HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/22/71 COUNCIL MEETING
SEI~E14BER 2Z, 1971
The regular meetinff of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, ~ashin~ton, ~as held in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 a.m.P.D,T., ~/ednesday, .September 22, 1971. At-
tendin~ were: ~iayor Jarstad (presiding), Con~nissioner Clark, Co~0nissioner Schoneman~
Assistant City Attorney Kanlas, City Clerk Yeadon, blt. Eddie Adams, and representative of
Press.
Meetin~ o~ened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Lee lqhite, Director of
Christian Education, First ~aI~tist Church.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended,
SEPARATIONS
Scott Lucas - Extra Labor, Water Dist. - effective September 16, 1971.
J. llatfield - Extra Labor, Water Dist.- effective September 16, 1971.
Ho~amt Ackland - Clerk-Steno, City Clerk's office, effective September 20, 1971.
Frederick R. ,Smith - 1st Year Patrolman, Police Dept, - effective Sept. 19, 1971.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to accept the separations. Carried unan-
0qinutes - Council Meeting September 22, 1971, Cont,)
~PlDY~NTS
Robert r. l~nse] - C, arage Foreman - garage Dept, - $860,00- September 22, 1971.
Lynna Beth Drengson - Clerk Steno - Parks and Recreation - $465.00 - Sept. 22, 1971.
IAnda Lee Shaffer - Clerk Steno - City Clerk's office, $463,00 - September 20, 1971.
~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Cormnissioner Schoneman to approve employments.
.~s]T/~-~slon: Con~nissioner Schoneman conunented regarding new garage foreman, Robert P.
llensel. Stated that several had taken Civil Service examinations for this~position
and he came out on the top of the list of twelve applicants. He is ~ell qualified for
the position. Mr. Schoneman then gave soma vital statistics of ~r. tlen~el, and stated
fi~rther that the garage foreman is by appointment and the approval for employment is
only to brin~ into the payroll, and Mr. ~honeman then included in the marion that he
was appointing Mr. ltensel to the position of garage foreman. The addition to the motion
was agreed to by Mayor Jarstad, Motion carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VODO~R
Clerk presented payroll voucher for period ending September 15, 1971, in the amount of
$106,217.65, audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark.
Motion by Co.~,,issioner Clark and Co.missioner Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher,
carried unanimously,
RETTRF~NT ~D
Clerk presented retirement fund list for regular employees for September 1971, in the gross
amount of $2,531.38.
Motion by Co, anissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve the pension list, carried unanimously.
TAXICAB DRIVERS' APPLICATIONS
Clerk presented four applications for taxicab drivers' licenses, all of which were approved
by the Police Dept.
~mne De~y Hart September 2, 1971
James Keith Simmons September 2, 1971
Roger Allen Wirtanen September 3~ 1971
John Lynn Bearden September 3, 1971
~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve, carried unanimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Clerk presented two claims for damages as follows:
Jamie C. Peterson, 907 Pleasant Ave., Apt. #1, Bremarton, Wash. On Friday, September
10,1971, at 6:00 p.m. took a left turn at Pacific and Burwoll, Due to the sharp incline
on Burwell the muffler was snubbed at front end, wrecking muffler and springing rear sec-
tion of exhans~ pipe. An estimate of $36,25 was made. Insurance cui,,pany notified.
Elizabeth Estes, 610 Highland Ave., Bremerton, ~ash. On or about August 24, 1971, at
approximately 10:00 a,m., she was walking on the city sidewalk at 13th and Park Avenue,
IVhite in front of a residence located at 1306 Park Avenue she tripped over a vertical
defect in the sidewalk of approximately 2 inches causing her to fall, She submitted a
claim for $1,000 plus a claim for special damages. Insurance cu,,pany notified. Assis-
tant City Attorney ~amps recommended that the City Clerk mail a copy of the latest City
Ordinance on sidewalk liability to Elizabeth Estes. The City Clerk stated he would comply.
