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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/71 JUNE 2, 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.M., P.D.T., Wednesday, June 2, 1971. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of Press and Radio. ~eeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Mayor Jarstad. Minutes of the previous meeting, May 26, 1971, were read and approved. Mayor Jarstad welcomed four girls in the audience who were going to participate in the GIRLS' STATE, at Ellensburg (sponsored by the American Legion), where they will take part in procedures simulating State, County and Municipal governments: "running for office," and acting as if in office if elected; or acting in other capacities. The girls were: Debbie Leard, West tligh School Sally Nickelson, West High School Dorothy Lombard, West ltigh School Pat Fernan, Central Kitsap High School Members of the Council, Attorney lqalgren and City Clerk, spoke to the girls briefly regard- ing the City government and their particular functions. CIIANGE OF PAY STATUS Walter Alloway - from Helper to Equipment Operator, Street Dept. - from $5.75 to $3.82 - effective June 1, 1971. Iris A. Bellamy - Clerk-Typist, Treasurer's office - from part-time to regular - $445.00 -effective June 1, 1971. Richard Allen ~ontague - llelper, Street Dept. - from $2.73 to $5.25 - effective 6-1-71. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve, carried unanimously. SEPARATION William Bissell - Part-Time Leader(Music Director), Parks fi Rec. - effective May 26, 1971. ~otion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. ~LOY~NTS Neal A. Gresley - Lifeguard and Maint. Man, Memorial Pool, Parks ~ Rec. - $1.84 - effec- tive June 12, 1971. Dennis D. Merin - Extra Labor, Parks and Rec. - $2.00 - effective June 7, 1971. Gary D. b~all - Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation - $2.00 - effective June 12, 1971. Richard E. Norton- Part-Time Leader{Music Director), Parks and Recreation- $75.00- effective June 1, 1971. John Arleigh Wilkins - Fire Fighter 1st Yr. - $694.00 - effective June 3, 1971. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve, carried unanimously. (June 2, 1971 - cont.) AWARD OF BIDS Clerk read le'tter dated May 28, 1971, from Fire Chief tloltine to Mayor and Council, recommending award of bid on Generator to Fremont Electric, low bidder--meeting all specifications. Motion by Co~missioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. Clerk reported that the Police Dept. had studied the one bid received on a three-wheel vehicle for Parking Meter Maintenance: Sunset Northwest, Bellevue, lqashington, on one CUSIi~N vehicle - $2,245.69, including trade-in allowance, State sales' tax, and three op- tions (front and rear bumpers, and rub-rail set); and recommended awarding bid to Sunset Northwest. b~otion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve award of bid, carried unanimously. BID CALL ~Accounting Machine) Clerk read memo to City Council dated June 1, 1971, recommending approval of bid call for the purchase of a new accounting machine and system of progranming, and forms, for use in the City Clerk's Office; and that the present accounting machine be approved for trade or surplus sale( to be paid out of Cumulative Reserve for General ~unicipal Purposes). ~btion by Co~raissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids, carried unanimously. JACK FOR BAC~IDE Clerk read memo dated June 2, 1971, from Supt. ttumble to Coranissioner Schoneman requesting authority to waive bid call and purchase a jack attachment for the backhoe{one supplier), advising that they had had a demonstration of the capability of the attachment and that it would pay for itself in a very short time; also that the cost would be almost entirely covered by unused portion of amount budgeted for original purchase of backhoe. Motion by Co~missioners Schoneman and Clark to approve, carried unanimously. PARKING TICKETS AND KEY CARDS Clerk requested that bid call be waived and authority granted to purchase 100,000 two- part parking tickets(Foster-Bray, Inc.) and 100 monthly key cards for the new parking facility; total slightly over $ $00.00--as recommended by contractor (sole source of supply for tickets for particular machine involved). Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. IqAT -ER SUPPLIES Clerk read letter dated May 25, 1971, from Division of Health--Dept. of Social and [~alth Services to Mayor and Commissioners, explaining new standards to be applied to the quality of water supply (Rules and Regulations acco~panied letter); acknewledgment requested within sixty days indicating concurrence with requirements. Commissioner Schoneman spoke particularly to those in the audience, and advised that Bremerton has one of the best water sources in the Northwest; the water does not have to be treated; there is an ample supply, under complete control of the City; it is required by law to put some chlorine in the water--although there is no fluoridation; and the regula- tions referred to pertain chiefly to other municipalities. Commissioner Clark commented that the letter speaks very well for the City's argument in recent hearings before the Boundary Review Board on annexation of the City-owned water- shed lands. ~fotion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that the matter be referred to Commissioner ~B-d-~man for necessary action, carried unanimously. WATERFRONT DEVELOI~ Clerk read letter dated blay 27, 1971, from the Port of Bremerton to Mayor Jarstad, advising that the Board of Commissioners had authorized the Port of Bremerton to cooperate fully with the City in development of further studies concerning the proposed waterfront develop- ment, and requesting advice as to with whom they should work (in the City) in preparing for feasibility studies. Letter quoted the actual motion adopted by the Board of Comnissioners, which stated (in part), "The Port of Bremerton to pay only the proportionate share of the costs related to the marina portion of the project if it is decided to proceed with an award for the feasibility studies." Motion by MayOr Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that a meeting be scheduled with the Board o~issioners of the Port of Bremerton as soon as possible, to discuss a joint pro- posal for letting contracts for possible feasibility studies of the marina development, carried unanimously. (June 2, 1971 - cont.) OMAITS/JENSEN - VACATION Clerk read (second reading) Ordinance No. 29S3, AN ORDINANCE to vacate a certain portion of Ford Avenue in Port Orchard Land Conpany's First Addition. Motion ~s..by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark for passage of Ordinance No. 2953, carried as Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes: Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. REZONE I '~ikRINGS Clerk stated: -- The Planning Commission reco~nended hearings be held on five rezone petitions: I[arlow Burks Co. Spaeth Transfer Inc. Thos. ~ Nina Christensen ~4arie Gossett, Donald & Ardith Hipps James Skirving -- That Mr. Burks had requested his hearing be held late in July. -- That few objections to the other four petitions had been presented at hearings of the Planning Commission and they might be considered at one meeting. Discussion followed as to the best time to hold hearings, and Co,missioner Clark men- tioned that a convention of the Association of Washington Cities would be held in June. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that hearings on Spaeth, Christensen, ~'~t/llipps and Skirving be held on June 16; and the Burks hearing be held on July 14, 1971, carried unanimously. PAYMF~VF OF BILLS Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. GENERAl. REPORTS Commissioner Clark:- Co~nented on the turn-out and outcome regarding yesterday's election, and mentioned-- for the visitors in the audience, that none of the ntmicipal officers is elected on a partisan basis. Was happy that the "Dog Leash" law did not pass; that it would have been a "horrible" law, although the turn-out indicated some concern with reference to the pres- ent law. Reviewed briefly the results of the trial operation of bus service in the Kitsap Lake area, and stated it is apparent it will not be continued after the 30-day experimental period. Commissioner Schoneman:- City now has use of the paving machine and will co~plete paving on Sylvan Way, then will do Pine Road--eventually down to Sheridan. Sewer separation continuing at a rapid pace on the arterial at Kean Street. Auto dealers have approved financing of separation on Niles Ave.--not on arterial. Puget Power has indicated luminaires will be installed, and activated, on Kitsap Way in approximately three weeks. The salmon plant was very successful; mortality rate was very low, and it was calcu- lated that about 999,000 fish were released into the salt water. Logging operations continuing on the watershed. Fifty-two loads of logs were delivered in the last tm weeks, and check in the amount of $7,926 was transmitted to City Treasurer; it is estimated receipts for the year will be approximately $40,000.00. Building permits showing a good trend. There is an estimated $331,000 of new construc- tion in process throughout the City, the largest single job being addition to THE tMnARTH- S~ONE -- $200,000. Mayor Jarstad:- Stated the City has been without an Assistant Planning Director for about a month and, if there is no objection, the position will be advertised. Reported that the term of Doctor Charles Busek on the Civil Service Commission ex- pired the end of May; that he had talked to Doctor Busek, and he would be willing to serve again. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that Doctor Busek be appointed for ano-~r term on the Civil Service Comnission, carried unanimously. OPEN bEETING Mr. Adams:- Referring to Council action May 26, 1971, re pumping installations at Sinclair tleights; inquired, for his own education, why the City was put to this expense when interference of water service was caused by State highway construction. Commissioner Schonaman explained that this is the way their statute is written, and cited other similar situations. Inquired about the appointment of the Chief of Police. Mayor Jarstad stated that the examination results were very close; the rules and regulations provide a certain number of days for the applicants to evaluate the tests, and he will make the appointment when the Civil Service certifies the Number 1 applicant--this week or first of next week. (June 2, 1971 -cont.) BID OPENINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Comissioner Clark that bids be opened in order indicated on e~-~enda, carried unanimously. Clerk then opened the following bids: Motor Fuel Oils 100 200 Diesl. Mix Kero 300 Lofthus Oil (certif. check enclosed $S0} ~ ~ .T~g- Atlantic Richfield (bid bond enc.) .166 .1265 .1265 .354 Bremerton Oil (certif. check enclosed $S0 .251 .205 .185 .139 Texaco, Inc. (bid bond enc.) .1470 .1350 .1350 Phillips (Cashier's Check $50 enclosed) .1515 .1235 .1235 .283 Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that bids be referred to Committee consist- ~ng~-~--~Purchasing Agent and Council, for study and recommendation, carried unanimously. Street Improvements -Pacific Ave. Totals Del Guzzi, Port Angeles {bid bond enclosed), .................................. $219,926.00 Morris Construction Inc., Tacoma {bid bond enclosed), ......................... 220,872.S0 Select Contractors, Inc., Seattle {bid bond enclosed] ......................... 196,213.75{$196,5 Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be referred to proper commit- tee-~r study and recommendation as to award at next meeting. Commissioner Schoneman commented that the Engineer's estimate was $186,200; that "we" have knowledge of the two lowest bidders and they are rated high. Motion carried unanimously. Fine Meter Traffic Appliance Corp., Los Angeles -(Cashier's check $S0.00 enc.): (inc. SST) 45 DUNCAN FINE-O-METER boxes and 10,000 imprinted envelopes and ticket forms,$1,845.58 ~tion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that bid on FINE-O-MET'ER be awarded to T~c Appliance Corp., carried unanimously. OPEN MEHTIN6 Mr. Richard Holbrook (who said he weuld graduate from Olympic College -- in two days) spoke to the Council about a contemplated film-and-music festival to be held at Roosevelt Field. This was to be a program that would appeal to people of different ages, including children; it would not be widely publicized so as to attract people from other areas; there would be no drugs or alcohol; he would post a security bond and furnish a security force, mostly Olympic College students, identified by armbands; and he wanted the Police to come as invited guests. Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Clark spoke to Mr. tblbrook, advising him this was the responsibility of the Park Dept., and Mayor Jarstad said he weuld discuss the matter of the availability of Roosevelt Field with the Supt. of Parks, and have an answer for Mr. Iblbrook before the week was out. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M. ~~ ~ AP?ROVe): ~ ~ . .~,~ ~. C~feadon, Sr.', ~ ..... j~ City Clerk 'Glenn K. Jarst~Mayor