HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
~ECDtBER 20, 1972
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, WAshington, was held in the Counci]
Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, December 20, 1972. A~tending were: Mayor Jarstal
(presiding), Commiss&oner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney
Sexton, Eddie Adams, and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation By Rev. John Rupert of Free Methodist
Church.
MINUTES OF OECE~BER 13~ 1972
The Minutes of December 13, 1972, were read and approved as amended.
SEPARATION
Ruth Blockhus, DisDatcher, WAter Distribution, Retired, December 31, 1972.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanimous]
NOTICES OF ~MPLOYMENT
Robert Charles McIntosh, Extra Help, Street Department, $2.25 hr., 12/19-72.
Gary Duane Mull, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, $2.10 hr., 12/14/72.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employments, carried unanimously.
~PLOYEES' RETIR~ENT FU~
Clerk presented Employees' Retirement Fund for the month of December in the gross amount of $2,452.87
which was audited by Harold Fitzwater.
Motion by Commissioner Calrk and Ca,~lssioner Schoneman to approve the Retirement Fund for the month
of December, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoneman stated that the cost of living has increased and the pensions of the non-
uniformed employees is quite iow; also, suggested that the retirees be provided some type of in-
crease if possible. Co~nissioner Clark explained that there would have to be an actuarial study to
base any changes. Discussion was held and the following motion was made.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~mislioner Schoneman to direct the Com~issioner of Finance to contact
the people who did the last actuarial study and see if they could do a proper study, carried unani-
mously.
NOTICE OF MEETING - UAB
Clerk presented Notice of Meeting of Urban Arterial Board to be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan.
1972; also, presented agenda of the meeting.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - CHARLES OV~AMYER
Clerk presented Clair~ for Damages from Charles 0vermyer in the total amount of $154.96; also, stated
that this claim has been referred to the insurance company.
REPORT OF SUIT ON CLAIM - ALICE M. JOHNSON
Clerk reported that Alice M. Johnson has summoned the City of Bremerton due to a claim against the
City for $25,000.
SURPLUS ITEMS - POLICE IDENTIFICATION
Clerk read memo dated December 18, 1972, from Sgt. Jack Manger to Chief of Police lis~ing certain
filing cabinets.which are no longar used in the Identification Division. Clerk explain~d that the
Police Department recently acquired a 'new filin$-system and recoa~ended~ that the follOWing items be
decl~re~.sur~s..Shaw Walker 4 dr 8.~ '!1' ~°n;al0cking-Cabi~et}}AD.~9~i~..~t ~d~a i&~: 8. ~!ll~'drs
non-~oc~ng ~ze; z math Poside~/..iVisible~:~l~coun~ing. ~iles}~ i'~Ys~l,~l~'~CA~'~bine~e'?'~ ax 5
drs each; 1 3 x 5 card cabinet Single:drlwer;"~'{la Cabinet, '6
orion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to declare the listel items surplus to be disposed
of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously.
INSPECTION OF ONE-MIiLLION GAL. STEEL TANK/KITSAP LAKE RESERVOIR
Clerk read mmmo dated December 18, 1972, from E. 5. Humble to Commissioner Schoneman, requesting
authorization to negotiate with Robert A. Hunt Company for the furnishing of professional services
for the inspection of construction of the one~million gallon steal tank at Kitsap Lake reservoir;
also stated this company perf6rmed these services for the City during the construction of the elevat
steel tank and tower at Sinclair Park with excellent results.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to authorize Mr. Humble to obtain a proposal
from Robert A. Hunt Company for these services to be submitted to the City Council for consideration,
carried unanimously.
CITY COUT~CIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 1972, continued
Q[ANGE ORDER - INTERIOR PAINT SYSTEM/KITSAP LAKE RESERVOIR
Clerk read m~mo dated Decenber 19, 1972, from E. G. Humble to C~,,Jssioner Schoneman which stated
that the inside paint system the City specified for the Kitsap Lake reservoir is a zinc-phenolic
base which has been dropped from the A%~A reoonmended list because of unsatisfactory performance;
also, recu~,~,end~d that the specification be changed to require a suitable coal tar coating because
of increased anticipated longevity, even though the cost may increase as much as $2,500.
