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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/70 Octo~ 21~ 1970 iThe regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council iChambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A. M., DST, Wednesday, October 21, 1970. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad i(prestding), Commissioner Clark, Co~m~issioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attorney iSexton, and representative of Press and Radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invo- cation by Rev. L. White of First Baptist Church. i Minutes of the last regular meeting, held October 15, were read and approved as amended. iEMPLOYMENTS Mrs. MarJorie Kemp - Extra Help - City Clerk's office - $2.10 - effective 10/13/70 !'R. A. Montague - Extra Help - Street Dept. - $2.57 hr. - effective 10/19/70 Margaret Morgan - Extra Help - City Clerk's office - $2.33 - effective 10/15/70 Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously~ !TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE Clerk presented application of James Clark Fee, 1122 Marguerite St., Bremerton, duly notarized, with required affidavits as to character and habits, certificate of physician, and recommendation of Capt. Ingram that license be issued. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve application of James Clark Fee for Taxi Driver's License, carried unanimously. ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE iClerk presented application of James R. Beals for entertainment license for tavern known at DRIFT INN i~at 204 1st Street, approved by Chief Plouf. i!Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve application subject to required approval, !if any, of other Departments, carried unanimously. !!PAYROLL iVoucher for period ending October 15, 1970, amount $96,271.71, signed by Auditor Harold Fitzwater and iapproved by Commissioner Clark, was presented by the Clerk. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve Payroll Voucher for period ending October 15, ~ carried unanimously. October 21, 1970 (Cont'd.) RETIREMENT FUND Clerk presented Employees' Retirement Fund for October, 1970, in the amount of $2,527.90, signed by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioners Clark and Schoneman. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve Employees' Retirement Fund for period t~adln~ October 1970, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS Clerk read proclamation of Mayor Jarstad proclaiming Tuesday, 27 October 1970, as NAVY DAY. Clerk read proclmmmtion of Mayor Jarstad proclaiming the week October 18-24, 1970 as NATIONAL BUSI- NESS WOMEN'S WEEK. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATION PROJECT Clerk read letter dated October 15, 1970, from Kramer, Chin & Mayo, requesting authorization to (1) proceed with final design of the project, and ~2) submit necessary permit applications, approximate cost $18,000. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to have Kramer, Chin & Mayo proceed with final plans, and'submit necessary permit applications, carried unanimously. OVERTIME PAY Clerk presented matter of overtime pay for Jack Lewis, carried over from previous meeting. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to refer to Attorney's office for opinion, carried unanimously. EASEMENTS Clerk presented request of Engineer's Department dated October 19, 1970 for approval of easements, Madrona Point, executed by Dorothy V. Wilson, and Sam H. and Margaret A. Gold. Motion by Co~ssioners Schoneman and Clark to accept easements and refer to Attorney's office for checking and recording, carried unanimously. KITSAP LAKE SANITARY SE~ER Clerk presented requisition from Engineering Department dated October 16, 1970, to authorize Puget Power Company to connect pump stations on the Kitsap Lake Sewer line to the source, total $4,395.00. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDERS Clerk presented two contract Change Orders: (1) Packard Construction Company - $3,510.00 - Change Order ~6 - Kitsap Lake Schedule "B" - for Chain Link Fence and Drive Gates for pump stations #1, 6 and 7; (2) Packard Pump.& Pipe Co., for bug and rodent screens, and flexible couplings - Madrona Point, amount $372.00. Motion by Commissioner Sehoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve Change Orders, carried unanimously. OVERTIME PAY -:POLICE Clerk read Ordinance No. 2917, amending Ordinance No. 1813 to provide for the overtime of certain members of the Police Department who appear as witnesses in Municipal Court, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 2917. Under discussion, Mayor Jarstad commented on the problem created when officers have to appear as witnesses, which is almost always on their time off; those on "graveyard" shift lose sleep; it has been practice to give them compenaatory time off--which reduces the number of uniformed personnel on duty; that witness fees would partially offset proposed overtime pay. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2917 carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. AUTHORIZATION FOR WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM Clerk read Ordinance No. 2918, amending. Ordinance No. 2894 so as to provide for an increased author-~ tzation to pay costs for constructing and installing additions and improvements to, and extensions of, the combined water and sewerage system of. the City of Bremerton; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 2918. Under discussion, Commissio~Lc Clark commented that this was a periodic updating of authorization to enable City Clerk to pay costs outstanding. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2918 carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commission,~ Clark - Yes; Cormuissioner Schoneman - Yes. October 21~ 1970 (Cont'd.) 10:00 A. M. Mayor Jarstad declared meeting open for matters outside agenda. No one addressed the Chair. HEARINGS Clerk announced this was the time and place for hearings on rezone applications: Bruce Martin for Burns, Hinrich et al, and Jack Potter for Theo and Ellen Chrey. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to proceed with rezone hearings, carried unani- mously. Clerk announced that notice of hearings had been published as required. Bruce Martin (for Burns~ Hinrich~ et al) Clerk read letter of October 6,1970, from Planning Commission to City Council with excerpt of min- utes of Planning Commission meeting held September 30, 1970, approving application; explained that the application was for a medical-dental building, and presented Planning Commission Resolution #197 recommending that Council approve rezone with the following conditions: (1) Development shall be essentially the same as shown on site plan; (2) a planting strip not less than 5 feet in width alon the north property line shall be planted with a sight-obscuring screening not less than 4 feet in height; (3) a landscaping plan is to be submitted to the City for approval prior to the constructio of any building. Mr. Plescher indicated details on zoning map and in relation to Comprehensive Plan and area map, and explained that the type of neighborhood would be a continuation of an area'already zoned "Commercial". Mayor Jarstad invited any proponents or opponents to speak to the matter (none) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that proposed rezone be approved and proper ordi- nance drawn, carried unanimously. Potter (for Theo. and Ellen Chre¥) Clerk read letter of October 6 from Planning Commission to City Council containing excerpt from min- utes of special meeting held September 30, 1970, recommending approval; also read Planning Commissio Resolution No. 196, requesting Council to pass ordinance for reclassification of property as described in application. On request of Mayor Jarstad, read Planning Commission's staff review. Clerk also read letter of August 25, 1970, from Inspector J. E. Horton of the. Fire Prevention Bureau to Chief Holttne; also letter of September 28, 1970, from Karl Kannitzer, Council President of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, advising that the Church has voted-not to oppose the Application. Mayor Jarstad invited Mr. Plescher to speak to this rezone, and he briefed the Council on the site plan, traffic flow, density, and relation to Comprehensive Plan. There was no one present to speak further on the application. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve rezone application with conditions recomme and to instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance, carried unanimously. Local Improvement District - Kitsap Lake (LID #309) Clerk announced this was the time and place for hearing mn the preliminary assessment roll of the proposed Kttsap Lake Improvement District for installation of sewers. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that hearing be opened, carried unanimously. Clerk read letters: October 21, 1970, from Mrs. E. L. Ingold, 6121 Harlow Drive, Bremerton, advising they had 333.80 front feet instead of 385.40. Donald L. Shaw, 1738 Cart Blvd., Bremerton, advising he had a wedge-shaped piece of property with road going up two sides of it, cutting a portion off so that he could use only 150 feet rather than the 290.8 feet on notice. Ken Spurling, 2150 No. Callow, stating his tank is new and adequate and cannot pay the proposed assessment. October 14, 1970, from Mrs. June Joseviak, 6003 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, advising her property is not close enough to the lake to cause a pollution problem; and that she could not pay the assessment. September 28, 1970 from Howard N. Godat & Associates, Consulting Engineers, submitting preliminary assessment map and roll, summary of project costs, land and improvement values and back taxes, and advising that the L.I.D. can be legally formed. Mr. Howard Godat, Consulting Engineer, gave a general briefing before the Council. Mr. Straight, of 5531 Harlow Drive, raised'question as to why nearby commercial area was not include~ being the worst offenders. Commissioner Schoneman explained that this LID is the outcome of petitio~ by property owners and could not be held up; that he felt sure the offending property would be shortf included in another proposed LID. October 21~ 1970 (C~nt'd.) Mr. Rueben Joswiak, of 6003 Kitsap Way, inquired as to how many names on the Petition. Commissioner Schoneman expressed opinion it was over 50% and asked Mr. Thornburgh to check it. (Later checked as over 81%) Mrs. Harvey Siegle of Elaine Court, inquired when the job would be started and stated she would appreciate being able to hook onto the sewer. Mr. Shaw, whose letter had been read regarding the covering of a portion of his property by asphalt, mentioned that his assessment was inequitable. Commissioner Schoneman assured him the City would try to come to terms with him regarding the covered property. Mr. G. L. Wright of 1700 Lyle Ave. felt it was not a good time to start improvement, because of unsettled employment conditions; in addition, there