HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/69 October 22, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council of the Cit~ of Bremerton was held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on October 22, 1969, with blayor Jarstad presid-
ing. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schonenmn, City Attorney
Walgren, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Fire Chief Tillett, Garage Foreman Sauer, Office Engineer Thorn-
burgh, Water Superintendent lIumble, and representatives of the Press and Radio.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend
Albertson of the First United ~ethodist Church.
The 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 bid openings on
the following: Brake Drum Turning Machine and Drum Grinder & Brake Shoe Grinder; Portable Elec-
tric lVelder; Valve Face Grinding b]achine Lever-Operated Chuck; and Road Oil for year ending June
30, 1970. ,~]otion by Mr. Schoneman and b]r. Clark to open the bids in that order, carried unani-
mously.
The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on the Brake Drum Turning Machine and Drnm
Grinder and Brake Shoe Grinder:
bDTOR PARTS SERVICE, Bremerton, Washington, Cashier's Check for $102.79 enclosed,
Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-ins - $2,055.75.
PISTON SERVICE OF BRt{~]RTON, INC., Bremerton, Washington, Manager's Check for $110. enclosed,
Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-ins - $1,910.08.
SILER Alfro PARTS, INC., Bremerton, Washington, Cashier's Check for $95.16 enclosed,
Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-ins - $1,892.30.
b~tion by ,~lr. Schoneman and ~]r. Jarstad to refer the bids to a committee for study con-
sisting~t--~e City Council and Don Sauer, Garage Foreman, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on the Valve Face Grinding Machine Lever-
{)perated Chuck:
b~3'l~OR PARTS SERVICE, Bremerton, Washington, Cashier' s Check for $25.62 enclosed,
Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-in - $512.37.
PISTON SERVICE OF IIRIBtERTON, INC., Bremerton, Washington, Manager's Check for $26.00 enclosed,
Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-in - $508.69.
SII,I~R AUTO I'ARTS~ INC., Bremerton, Washington, Cashier's Check for $26.00 enclosed, Total Itid including State Sales Tax antl less the Trade-in - $532.08.
Motion by :,Ir. Schoneman and ~lr. Jarstad to refer the bids to a committee for study con-
sisting o-~e City Council and Don Sauer, Garage Foreman, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on the Portable Electric Welder:
~)TOR PAIU'S SERVICE, Bremerton, Washington, Cashier's Check for $46.03 enclosed,
Tota]-]~-i-d--t-fi-cluding State Sales Tax anti less the Trade-in - $920.50.
OXYGEN SALIiS & SEI~VICF~INC., Tacoma, Washington, Cashier's Check for $40.00 enclosed,
Total Bid inc~g-'State Sales Tax and less the Trade-in - $703.32.
I~]']SFERN WEI.I)ING SI~PEY, INC., Seattle, Washington, Certified Check for $40.93 enclosed,
Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-in - $818.49.
SILI!R AlrI'O PARTS, INC., Bremerton, Washington, Cashier's Check for $42.37 enclosed, Total Bid including State Sales Tax and less the Trade-in - $847.41.
~iotion by ~4r. Scboneman and ~{r. (.'lark to refer the bids to a committee for study con-
sisting~ t-~e City Council and DOn Sauer, Garage Foreman, carried unanimously.
October 22, 1969--Con't.
The Acting City Clerk stated that a bid bond on the road Qil bids were required in error as
no quantities were specified. Motion by Mr, Clark and Mr. Jarstad to waive the formality of bid
deposits on road oil, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk then opened the following bids on Road Oil for year ending June 3(I,
1970:
BFO~ERTON OIL CO., Bremerton, Washington.
Item ~1 - Road Oil - Into City Storage Tanks ...... $6.00/BBL; $35.00/Ton
.... - Applied on Streets or Mixing Lots - $6.68/BBL; $39.00/Ton
.... - Handling & Application Truck Time/-$!6.00/Hour
Item ~2 - SS I (Tac
Coat) - Into City Storage Tanks ...... $6.70/BBL; $38.25/Ton
.... ~ Itandling & Application Truck Time/-$16.00/Itour
~NO'!]2: Item #2 SS I price is based on deliveries of tank truck and trailer quantities or approxi-
mately 7,000 gallons.
NOR~[ KITSAP GRAVEL ~'~ ASPI~I,T CO., Poulsbo, Washington.
Item #1 - Road Oil - Into City Storage Tanks ...... $29.50/Ton
" " - Applied on Streets or Mixing Lots -$30.00/Ton
..... Ilandling & Application Track Time/-$18.70/llour
Item #2 - SS I (Tac
Coat) - Into City Storage Tanks ...... $55.90/Ton
..... Applied on Streets or Hixing l~ts -$S5.00/Ton
" " - ttandling & Application Truck Time/-$18.70/Ilour
Motion by Hr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to refer the bids to a committee for study consisting
of Street Superintendent Mottinger and the City Council, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk requested authorization to call for bids for the following for the
year 1.970: Lubricating Oils; Legal Publications; Tires & Tubes; Office Machine blaintenance;
Chlorine & Armonia; and Regular ~ Premitun Gasolines. Hotion by Mr. Clark and Hr. Schoneman to
authorize the bid calls as requested, carried unanimous-'ly.
The Acting City Clerk requested approval of continuing tile following Contracts for an ad-
ditional year: Contract No. 930 (American Exterminators); and Contract No. 634 (Air Filter Ser-
vice). ~k~tion by Mr. Clark and Hr. Jarstad to continue ttm contracts as requested, carried unani-
mously.
The Acting City Clerk read a b~x{O from Water Superintendent lkunble requesting authorization
to call for bids for the purchase of the sewer tapping machine as provided for in the 1969 Budget
(Sewer Division). ~lotion by Hr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to authorize the bid call as requested,
carried unaaimously.
The Acting City Clerk had the following NOTICE OF 'Ig~LOYMENT:
TERRY L. BENCIi, Extra-llelp in the Water Distribution Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective October 23, 1969, Temporary Employee.
Hot/on by ~'4r. Schoneman and ~Ir. Clark to approve the NOTICE OF t~fPLOYME~rI', carried unani-
mously.
~e Acting City Clerk had the following CHANGE OF PAY STATUS REPORTS:
DAVID I~RRIS, Pipeman I in the Water Distribution Dept., from $3.39 to $3..46 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, C~vil Service Eligible.
CHAlicES CIIILDI~SS, Pipeman I in the Water Distribution Dept., from $3.39 to $3.46 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
DENNIS CORiiSON, Ilelper in the Water Distribution Dept., from $2.52 to $2.72 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
DAVID JEP~NBERG, Heterman II In the Water-Office Outside 1)ept., from $2.72 to $2.83 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. '
D. PONSFOI~I, Equipment Operator in the Water Distribution Dept., from $2.52 to $2.72 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
J. DO!ICIi'FFE, Pipeman II in the Water Distribution Dept., from $2.72 to $2.82 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
C~)RDON Ki~AIiTSCII, Pipeman II in tile Water Distribution Dept., from $3.39 to $3.46 per hour,
effective October 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible.
Motion by ~Ir. Schoneman and Hr. Clark to approve the CI~NGE OF PAY SI'AT!IS I~EPORTS, carried
unanimo~
The ^cting City Clerk had a GENERAL CI~IM for payroll for period ending October 15, 1969
in the amount of $85,990.44. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark.
Motion by Hr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the GENERAL CLAIM, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk had an APPLICATION for one (1) Pool Table at 25{ per play at BERNIE'S
S~DKE SIlOP at 222 First Street, signed by Bernard Burden, omer, and approved by Assistant Police
Chief Ilenry. ,Xlotion by Mr. Clark and Hr. Jarstad to approve the APPLICATION, carried unanimously.
l]~e Acting City Clerk had the E~LOYF. ES' ILETIRig~I' LIS!' in the amount of $3,007.80 (gross)
for the month of October, 1969. Hotion by Hr. Clark and 5~r. Schoneman to approve the payment of
the pensions for the month of October, 1969, carried unanimously.
October 22, 1969--Con't.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter from the Urban Arterial Board which advised that the
total amount of urban arterial trust funds authorized for participating in Phase V of the Burwell
Street Project is $173,700.00. The letter also acknowledged the award of contract to Select Con-
tractors for a total cost of $121,355.00.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter from the National League of Cities, addressed to Aus-
tin Clark, which appointed him as a member of the Committee on Revenue and Finance of the Nation-
al League of Cities. The letter stated further that he would be a member of a three-member dele-
gation from Washington to represent its municipal interests on this committee.
Commissioner Clark expressed his pleasure with ~is appointment.
The Acting City Clerk read a MEMO from Office Engineer Thornburgh which gave the follow-
ing tabulation of tlm protests on the Madrona Point L.I.D.: Total No. of Protests - 13; Total
Value of Protests - $32,§08.36; Percent of Protests equals 35% of total assessments. Motion by
~Ir. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to read the ordinance creating such Local Improvement District, car-
ried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 2861 providing for the improvement of the
~drona Point Area all in accordance with the plans, maps, and specifications on file in the of-
lice of the City Engineer; adopting said plans, maps, and specifications; establishing an improve-
ment district called #30?; providing for the levying of assessments for the payment of such im-
provement and making such improvement payable by bonds. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to
pass ORDINANCE NO. 2861 on first reading, subject to a later termination of term of bonds, car-
ried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk presented AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2837 (as amended)
adopting a plan for the acquisition, construction and installation of certain additions and
improvements to and extensions of the combined water and sewerage system of the City. ~otion
by ~r. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to read the ORDINANCE, carried unanimously.
~e Acting City Clerk then read ~RG .ENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2862 amending Ordinance No. 2837
of the City of Bremerton as amended by Ordinances Nos. 27~ and 2762, adopting a plan for the
acquisitions, construction and installation of certain additions and improvements to and exten-
sions of the combined water and sewerage system of the city; declaring the estimated cost thereof
and providing for the payment of such cost; and providing for the issuance of warrants against
the same ~nd for certain monies therein. ~otion by ~r. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to pass EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 2862 on first reading, carrie--d--~nimously.
Conmissioner Schoneman stated that he had written to the State Pollution Control Commission
on October l?th, informing them as to the steps the City is taking to comply with their direc-
tive regarding updating the sewage treatment plants, and that he requested that they extend their
deadline for completion of this project to June 30, 1971.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Com-
missioners, carried unanimously.
Coumissioner Clark reported on the following:
1~ Gave the following financial report for month ending September 30, 1969:
Cash on ltand (Tax Supported Funds) - - - $159,092.64 = Cash decrease of $55,683.99
since the first of the year
Receipts ............... $2,260,577.80 = 76.64% of Estimated
Expenditures ............. $2,316,261.79 = 72.94% of Estimated
~ then cited individual receipts which have substantially exceeded or fallen short of
their estimates for the year as follows: Business & Occupation Taxes; Pinballs (UNDER); Power
& Light Franchise; Telephone Excise Tax; Parking Meter Revenues; Building Permits and Police
Court Fines.
2) Announced that study conducted by Price l~aterhouse on the Bremerton-Charleston Transportation
Company should be reaching the City sometime this week. Ile stated that the reason for delay in
receiving this report is because they have been making further studies on funding also because
the person responsible for the study has been out-of-town.
3) Reported on the Legislative Interim~unicipal Committee, Executive C~ittee, meeting he
tended which was called by Chairman l~algren last Friday to discuss the gambling issue in Seattle.
Stated tbat it was most interesting, but was unable to dlsclose any facts pertaining to the con-
fidential testimony taken, lle added that he was concerned over the matters discussed, tM ex-
pressed the hope that the funds will be made available from the State in order that a meaningful
series of hearings may be held.
Conmissioner Schoneman reported on the follewing:
1) Test boles are being made and soil samples taken on Pacific Avenue today in preparation for
the reconstruction of that street.
2) The last piles of debris are being burned at the Golf Course.
3) The wall construction and grading is continuing on Phase III of the Burwell Street Project,
however, the two buildings that the city has not yet acquired will soon hold-up progress unless
condemnation is accomplished soon.
