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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/68 'MAYOR (.J Januar~ S, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 o'clock A.M., P.S.T., on Wednesday, January O, 1968, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk NcGowan, Fire Chief Ttllett, Assistant City Engineer Lyle Hay, Captain Ted Ingram, and members from the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order and the Invocation was given by Father Schmitt of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk announced that the committee to whom the bids were referred to on Tires, Recapping and Repair recommends the bids be awarded as follows: D.B. CORPORATION, for Tires, the low bidder; SHAUB-ELLISON, for Recapping & re- pair, the low bidder also. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to concur with the reco~uendations of the committee and award the bids to the low bidders, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a memo from Archie ~ottinger to ~&r. Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for one (1) new 4-wheel drive loader w/backhoe attachment for the Street Department, with trade-in of Hoptoe Backhoe. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and r~r. Jarstad authorization be giMen to call for bids for the Loader for the Street Department, carried unanimously. January ~, 1988--con't Nr. Schoneman stated that this will replace an~old backhoe which was pur- chased in 1988 as second hand. The City Clerk had a memo from the Engineering Department requesting one Royal Typewriter HHCE-13-89787~4 be declared surplus. Notion by Nr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the typewriter be declared, surplus and dispose8 of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. The City Cle~ read the following report of Separation: HOWARD D. THOE~E, Playleader in Park & Recreation Dept., January ~,1988, Termina- ted. ~otton by Nr. Clark and ~r. Jarstad the Report of Separation be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Notices of h~ployment: ~ARY D. NILLER, Part-Time Playleader in Park & Recreation Dept., at $1.?§ per hr. effective January ~, 1988, Temporary Employee. LOWELL E, DAUGHERTY, 1st Year Patrolman in Police Dept., at $580.00 per-month, effective January ~, 1988, Civil Service Eligible. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and Nr. Schoneman the Notices of Employment be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Change of Pay Status Reports: FLOYD D. DIETCR, from Fireman to Lieutenant in Fire Dept., From $8~0. to per month, effective January ~, 1~88, Civil Service Eligible. EDWIN A. SCHLIE, from Sgt. Det. to Captain in Police Dept.,from$?lS. to per month, effective January l, 1988, Civil Service Eligible. STEVE DEVERY, from Patrolman to Sergeant in Police Dept., from $8~0. to per month, effective January l, 1988, Civil Service Eligible. ROY T. NOSELY, from Patrolman to Sergeant in Police Dept., fro~ $840. to $590. per month, effective January l, 1988, Civil Service Eligible. · WARR~ A. STRATTON, from Juv. Off. to Juv. Sergeant in Police Dept., from to $890. per month, effective Jan. l, 1~88, Civil Service Eligible. Notion by Nr. J~rstad and ~r. Schone~an the Change of Pay Status Reports be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a General Claim covering Payroll Period ended December ~9, 1987 in the amount of $8~,~8.81, audited by W.R.Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Notion by Nr. Clark and Nr. Jarstad the claim be approved, carried unan- imously. The City Clerk read a memo from Assistant City Engineer, Lyle Ray, stating that the petition to change the 1000 Block of Warren Avenue to Bridge View Lane, which had been referred to the Engineering Department, has been checked and the City has right of way; also the addresses have been checked and found to comply with out numbering system. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and Nr. Clark to approve the request and instruct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance changing the name of the street, carried ~nanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Nfs. Arthur Holden suggesting that a street be named after a pioneer of the City of Bremerton, Nr. A. B. Williams, who cleared land and streets or Highland Avenue by hand. It also stated that her husband and self had cleared the streets now East 18th & Wheaton Way in 1908. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and Nr. Clark to file the letter to be used at a latez date in the naming of streets, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from R. L. NcConnell, Planning Director, which listed consultants who might be considered for a feasability study for a civic auditorium in Bremerton. Notion by Nr. Jsrstad and Nr. Clark to choose three to five of the firms an8 ~irect the City Planner to draft letters oF intent to enter into a contract with them, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE N0.#~789 providing for the establishment of a special fund to be known as the Kitsap Lake Water District Betterment Fund and providing for the deposit of funds therein with the City Treasurer, and disburse- ment thereof under direction of the City ~ouncil. Notion by Mr. Schonem~n and Nr. