HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/69 January 8, 1969
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bromerton was held in the Council
Chambers of the City I~11 at 10:00 o'clock A,~4., P.S.T., on January 8, 1969, with ~4ayor Jarstad pre-
siding. ^lSD preseht were the following: Cc~,issioner Clark, C~,~iiissioner Schonoman, City Attorney
ilqalgren, City Clerk Mcgowan, Fire Chief Tillett, City Engineer ~fcCullough, and Representatives of
!the Press and Radio.
The meeting was called to order and the Invocation was given by ~layor Jarstad.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and apvroved as amended.
The City Clerk had the follo~eing Reports of Separation:
,It)SEPI! TRIIOELLE, Extra Help in the Engineering Department, January 3, 1969, At O~n Request.
JOl~q !~SNER. F~tra lielp in the Street Department, December 31, 1968, At t~vn Request,
)lotion by ){r. Clark and ~r. Schoneman to accept'the Reports of Separation, carried unani-
mously.
The City Clerk had the following Notices of Employment:
I~IA~Ui BEIISC)L Extra !IeIp in the Street Department, at $2.35 per hour,
effective December 31, 1968, Ten~orary Fmployee.
KRISTINE .q. KC)ONCE, Extra Labor in Parks ~ Recreation Department, at $1,60 per hour,
effective ,January ~, 1969, Ter~orary, Fsnployee.
MI(It&EL ,I. IIILLIER. Part-tireD Playleader in the Parks ~ Recreation Dept., at $1.75 per hour,
effective January a, 1969, Temporary E~loyee.
,IA~S D. RYE, Part-time Play]cadet in Parks ~ Recreation Department, at $1,60 per hour,
effective Jaouary 4 1969, Tu,,,)or~ry. Employee.
lARRY A. WINSLOW, Part-time Playleader in Parks ~ Recreation Department, at $1,60 per hour,
effective January 4 1969, Termorary Employee.
DAVID L. PYLES, Part-time Playleader in Parks ~ Recreation Department, at $1,60 net hour,
effective January ~ 1969, Te.,,porary F~nployee.
RONALI) S. !t&RRELL, Part-tireD Playleader in Parks f~ Recreation Department, at $1.60 per hour,
effective Jantmry 4 1969, Tellil,orary Employee.
CHARLES ~{..qTEIqART, Part-time Playleader in the Parks f, Recreation Department, at $1.75 vet hour,
effective .January 4 1969, T~,porary Emp]oyee.
KFJqNE~F[I M. OGG, Parking Attendant in Finance Division, at $2,00 vet hour,
effective January 2 1969, Temporary F~n~lovee.
JAMES R. IAKEY, Fxtra labor in the Parks f~ Recreation Department, at $2.50 ver hour,
effective January 7, 1969, T~nporary Pmp]oyee.
LINDA T~4.SON, Fxtra t{elp in the b{ayor's Office, at $2.10 per hour,
effective January 2, 1969, Ter~orary F~ployee.
!IqNALD B. TERRY, Part-time Playleader in the Parks f~ Recreation De~t., at $1.75 per hour,
effective January ~, 1969, Tomporary F~ployee.
Motion by ~r. Jarstad and Mr. Schone~an to approve the Notice of Employment, carried unani-
mous ] y.
The City Clerk had the following Change of Pay Status Reports:
BOB}II L. ,grONER, Extra t!elp in the Planning Devartment, from $2.10 to $2.24 per hour,
effective ,January 1, 1969 Te~0orary Employee.
'!VlI,LIAM D. ~[I~, Extra Labor in the Parks ~ Recreation Dept., from $],75 to $2.00 per hour,
effective January 2, 1969 T~,~,l,orary Fgtoloyee.
lARRY ~EEIAERT, Frem Patrolman 1st Year to 2nd Year, fro~ $595, to $620. per month,
effective February 1, 1969 Civil Service Eligible.
AVIS ROCHE, Clerk-Steno in the Clerk's l)epartment, from $409.00 to $436.00 ~er month,
effective January 1, 1969 Civil ,cctv!ce Eligible.
ROBERT A. NIzTrER~IEI,D, From Patrolman 1st Year to 2nd Year, from $595. to $620. per month,
effective January 26, 1969 Civil Service Eligible,
KIRSTIN S. EMERY, Fran Policewoman 1st Year to 2nd Year, from $595. to $620. per month,
effective January 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible,
:p. R. BROt~Iq, ~rom Firefighter 1st Year to 2nd Year, frem $595. to $620. per month~
effective February 7, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
:C~. h. F. SCOTT, ~rom FirefJghter 1st Year to 2nd Year, from $595, to $620. per month,
effective February 5, 1969, Civil ,Service Eligible.