BID AWARD - WATER WOPdCS MATERIALS
Recommendation of the cormnittee is to award to the low bidder, ll.D. Fowler Co,, Schedules
l, II, and III of the bid call, and award to low bidder, Pacific Water Works Supply Co,,
.Schedule IV,
Motion by C~t,~,,issioners Schoneman and Clark to make the award as recommended, carried
unanimously,
BID AWARD - T~ICK FOR SEWER DIVISION
Clerk stated that the low bidder, Kluge Chevrolet Co., had a provision in their proposal
which stated that the price quoted was firm until November 12, at which tima there may
be a price increase which would be passed on to the City. Clerk advised further that the
salesmanager oF the firm had called to say that his company was willing to drop the matter
of the price increase and leave the bid at the firm price.
Motion by Con~nissioners Schoneman and Clark to award to low bidder.
~slTf~'~sion: ~ayor Jarstad raised the point that it had been the policy in the past not
to accept changes in bids after they had been opened. That this policy would give a bid-
der an opporttmity to protect his price. This point was discussed further by the Commis-
sioners and C~,~iissioner Schoneman asked that his mation be withdrawn and the second agreed,
and then a new motion was made.
~btion by Cui~uiiissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that this matter be referred to the City
tto~y's 6ffice and later awardln~ of the bid. Ihder discussion Commissioner Clark further
discussed the bid and suggested that llaselwood Buick's bid was firm and questioned the right
of the low bidder ~o raise his price. Motion carried unanimously.
(Minutes - Council Meeting September 22, 1971, Cont.)
CALL FOR BIDS - ~J~I~AITER
Clerk stated that he had specifications f~om the architect and that approval for call for
bids is necessary.
~otion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to call for bids for d~bwaiter, carried unan-
CALl. FOR BIDS - MI~TIPLIERADDERS
Clerk stated he had a request from the Water General Office to call for bids for three
multiplier adders with two trade-ins, [~wever, it was suggested by Mr. Marangi that the
two trade-ins be retained in small stores for use as loaners. Commissioner Schoneman
stated this seemed to be a reasonable suggestion, however, Commissioner Clark stated that
the am~mt appropriated ~ras limited and that the trade-in allowances might be necessary
to keep within the budgeted amount. Commissioner Clark suggested that the trade-ins be
listed as alternates in the bid call.
b~tion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to call for bids with trade-ins as alternates,
carried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - ~PLIES FOR 1972
Clerk presented the following list of supplies necessary to be contracted for the year 1972;
legal p~lications, lube oils and greases, gasoline, office machine maintenance, chlorine
and amonia.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve call for bids for these supplies,
carried ~manimeusly.
PROCLAMATIONS
Clerk read proclamation signed by Mayor Jarstad setting aside the week of September 20,
to 26, 1971, as ".Square Dancers Week," Clerk then read a second proclamation proclaiming
October 3 through 9, as "Fire Prevention Week," si~ned by Mayor Jarstad.
COUNCIL ~ETING
Clerk reported he had notified the news media of the chan~e in the regular Co~mcil Meeting
next week from Wednesday, September 29, to Monday, September 27.
TAXICAB OPERATOR - TRANSFER
Clerk ~resented application for license transfer due to bona fide sale of the Hoot C~l
Taxi to Donald M. and [Mlena K. Ireland, of 1208 - 10th St,, Bremerton. The application
stated that Mr. Ireland's financial status was so]vent, gave his past experience as a
transporter of the p~lic and listed theeonevvehicle to be used. Clerk also presented
taxicab stand application for transfer, located at 1st and Pacific. Both applications
approved by the Chief of Police. Attached to the applications was the transfer expense
check of $25.00. City Clerk stated that this application was the first to come under the
previsions of the new taxicab ordinance. Commissioner Clark co~raented that just a few
months ago there was some considerable controversy at the time of applicatio~ as to wheth-
er there w~s a need for additional taxicab operators. A considerable hearing was held
and finally the City Council resolved the hearing by granting Ibot Owl a license. Com-
missioner Clark commented further that apparently in this space of timeMoot~wl has gone
out of h~siness and apparently sold out to the new applicant. Commissioner Clark said
he wondered whether this cab is necessary and felt that possibly the City Attorney should
give the Council advice in this case. Co~issioner Clark stated that approximately nine
months ago there appeared to be a need and necessity and that need has disappeared today,
and he questioned whether it would be necessary to transfer the license, tM further com-
mented that this application is new to him, having come before the Council just this morn-
in~ and he did not feel qualified to make a decision at this meeting.~ayqrJarstad stated
that the ordinance spells out clearly the provisions of establishing need and necessity
of a new license, but on transfering of a license the City Council has a job to do to
qualify the new applicant for the original application; that Mr. Ireland is no stranger
to the Commissioners, but he wondered what would happen if someone applies for trmnsfer
who is not known. Mayor Jarstad further stated that the City Council wants to know what
its responsibility is in granting this transfer of license.
