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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/31/68 ~ MAYOR (~ January 31, 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 31, 19~6, with ~.$u~r Jars~d preside. Also present were the follow: Co~issioner Clark, Co~issioner Schone~n, City Attor~y ~alg~n, City Clerk McGo~n, ~re C~ef Tillett, Assis~nt City E~eer Lyle E. Hay, City ~a~er Ron McCo~ell, a~ ~mbers of the ~ess and radio. ~e ~eti~ ~s called to o~er by May~ Jarstad and the ~vocation was given by Reve~nd W. J. ~gington of F~stgate Assembly of God Ch~ch. ~e m~utes of the previous meett~ were read and appro~d as amended. ~e City Clerk a~ounced t~t this was the time and p~ce set for the rezone hearing of pro~rty located on Hollis Street ~twe~ ~ple A~nue and ~heaton Way. ~.~otion by ~. Jarstad and ~. Clark the public hear~g be co~enced, c~ried u~nimously. ~e City Clerk stated that this rezone ~s ~itiated by the Planni~ Co~ission Resolution No. ~158. ~4ayor Jarstad asked that the ~solution ~ read. He then requested City Pla~er ~Con~ll to ~dica~ the area ~er discussion on th~ ~p a~ sta~ the r~son for the rezone request. ~. McCo~ explained that a ~ion of the pro- ~rty ~ question was rezoned by the County prior ~o its ~n~ation to the City a~ that probably t~o~h oversight the whole panel was not rezo~d. The o~er inters to b~ild a ~rehouse on the p~perty. ~otion by ~. Clark ~ ~. Jarst~ to acce~ the ~tition and inst~ct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for ~ading at the next Co~cil meet~g, ca~ied ~animously. ~ City Clerk read the l'o~owing Notices of ~plo~nt: ROB~T A . M~T~IELD, 1st Year Patrolman ~ Police Dept., at $5~.~ ~r month, effecti~ Janua~7 26, 1968, Ci~l Se~ce Eligible. L~ H~MNPACH, Part-T~e Playleader ~ Park & Rec. ~pt., at $2.50 ~r hour, effective Feb~a~ 1, 1968, Tempora~ ~lo~e. ~otion by ~. Jars~d and Mr. Scho~n the Notices of ~plo~ent ~ appro~d, carried unanimously. January 31, 1968 - con't The City Clerk read the following Ghange of Pay Status Reports: ~'~X E. MEIGS, from Firefighter to Lieutenant in Fire ~ept., from ~655. to $690. per month, effective February l, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. TONY BALAZIC, Battalion Chief from $750. to $790. per month, effective February l, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. GLEN BUTTGENBACH, Battalion Chief, from $750. to $790. per month, effective February l, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. DONALD HOLTINE, Battalion Chief, from $750. to $790.~per month, effective February l, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. RICHARD O. 0TTELE, Playleader in Park & Rec. Dept., from $2.25 to $2.50 per hour, effective February l, 1968, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the Change of Pay Status Reports be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a Glaim for Damages signed by Barbara J. Cart in the amount of $1,103.26 for injuries caused by a crack in the sidewalk. The Claim was reported to the Insurance Company. The City Clerk had a requisition from the Police Department for Office Equip- Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark authorization be giMen to call for bids for the office equipment, in the Police Department, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a Contract for Engineering Services for the City's Street Needs Study, with Howard Godat and Associates, Consulting Engineers. This contract agrees that the total fee to be paid by the City shall not exceed $1,600.00. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the Contract be approved, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read a letter addressed to Commissioner Schoneman from Edwin C. Middleton, a resident of Madrona Point Drive. This letter expressed concern of the danger for pedestrians to cross the intersection of Kitsap Way, Arsenal Way, and Shorewood Drive because of the lack of proper traffic light control. It stated that it was also dangerous for automobiles to make left hand turns. He re- quested immediate action be taken on this matter and assured that he would be backed by many other residents. Commissioner Schoneman stated that this intersection has been checked by the State, but, as yet, approval has not been given for traffic light control. After discussion of the matter, Commissioner Schoneman stated that the letter will be forwarded to Mr. Kersl~ce, our District Engineer, and also the Council will schedule a meeting with Mr. Kerslake and the Chief of Police for study. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the letter be forwarded to the Distric Engineer, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ~.IERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. #2776 amending Section #4 of Ordinance No. #2631, relating to annual permits for the sale of fireworks. This Ordinance entitles eac~ permittee to not more than one retail outlet and such pe~Eits are not transferable. This also removes the limit on the number o£ permits issued. ~tlon by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. #2776 be passed on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. #1366 which sets forth the policy of the Council relative to the extension of sewers outside the City Limits of Bremerton. During the discussion, it was decided that it would be necessary to amend an ex- isting Ordinance which prohibits the extension of sewer service beyond the City Limits before the Resolution could become effective. It was then moved by Mayor Jarstad and seconded by Mr. Clark that the Reso- lution be adopted, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills, approved by a major- ity of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark explained tha~ because of bad weather conditions, the Garbage Contractor has been unable to perform services in all areas of the City and urged the public to be patient. Mr. Clark then made a year end financial report for 1967: The interesting examples of estimated income were as'follows: Business & Occupation Tax; Admission Tax; Pin Ball; Power & Light; Telephone; Parking ~eters; & Police Court Fines. The total receipts in the general fund at the end of the year exceeded estimates by a figure of $203,424.75. This figure includes the Legislative Appropriation. This requires some explanation because of the fact that we were only supposed to have received one quarter of an annual appropria- tion in 1967 or approximately $62,000. but by coincidence, the second quarter was received in December, 1967 and was included in the receipts for 1967 although it was budgeted for 1968. Actually, the excess of receipts was $78,327. over the estimates when the Legislative appropriation is not considered. January ~l, 1968 - con't In tax supported funds: Estimated'receipts for the entire year were 084.00; and actual receipts were $2,364,688.00; Excess Receipts $199,603.?1 in- cluding Legislative Appropriation. The expenditures allowed budget saving of $7,884.00 as they did not reach their estimates. The Cash on Hand Balance as of December 31st, 1967, was $~06,301.18 which is probably ~e highest balance in the history of Bremerton (at least in the past seven years.) Total percentage receipts received - 109.~% of estimated receipts. Total percentage expenditures expended - 99.7% of estimated expenditures. Commissioner $choneman commented on the heavy work load the Street Depart- ment has had during the bad weather conditions and suggested that a fund be set up to cover the labor and materials needed for mnow removal and combatting of ice conditions. He stated that the cost of the operation for man power and materials amounted to almost $1,000. for the two days. Mr. Schoneman stated that the Urban Arterial Board meets tomorrow at which time the second phase of Burwell Street will be considered. This will amount to $180,000. ~}e second phase will cover Warren Avenue to Washington Avenue and along Wushington to 6th St. It is hoped that the funding will be made available. Mr. Schoneman stated that the new sewer rate Ordinance will probably be completed by next Council meeting for presentation. He added that the City Council has concluded that $5.00 per front foot will be charged for a gravity flow system and $1~.00 per front foot will be charged for a preasure line instal- lation. Mr. Schoneman stated that he wished to clarify statements made to the Oyster and Ostrich Bay residents. He stated that the residents do not need to connect unless their present facilities are inadequate. He also stated that the time that has been given was a year, but he stated that to his knowledge, if someone could not connect during the year, they may obtain a permit to connect at a later date. Commissioner Schoneman reported that he has been interviewing prospects for the position of City Engineer. He then appointed Mr. Everett Humble as Acting City Engineer until a permanent one could be hired. Five or six people who are residents of Oyster Bay were in attendance at the meeting and Mrs. Somers, who did most of the speaking for the group, said that they were concerned about a proposed Ordinance which would require the residents of Oyster Bay to connect to the sewer line running on their beaches within a year after the effective date of the Ordinance or be~penalized by having to pay ~ilS.00 per front foot rather than the present rate of $5.00. Mrs. Somers and the others maintained that when they gave easements across their beaches, they were assured that they would not have to hook-up to the sewer system unless it was determined that their septic tanks were inadequate and a menace to health. After much discussion, it was concluded that since the study of the 0rdin- ance was not complete, that today's discussion would be considered in making the final draft. Mr. Lyle E. Hay, the Assistant City Engineer and T2affic Engineer, asked why his letter of resignation had not been read under item #5 of the agenda. Mr. McGowan stated that he had been instructed by Mr. Schoneman to remove it from the agenda. Mayor Jarstad suggested that it be read. The letter dated January 29, 1968, offered to make the termination date March 4, 1968. Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Clark and City Clerk McGowan expressed their regrets that Lyle Hay was leaving. Mr. Schoneman then said, "I hereby reduce that date of March 4, 1968 to February 15, 1968." When questioned by the other two members of the Council on the advisability of this, Mr. Schoneman said that everything had been taken care of. ~ee~,~ adjourned. .