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. #~789 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. January 3, 1968--con't The City Clerk read two letters from Howard N. Godat & Associates, Consulting Engineers, stating that Claude's Service had asked for an extension of time on L.I.D.'s #29? & #298, in the amount of 14 days. He stated that he didn't agree with the amount of time they requested but does agree that seven working days is Justified and should be granted to Claude's Service. He stated also that a por- tion of the additi6nal work required was not in the contract between the City and his firm and since an extension of time allowed to the contractor will remove his obligation to reimburse his firm for inspection costs, the City should authorize and fund the additional inspection costs. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to concur with the Consulting En- gineers and grant the time extension to Claude's Service, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman then moved to reimburse the Consulting Engineer for the additional inspection costs that is required because of the extension of time, seconded by Mr. Jarstad and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from the National League of Cities which appoi~ted Commissioner Clark as a member of a three member Committee on Revenue and l"inance of the National League of Cities. Commissional Clark stated that he was pleased that he will again serve on this committee as he did last year. The City Clerk read a letter from Cascade Natural Gas Corporation, signed by E. E. Roberson, District Manager, which stated that by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission order in Cause No. U-9776 issued June 26, 1967, requires all gas utilities subject to its jurisdiction to clearly delineate the item of municipal taxes on customers' bills. This becomes effective with all bills for service on and after JanualV 1, 1968. Much discussion followed regarding the reason for this change, but no action was required. The City Clerk read a memo from City Attorney Nalgren stating that the Civil Defense Joint Resolution is in proper form. The City Clerk then read Kitsap County Civil Defense Council Joint Hesolutlo~ Mr. Clark stated that the'resolution has only had two changes from the Re- solution previously being used. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the Kitsap County Civil Defense Council Joint Resolution be adopted, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a Contract for the demolition of Craven Center to be approved. Motion be Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the Contract be approved, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman gave a comprehensive report of the accomplishments in 1967 in the Public Works Department which is on file in the City Clerks Office. He then reported that to date there is approximately 700 feet remaining to be constructed to complete the sewer project in the Valle Hi area, plus two man- holes and laterals. Mr. Schoneman commended the Park & Recreation Dept. for the display at City Hall Park and the tree at the First Street Dock. He then congratulated ~r. Jim Miller, President of the Chamber of Co~mmerce for a year of excellent service to the City of Bremerton and welcomed Ross Werner as the new President. City Attorney Walgren reported the following: The Court appearance held January 2, 1968 on North Perry Water District vs the City of Bremerton for the purpose of the City filing an answer. This was made ~s a general denial, which denied the complaints set forth by North Perry Water District. The case has been set for trial on February 29, 1968. He then stated that he consented to the entry of a temporary injunction which restrains the City from having the ordinance published and going into effect. He added that sn order was entered permitting both parties to enter into necessary discovery procedures as they desired. Mayer Jarstad gave the Fire report for the month of December, 1967:58 Fire calls, I first aid call; 28 of which were residential and 12 automotive. The estimated loss on buildings was $23,130.00; loss of the value of the contents ? w~s $4,00~.00. ~ Mr. Jarstad reported that the proposed' Lent Lane Boat Launching Project whic~ hsd been referred to the Planning Department and the Park & Recreation Department~ for work, has been recommended by both Departments to persue no further; the reason being that the water is to shallow. Mayor Jarstad stated that letters were sent to Navy Yard City, North Perry and Tracyton Fire Commissioners requesting meetings to discuss the proposal to sign a mutual aid agreement with these districts. Both Navy Yard City and North Perry have responded and a meeting is scheduled for next week. Navy Yard City also ~¥1shes to discuss the placement of fire hydrants in that area. January 3, 1988--con't Mayor Jarstad stated that he would be leaving Tot Everett this afternoon to meet with the free holders to help them in the drafting of a City Charter. He added that he had envited the free holders to visit Bremerton and they will be coming next ~ednesday. They may desire to speak to the Commissioners and many staff people. Mayor Jarstad then commented on the accomplishments of 1967 and the future projects and events of 1988. He then commended the press and radio, in behalf of the Council members, for their comprehensive reporting throughout the year. Mr. Schoneman suggested that next Wednesday be set aside as the day to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Charter of the City of Bremerton, honoring the people who are presently living who helped draft the Charter. Both Mayor Jarstad and Mr, Clark agreed that this waa an excellent sugges~ tion but felt that more time should be allowed for planning. It was decided that a later date would be more practical. 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