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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/69 November $, 1969 'l'he regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers o£ the City ltall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., P.S.T., on November 5, 1969 with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Igalgren, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Police Chie£ Plouf, Fire Chief Tillett, Assistant Fire Chief Orrfelt, Battalion Chief Holtine, Water Superintendent [hamble, Mr. Ed Adams, and a represen- tative of the Bremerton Sun. Tim meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Glenn Soulc of the b~nette Community Church. ~le minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. November 5, 1969--Con't. The Acting City Clerk had the following REPORT OF SEPARATION: ~t&RGOT C. C~JlLAND, Clerk-Billing Machine Operator in the Water-Office, October 28, 1969, Quit. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to accept the REPORT OF SEPARATION, carried unanimousl, The Acting City Clerk had the following NOTICES OF F~4PLOY~ ~NT: EDWIN A [~)I)DER, F~xtra-Help in the Water-Distribution Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective November 3, 1969, Temporary Employee. DENISE G. ANGELL, Clerk-Billing Machine Operator in the Water-Office, at $400.00 per month, effective November 3, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, carried unani- mously. Tbe Acting City Clerk had a GENERAL CLAIM for payroll for period ending October 31, 1969 in the amount of $105,123.73. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the GENERAL CLAIM, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk bad a CLAIM FOR DAMAGES signed by Hal D. Angell in the amount of $~4.48 for damage to bis car caused by City Parking Lot Attendant Keith Gundlefinger. Acting C~ty Clerk Vaa stated that since the City's insurance does not cover this type of damage, a General Claim was completed and will be submitted to the Council members for their consideration. The Acting City Clerk read a PROPOSED NOTICE to the residents of Kitsap Lake which stated that the City is furnishing water to the area within the now dissolved Kitsap Lake Water District and that thc City may, in the future, install new water mains and lines, and notifying the resi- dents that the City may hereafter claim a lien for water mains replaced or extended and instal- lations made. City Attorney Walgren stated that this notice is to make a public record of the fact that there is a possibility of future charges for water system improvements being made against the property in order that the people who buy or sell property in that area will be aware of this. bietion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the NOTICE, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a PROPOSED CONTRACr for Realtors Services drawn between the City of Bremerton and E. Jennings Beard Realty for the Fourth (4th) Phase of the Burwell Street Improvement Project (Washington Avenue from Burwell Street to the West end of the ~ianette Bridge in the vicinity of 9th Street). ~otion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the CONTRACT, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a LETTER from BIIFk~RTON BOATING CLUB signed by 11. F. Lillie, Jr., Commodore, which expressed their wish to terminate the lease agreement for the building on the Second Street Dock effective January 31, 1970. The rent is paid through that date. ~otion by b~r. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to accept the termination of the lease, carried unanimously. Thc Acting City Clerk read a PROCLAMATION signed by b~ayor Jarstad which proclaimed the day - Tuesday, 11 November 1969 as "VETEIblNS DAY." The Proclamation invited citizens to observe the day in appropriate ceremonies and to give support to the observances and further urged citizens to display the Flag. btotion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Com- missioners, carried unanimously. Conmissioner Clark expressed gratitude for his success in the election held yesterday. Commissioner Clark congratulated b~ayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman for their success also. Conmissioner Clark stated that he looks forward to the next four (4) years serving as the Commissioner of Finance and only finds one regret which will be the retirement of City Audi- tor and Acting City Clerk Wendell R. Vaa, in 1970. tie commented on Mr. Vaa's service to the City. Commissioner Schoneman reported on the following: 1) The crews are continuing with logging and clearing of the golf course at the location pro- posed for the parking area and club house, but that burning debris has slowed down because of the heavy rains. 2) Craven Center Parking Lot will be curbed today in order to prevent cars from crossing the sidewalk. Parking is being allowed in the center portion where they do not interfere with the installations. 3) Yesterday the heavy rains and fallen leaves clogged many drainage structures throughout the City. The stoma sewer recently installed on Kitsap Way performed well under the conditions. 4) Congratulated ~iayor Jarstad, Commissioner Clark and Jerry Yeadon for their success in the election. Ilo further extended his congratulations to all other successful candidates in the County for various offices, lle extended his condolences to the unsuccessful candidates for conducting fair and hard-fought campaigns. Comnissioner Schoneman stated that he was grateful to be able to continue to serve the City as Commissioner of Public Works & Utilities and that the City will continue with progress in all areas of Public Works during the next four (4) years. 5) Commissioner Schoneman commented on a news article in the Bremerton Sun yesterday which an- nounced that one-way toll payments will be started on the Bridges within several days. City Auditor & Acting City Clerk Vaa congratulated all Commissioners for their success in the election and thanked Commissioner Clark for his words. November 5, 1969--Con' t. ~layor Jarstad congratulated Co,~nissioaer Clark and Conunissioner Schoneman and City Clcrk Jerry Yeadon. ,X{ayor ,larstad extended his thanks to his campaign comittee. ,~layor Jarstad annotmced that a meeting would be held (hopefully this week) with represen- tatives of ail appropriate groups in the City, regarding the Civic Center Complex timetable. tit? Atton~ey Walgren reported that he will meet this afternoon with an Attorney for the person involved in the condemnation case. lIope£ully the City will be able to proceed on this construct ion. Fire Chief Tillett congratulated the Comissioners on their re-election. ,Xlr. Ed Admns congratulated Comissioners on their re-election. He also offered the help of the Retirees' Club on the proposed Civic Center Complex, and any other projects which might require volunteer workers. There being no further business, the meeting was ALUO~. APPROVEI):