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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/71 (~I~ClL I~ETING November 3, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Cotmcil Chambers, City ttall at 9:00 a.m., P.S.T., Wednesday, November 3, 1971. Attending were: Austin M. Clark, Hayor pro rem, Comissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attor- ney William Kamps, and member of the Press. ~layor Jarstad was absent. ~.~eting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Glen Soule, pastor of ~nette Comunity Church. SEPARAT I ()NS Frank F. Ryan - Extra Labor - Parks and Recreation - 10-50-71. .I3{PI.OY~IENTS lithel B. (;raves - Extra llelp - Water Office - $2.19 hr. -- 11-1-71 Motion by ~fayor pro tern Clark and Con~nissioner Schoneman to approve the employment, carried unanimeus ly. E. E.A. (I I ) t.~PLOY~NTS George ,l. Beluschak - Groundskeeper - Maint. Man - Parks and Recreation - $550 - 11-8-71. David Collinson - Groundskeeper - Maint. Man - Parks and Recreation - $$$0 - 11-16-71 llarvey Clark - Groundskeeper - Maint. )~an - Parks and Recreation - $$50 - 11-8-71. Frank Ryan - Groundskeeper - Maint. Han- Parks and Recreation - $$$0 - 11-8-71 James l)augherty - llelper - Waste Water Treatment - $630 - 11-8-71. .James Waiter Bruns - Ilelper - Street Department - $630 - 11-3-71. Steve Bruce James - llelper - Street Department - $630 - 11-3-71. dmnes William llalffman - Engineer Aide - Engineering - $562.50 - 11-1-71. bbtion by Hayor pro rem Clark and Con~issioner Schoneman to approve employments, carried unan- ~y. I, ICI~SES ~T-~ding Iron Restaurant - l)ancing and Entertainment - Approved by Chief of Police [btion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the application, carried unan- ~y. 2) la~ita's Mexican Restaurant - Music Machine - Approved by Chief of Police - 3) Olympic Restaurant - Music Machine - Approved by Chief of Police. Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve music machines, carried unan- ~y. CLAIM FOR DAblAGES 1) Albin H. Kretz = $67.36 Damage to his car when hit from behind by Andrew Pendergast. In- surance con~0any has been notified. 2) Ban Rodepouch - $100 plus doctor's bill of $S2.75. Fell due to piece of plywood on the cor- ner of Burwell and Pacific. Both city's ,and contractor's insurance companies will be notified. I'K)TICIi OF U.A.B. ~ETING Clerk read notice of meeting November 18, in Olympia, in connection with cancellation of pre- viously m~thorized U.A.B. projects, if such projects are not being developed. A~qARI) OF BIDS - 3 ADDERS Clerk stated Honroe International, Inc. was Iow bidder for furnishing three adders; that the (MIN[FFES - CIl~( COUNCIL MEETING, NOVF&IBER 3, 1971, Cont.) Chief Water Accountant and City Clerk have checked the proposed machines, by the use of a demon- stration model, against the specifications, and the Monroe machine offered m~ets and exceeds the speci fications. It is the recommendation of the Chief Water Accountant and the City Clerk that the })itl award go to blonroe, iow bidder, and one used machine be retained by the Commercial office, and one declared surplus and transferred to Small Stores for use in some other location. Motion by Mayor pro tern Clark and Convaissioner Schoneman to accept the recommendation and award to--6-~-ffroe for three adders for $637.20, plus sales tax, and retain one machine for use in the con~mrcial oPfice and transfer one macl~ine to small stores, carried unanimously. IJiTFERS i~ead letter, dated October 20, 1971, to the City Comissioners, from Kitsap Regional Library Cbaiman, Larry Finneman. The letter stated that the Library Board has voted to increase its membership from five to seven members, three of whom shall be residents of Bremerton, and the other four of North, Central and South Kitsap and Bainbridge Island; that the new Board members should be appointed from North and Central Kitsap, and Bainbridge Island; further, if it is agreeable to the Commissioners, the Library Board would like to submit names of people they feel would make effective Board gembers, as possibilities for appointment. Motion by Commissioner Scboneman and blayor pro tern Clark to set the letter aside for study when t-~yor is here, carried unanimously. Clerk read letter from the Bremerton Sun, dated October 27, 1971, to the City Council, signed by Gene (;isley, requesting twenty-four hour.'