RAY R. IVIf'~S, Frem Eirefighter 1st Year to 2nd Year, from $595, to $620. per month, effective ,January 15, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
~otion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the Change of Pay Status Re~orts, car-
'ried unanimously.
January 8, 1969--Con't.
The City Clerk had an application for a Dancing f, Entertainment IAcense at the Quarter
Deck RestmJrant located at 20S9 Wheaton Way, The license was aPProved by Police Chief Plouf.
Motion by Mr, Jarstad and Mr. Clark to arr~rove the application for a Dancing ~, Enter-
tain~ent License at the Quarter Deck Restaurant, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a memo from Dave Patmon, Com~mications Technician, requesting that
a bid call be waived on the acquisition of a radio recordin~ machine for the Fire Department since
the specifications are restricted to a Dictaphone belt ty~e recorder, as is presently used by thc
Fire f, Police Departments.
Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the hid call waiver on the radio recording
machine for the Fire Department, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk had a Payroll Voucher for pay ~eriod ending December 31, 1968 in the amount
of $97,212.81. The claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoenman to a~rove the Payroll Voucher, carried unanimo, sly.
The City Clerk had a Clalm for Damages signed by blrs. M. Opal Young in the amount of
$76.83 for injuries incurred when she fel] on the sidewalk in front of 7~1 Pacific Avemle due to
a lon,~, ja~.ged break in the sidewalk. The claim was reported to the Insurance Company.
The City Clerk had a Claim for Damages signed by Ted Ingram in the amount of $100.00 for
damages and 1.~bor from flooded basement due to a broken water main at the dead end of Morgan Lane.
The claim was reported to the Insurance C~pany.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Interagency C~,~,ittee for C~tdoor Recreation which
enclosed a warrant in thc amount of $20,000. for reimbursement of the IAC matchin~ share of the
NAD Marine Park Project. The letter further stated that the City will be required to ~Jbmit an-
nual status reports on the project.
Mayor Jarstad spoke on the significance of this project to the citizens.
The City Clerk read P~..q~LI~ION NO. 1~02 which m~thorized a~lication for funding assis-
tance for the develepment and maintenance of the Lions Com~mity Playfield.
Motion by Mr. Jarstad and ~ir. Clark to adopt RE~H~'ION NO. 1402, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk had AN F~SE~NT which granted a five (5) foot strip of ~roperty to the
City for the r~rpose of installing, maintaining, using, operating, repairing and red, lacing a
water supply line. The easement was signed by Alice T. Bowman.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to accept the EASEMENT and refer to the City At-
torney for checking and approval, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a letter from Wendell R. Vaa, City Auditor, which suggested that,
because of Chapter lis Laws of 196S, the City F~ulpment Rental Fund reimburse the Fire Department
{C, eneral Fund) for the depreciated value of their interest in the 1967 International Ladder Truc]<
which is owned jointly, and hill that department monthly for its use. The letter further sug-
gested that the Fire Department bil] the Street Department - Traffic Signals - for its use, or
the Equipment Rental Fund also buy the 1969 Truck and bill the Fire Department and the Street De-
partment monthly for its use. The Equipment Rental Fund has an appropriation of $S2,400. for pur-
chase of equipment in the 1969 Budget.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr Jarstad to refer the letter to the C~m,,ittee as a whole for
study, carried unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Com-
missioners, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Clark announced that he would be attending a meeting of the King County
Legislators and the City Cc~mcils held in Seattle, representing the Association of Washington
Cities today. The meeting is for the pur0ose of acquainting old and new members o~ the Legisla-
ture and to discuss the Legislative Program pertaining to the problems of the City of Seattle and
all cities and towns of the State.
Commissioner Clark then announced that tomorrow mornin?, he would be attending a meeting
with the Association of Wash~n~otn Cities University Re]atinns Committee when they wil] meet with
Dr. Peely, the Chairman of the Burem~ of Gover~,~t,ental Research f, Services and Dr. Denny, the Dean
of the grmduate School of Public Affairs to discuss matters relating to the operation o~ the Bur-
eau of C~veri~,ental Research ~, Services, This agency is financed in large part by the Association
of Washington Cities.
