HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/71 APRIL 7, 1971
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bromerton, Washington, was held
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.S.T., Wednesday, April 7. Attending
were: blayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Schoneman, Asst. City Attorney Sexton,
City Clerk Yeadon; and representatives of Press and Radio. (Commissioner Clark was ab-
sent, attending a funeral).
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Floyd Evers of the
Alliance Church.
Minutes of the previous meeting, March 31, 1971, were read and approved as amended.
EblPLOYMENTS
Jeanieve M. Camacho - Extra Labor, Park ~ Rec. - $1.75 - effective 4-12-71.
Charles ~/illiam llair - Maint'man and Groundskeeper, Park [ Rec. - $$5 0.00 - effect. 4-8-71
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve employments, carried unani-
mu---amy.
ORANGE OF PAY STATUS
Waiter F. Coppinger - F'fighter 3rd yr. to 4th yr. - from $758.00 to $795.00 - effec-
tive April 1, 1971.
Dennis Plt~nb - from Detective to Sgt. - from $845.S0 + $5.00 to $883.00 + $$.00 effec-
tive 4-16-71
Avis L. Ro~che - Extra IMlp, Treasurer's office - from $2.33 to $2.47 - effective 3-16-71.
Jack ii. Stodden - from F'fighter 2nd yr. to 3rd yr. - from $723.00 to $758.00 -
retroactive to March 10, 1971.
~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman for approval carried unanimously.
PAYROLL
L'I~-~resented payroll voucher for pay period ending March $1, 1971, amount $130,837.74,
signed by Auditor Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve payroll voucher for
~ ending $-31-71, carried unanimously.
TAXI DRIVER LICENSE
Clerk presented application of Garth Alan Olson, 2601 E. 17th St., Bremerton, for Taxi-
cab Driver License, notarized Nov. 2, 1970, with required affidavits as to character,
and approved by Capt. Lively.
~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve issuance of taxicab
r~ license, carried unanimously.
M~TFRESSES AND SPRINGS - FIRE DEPT.
Clerk read memo dated April 1, 1971, from Fire Chief ttoltine requesting authorization
to call for bids for 15 box springs and 9 mattresses for the Fire Dept.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize call for bids, carried
unanimeus ly.
WAIVER OF BIDS - PARKING METERS
Clerk presented request from Commissioner of Finance to waive call for bids on traffic
meter equipment for Craven Center parking lot: 12 duplex housings and 77 sets of
miscellaneous parts required to convert mechanisms to DIME-QUARTER-TEN-HOUR OPERATION,
remainder of equipment required to be fumished from stock on hand--total $2,283.78;
estimated that to purchase new equipment to serve this purpose would cost $8,375.00.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to waive bid call, carried unani-
SURPLUS EqUIPMENT--MIX PLANT
Clerk read memo dated April 6, 1971, from Street Supt. Mottinger to Commissioner
Schoneman requesting that one 1938 tBt Asphalt Mix Plant(Batch) located at City Gravel
Pit be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City.
b~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to declare surplus (Equipment
!~Acct.). Cv, missioner Schoneman conmented that the equipment has not been used
for a m~ber of years and is deteriorating.
b~tion carried unanimously.
(April 7, 1971 - cont.)
BIDS - WATERWORKS MATERIALS
Clerk read memo dated April 6, 1971, from Water Supt. Humble, reporting for Review
Cormmittee on bids opened March 31, and recor~nendin~ awards as follows:
Schedule I - Iron Pipe - to U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. (low bidder)
Schedule II - Asb. Cement Pipe, to Pacific Water Works Supply (low bidder)
(NOTE: Schedules I and II awarded on basis of unit prices only--firmprices
for year 1971, as total requirement not yet known)
Schedule III - C.I. Fittings:
24" sizes, to H. D. Fowler Co. (low bidder) ......................... $3,818.75
Ail smaller sizes, to Western Utilities (low bidder), ............... 5,18S.79
Schedule IV - Repair Sleeves, to Western Utilities {iow bidder), ........ 438.72
Schedule V - Gate Valves, Western Utilities(Grinnel Co., iow bidder,
requested bid be withdrawn because of an error in calculating the
quoted prices) .................... i ................................. 5,063.38
Schedule VI - Butterfly valves, to Western Utilities(low bidder), ....... 3,642.2S
Schedule VII - Tapping Sleeve/Valve combinations, Western Utilities;
(Fowler Co. low bidder on M~H products, but does not meet specs.