Motinn by Mayor Jarstad and Co~issioner Clark to refer the question to the City Attorney
or--evaluation, hopefiilly by next Monday, so the Council will not holdup this appli-
cation; that the City Attorney's office advise the proper procedure for approaching an
application for transfer, carried unanimously.
10:00 A.M.
Mayor Jarstad announced that the meeting was open at this. time for matters not on the agenda.
Mr. [blford asked if the Council ~ras going to set a hearing date on his application for
rezone. Mayor Jarstad informed him that this matter was on the agenda and would be brought
up shortly.
Oqinutes - Council Meeting September 22, 1971, Cont.)
Mr. Eddie Adams asked if it would be feasible and profitable to cover the swimming pool
and heat the water for year around use, he also asked if the operation had to be sup-
ported. Mayor Jarstad stated that he could get him figures on the income, but financial
success depended each year on the weather. Mr. Adams also discussed giving wide spread
advertisement for support of the trial bus line and this matter was discussed by Commi-
ssioner Clark, who gave information as to what has been done and what is planned for
circularizing the bus line area.
REZONE - ANDERSON CP. EEK LAND
City Clerk read letter dated September 15, 1971, from the County Auditor, giving official
notice of the rezoning of the watershed land near Gorst, The County Commissioners have
approved rezone to commercial.
INCINERATOR DF/43NSTRATION PROGRAM
Clerk read letter from Kramer, Chin and ~ayo dated September 1S, 1971, addressed to the
Commissioners, which stated that the City Council had previously authorized an expenditure
of between $2,000 and $3,000 for the development of a grant apl>lication; and that the city
had authorized this expenditure, subject to a meeting between the consulting engineers
and the Commissioners. This meeting was held ~qeptember 14, and the work and costs described
in the July 14, letter was fully anthorized by the Commission. This letter notified the
City that the engineers are proceeding with the work authorized.
Motion by C~issioners Clark and Schoneman to concur with the letter, carried unanimously.
SOLID 1VASTE
Clerk stated letter had been received dated September 16. 1971, from Milmanco Corp., of
Renton, which offered their services for planning and preparing applications for disposal
of sewage and solid waste as required by state and federal agencies. Letter ordered filed.
IDLFORD REZONE
Clerk stated the Planning Cmu.ission had submitted Resolution #219, which stated that the
llolford rezone had been approved, and asking the City Council to rezone Mr. ttolford's pro-
perty. ~4ayor Jarstad explained to Mr. llolford that the earliest a Council Meeting Ilearing
could be held would be one month from tod~y.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the hearing be set for ~/ednesday,
B-~r 20, 1971, at 10:00 a.m. Carried unanimously.
TAX LEVY ORDINANCE # 2975
Clerk read "An Ordinance of the City of Bremerton levying municipal taxes against all of
the taxable property within the city limits of Bramerton for the year 1971, and approving
the assessment roll made by the Assessor of ~itsap County therefor, to be collected in
the year 1972."
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance #2975, carried as follows:
ay~Jarstad - yes; Commissioner Clark - yes; ¢o.~iiissioner Schoneman - yes.
