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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/31/69 December 31, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Council of the city of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:00 o'clock A.M., P.S.T., on December 31, 1969, with i~ayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commis- sioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon, Fire Chief Tillet, Eddie Adams, and a representative of the Bremerton Sun. The meeting was called to order and the Invocation was given by ~,~ayor Jarstad r£~e minutes of the previous meeting were read by the City Clerk and approved as amended. The City Clerk read a letter received by the ~4ayor on December 29, 1969, from International Association of Fire Fighters, signed by Gary Larson, President, Local No. 437, accepting, with reluctance, the 10% wage,offer made by the City. Letter further stated that the wages being granted are $130.00 below fire fighters in other cities of the Puget Sound area, and that there were other fringe benefits which were not granted. The City Clerk then presented the salary schedule for 1970 for the Fire De- partment, prepared by Civil Service Secretary. ~otion by ~,~r. Jarstad and I~Ir. Clark to approve wage scales which were settled on through the negotiations at budget time, carried unanimously. On discussion: Commissioner Clark con~ented on the background of the Fire Fighters' salary negoti- ations and acceptance. Con~nissioner Clark wished everyone a "IIappy New Year". City Clerk presented two memos from Water Superintendent Humble asking for the following: Authorization to call for bids for furnishing material, labor and equipment to place conduit for 6" watermain under the railroad right-of-way in December 31, 1969--Cont'd. Twin Lakes area. The conduit will be used in conjunction with the installation of sprinkling system to new proposed golf course; and authorization for the Water Department to install approximately 2,000 feet of 12" A.C. pipe and appurtenances on Harlov~ Drive from Price Road to Broad Street and on Broad Street from Harlow Drive to "O" Street. This main will replace an old existing 8" and 4" steel main and also be used as a supply line to the proposed new million gallon reservoir to supply Kitsap Lake area. Estimated cost - ~12,000. ~ost of the pipe and fittings are in stock. ~tion by Hr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve both of these requests, carried unanimously. Under discussion: Mr. Schoneman stated on the first request that it is necessary for the operation of the golf course to take water supply from Twin Lakes v~ich is no longer being used for municipal purposes and that it is dammed off by the railroad and it is necessary to bore through under the right-of- way. The second request, Mr. Schoneman stated, is necessary to put in an effi- cient water system to Kitsap Lake area and is in line with the City's promise when annexation was being planned to improve the water system over a period of time. The City Clerk presented Notice of Employment for William John Lewis, City Engineer, $1,000.00 per month, effective January l, 1970 Commissioner Schoneman introduced Mr. William John Lewis and asked him to step forward and meet the other members of the City Council, stating that he had appointed Mr. Lewis to the position of City Engineer. Notion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the rate of pay, carried unanimously. The City Clerk presented Notices of Employment for Arthur F. Ficarra, Fire Fighter let Year, $654.50 per month, effective January 5, 1970; Charles W. Lutes, Communications Clerk, Police Department, $510.00 per month, effective January l, 1970 Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve employments, carried una- nimouslY. Under disCussion: Mayor Jarstad commented that the annual starting .~. salary of a fireman was now .~7,854.00 as compared with the starting pay of a school teacher which is around ~6,000.00; and that the city is now in a good po- sition in hiring at the starting salary where it is now. Com~ssioner Clark noted that the Notice of Employment for Charles W. Lutes was one of the new positions being filled as a result of the 1970 budget by a Civilian personnel in the Police Department. Clerk read Changes of Pay Status for Frank Sharp, from Pump Operator to Heavy Equipment Operator, Water (Supply) from $567.50 per month to ~4.16 per hour, effectiveJ~ anuary l, 19VO; Bobbi S. Loudon, Graphics Illustrator, Planning De- partment, ~600.00 per month, Provisional Appointment, effective January l, 19VO; C. V. Meigs, Equipment Naintenance to Firefighter, $695.00 to ~753.00 per month, effective January l, 1970. Notion by ~r. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the changes in pay, car- ried unanimously. The City Clerk stated he had a letter from State of Washington, Planning & Community Affairs Agency, Olympia, dated December ~, 1969, giving an invitation to city officials to be held in Seattle, January 20 and 21, 19V0. The City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. 1440 setting date for hearing on petition to vacate alley abutting Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Town of Bremerton, as per Volume 2 of Plats, situated in Kitsap County, Washington, January 21, 1970, at 10:O0 o'clock A.E. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton, and directing the City Clerk to post notices for 20 days of the filing and hearing on the alley and in three conspicuous public places. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pass RESOLUTION NO. 1440~ carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad asked Chief Tillett about a replacement for C. V. Meigs who is going from Equipment Maintenance to Firefighter and Chief Tillett stated he would find a man shortly after the first of the year. The City Clerk read ORDINLNCE NO. 2870, second reading, "An Ordinance re- lating to the municipal water supply system of the City of Bremerton, amending Section 16 of Ordinance No. 2354". ~otion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pass ORDINANCE NO. 2870, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read AN ORDINANCE, first reading. "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792". Motion by ~r. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk asked that the bid opening date be changed on the call for bids for the golf course automatic irrigation system' from January 15th to Febru- ary 4th. Mr. Schoneman stated that bidders are to furnish construction drawings December 31, 1969--Cont'd. and details and more time was needed for bidders to work out their bids. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to change the bid opening date to February 4th, car- tied unanimously. Commissioner Clark stated that the 1970 budget is now printed and available for distribution and is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Clark commented that the city has seen much progress in areas of need in this past year and much has been accomplished, especially in street prog- rams under ~'~r. Schoneman which programs may be the highlight of the year. Further stated that many programs are still in the planning stage, notably among these is the Civic Center Complex which will go to the voters next month for approval of financint~. ~"~r. Clark commented that the decision was up to the voters but he hoped their decision would be in the affirmative, and if it is it would signify all-around advancement in the city. Also, remarked that there are greater things ahead in the years ahead and stated it was a personal pleasure to work with his fellow commis- sioners, I.~ayor Jarstad ~nd Commissioner Schoneman and with City Clerk Yeadon and City Attorney, Senator Walgren, and wished all city employees a very happy and prosperous New ~ear. Commissioner Schoneman stated that in many ways the City of Bremerton has performed substantial accomplishments and briefly commented on them. The complete list of accomplishments of Public Works is on file in the City Clerk's Office. These have to do with the following projects: Local Improvement Districts; sewer and street improvements; U.A.B. Projects - four completed and two under construc- tion; Washington State Highway Dept., Callow from Farragut to Burwell; ~ Gas Tax Projects to. do with Overlay and channellzation; signals; storm sewer; new street and sewer operation; street maintenance; asphalt overlays; street lighting com- pletely lighting Bremerton with l~ercury Vapor lights; Water Distribution Department- watermains laid; fire hydrants installed; new services installed; Water Supply De- partment - fish rearing and golf course logged and cleared; parking lot construc- tion. Mr. Schoneman wished "Happy New Year" to Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Clark, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon and others who were present. City Attorney Walgren thanked the city officials for the opportunity for him- self and his staff to serve in the capacity of City Attorney - challenging and in- teresting position, and the area of municipal government is one of the most diffi- cult for nll connected with it, especially in this time of growing population. ~algren stated he is looking forward to serving the State Legislature during the next twenty-one days. He discussed plans during the leglsla~ive session to work on certain municipal bills; and then wished all a "Happy New Year". City Clerk Yeadon wished all a "Happy New Year". Co~uissioner Schoneman stated that the people who had been appointed during his last term of office should be re-appointed now that the new term is starting~ tie reappointed the following: Archie Mottinger, Street Superintendent; Barnie Shaw, Assistant Street Superintendent; E. G. Humble, Water 'Superintendent; Ed Weller, Assistant Water Superintendent; Fred Irish, Building Inspector; John Lewis, new City Engineer. ~'~ayor Jarstad wished all citizens and all members of the City Council a Happy New Year. ~,layor Jarstad reviewed accomplishments of the past year and spoke briefly on the following subjects: New car center development going in on the west side; record number of apartments being built; bridge beautification funds; one-way toll collection on the bridges; golf course grant; finalization of the grant for the sewer system for Kitsap Lake; also, sewer extension policy to areas adjacent to the city, especially to do with future planning and development, such as Parkwood East, re-birth of central district due to Bremer's new building, down- town parking facilities; public safety connected with the fire departments, fire districts, fire hydrants in Navy Yard City area; police department's efforts in holding down crime level. }.~ayor Jarstad stated further that the 1970's could be great years, especially if the citizens understand the Civic Center Complex and what it can mean to Bremerton in many areas of living; that at this time of year he hoped that the problem of drinking and driving would be held down as statistics show over 50~ of this state's fatalities are connected to drinking. Mayor spoke of the dire need of mandatory penalties for drinking drivers. Commissioner Clark stated that shortly after the first of the year the bid call should be distributed on the proposed parking facility at 4th and Washington, and gave information as to the present status of the call which had been approved by the City Council some time ago. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the commissioners, carried unanimously. December 31, 1969--Cont'd. Mr. Eddie Adams spoke concerning the Civic Center Complex and there was discussion concerning financing of this proposed project. Fire Chief Tillett wished a "Happy New Tear" to members of the City Council, and reported on fire losses during 1969 and stated there were no deaths and no fires reported on Christmas Day. Mayor Jarstad gave an invitation to come to his office at ll:00 o'clock to- day at which time food would be served until 4:00 P.M. courtesy of himself and Austin Clark. There being no further business, the meeting was ADJOURNED A~PROVED ~ C.~DON, SR.~CITY CLERK