Co~issioner Clark stated that following that meeting, the University Relations Com-
mittee wi]l meet within itself to discuss matters which will have been discussed during the pre-
vious me~t in~.
Commissioner Clark announced that Friday morning he will attend a meeting of the As-
sociation of Washington Cities, Public InformatiOn C~,u,dttee which will be followed by an all-day
Board meetin~ at which time they wi]] discuss their total Legislative Program.
January 8, 1969--Con't.
Commissioner Schoneman announced that it appears that on January 2Oth, Del C~lzzi, the Con-
tractor for the ~lrwe]] Street Project, Phase II, will co~nence work.
Commissioner Schoneman also announced that on ~4onday, January, 13th, a meeting will he held
with the Contractors, Lewis & Redford F. ngineers, and City Representatives in regard to the uro-
graming and the work to he done. He stated that meters must he removed, and 120 days will be al-
]owe({ For the completion o{ this project.
Commissioner Schoneman then requested authorization to extend the sewer on Kitsan Way ap-
proximately .500 feet From Pershing Avenue to National Avenue. It will he stubbed at National Ave-
m,e for future extension to the south, tie further requested authorization to ca]] for bids for the
necessary pipe and appurtenances and manholes For the project.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to authorize the extension of the sewer on [(itsap
Way from Pershing Avenue to National Avenue and the bid call for the necessary Dipe, appurtenances
and manholes, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoenman stated that this will comply with the City ordinances of charging
footage charge and monthly service charge and construction costs.
Commissioner Schoneman annm~nced that the programs that have been apnroved for financing
by the 1/2¢ gas tax fund8 will be as follows for 1969: Park Avenue between 4th Street and P~rwel]
Street: High Avenue between llth Street and 15th Street which will include storm sewer extension
From llth Street; PiDe Road - storm sewer, widening, curbs, ~ltters, and ~aving.
Commissioner, S choneman stated that the 1/2¢ gas tax funds are 100% financed w~th State
funds. He stated that he was informed that beautification ~rojects may be included under the 1/2¢
gas tax funds, and this will allew the City to acquire trees for planting on 4th Street and will
be con~leted vrior to Spring.
Con~nlssioner Schoe-man re~orted that he received a call from the Seattle He]eccr0ter Service
regarding action taken by the City to receive federal funds for the construction of a HelecoDter
Port. Since the City does not have adequate space on Second Street, where it is desired, they are
now considering acquiring a barge that could be used temporarily until such time as a permanent
[{e]ecopter Port could be constructed.
Cv~,~dssioner Schoneman congratulated Dick Brinkerhoff as new President of the Chamber of
C~erce and commended Ross Warner Out-going President.
Cc~u~iissioner Schoneman reported on the problems that occurred during the cold weather con-
ditions from December 28th through January 4th.
City Attorney Wa]gren reDorted that as soon as Mr. Franklin of the Bonding Company for
L.I.D. 's #297, 298 and $00 and the Internal Revenue .Service resolve their ~rob]ems of dispersing
funds regardin~ Gene Schuck, Inc., then the City will be in a position to disperse the money.
City Attorney Walgren then reported on some of the important items which the 1969 I.~gis-
lature hopes to accomplish and personally invited the Council members to attend the Session. He
added that he expects to serve as a member of the Cities - Counties & Towns Con~nittee and as a
member of the Ways & Means Committee.
Mayor Jarstad commended the Hi~hschool students for their preparation for the Breakfast to
start the March of Dimes Campaign.
~{ayor Jarstad then congratulated Dick Brinkerhoff as the new President of the Chamber of
Commerce and exnressed appreciation to Ross Warner For his work as President during the hast year.
~ayor Jarstad then urged all c~tlzens to participate in Bremerton's Drive to Financially
aid the wife and children of a man who was killed when he p~rsued a purse-thief in the eastern
Dart of the Country.
Mayor Jarstad gave the follow]ng Fire Report for the month of December, 1968.' Total Fire
Calls - 53 of which 27 ~ere residential; Loss on Buildings - $1,050.00; Loss on Contents - $440.00.
Mayor Jarstad announced that the next City Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan-
uary ]6th, at 7:30 P.M., and invited all persons interested in the Golf Course to he present as
any questions they may have could be answered at that time.
There be}ng no further business, the meeting was AIIIOUR~.D.
E. 1{. T. MC(;O~AN, ~ K. JARSTAD, MAYOR