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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/70 April 22, 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City o£ Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 A.M., P$S.T. Wednesday, April 22, 1970, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending were the following: Commissioner Clark, Con~nissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Kamps, City Engineer Parker, Fire Chief Tillett, Ed Adams, and a member of the Press. The meeting was called to order at lO:O0 A.M. by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Ron Whitney, Bremerton. Clerk read minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as amended. Clerk read REPORT OF EMPLOYMENT: ROBART C. RETZLOFF, Extra Labor, Water Supply (Golf Course), effective April 21, 1970, $2.25 per hr. RICK R. BELYEA, Extra Labor, Water Supply (Golf Course), effective April 21, 1970, $2.28 per hr. · WAYNE K. NOONAN, Extra Labor, Water Supply (GOl£ Course), effective ~April 21, 1970, $2.25 per h~. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve; under discus- s o~, Mr. Schoneman stated that it is necessary to do some rehiring at this time due to the rapid progress on the golf course. The workers are doing manual work such as picking up brush, stones and sticks. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk read CHANGE OF PAY REPORTS: MARGARET M. MORGAN, Clerk, Clerk-Steno, effeotive April 22, 1970, $484.00 per month. PENELOPY TARBOX, Police, Clerk-Typist, effective April 20, 1970, $418 to $436 per month. DELMAR L. MUSSMAN, Fire, Fireman Mtce., effective March 25, 1970, $783 to $764.80 per month. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve, carried unani- mously. Clerk read Bremerton E~PLOY~sS' RETIREMENT FUND LIST from April, 1970, in the GROSS amount of $2,871.93. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad'~° approve, carried unanimously. Clerk read PAYHOLL VOUCHER for Pay Period ending April 18, 1970, being Warrants Nos~ 28637 thru 28982 GRAND TOTAL $96,571.86 approved by Austin M. Clark and Audited by Harold Fitzwater, City Auditor. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve, carried unani- Clerk read a LETTER from Oliver G. Smith to City Council dated April 16~ 1970, re: an appeal to the Planning Commission for turning down the rezone of the Seventh Day Adventist Parochial School from R. I to RII. Clerk stated petition from Mr. Smith is going to be re-advertised and will be heard at next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion by Commission Clark and Comissloner Schoneman that the City Council refer the letter to Planning Commission for positive decision; under discussion, Commis- sioner Clark amended positive to definite decision. Mayor Jarstad stated the Coun- cil is acting at the advice of the City Attorney that there can not be an appeal on an issue that has not yet been decided on by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk read MEMO from F. S. Schoneman to City Council dated April 22, 1970, re: Pump Repairs to Stations 7-8-9 requesting authorization to purchase pump parts for Stations 7-8-9 from Worthington Corp. They are the only source of supply and the cost will exceed $800.00. ~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve request; under discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated it takes time for pumps such as these to arrive and these pumps must be put into condition now. The money has been budgeted for this. Motion by Commissioner Clark and CommisSioner Schoneman to approve request for waiver of bid call, carried unanimously. Clerk read LETTER from Planning Commission to Council dated April 21, 1970, re: Vacation between 20th and 21st Streets, requested by Ray Creelman. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Recommendation of Planning Co~ission and instruct the City Attorney's Office to prepare necessary Ordinance that will be acted upon at the next meeting and setting the hearing four weeks from today, May 20, 1970. Motion carrie~ unanimously. Clerk read CONTRACT between ~ployment Security Department and City of Bremerton dated April 10, 1970, re: Three trainod people without experience to be hired to train and gain experience; maximum sbusidy $990.00. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize signatures of Mayor and City Clerk, under discussion~ Mr. Yeadon stated he could use at least one of the people in his office now and perhaps more later. Mr. Clark stated he felt i! the Treastu~er's Office could use one of the people also. Mr. Yeadon stated these i~ people are supported by State ~nployment Program in part for wages. Felt it is a '~worthwhile p~ogram. Motion carried unanimously. ' 'Clerk read a LETTER from Lewis and Redford to City Council dated April 16, 1970, re: "K" Werner Interchange Connector, Kitsap County, City of Bremerton. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to engage Lewis and Redford .for consultant on "K" Werner Interchange Connector; under discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated this is the second proposal received f~om Lewis & Redford on this. It is a combination of City and County engaging a consulting firm on this project. Laroyd Bullard, County Engineer, confirmed that the County has approved engaging of Lewis and Redford as the Consultant and will participate cost-wise in this U.A.B. Project. It is to the point that conclusions must be made on these matters. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a major- ~ the Commissioners, tattled unanimously. Commissioner Clark reported: 1) Commented on bus situation. Talked with Mr. Bird of Price Waterhouse Firm and they will be over Next Monday morning to start the study. 2) Mr. Rust's decision on the raise on token fares was that it is too early to determine the effect if any. 3) Friday morning will ~e leaving early for Yakima as a member of the Legis- lathe's Joint InterSm Municipal Committee. 