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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/70 September 9~ 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Coun- cil Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A. M., DST, Wednesday, September 9, 1970. Attending were: May. or Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Eddie Adams, members of Press and Radio. Meeting was opened by the Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation offered by Father Edward BOyle of Holy Trinity Church. Minutes of the last regular meeting, held September 2, 1970, were read by City Clerk and approved as amended. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Joel C. Davidson--Extra Help (Parking Attendant); $2.00 per hr., effective 9-1-70. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS (Parks & Recreation~ temporary employment) Marsha Bright Playleader Effective Sept. 15, 1970 Karen Herstad " " " " " David Longanecker " " " " " Ann McCarty " " " " " James Stuart " " " " " Brian Hartford " " " " " John Redenbaugh " 'f " " " Alayne Swan " " " Clark Blaisdell Labor " " " Dennis Boelke " " " " Patrick Carey " " " " Pete Elswick " " " " Donald Etten " " " " Tracey Reanier " " " " " Steve Durupt " ". " " " Craig Hegdahl " " " " " Bruce Pet rovic " " " " ,, Debby Campbell Lifeguard Effective Sept. 5, 1970 Collene Glomstad " " " " " Gary Quinn Supervisor " " " " Kathy Calnan Part Time Cashier " " " " Peggy Otto~ '~ Swim Instructor " " " " John Thatcher " " " " " ,, (Street Dept.) Morris M. Soriano Extra Help , Effective Aug. 31, 1970 (at own request) Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously. SePtember 9~ 1970 (Cont'd.) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES -- Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company Read by City Clerk; estimated sum $4500.00. Clerk advised that insurance company had been notified. WATER METER BIDS (Opened 8-26-70) Clerk read Memo. dated September 1, 1970, from E. G. Humble to Commissioner Schoneman, recon~nending award to Rockwell Co. of all meters on which they had bid, and award to Hersey-Sparling the 8" com- pound and current meters. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to so award, carried unanimously. SAND BID FOR LIONS PLAYFIELD Clerk read Memo. dated September 8, 1970, from A. Pendergast recormuending that the low bid be accept and contract awarded accordingly (to North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt). Motion by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Mayor Jarstad, to award bid, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDERS Clerk presented Change Order No. 1 - Ed Hewson - for decrease in the amount of $2,466.00 in High Avenue Sewer Contract; also, Change Order #3 - Select Contractors, Inc. - for increase of $300.00 in cement concrete curbing, Washington Avenue. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman added that there would be a delay in placing of west-side stdewal~ so there would be no interference with equipment, which delay had been approved by the U. A. B. REMARKS FROM FLOOR Mrs. Fisk of 3611 Pine Cone Drive, commented on sewers, bus situation and need for dog-leash law. L.I.D. FORMATION~ CONSTITUTION AVE.--PREBLE TO ARSENAL WAY AND CHARLESTON AVE. Clerk presented petition for formation and read letter dated September 3, 1970, from City Engineer, which referred to map showing area to be excluded from petition to meet the 50% requirement to proceed. Commissioner Clark raised question of legality of this reduction, and Attorney Walgren advised it was proper at this stage--as a new district is being proposed. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to accept Petition and refer to City Attorney for preparation of proper papers, carried unanimously. PAYROLL--PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31~ 1970 Clerk presented Voucher in the amount of $124,463.86 duly audited by the City Auditor and approved by the Commissioner of Finance. Motion by Co~m~iasioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #308--SANDERS AVE. Clerk read Resolution #1469 declaring improvements had been completed and proposing time for hearim on assessments for Wednesday, October 7, 1970, at 10:00 A. M., DST, in the Council Chambers. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to adopt, carried unanimously. B.P.O.E. REZONE ORDINANCE NO. 2907 AMENDING USE AND AREA MAPS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1792 Second reading, by City Clerk. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to pass Ordinance No. 2907 carried: Mr. Jarstad - Yes; Mr. Clark --Yes; Mr. Schoneman - Yes. APPLICATION FOR OUTSIDE UTILITY SERVICE BY CHARLES C. HASELWOOD (LOTS IN OLE HANSON NAVY YARD ADDITION) Read by City Clerk; same was accompanied by Outside Utility Agreement. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schonema explained that property is adjacent to City sewer system on Roosevelt Avenue, undeveloped, that leaves National Guard Area; will have to construct their own sewer system, tying into existing, and this is in accordance with our regular procedure. September 9~ 1970 (Cont'd.) ANNEXATION PETITION--TERRY L. AND CAROLINE ~OTTER--WERNER ROAD Clerk read letter dated September 8, 1970, from Planning Aide Jim Hofmann', enclosing 75 percent annexation petition and stating that their signatures represented 100 percent of assessed valuation. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to accept Petition and refer to Planning Director for processing, carried unanimously. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Clerk read letter dated September 4, 1970, from Tucci & Sons Inc., Tacoma, Washington, offering rental2 rate $45.00 per hour for INSLEY 2250 hydraulic backhoe having bucket capacity 2-1/4 cu. yds., rate to include fuel, maintenance, operator and oiler. Also quoted on rental of d~mp trucks. In dis- cussion, Commissioner Schoneman stated: "This bucket was needed for construction of storm sewer at Sheridan and Pine Road, happens to be in the area, and more adequate for the work than the City shovel". Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Co~issioner Clark to accept Tucci's offer on backhoe, carried unanimously. PROPERTY AT UNION AVENUE AND WERNER ROAD Clerk read letter dated August 19, 1970, from Rock E. Caley, Attorney, Seattle, Washington, offering to purchase triangular-shaped piece of property owned by the City at Union Avenue and Werner Road, Bremerton, abuttin$ land he had already acquired on which to build a building to be leased to Pacific! Northwest Bell Telephone Co. -Commissioners Clark and Schoneman pointed out the characteristics of this property that made it advisable to dispose of it through sale, after appraisal--no public offering being required in this circumstance. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark that property be appraised, and that a Resolution be prepared to allow City to negotiate sale, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY APPLICATION AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT - WOOD CONSTRUCTION CO, Clerk read memo dated September 9, 1970, from W. E. Parker~presenting utility application and agree- ment for Plat of Woodridge located on Pine Roa'd and stating Wood Construction wished a reimbursement agreement with the City for extending sewer 988 feet farther outside City. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve. Under discussion by the three Commissioners, the two-fold nature of the request was emphasized, and motion was amended by Com- missioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to.include willingness to enter into negotiations for reimburse- ment agreement; carried unanimously. HEALTH DEPARTMENT MERIT SYSTEM Mayor Jarstad introduced request from Dr. Benham for approval of a merit system for Health Department!' employees, stating the deadline is September 15. Commissioner Clark indicated that considerable State and Federal funds would be available upon adopting the Merit System but that there might be some reservation--by the City and County as well as Unions--regardimg the wage scales. Commissioner Schoneman pointed out that there was a withdrawal clause'providing for 30 days notice. Mayor Jarstad~ stated that what was wanted now was only an indication that we were receptive to the system; that formal action could be taken at the Board meeting, and suggested each Commissioner authorize that a letter to this effect be written by City Clerk'to 'Dr~ Benham. and interim.phone call made. (Tacit consent; no formal action.) PAYMENT OF BILLS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE COUNCIL Motion to approve by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Scho~eman, passed unanimously. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS (Including Price Waterhouae report:on bus situation) Commissioner Clark advised he had been contacted by Wm. P. Harper & Sons (our financial consultants) as he was about to come to this meeting, and they requested a meettng~with the Com~nissioners on Friday the llth or Monday the 14th regarding the new parking facility; that Jacobson & Associates had tentatively completed their feasibility study and might have some suggestions re altering the size of the facility. (Mr. Vadman would represent Harper at the meeting.) Commented that he had attended Ellensburg Fair and Rodeo on Labor Day weekend and that, although greatly impressed by it, our Kitsap County Fair was pretty hard to beat. Mentioned he had camped on the Yakima River and ran it on a rubber raft. Also called attention to his diminishing beard (by design rather than accident or faili~I) IntrodUced Mr. Taylor of Price Waterhouse to comment on their final report regarding the bus system. (Copies of report had been distributed to Commissioners, Press and Radio.) Mr. Taylor stated that the controlling factor in selecting system of operation would be that of qualifying for State financial assistance. This required "ownership", and the "ownership" qualifi- cation would be met by owning just the buses themselves--even though contracting for operation by a private operator. Recommended: contracting with Bremerton-Charleston as operator, as they have September 9~ 1970 (Cont'd.) had experience in operating; experienced in City; have coaches and inventory of parts (added impor- tance as coaches are quite old); also, this arrangement would afford continuity of operation after election. Also reco~aended maintaining present route structure generally but make efforts to secure new ridership and adjust to changing conditions, working with one or two routes at