was good drainage in the area for septic tanks. Mayor Jarstad explained that the demand for the LID comes from the total area; that the percentage wanting this LID was very high, and to stop the formatien of the LID would r~quire objections, in writing to the Clerk, sufficient to bring the petitions under the 50% mark. Mr. Chalmers Dull, 6613 Lake Drive, inquired about the size of the area that was being included. This was indicated on the map by Mr. Godat. Mr. Dull also complained that the biggest polluter was a commercial center. This, as previously explained by Commissioner Schoneman, is expected to come under a forthcoming LID. He also complained that we do not do a good Job of ditch cleaning. Com- missioner Schoneman co~ented that, as compared to the County, which was formerly responsible for that, we are not so well equipped for that type of cleaning and the City does need this type of equipment. ~ ~. Mr. Ray Hall, 1531 East Lake Drive, stated the wording of the letter notifying them of the public hearing was not clear, and inquired why the City is adding new sewer lines if it doesn't have ade- quate sewage treatment facilities. Commissioners Clark and Schoneman replied that the present treatment facilities are more than adequa e but what is needed now are outfalls and other modifications. Mayor Jarstad commented that this matter is before us because there is a real pollution problem in the area and the citizens have petitioned the city strongly to eliminate the pollution problem; that the Health Department has been well aware of the problem, and federal and state gr~nts have been allowed. Mrs. Ingold's letter (above referred to) was handed in at this time and read by the Clerk, and Mr. Godat replied that a check would be made on the actual front footage. Mayor Jarstad commented that it was a fine hearing; there were few objections in writing (as require by State law); and that the concerns expressed were logical and understandable. Commissioner Schone man stated he would like to make certain that the Engineer takes a goodlook at the objections of Mrs. Ingold and Mr. Shaw. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that Howard N. Godat & Associates be authorized to proceed with final plans and specifications for bid call, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman added that we will be prepared for bid call in a month, and we will push for petition to form another LID to include the shopping area. Taxicab License and Stand Clerk announced that it was the time and place for hearing on application of Mr. Merlin Walker for a taxicab license and stand; resolution setting date for hearing had been read at Council meeting September 23; the application was at hand, properly completed as required by ordinance. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark toopen hearing, carried unanimously. Mr. Walker testified that he felt there was need for another taxicab; that he turned down approxi- mately 14 calls a day turned over to other companies; and gave details of difficulties confronted in down time. Mayor Jarstad commented that the ordinance is geared to the industry in general to protect all in the business, and a decision would have to be based on "public need and necessity". That Mr. Walker had received a choice spot, and fifth at the ferry terminal. Commissioner Clark commented to Mr. Walker that he was making a very compelling argument of the need from his viewpoint but we have to consider the public need for additional cabs to give adequate service. Commissioner Schoneman raised the question as to whether Mr. Walker would go to the expense of additional equip- ment if he felt it would not pay for itself, and indicated he felt the evidence presented did indi- cate "public need and necessity". Commissioner Clark questioned the fact that the City Council was taking testimony from only one operator and suggested testimony should be taken from other operators and Council should continue the hearing for the purpose of getting such testimony. Mayor Jarstad advised he had no objection to that. Mr. Birkland of the BREMERTON SUN, also raised some questions concerning the matter. Motion by Mayor Jarstad to continue hearing at next Council.meeting, at which time to take additions testimony; amended to set time of continued hearing for Co~cil meeting November~4 (as Commissioner Clark advised he would be away at time of next meeting); motion seconded by Commissioner Clark, carried unanimously. October 21~ 1970 (Cont'd.) BIDS Clerk announced that it was the time and place for opening of bids on: Police Pistol Range Storage ,Building, Calculator for Clerk's Office, Tapping Machine for Water (Distrtb.) Dept., and Police Car. !Clerk stated that specifications on Pistol range storage building were not according to codes and iFred Irish and Captain Schlie had suggested that bids not be opened. Motion by Commissioner Clark that bids be unopened and rejected, and new call for bids be set up withl appropriate specifications, seconded by Mayor 3arstad; carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to open bids on tapping machine and Police car, carried unanimously. Clerk read bid of TRI-COUNTY Business Equipment Co., Inc., 707 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, Washington, on Calculator, Olivetti; price $945.00 plus S T. $47.25; $992.25, less $300.00 trade-in allowance; net total $662.25. (One bid received); delivery about 30 days; service charge $97~00 per year. Motion by Con, missioner-Clark and Commissioner Schone~an that the matter be referred to Committee for review, carried unanimously. Tapping machine (one bid), H. D. Fowler Company, Inc., 13440 S.E. 30th Street, Bellevue, Washington: $825.00 plus sales tax $41.25, total $866.25; delivery from stock. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that the bid be referred to proper committee, carried unanimously. Bids on Police car: Crawford Motors - 1971 Ambassador 4-door; $3476.23 plus $173.81 S.T. - total $3650.04; approx, delivery 45 days from date of order; some exceptions to specifications would have to be reviewed. Kluge Chevrolet Co,, Chevrolet Model #15469; $3409.03 plus S.T.f$170.45 - total $3579.48; delivery approx. 30 days after settlement GM strike. Bennett Ford, Inc. - $3596.85, plus S.T.$179.84- total $3776.69; with some suggested revision in specifications because ~f change in cars; delivery 45 days from date order is placed. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that car bids be referred to committee for further study, carried unanimously. Clerk commented that prices had gone up.because factories had discontinu~ subsidies on automobiles sold to municipalities. OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY Clerk read Ordinance #2915 of the City of Bremerton, Washington, specifying and adopting a plan for the acquisition, construction and installation by the City of certain additional off-street parking facilities, and the financing thereof, declaring the estimated cost of such facilities, providing for the means of financing the same, and declaring an emergency. <Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 2915 carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. Clerk read Ordinance #2916, an Ordinance of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amount of $1,025,000 payabl~ from on-and off-street parking revenues of the City for the purpose of providing part of the funds to acquire, construct and install certain off-street parking facilities; fixing the date, form, terms and maturity of such bonds; creating a Revenue Bond Fund for the payment of the principal of and fnterest on said bonds and any revenue bonds which the City may later issue on a parity therewith; creating a Reserve Account in such Fund; providing certain covenants safeguarding the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance #2916, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner'Schoneman - Yes. GENERAL REPORTS Commissioner Clark moved, and' Mayor Jarstad seconded the motion that all bills be paid which had been approved by a majority of the Council. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark stated that, in connection with the long-term contract we will have with the bus company the first of the new year, it is necessary that some property and facilities at the bus garag be appraised. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman that E. J. Beard be authorized to appraise said property, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark commented on the meeting of the Municipal Finance Officers Association attended Richland last week, also attended by the City Clerk and City Treasurer, City Auditor and Chief Water Accountant. All were unanimous that it was a fine convention and they gained some additional infor- mation, particularly relating to new budgeting system. Will be in Dayton, Ohio next Tuesday and Wed-!i nesday, returning on Thursday, meeting with the NCR people to get some basic information and knowledg~ on the entire concept of data processing. City Clerk will also be attending as well as the City TreaS- urer (who will be vacationing in the area), The cost to the City will be only for transportation. October 21, 1970 (Cont'd.) Com~issioner Schoneman reported that the loss of water at the Casad Dam was due to the failure of a valve stem while gate was opened on a routine inspection and could not be closed; that we are in process of seeing what will be necessary to repair it; we still have a good reserve from other sources, and should soon make up the loss umder present weather conditions. Nearly ready to pave High Avenue; Just a matter of weather now. Are through the rock on Sheridan storm sewer project; had cave-in over night causing loss of 16 sections of sanitary sewer line adjacent; however, not much flow in that line and probably repaired now. Conmaented we should have traffic intersections re~ viewed by Traffic Department and engineers in view of the ~any accidents--referring to one involvingll his family where a car came right through an intersection and it was impossible to collect for the accident as there was no STOP sign. Ail these hazards are being studied in relation to the TOPICS program. Reported that Ken Tyson thought might open the golf course--just 9 holes, for two days a week, in about two or three weeks. Mr. Ron Ross again appeared and inquired about his rezone problem, and was advised by Mayor Jarstad that the matter was still under consideration. Mayor Jarstad expressed regret that two of our area legislators had stated they were not in favor of the proposed State income tax. With regard to the "shocking" issue of drugs in the State of Washington and nation, urged larger staffing of Drng Control unit existing at State level to cooper- ate with all Police Departments. Agreed with Commissioner Sehoneman there were too many unmarked intersections in the City; stated that the Traffic Department w-as studying this problem and that perhaps posting some of them will roy de.greater s ~.~.~~ Meeting adjourned at 1:40. ~~ ~~ A PROWD: enn , City Clerk