HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/69 April 25, 1969
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council
Clmmbers of the City IIall at 10:00 o'clock A.~., P.S.'['., on April 25, 1969, with Mayor Jarstad
presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner (;lark, Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy
(~ity Attorney Sexton, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Fire Chief Tillett, Police Captain Schlie, b{r. Ed
Adams, and Representatives of the Press and Radio.
The meeting ~as called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Rev-
erend Glenn Soule of the ,~anette Cor~nunity Church.
'I]~e minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as corrected.
April 23, 1969--Con't.
The Acting City Clerk stated that a bid on logging had been overlooked and had not been
opened at the last meeting.
Hotion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark that the logging bids be 'rejected as the speci-
fications were not properly written, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for two (2) bi8 open~
i~gs: Snrph,s Materials and Buick (wrecked).
Hot]on by Hr. Clark and Hr. Schoneman that the bids be opened, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on Surplus Materials:
C & B CONSTRUCTION CO., Port Orchard, Washington, Check for $2.50 enclosed,
Locater $10.36, Pipe Cutter $3.24, Model 139 Garco Lite Plant $5.25, [~del 39A Garco
Lite Plant $15.52, Hodel 35 Garco Lite Plant $10.38, Barco R~mmer $5.25, Total Bid
Price- $50.00.
C. CARSON HOLLINGSWOR~, Bremerton, Washington, Ch~ck for $1.75 enclosed,
Model 39A Garco Lite Plant $20.00, ~del 35 Garco Lite Plant $15.00,
Total Price Bid o $35.00.
SF~E I~N, Bremerton, WaM~ington, Check for $4~43 enclosed,
Locater $10.27, Model 139 Garco Lite Plant $30.27, [~del 39A Garco Lite Plant $5.27,
Hodel 35 Garco Lite Plant $35.2~, Barce Rammer $7.27,
Total Price Bid ~ none shown.
ROBERT L. S~RS, Bromerton, Washington, Check for $0.55 enclosed, Locater $10.93, Total Price Bid - $10.93.
Hotion by Hr. ~honeman and Hr. Clark te refer the bids on Surplus Materials to the com-
mittee of the whole for study, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on surplus 1968 Buick LeSabre
Sedan (wrecked):
GERALD SCIlLIE, Bremerton, Washington, Check for $33.18 enclosed,
Bid Price $635.00, Sales Tax $28.S8, Total $663.S8.
JERRY Sco'rT, Poulsbo, Washington, Check for $60.00 enclosed,
Bid Price $1,033.00, Sales Tax $46.49, Total $1,079.49.
PACIFIC Alfro WRECKING, INC., Tacoma, Washington, Check for $28.99 enclosed,
Bid Price $568.99, no Sales 'Fax (resale), Total $S68.99.
EVERGREF2N Al[FO WRECKERS, Gorst, Washington, Check for $27.50 enclosed,
Bid Price $550.00, no Sales Tax (resale), Total $550.00.
.H[F AUTO IVRF. CKING, Tacoma, Washinp. ton, Check for $26.2S enclosed,
Bid Price $525.00, no Sa]es Tax {resale), Total $525.00.
JOIlN 1). KING, Bremerton, Washington, Check for $28.75 enclosed,
Bid Price $575.00, Sales Tax--none shown, Total--none shown.
WESLEY L. SlfFrON, Bremerten, Washington, Money Order for $28.80 enclosed, Bid Price $576.00, Sales 'Fax $25.92, Total $601.92.
Motion by Hr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark that the award be made to thelhighest bidder--in this
case blr. Jerry Scott--carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a communication from E. G. lknnble to E. S. Schoneman regard-
lng tile award of the contract for pumps for the Water Department. Mr. Humble stated that the
three (3) pumps offered by the ]ow bidder in the proposals opened on April 16, 1969 apparently
met the s~ec]fications in all respects, and he recommended that an award be made to this low
bidder,
~IE PACIT:Tc pUMP C('~\IPANY.
Hotion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark that THE PACIFIC Plg~P CC~tPANY be given the award
for pumps, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a message from thc Purchasing Office of the City of Bremer-
ton stating that an Allan Wales IIand Adder (#45 9074) was received from the Water Department and
requesting, that it 1)e declared surplus to the department's needs.
Hotion by [tr. Clark and [Ir. Schoneman that the lland Adder be declared surplus, carried
unanimous fy.
The Acting City Clerk had the following Reports of Separation:
RI!X tDIfr, Extra llelp, Engineering Department, April 17, 1969, Own Request.
DAVID J. MONROE, [Xtra llelp, Street Department, April 17, 1969, By Own Request.
The Following temporary employees (part-time playleaders) in Park Department, April 16, 1969,
JOl~q RICllPd'd) FOSTER, TIbDTIIY TIDMAS CLARK, RONALD STEVI~NSON ItARRELL, C1M, RLES bDNROE
STEWART, DONALD BRUCE TERRY, WILLI3At WALTER WILKINS, L~RRY A WINSLOW, End of temporary
employment.
~k~tion by Hr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the Reports of Separation, carried
unanimmm ly.
Tile Acting City Clerk had the following Notices of Fmployment:
JAMES R. LAKI~, Iktra Labor in the Cemetery Deparment, at $2.59 per hour,
effective April 17, 1969, Temporary Employee.
bllCl~d~l. AN~IONY KAIA~BACII, Extra Labor in the Sewage l)isposal Department, at $2.2S per hour,
effective April 23, 1969, Temporary Employee.
~.lotion by Hr. Clark and [Ir. Jarstad to approve the Notices of Employment, carried unani-
mous ly.
April 23, 1969--Con't.
~le Acting City Clerk had tile following Change of Pay Status Reports:
ROBERT b~KS, from second-year Patrolman to third-year Patrolma~ in the Police Department,
from $620.00 to $650.00 per month, effective April 4, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
lAWRENCE WORLAND, from second-year Patrolman to third-year Patrolman in the Police Department,
from $620.00 to $650.00 per month, effective April 11, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
Cu%RY LEE Jf~qSON, From Operator II to Operator I in the Water (Sewe~ Department,
from $600.00 to $662.50 per month, effective April 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
DONALD R. ~ORGAN, Operator Trainee in the Water (Sewer) l)epartment,
from' $520.00 to $562.50 per month, effective May 1, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
WILLIAM S. VERNER, Operator Trainee in the Water (Sewer) Department,
from $520.00 to $562.50 per month, effective May 1, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman that the Change of Pay Status Reports be approved,
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Schoneman stated that the changes in the Water Sewage Disposal area were due
to the retirement of Mr. Braun, and he stated that a good-quality of personnel is being secured
in that area, people who are seeking positions in public works--one of the employees has two
years of college and is a veteran of Vier Nam.
I~lc Acting City Clerk stated that the various licenses applications to be signed for the
Eastside Tavern }lad been sent to the Chief of Police and had not been received back in time for
the Council meeting and would be submitted next Council meeting for approval.
q]le Acting City Clerk had a General Claim for payroll for period ending April 15, 1969,
in the amount of $85,028.55. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the General Claim, carried unanimously.
qbe Acting City Clerk read a letter from L. B. Laird, District Chief, U. S. Department of
the Interior, together with a memo from Mr. }knnble stating that payment of the city's cbare
for operation of stream gaging stations on the l~mma llanlma River and Jefferson Creek for the year
ending June 20, 1970, in tbe amount of $1,600. is now due. Con~nissioner Schoneman stated that
formation gained this year will determine whether these studies will continue.
The Acting City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 2842 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance
No. 1792 and rezoning property located at 2520 Cherry Avenue (Harrison Memorial llospital) from
Residential~One (R-l) to Residential-'lMo (R-2).
[lotion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pass ORDINANCE NO. 2842 on second reading, carried
unanimeus I y.
The Acting City Clerk read OI/])INANCE NO. 2843 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance
No. 1792 and rezoning property located at 812 Callahan Drive from Residential-One (R-i) to Resi-
dential-Two (R- 2).
Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to pass ORDINANCE NO. 2843 on second reading,
carried unanimously.
bk~yor Jarstad stated that he had a Petition to the Ilonorable Mayor and City Council to
proceed with the creation of a Local Improvement District on Callow Avenue from 15th Street to
24th Street, hy the construction of concrete curbs, gutters, retaining walls, drainage structures,
and street surfacing, bIayor Jarstad commended MRS. E. W. MARTIN for her work in obtaining sig-
natures on the Petition.
Motion by ,~Ir. Schonoman and ~lr..larstad to refer the Petition to the Engineering Department
for checking, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a Notice of Appeal from Wen-Jim, Inc., from the decision of the
Planning Commission rejecting their application for rezone of property at the corner of Hollis Road
and Maple Street in Bromerton from Residential-One (R-I) to Business-Three (B-3). After some dis-
cussion, it was moved by ~{r. Clark and Mr. Jarstad that the date of hearing be set on May 7 on said
appeal, carried unanimously.
Co,~nissioner Clark reported on the following:
1) llis attendance at the Executive Board meeting of the Association of Washington Cities in Olym-
pia which included a number of items of business as follows:
a) Replacement of a member of the Fxecutive Board. Councilman Ted Best of Seattle
was elected to replace Mayor Dorm Braman.
b) Submission of their nomination of three names for membership on the URBAN ARTERIAL
BOARD. Mayor Jarstad was one of those nominated, and Commissioner Clark stated
that tie felt it was a distinct honor that from the 16 or more possible nominees,
Mayor Jarstad's dedication to his work caused him to be nominated as one of the
three for consideration.
c) Further refinements were made for their convention which will be held the third week
in July at the new Washington Towers in Seattle. There is a possibility of a tour
of the delegates to Bromerton by ferry.
2) Discussion of items of legislation which are pertinent to cities and towns including the om-
nibus police-fire pension bill which combines the pension systems of both firemen and policemen
into one funded pension system which will become effective in March of next year.
3) Another item of legislation tlmt is important to cities all over the state--particularly the
City of Bromerton with our present off-street parking problem--is the authority now clearly stated
of the right to pledge the on-street revenues for retirement of off-street parking bonds.
4) The question of city money is still pemling in a free conference comittee of six members of
the Legislature who have to resolve the differences in approach as to how the cities will be fund-
ed this session.
S) Reception was held at the Tyee Inn where the leadership of the House, the }louse Rules Com-
April 23, 1969--Con't.
raittee members, and the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of each of the !louse Committees who deal with
problems of interest to cities were (silently) thanked for their interest and to express the
Association of Washington Cities' appreciation for the work the Legislature is doing.
6) House Bill No. 510 creates a state agency known as the Municipal Research Council. Com-
missioner Clark briefly discussed this council and bill and stated that a steering con~nittee of
7 will b,nnd]e the affairs until July 1, at which time they will become the Washington State
bhlnicipal Research Council along with three other appointees of the Governor. Con~nissioner Clark
was Y]amcd one of the seven on the steering cormnittee.
Commissioner Schoneman then reported the following:
]) The City Engineering Department now has prepared the plans and specifications for a bid call
for the construction of Park Avenue between Fourth and Burwell Streets and would like to set
May 7 as the bid opening day. (A nmv parking plan has been prepared for this area.)
~lotion by ~r. Schoneman and b~r. Clark that May 7 be set as the bid opening day, carried
unanimous ly.
2) '~]]e !ll~rgXN Pd~T.ERIAL BOARD Will be meeting in Olympia on April 24 and possibly Bremerton's
bye phases will be funded so construction can proceed of Burwe]l Street between Pacific and
Washington and also the cut-through at Naval Avenue. The balance of the project, up to the Man-
ettc Bridge, will be delayed until the connection between the ~lanette Bridge and llth & Pacific
is completed.
3) As stated last week, Burwell Street was opened to traffic between Warren and Pacific on Fri-
day afternoon and has continued that way through the evenings. It will continue to be opened
when possible.
4) b~r. Y,~mnamoto has completed most of the tree plantings on Fourth Street which will make 108
new trees in this area.
5) Acquisition of property from the Manette Bridge to llth f, Pacific parallel to Washington
Avenue--to date spent $202,089.94; about 9 more properties to acquire; will have complete owner-
ship by, hopefully, the middle of May; will have a bid call immediately upon acquiring ownership
and each resident has 30 days from the time they receive tt~eir cl~eck for the property to vacate.
6) llad a copy of a letter from the contractor doing the work on Jacobsen Boulevard. All the
project bas been completed witt~ the exception of the installation of lift stations, and this
will be now delayed because of a strike at the plant.
7) On the Almira sewer--only one stretch is remaining to be constructed on Riddell Road (this
should be completed within 7 or 8 days) an{t then the entire sewer system will be in the ground.
We have an application to connect to this new sewer from tile county side of Petersville Road,
and this is one that should be considered before taking action on it.
8) Water Distribution }las completed extension of water mains to Central Valley.
9) Commended Iry Moritz for his rapid work at the fish flt~ne rearing ponds at Gorst. Fish
Plant should be made this week.
5~ayor Jarstad reported on thc following:
1) ]'he BRFA{ERTON IDUSING ALrlIDRITY annual report.
2) Report from Westpart for ~larch: Total occupied units 575, vacancies 5.
3) ,X{otion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to re-appoint J.ENKS BFJkRI) to the Planning Con~nission
for a six-year term, carried unanimously.
4) Report on his attendance at the Nashington State Municipal Employers Labor Relations Con-
ference regarding collective bargaining.
5) Commented on the beauty of the city at the present time.
6) SENATOR WAL(iRI]q announced an amendment to the llighway Omnibus Bill that will give money to
Bremerton for landscaping the blanette side of the Warren Avenue Bridge.
7) Reported on the success of tile Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast.
8) Announced the first Recognition Dinner for retired and retiring City Employees and stated
the |lope that it will be an annual event in the future.
9) F~cpressed sympathy for the family of Walter Lucht who passed away. Mr. Lucht was very ac-
tive in the l;vergreen Club for retired people. The Club held its meetings at Sheridan Park.
There being no further business, the ~eting was A])JOURNFD.
E. lt.~l~. ~k:~, ~ITY CLERK GL~ENN K.JARSTAI~AYOR