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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/70 October8, 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., PST, Wednesday, October 28, 1970. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Schoneman, Auditor Harold Fitzwater, City Attorney Walgren, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representative of Press and Radio. The follc~zing were attending meetings with NCR at Dayton, Ohio: Commissioner Clark, City Clerk Yeadon, and City Treasurer Shepard (who was vacationing in the area), the transportation exp~nse being borne by the City. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Mayor Jarstad. Minutes of the last regular meeting, held October 21, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS William John Lewis, Asst. City Engineer - Engineering - effective October 31. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman co~nented that Mr. Lewis had been doing a fine Job and wished him success in his future endeavors. EMPLOYMENTS Lori Ann Huntley - Part-time Playleader, Park & Recreation - $1.60 - effective October 16, 1970 Edward J. Swan - Firefighter 1st Year - $654.50 month - effective October 26, 1970 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad commented that Lori Huntley is 15 years of age and we have work permit allowing her to work at that age. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Mike McIntyre - extra labor - Water Supply - from $2.25 to $2.55 - effective November 1, 1970 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES City Auditor Fitzwater read Claim of Louis L. Van Keuren, Box 246 Mossyrock, Washington, amount $15.00, for damage to tank and loss of gas caused by cover of water meter striking gas tank of 1970 Toyota. Claim referred to insurance company. BIDS City Auditor read memo dated October 23, 1970, from City Clerk recommending award of bid for Elec- tronic Printing Calculator for Clerk's office, amount $692.25 including sales tax, to Tri-County Business Equipment Co., Inc., Bremerton, Washington (only bidder).. Commissioner Schoneman advised he had memo from Water Supt. Humble recommending acceptance of bid of H. D. Fowler Co., Inc., Bellevue, Washington (only bidder) on Tapping Machine, amount $866.25 including Sales Tax. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehoneman that both bids be accepted as recormmended by staff involved, carried unanimously. October 28, 1970 (Cont'd.) SURPLUS City Auditor read memo dated October 21, 1970 from Chief Plouf reco~mnending one NORELCO tape recorder be declared surplus; also read memo from City Clerk Yeadon dated October 23, 1970, recommending the present Underwood-Olivetti Calculator in his office be declared surplus. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conm~issioner Schoneman that both items be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interests of the City, carried unanimously. REQUESTS FOR BID CALLS City Auditor read memo dated October 26, 1970 from Superintendent of Department of Parks & Recreation requesting authorization to call for bids for purchase of shrubbery and trees for Warren Avenue Bridge Beautification Project; also read memo dated October 27, 1970 from Fire Chief Donald S. Holtine requesting Bid Call for three 17' lengths of 4-1/2" soft suction hose and fittings.' Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that authorization be granted to issue call for Bids for shrubbery and trees for Warren Ave. Bridge Beautification, as well as for hose requested by Fire Chief, carried unanimously. L.I.D. #309 Auditor read Ordinance #2919 providing for improvement of an area east and south of Kitsap Lake and establishing and creating a local improvement district to be known as "Local Improvement District No. 309". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance #2919 on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Cor~nissioner Schoneman - Yes.' HEARINGS Mayor Jarstad announced that it was the time and place for hearings regarding Skirving rezone appli- cation, Miller alley vacation, and Miller rezone application. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open hearings on these applications, carried unanimously. Skirvin~ rezone: Auditor presented Planning Commission Resolution #195' dated 16th day of September, 1970, requesting City Council to pass ordinance to effect requested rezone~ with certain cohditions stipulated, and read staff review dated September 15, 1970. Mr.~ Plescher outlined details of the area on maps. Mr. Skirving spoke to the matter and conm~ented that ~hts was a tentative deal to get FHA and HUD assis- tance. There being no opposition to the proposed rezone: Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve rezone and instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary legal instrument (Ord. #2923) carried unanimously. Miller Alley Vacation: Auditor read letter from Planning Com~ssion dated September 22, 1970, to Council, containing excerpt from its meeting September 16 describing the area of the proposed vacation and recommending it be approved. Mr. Plescher outlined details on maps, showing that the alley to be vacated would provide integrated development of a parking facility for a proposed Herfy's restaurant to abut the property owned by the new Seattle First National Bank at Warren Avenue and 6th. Mr. Miller and a representa- tive of Herfy's were present and, on inquiry by Commissioner Schoneman, stated that the appropriate setbacks and dedications had been made and would be made as required in the future to conform to the City's plans for that area involving traffic flow. There was no one to speak against the matter. ,~ Motion by Co~nissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve request for vacation and refer matter Ii to City Attorney for preparation of necessary instrument (Ord. #2924), carried unanimously, ii James J. Miller Rezone. R-1 to B-2~ 620 Broadway Auditor read letter October 6, 1970 from Planning Commission to City Council with excerpt from minute~ of its meeting September 30, recommending approval of the requested rezone. Mr. Plescher outlined the area of the proposed rezone and, in answer to question by Mayor Jarstad, stated that the recommended screening would give adequate protection against noise and headlights to adjacent residents. No opposition expressed. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve rezone and and instruct City Attorney to prepare necessary legal instrument, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - PSP&L CO. Auditor read easement executed by City of Bremerton to Puget Sound Power & Light Company granting right to place an underground electric transmission system up Gold Mountain. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve easement, carried unanimously. Co~nis- ln Scboneman commented that the underground will be identified on the ground by monumentation, %[ will allow the telephone company to be serviced by this power and anything else brought in. October 28~ 1970 (Cont'd.) AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Ivan Mecham of 3520 Almira Drive addressed the chair and spoke regarding damage done to hie lawn while water main was being installed. Con~nissioner Schoneman advised Mr~. Mecham he would per- sonally take a look at it as soon as possible. ORDINANCES Potter - for Chrey Auditor read Ordinance #2920 amending Use and Area maps of Ordinance No. 1792, to reclassify from RES. 1 to RES. 2 parcel of land in 4th addition to Sheridan Park. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Ordinance #%920 on first re&ding, carried unanimously. Martin - for Burns~ Hinrich~ et al Auditor read Ordinance #2921 amending Use and Area maps of Ordinance No. i792 to reclassify from RES. 1 to RES. 2, parcel 14, Block 7, 4th addition to Sheridan Park. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jaratad to approve Ordinance #2921 on first reading, carried unanimously. REPAIRS TO DAM Commissioner Schoneman read letter of October 26, 1970 addressed to him from Allen Construction Company, Tacoma, Washington, regarding repairs to the Union River Dam and advising that the Job could not be done on a lump-sum basis as there was no way to determine the extent of work that may be involved. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman, seconded by Mayor Jarstad, that Allen Construction Company be engaged on a coat-plus basis (15% overhead and 10% profit), carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman commented that a recommendation for Allen Construction came from Union Hall, Bremerton; the Job required steeplejack people and they were already on the job and would have five shafts completed this week. L.E.F.F. COVERAGE Auditor read letter from City Clerk Yeadon dated October 22, 1970, advising that the Police and Firemens Pension Boards had voted to terminate the New York Life coverage and make application for' medical-hospital-surgical coverage made available through the Association of Washington Cities-- this in view of the heavy liability created by the new law covering the L.E.F.F. system; such~ action to be approved by the City Council. Mayor Jarstad commented that he had been appointed Chairman of a committee set up by the Assoc. of Washington Cities to study the matter of such coverage, and that this was the outcome; also raised the question as to whether the matter should not be discussed with Mr. Norman L. Stone, who had been appointed agent of record for purposes of securing bids for a group health-and-life insurance pro- gram. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the matter was new to him and suggested the matter be carried over to the next Council meeting when full Council would be present. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that consideration of the matter be carried over until next Council meeting, carried unanimously. MADRONA POINT SCHEDULE Auditor presented correspondence from Packard Construction, from Howard N. Godat & Associates, and from Engineer Parker, regarding request from Packard for 60-day delay on Madrona Point Schedule B due to inclement weather and delay in receiving electrical equipment. Letter of October 23 from Godat and memo dated October 26 from Engineer Parker supported the request of 60-day extension. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to allow 60-day extension, carried unanimously. TOASTMISTRESS WEEK Auditor read proclamation signed by Mayor Glenn K, Jarstad proclaiming the week beginning Sunday, October 25, 1970, as TOASTMISTRESS WEEK. GENERAL REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman Co~ented that work was progressing nicely on the Cased Dam and should be completed this week. Commended City Attorney for nice Job on easements required to complete Madrona Point sewer Job. On High Avenue project, are preparing to pave tomorrow and will have some atreet closures. Also com- mented on the Pine Road storm sewer and meeting with State Highway engineers regarding proposed freeway construction through Navy Yard City. October 28~ 1970 (Cont'd.) Attorney Walgren Reported proceeding with Jury at Superior Court. Beginning Washington Avenue condemnation proceeding~ briefing set for November 4. Advised had notification that films re state insurance program would be shown October 30 at various times. Commented on his part in sponsoring the legislation creating the Drug Control unit and the need for funds for adequate staffing and facilities, and expressed the hope interested citizens would express their views in writing when budgets are considered at the 1971 session of legislature. Mayor Jarstad Again expressed the need for voter approval of HJR 42 as an equitable basis for funding government programs of the State in best interest of the general public. Expressed also the hope for a large turnout to vote. Mentioned the fine seeding job at Lions playfield; that the Warren Ave. bridge beautification would be a beautiful addition to our city; that there would be a great Halloween party at Roosevelt field but there would be no traditional fire (in line with pollution avoidance). With reference to a lady's letter in newspaper about sewer rates, stated that everybody does pay same charge on maintenance and operation; that on the LID's, where people petition for new sewer lines, there is a fixed assessment which includes the $3.00 a month. Mr. Adams suggested more intensive advertising of bus service; that we could possibly reduce subsidy if we promoted this service. Cormmissioner Schoneman mentioned electric buses that run all day and have batteries that could be charged at night; sugges~is bears looki~ ~ Meeting adjourned. APPROVEDf Glenn K. Jarstad~_~or . v~ .... G.'C. Y~on, Sr., City Clerk