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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/71 APRIL 21, 1971 ~e regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bromerton, ;qashington, was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.S.T., [qednesday, April 21, 1971. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Con~nis$ioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, Asst. City Attorney Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon: and Mr. Eddie Adams and representatives of Press and Radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Father Conger of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. blinutes of the previous meeting, April IS, 1971, were read and approved as amended. ~yrtle Coates - Extra Ilelp, Engineering/Planning - $2.47 - April 19, 1971. Clarence E. Darrow - Extra llelp, l~ater Supply - $2.38 - effective 4-21-71 Robert G. Peck - Patrolman 1st Year - Police - $694.00 - effect. Billy Porter - Park ~ Rec. - Maintenanceman and Groundskeeper - $550.00 - 4-26-71 Leslie Clifford Smith - ~taintenanceman Groundskeeper, Park ~ Rec. - $550.00 - 4-26-71 btotion by Commissioner~ Schoneman and Clark to approve employments, carried unanimously. {~layor Jarstad being absent briefly for ribbon-cutting ceremony--Sears) (April 21, 1971 - cont.) CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Richard Forrester - from I.D. Officer to Patrolman, Police - from $809.00 to $795.00 - effective 4-16-71 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve Change of Pay Status, Carried unanimously. PAYROLL L'~T-~resented payroll voucher for period ending April 15, 1971, amount $103,697.97, signed by Auditor tlarold E. Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DA~,~GES Clerk presented as information claim for damages from Irving Holder, 720 Seventh St., Bremerton, for injuries allegedly sustained while walking through the alley beside City ltall when construction work was being done--total sum of $800.00. Clerk stated tlmt the contractor had given the City a "lbld llarmless" clause and claimant's attorney was taking the matter up with contractor (Strom Construction Company, Tacoma); also that claim would be referred to our insurance company. I~TI~NT FUND Clerk presented City of Bremerton Employees' Retirement Fund list for the month of April 1971, gross amount $2,613.1S. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve Retirement payments for the month o-~-A-~il, carried unanimously. PURCI~SE OF COUNTY TRUCK Clerk read letter dated April 16, 1971, from Kitsap County Engineering Dept., advising that the County had accepted City's bid of $S,710 + Sales Tax for a 1967 Ford Truck, which would be delivered when they received their new truck. Clerk stated that the truck had been examined by City Garage General Foreman and was found to be in good condition. ~otion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to authorize purchase of County Truck, car- r~e~animously. BID ~VARI} - B.REAKER Clerk read memo dated April 20, 1971, from Water Supt. IMmble to Commissioner Schoneman advising that Ilomelite pavement breaker had been tested and found satisfactory, and recormnending award of bid to Ilomelite Company (only bidder). Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to award bid on pavement breaker to l~melite L~'-mpany, carried unanimously. BID CALL - SE~ER PIPE ANDMATERIALS Clerk read memo dated April 20, 1971, from Water Supt. lhamble to Commissioner Schoneman, requesting authorization to call for bids for approximately 260 feet of 36-inch concrete sewer pipe required for relocation of supply line that will cross S R 3 at "~' Street due to State ttighway construction; City to be reimbursed by State for the relocation. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to authorize call for bids, carried unanimously. Clerk read memo dated April 20, 1971, from Engineer Parker to Commissioner Schoneman, re- questing permission to call for bids on material for Kean Street Sewers (First Street to Nerner Road). Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve call for bids. ~mmissioner Schoneman explained that the area had been building up more rapidly than was at first anticipated and this was an approved arterial which will also be built sooner than originally expected. b~tion carried unanimously. UAB FUNDING - NAVAL AVENUE ($85.S00.00) Cl'erk read letter dated April 13, 1971, from the Urban Arterial Board to City Clerk ad= vising that an additional funding capacity exists(due to changes in the scheduled demand for funds and a reduction in interest rates on urban arterial bonds) and suggesting that the City of Bremerton submit a prospectus for the Naval Avenue project contained in its 1970 Six-Year Construction program; also requesting that prospectus be received not later than May 7, 1971. Motion By Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that prospectus be prepared and submitted ~8~-~ding. Commissioner Schonenmn cor~nented that, some years ago, property owners in the area wanted an improvement in the area of the cemetery but could not bear the cost. Now, under the arterial system, 90% of tim cost will come from State gas=tax revenues. 