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Home My WebLink About03/10/71 I~I,%RCi[ 10, 1971 ~e regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.S.T., Wednesday, ~rch 10, 1971. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, Asst. City Attorney Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of Press and Radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Louis Shultz of the Charles- ton Baptist Church. b~inutes of the previous meeting, March 3, 1971, were read and approved as read. [~PLOY~i~NTS Janet Al. anderson, Extra tielp - Police - $2.47 - effective March 8, 1971 Ethel B. Austria, Part-time Playleader - Park ~ Rec. - $2.00 - effective 5-1-71 Pamela Marie Ca[nan, Part-time Playleader - Park ~ Rec. - $3.05 - effective 3-1S-71 Arthur F. Ficarra, Patrolman 1st Year - Police - $694.00 - effective Sharon L. ttogan, Extra llelp - Clerk's Office - $2.00 - effective March 5, 1971 Nancy Lee Jorstad, Part-time Playleader - Park ~ Rec. - $2.50 - effective ~-1-71 Kris Allen Larson - Part-time Recreation Leader - Park 6 Rec. - $S.00(reciprocal)~ effect. 5-1-71 Helen F. Maroldo, Part-time Playleader - Park ~ Rec. - $3.0S - effective 5-10-71 Beverly Ann Maier, Part-time Playleader - Park ~ Rec. - $2.00 - effective 3-10-71 Kathy Lee Middleton, Part-time Playleader - Park ~ Rec. - $2.00 - effective 5-1-71 Patrick Charles ;~esthoff, Part-time Night Attendant - Park ~ Rec. - $2.80 - effective 5-4-71 Dorothy Sue Woods, Part-time Rec. Leader - Park ~ Rec. - $S.00 (reciprocal) - 3-10-71 bbtion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Clark to approve employments. Under discussion, ay~Jarstad explained that the employments indicated as "reciprocal" are for professional bridge-playing instruction being planned under the Park & Rec. Dept. programs; and if there are not enough applicants for these courses to pay these fees, there will be no such program (Bridge instruction) and no cost to the City. Motion to approve Employments carried unanimously. Oqarch 10, 1971 - cont.) CIIANGE OF PAY STATUS Janet H. Anderson, Clerk-Typist - Police - $445.00 - effective Harch 16, 1971 Robert l,. tlamrick - from 1st Yr. Ptlm. to 2nd Yr. Ptlm. - Police - from $694.00 to $725.00 effectiv~ March 9, 1971 Victoria L. Shuster, Clerk-Typist - Con~nissioner of Finance - from $445.00 to $463.00 - effective March 16, 1971 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Comnissioner Clark to approve, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk stated, as information, that Paul Bucci, 5507 Linwood Crescent, Box 1957, Langley, B.C., Canada, had presented claim of $37.50 for damages to his automobile allegedly caused by poor condition of driveway entered at 1107 lligh Avenue, Bremerton, responsibility of City crew. Copy had been sent to insurance company. RADIO SETS - POLICE Clerk presented request from Police Dept. for waiver of bids on two radio sets, amount $650.00, which could be obtained under State contract. Motion by Comnissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to waive bid call and authorize purchase of ~under State contract, carried unanimously. GUARDRAIL REPLACEMPJVrS Clerk presented general claim voucher dated 2-9-71, amount $533.14, payable to Armco Steel Corp., for guardrail acquired to replace damaged guardrails at Cambrian and Ilighway 21; and stated that, although cost of materials and installation had been recovered from the driver o£ the car causing the damage, the amount involved came within the Charter requirements for bid call--but that a surplus of materials had been put into stock. Commissioner Schoneman commented that there was only one source of supply for matching the guardrail that had been damaged. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to authorize purchase. Under discussion, Com. g~man commented that there were several other places where such damages were suffered and there should be sufficient claims to replace materials; also, that additional materials should be added to stock as it took so long to acquire same. Motion carried unanimously. EqtIIP-~t~qT TRANSFER Clerk read memo dated 3-3-71 from Street Supt., requesting that one I-6 Loader on Equipment Rental Inventory be declared surplus and transferred to the Water Supply(Rescinded 3-18-71). ~btion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve transfer of Loader. --'--'~der discussion, Commissioner Schoneman stated that this was an even exchange for a cement mixer {Minutes 2-10-71); and that, presently, only Street Dept. equipment is put in the Equipment Rental Inventory. Motion carried unanimously. ANNEXATION - WATER,tED LANDS Clerk read, as information, letter dated February 23, 1971, from the Kitsap County Boundary Review Board, advising that it had invoked jurisdiction in the matter of the proposed annexa- tion and had set a hearing date of April 1, 1971, at 7:30 P.M. in the Kitsap County Court llouse. ' OPEN SPACE TAXATION Clerk read letter dated February 24, 1971, from the Department of