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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/71 MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 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., Monday, September 27, 1971. Attending were Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Comnissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgron, and representative of Press. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. M.W. Nesse, Pastor of C~Jr Saviour' s Lutheran Church. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended, SEPARATIONS Jean Hordyk - Senior Citizen's Recreation Specialist - effective October 8, 1971. F, rwin D. Sauer - Garage Foreman - effective September 30, 1971. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to accept separations, carried unanimously. EMPLOYMt~NTS Leroy Harold 'Ltder - F~uipment Operator - Water Supply - $662.50 - October 1, 1971. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employment. Commissioner ~man co~,~nted that this is the first employment under the F~aergency Employmont Act, effective October 1, and is one of a group of seven scheduled to be employed, tie comes well qualified and the need is there; he has six boys and one daughter. Comissioner Clark pointed out that the employment slip should show his monthly salary of $662.50 per month, which conforms to the Federal approval. Motion carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented two claims for damages. The first filed by David L. Sander of 1223 - llth St., A~t. ~ 2, Bremerton, claiming $4.00, alleging the cause to be a rock falling out of a City truck and breaking the headlight shield. The second claim was filed by Eddie Dost of 1205 Broadway Ave., Bremerton, in the amount of $S54,92. He alleges that he was hit by a City car. This ammmt is not the final amount which he will claim because he does not have all the facts as yet. Insurance company has been notified of claims. TAXICAB DRIVERS~ APPLICATIONS Clerk presented four applications for taxicab drivers' licenses, all of which were approved by the Police l)ept. William James Sceili September 9, 1971 Wayne Willard Lloyd September 7, 1971 Walter Flavius Marcotte Jr. September 9, 1971 Walter John Gentala, Jr. September 9, 1971 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the licenses, carried unanimously. BID WAIVER - TRAFFIC SIGNALS City clerk presented a requisition from the Street Traffic Control (Signal) Del~artment, requesting that approximately $873.00 be authorized for equipment spares for traffic sig- nals at Washington and Manette Bridge, 6th and Washington, and Kitsap Way and Marine Drive. Clerk stated that bid waiver was necessary because there is only one manufacturer of this equir~ent and the City is tied into the equipment through the State having installed these traffic signals. The equipment is available at the Automatic Signal Division, Seattle, Washington. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve the bid waiver and auth~ize the pur-~se. Carried unanimously. PROPERTY PURCItASE - 103 NAVAL Clerk read a memorandt~n from the City Engineer, dated F~tember 24, which stated that it is essential the City purchase this property in order to be prepared to proceed with the lIAR Project; that the property has been appraised by Jenks Beard in the amount of $5,181.08. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize acquisition for $5,1.81.08. ~sc~ion: Commissioner ~honeman explained that this portion of property will be the only acquisition needed for widening and improving Naval Avenue. Mr. Clark asked if this purchase price has been concurred in by the owner, and Mr. Schoneman stated that it has been approved. Motion carried unanlm~usly. ~.TER AWARD City Clerk reported for the review con~nittee which studied the bids received for I. S0 water meters, and stated the recommendation was to award to the low bidder, H.D. Fowler, Co., representing the Calmer Products of the l~brthington Corporation. Motion by Commissioners Schon~raan and Clark to award to the iow bidder, carried unanimously. (Minutes - Council Meeting September 27, 1971 {cont.) PARKING, GARAGE - ACCEPTANCE City Cle?k read a memorandum dated September 27, from the City Engineer, which stated that a review of deficiencies and a check inspection wms made with Mr. Don Dm]r),, on Thursday, September 23. Ntt. Parker's memo recommended that the garage be accepted by the City Council, subject to the resolutions of the items on the list attached to the memo, The attached Punch list set forth nineteen items which needed either correction or installation. Commissioner Clark asked if this list had been reviewed with the contractor and whether he has concurred with the list. Mr Parker stated that Mr. Drury works for the engineer and that Mr. Drury and Wick Construction will both receive a copy of this list from the City En~ineers office today. City Engineer further stated that the reason for recommending acceptance subject to negotiation, is that