or delivery requirements),. ........................................ 2,321.80
Schedule VIII - Hydrants, to Fowler Col (although Western Utilities was Iow bidder
on so-called "Wet-top" hydrants, Fowler Co. meet specs, requiring
"Dry-Tops."), ...................................................... 2,516.55
Schedule IX - Steel Fittings, to Western Utilities (low bidder), ....... 1,848.27
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be awarded to low
~-i-d~s meetingspecifications, as recommended by Review Committee; and
that Grinnel Co. be authorized to withdraw bid on Schedule V because of
~rror in calculating quoted prices; carried unanimously.
SEDAN FOR ENG. DEPT.
Clerk read ~mo dated April 7, 1971, from Engineer Parker to City Council, reporting
for Review Committee, that it reco~nds acceptance of bid of CrawfordMators--low
bidder on 4-door sedan.
b~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bid on 4-Door Sedan for
'ng~ering l~pt. be awarded to CrawfordMotors, Bromerton, carried unanimously.
BIDS--DL~4P TRUCK
Clerk stated that it was his recommendation, as well as that of Supt. Pendergast,
that bid on 1-Ton Dump Truck for the Park Department be awarded to I~selwood Buick-
Pontiac Co., the lowest bidder meeting the specifications, amount $4,348.12 less
$200.00 trade-in; net $4,148.12.
~btion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award bid on 1971 Dump Truck
~elwood Buick-Pontiac Co., carried unanimously.
CABLE - FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE
Clerk recommended that bid be awarded to Anixter-Telewire of Lake Success, N. Y.,
total amount $1239.00; and stated that although one other bid was slightly lower, it
offered quotations only and did not offer a firm contract for prices at time of
delivery.
~btion byMayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to award bid on Cable to Anixter-
T~re, carried unanimously.
KITSAP LAKE PARK PROPERTY
Clerk read, as information, letter dated 4-2-71 from State of Washington Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation, advising project is now under review; also that
retroactive acquisitions are not eligible for matching assistance.
EASTPARK PROPERTY
Clerk stated that copy of QUITCLAIM DEED had been received from the Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation of the U. S. Dept. of the Interior, acceptance signed by Mayor Jarstad and
Supt. Pendergast, finalizing transfer to the City of Bremerton of approximately
17.6 acres of land at the Eastpark Naval Housing site.
LETrER - LANDSCAPING AND C./~ILLON BELLS
Clerk read letter from Ardith Phelps, 920 Ash Place, dated March 29, 1971, advocating
more landscaping in the City and expresing thanks for the plans for the bells
(April 7, 1971 - cont.)
EXT-ENSION OF TIME - WAStt. AVE. PROJECT
Clerk read Memo dated 4-5-71 from :Engineer Parker to Commissioner Schoneman, and let-
ter dated 3-30-71 from Redford Engineers to Engineer Parker, recommending extension
of eighteen days on contract as requested by Del Guzzi; this 18-day extension to in-
clude previous four-day extension granted. Request was supported by Del Guzzi with
schedule of days worked and delays due to adverse weather conditions.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that extension of 18 days be granted
on~ Guzzi contract, carried unanimously.
TAMPING MACIIINE - L.I.D. #310
Clerk read memo dated April 7, 1971, from Engineer Parker to Commissioner Schoneman,
recommending using a mechanical tamping machine, available from Coulee Construction
Co., which would afford better and faster compaction of sewer ditches with less dis-
turbance to residents; covered by Coulee Construction Co. Change Order #1 -- net
decrease $100.00.
