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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/71 h~RCII 3, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A.bl., P.S.T., Wednesday, March 3, 1971. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Rev. blelvin R. Unruh of the Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church, Mr. Eddie Adams, and repre- sentative of Press; Assistant Attorney Sexton. ~{eeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Melvin Unruh. Minutes o£ previous meeting, February 24, 1971, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATION Eunice M. Brown, Extra llelp, Clerk's Office - effective Fei)mar/ 26, 1971 - own request. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve separation, carried unanimously. E~LOY~JqT Craig Louis llegdahl, Extra Labor, Park & Rec. - $1.75 - effective March 1, 1971 Thomas L. Pratt, Patrolman 1st year, $694.00 - effective March 1, 1971 ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve employments, carried unanimously. ~L~NGE OF PAY STATUS Richard B. Wolff, Engineering Aide I - Engineering - from $562.50 to $625.00 - effective March 1, 1971 Jack Minger - from Sgt. to I.D. Sgt. - Police - from $883.00 + 20.00 to $900.S0 + 20.00 - effective March 4, 1971 5~tion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve, carried unanimously. b)Y¥ORCYCLE Clerk read memo dated March 2, 1971, from Captain Ingram, reconraending acceptance of bid on motorcycle by Ilarley Davidson of Tacoma. ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve awarding of bid to llarley Davidson, o-~oma, carried unanimously. BULLI}OZER Clerk read memo dated March 3, 1971, from E. G. t~mble to Commissioner Schoneman, advising tlmt the committee recommends acceptance of bid of Howard Cooper Company on a used 1970 b~del TD-15B International }~rvester bulldozer, amount $37,999.50 (including sales tax); that the machine has been tested on the job by their own personnel and found to be in new condition. h~tion by Conmissioners Schoneman and Clark to accept bid of Howard Cooper Company on bull- toz~, carried unanimously. POLICE CARS Clerk read memo dated March 2, 1971, from Capt. Lively advising that the Police Dept. is satisfied with the specifications of Kluge Chevrolet (low bidder) on Police cars - $18,564.58 (after trade-in allowance). Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to award bid on six Police cars to Kluge e~]~-~=~let (low bidder), carried unanimously. PIPE ANDAPPURTFJqANCES Clerk read memo dated blarch 1, 1971, from Water Supt. tlumble to Conmissioner Schoneman, re- questing anthorization to call for bids for pipe, valves, fittings and hydrants for normal operations during 1971 and materials required for re-routing 24" supply main across and around SR3; total cost approximately $71,000.00, with $47,000.00 to be funded by revenue bonds and a state.grant; $23,000.00 from operating budget. ~btion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to authorize call for bids, carried unanimously. ORANGE ORDER - WA~I.AVE. - SIXTH TO 5i~Nffl'rE BRIDGE Clerk read memo dated March 2, 1971, from Engineer Parker to Council, recommending that the railing on the central wall of this project be more decorative than.called for in contract, and also be a stock item that could easily be replaced in case of damage. Also read explana- tory letter dated February 19, 1971, from Redford Engineers to Mr. Parker, recommending same and enclosing Change Order Agreement #2, amount $2,880.00. ~tion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve Change Order, carried unanimously. (lqarch 3, 1971 - cont.) LIGIrFING POLES Clerk presented General Claim voucher dated March 1, 1971, amount $1,350.00, in favor of Puget Sound Power ~, Light Co., for installing nine grey poles for lighting on E 18th and E 17th and Terrace Streets (only source of supply -- no bids). ~btion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve claim voucher. ~sioner Schoneman commented that the areas involved had no direct street lighting as poles were in tbe alley; that the line had to be brought out from the alleys and poles in- stalled for lighting of streets; that the Power Company has been charging us less for power than previously, and the amount involved is within the lighting budget, for 1971. b.~otion carried unanimously. BOOK PUBLISIIING CO. Clerk stated that the City has had a contract for about three years with Book Publishing Co., Seattle, Wash., for publication of municipal code and supplement service, amount $11.00 per page. They have now advised it is necessary to increase price to $12.00 per page, effec- tive April 1, and authorization for change order is requested. Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve change order, carried unani- STATE IIIGIB~Y PERMIT - EFFLUENTLINE Clerk read memo dated March 2, 1971, from Engineer Parker to City CounCil, reconmending application be made for permit to lay effluent line under State highway in connection with the improvements to the Charleston Treatment Plant; fee to lgashington State ttighway Com- mission for administrative expense in connection with the permit - $35.00. Also read let- ter from Kramer, Chin ~ Mayo, requesting that application be returned to them after signing so that they may include the necessary highway department drawings and forward to Olympia for approval. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve permit application, carried unani- NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CIerk read letter dated February 25, 1971, from the Deputy Exec. Vice President of the NATIONAL Lk~OJE OF CITIES to Mayor Jarstad, inviting to serve again on the Public Safety Steering Committee--for 1971. Mayor Jarstad commented that he has served on the Steering Committee for two years; and, with the Federal sharing programs being developed, it becomes necessary to be involved in the national picture to a greater extent. L.I.D. - SANITARY SM~R I~ROVIT/qt-hNT ([tarlow Drive et al) Clerk advised that letter was at hand, for the record, from tloward N. Godat [ Associates, Consulting Engineers, tabulating the bids received and formally reconmmnding award of con- tract to Tucci ~ Sons, Inc., Tacoma. Clerk also stated that three copies of the contract and performance bond had been enclosed with letter and had been forwarded to contractor, for execution, by the City Engineer's office. CLAIM FOR RETAINAGE Clerk stated that the law firm of Cartano, Botzer and Chapman, Seattle, Wash., has now filed claim on behalf of Trohoff, Inc., amount $S,488.89, against retained percentage taken from F. J. Schade, Inc., as general contractor on the Kitsap Lake Interceptor--notice of wbich had been read at Council meeting February 18, 1971; and advised that claim had been re- ferred to Attorney's office. L.I.D. ~310 - CONSTITLrrlONAVE. SANITARY SEI~ER Clerk read memo from Engineer Parker dated March 3, 1971, recoumending award of contract to the low bidder, Coulee Construction Cc.,in the amount of $S8,34S.16 (not including Sales tax). ~otion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve award of contract to Coulee Construc- t~o-~o. Under discussion, 'Engineer Parker commented, that he was acquainted with their operation in the King County area. ~tion carried unanimously. [~BANARTERIAL BOARD Clerk advised that notice had been received re meeting of UAB, Thursday, March 11, 1971, at 1:30 P.~{., in Olympia. (March 5, 1971 - cont.) ANNEXATION DENIAL Clerk stated that the question was raised at Council meeting Feb. 18, as to who would appeal the County Boundary Review Board's denial of annexation petition by Lile-Mayflower(for Potter), and advised that an appeal was filed by Attorney Gary Sexton, February 26, in Superior Court. BEAUTIFICATION Clerk read, as information, letter of February 25, 1971, to Bremerton Planning Dept, (copy to Mayor Jarstad) thanking them for the impressive program presented at the January 28 meet= lng of the Bremerton Beautification Committee-=letter written by Mrs, Robert D, Mus on behalf of the Committee, CO~tUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Clerk read letter dated March 1, 1971, from Community Development Services, Seattle, Wash, (copies sent to Mayor and Commissioners), enclosing preliminary findings regarding the applicability of several Federal aid programs to Bremerton's community development objec- tives, outlining the "radical change in Federal aid policy proposed by the Nixon Administra- tion,'' and the delay in funding any new programs until the proposed policies have been acted on; therefore requesting an extension of time of up to six months in their final reporting to continue to investigate alternatives. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to concur in their recommendation that they B'~ granted six months additional, carried unanimously. VACATION PETITION - LLOYD G. BAKFR Clerk read letter dated February 26, 1971, from Planning Commission to Mayor and Council, reporting on a public hearing held February 17, 1971, on the requested vacation for right- of-way, 9th Street, and recc~mending approval. Clerk stated that a resolution will have to be read setting a hearing date. ~btion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman that hearing be held at Council meeting April TgTI~, carried unanimously. REZONE - SEVEN%~[ DAY ADVENTIST PROPERTY Clerk read (second reading) Ordinance No. 2944, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2893 to provide for land-use restriction on property at Sheridan Road and Schley Blvd. for the pur- pose of constructing an apartment complex. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman for passage of Ordinance No. 2944, carried as Y6'l~s: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. ~DTOROLA L'EASE - GOLD MDUNTAIN Clerk read Option and Lease Agreements with amendments suggested by Council at previous meet- ing, for lease of property on Gold ~iountain for a term of ten years at yearly rental of $2,496.00; with option to renew for ten additional years on basis stated in Lease contract. Commissioner Schoneman commented that there is a sighting tower on the property which, if demolished, would yield some materials of value to the City; also, that the State Highway Dept. had been using it and, if they wished to continue its use, they should make arrange- ments with ~torola ( State has not been paying the City anything for its use). Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that Option and Lease agreements be approved for eal~'~-of property on Gold Mountain to ~torola Communications and Electronics, Inc,, with added provisions: 1) If the State wishes to continue use of the sighting tower, Motorola will handle arrangements; and 2) in the event of the demolition of the tower, the materials shall belong to the City. Motion carried unanimously. (Attorney Sexton suggested that a copy of this Minute be sent to ~torola). I~LOYEES ASSOCIATION - CARILI~)N BELLS PROJECT Mr. Leonard Clark, as President of the Non-Uniformed Rmployees Association, read a letter addressed to Commissioner Schoneman advising that, in disbanding, the Association had voted to donate the amount of $6S0.S9 on hand to the proposed carillon project. Commissioner Schoneman expressed appreciation for the gift, and reported on the plans for acquiring the carillons, and installing them at the First Federal Savings ~ Loan Assoc. Building, at S00 Pacific, site of former Methodist Church; also stated that commemorative plaque would be installed