HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/70 DECEIfBER 11, 1970
(Including opening of Bids Dec. 9)
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the
Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton, Washington, at 9:00 A.H., P.S.T., Friday, December 11,
1970. Attending were: Hayor Jarstad (presiding), Comissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon,
and Assistant City Attorney Kamps. Co~r~issioner Clark was in Atlanta, Georgia, attending the
aIth Congress of the Association o[ Cities.
December 11, 1970 (cont.)
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Jake Knight of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting, held December 2, recessed meeting of the same date, and statutory
meetings held December 1, 2 and 4, were read and approved.
CHANGE OF PAY STATUS
Russell K. Dodge - Engineering - from $750.00 to $775.00 - effective 12/1/70
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve. Commissioner Schoneman commented
that the increase follows completion of probation period and does not constitute a raise in pay;
and the amount is in the budget for that purpose.' Motion carried unanimously.
Robert W. Warner - Meint. Man and Groundskeepar, Park & Rec.; from $540 to $562.50 (increment
raise within 1970 Department's salary budget,)
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Comissioner Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously.
EMPLOYMENTS Rate Effective
Michael R. Dotson - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. $1.75 Dec. 10/70
Peter F. Elswick - Extra Labor, Park and Rec. 2.00 Dec. 9/70
Elton R. Goodwtn - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 2.00 Dec. ].0/70
Kirk W. Haaby - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 1.75 Dec. 10/70
David L. Pyles - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 2.00 Dec. 10/70
Jeffrey L. Rask- P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 2.00 Dec. 10/70
James D. Rye - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 2.00 Dec. 10/70
Terrence J. Welling - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 2.00 Dec. 10/70
Patrick C. Westhoff - P.T. Playleader, Park and Rec. 1.75 Dec. 10/70
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Schoneman to approve employments, carried unanimously.
RETIREMENT FUND
Clerk presented City of Bremerton Employees' Retirement Fund list for December 1970, amount
$2,613.15. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Retirement Fund
list for December 1970, carried unanimously.
PAYROLL Clerk presented payroll voucher for pay period ending November 30, 1970, amount
~,919.02, signed by Auditor Fitzwater. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to
approve payroll voucher for period ending November 30, 1970, carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPLICATION Clerk presented application of Georgia Huxford, HUT SIlT Cafe, 6824 Kitsap
Way, for Juke Box, approved by Chief Plouf. License required by ordinance. Motion by Mayor Jarstad
and Commissioner Schoneman to approve issuing license for Juke box, carried unanimously.
HEWSON--lllGH AVE. Clerk read letter of December 7, 1970, from Engineer Parker, advising that
construction of curbs, gutters and walk has been satisfactorily completed by Ed Hewson Construc-
tion on High Avenue from llth St. to 15th St., and recommending acceptance of project.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept Hewson project, carried unanimously.
B & B CONSTRUCTION--MADRONA PT.
Clerk read letter dated December 7, 1970, from Engineer Parker advising that construction of
Schedule "A" sanitary sewer project on Madrona Point has been satisfactorily completed by B & B
Construction Company, and recommending acceptance of project, supporting action of Nov. 19, 1970.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept project, carried unanimously.
SEWAGE SYSTEM SCOPING
Clerk read, as information, letter from Kramer, Chin & Mayo dated November 25, 1970, re meeting
next week to discuss the Sewage System Scoping. (Exact time and place to be arranged.)
MERRILL WALLACE--FOR OMAITS/JENSEN
Clerk read letter of November 25, 1970, from Merrill Wallace, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Frank L.
Omaits, 2007 Lafayette North, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin V. Jansen, 2003 Lafayette North, requesting
action to clear alleged cloud on title to easterly 300 feet of Rainier Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer matter to City Attorney for
recommendation as to procedure, carried unanimously.
WASHINGTON AVE. PROJECT--SCNEDULE III of P[~SE 4
Clerk advised that advice had been received from the U.A.B. approving awarding of contract to
lowest bidder, amount $274,935.00--which was Dell Cuzzi, Port Angeles. (NOTE: figure shown in
bid was a total of $274,875.00, due to a $10.00 error in extension on Item No. 57 and a $50.00
error in totaling the entire contract. However, adjustments do not affect the position as low
bidder.)
December lip 1970 (Cont'd.)
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that contract be awarded to Dell Guzzi, and that
action of Council December 2 regarding date of December 17 for time to award bid, be rescinded.
Under discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the bid of Del Guzzi was a very acceptable
one; and that, since approval of the UAB had been received, it would be advantageous to the City to~
make the award immediately so that Del Guzzi could make preparations as soon as possible. Co~issione
Schoneman added that the reason December 17 had been set for awarding contract was because no Councilll
meeting had been anticipated for this week. Motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER
Clerk presented Packard Construction Co. change order #7, dated December 7, 1970, for extra charges
for connections to Pump Stations No. 1 and 2 - Kitsap Lake Schedule "B".