~y Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve Change Order for use of
mec-~ical tamper, carried unanimously.
DRAINAGE CORRECTION - FOR STATE
Clerk read proposed agreement from the State flighway Commission covering work done by
City forces, for the State, to correct--as soon as possible--a serious drainage prob-
lem at Callow Ave. and Burwell St., responsibility of the State. Agreement included
provision to pay City the estimated sum of $3,36S.00.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve agreement, carried unani-
IDG LEASH LAW ~INITIATIVE ~'~ASI~,E NO. 4
Clerk read Resolution No. 1499, providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City at a special election to be held therein on June 1, 1971, of a Proposition
defining certain dogs as a nuisance and providing for their impounding and elimina-
tion and providing penalties for violations of the Law.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Resolution No. 1499.
-----U~der discussion, Mayor Jarstad stated that this is the result of an Initiative
petition; that Council had some very serious questions regarding the proposed law, as
did the ltumane Society; and as Council therefore took no action on the Initiative
Moasure, it was required by statute to submit the matter to referendum at time of
first election set by County Auditor--whichwould be. June 1, at time set for election
on proposed County Charter.
Metion to adopt Resolution No. 1499 carried unanimously.
PROCLAmaTION - LAW DAY USA
Clerk read MAYORAL PROCLAMATION stating that the first of May will be celebrated
throughout America as LAW DAY USA; it has been set aside by Joint Resolution of Congress
and by Presidential proclamation to remind every American that our freedom and safety
depend upon adherence to the rule of law; that Saturday, May 1, 1971, is proclaimed
as LAW L~Y USA in the City of Bremerton.
10:00 A.M.
I~[HARING = LLOYD BAKER
Clerk announced it was the time and place set for hearing on petition of Lloyd G.
Baker for vacation of right-of-way of a Portion of 9th Street as recorded in plat of
Oyster Bay Addition to Port Orchard Navy Yard.
~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Co,,D~issioner Schoneman that hearing be opened on petition
or--cation of right-of-way presented by Lloyd G. Baker, carried unanimously.
Clerk stated that notices had been posted as required by law, and presented affi-
davit of said posting. Then read letter from Planning Commission dated February 26,
1971, to Mayor and Council, advising that Commission reconraended concurrence with
request for vacation.
Planning Director reviewed the area on the map and pointed out that because of
topographic conditions, it is not feasible to open the subject right-of-way for use as
a street, and recommended that request be granted; no easements involved.
Mayor Jarstad invited anyone to ask questions or to speak for or against the reques-
ted vacation; there was none.
Motion by ~tayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that requested vacation be granted
an--~cessary ordinance prepared, carried unanimously.
Hearing closed.
(April 7, 1971 - cont.)
PLAT OF VUE ~ESTADDITION
Clerk presented, for further consideration by Council, request for approval preliminary
Plat of Vue Nest Addition submitted by Gene Bloom, which matter had been referred to
City Attorney (Council 3-24-71) for an opinion as to the need for a public hearing.
Property located between Clemens-Riddell-Almira-Petersville Rd.
Attorney Sexton stated that the Law required only that a public hearing be held--
which has already been convened(Planning Commission).
Commissioner Schoneman commented that the developers had previously requested plat
approval for only four lots, which Council approved, and now evidently had the ability
to move on the entire plat; also that it was a very appropriate location.
~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve preliminary Plat of Vue
IT~'-fddition, carried unanimously.
V I P's INC - REZONE APPLICATION
Clerk presented for further consideration by Council, application to rezone from R-1
to B-2, for a two-story office building, property at approximately National Ave. and
Kitsap IVay; and stated that Planning Commission had recommended approval; that Coun-
cil had held a hearing on the proposed rezone(August 2S, 1970) and voted to defer the
matter for a meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss contract rezoning and
Land-Use Restrictions suggested by Planning Commission, and render a decision.
Clerk added that Mr. Gilman has now requested reactivation of this matter and has
stated there is no objection to the Land-Use restrictions.