~tion by Cu~,~issioner Schonemmn and Conmissioner Clark to authorize Mm. Humble to negotiate with
the contractor on a paint chan~e order. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman explained that
zinc-p~mnolic base was specified because it appeared to represent a reasonable cost; however, since
the aw~m~d was made, the A~;A has inspected areas where zinc-phenolic base has been used and no
longer recommends this particular base. Motion carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - TIRES ~ TUBES/TRANSIT SYSTEM
City Cle~< reported that Ben Rust has studied the only bid received from Shaub-Ellison C~mpany and
is very pleased with the bid which is about 13 percent below State list prices. Clerk stated that
he also reviewed the bid and he and Mr. Rust both recommend award to Shaub-Ellison Company, only
bidder.
~%tion by Co~missioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to award the bid to Shaub-Elllson Company, carried
~ahimous lv.
SET HEARING DATE - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT (COPP~JNITY I~IEATRE, INC.)
City Clerk reported he had published Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Substantial
Development Permit twice in the newspaper as required by law and that the Planner had reported that
he had received nothing in writing, from anyone shOWing interest in the notice. Clerk stated that
it is new time that date be January 10, 197.~, at 10:00 a.m.
Motion by C~,,,~ssioner Clark and Cumx,~ssioner Schoneman to set Hearing date on the application for
January 10, 1973, at 10:00 a.m., carmied unanimously.
SET BOND AMOI~T - EX-0~'fflCIO COUNTY TREASURER
Clerk explained that the State law requires a bond to be filed with the City Clerk by the County
Treas~Lrer who is the Ex-Officio collector for the city's taxes and that the ~nount of the bond
is to be set by the Mayor. Further explained that the bond on file is in the amount of $25,000,
and in 1968 a letter was written to the Co6nty Treasurer by the former City Clerk which stated
that the bond should be issued for $2,000. Clerk stated that the annual premium for the ~25,000
bond is $98 and the premiere for a $2,000 bond would be considerably less and be a savings to the
Citv. Clerk asked if the Mayor wished the bond to be set at $2,000 or scme other ~nount.
~<otion bv PhVOr Jarstad and C~,,,.~ssioner Schoneman to set the bond ~ount at $? ,000 as reco,',,~ended
by the City Clerk, carr~ied unanimously.
PAY BILLS
~ by Comnissioner Clark and C~nissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved
by a majority of the Con~nission, carried unanimously.
FEPORTS
C--~ioner Clark:
1. Reported that the four days of "Free Parking for lady drivers" in the City Parking Garage
last week was very successful with a total of 18~ ladies utilizing the Garage. Noted that this
was provided as a courtesy of the downtown merchants.
2. Reported that second Trial Sunday Bus Run showed a slight but significant improvement; that the
first Sunday there was a total of 173 riders (89 cash riders ~ 84 pass riders) and the second
Sunday there was a total of 18~ riders (96 cash riders ~ 88 pass riders). Mr. Clark stated that
as the trial runs progress, he hopes the ridership will continue to improve.
3. Reported that Budget is in a tentative balance and subject only to sc~e minor adjustments.
Stated the budget will be adopted at the next Council Meeting. Repo~ted that the total Genel~l Fund
is currently $~,49S,18~.00, which is $270,000 higher than last year's budget; approximately an eight
pez~ent incmease. Repo~ted that the total budget figure is eurr~m~tly $11,997,3~0.00 compared to
last year's figur~ of $10,9~,~0~; an approx~3~ate nine percent increase. Report ~hat the process
of wake negotiations is continuing; that the negotiating groups have been offered a six percent
increase in wages.
4. Cor~limented his secretary Earlene Caldon, Council Secretamy Karen Rotter and all those who
contributed to the Christmas decorations of the City }{all this year. C~,,,~nted that the decor-
ations ~re the best the City has had and really helped put everyone into the "Christmas spirit."