there are some items that could be considered not under the contract, but the City Engineer stated that he wanted to leave them on the list in case the City wants to have them done, and it was proven n~ in the contract, then these could be done through appropriate change orders; that Mr. Parker believed they are going to be taken care of without going through this procedure. Remember, Mr. Parker re- minded, that Don D~ury works for the engineering firm and therefore Just what is going to happen on one or two items is not known. For instance, the caution signs, which probably will cost about $300. Mr. Drury thought these might be handled like the Booth. Rather than hold up the acceptance, Mr. Drury agreed with these points. Mr. Parker stated he definitely felt, for example, the faucet handles, which should be spring loaded, should be the contractor's responsibility. Because of buying a building some items get into a "grey area." Commissioner Clark noted that the punch list stated "should rather than "must" on a nm~ber of items, and wondered about accepting the building without having mandatory wording; then asked if it would work against the City on completing the buildimg. Mr. Parker stated the City has a final voucher for about $30,000.00, which he intended to hold until this list is reconciled. If necessary, the city could hold back about $%000.00. Commissioner Clark stated that our experience with both the engineering firm and the con- tractor have been satisfactory and he didn't feel the City.has anything to fear. Mr. Walgren stated that it is Just a matter of semantics, that this wording is Just that which came from Mr. Parker's statement to the Council, and if it had come from the con- tractor, that then the City should be concerned. Mr. Walgren stated he felt it makes no difference in the language. Motion by C~,~,issioner Clark and Schoneman that the Council acce~the building, subject to the items outlined in the Punch list, and subject to the resolution of its various problems. Discussion: C,mm, issioner Clark stated the engineer and contractor have been very good to work with, and they have made a number of changes already, Motion carried unanimously. NEW POSITION - ASSISTANT PLANNER: ORDINANCE 92979 Clerk read "AN ORDINANCE creating a position of "Assistant Planner" and establishing the salary for the position; and declaring an emergency." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~lssioner Clark to pass Ordinance 92979; Mayor Jarstad stated that the budget now has a position for a Planning Aide, that Mr. Hoffman left the City employment about four months ago and it was hoped that he could return but it has not worked out that way; that the City has the opportunity at the present time to hire an Assistant Planner who is a graduate of the University of Washington, and who has ex~)erience in Redmond and Bellingham in municipal planning; and Mr. Plescher has much need for additional help. Commissioner Clark commented that this is replacing the Planning Aide position with an Assistant Planning Director. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. EMERGENCY F~fPLOYMENT - ORDINANCE ~2980 Clerk read Ordinance #2980, "AN ORDINANCE providing for the establishment of a special fund to be known as the 'Emergency Employment Act Fund,' designating the positions to be filled and the salaries and benefits to be paid, and bud~eting funds for the balance of 1971; and declaring an emergency." Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance 92980. Discussion: C~m, issioner Clark stated that the City is still awaiting the actual grant, but the City is shaping up now to employ, some time during October, most or all of the twenty-seven employees who are authorized. He hopes this will be a very workable situation. The applicants are to be treated in the same way as any other employee. They are expected to be as competent as any employee. This Program gives the City an opportunity to utilize some additional employment in the City, whereas otherwise the City would not be capable of hi~ing. This will also be beneficial to the employment rate in the County. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. 10:00 A.M. - OPEN MEETING No one was present to speak, HEARING - MENTOR VARIANCE Mayor Jarstad announced that this was the time for holding 'the continued public hearing on the request for parking variance by Joe Mentor, and that the meeting had been advertised in the local newspaper. (Minutes - September 27, 1971 (cont.) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and CommisSioner Schoneman that this hearing be reconvened and opened at this time, carried unanimously. Mr. Mentor was present, and stated he was working on providing parking for his proposed apartment building, and asked for further postponement. Motion by Cu.~uissioner Schoneman and Cummissioner Clark to set the date of the continued hearing to Wednesday, October 20, 1971, at 10:00 a.m., carried unanimously. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Mr. Joe Weigel, Chief Sanitarian, Kitsap County Health Department, was present and cited a letter from the Department of Ecology, that they expected the Director of the Solid Waste Management Plan (Joe Weigel), to have all the participants in this county to concur with the plan and that a resolution be passed by each participant before t~e final plan is drafted. Rather than asking the Commissioners to read the one inch deep plan, he has asked Walter Berschauer, representative of the consultants, to speak briefly. Mr. Berschauer showed two maps, one with the present location of the garbage disposal sites now in use throughout the county, and the other showing the proposed sites if the plan is adopted. Mr. Weigel stated that he and Mr. Berschauer have been to Poulsbo and Winslow and are going to Port Orchard tonight to present the plan; that Poulsbo has passed a resolution and he expects Winslow to do so shortly. Mr. Berschauer presented the City Council with a mimeographed sheet entitled, "Summary and Recommendations," which com- prises chapter 2 of the plan, and with this was a table showing the time frame in order to implement the plan. The time table covers the years 1971 through 1976, and goes all the way from initial organization and planning through operations and facilities, ~tc., to required legislation. Mr. Berschauer discussed the present population and the amount of waste to be disposed, to the possible population by 1990 of 136,000 ~ounty wide, and pointed out that there would be a great increase also of solid waste to be disposed. C~mmissioner Schoneman mentioned the incinerator program of the City for disposal of sludge, and Mr. Berschauer agreed that incineration of sludge was practical, but not for garbage. The mimeographed reports submitted by Mr. Berschauer are on file with the City Clerk and available for interested persons to read and obtain copies. Mr. Berschauer discussed the proposed establishment of transfer stations and garbage sites, and gave figures for persons to haul in their own garbage. He discussed incineration and land-fill operations, shredding and pulverizing, recycling, and hydra-pulping. He then discussed the time table, the organization which would be required for legally handling the program, the creation of a Public Works Division. In the time schedule he stated that it was planned to arrange for the North end sites first, as some of the sites were hard pressed for time since they were running out of space at present and would have to buy new land. He discussed the closing of the Brem-Air site in the Silverdate area, and Mr. Weigel mentioned there may be a change in the picture there because of the county proposing to take out gravel, which would leave a pit area. Commissioner Schoneman discussed the problem of disposal by people leaving their garbage along side of roads and suggested the charge for damping by private persons not be so great as to make it worthwhile for dumping alongside back roads. Mr. Berschauer and Mr. Weigel discussed th~s point, and both suggested that there were agencies such as the Sherriff's office and the Health Department, who were investigating piles of garbage being dumped, and in some cases citations have been issued. Mr. Weigel suggested there needs to be a lot of education on this problem and also said there is a new State Litter Law going into effect. Com- missioner Schoneman commented that one county Just about solved their problem by putting containers along main streets for disposal of material. This reduced road dumping by 90 percent, by allowing these containers to be used without charge. Mr. ~choneman reiterated it would be good to hold the price of private dumping down. Mr. Berschauer answered that this idea has been considered, but one of the concerns is that residents of adjoining counties would use these facilities. However, once the State has a regional plan, then Commissioner Schoneman's plan would be an excellent one to use. Commissioner Clark discussed spreading the cost over the entire county for container dump sites. Commissioner Clark stated it was his understanding this plan in no way interferes with garbage collection or handling of garbage in the City, ant Mr. Berschauer stated that this was right. Mr. Berschauer discussed the possibility of some district garbage areas. These could be formed and the Collection would be handled by franchised garbage collectors. Motion by Commissioner Clark and ~yor Jarstad that this Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution for approval at our recessed meeting this afternoon. Discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he wanted to make it clear that none of our commitments for operation of the garbage service of the City of Bremerton would be effected. Mr. B~rschauer answered that the City of Bremerton's operation of its garbage contract is not being changed in the study presented. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - Yes, Commissioner Schonaman - yes. TRANSFER - HOOT OWL TAXI Clerk stated he had furnished the City Attorney information as requested by the City Council at last Wednesday's meeting. Mr. Walgren referred to threeessctions of the Municipal Code and m,~--ed his remarks up by informing the Council the only requirements for a transfer due to bona fide sale, was to have a complete application and that Mr. Ireland's s~plieation is complete except for the question of his financial status he answered "solvent." Mr. Walgren stated it was a requirement that suits, Judgements, or (Minutes - September 27, 1971 - Cont.) liens pending or in force should be set out in the application. Mayor Jarstad instructed the City Clerk to contact Mr. Ireland and have the application completed prior to the recessed meeting. TRUCK - SEWER DIVISION City Attorney Walgren stated he had looked over a bid of Kluge Chevrolet, and did not be- lieve the City Council could, or should, accept a bid that does not have a firm price. Mayor Jarstad stated that the City Council does not want to get into a position of negotiation on a bid. City Clerk stated that the next bid by Haslewood Buick did not meet the specifications concerning the front springs, and the next bid of Bennett Ford, was some $400.00 higher than the low bid. City Attorney and City Clerk recommended rejecting all bids and calling for new bids. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to follow the recommendation of the City Clerk and City Attorney and reject all bids and readvertise for new bids, o~ening to be at 11:00 a.m., October 20, 1971. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved by the majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. GENERAL REPORTS - Commissioner Clark YARKING~GARAGE Commissioner Clark reported that the garage had been in operation since Thursday, and it is too early to get any kind of report, that the traffic is increasing and the public is getting used to the garage, that he understands someone broke the entrance gate over the weekend, however a different gate is being arranged for the garage. Friday evening there was a 9roblem, wherein the entrauce gate did not operate properly and Dave Patmon was able to make the proper adjustment and solve the problem. Itc commended Mr. Patmon for his ability and cooperation and willingness to solve the problem without having any schematics. Commissioner Clark wished Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schon-m-n a very pleasant trip to Japan, stating that they would find their visit interesting and that no two people could do better tha~ the Mayor and Commissioner Schoneman in representing the pmople of Bremerton. He stated that he knows this will be a working trip and not a gala affair, that it is not a vacation, but they will be carrying with them the responsibility of government and their time will be so taken they will have very little time for relaxation. GENERAL REPORTS - Commissioner Schoneman Commissioner Schoneman gave a Toll Bridge Authority report for Rugust, concerning bridge crossings, and said he was surprised that the crossings were less this year than last year: 65,812 vehicles less, whereas the bridge has always shown an.~tficrease each month. He called attention to the construction ou Washington during the month of August, which may have had some bearing with relationship to the Manette Bridge. PHINNEY BAY - L.I.D. - Commissioner Schoneman reported on the survey of owners to de- termine if they are receptive to the proposed L.I.D. Out of 98 questionnaires sent, the City has receive 83 returns. Of these, 60 voted yes, and 23 voZed no , giving a percentage in favor of 72.2&%. Even if all the remaining votes were No~ would still have over 60%. IT appears there is no problem in setting up the L.I.D. Cun~issioner Clark suggested that a motion to proceed would be in order at this time. Commissioner Schoneman commented further that his department was still trying to contact the remaining owners, some of whom are away from the City and can't be contacted apparently. However, he felt proof enough had been received that this sewer ia a needed project. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that the proper Ordinance be read, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE LID - 311 #2981 Clerk read, "An Ordinance providing for the improvement of: East Phinney Bay Drive Area and Ford Avenue Area all in accordance with the plans, maps, and applications on file in the office of the City Engineer; adopting said plans, maps and specifications; establishing an improvement district; providing for the levying of assessments for the payment of such improvement and making such improvement payable by bonds." Discussion: Commissioner Schonman stated that on Friday his department had reviewed the route of the sewage line. There are several routes available. By going from the head of Phinney Bay, along Corbett Drive to 15th, and up 15th to Cambrian to the trunk system, would not have to lift so far and ~ould cut down on the cost of the pressure