CRAIVFORD/MARLER REZONE
Clerk read a letter dated September 18, 1971, to the Planning Cmu.ission Secretary, signed
by renneth R. Crawford, which stated that he and Mr. Marler wished to aF0eal the action
of the Bremerton City Planning Cc, m,dssion, in which that body denied their rezone appli-
cation. Clerk then read letter dated September 20, 1971, from James Munro, attorney,
addressed to the Planning Comission, giving notice of appeal of the decision of the Plan-
ning Commission. Clerk then read letter from Planning Co~dssion Secretary to the Council,
dated September 21, stating that the Planning Conmission had denied the reclassification,
also with the letter was forwarded the entire file.
Motion by Cm~.issioners Clark and Schonoman to set the appeal date for lVednesday, October
lr~l. at 10:00 a.m.
CRAWFORD/MARLER- STREET VACATION
City Clerk advised that Mr. Marler had called asking to have the street vacation matter
put on today[s agenda. Mr. Marler stated he had talked to C~:,issioner Schonoman who
had suggested that this be done, C,~erk explained that the hearing on the street vacation
was held December 17, 1970, and the City Council postponed making a determination on the
request for vaction. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the land was not needed for high-
way use, ~hat the piece contemplated for vacation does not take in the utilities, that
this land is surplus to the city's needs and he would rather see it on the tax rolls than
layin~ idle, and that he would recommend the vacation, Mayor Jarstad mentioned Joe Mentor's
letter objecting to the vacation because of the desire to withhold the 30 feet because of
access to his property. Commissioner Schoneman stated that he believed the objection was
taken care of by not vacating the area in which Mr. Mentor is interested. Comissioner
Scho~erntm stMed ?he City Cmmci. I could witl~old O~e western thirty ~eet and ~acate
balance of the twenty feet. Conmissioner Clark asked if it was wise to vacate now at the
time of the rezoning. Commissioner Schoneman stated that it has nothing to do with the
re zone,
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that the dity does thke the action of vacating
twenty 'feet fronting this property and withholding the *test thirty feet. Under discussion
Meyer Jarstad asked when the right of way had been purchased, Commissioner Schonoman stated
1938, blayor Jarstad asked if the land was obtained from the present owner, and Mr. Schone-
man stated that it was not. A discussion was held on the question of charging for vacating
of lands and Commissioner Schoneman reminded that the city has never charged for vacating
lands thus far. Mayor Jarstad commented that he felt it should be a consideration in getting
into vacatin~ areas, particularly where recent acquisition had been made by paying fair value
for the land, and the city should recover for fair value. Mayor Jarstad stated that the
(Minutes - Council Meeting September 22, 1971, Cont.)
correct legal description should be obtained and verified with the Public Works Department.
Motion carried unanimously.
CI~ZTERY - CALL FOR BIDS
,~otion by Commissioner (;lark and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize a call for bids for
renovating the cemetery dwelling and installatlon of public toilets, and the employment
of Barry Branch, architect, to aid in the specifications and inspection work. IMder dis-
cussion Commissioner Clark stated that this provision has been provided for in the current
budget and estimates indicate the job will run less than the appropriation. Motion carried
unanimous ly.
WATERSUED L~ND AC~IIISITION
Commissioner Schoneman stated the city has an opportunity to purchase twenty acres, which
is a part of the drainage area in the watershed adjacent to Cmrst Creek. This land may
be purchased at what is considered to be a low price. The owner wanted $400.00 per acre
and the city offered $300.00 per acre and settled at $335,00 per acre for approximately
twenty acres. Co~nlssioner Schoneman stated that he had checked with the other City Council
members and they have approved purchasing this land, the acqhisition to be made from funds
received from sale of other property,,to the state, Total purchase price is $6,724.6.3. Com-
missioner Schoneman stated that he had submitted this to the City Attorney's office for
review.
Motion by Co~issioners Schoneman and Clark to purchase this land and add it to the drainage
area o-T the Bremerton Watershed, carried unanimously.
L.E.F.F. SYSTEM
Clerk read memorandum dated .September 21, 1971, from Lloyd G. Baker, Director, which stated
that the State Retirement Board has adopted an employer contribution of 1/Sth of 1% for
1972. In addition, all employees will be required to contribute semi-annual payments of
$1.25, to be handled by deduction from each member's basic salary, beginning January 1, 1972.
