HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/69 May 21, 1969
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremorton was hold in tho Council
Chambers of the City 1~11 at 10:00 o'clock A.M., D.S.T., on May 21, 1969, withMayor Jarstad pre-
siding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City At-
torney Walgren, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Fire Chief Tillett, Police
Chief Plouf, City Engineer ~Cullough, Street Superintendent Mottinger, many representatives of
the Fire and Police Departments, and representatives of the Press and R~dio.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend
Clifford Ponnikas of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.
ll~e minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended.
The Acting City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a bid opening on a
Power Shift Tractor for the Street Department:
~t}on by S~r. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to open the bids, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on a Po~er Shift Tractor for the Street De-
partment:
N C MACiIINi!RY CO., Seattle, Washington, Certified Check for $2,208.00 enclosed,
Bid - $37,172.00; S.S.T. - $1,672.74; Sub-Total - $38,844.74; Less Trade-in on an Inter-
national TD-18 Tractor - $1,750.00; GRAND TOTAL - $37,094.00.
I~ Optional l~ster Model D6E Power Controlled Winch wanted - add $5,308.60, including S.S.T.
[~WA~) COOPER CO., Seattle, Washington, Certified Check for $1,532.86 enclosed,
Bid - $30,772.50; S.S.T. - $1,384.76; Sub-Total - $32,157.26; Less Trade-in on an Inter-
national ~]~-18 Tractor - $1,750.00; GiLANDTOTAL - $30,657.26.
~ Optional Carco F-SO P.S. Winch, Installed - add $5,266.80, including S.S.T.
NOR~B~EST ROADS. I~C., Seattle, Washington, Bid Bond enclosed,
Bid - $3~,500.00; S.S.T. - $1,777.50; Sub-Total - $41,277.50; Less Trade-in on an Inter-
national TI)-18 Tractor - $1,200.00; GRAND TOTAL - $40,077.50. (This bid was on a model
which included 2 speeds forward and 2 speeds in reverse rather than 3 each way. Also
this model was capable of 4.5 MPH in forward and 5.9 in reverse as compared to City
Specifications of 5.6 ~ll in forward and 6.6 in reverse.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to refer the bids to the apprDpriato committee for
study and award at next Council meeting, carried unanimously.
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Mayor Jarstad then introduced Mrs. Frances Lockwood of the Red Cross. She in turn, in-
troduced Mr. Edward Heister, President of the Local Chapter of.Red Cross.
5{r. lleister presented, individually, awards to Richard Forrester, Patrolman in the Police
Department, Gary Larson, Firefighter in the Fire Department, and Chief of Police Plouf. All
awards were given for their individual efforts at different times for saving or attempting to
save persons lives.
All three persons were applauded and given congratulations by all Co~nissioners.
The Acting City Clerk read a memo from Fire Chief Tillett who reconmended that the award
be made to Pruzan Company on fire alarm cable, the low bidder.
Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to concur with the recommendation of the cormuittee
and award to the low bidder, PRUZAN COMPANY, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk had the follcg¢ing Notices of Employment:
A. G. S[~TL]~]qEYFR, Painter in the Fire Department, at $5.21 + .35 per hour fringe benefits,
effective ?,lay 22, 1969, Temporary F~ployee.
RLrDI BERCOT, 'Extra-Help in the Mayor's Office at $2.24 per hour,
effective May 12, 1969, Temporary Pmployee.
C[~RLES BAKER, -Extra Labor in Finance Department, at $2.00 per hour,
effective May 12, 1969, Temporary Fmployee.
LES RI(]F%Ri)S~ON, Painter in the Fire Department, at $5.21 + .55 per hour fringe benefits,
effective May 22, 1969, Temporary Fmployee.
OLE OLSON, Painter in the Fire Department, at $5.21 * .35 per hour fringe benefits, effective May 22, 1969, Temporary Fmployee.
Motion by 5~r. Schoneman and Mr. 3arstad to approve the Notices of Fa~ployment, carried
unanimous ly.
'File Acting City Clerk had the following Change of Pay Status Reports:
R. E. MASON, From 1st Year to 2nd Year Firefighter, from $595. to $620. per month,
effective blay $, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
STANLEY C. BRITFELL, From 2nd Year to 3rd Year Firefighter, from $620. to $650. per month,
effective May 6, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
J. A. I[ARNEI-I', From 2nd Year to 5rd Year Firefighter, from $620. to $650. per month,
effective May 28, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
PIIILLIP V. COPJ. ISS, From 1st Year to 2nd Year Patrolman in the Police Department, from
$560. to $580. per month, effective December 18, 1968, Civil Service Eligible.