system, instead of sewage being pumped up to the old Kitsap pressure line. Motion by C~,.,issloner Schoneman and Cu,~.lssioner Clark to pass Ordinance #2981, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. Commissioner Schoneman stated there was a slight delay on Pacific Avenue on Thursday and (Minutes - September 27, 197! - Continued) Friday, due to a break in the telephone cable, and they had to break out a section so re- pairs could be made. WHITE ELEPHANT SALE The receipts were not anywhere near $~000.00, actually $1,300.00 received. CARILLON BELLS Commissioner Schoneman stated that since last Wednesday have received $765.00, and the total on hand this morning is $7,233.83. The Carillon Bells Committee will be meeting this evening to make a decision as to how to proceed. He reported that he had received a letter from the ship, Beaver, thanking him for fur- nishing fresh water. The Thank you note included a picture of the ship. He stated that he was looking forward to the meeting with the principles of the city of Kure on Friday. Believed he will learn a lot regarding the City's operation. Figures of the comparative size of the sister cities are Kure - 236,000, Bremerton - 39,200. Believes they will show us how to dispose of waste and sewage, etc. Me stated that water is all good in Japan and they have no concern about drinking water. Mr. Walgren Joined in, stating that he wished both Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Schoneman have a very successful trip to Japan, and he will be looking forward with great interest to talking to them when they get back. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Mayor Jarstad noted that he had a six month change of pay status for Janet M. Anderson, that would normally be approved to the level of the pay scale. However, with the freeze on this is not allowable. There will be a notation that she is a permanent employee, but no increase in pay until the freeze is lifted. City Clerk stated he had been informed that the City of Tacoma was paying the increases to the employees at the end of their probationary period, that he had called the Personnel Department of Tacoma and had been informed that this was not true, and they had a legal opinion they were not allowed to pay any increases due to completing a probationary period. Mayor 3arstad ordered the meeting recessed until 2:00 P.M. this afternoon. Meeting recessed 11:50 P.M. Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, was held in the City Council Chambers at 2:00 P.M., September 27, 1971, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also' present were Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schone~an, City Clerk Yeadon, and City Attorney Walgren. TAXICAB TRANSFER City Clerk reported that he had contacted Donald Ireland, who stated that he had no liens, Judgements, or suits pending or in force against him, and asked that this infor- mation be placed on his application for presentation to the City Council. Co~mmissioner Clark stated that he would make the following motion on the basis of the application indicating that it conforms in all respects to the Ordinance. It is to be noted that the application covers the transfer of two taxi licenses and one stand. Motion bw Commissioner Clark and Mayor 3arstad to approve the transfer, carried unanimously. SOLID WASTE - RESOLUTION #1513 Clerk read Resolution #1513, which concurs with the Solid Waste Management Plan as for- mulated by the county. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to adopt Resolution #1513. Discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated his only concern is that for any reason the county gets into this garbage collection and takes over county wide garbage service, that he does not approve. That the city dweller, in the event it was county wide, would be a~ked to subsidize the county residents and the Mayor stated he hoped this was not a step in that direction. Co~issioner Clark stated he had raised this question on several occassions, and has been assured it in no way affects the operation of the city's service. Mr. Clark asked that hhis be on the record, that the Solid Waste Management Plan in no way imposes upon, or interferes with, the city's garbage collection. Motion carried as follows: Mayor 3arstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. (Minutes - September 27,1971 - Continued) T.I.K. DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Clerk read, first reading, "An ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792." Motion by C~mmtssioners Schoneman and Clark to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - yes, Commissioner Clark - yes, Commissioner Schoneman - yes. CARILLON BELLS Commissioner Clark stated he had been banded $50.00 by Tony Zampella, for the bell fund. PARKING. FACILITIES Commissioner Clark reported that the new gate is now installed, a new type, which will cover the entrance adequately. MeetinR adjourned at 2:30 P.M. G. C. Y~adon, Sr., City Clerk Glenn K. Jarst,~,~yor