a time to determine trends; take counts, then make adjustment to different routes for reasonably short period of time. Added that reducing fares was a very speculative move; reco~ended zone ~fare of 5¢ for riders outside City limits as they would not be paying proposed monthly tax of 60¢. FEDERAL PROGRAMMING At this point (10:55 A. M.) Mayor Jarstad advised he had to catch a ferry to attend a governmental conference at 12:00 in Seattle; that he had a letter from County Commission requesting an appoint- ment to a new board dealing with Federal programming and, as Commissioner wClark is. representing City on the Kitsap County Action Board, was appointing Commissioner Clark to that Board. PRICE WATERHOUSE REPORT (Cont'd~) Mr. Taylor called attention to the limited life expectancy of the present buses because of their age, and suggested Mini buses might be practical replacements because of their flexibility and 1OW cost. Stated that they (Price Waterhouse) have detailed out key elements in contractual arrangements with private operator: that he should be reimbursed for actual cost of operation and, second, he should be motivated by incentives applied to increased revenue rather than cost reduction--as the latter might tend to result in reduced service and/or maintenance. Added that PW have set forth format for computing the relationship with private operator and had worked out examples with illustrative numbers, shown in exhibits in their reports. COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN Reported that U.A.B. project on Washington Avenue from 6th to 9th is almost ready for bid call-- which had already been authorized--and that specs will be forthcoming next week to proceed with east side of Washington, and believes that properties required on the west side would be obtained by the time the contractor gets that far with the work. High Avenue improvement proceeding on schedule. Sheridan Road and Pine Road sewer installation will be started this week; believed another portion would be constructed by others and that line would be connected to Clare's Marsh. Kitsap Lake and Madrona Point sewers are progressing well and lift stations are being constructed. Referred to a particularly disturbing item. He had been contacted by Mr. Birkland of the BREMERTON SUN regarding report they had received from Water Pollution Administration Control stating that the City required additional treatment of its'sewage. Commissioner Schon,m~n pointed out that the City should have received the report at least the Same time as the newspaper. Motion by Co~nissioners Clark and Schoneman that the City Clerk direct a letter to proper agencies calling their attention to the fact that this report was released more tha~ a week hence to the Press and Radio~ but that the City has not received the report and cannot furnish the Press or Radio with any information concerning questions they might have. Commissioner Schoneman added that he would like Senator Jackson, Representative Hicks and Senator Magnuson to be aware of this lack of communication between that agency and the City of Bremerton, Motion carried unanimously. Raised question regarding acquisition of 17-acre tract at Eastpark. Clerk~advised that Park and Recreation director Mr. Pendergast had been in touch with the Government regarding the acquisition. Reported he toured the golf course on Monday; grass was nice and green and the course looked playab] CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Commissioner Schoneman and he will be attending meeting in Olympia Thursday evening to discuss what additional funds will be necessary under the Arterial Board Program; that because of the substantial increase in interest rates, the funding originally contemplated had been reduced considerably; might be best to use gas. tax. Will also attend, with Commissioner Schoneman, meeting of Legislative. Co~ntttee and will make recommendations regarding Price Waterhouse report on highways. Reported attending meeting re Drug Control unit, which wttl continue under jurisdiction of Washing- ton State. Had flown over Rock Festival, which looked like a muddy mess, with great piles of gar- bage and apparently much dope being handed around. Was considering ambiguity regarding rights of. retired people on disability; will review Ordinance and report later. Having series of Monday morning meetings with department heads to work out mutual problems. September 9~ 1970 (Cont'd.) REPORT OF CITY CLERK Regarding Peggy Determan, whom we had hired but who had to leave to enter hospital; salary was $515.96 but $275.00 had been received from Employment Security Department and net cost to City was $240.96. Also against Beckwith's salary (employee in garage), we had received $540.00 leaving net cost to City of $1,283.63 out of his total salary of $1,823.63 for the period April 6 to August 14. Regarding new MDTA Program, pointed out that we now have eight or ten persons in different depart- ments of the City. ROSS REZONE Mr. Ross again inquired re status. Commissioner Clark replied that they had met with Planning Commission but not yet had an opportunity to discuss this; hoped to be able to act on it next week. Commissioner Schoneman added he thought it should be ~,n~uded by ne~ay. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 A.M. ~.~~ - .