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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/69 February 11, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Charabers of the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., P.S.T., on February 11, 1969, with blayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Conmissioner Clark, Comissioner Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan, Fire Chief Tillett, Water Superintendent tknable, Assistant Water Superintendent Weller, and Representatives of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order by ~{ayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Rev- erend Lewis Schultz of the Charleston Baptist Church. Ilm minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a bid opening on cast iron pipe and fittings, etc. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to open the bids, carried unanimously. The City Clerk opened the following bids on cast iron pipe & fittings: U. S. PIPE r, FOUNDRY, Seattle, Washington, Bid Bond enclosed. Ih D. FOlqLER CO., Bellevue, Washington, Bid Bond enclosed. PACIFIC S'rATES CAST IRON PIPE CO., Seattle, Washington, Bid Bond enclosed. RAT11KE [ COMPANY, Seattle, Washington, Manager's Check for $1,068.25 enclosed. · KS SUPPLY CO., INC., Seattle, Washington, Bid Bond enclosed. WESTERN IIrILITIES SUPPLY CO., Seattle, Washington, Certified Check for $1,000. enclosed. JOt~qS-MANVII.LE CO., Seattle, Washington, Certified Check for $1,200. enclosed. Motion by b{r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to refer the bids to Water Superintendent Humble and Assistant Water Superintendent IVeller for study and tabulation, carried unanimously. The City Clerk requested authorization to call for bids for approximately 900 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe to extend sewer system on Kitsap Way from National Avenue. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to authorSze a bid call for approximately 900 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe, carried unanimously. The City Clerk requested that seven (7) Jail Mattresses be declared surplus. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to declare seven (7) Jail Mattresses surplus and dis- pose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. 'l]~c City Clerk had the following Notices of Employment: BIANE E. YOUNG,, Extra llelp in the Treasurer's Department, at $2.10 per hour, effective Pebruary 10, 1969, Temporary Fa~ployee. Motion hy Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the Notice of Employment, carried unani- mous ly. The City Clerk had the following Change of Pay Status Report: February 11, 1969--Con't. bP/R(;AI~T E. PERKINS, Clerk-Typist in the Police Department, Identification Division, from $400. to $418. per month, effective February 1, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the Change of Pay Status Report, carried unanimous ly. The City Clerk had the following Claim for Damages: FI,OYI) T. PETERSON, who claimed that on January 31, 1969, a City vehicle struck the right rear end of his pickup truck causing $483.05 estimated damage. The Claim was reported to the Insurance Company on February 10, 1969. The City Clerk announced that the committees to whom the bids were referred on the 1969 automobiles and trucks recommend the following: One (1) Police Motorcycle be awarded to Drager's F~arley Davidson for $2,100. net; Six (6) 1969 Model 4-Door Sedans for Police Department be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet for $12,250.10 net; One (1) 1969 Model 4-1Der Station Wagon for Parks & Recreation Department be awarded to ~for $2,431.73 net; One (1) 196rJ~vfO~e~o-Door Sedan for Planning Department be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet for $2,264.16 net; One (1) 1/2 Ton Van for the Water Department be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet for $2,805.41 net; One (1) 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck for the Parks & Recreation Department be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet for $1,873.67 net; One--(TJ--gYT Ton Pickup Truck for the Fire Department be awarded to .Kluge Chevrolet for $2,598.95 net; One (1) 3/4 Ton Truck for the Sewage-Disposal Department be awarded to _K3.ug~ Chevrolet for $2,808.91 net; one (1) 3/4 Ton Trnck for tile Water Department be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet for $2,S46.81 net; one (1) Throe-Wheeled Police Vehicle be awarded to Sunset Northwest (the only bidder) for $2,042.98 net. Motion by Mr. Schonerman and Mr. Clark to reject the bids received on the Tandem Axle Truck for Log Hauling, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the recommended awards as stated above, carried unanimously. b~otion 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 leaving for Olympia this afternoon to at- tend a hearing on Senate Bill No. 149. t|e explained that this bill pertains to the work week of the Fire Departments. Ilo stated that he would remain in Olympia until the following day for an Association of Washington Cities Board meeting. He also stated that he would attend a hearing which was called by Senator Dore of the Senate Appropriations Committee, for the purpose of con- sidering the many City money bills before the Legislature. lie and other City Officials from throughout the State would testify in behalf of the Cities' needs. Commissioner Schoneman announced that this week marks the change-over of all lighting from incandescent to mercury vapor in the city. Commissioner Schoneman gave a break-down in cost on the ice and snow removal throughout December and January: December--Additional Cost $4,911.63; January--Additional Cost $21,648.56; Total - $26,560.19. Commissioner Clark complimented the Public Works crews for their excellent work. Commissioner Schoneman reported that the crews are working on the third frame at Gorst Creek today and that, if the screens are available, the project should be complete within 10 to 15 days. Commissioner Schoneman reported on a slide at Oyster Bay which took place Saturday. Mayor Jarst/announced that since tomorrow is a lloliday, City Hall will be closed. Mayor Jarstad commented upon the fact that both Mayor Dorm Braman of Seattle and Mayor Frank Rnnb of Poulsbo were leaving their positions; Mayor Raab is retiring and Mayor Braman has accepted an appointment from President Nixon to serve as Assistant Secretary of Transportation. lie wished them both happiness in their new ventures. Mayor Jarstad stated that because of a recent robbery of a Bremerton firm in which a watchman employed by the firm was seriously injured, it was his intention to have the Police De- partment contact every business establishment in the City in order that all possible precau- tions may be taken to combat future robberies. blayor Jarstad reported that the Council hoped to take a trip to Los Angeles, California to view the now concept in the construction of parking facilities within the next month. Mayor Jarstad stated that Mr. Don Rasmussen, who requested that a portion of property be annexed to the City, has requested that the Council send him a letter stating that water and sower service can be made available to him in the development of his properties. Mayor Jarstad then moved to draft a letter to Mr. Rasmussen answering his request, seconded by bir. Clark and carried unanimously. February 11, 1969--Con't. Mayor Jarstad reported on a meeting he attended at Olympic College which was for the pur- pose of reaffirming to Legislators the outstanding program on Law Enforcement Training that is being maintained at Olympic College, in hope that the program will continue. blayor Jarstad stated that due to the large growth in population on the East Side of Brem- erton, a re-evaluation of the fire station locations is needed. Mayor Jarstad then moved to initiate a plan study for the relocation of the East Side station to a more favorable position, seconded by Mr. Schoneman, and carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad wished to impress upon State Legislators t]mt all matters relating to muni- cipal goverr~nent be referred to the local level of city government. Mayor Jarstad had a contract with Lewis & Redford Engineers for the completion of all five phases of the Burwel] Street Project. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the Contract subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. ]qle City Clerk read AN OPJ)INANCE regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alter- ation, repair, moving removal conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of Bremerton, providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, declaring and establishing fire districts, providing penalties for the violation thereof and repealing Ordinances No. 2173 and 2180 and all Ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the ORDINANCE on first reading, carried unanimous ] y. There being no further business, the meeting was AIKIOURNF2).