.notification of the time and place of any special meet- ings of the Council in advance of the meeting. Mayor pro rem Clark stated it is the intent of the City Council to have all of its meetings open, and that decisions are only made at the reg- ular City Council bleetings, and it is the practice of the City to notify the press and radio of any special meetings or any change in the regular meeting date or time, and this is done in compliance with existing state law. Mr. Purdue, of the Bremerton Sun, stated this letter has gone to ali public businesses in the county. Clerk read letter from the Planning and Eon~nunity Affairs 6gency, a~ted October 26,_1771,. addres- spd to the Mayor. .Subject: ~. Sew~g~ System'fm~rovement Program. . The. letter ktated that the Agency bas reviewed the project summary and it is their conclusion that the proposed project is in conformance with developmental plans, goals and objectives as of this date; that it will be' necessary for the Department of Ecology and the Department of Social and llealth Services to review and approve the engineering report before final approval can be made of the application. The letter further stated that the City may now complete and submit final application. Clerk stated he would check with Kramer, Chin and Mayo to make sure they are aware of their part in completing the application. 1DLFOP4) REZONE - ORDINANCE CIerk read, r~rst reading, an Ordinance amending the'use and area maps according to Ordinance # 1792. · Hotion by Mayor pro tern Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the Ordinance on first read- xng. Discussion: Mr. charles G~lman, architect, was present and questioned the clarity of the restric- tion of "density limited to 15 to 20 units per acre." After discussion Mr. Kamps agreed this is a potential problem and suggested the matter be studied before our next week's meeting. Motion carried unan lmously. 10:00 A.H. OPFJ~ MEETING Mr. Charles Gilman, architect, gave a short report on progress of the now golf clubhouse building, and asked City Council to authorize a call for bids for kitchen equipment and bar equipment; floor covering, including the carpeting; and the septic tank. Mayor pro tern Clark raised a question concernin~ bm~ ,~cb of the kitchen and bar equipment would be under the City's permanent owner- ship, Mnce certain items like fryer, toaster, range, coffee maker and dishwasher were being in- cluded in the call for bids. Mr. Gilman stated he didnot know the details and Mr. Kamps advised that the items that would be a part of the building, such as rugs, and other items that would be attached permanently to the building structure would be City's ownership. After further dis- cussion, Mr. Kamps advised that these matters should be clarified with Mr. Tyson. Mr. Gilman said that Mr. Tyson has stated that these items are a part of the bid, and Mayor pro tern Clark stated that the City Council could authorize a call, and then discuss this with Mr. Tyson, and that calling for bids does not imply the City is going to enter into a contract for all of the J tems. ~tiun by Mayor pro rem Clark and Co~issioner Schoneman to authorize a call for bids as request- e--d-B~--tbe architect, carried tmanimously. Mr. Gilman stated everything was progressing very well, tlmt the windows are in, roof is on, sheet- lng and air conditioning nearly complete, roughed in plt~nbing is complete, sheet rock started on the second floor, doors an~ jambs are there, the shakes' are about 50% complete, and the fireplaces are built. The contract is just about on time, a Iittle behind but he thinks they will catch up. Commissioner Schoneman said that Mr. Gilman's report was very well accepted, and that be had an opportunity to review the construction on Sunday with Mr. Kamps and his wife, and it was Commis- sioner Scboneman's observation that the building will look just as beautiful as did the plans. PRObIYI'ION - Lawrence Morrill Clerk read memo dated October 20, 1971, to the Comissioners, and signed by G.G. Saunders, recom- mending that Mr. b~rrill be promoted to Traffic Light Electrician, with a pay rate of $4.38 per hour, effective November 1, 1971, and that h~s status be changed to permanent. It further stated (Cont. next page) (MINUrES, CITY COI~qCIL MEETING, NOVI2qBER 3, 1971, Cont.) that this is a bona fide promotion, after the completion of a training period and thus would be permissahle under the ruling of the Cost of Li. ving Council. ~btion by Commissioner Schoneman to approve of the request. This motion was not seconded, but a ~-~ssion followed regarding whether the position was budgeted, and what effect the wage freeze might have on changing of pay. Mayor pro tern Clark asked several questions along this line and asked for additional time before a decision was made for study of the request. SELECI' COBFFI~ACTORS - PACIFIC AVENUE PROJECT Clerk read letter dated August 25, 1971, from Select Contractors, to Redford Engineers, request- ing time extension because of additional work and changing of parking lanes to concrete, which will, at the least, double the scheduled time