~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve rezone as presented by
Pl--~--fng Commission.
Mr. Green of Gilman 6 Green, Architects (present at meeting), objected to the pro-
vision in Item No. 8 of the Declaration of Land Use Restrictions, which provided that
the restrictions and obligations imposed may be enforced by property owners adjacent
to said property and lying within 250 feet of the boundaries.
Discussion followed regarding the matter of involving said property owners in the
enforcing of the contract restrictions and obligations, since the City would enforce
violations to the best interests of all property owners.
Motion amended by Commissioner Schoneman to delete reference, in Item #8, to "property
owners ....... within ZS0 feet."
Motion as amended, carried unanimously.
SALE OF LAND - TO STATE
Commissioner $choneman stated that the State ttighway Dept, wanted to buy some City-
owned land at Sewage Plant No, 2, Charleston Beach, for highway purposes, and had al-
ready submitted their appraisal value,
~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the City engage Mr. Jenks
~'d-to make an appraisal of the property, to establish a basis for evaluating, car-
ried unanimously.
SURPLUS GARAGE PROPERTY
Commissioner Schoneman stated that there was a small concrete garage left over after
streetwidening at Burwell and Olympic, and a neighbor was interested in buying it;
also that it was too small for the large, modern cars, and it also served as a retain-
ing wall which would have to be replaced if garage were removed.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that garage and property be de-
~ surplus, carried unanimously.
GENERAL REPORTS
Commissioner Schoneman:-
Read copy of statement made regarding Senate Bill #524, at Olympia on April
recommending that the UAB program be extended through the next biennium in order that
additional arterials throughout the urban areas of the State may be improved, Report
stated that the City of Bremerton has had nine projects funded since the inception of
the program, representing a total project cost of $2,94S,820, of which 10% was funded
by the City, and the construction or improvement of seven additional arterials contem-
plated under the Six Year Arterial Construction Program during 1971-75 could only be
undertaken if the UAB program of matching monies (1/25 gas tax) was available during
the next biennium.
Washington Ave. project beginning to show the type of two-level street that will
result, affording easier access to driveways.
Receiving a "normal" number of calls regarding dust conditions, street closures,
etc., caused by both Kitsap Lake and Constitution Ave. sewer projects, which are in
full swing.
(April 7, 1971 - cont.)
The CAT has been moved in to the golf course for the new clubhouse excavation.
The annual YARD TRASIt CLEANUP will be May 1 - 7, and all may call the Street
Dept. This will be only for leaves,brush, grass, etc.; not garbage, beds or other
"bard" trash. This is organized with the Fire Dept.
Nill comment on meetings attended at the Boundary Review Board later, when com-
pleted.
Asst. City Attorney Sexton:-
Reported on progress of B[frLER CONSTRUCTION vs. CITY OF BRH~RTON; was involved
at Seattle, yesterday, for about thirteen hours with depositions. Appears there may
be 2,000 pages of depositions required. Trial set for June.
Mayor Jarstad:-
The golf-course opening was a fine affair.
The irrigation system for the lgarren Avenue beautification project is all in and
plantings will get under way this coming week.
Total Fire calls for the month of March - 47; estimate of building loss $11,019.30;
contents $3,S1S.7S(department report sent to each Commissioner).
bmr yesterday withMayor Uhlman and Mayor Anderson as part of a committee to screen
applications for new Director for the Puget Sound Governmental Conference--many appli-
cations received.
Commented on attending meeting last night of the North Perry Nater District (Com-
missioner Schoneman was attending hearings in Olympia). Explained that the City of
Bremerton was in no way responsible for their rate increases--whichwere due to their
expansion into Illahee and Gilbertgon; that the City did not assume their liabilities
on homes annexed as there were no offsetting assets. Added that the home owners under-
stood this.
PAY~{ENT OF BILLS
~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been ap-
~ by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously.
~{eeting adjourned at 10:S0 A.M.
APPROVED
G. C. Yea~on, Sr., City Clerk