Revenue, State of Washington, forwarding copies of the Department's "Open Space Taxation Agreement" and calling attention particularly to the emergency rules and the instructions governing the Agreement. Attorney Sexton conmnented that their office was familiar with the procedures. Motion by Commissioner Clark and ~ayor Jarstad that the matter be referred to City Attorney's o-rfi-~, carried unanimously. SALF~ TAX P~¥ENUES Clerk read, as information, letter datedMarch 2, 1971, from the Departnmnt of Revenue, State of Iqashington regarding local Sales Tax revenues and distributions to Cities and Counties. Conmissioner Clark comnented that although the amount of distribution to the City of Bremerton from last year's receipts was correctly indicated as $375,020.72, the total disbursements actually received in the budget year totalled $283,224.1S and the rest is part of the current year. {March 10, 1971 - cont.) KITSAP LAKE INTERCEPTOR SEllER Clerk read memo dated March 8, 1971, from City Engineer advising that work performed under Schedule B ]las been completed and is acceptable; also that the Federal Water Quality Adminis- tration has advised of satisfaction of their requirements. Hotion by Comnissioners Schoneman and Clark for acceptance as recommended, carried unanimously. STATE GRANT (EFFLUENT TR~ATMI~ PLANTS AND OUTFALLS) Clerk read letter dated March 3, 1971, from the Department of Ecology, State of Washington, re state grant payment under Public Law 84-660 - Construction Grants Program, and enclosing voucher in net amount payable (first) of $47,000.00; payment at S0% of grant until receipt of O ~ M Manual, and subject to final audit by Federal authorities. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that Voucher be executed and returned as instruc- ted, carried unanimously. EASEMENT L'l-~ad memo from Engineer Parker to City Council dated March 9, 1971, presenting for approval last easement required for the Kitsap Lake Interceptor Sewer Project; grantor - Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. bbtion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to accept easement and refer to Attorney's office ~ecking and recording, carried unanimously. -Engineer Parker commented that the easement replaces one evidently lost. RIGIff-OF-WAY PETITION - BAKER Clerk read Resolution No. 1497, to set hearing date of April 7, 1971, at 10:00 A.M., in the Council Chambers, City 1~11, to consider petition of Lloyd G. and t~rriet Baker for vacation of right-of-way of a portion of 9th Street, Plat of Oyster Bay Addition to Port Orchard Navy Yard. ~btion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to adopt Resolution No. 1497, carried as }'6~s: Mayor Jarsted - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. PAYmeNT OF BILLS ~otion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by a ~ty of the Commission, carried unanimeusly. GFAIERAL REPORTS Commissioner Clark:- Will be attending in Washington, D.C., March 21 - 23, the annual Congressional-City Con- ference of the National League of Cities, with Mayors and other representatives of towns and cities of the U.S. (as a member of the Exec. Co~mittee of the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities--at their expense). Have been in touch with the Toll Bridge Authority and hope to work out an arrangement for busses crossing the bridges without stopping each time to pay tolls; possibly making a monthly payment based on average number of crossings--thus saving bookkeeping time and expense and expense of stopping and starting of busses. Greatly enjoyed the annual chili-and-oyster feed put on by the Fire Dept. Mr. Adams:- Related to the Council plans of the oil dealers to instruct their drivers and installation men to watch out for pollution of the atmosphere by undesirable smoke conditions, and to assist with recommendations as to howzcorrect the problem--without tr~ing to solicit business unless there is a breakdown of equipment. Commissioner Schoneman:- Reported on meetings with representatives of the State Highway Dept. to discuss plans for continuing the freeway between Oyster Bay and Sinclair Inlet. The one million fish planted by the State show a normal mortality rate (1S0-count yester- day); are being fed eight times a day. Recommended that further extensions of sewerage systems outside the corporate limits be withheld until plants are updated to comply with requirements of the Pollution Control Com- mission. Also stated that the Boundary Review Board is now involved in making determinations as to these extensions--which had been allowed by ordinance. Suggested facilities be placed on streets ending at the water so that boat operators might dispose of waste materials. This was discussed with Mr. Adams(from the floor). Cut-through has been made for the road, at the golf course, from the New Belfair Highway to the Old Belfair Highway. Carillon bells have to be manufactured, and a representative of one of the firms has been here and advised that tile