and the contribution of the former Non-Uniformed Employees Associa- tion would be prominently noted thereon. PAYMF2/T OF BILLS ~otion by CommiSsioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. (March 3, 1971 - cent.) GENERAL REPORTS Con~nissioner Clark:- llas been invited by Governor Evans to be present when Vice President Agnew addresses the Legislature, tomorrow at 4:30, in the t-louse of Representatives. Con~nissioner Schoneman:- The State will plant the one-million fish this Friday, at 10:00 o'clock; basins have been prepared to bold them. Tile snow is delaying work on the parking garage and concrete work on the Washington Ave. project. Traffic will be held up on Washington Ave. during working hours to allow contractor to remove ball the pavement in preparation for constructing wall in centerline of new street. There will be enough pavement remaining to allow traffic northbound before 8:00 A.M. and after 4:30. PROPERTY FOR LFASE Commissioner Schoneman stated the City has 6-1/2 acres of land available for lease near where tlighway 16 separates from the approach to Port Orchard southbound, to Tacoma, which extends into the waterway; part of watershed lands and unused. Two firms have expressed interest in leasing the property; it has been appraised, and moves are being made to have it permanently zoned to Commercial--although, according to Planning Director, it can be leased under tlle Non-Conforming rule if done promptly, as it has been used for 10 or IS years ~mder that classification. Motion by Conmissioners Schoneman and Clark that the property be placed in position for eal~-~i'ffg, and bids advertised; also that a tentative date of March 24 be set for opening bids. Discussion followed as to the need for getting opinion from City Attorney's office re- garding zoning requirements, details of lease agreement to be included in bid call; whether to lease in one parcel or divide it; the consensus being that the time for opening bids could be extended if necessary. ~tion carried unanimously. Asst. City Attorney Sexton:- reported briefly on the various legal precedings currently being pursued. Mayor Jarstad:- Just received a message from blr. Ken Tyson recommending postponement of the opening of the golf course until Saturday, ~larch 13, on account of present weather conditions--10 A.M. GOLF COBRSE Motion by ~yor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that opening of golf course be postponed ~t------~-iT~rch 13, and that Press, Radio and general public be notified, carried unanimously. PARK PROPERTY Clerk read letter {stamped March 1, 1971) from U. S. Dept. of the Interior - Bureau of Out- door Recreation, Seattle, Wash., to Andrew Pendergast, Supt. of Parks and Recreation, ad- vising that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation has been assigned 17.6 acres at the location of the former Navy Eastpark Defense housing project, for transfer to the City of Bromerton for park and recreational use; also calling attention to Part A. Item 4, of formal applica- tion, which indicates the City agrees to assume possession of the property within 1S days of any written request from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for such action. ~tion by Mayor Jarstad that the City of Bremerton take necessary action to asst~ne possess- mn~-~-~'this property, including authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign any documents or instruments required for conveyance of this property; motion seconded by Commissioner Clark. Motion amended to authorize Mr. Pendergast to write letter of acceptance. Mayor Jarstad commended Mr. Pendergast for his work in making application for such prop- erties and following up, in addition to his many duties as Supt., Department of Parks and Recreation. Also stated that the City of Bremerton is probably one of the first agencies in the II. S. to receive lands under the new congressional law. [~tion carried unanimously, as amended. Mayor Jarstad;- Stated he had also been invited to hear Vice President Agnew at the }Buse legislative building, and would be pleased to attend. 10:45 Meetin~ recessed until the time for opening bids. (Minutes - Council Meeting - March 3, 1971 - cont.) 11:00 Meeting reconvened by b~ayor Jarstad BIDS ~ announced that it was the time and place set for opening bids on Half-ton pickup trucks for Park Dept. (2); office furniture for l~ater Dept.; wire cable for Fire Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Schoneman that bids be opened, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids: 2 Pickup Trucks Chuck Haselwood Datsun(SS0 check attached); $1,766.00 each (plus SST) $5,552.00 Motion by Mayor Jarstad anti Commissioner Clark that bid be awarded to Chuck Haselwood at~ as quoted if it meets with the specifications, carried unanimously. Office Furniture Tri-County Business Equipment Co., Inc., Bremerton, Wash. (Cashier's check for $50.00 enclosed) (plus sales tax) $515.08 Peninsula Stationers, Bremerton, Wash. (certif. check eric.) (plus sales tax) $695.09 Motion by Comnissioners Clark and Schoneman that bids on office furniture be re-~ed to Committee consisting of purchasing Agent, Chief Accountant of IVater Dept., and Council, for study and reconmendation, carried unanimously. i~ire Cable (Plus S.S.T.) Clifford of Vermont, Inc. (Cashier's check enc.): Bid A $1,540.00 Bid B 3,658.00 Bid C 3,284.00 Tele-lqire Supply Co., Inc., Lake Success, N. Y. (certif. check $50.00) 1,136.00 ~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Comissioner Schoneman that bids be referred to ~'-~-'~tee consisting of Purchasing Agent, Chief of the Fire Dept., and Coun- cil, for study and recommendation, carried unanimously. G. C. Yeadon; Sr., City Cler~ ,~eet ingAPPROVED: adj °urned'~~~!~~