Ccmmissioner Schoneman also cc~plimented those who helped decorate for Christmas expressing special
th~mnks to his Secretary Ruth Austin, Pat Austin in the Building Depar~onent and all of the offices
upstairs City Hall.
5. Wished tt~ose present and all city eaployees a fine holiday season.
co, mis sioner Schoneman:
1. Wished Mr. Clark a late Happy Birthday which was over the weekend.
2. Stated that the recent heavy rainfm]l is needed at Casad Dam which is presently lewer in
elevation than it ever has been since construction; however, the severe weather conditions have
caused seine problems with street breakage. Reported that during the three days of ice and snow
conditions, the city spent a total of $2,300 keeping, the roads sanded and in proper condition.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 20, 1972, continued
C~,u,~ssioner Schoneman:
3. Stated he believed the tremor the City experienced this month was probably the cause of the
seven recent watermain breaks. Discussed location and problems of the various watermain breaks.
4. Phinney Bay LID #311 - ContraCtor is progl~essing nicely and have received no cc~laints on the
night work being done. Stated that 830 of the 1200 feet of pressure line has been laid.
5. Trenton Avenue UAB Project - Arterial P~r~n is being worked on but rather slowly due to
weather conditions.
6. Stated he received letter from Chuck Nichols turning over keys and giving unofficially the
buildings at the former bridKe toll booth stations.
7. Domsea project is progressing well and should mset the completion date of Dece~r 22, 1972.
8. Stated that with t~ ownership of Clare's Marsh Storm Sewer line, extensions can be provided on
Ivy Road and Maple Ave. area where badly needed. Discussion was held and Cc~missiener Clark noted
that approximately $25,000 is budgeted for Storm Sewer Construction. Co~nissioner Schoneman stated
this should be a sufficient amount. Co~missioner Schcnenk3n stated that the City has storm sewer
connections on Brownsville Highway to pick this up.
9. Stated letter frc~ Asst. City Engineer Jim Root reveals that the City can receive retroactive
fu~dinK for Sewage Treatment Plant Modification and Kitsap Lake Interceptor; that they both qual-
ify for Federal Funding and a letter has been prepared for this request and should be si~ned by
the Mayor.
10. Reported there will be a celebratica ~f the anniversary of the Carillon Bells Sunday, Dee. 2~,
1972; with Frank Honsowetz playinK the or~an.
11. Wished Fellow Cu,',~Lissioners, all those present, and all city employees a Merry Christmas.
City Clerk:
1. Reported City Auction, he auctioned surplus city cam and trucks for a total amount of $1,800
which was quite substantial; also, explained that these surplus city car and trucks had little
trade in value through any car dealers.
2. Wished all present and all city employees a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Jarstad:
1. Present--Housing Authority Report for the month of November which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
2. Presented Fire Depaz.b~Lent Report for the month of November with 31 alarms answered and $900
loss in BuildinK Content.
3. Presented Police Report for the month of November with 516 arrests, of which 399 were for
traffic violations. Mayor Jarstad urged all citizens to drive veiny cautiously over the holiday
season.
[%. Reported that Lynn Simons (Battalion Chief, Fire Dept.) who suffered a Heart attack is probably
most uncomfortable although his condition is stabilizing.
5. Stated that the VIP and other restuarants have requested Transit schedules which ConmissioneP
Clark acknowledged.
6. Reported that Annual Police sponsored Christmas Party was held last Friday and was very
~mtertalninK for those who attended. Complimented Olympic College and the Parks Department for
the entertainment provided.
7. Reported that on Monday City Clerk, Fire $ Police Chiefs and himself visited the Convalescent
Homes in Bremerton to share Christn~3s cheeP.
City Clerk commented that during the visit to the Convalescent Homes Mayor Jarstad made an
excellent Santa Claus and was enjoyed very much.