PI{ILLIP V. CORLISS, Patrolman 2nd Year in the Police Department, from $580. to $620. per month,
effective January 1, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. 3arstad to approve the Pay Change Reports, carried unani-
mously.
]]~e Acting City Clerk had a General Claim for Payroll for period ending May 15, 1969, in
the amount of $87,245.11. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark.
Motion hy ~{r. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the General Claim, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a LEASE between tile City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Square
Dance Association for property located near the watershed property.
Commissioner Schoneman stated that this property is presently not being used for any pur-
pose except as a buffer to the watershed property, and this would be an excellent location for
this type of building.
q]le Lease was read for information purposes only.
All Cu~m,issioners commented on the significant improvement this facility will make to the
County.
The Acting City Clerk had a PETITION from Pmsmussen Enterprises which requested that the
following described property be annexed to the City of Bremerton: NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4, Section
2, T24N, R1E,
Mayor Jarstad stated that action should be taken on this petition now instead of waiting
for Cedar Grove Estates' residents to annex with this property, as it may be some time before
this is accomplished. Ile stated further that the Contractor is anxious to begin construction
on the Pinewood Second Addition and this annexation should therefore be expedited.
~otion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance
incorporating this property into the City limits, and to set a public hearing for next Council
meeting, carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad stated that during the next week, a Review Board will meet on this matter
prior to the Public Ilearing.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay ali bills approved by a majority of the Com-
missioners, carried unanimously.
Con~nissioner Clark conmended City Attorney (State Senator) Walgren for his work at the
Legislature.
Conmissioner Clark then reported that consideration is being given to the possibility of
transferring the function of the collection of traffic tickets to the Treasurer's Department.
lie stated that a determination on this will be made in the near future.
Cu,miissioner Schoneman reported the following:
1) The following streets will be paved in the next few weeks: Callow Avenue from Farragut to
Burwell; Burwell between Callow Avenue and Olympic Avenue; Burwell Street between Warren Avenue
and Pacific Avenue; Park extension; and the south half of Sixth Street between Callow and
Olympic Avenues.
2) Many calls were received from residents on caterpillers. Comissioner Schoneman stated that
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a licensed person will be answering these calls, but only on the trees located on City right-of-
way. Mr. Schoneman further stated that many complaints are received each year from people who
are concerned about their neighbors who don't remove the caterpillers. He stated that this prob-
lem may have to be remedied by a City ordinance which would allow City crews to remove the cater-
pillers, and to bill the property owner. }|e stated that this should be studied.
3) Seventeen (17) out of nineteen (19) homes have been acquired on the Burwell Phase III project.
[{e then moved to declare the seventeen (17) homes surplus and dispose of in the best interest of
the City, seconded by Mr. Clark, and carried unanimously.
Mr. Schoneman stated that a bid call will be issued and the homes that my or may not be
moved within the City limits will be displayed as such.
b.lr. Schoneman stated further that six (6) units on another Phase of the Project my not be
moved within the City limits, and it appears that they must be demolished.
4) One-third of the Fairways on the proposed Municipal Golf Course have been logged.
5) Commissioner Schoneman spoke on the many community projects participated in by Rt. Rev. Msgr.
,Joseph Camerman who recently passed away. He stated that the flags are now at half-mst, and
will remain as such until after the funeral.
City Attorney Walgren gave a brief report on the Legislative Session. lie stated that in
his opinion, the most important piece of legislation passed was a bill which allows tim people to
vote on changing the tax structure at the next General Election.
City Attorney Walgren then congratulated Gene Lobe on his appointment as the new County
Comi s s loner.
Mayor Jarstad also commented on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Camerman's death, lie expressed ap-
preciation for ]lis work which was devoted to the community. Mayor Jarstad also stated that Rev-
erend Camerman was awarded the Key Citizen Award at one time, which is the highest possible honor
tile City awards.
Co.u~dssioner Clark too, expressed his sympathy in the death of Reverend Camerman.
Mayor Jarstad stated that Mr. Pendergast will be on the Technical Board of the Interagency
Committee when tile application for funding of the golf course will be considered on May 26, 1969
in Spokane. Someone will be present from Bremerton to make a good presentation.
There being no further business, the meeting was ADJOURNED.
Gl,FAIN K. JAP, S'FAD,'MAYOR E. Il. T. McGOWAN,,CITY CLERK