Co,,~,,issioner Clark asked that the memorandum be referred to the auditor in connection with
preparation of next year's city budget.
NEXT COUNCIL ~ETINfi
Mayor Jarstad stated the next regular City Council Meetin~ will be held Monday, September
27, 1971. at 9:00 a.m., D.S.T.
SISTER CITY
Mayor Jarstad ~av~':d brief report of the itinerary expected to be followed while in Japan.
It appears the visitors will be very busy during their stay.
KITSAP COA~411NITY ACTION PROGRAM
Mayor Jarstad reperted that he had received a letter from the Office of Economic Opportunity
which stated that office had asked K.C.A.P. board temporarily not to accept the withdrawal
of the strobort of the City and the resulting resignation of its representative, pending their
looking,into.the reasons for the Mayor having resigned from the board of K.C.A.P., and
that O.E.O. expected there might be some changes made in the K.C.A,P. operation. The may~r
stated further that he and others involved were certainly looking forward to action in the
K.C.A.P. area. He stated further that Commissioner Clark had been given a cogy of the letter,
as he is designated representative of the K.C.A.P. Board, and that the City of ~remerton
did withhold their participation.
MAYOR LEFT
Mayor Jarstad left the Council to go to an appointment in Seattle.
DOI~NEY REZONE ORDINANCE #2976
Clerk read, second reading, "An Ordinance amending the use of area maps according to Ordinance
#1792.
Motion by Co~missioners Clark and Schoneman to pass Ordinance #2976, Carried as follows:
~ Mayor Clark - yes; Commissioner Schoneman - yes.
SPAE~! REZONE - ORDINANCE #2977
City Clerk read, second reading, "An Ordinance correcting Ordinance #29S6 by amendment."
Mot$on by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance #2977, carried
as--~lows: Acting Mayor Clark - yea; Commissioner Schoneman - yes.
BAKER REZONE - ORDINANCE # 2978
Clerk read, second reading, "An Ordinance amending Ordinance #29S2 for correction purposes."
Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance #2978, carried
as-~lows: Acting Mayor Clark -yes; Commissioner Schoneman - yes.
GENERAL REPORTS
Commissioner Schoneman reported that there is a gap in watershed ownership of the land where
the water s~pply line Puns on the north side of the new Belfair highway, and another owner
has that ~reperty; that the city has ten acre portion on the south side which contributes
nothing to the watershed as far as our ownership is concerned, that he had asked Water
Supply Supervisor, Erv, Heath, to discuss the trading of the water department property of
ten acres with the owner of the other property of ten and one-half acres. The owner is Paul
Reed, who appears to be favorable to an even exchange. Commissioner Schoneman stated he
would like authorization to proceed with the negotiation based on a trade.
Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Cora~issioner Schoneman to authorize Conmissioner Schoneman
to proceed with negotiations based on a trade. Carried as follows: Acting Mayor Clark -
yes; Con~nissioner Schoneman - yes.
(Minutes - Council b{eeting ,September 22, 1971, Cont.)
Cor~issioner Schonoman reported on the use of the lease water pressure-sewer cleaning
equipment, and that it was doing an unusual job of cleaning the sewers, lle cited one
location, as illustration, in the area of Farra~t and ~ontgomery Aves., wherein the
pressure system removed tm large chunks of concrete from the line, weighing about
twenty po~mds each. This area had previously been bucketed, but our own equipment had
not cleared the line.
Are reviewing budget with department heads and will probably have his departments'
budget rcmuests prior to tOaving for Japan next week.
Tbe Fire Department has requested relocation of the gas pump at the City Garage; that
it apparently does not conform and he intended to arrange for conforming to the City
Ordinance.
Impressed with the parking garage. ~lr. Schonoman then gave an historic background of
events leading to the final construction stage and proposed opening ceremonies. [te con-
gratulated Co~nissioner Clark and others for their part in bringing the garage to completion
and stated that he believes everybody, including residents of the county, will be glad for
the structnro.
