HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/70 July 1, 1970
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was hsld in the Council Chambers
of City Hall at 10:00 A.M., D.S.T., Wednesday, July 1, 1970, with Commissioner Schoneman presiding.
Also attending were: City Engineer Parker, Planner Hofmann, Building Inspector Irish, Water Super-
intendent Humble, Asst. Water Superintendent Weller, Err Heath, Archie Mottinger; Chamber of Cor?~
merce members Chuck Warner, Burn Werny, Barny Kahn, John Olsen, Wayne Olsen, Bill Woollett, Jack
Nomensen; and representatives of Press and Radio; also Rev. Felthouse of the Baptist Church, and
Fire Chief Tillett.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M., D.S.T., by Commissioner Schoneman, and the Invoca-
tion was ~tven by Rev. Felthouse of the First Baptist Church.
In the absence of Mayor Jatstad, Comissioner Clark and City Clerk Yeadon due to a convention for
the Association of Washington Cities in Yakima, Commissioner Schoneman stated that, in accordance
with the City Charter, a Council meeting must be held at least once a week; but, due to the lack of
a quorum, however, no city business can be acted upon in any manner other than conducting the
meeting in its regular fashion.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read as information.
Commissioner Schoneman welcomed the visiting members of the Chamber of Commerce and introduced
Chuck Warner to present his committee members for their presentations.
Mr. Warmer introduced Jack Nomensen, Co-Chairman of the Armed Forces Division. Mr. Nomensen
reported on the procedure used for greeting different ships, and reported on the upcoming events
for the enlisted men.
Mr. Warner introduced Bill Woollett, Co-Chairman of the Education Division. Mr. Woollett reported
on the activities of his division such as giving scholarships, greeting new teachers, and on the
3unior Achievement Program, etc.
Mr. Warner introduced Wayne Olsen, Chairman of Public Relations and Publicity. Mr. Olsen reported
on the establishment of the first--and biggest--salt water festival and boat races in the North-
west area. Mr. Olsen stated this was still in the planning stages, and would be for a year or
possible two. He also thanked the citizens of Bremerton for participating in Armed Forces Week.
Mr. Warner introduced Barney Rahn, Chairman of the Retail Merchants and Economy Division. Mr.Kahn
discussed the improvements in the business area, its growth, sales that are coming up, and the
Safety Day that is planned in the future to display safety equipment, fire equipment, etc.
Mr. Warner introduced 3ohm Olsen, Chairman of Roads and Bridges Division. Mr. Olsen reported a
delegate will attend the convention of the State Roads and Bridges Association, of which the
Chamber is a member.
Mr. Warner introduced the Chairman of Tourists Division, Burn Werny. Mr. Werny reported on the
Tourist Booth being opened, brochures of the area, and the new City map.
Co~issioner Schoneman thanked the members of the Chamber for coming and giving their reports.
He also invited them to stay for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Schoneman discussed the
Public Works Department and their fine staffs and crews: Mr. Humble, Water Superintendent; Mr.
Weller, Asst. Water Superintendent; Mr. Heath, who has worked on the golf course since its beginninl
Archie Mottinger, who is in charge of streets, paving, etc.; Mr. Irish, Building Inspector, City
Engineer Parker; and a member of the Planning Dept., Jim Hofmann, spoke in turn about their
departments, the work they do and their fine crews.
Co~issioner Schoneman reported:
1. On the paving of 4th Street, and a thank-you card he received from the residents of 4th St.
2. Monday, June 30, 1970, the 4th Phase of the Washington Avenue Project was started. The 5th
Phase has been completed; however, there is some property left to obtain from Manette Bridge
to 6th Street and is causing a delay in this phase. Condemnation proceedings must be taken
to obtain this property in order to complete the construction.
3. Received a call stating that the TOPICS application had been approved and a survey must be
taken of the entire City to find the hazards of our city that may be corrected in this
program.
4. Problem on Madrona Point Sewer Project. A gentleman requested the City remove the pipe for
the project from his land until he has been paid for the easement.
There being no further matters to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 11:45 A.M., D.S.T.
~G~ C.~don, Sr., ~ity clerk
'Clenn K. Jarstad,[~M~or