location at the First Fedl. Savings ~ Loan Building would be a good one. Estimated cost is $15,000.00, but have set a goal of $16,000.00 to allow for maintenance and contingencies. They would be audible in Port Orchard, Silverdale and Tracyton. Attended a Navy League meeting aboard the CONSTELLATION ~bnday night. O~rch 10, 1971 - cont.) FIRE DEPT. F~UIHql'~F Clerk stated that Cotmcil, at its meeting December 2, 1970, had authorized call for bids for pumper and aerial trucks; specifications had been prepared and notice of bids will shortly appear in the newspaper, so that bids may be opened at Council meeting Thursday, April iS. NIRE FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTI~! Clerk stated that although bids had been opened last week, the specifications as drawn up did not attract the type of bid required and it was desirable to reject bids received and issue new bid call. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to reject bids received and issue call for b-~ith new specifications, carried unanimously. PAYROLL L~f~'-ffresented claim voucher for the pay period ending February 28, 1971, amount $119,224.44, signed by Auditor Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. ~lotion by Commissioner Clark and blayor 3arstad to approve payroll for the period ending ~e~f-~-ffry 28, 1971, carried unanimously. C~LF COURSE ~ayor Jarstad announced that the general opening is now set for Saturday, April 3, due to present weather conditions; but that some play will be pemitted prior to that date if weather conditions are favorable. 10:25 A.M. Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting until the time for opening bids - 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Mayor Jarstad reconvened the meeting for the opening of bids, and Clerk announced that, at that time, bids were at hand for: 2 Dump Trucks for Street Dept. 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck for Street Dept. Station ;Vagon for Street Dept. 3/4-Ton Van Truck for Fire Alarm Malntenance Division b~tion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman that bids be opened in that order, carried unanimously. BIDS ~ then opened and announced receipt of the following bids: 2 Dump Trucks Totals - Inc. SST Jim Traveller ~tors, (certif. check $884.72) ........ (2 bids) ................... $17,694.39 16,860.69 Itaselwood Buick (Bid Bond $50 to cover all items bid),... (5 bids) .............. 16,286.97 17,04S.07 17,068.17 17,434.10 18,090.87 Crawford Motors (Bid Bond 5%), ...................... (5 bids) ..................... 17,437.18 16,760.02 16,358.97 15,607.26 ' 16,372.25 Beanett Ford (Bid Bond $50 to cover all items bid--5 bids): bodies bid separately. Lowest bid, with 2 bodies, ..................................... 19,617.02 Chassis only, .................................... $16,293.77 16~476.73 16,805.12 Kluge C}~vrolet,(Certif. Check $880.13) (5 bids) ................................ 15,798.74 16,527.44 16,504.34 16,893.36 17,602.64 Motion by Con~nissioners Schonemsn and Clark that bids for t~o Dump Trucks be ~ed to Comittee for study and recon~ndation, carried unanJanously. Ilalf-ton Pickup Truck Bennett Ford, .................................................................... 2,983.85 Haselwood Buick, ................................................................. 2,702.11 Crawford~tors,(Bid Bond) .................. ~ ............... ~ .................... 2,870.70 Jim Traveller ~otors (check $145.10), ............................................ 2,901.96 Kluge Chevrolet (check $140.29) .................................................. 2,805.76 ~tion by Commissioner Schoneman andMayor Jarstad that bids for half-ton Pickup tm---~-~be referred to Committee for study and recommendation, carried unanimously. {qarch 10, 1971 - cont.) BIDS (cont.) Station l~agon Totals - Inc. SST I~nnett Ford, ...................................................................... $ 4,098.38 Crmeford ~tors (Bid Bond $200.00), ................................................ ' 3,975.86 Jim Traveller Motors (check $209.94), .............................................. 4,198.74 llaselwood Buick, 3,917.57 Motion by Commissioner Sclmneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids for Station Wagon be ~ed to Committee for study and recommendation, carried unanimously. 3/4~Ton Van Truck Bennett Ford, ...................................................................... 4,230.56 Kluge Chevrolet (check $203.55), ................................................... 4,071.03 llaselwood Buick (2 bids), ............................................... 4,064.11 ........... ( 4,484.53 Jim Traveller ~otors (check $199.30), .............................................. 3,985.97 [lotion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that bids on 3/4-Ton Van Truck be re-~t'~Fed to Committee for study and recommendation, carried unanimously. geeting adjourned at 11:25 A.M. APPROVED: r..,~.~~z~,.~. ~ G2 ~. Yegdon, Sr., City Clerk