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve Packard Construction Co. Change Order
#7, carried unanimously.
PARKING FACILITY
Clerk presented performance bond of Wick Construction Co., contractors for construction of the Parking
Garage, to cover full amount of contract--S705,000.00.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bond be referred to City Attorney for review,'
carried unanimously.
CHLORINE/AMMONIA
Clerk recommended that award be made to Van Water & Rogers, 4000 First Avenue South, Seattle, Wash-
ington, low bidder.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the contract for supplying Chlorine and
Ammonia for the year 1971 be awarded to Van Waters & Rogers, Seattle, amounting to $10,428.75,
carried unanimously.
OFFICE MACHINE MAINTENANCE
Clerk recommended that contract be awarded to low bidder, TRI-COUNTY Business Equipment Co., Inc.
iMotion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that cohtract for maintenance of office equipment i
for the calendar year 1971, be awarded to TRI-COUNTY Business Equipment Co., Inc., Bremerton, Wash-
ington, amount $1,469.60, carried unanimously.
iEASEMENTS
Clerk presented two easements from Gerard Vergeer, Jr. and Shirley Vergeer; one for storm drain across
their property and the other for water pipes.
~Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that easements be referred to City Attorney for
checking and to County Auditor for recording. Commissioner Schoneman commented that this pertains
to the new storm line at Clares Marsh. Motion carried unanimously.
BIDS--Irrigation System a~d Door Motor
Clerk reported that Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy Clerk Ackland and City Clerk had met December 9,
11:00 A.M., in the Council Chambers, and had publlcly opened and read bids received on: materials
for irrigation system of the Warren Avenue bridge beautification project, and for motor system for
garage door in the basement of City Hall.
Motion by Mayo~ Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bids be read into the minutes of this meetlng!i
for documentation, carried unanimously. Clerk read bids.
Irrigation system:
Polson Co., 625 So. Lander St., Seattle, Wash. (Cashiers check enclosed) $4,372.20*
H. D. Fowler Co., Bellevue, Wash. (Bid Bond enclosed) $5,334.58*
*including State Sales Tax
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bids on Irrigation System be referred to
Committee, including Parks & Recreation Supt. Pendergast, carried unanimously.
Elec. Motor for Garage Door:
Bruce Construction Co., Inc., Bremerton, Wash. (Cashiers check enclosed) $667.49* *including State Sales Tax
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer bid on Electric Motor for Garage Door,
to Committee and Police Department, carried unanimously.
December 11~ 1970 (Cont'd·)
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that~have been approved by a
majority of the Commission, carried unanimously.
GENERAL REPORTS
Commissioner Schoneman ·
Pine Road and Sylvan Way project will have final pipe laid today; Job was delayed as pipe material
had been missing and later located on a flatcar in Tacoma. Massive street repairs will be needed.
Madrona Point sewer to be activated for test December 16.
Kitsap Lake sewer will be activated for test the first of the new year.
Casad Dam lake elevation is ahead of last year-~in spite of the fact that it was completely empty~
on November 2.
Asst. City Attorney Kamps
Gave summary report on various litigation in which City is involved and stated that City Attorney
would probably report more fully at next Council meeting.
Michlo Corp. (taxi) action against City was resolved in favor of the City.
Mayor Jarstad
Reported 64 fire calls, including seven false alarms and three bomb threats. Police arrests slight3
down.
Reported on the Congress of the National Association of Cities in Atlanta: had good participation
at the meeting of the National Public Safety Committee; public concern and problems throughout the
country are pretty much the same. One new area entered into was the matter of encouraging public-
safety programs in the school systems, where close contact can be built with the matters dealing
with public safety. High priority will be given to the question of sharing Federal revenues direct
with the cities and the tremendous burdens the cities bear in providing services for the masses.
Mentioned the problems of cities where legislatures are dominated by legislators from rural areas.
Also, while there, had a meeting of Washington municipal officials regarding problems to be presente
to State Legislature. Commissioner Clark is there and probably will give a report.
City Clerk Yeadon
Reported that City Auditor Fitzwater and Asst. Auditor Ross attended a full-day seminar Wednesday,
December 9, at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Inn, 'sponsored by the State Auditor, and received a lot of
good information concerning the new budget system, a~-~e pleased
pared; this was the second phase.~ APPRO~VE~~ with ~fople that particl-
Meeting adjourned at 10.00 m M /~,J~-~· ~' ~d~~
· ' ' _ G~enn ~. oar~a~tMayor . C.~feadon, City Clerk