C~,~,~lssioner Schoneraan ccmplimented the Br~nerton Central Lions Club on ~he Christmas luncheon
they are sponsorinK today on Sons of Norway Ha]] for people who are in Convalescent Homes.
8. Mayor Jarstad wished everyone a very Merry Christmas.
BID WAIVER - CONFERENCE TABLE & CHAIRS
Con~ssioner Clark explained that the City has neEotiated with PuEet Sound Governmental Conference
for p~n~-hasinK a surplus table and chairs fop the City Hall Conference Room. Also~ stated that 23
chairs and a conference table has been purchased fr~m Puget Sound Governmental Conference for less
then 50 percent of the actual cost. Mm. Clark stated that the chairs and table are in excellent
condition and a Kreat savings to the City. He explained tt~at the original purchase was 18 chairs
and the table for a total of $800 and that he has arranged for five e×tma chairs fop use in the
council d~ambers for approximately $100~ inte~ove£,,,~ental pumehase, single source.
~4otion by C~ssioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the pul~ase of the table end chairs for
the Conference Room and therefore waive the bid call. Under Discussion: Mayor Jamstad co~,~ented
that this is an excellent purchase at a more than reasonable price. Carmied unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MELTING MINLrfES - DECI~BER 20~ 1972, continued
10:10 a.m. - RECOGNITION OF MATI~RS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Eddie Adams thanked the Council members for a Chris,nas card he had received. He also reported
that he is no longer on the sala/y of the Oil Dealers Association; that he is just attending the
Council Meetings now because of his personal interest and enjoyment. Mr. Ad,ns stated he hopes
he is of benefit to the Council during his attendance.
Co~missioner Clark assured Mr. Adams that his attendence is much appreciated and he has been a
benefit to the Council on many occasions.
DISCUSSION - CLOSURE OF SHOREW00D DRIVE
Mayor Jarstad explained that the Council is in favor of closing Shorewood Drive to through traffic;
that they are waiting for the appropriate gates.
Conmissioner Schoneman explained that Captain Manganaro of the Navy Yard has approved a six month
trial period of closing Shorewood Drive to through traffic and the City will have to fabricate a
new gate since the one that was thers is now being used elsewhere in the Navy Yard.
Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to notify the citizens that as of January 1,
1973, Shorewood D~ive would be closed to through traffic.
A citizen in the audience suggested that this date be a little later so that Captain Manganaro has
~nple time to notify Navy Personnel.
~yor Jarstad and Conmissioner Schoneman agreed to amend the motion to read as follows:
Motion by Commissic~er Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to notify the citizans that as of January 15,
1973, Shorewood Drive would be closed to through traffic.
FurtJ]er discussion was held and City Clerk stated he would post the property and arrange for legal
notice in the newspaper.
San Malcolm, Citizen, suggested that this area be made into a bicycle path of some sorT.
7]~e Mayor stated that this will be considered in the overall plan for the area.
Motion carried unanimously.
~q~s. Sisk, 3306 Teek Place, questioned the Mayor whether the closure of Shorewood Drive would
inconvenience the residents in the Jackson Park area; and the Mayor stated it would not.
A citizen in the audience explained that there is a future plan for Austin Drive which would provide
access to the freeway.
Omnmissioner Schoneman stated that the City proposed to continue Austin Drive once the NAD Property
is acquired~ that the City will then const~act a roadway that will connect with the existing road-
way which leads pass Jackson Park School. Purther explained that this would be a direct route
for those in Jackson Park to the freeway.
~.~ayor Jar~tad recessed the meeting until 11:00 a.m. at time Bids would be opened.
Meeting called to Order at 11:00 a.m.
BID OPENINGS - ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING E~IPME~f/GAS, OIL, $ GREASE
~tion by Mayor Ja~stad and Ccmmissioner Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried
~manimous ly.
Clerk opened the following bid: (Electronic Data Processing Equipnent)
National Cash Register Company, Cashier's Check $50 enclosed ........... $19,270.08 w/o taxl
75.00 Trade
In
Clerk stated that this machine is cc~patible with the other machines and the trade-in being given
for the other surplus machines is quite sufficient.
[~otion by Mayor Ja/~stad and Commissioner Clark to accept the bid providing it meets all specific-
at-~, carried unanimously.
Clerk opened the following bids on GAS, 0IL g GREASE/1973:
~obil 0il Corporation (Cashier's Check Eno. $50):
Mobil Regular Gasoline .............................................................. $.2191 gallon
Mobil Supreme Gasoline ............................................................... 2391 gallon
Mobil Delva Lub. Oil .......................................... 99 gallon
~bil Grease ......................................................................... 335 pound
Atlantic Richfield Company (Certified Check Eno. $50):
Arco Gasoline ......................................................................... 2363 gallon
Arco Supreme Gasoline ................................................................ 2687 gallon
Standamd Oil Company of California (Cashier's Check Enc.
Chevron Gasoline ................................................... 2262 gallon
Chevron Su~oreme Gasoline ........................................... 2462 gallon
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DEC~4BER 20~ 1972, continued
Chevron RPM Delo Special Motor Oil .............................. ~ ...... 66 gallon (in 55 gal. drum)
Chevron RPM Deto 200 Motor Oil ......................................... 71 gallon (in 55 gal. drum)
Chevron Heavy Duty Truck Grease 2 ...................................... 26 lb. (in 430 lb. drum)
Chevron Torque Fluid ~5.. .80 gallon (in $5 gal. drum)
Chevron Universal Gear Lubricant ....................................... 15 lb. (in 415 lb. drum)
Texaco, Inc. (Certified Check Enc. $50):
Texaco Motor Oil ............................................................... 57 in 55 RMD
Texaco Motor 0il-50 ............................................................ 57 in 55 RMD
~h~ltigear EP 90 ................................................................ 14 in #400 Drums
Multigear EP 140 ............................................................... 14 in #400 Drums
Torque Fluid 60 ................................................................ 70 Gallon in 55 RMD
~.btion by Mayor Jarstad and Ccmmissioner $choneman to refer the bids to the proper committee for
study and evaluation of award at the next Council Meeting, caImied unanimously.
FREEWAY CO~ECTION (K-WES~ER - CITY AKI~:RIAL SYSTEM)
Clerk read memo dated December 19, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council, explaining that it
will be necessary for the Council to hold a public hearing in order to decide whether they want
to designate a route for connection with the freeway from the city; that this mst be done in order
for the City to be eligible for funds during the next biennium if funds are available under UAB;
also suggested the }{earing date be set for Jan-m~y 3, 1973.
~-~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and fbmmissic~er Clark to set the hearing date for January 3, 1973.
carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad stated he attended the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at PSNS and appreciated
beautiful monstrous-size Christmas card they presented to the City of Bremerton.
~3yor Jarstad also reported that this afternoon he will be attending a meeting with the Washington
State Law Enforcement Training Conmission; that on the a~enda is the reeonmendation which was
made to the State Legislature for the construction of a multi-disciplinary training center which
would provide training for Police officers, judicial systen, etc.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Immediately after the meeting adjourned with the Council members and press representatives still
present, Clerk discovered that he had overlooked the openin~ of a bid from D-B Corporation which
had been subnitted to him prior to 11:00 a.m.
The Clerk opened the bid as follows:
G~S, GREASE $ OIL
Eralex H-D Oil ............................................................... $ .53 Gal./5's $4.15
D-B Hydro Moly Grease ......................................................... 35 400 lb. Drums
D-B Dexron A.T.F. Transmission Oil ............................................ 75 Gal./5's $5.50
D-B M.P. Gear GL-5 Grease .................................................... 12.5 400 Gal. Can
5.48 5 Gal. Can
Differential Grease .......................................................... 12.5 400 lbs.
The bid of D-B Corgoration was rsfez~eed for study with the other bids.
G. C. YEAD~N, SR., CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY:
GLL~gN K[ JARSTAD, MA~ ~