CARILLON BELLS
The Lady Elks gave $100,00 to the Carillon Bells Fund, Total deposits as of yesterday
$6,468.93, which is a $2,190.00 increase over last Wednesday's report. Fxpect to receive
some of the proceeds from the l~hite Elephant sale which is being conducted this Friday
and Saturday. Thanks all for their contributions, including Mayor Jarstad and Cumissioner
Clark.
Referred to the modification of the t~m treatment pl~mts and stated that the contractor
is jacking pipe under the highway and has 65 ft, tmder so far, that it is a difficult
operation to go under the highway and the railroad with a ~2 in. pipe without tearing
everything up.
Pacific Avenue rebuilding is coming a~on~ well, hope the weather continues. Intend to
complete west side First to Fourth before continuing to Sixth Street.
BIDS - WATER ~TER
~otion by ^cting Mayor Clark and Con~issioner Schoneman to open the bids at this time,
carried unanimously, Water Su~t, II~nble and a bidder from H.D. Fowler Co. were present
for the opening. Clerk opened bids and read as follows:
Rockwell - Seattle unit price $33,05 t~ade $4,00 bid bond enclosed,
Pacific Water Works Supply Co. - Seattle unit price $31,17 trade $1.50. bid bond. enc.
Crane Co. - Vancouver, Wash. unit price $31.75 trade $3.00 bid bond enclosed.
Badger Meter Co. - Milwaukee, Wis. mit price $34.57 trade $2.28 bid bond enclosed.
Nepttme Meter Co. - Los Angeles, Calif. unit price $37.60 trade $2.25 Certified
check for $300.00 enclosed.
tl.D. FOwler Co. - Bellew~e trait price (Calmer)S30.00 trade $3.00 Bid bond enclosed.
hy Act. 7dayor (:lark and (:om. Schohoman to refet the bids to appropriate comittee for study mid recomm
~carr/ed unani?o,sly._ PAY~fl~'I' OF B1L[S ?,'btion by Acting Mayor Clark and Com. Schoneman to pay ail bi]
that are approved by a majority of the C~ion. Carried unm~imously. GE, NEPAl, I~,,PORTS - Comnissioner Clark
K~tsap Lake - Jackson Park - Marine Drive - Rocky Point bus run, The ridership was down
thirty-eight from the previous ~eporting. In a five day period from Sept. 14 through Sept.
20, the revenue was 199 riders at $.30. Total $59.70. The cost was $300.30. The total
cost in excess of revenue was $241.20. ~r. Clark stated there was a definite need for
more participation by the residents of these areas if the bus run is to be continued.
There had been some confusion on the schedule but this has now been cleared up.
The City is about to open the new parking facility. The grand opening is to be at 9:00
a.m. tomorrow morning, at that time there will be ribbon cutting and recognition of par-
ticipants, such as the Mayor and representatives of engineering firm and general contrac-
tor. Also hope to have present the Down{owe Parking Association, as well as representa-
tives of the 77 firms which are participating in the validation program. It is expected
that the three City Cu, t..issioners and the City Clerk will be on hand with other city of-
ficials. The charge will be $.25 per hour with a maximum of $1~50 per day, $.25 for ail
night, $17.50 monthly, plus sales tax. First hour on opening day is free l~arking as in-
centive to use garage. The entire structure will not be in"Bandbox Condition," there are
a nomber of miscellaneous and minor items that have yet to be completed, lbwever, the
garage will be completely operable with 271 spaces marked. 13 spaces are being left until
the garage is being operated, these are for extra space in turn movements.
The Emergency Pmployment Program has been approved for twenty-seven employees, tlad
asked for fifty-one and are now in the process of looking for proposed employees. The
actual ~rant has "not been received but probably will be shortly after the first of the
month. Some details have to be worked out with a special fund set up to handle the money.
Meetine adjourned 11:25 a.m. ,~ 'c~,~ r~
APPROVED: O.C. Yead~'n, Sr., City Cl~rk
Glenn K. J tad, Mayor