorize the necessary s~gna--~-----tures. Under D~s~s~ion: Conm~ssloner Clark stated that the City }{all heatinK and ventilatio~ system has not been adequately adjusted since its installation ten yearns ago which has resulted in manV problems. C~ied unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES - DEC~iBER 13, 1972 Continued ZONING OF CITY PROPERTY/ANDERSON CREEK AREA Clerk read memo dated December 12, 1972, from George Plescher (Planning Director) to City Council which stated that the Kitsap County Planning Commission during its regular meetin~ of November 28, 1972, passed a motion that the review of the rezoning from R-7500 to Commercial be struck from the Agenda; therefore, the zone change is now permanent. EAS~ENT - A. C. HUGHES Clerk read memo dated December 11, 1972, from City Engineer to Council, which stated that the subject p_asement is necessary to construct a storm sewer from The Cedars to Mud Bay, which will alleviate a storm drainage problem. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to accept the easement and refer to the Attorney's Office for checking as to form and recording properly, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER - LID 9311 {Schedule "A") Clerk read memo dated December 11, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council, stating that the sub- Ject Change Order i for LID 311 Schedule "A" (attached to memo) is necessary to complete the pro- Ject in a workmanship manner. Clerk then presented the Change Order which was to Coulee Construc- tion Company, Inc. for a total increase of $1,415.60. This was for additional concrete pipe. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the Change Order to Coulee Construction Company, Ina., carried unanimously. PROPOSED LEASE - SCIDLLMEYER-PROPERTY (14th & Sheldon) Clerk read the subject proposed lease, which had been revised by the City Attorney since the last informational reading. Mayor Jarstad stated that he did not agree with one statement in the lease as follows: Lessee reserves the right to withdraw its offer to purchase any time prior 'to the expiration of thirty days after receipt of a written appraisal. The Mayor stated that thirty days is not enough time; that the City's opportunity to purchase would depend on Federal or State Funding which could take six months or longer to acquire. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the lease subject to an amendmen to clarify that the exercising of any option to purchase is subject to the application and com- pletion of a funding grant from Federal and/or State sources, carried unanimously. AGRE~ENT/USE OF SCHOOL ~JSEg (Proposed Park Dept. Sponsored Ski School) Mayor 3arstad reported that the Bremerton School District's proposed agreement for the City's use of school buses put too much responsibility on the City l that Mr. Pendergast, Park Supt., now recommends further study of proposed agreement or some other type of private busing. The Mayor stated that other available busing will be investigated. LETTER - GENERAL S~]WICES ADMINISTRATION RE: SEWER SYST~S/BREMERTON ANNEK Clerk read letter dated December 8, 1972, from General Services Administration to Mayor Jarstad which stated that the Navy has requested them to dispose of the domestic water and sanitary sewer systems at the Bremerton Annex; that since Bremerton ia the only municipality capable of utilizing the sytem and providing these required services to the Navy's Jackson Park family housing area at the Annex, it is their (General Services Adm.) desire to dispose of the property by a negotiated sale to the City of Bremerton. City Clerk stated that Mr. Humble, Water Supt., was in touch with the proper officials of GSA in connection with this disposition of the utilities. Discussion was held and the following motion was made. Motion by Mayor Jarstad aed Commissioner Clark to direct the City Clerk to write an answer to GSA stating that this letter has been referred to the Supt. of utilities who is in negotiations with the Federal Goverr~ent on this matter~ carried unanimously. COMMUNITY THEATRE LEASE AGREEMeNT/FINAL SIGNING Winona M. Seymour and Kay Morgan, representatives of the Community Theatre, were present at the Council Meeting in order to sign the lease agreement with the City of Bremerton. The Lease was signed and copies were distributed. REPORT - REVENUE SHARING CHECK Commissioner Clark reported that the City has received its first Revenue Sharing Check for the first six months of 1973 in the amount of $168,697. Mr. Clark commented that this amount is considerably less than what was expected and will be looked into when Bremerton's formula is received. ORDINANCE - ESTABLISHING REVENUE SHARING FUND { NO. 3052) Clerk read An Ordinance providing for the establishment of a special fund to be known as the "Federal Revenue Sharing Fund"' and declarin~ an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3052 on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Co~tssioner Schoneman, yes. Mr. Clark stated that these funds are being immediately invested in order to collect any interest revenue available. Mayor 3arstad complimented Harold Fitzwater, City Auditor, and his fellow commissioners on their efforts in allocating a budget for next year. Mayor Jarstad left the meetin~ at 9:50 a.m. in order to attend a Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Board regular monthly meeting. COUNCIL MINUTES - DEC~{BER 13, 1972 Continue4 ~81~P~W6-~E~ - DUMP TRUCK ~Equipment Rental Fund) Clerk stated that this 1954 Ford Speedo. Regding 35790 (ID-F60V4R18726) Dump Truck is surplus to the City's needs and should be disposed of in the best tnterdst of:the City.. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to declare the Dump Truck surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. LETTER - MARINE DRIVE WATER DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS Clerk read letter dated December 12, 1972, from Marine Drive Water District Board of Commissioners (signed by Secretary Alvin E. Carlson) requesting certain improvements to be made to the existing water system on Rocky Point for a total cost of $950 to be assumed by the Marine Drive WAter rict according to terms of the existing ~ontract with the City. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Co~miasioner Clark to accept the request, approve the work to be done, and refer to the Water Superintendent; carried unanimously. RECOGNITION OF MATTERS NOT ON THE TENTATIVE AGENDA Eddie Adams asked Commissioner 'Clark on the results of the trial Sunday bus run. Commissioner Clark stated that the results were encouraging and that he would cover this matter in his report later in the meeting. Eddie Adams questioned why the Park Dept. sponsored Ski School is not going to use Bremerton School District Buses. Commissioner CLark explained that the SchOol District's contract seem to put too much responsibilit, on the City; therefore, Mr. Pendergast recommended the City investigate some other type of private busing instead of entering 'into the contract with the Schoot'District. Mr. Adams commented that he felt the School District should cooperate in every way possible with City regarding the use of their bused for this matter. Jerry Jacobson commented that Bloomington Avenue is in need of some repairs, and questioned Com- missioner Schoneman whether anythin~ was scheduled for this street. Commissioner Schoneman stated that last season 19 streets were given a maintenance lift on the West Side of Town and other streets will be looked into shortly and the ones in the worse condition will be scheduled when weather permits. REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Reported that the ice and snow conditions are under control; that 17 tons of malt has been used and 20 more tons are on hand. Commissioner Clark: PAY BILLS Hotion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. 1. Trial Sunday Bus Run - Reported that the City had its first trial Sunday Bus Run last Sunday with a total of 173 riders on the several runs (89 cash riders and 84 bus pass riders) Stated this took in about $30 and the cost to the transit system was approximately $192.00. Mr. Clark stated that it was too early to Judge whether ridership will be substantial to establish a Sunday bus service; that the City should be able to determine this after the six-month trial period. Eddie Adams suggested that all of the Golden Age Groups publicize this bus servie and encourage ridership. FAdie Adams reported that the Christmas Ship will be sailing Next Wednesday, and all three yacht clubs will be decorating ships. 2. Commissioner Clark commented that the Free four-hour lady driver par~ing at the Parking GArage was very successful and has been extended until Thursday of this week; that there were 252 lady drivers utilizing the GArage during this time. Reported that there has been a sugnificant increase in the use of the GArage, both monthly and daily during this month as compared to last month. ' 3. Reported that the budget is still being worlted out. Stated the General Fund hca been brought into a surplus position from $140,000 imbalance; that $121, 292 was transferred to the General Fund from the Revenue Sharing Funds. Stated $50,000 was allocated to the Street Department from the Revenue Sharing Funds for Street lights and $~0~000 was transferred for signal lights, Stated the General Fund is now in a surplus of $54,433. Stated all but $153,000 nef Revenue Sharing Funds have been allocated. Reported that the Council is hoping to be in a position to offer a six percent (6%) wage increase to negotiating teams. Jerry Jacobson, Bloomington Avenue, questioned whether a portion of the Revenue Sharing Funds is going to be used to retain some of the EFA Employment in the City. ~OU~IL MINUTES - DEG~BER 13, 1972 Co~inued Commissioner Clark ~plained that a certain portion is being withheld in order to keep some E~ ~ployees; howler, it'is not k~wn Just how many can be kept, ~nissioner Clark recessed the meett~ at 10:20 until 11:00 a.m. for Bid Openings. B~ OP~INGS - 11:00 Cormnissioner Clark called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Clark a~ Com~issioner Schoneman to open bids on Tires & Tubes for the transit system a~ on the pipe for the WAter Supply Department, carried u~nimously. Clerk opened the followi~ bid for Tires & Tubes (Transit System): SMub Ellison Company, Certifi~ Check Enclos~ ................... $ 68.13 Tires 5.76 Tubes 6.00 Plat Repairs Motion by Commissoner Schoneman and Cou~issioner Clark to refer the bid to proper committee consisting of City Clerk and ~n Rust of the Transit Authority, carried u~nimously. Clerk open~ the following bids on Culvert Pipe ~or the WAter Dept.: ; North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt Company, Cashier's Check Enclosed - Alt. I ...... $ 3.40 ft (24"II 2.08 ft (15" Kaiser Aluminum, Cashier's Check Enclosed - Alt. I ................. $ 3.50 ft (24") 2.20 ft (15') Motion by Commissioner Scanman and Commissioner Clark to award the bid to North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt C~pany, iow bidder, pr~iding all specifications are met; carried unanimoasl~. Meeting ~Journed at 11:09 a.m. APPROV~: