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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/70 February 1~, 1970 i~The regu]sr meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of ,!the City Hall at 10:05 A.M.. F.S,T. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending the meeting were the follewing: Commissiener Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney (Assistmnt) Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon, Chief of Police Flour, Assistant Fire Chief Orrfelt, Don Lindgren of Brem-Air Disposal, representative of the H. D, Fowler Co., Inc., and a representative of the Press. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Father Donald Conger of the OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA Church. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk read a LETTER Addressed to the Mayor and the City Council from City Clerk Yeadon and Ed Weller Assistant Water Superintendent, recommending that-the hid for the "Electric" Automatic Irrigation System be awarded to the H. D. Fowler Company, Inc. inasmuch as their bid was the lowest respnnsible bid. Motinn by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to accept this bid; under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that the committee had met for three or four days and had come to the mutual agreement that the H. D. Fowler Co.'s bid was the best one to accept. Commissioner Clark cmmmented that each bidder had to submit their own nlans in the manner that it would be designed and the ~wl,r H~ i~ really the only bid that met the specifications. Where it appeared to be somewhat higher it was really less expensive in the long run when the labor costs were considered. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk read a request to call for bids from the Water (Commercial) Department for tables and tr~ (posting trays 915), metal tables (5), indexes (250~amounting to approximately $1,325.00. Approve¢ by Commissioner Clark, Commissioner of Finance and Accounting. Motion ~y Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve as stated; under discussion: City Clerk Yeadon inquired as to any trade-in?. Commissioner Clark said there are trays but they are old trays and he didn't know their value. He also stated that this is merely a follow-up on a provision that was included in the 1970 budget. Motion carried unanimously. city Clerk read the following NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT GARY BRAI~ KING - Off Street Parking, Parking Lot Attendant, $2.00 per hour, effective 1-19-70. STEVEN L. PETERSON - Extra Help, Water Supply, $2,25 per hour, effective 2-10-70, Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CARRIED unanimously. City Clerk read a CLAIM FOR DAMAGES submitted by Mr. R. g. Foraker, 1805 Broadway, City, for $17.14 received when ht$1968 pickup was backed into by a Water Department Truck, City Clerk stated that he would report it to the INsurance Company today. February 1~, 1970 (Cont,) City Clerk read a LETTER addressed to Mayor Jarstad from Washington State Senate transmitting a certified copy of the Senate Reso~utton1970-Ex 17 which was adopted, by the Washington State Senate on Feberuary 3, 1970, re: stipends, sabaticals, and paying full salaries while attending school. Commissioner Clark commented that the City of Bremerton never has and does not have any such people drawing full s&laries, stipends or sabattcals with exception of the Police Department's brief school which is in the interest of the safety, peace, and health of the citizens of Bremerton. City Clerk read a MEMO dated February 9, 1970 from E. G, Humble to F. S, Schoneman requesting authorization to engage the McCray Construction Company of Seattle to inspect and repair as necessary the 12" Cast iron submarine waterline crossing the Washington Narrows near the Warren Avenue Bridge. A preliminary inspection by Scuba Divers has revealed one separated Joint and the line is now unusable. Its repair will require the services of a firm with barge, crane, and other special equipment and hard hat divers. This firm has done similar work for the City before and is thoroughly familiar with the problems intensified by the swift current in the Narrowa.' Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the request: on discussion; Mr, Schoneman gave furthe~Hetails concerning th break in, the line and said there was a need for periodic checking as well as repairing the line. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk read the City of Bremerton's EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND LIST in the amount of $2,8~1.93 (GROSS). Motioh by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve as stated, carried unanimously. City Clerk read a MEMO dated February 1, 1970 from E. G. Humble to F. S. Schoneman requesting authorization to call for proposals for the furnishing of 2100 feet of 28" steel watermain for use in the ma~n supnly line between McKenna Falls on Union River and Twin Lakes: stating this pipe is urgent needed to replace a stretch of 16" pipeline that constitutes a serious bottleneck in the supply system since it limits the flow available from Casad Lake. It is contemplated to, tap the line to provide irrigation water for the Municipal golf course; and the replacement project must be started once if the department is to complete it in time for use during the coming summer months. Estimated of the materials needed will be $28,000.00. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve immedfa e action; under discussion: Mr. Schoneman explained in more detail the need for the 28" steel main and ~tated the item would be used in conjunction with Fowler's $8,000.00 bid item. Mr. Clark raised the question as to where the funds would come from and asked if this item had been funded in the 1970 bud lei Mr. Schoneman stated he believed there was enough in the materials hudgets to cover this item, and also that the monies will be found even if it has to come out of the Cumulative Reserve fdr General Municipal,~rposes as this is Just as much a need as any project that has received funds for this ,articular source, Discussion was held on this point. Mayor Jarstad stated that the only question i ~where the money is coming from and that he would not like t° authorize the call for bids when he does not know what fund the Job is going to come from. Mayor asked if the Comm~issfoners wanted to amend the motion. An amending motion was made as follows: Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr, Jarstad to delay action until next week until it is found out where the funds for this work will come from. On the question: Mr. Jarstad, YES: Mr, Clark, YES~ and Mr. Schoneman~NO, City Clerk read a MEMO from Dave Patmon requesting bid call waiver for a model 219-M water flow recorder, The reason for waiver was stated because it must match an existing flow meter and transmit at pump station ~14, therefore, there is a single source of supply. The p~st~s,~6rovided for in the ~970 budget. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve~ carried unanimously. 'lCity Clerk read a MEMO from E. G. Humble to F. S. Schoneman to call for bids for copper sulphate for use in algae control tn the supply system. A minimum of 5 tons should be purchased to get the best advantage on a quantity price break~ Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve,c arried unanimously. The City Clerk read a LETTER addressed to Fred Schoneman from Kuri, Japan, A. S. Kurozumi, Chief of Foreign Affairs Secretary in regard, to forming a committee for a Sister City Committee and to make it workable with our committee. city Clerk read a PROCLAMATION February 8-14, 197~proclaiming this week for "BOY SCOUTS WEEK". Motion by Mr. ClarP and Mr. 3srstad to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the Commissio ;e~ carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark introduced the owner of Brem-Air Disposal Co., Pon Lindgren, and Dick Netzel, repr ~s~ of his accounting firm. Mr. Clark stated that Mr. Ltngren had acquired the firm from the former onerator and had furnished excellent service since that time; that Mr. Lingren's contract will expire in August 1971~ and because oftthe no-burning laws adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency he must provide new equipment with such a short time to run on his contract andwould like to have an extension of the present contract for five years. Mr. Clark stated he had checked with th Attorney{s Offieeeand this can be done and the city is under no obligation to call for bids. Mr. Clark stated he was alerting the Council ontthis matter and recommended the Council consider the extension for a period of five years. Mr. Schoneman stated that he has seen the operation 'of four contractors during 'his time with the City and that Don Lingren is ~oing an excellent Job. Mayor ,larstad also spoke in favor of extending the contract if within the Council's power so to do and suggested that the extension be brought up at the next Council meetingl 2) Commissioner Clark spoke about the sales tax legislation in progress at the legislature. February 11, 1970 (Coot,) lotion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to authorize call for bids on the sewer installation at Madron,~ 0int. On discussion: Mr, Schoneman stated specifications are now~preparad and had intended to call ids on the Madrona Point and Kitaap Lake interceptor line hut because of a change in the interceptor [tn~ Kitsap Lake bid call is not being put in at this time. The Madrona Point Job is already prepared is an L.I.D. and authorization for call for bids is all that is necessary with bid opening set for arch 4th. Mr. Schoneman stated some adjustments had to be made on the lift,stations due to new egulations. Motion carried unanimously. ommissioner Schoneman reported: ) hehad a telephone call from Mr. Thor Tollefson, State Fisheries Director, concerning planting of ~ish at Gorst Creek Pumping Station; and that this time there will be a planting of both Chinook ~nd silver Salmon, Mr: Schoneman stated h~s department is well prepared for this 'nlantinm and hat last year s planting was very successful. ~) Reported that 77 Of the 107 trees planted between Park and Naval Avenue~had been broken off and he stumps to avoid possibility of injury; that the school children are to broken had been removed ~e commended because the area snrroundinR the school had the trees still in place. The school ihildren had contributed $200.00 to the olanting. Mr. Schoneman stated he could not understand how o one had ever reported seeing someone break off the trees. Mr. Schoneman stated the trees cost ;5.00 per tree which came out of the gas tax fund and he didn't think it would be posslble to obtain ~dditional funding to replace the trees, Reported nrogress in putting in storm sewers in Anderson Cove area to separate storm and sanitatio :ewers - done in connection with anti-pollution control program. ) Renorted that the Kitsap Lake interceptor line would have to be put 35 feet under the freeway righ,i- ,f-way according to the state: so the City has worked out a new route using the National Guard System ,hich was turned over to the city sometime ago. Mr. Schoneman gave further details concerning he new pro~ected route. iommis~ioner Clark requested the City Attorney to prepare the necessary extension on the garbage contr~c or an additional fire.ars for the consideration of the City Council and possible action at the next ~eeting. rayor Jarstad reported: ) The Police and Fire Departments had a Joint chili-oyster stew feed at the main fire station last n~ nd he was glad the Council had an opportunity to attend. The affair was handled ably by Chief Plouf .ndthere was a very fine movie~ afterward on Alaska, Reported on a search for a lost boy in his neighborhood. The boy was found but circumstances ,ncerninR his clothing description which was given erroneously by his parents points up the difficult w~tnesaes giving accurate information in identifying persons for other matters. Concerning the Sister City in Japan named Kuri, Mayor stated that there is a delegation from that ty which is going to call on Bremerton; that in this connection, in order to give some additional eople to the present committee, Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to recommend the following: Larry rams, Sam Fitz, Robert Bradley, Dr. Richardson, Burl Buskirk. This will give a nine-member committee ater may add six or seven names to it. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark that these people he add ~o the Sister City Committee at this time. On discussion: Mr. Schoneman asked who the others were an ~arstad read their names. Mr. Clark asked if. the mebera of the City Council were on this committee an ~r. Jarstad stated~they are members. Motion carried unanimously. i) Police report for month of January shows an increase in activity; an increase in traffic and relat rrests over last year: however, last year was icy and sno~and this January was a very good month for rivers due to the weather. i) Gave a report on the bridge traffic which was also up from last year probably due to the ice and now of last January. The crossings were about normal for a regular month. ) Good report from the Fire Department for the month of January; estimated loss $1,065.00 on buildir nd $367.00 on contents. ) Reported that tomorrow is a holiday for all City Employees being Lincoln~s birthday: that city, ounty, and state emoloyees all have Lincoln!s birthday off. ) Reported that after Council meetin~ he will be leaving for Tacoma where he will be sitting on a earing as a me,her of the Pollution Control Commission for a four-county area. Gave a report of the usiness which they would be taking up andtthen will be driving to Olympia as there is a lot of work o be done there concerning legislation which is pending. 'eating ADJOURNED at 11:20 A,M., P.S,T. 'PROVED: 'c'~gNN K. JARSTAD~R - G.C. YFJd~, SR., CITY CLERK