for the concrete contractor, and reduces the time for the asphalt contractor by one or two days. Clerk read a second letter from Select Contrac- tors, dated September 27, 1971, to Redford Engineers, requesting four additional week's time, based on present speed of operation, which involves a larger concrete crew than anticipated or- iginally. Letter further stated that due to the increase in concrete work, it is anticipated this project will run well into the fall season and any severe weather disturbances could result in shutdowns, and necessitate further time extensions. Clerk read letter from Redford Engineers, dated November 2, 1971, addressed to Comnissioner Scbo- neman. The letter gave the Redford Engineers' conclusion of the request for time extension, recomendinp, approving a net amount of twelve calendar days. Other information was given in the letter to substantiate the recommendation. The final completion date would be November 12, 1971,[! with the exception of paving the final lift and adjusting to grade of the manholes and other casting, ~tion' by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor pro tern Clark to approve the request for the extensio~i o'~lve calendar days as recommended by Redford Engineers. l)iscussion: Commissioner Schoneman coamented that the entire contract has been fully reviewed by Hr. Redford and John Bannon~ and have come to the conclusion that because of the additional work on First St., this is an extension to the main gate, sidewalk and street, plus the modifi- cation of tile concrete parking strip on Pacific Avenue, that this would entail extra work. The contractor's time for con,p~etion was last Friday, October 29, 1971, on which day the contract was to have been completed. The extension of twelve calendar days will continue from that point, starting Saturday. Ail sidewalks are in, with the exception of four radiuses on tile S.E. corner of 6th and Pacific, N.E. of 5th, and S.W. of 5th, and N.W. of 4th. This should be taken care of today, and most of the sidewalk and walking area will be completed providing they can pour today. There still will have to be some small concrete pours made in various places; also, the approach in the Mleys to the new ramps that are completed now. The main problem will be the paving, and the City will withhold new paving on Pacific Avenue until proper weather conditions. It is required that there be three days of dry weather prior to paving, so that contractors will have to wait day hy day. Next week will be paving if weather permits, otherwise will do some paving in rough areas anti postpone the full paving until next spring, probably in May. ~layor pro tern Clark stated this job has been a very favorable one in the general sense. There is no time that is perfect for tearing up the street as it always causes some inconvenience. There has been some question on the part of tile downtown merchants as to time, but there has been some unanticipated problems as the job has progressed. Mayor pro tern Clark stated he had heard on the radio as to whether tile City Council would invoke the penalty clause, lie said a contract is a contract, and that it would not be necessary for the Council to invoke the penalty clause because it is already in the contract. There is a payment clause, which is as much a part of tile job as invoking penalties. If the contract is not completed on time, tile contract itself wou invoke the penalty clause without action hy the City Council; however, we are willing to be rea- sonable with any contractor; that Commissioner Schoneman has kept his eye on the project and has been concerned from time to time, and has had a question in his mind about extending the time. In view of the reco~nendation of the consulting engineer, and particularly with the knowledge of (:ommissioner Scboneman's looking over the project and knowing what they are doing, he would concur with the motion. Comnissioner Schoneman stated the extension to the gate had U.A.B. approval; that he had called off the First Avenue job and went to the gate, and then there was the concrete parking strip to help on oil spills, and these did take additional time. Comis- sioner Schoneman conmented that the weather had been beautiful and he was surprised that addi- tional personnel weren't put on the job; that he had told the contractor that he was unhappy with the job and would consider this in the awarding of the next bids because they could have pushed a little more. Mayor pro tem Clark commented that for those days in which the contrac- tor did not use full crews, he has been deducted in his request for twenty-six days extension, and Commissioner Schoneman stated this was a hard project to get approved by U.A.B., because it was considered the City was repairing the old street and not particularly widening it, and he thought the owners of the businesses on the street should be very happy they have been able to obtain $197,000 improvement on their main street. Motion carried unanimously. SI1OItI~LINE blANAGE~2NT PERMIT - Cit~ of Bremerton City Clerk read memo dated November 3, 1971, from City Engineer to the City Council, attaching an application for a permit to construct a sewer line with associated pump stations along the East shore of Phinney Bay, and prior to the submission to the City Planner the application re- quires the notarized signature of the Mayor. bbtion by Mayor pro tern Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize the signature of the T~erk and blayor pro tem Clark gave the route which the application would take, and that eventually Hr. Plescher will return the application to the City Council, which will set a hear- ing date some time after thirty days from the date of setting the hearing. Motion carried unan- imously. (HINtrI'ES - CI'I¥ O)UNCIL MI!I!TING, NOVI3~ER 3, 1971, Cont.) ECOIIXgY - PUBLIC llI:ARING Clerk read a notice of public hearing, November S, 1971, in Olympia, to discuss administrative procedures for local governments to follow, in accepting an application for substantial devel- o,ment p,;mits on the State's shoreline area. It was the opinion of Mayor pro tern Clark and Commissioner Schoneman that Hr. Plescher would probably be the proper person to attend the public hearing. PUBI,IC TIL~NSPORTATION - I lIC~ ~qAY-USER TAXES Clerk read notice of meeting to discuss the use of highway-user taxes for public transportation, to be held Thursday, November 4, at Deubletree Inn, Southcenter Shopping Center. Mayor pro tern Clark asked the City Clerk to check with the City Treasurer to see if this proposed legislation would l>e helpful to the City of Bremerton, and if so, that possibly he would attend. SI;3VI!R PETITION - KITS/UP l~XKli BUSINESS DISTRICT Commissioner Schoneman stated he had this morning been handed, by the City Engineer, a petition that would allow sewers to be constructed in the Kitsap Lake business district. This is an area of great need and will give this matter a degree of preference. He said the petition has been checked and it is above $0%, although not a great deal more than the 50%. ~xbtion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor pro tem Clark to re-refer the petition to the engineer': o~ for their preparation of a memo setting the exact percentage and other details, which would include just that portion of the business district at ritsap Lake on both sides of the highway, carried tmm~imous ly. I~PORTS Comissioner Schoneman: Commissioner Schoneman stated he had a letter addressed to Mr. B. J. Briggs, Plumbing Inspector, from tbe International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials in the year of 1971, stating his work on the membership committee was of a vital nature, commissioner Schoneman stated that when employees extended themselves like this they deserve a pat on the back. 1) The new Auto Center is fast coming to completion. The Public Works has approved a prospectus to do the work of paving Kean St., which is on the arterial system. We are now faced with same problem as Pacific, trying to find the right weather for blacktop. This may be delayed until next spring, and in the meantime temporary surfacing with crushed gravel, etc. This im- provement will be paid by the 1/2 cent gas tax program. 2) Reported on the activation of the traffic signals at 6th and Washington, and approximate- ly 9th and i~ashington. $) Conmissioner Schoneman has asked Mr. ltolgerson, of the State Ilighway Office, as to Mint action is being taken to place signals at the Old Belfair llighway at Gorst, and that he thought it would be progrmaned in about one month. This will assist people leaving the golf course, and that this is probably the most congested intersection in the County. 4) Commissiuner Schoneman stated that in 1962, when the City was preparing to put in a fill for the llth St. connection, it was necessary to obtain right-of-way from the owners of the TBt, M Harket to allow connection through the parking lot to 13th St., and in negotiating with 'I'B6M they had no inclination to sell the forty feet because past surveys had shown the building was constructed on the right-of-way. The City then negotiated with the Itighway Department, appraised the footage at $6,000. The City didn't have any money to purchase, but the State deed- ed the land to the City on the basis that when the new freeway went in that the City could do $6,000 worth of work on the street to the sewage treatment plant. There is about $7,200 worth of work, and the City will now have to work off its obligation of $6,000. The State wanted to deduct the $6,000 from the $7,200 they are going to pay for the land adjacent to the sewage treat- ment plm~t, but they were informed the land belonged to the Water Department and the City owes the money for streets. Commissioner said he would explain to the Auditor that the City is obli- gated to do the $6.000 worth of work. This includes machinery and labor. In 1962 the City traded the land that we received from the State to TB6M for the 13th St. cut-through. 5) Tucci Construction Compan~z comissioner Schoneman reported that Mr. Tucci will be meet- ing with the Commissioners next week in regard to the storm sewer which was installed for the price orS100,000, and for M~ich the City has an obligation of $15,000; the amount is set up in this year's budget request; that Tucci increased the pipe size so the City could extend out beyond Clare's ~larsh. The sewer is complete and will be turned over to the City as a $100,000 storm sewer ~or $15,000, wbich Commissioner Schoneman stated was a pretty good bargain. 6) Commissioner Schoneman reported that the bike path was successful, and ttm water depart- meat is taking adjacent logging roads for making horse trails. This would be about four or five miles and should be ready next year. 7) l,ogging discontinued and made the goal of $40,000 in sales. Also working gradually on future site of proposed nine hole golf course adjacent to the present eighteen holes. The work would take about two years; however, may not have another nine holes for another five years, but at least getting background information. Only involved in surveying and topography and later it will he t~p to the Council to determine who might be doing the tayout. 8) Itc congratulated all those M~o were successful in yesterday's elections, as members of the School Board, and condolences to those who didn't quite make it; that lie was not sure who would be the new Mayor of Port Orchard because the race is pretty dose, but the successor to Nick Repanich would find big shoes to fill as he has been one of the finest Mayors Port Orchard has ever had. BILLS }~6-~-~n by Mayor pro tern Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that are approved by t~e-T~jority of the Comission. Carried unanimously. (Cont. next page) (blINI;I'I!S - City Cotmcil Meeting, November 3, 1971, Cont.) REPORTS Conmissioncr Clark: 1) Concurred on yesterday's elections with Commissioner Schoneman's remarks, and espec- ially as they concern Mayor Nick Repanich, and also Mr. Repanich has been a great Mayor to work with, as another Mayor and as a representative of the Association of IVashington Cities; that he will be missed. Meeting recessed at 10:S0 to 11:00 A.M. Meeting was called to order by Mayor pro tern Clark at 11:00 a.m. and the Clerk stated this was the time to open bids for gasoline, motor oils, and other motor supplies for the calendar year 1972. Motion by Acting Mayor Clark ant! Con~nissioner Schoneman to open the bids, carried unanimously. C~SOL INE BIDS Clerk opened bid envelopes and read as follows: 1) Union 76 - No bid. 2) Phillips Petroleum Company - $S0.00 ~ney order enclosed. Regular gasoline (Sixty-six) $.237 Premium (Flite Fuel) .262 Imbricating Oil .68 (in SS gal. drums) Lubricating Oil (Bus) .74 Grease .No Bid Torque Fluid .75 Transmission Oil .No bid Differential Grease (1~,2) .173 (in 410# drums) Parts Cleaning Solvent No bid Drum deposit $6.00 .3) Texaco - $50.00 Cashier's Check Regular gasoline (Fire Chief) $.227 Premium gasoline (Sky Chief) 247 1.ubricating Oil 55 hfl~rJcating Oil (Bus) 62 Crease 285 Torque Fluid 65 Transmission Oil 55 Differential Grease (112) 1S Parts Cleaning Solvent No bid 4) Standard Oil Company - $S0.00 Certified Check Regular gasoline (Chevron) $.2221 Premium gasoline (Chevron Supreme) .2421 Lubricating Oil . S2S Lubricating Oil (Bus) .58 Grease .28S Torque Flu. id .80 Transmission Oil .135 per pound. Differential Grease (lr, 2) .13 Parts Cleaning Solvent No bid ~Btion by Mayor pro tern (:lark and Comissioner Schoneman to refer the bids to appropriate com- ~ for study and award at tlm next meeting, carried tmanimously. REPOI~TS Assistant City Attorney Kamps: 1) Buell vs. City of Bremerton and Mrs. R.J. Smith, the case is going to begin tomorrow. Anticipate the trial to take two days, running through Friday, but will probably run into Menday. 2) The City Attorney and ~r. Kamps will be attending the Washington State Attorneys Meet- ing on Friday and Saturday in Vancouver. !Ie is looking forward to attending because it is the first opport~mity to go to one of the conventions. Mr. Walgren will probably have a m~ort to make on the meeting next week. bleeting adjourned at 11:27 A.M.