4) The police pistol range has been completed and is available for use. He stated that it was
his belie£ that the Police Department will soon propose that a building be constructed on that
site. I~ stated that the site is well shielded from ric-o-cheting bullets. Gravel has been
placed on the muddy road leading to the site.
October 22, 1969--Con't.
S) Received award nn behalf of the tk~get Sound Governmental Conference from the Governor repre-
senting the U.S. Department of Housing ~ Urban Development for contributions to intergovernmental
relations. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the Puget Sound Governmental Conference is consid-
ered as one of the top ten in the nation. From the top ten, one will be chosen to receive the
top award for the nation sometime this year.
Con~nissioner (;lark added that Bremerton is proud of Commissioner Schoneman as Chairman of
tbe h~get Sound Governmental Conference.
City Attorney Walgren reported on the following:
1) Commented on Executive Committee ~leeting of the Legislative Interim Municipal Committee held
in Seattle last Friday to discuss tile gambling issue in Seattle.
2) Announced that tbe two condemnation cases of tile City have been set for November 18, 19, and
20th on the Jury Calendar. Stated that }lis office is in contact daily with the attorneys for the
defemtents in these cases.
5) Stated that he will be meeting witb blr. Tyson today at 1:00 P.M. in connection with the Golf
Course Contract.
4) Reported on his visit to San Francisco two weeks ago with a group of Legislators from the
Interim Comnittee on llighways for the purpose of examining the Bay Area rapid transit system, lie
then described their system. IIe also stated that he was advised by a San Francisco Senator that
Brenmrton should not give up the ferry system for any reason as they are capable of being com-
bined with any any rapid transit system decided upon in the future.
Commissioner Clark commented on the fact that Senator Walgren, who had been involved to
a minor degree in the gambling issue, }md offered to step away from the Chairmanship of the Leg-
islative Interim bkmicipal Comnittee (Executive Committee) and suggested that Vice Chairman Sena-
tor 'l~igg, who is a Republican, assame the Chair. lie stated further that the Committee unanimous-
ly refused his offer and urged Senator Walgren to remain Chairman through the hearings. Com-
missioner Clark stated that his remarks were in clarification of the rumor that the hearings were
politically motivated.
~{r. Don Ireland, owner of Bremerton Ambulance Service, addressed the Council by saying
that he knew of two (2) persons who planned to open new ambulance services in Bremerton. ffe ex-
plained his operation and the various problems caused by the City's present Ambulance Ordinance.
lie requested the City Council to arrange a meeting with him and representatives of various health
agencies in Bremerton to discuss the ordinance and expressed the urgency of same. ~hcb discussion followed.
Conmissioner Clark stated that the Council could not comply with his request that a meeting
be held today or tomorrow, as already scheduled meetings would not allow it.
Comissioner Schoneman assured Mr. Ireland that the Council members would check their cal-
endars in order that a feasible time for a meeting could be scheduled and he would be informed
today.
~{r. Leslie Leaf, owner of the Arrow Cab Company, stated that he too was interested in the
proposed meeting and would appreciate being informed of the time.
~lr. Leaf also inquired about the status of his application for one (1) new taxicab license
now before the Council. The Council informed Mr. Leaf that they had received a letter from the
Teamsters Union regarding his business which attached copies of letters addressed to various gov-
ernmental agencies from the Union concerning his business operation and alleged failure to comply
with laws. They also stated that if he would furnish them records on various aspects of his oper-
ation that the application would be considered further.
Con~nissioner Schoneman read a letter from the Board of Certification (Washington) Pacific
Waterworks Section, American Watem~orks Association, which advised that Mary P. Wilson, an En-
gineer Aide II in the Engineering Department had completed a course of study and is now being
awarded a Certificate of Competency for Waterworks Specialist II. The letter further stated that
Mary is tile first woman in the State ever to be awarded this Certificate.
Commissioner Schoneman requested blrs. Wilson to come forward and presented her with the Cer-
tificate of Competency. She was then congratulated by ali Commissioners.
There being no further husiness, the meeting was ADJOURNED.
/uPPROVED:
· ~OR '~ W.' R. 'VAA, A I~G CITY CLERK