5btion carried unanimeusly. (April 21, 1971) PROCI~'C'IAT IONS "Sprin~ Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Week" (Ma}, 1 - 7~ 1971) Clerk read Proclamation signed by Mayor Jarstad urging citizens to take part in this co~nunity-wide endeavor. Also read statement from the Fire Dept. supporting the campaign anti stating there would be special pick-ups by the Street Dept., and that the Fire Dept. would conduct school contests for the Firemen's Youth Achievement Award Trophy and free shows offered by the Admiral Theatre. "Youth Weei~'~Week Beginning ~}, 1~ 1971) Clerk read Proclamation signed by bfayor Jarstad stating that the Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks has designated the week as "Youth Week" to honor America's Junior Citizens for their accomplishments and to give fitting recognition of their services to co~nunity, state, and nation; and urging all departments of government, civic, fraternal and patriotic groups and 'citizens generally, to participate wholeheartedly in its observ- ance. Attached was letter to Mayor Jarstad from Louis O. Mentor, Exalted Ruler, B.P.O.E. #1181 {Bremerton Lodge) outlining special events and ceremonies that will be beneficial to tile youth of the community. GRANTS - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES Clerk read letter dated April 9, 1971, from the Department of Ecology to Mayor and Coun- cil stating that the City's application for financial assistance has received a priority grant of $62,000 from the State of Washington; also that it has certified the project to the Federal Water Quality Administration and a construction grant will be received from that Agency. Clerk also read from the accompanying OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE f'~c~ment. Motion by Co~issioners Clark and Schoneman that Agreement be accepted and that the Mayor ~---'d~ty Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Commissioner Schoneman co~ented that the total project cost is estimated at $418,799 rather than the $413,400 indicated in the documents; and that the Federal and State fund- ing amounts to approximately 48%. Motion carried unanimously. TOPICS STUDY Clerk read memo dated April 14, 1971, from 'Engineer Parker to Commissioner Schoneman, recomnending that the TOPICS study prepared by Redford Engineers be accepted by the City Council. ~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to accept the study. Co~missioner Schoneman mentioned the various City agencies involved in getting the information together for the study; stated it has been reviewed by the Bureau of Public Roads, and that Bremerton in the second City in the State to have received approval for the Federal and State monies that will allow proceding with the projects, including: correction at various hazardous intersections, lighting of Kitsap Way, Sth-laning at §th St. and Warren. Commissioner Clark conmented that it is to the great credit of tile Public Works Dept. and the City in general that the City has moved so rapidly on this project. Motion carried unanimously. ANNEXATION - FIRE DISTRICT #7 Clerk read memo dated April 19, 1971, from Engineer Parker to Commissioner Schoneman, stating he could see no reason why the City should object to the proposed annexation. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Schoneman that the Boundary Review Board be advised the L~as no objection to the proposed annexation. Commissioner Schoneman explained that this has nothing to do with the proposed annexa- tion of the watershed area, but the Fire District #7 proposes to take jurisdiction-- for fire protection--over what happens to a portion of the watershed land. Motion carried unanimously. WATEP~MA IN AU~ DRI ZATION Clerk read memo from Supt. Ik~mble to Con~tissioner Schoneman requesting authorization to proceed with installation of approximately 1820 feet of watermain to serve an area south of Sylvan $~ay, approximate cost $6,000.00(force account). Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to authorize construction.~ ----'~mmissioner Schoneman commented that this installation would afford an opportunity for development of that whole area; that a petition for annexation is now being carried; also, that the cost of construction would be picked up by the users. Motion carried unanimously. (b~yor Jarstad returned to the Council meeting) (April 21, 1971 - cont.) VACATION - FORD AVI.~NUE (Omaits/Jensen et al) Clerk read Resolution No. 1501, setting hearing date of May 12, 1971, at 10:00 A.M., P.D.T., in the Council Chambers of City (hall, Bremerton, on the proposed vacation of a portion of Ford Avenue described in the Resolution. ~lotion by Co~missioners Clark and Schoneman for adoption of Resolution #1S01, setting eah-d'~fi'ff~ date, carried unanimously. APPLICATION FOR OUTSIDE UTILITY Clerk presented Application from Mildred Brown, 2603 tlolman, for Outside Utility Connec- tion on property at 2003 N. Lake ~/ay (No Agreement accompanied Application). Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that Application be approved subject to co~--~'~l-dtion of the Agreement. I';ngineer Parker congnented that the Agreement form had apparently been mislaid but applicant has indicated they would sign Agreement and it was expected in the mail today. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman stated that an Application for Outside Utility was at hand from Phillip R. Sewell, 1201 P/arren, for a connection to a property near the Kitsap Lake Inter- ceptor sewer; but that Mr. Sewell had deleted certain portions of the Agreement. Mr. Sewell, being present, discussed the matter with the members of the Council, and was advised that the Ordinance did not allow for exempting any applicant from these provis- ions, which they believed were for the benefit of the community as a whole. ~totion by Conmissioners Schoneman and Clark that Application be referred back to applicant oY~-ff proper execution, carried unanimously. BAKER REZONE Mayor Jarstad stated that, at the last Council.meeting, a hearing was held on the proposed rezone and there were no protests; also that the motion {ad;opted) was to close hearing and present a decision at this meeting. However, he added, he believed there were people present who would like to make comments and Council was always willing to receive expres- sions regarding matters before the Conncil--and invited anyone to speak to the matter. Planning Director and Commissioner Schoneman outlined the area on maps, and ques- tions were asked by several in the audience. Some claimed they had not been notified of the hearing. Mayor Jarstad stated that, in their cases, publication in the newspaper; and posting of the property and posting in two public places in the City was accomplished. Mrs. Aaberg stated her property was within 2S0 feet of the property proposed for reclassification. City Clerk consulted a list of property owners living within 250 feet and stated there were ten property owners who had not received specific notices as re- quired by Ordinance No. 1792. After further reference to the Ordinance, Attorney Sexton expressed the opinion that property owners within 2S0 feet of the property should have been notified of the hearing before Council, following the same procedures as for hearings before the Planning Commis- sion. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that hearing be re-set and appropriate notices sent out, carried unanimously. OPENING OF BIDS ~ayor Jarstad annonnced that it was time for opening of bids as scheduled. ~lotion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that bids be opened in the order indicated ~ A~.enda, carried unanimously. Clerk then opened the following bids: 3/4-Ton Van for Fire Alarm Div. (inc. SST) Bennett Ford {Manager's check enclosed), ...................................... $4,207.21 llaselwood Buick-Pontiac (Bid Bond enclosed) (two bids) ....................... 4,376.43 ...... (same bond) , ......................................... 4,239.52 Kluge L~evrolet (Check enclosed), ............................................ 4,057.38 ~totion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that bids be referred to proper lT~-i~tee for study and recommendation as to award, carried unanimously. Dump Truck for 1rater Dept. (Inc.SST) Bennett Ford {Manager's check - as above), .................................... $9,612.54 Crawford Motors (Cashier's Check), ............................................ 8,7S4.96 llaselwood Buick-Pontiac (Bid Bond-as above), .................................. 8,927.8S Kluge Chevrolet {Manager's Check enclosed) (three bids), ..................... 8,546.01 .... {same check covering), ........................................ 8,449.96 .... {same check covering), ......................... ? ............... 8,837.41 blotion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that bids be referred to Commit- tee-~-~r study and recommendation as to award at next Council meeting, carried unanimously. Portable Firefi~htin~ Tank Unit (Inc. SST) Western Fire Equipment Co. (Cashier's check enclosed), ....................... $ 8S0.$0 B IV Corp. (Manager's Check enclosed) (two bids), ............................ 690.50 ...... (same check covering) .............................................. 790.25 Motion by Commissioners Scheneman and Clark that bids be referred to Committee ~6~--~udy and reco~ndation as to award of bid, carried unanimously. (April 21, 1971 - cont.) ORDINANCE - VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES Clerk read AN ORDINANCE regulating prosecutions for violation of City ordinances, pro- viding penalties, and repealing all inconsistent ordinances. ~tion by blayor Jarstad and Cormnissioner Clark for approval of Ordinance. Commissioner ~and Attorney Sexton commented regarding the simplifying and modernizing of procedures this ordinance would provide. Motion carried unanimously. SB~R LINE 'ILELOCATION - ACROSS S R 3 Clerk presented copy of permit and specifications from State Iiighway Commission, for constructing, operating and maintaining a sanitary sewer line across S R 3 (Sinclair Inlet to Oyster Bay)--relocation necessitated by construction of State highway, and stated that approval was needed for signing permit and that a $1,000 surety bond was also required. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman that permit be signed and surety bond ob- i, carried unanimously. WATER SYSTh~RELOCATION Clerk read, as information, letter from State tlighway Commission regarding preliminary cost estimates transmitted for installation of 24-inchwater line through the "K-Werner" Interchange area, authorizing beginning preparation of the design and agreement plans, and suggesting a meeting prior to submission of final data so that any unnecessary data can be eliminated. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by CommissiOners Clark and Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. GF~NERAL REPORTS Coa~nissioner Schoneman:- Read letter from Norseland ~dular Buildings, Inc., Kitsap County Airport, urgently requesting a site at the Gorst tidelands property for a display location. State has turned down the golf-course road because of entry onto the highway. Public l~orks will soon have a boat, to be known as the Utility Boat-=which will be acquired a! no cost--to be used in connection with the Department's responsibilities regarding the bridges and pressure line around the bridge. This was a lifeboat off one of the ships. ~yor Jarstad:- The City did not get credit in the Federal census for the headcount on ships, but State favors it. On request by Puget Sound Governmental Conference to appoint two persons to serve on a Citizens Advisory Committee, contacted Mr. ~. Farsje and Ross ~erner, and both agreed to serve. Expressed pleasure that School Levy passed. Commented on the financial situation of Los Angeles and the problems created when a State government grants considerations to employees at subgovernmental levels and puts the "squeeze" on local administrations to come up with ~he money.. Advised that, in tribute to the late Harvey Leach, his name will be given to the Library building in appropriate ceremonies. Both Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman co,~,ented on Mr. Leach's fine personal library and his knowledge of its con- tents. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 A.M. G. C. Y~don, Sr., City Clerk Approved: