HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/04/70 February 4, 1970
The regular meeting of the City Council of ~he City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall at 10:00 O'clock A,M., P.S.T., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending were
the followinA: Commissioner 6~honeman, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon, City
Engineer Lewis, Battalion Chief Balazic, Representatives of the Polson Company, Representatives of
the Press and Radio. The Mayor announced that Commissioner Clark was absent due to l~n illness
in his family and was in Wenatchee,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Melvin
Unruh of the Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended,
The City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a bid opening on the "Electric"
Automatic Irrigation System for the Fleetwood 1B-hole Golf Course. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and
Mr. Jarstad to open this bid, carried unanimously. The City Clerk opened the following bids
on the "Electric "Automatic Irrigation System:
POLSON COMPANY Seattle, Washington, Bid bond for 5% of the total agreement was enclosed,
Bid, $82,000. plus S.S.T, - $3,690. GRAND TOTAL $85,690.
ti. D. FOWLER Bellevue, Washington. Bid Bond for $4,683,94 enclosed, Bid - $85,500. less
pipe and pump, plus S.S.T. - $3,847.50, GRAND TOTAL $89,347.50
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr, Jarstad to refer bids to a committee consisting of Mr. Humble
Mr. Weller,Mr. Tyson, and the City Council for further study, carried unaninously.
The City Clerk read a MEMO requesting that the Engineer's 1957 Chev, License No, D-4223 be declared
surplus and be disposed of at the City's best interest. (Memo from City X~nee~, Jack Lewis)
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously.
City Clerk read a MEMO requesting authorization to call for bids for a new garden tractor for the
Oorst Creek Pump Station submitted by Mr. Humble, Motion ~y Mr, Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approw
request, carried unanimously providing trade-in was included if available.
City Clerk read SEPARATION od RICHARD SPENCER, Helper, effective 2-3-70 at his own request. Motion
by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read the following EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
KEITH P. WHITTAKER, Water Distribution, Sewer Division, $2.88 hour, contingent upon examination
effective 2-3-70.
~RCARET I. FORSTEN, Extra=help, CIerks Office, $2.33, effective 2-3-70
Motion bv Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read the following change of PAY STATUS reports:
ROBERT W. HENRY, JR., Lst Year patrolman to 2nd year patrolman, from $654.50 to $682., effectiv~
2-16-70, ~Police Department.
LARRY BEELEART 2nd year patrolman to 3rd year patrolman, from $682. to $715., effective 2-1-70,
Police Department.
M. K. FRONCZAK, 1st year fireman to 2nd year fireman, from $654.50 to $682., effective 2-~-70,
Firemans Department.
G. B. F. SCOTT, 2nd year Fireman to 3rd year Fireman, from $682. to $715., effective 2~1~70
Fire Department
CERNIE G. SAUNDERS, from Electrician Helper (Range 25, $3.35) to Electrician Traffic Light
(Range 29, $4.13), effective 2-1-70
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jmrstad to approve, carried unanimously.
City Clerk read Payroll Claim Voucher for PAYROLL ending JANUARY 31, 1970 in the amount of $113,570.1
audited by W. R. Vaa. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr, Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously.
February 4, 1970 (Cont,)
City Clerk read a GENERAL CLAIM VOUCHER to Rockstad Construction'Co., Inc. in the amount of $837.27
for the repair of storm line. He had pictures to prove he was not responsible for the damage.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve subject to auditor W. R. Vaa's review, carried
unanimously.
City Clerk read the AGREEMENT between the City of Bremerton and John Reimer aa to the Professional
Services for carrying out detailed specifications, and on-Jobsite supervision for the construction
of the golf course for the period of 7-16-69 through 9-13-69 in the amount representing 25% of the
agreed total fee for services rendered I.A.C. Project. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad
to approve, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a CLAIM FOR DAMAGES from ERIC G. MILLER, 2109 E. 17 Street, Bremerton, Washingt,
in the amount of $6.27 for a bent wheel he receivedwhen he drove in a ditch covered with water
caused from a caved in sewer drain. City Clerk reported he had referred this to the insurance com-
pany.
The City Clerk read a letter from the KITSAP COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION on being notified of
pending ordinances and/or hearings of pending ordinances and changes. Under Discuaalon: Commissio'
Schoneman stated all they have to do is have a representative atted the Council meetings, Mr. Ed
Adams then stated that he had been contacted in reference to being their representative and perhaps
this would influence our action on this letter. Letter filed in Clerk's Office.
The City Clerk then read an AGREEMENT OF RECISSION in reference to entering tn an OUTSIDE UTILITY
AGREEMENT for extended lines, dated May 9, 1969 between L.R.L, Developments and City of Bremerton.
This agreement was recorded with the gitsap County Auditor's Office on that date under receiving
NO. 952749. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the intent of the rescinding
agreement in that we withold official signature and legalizing of ~he instument until such time
as certain legal questions have been answered, such as problems with other governmental agencies
and financing, which came under our agreement, seconded by Mr. Schoneman. Under discussion:
Mayor stated that Dr. Campbell suggested the City's responsibilities under the agreement should
be resolved before the recis~ion is signed. Mr. Schoneman stated the developers are anxioud to get
the recission aigned. Motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk read a MEMO requesting that the EASEMENTS to City from Wllma Chambers and Salvatore &
Alma Ognibene be approved. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to accept the easements and
refer to the City Attorney's Office for checking, Discussion: Mr. Schoneman commented that the
easements are to relieve the snnitarysewer to the Anderson Cove area and separate storm water from
the sanitary sewer. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO 2873, second reading. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to
pass the ORDINANCE NO. 2873, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a PROCLA~LATION entered by Mayor Jarstad for February 8-14, 1970 to be proclaims
ELECTRIC WEEK and urged the Citizens of Bremerton to participate in this significant occasion.
Commissioner Schoneman reported the following:
l) Letter from the State Highway Commission regarding Sinclai~ Inlet to Oyster Bay, Utility Reloca t,
The letter stated that we are responsible for any facilities that are located on public propert
or the costs of relocating them, and it asked that we have plans made to relocate these factlit e:
a at no cost to the state.
2) Report on 1969 Water Distribution activity; As of January let the department had a total lay of
fire lines of 11,323 feet; 26,973 feet of pipe added in 1969 to the system for a grand total of
950,579 feet, or 180.03 miles of lines. Sewers rodded 5.770 feet; checked by t.v. 25,642 feet,
nearly 5 miles.
3) Stated the appraisals have been completed for U, A. B. Program, Phase IV and for three lift s
stations located at Kitsap Lake, by Mr. Beard. There are elven parcels of land and approximate y
13 feet in width with no homes and no structures included - Just land; also, Just land on three
pump station sites. Cler~stated the bills for the appraisals had come in from Mr. Beard and
were in his office. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to acquire the land and pay Mr. Be r~
appraisal fees, carried unanimously.
4) Read the notice of resignation of Dorthy Meacham for Retirement. Mr, Sehoneman commented that
she had worked in Building Department elnce 1948 and knew all the ins and outs of the office,
she will be hard to replace. Hoped she would be around long enough to train her replacement.
Also stated that they are seeking someone for the position now nad will have an examination
for the position.
Assistant City Attorney had no report.
City Clerk had no report.
Motion by Mr. Sehoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve the Application for Utility Connection Outst le
Bremerton City Limits signed by Otto P. Wilhelmi, 2544 Stone Way, Trenton Lockers and Grocery.
On the discussion: Mr. Schoneman stated that 'this had been read at a previous Council meeting, the
the request had been checked by the Sewer Division and will not be too much trouble to connect them
to 'our line; also, that they are without sewer facilities and their septic tank is not functioning.
Motion carried, unanimously.
February 4, 1969 Cont.)
Mayor Jarstad reported the following:
1) Stated that a drain line has been installed at Lion Field, work hawing been completed this week.
The Field will now be able to be leveled off between the Coal Dock and the Playfield area so the
land there may be utilized.
2) The floats given to the City by the Port Commission were now in place and this summer would be
available to use for a small boat basin.
3) Admiral Petrovic will be presenting some historic pictures out of the Naval Shipyard to the
Museum this afternoon in the Mayor:s Office, He will make a personal presentation to some
of the members of the museum committee.
4) Mayor commented on his attendance at the State Law and Justice Committee meeting in Olympia
of which he is a member. Stated there is money being made available through federal omnibus bill
for Police work; however, the intent of the bill is not tO replace existing cars and equipment
etc. but is for new efforts in this field. Suggested that if anyone has any ideas he should
contact one of several committees working throughout the state on this matter·
5) Mentioned that be had been to Olympia on Monday and testified in behalf of the 1/8 cent
gas tax which be used for matching funds for the purpose of building some new ferries· Also
talked to people at Olympia about use of Sales Tax Fund for financial aid to cities and
count~s.
Hal Daley, KBRO, asked if the money for ferried would add any new ferries to Bremerton run and
Mayor Jarstad stated the ferried would be for other runs and would not be constructed like the
Bremerton ferries.
Meeting ADJOURNED at 11:05 A.M., P.S.T.
APPROVED
· JARSTA O.'~, Y~DON, SR. CITY CLERK