4) Saturday morning will go to Vancouver at the Invitation of State Associ- ation of University Women for a luncheon honoring members of the State wide JUST Committee. Justice Under TaxSatlon. Going as a representative and at the expense of the Association oT Washington Cities. Commissioner Schoneman reported: l) Reoo~ended that excess land purchased in connection with ~oadway for both Phase III and V Schedule A and B, other than that needed for beautificatio purposes, be sold to abutting p~operty owners. Motion by Gommissioner Schoneman and Mr. Clark that a study be made and a recommendation to the Council as to the property which should be sur- plused. Mayor Jarstad clarified the motion by commenting that the action is only to bring a recommendation to the Council and not to sell the land ~t this time. Commissioner$Choneman stated there have been two calls con- cerning buying approximately 20 feet of land. Question was a~ked by Mayor Jarstad as to where the funds would go when sale is made inasmuch as the state paid 90% of the cost and the city only 10%. Mr. Sch~neman stated he would look into this point. Motion carried unanimously. Completed planting of §00 trees on llth Street fill. 3) Mr. Nackey will be in to add to the voucher on the p~operty needed from the City by the State at "K" Werner Interchange stating the utilities will be removed and relocated at the cost of the State. 4) Commented on Ruth Culling who put in some very good years of service in the City as Commissioner of Finance. Miss Cullin agreed to se~l the por- tion of property on Washington Avenue between Sixth and Ninths. Real happy that she did this as she set an example for others to follow. There are six people who will not sell and have engaged an attorney and this action will delay the project. Bids will be opened April 29th. 8) Paving delayed on Phase II and Paso V due to the weather conditions and would appear to be delayed for the balance of the week. 6) May 4th Thru 8th will be annual pick-up week for yard refuse. There will be a statement in the newspaper in order to instruct the people how to stack the waste materials so the City crews may pick it up. 7) Pictures in the Bremerton Sun yesterday showed the problem with wires, transformers, cluttering up the view. Other pictures could be taken to illustrate how this problem has been overcome. Example, wires crossing the streets have been removed, the utility companies are required to serve directly to the poles and not to cross streets, etc. Also, making progress on the pollution problem. 8) Spoke with Mr. Waring yesterday concerning storm sewer location. Will be a storm sewer on Pacific Avenue to remove from existing sanitary. Bid call will be made within a month on Pacific Avenue and also let Street. Timing so will not have both Washington and Pacific Closed at the same time. 9) Water Department completed 6" main installation up to Fourth Street. Still have a section to do, but are putting all their efforts on the golf course and installation of sprinkler system. The fairways are completed now. 10) Yesterday went to Olympia ~lth all the information concerning the Kitsap Lake Sewer Project and the requirements are extensive. Request is for additional funds that are needed due to the new ~outing on the p~oJect. Spoke to them about the urgency in knowing the decision on this project due to a time schedule; however, they have to send the information down to Portland to go through that office and will let us~know within ten days Commlsioner Clark suggested the City Attorney's Office draw up a Resolution honori~ Miss Cullin ~ Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schonem~n to have City Attorney's Office draw up a Resolution honoring Miss Cullin for the commissioners to present to her at an early date, carried unanimously. Chief Tillett stated former Mayor Yowell and his wife are in a rest home and would like to be visited. Clerk read a LETTER from Lewis and Redford dated April 10, 1970, to Bremerton City Council re: Traffic Circulation. The letter cited several streets that should be made one-way for safety purposes: Pleasant and Highland, and Washington 9th to llth. Letter on~ file in the Clerk's Office. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the Council approve the confirmation given by Lewis and Redford of the Streets that must be made one-way; under discussion, Mayor Jarstad stated he felt the council should approve this at this time as the projects are near completion. Commissioner Schoneman explained the location of the Streets and reasons for one-way streets. Motion carried unani. mously. Clerk read LETTER from Washington State Highway Commission to Mr. F. S. Schoneman dated March 16, 1970, re: TOPICS. In order to receive the 100% funding there must be an authorized consultant, authorized by the State. Motion by Cormnissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to have Lewis and Redford do ~-'~ TOPICS study necessary for the City to receive the 100% funding; under dis- cussion, Mr. Schoneman said there will be an agreement drafted for review by the Council next week or two weeks at the latest. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk stated this is the time and place set for a bid opening on Chlorinator. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids, carried unanimous~ W. H. HEIKKINEN COMPANY, Bellevue, WashinEto. Check enclosed $33.00 Price $63§. Plus S.S.T. $31.78 Less Trade-in $10.00 GRAND TOTAL $656.?5. Motion Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to refer bids to appropriate commit- :~'~'~'-i~rb[tudy, carriod unanimously. Clerk read a LETTER from Masquito Bandtto to City Counci$ dated April 18, 1970. Letter was an invitation to a ho-down in sunny, senic, tropical, Vietnam. Asst. City Attorney Kamps reported: l) Reported City Attorney Walgren is in Washington D.C. 2) Mr. Walgren is leaving for Yakima Friday morning. Mayor Jarstad reported: l) nnbY Mayor Jarstad and Cormnissioner Clark to appoint Nick Garguile lng Commission to fill Jim Sullivan's position who has submit- ted his letter of resignation because of moving out of town and busi- ness involvements; under discussion, Mayor Jarstad gave some points of interest on Mr. Garguiles life and said he will be the youngest member of the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 2) Stated he will be leaving for the Northwest Parks Conference in Anchor- age, Alaska on Saturday morning with Mr. Pendergast. Reported on YUK, "Your Ugly Killer". This Saturday is clean-up day by the high school students. 4) Co~anented on Earth Day. 5) Thursday, will be in Seattle at a State Law and Justice meeting and als Foreman Committee to approve grants and applications of all the Police through the State of Washington. 6) Leaving for Olympic College to attend Earth Day. Meeting adjourned.