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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/68 / lvI~OR ' ~ February V, 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, February 7, 1968, with Nayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk NcGowan, Fire Chief Tillett, Assistant Chief of Police Wes Henry, Assistant City Engineer Lyle E. Itay and members of the press and radio. Commissioner Clark was attending a meeting of the Sub Con~uittee of the State followed by meeting with the Governor in Olympia. The meeting was called to order by Nayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Nelvin Unruh of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. February 7, 1968 - con't The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk announced that it Was the time and place set for bid opening on a surplus Verifax Photocopy Machine. Notion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the bid be opened, carried unanf- mously. The City Clerk read the following bid on the Verifax ~achine: THE LAZY JUN-E-LL F~NCH, Bremerton, Check for $3.51; Total Bid $70.25 Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to award the bid to the only bidder, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read memos requesting that the following equipment be de- clared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City: Four (4) Tires - 7:50 x 20 Electric RefrigeratOr - from Park & Rec. Dept. Gasoline Pump - From Police Department Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the requests be approved and that consideration be given to transferring the gasoline pump to either the Street Department or the Water Department, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Notices of ~plo.y/ment: BARRY D. FLETCHER, Bookkeeper & Partsman in Garage, at $~.62 per hour, effective February 5, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. DAVID A. }~RRIS, Extra Labor in-Water Department, at $2.~5 per hour, effective February 5, 1968, Temporary Employee. LARRY R. B~JE~AERT; 1st Year Patrolman in Police Dept., at $560. per month, effective February 1, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. GAl~Y B. F. SCOTT, 1st Year Firefighter in Fire Dept., at $560. per month, effective February 5, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. F ' PHILIP R. BROWN, 1st Year trefighter in Eire Dept., at $560. per month, effective February 7, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Notices of Employment be approv- ed, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Change of Pay Status Reports: O. W. ZURBURGG, from Firefighter to Equip. Mtce., in Fire Dept. from $640. to $655. per mo. ' effective February 1, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. E. G. ~JMBLE, Acting City-Engineer, from $947.50 to ii965, per month effective February l, 1968, Temporary Employee. JOSEPH LA~..[AR, Helper in Water Dist. Dept., from ~.25 to $2.52 per hour, effective February 16, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Change of Pay Status Heports be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Report of Separation: BENJAMIN SMITH, Bookkeeper & Partsman in Garage, February 2, 1968, Own Request. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Report of Separation be approved carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter of resignation signed by Lyle E. Hay which was resubmitted making his date of termination February 15, 1968 rather than his former date of March 4th, 1968. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the letter of resignation be accept- ed, carried ]manimously. Mr. Schoneman, Mr. Jarstad and Mr. McGowan all expressed good wishes to him and disappointment in seeing him leave the City. The City Clerk had three license applications signed by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rainier for Music Machine, Pinball Machine, and Trade Stimulant to be in Wayne's S~ndwich Shop. These were approved by the Chief of Police. ~lotion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the applications for licenses be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a General Claim for Payroll Period ended January 31st, 1968 in the amount of i~89,562.88. The claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approv- ed by Mayor Jarstad. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the claim be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a General Claim from R. W. Rhine, Inc. for demolition oF Craven Center as per contract specifications, amounting to $11,340.00. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the claim be approved, carried un- animously. Mr. Schoneman stated that the Contractor had stated that the whole structure would be laying on the ground by the end of this week. Both Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman complimented the Contractor on the excellent work being performed. February 7, 1968 - con't The City Clerk had a General Claim from Lewis-Redford Engineers, Inc. for professional services for the period of December lst'through December 51st, 1967 and Consultant Fee for period ending December 51st, for the Burwell Street Im- provement Project in the amount of $7,196.94. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the claim be approved, carried unanimously. Motion by i,~r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad that an agreement be prepared with Lewts-Redford Engineers in order for them to perform engineering services on the 2nd phase of the Burwell Street Improvement project which was Just approved by the Urban Arterial Board. The agreement will include not only the 2nd phase, but also the assistance for preparing the application of prospectus for the 3rd phase, motion carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Fire Protection District No. #9. This agreement is for the purpose of answering calls when requested by either party to the agreement Mayor Jarstad stated that this is exactly the same agreement which the City entered into with Kitsap Lake Fire District and the same as is being contemplated to enter into with Navy Yard City. Notion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Agree- ment be approved, carried unanimously. Joe Zaspel of KBRO Radi° raised the question of whether a Central Dispatch Station would be formed. Mr. Jarstad stated that this matter is presently being studied by a committee. The City Clerk had a Contract for Engineering Services for three (3) Sani- tary Sewer L.I.D.'s signed by Howard Godat & Associates. The sewer projects are to be in the following locations: Leto Boulevard, Jacobsen ~ulevard and Almira ])rive. Motion by Mr. Jarstad snd Mr. Schoneman the contract be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #ZT?? smending Section ~66 of Ordinance No. #2617 an(] permitting the extension of sewerage service outside of the corpor- ate limits of the City of Bremerton in accordance with the policies set forth in Resolution No. #1Z66. Motion by ~r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad Oi~DINANCE NO. #2~77 be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2774 repealing Ordinance No. #196~ and amending Sub-Section #G of Section #9 of Ordinance No. #1948 so as to provide for a wiring method using non-metallic sheathed cable in approved areas. Motion by r~r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. #~774 be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter to Mr. Schoneman from B. J. Briggs, Plumbing Inspector, reques.ting that A.B.S. and P.V.C. Plastic Pipe and fittings for drain, waste and vent systems be allowed and limited to residential occupancy of not over four stories in height, exclusive of the basement, conforming to W.P.O.A. Stand- ards, Uniform Plumbing Code and City ordinances. Attached were a number of letters from companies concerned with its usage and all recommending it. Mr. Schoneman stated that they have checked with other Cities of comparable size who use this material and they have found it to be successful. Motion by ~r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the request be approved~ carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a PROCLAMATION stating that the week of February ll-17, 1968 is "ELECTRICAL WEEK". The City Clerk read a PROCLAMATION stating that the month of February, 1968, is "AMERICAN MUSIC MONTH". The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #27~8 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. #1~92 and rezoning property located on the south side of Hollis Street between Maple Avenue and Wheaten Way f~m Residential-One (R~l) to Bus- iness-Three (B-Z). Notion by Mr. Jarstad and ~r. Schoneman Ordinance No. #2?78 be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: l) A plan has been prepared for hydrants in Navy Yard City designating where they can be connected to the system where the proper size lines are available. This plan is now in the hands of those who requested this action, and we are awaiting their request to proceed and the purchase of material. This will also include their payment for the installation. February 7, 1968 - con~t 2) Saturday night, a break in the sewer line caused ~ground erosion. At the present time, other Jobs such as the 4th st. widening have been delayed in order that the manpower may be used for this sewer line repair. The money was previously made available by a $1.80 per month maintenance charge paid by sewer users and established several years ago. 3) fl~ere are problems on Pine Road and Rickey Road as water is coming down in these areas in such quantities that the small ditches along the road could not handle the water properly. He then added that this year the City must come up with a storm sewer system which will carry along Sheridan Road and into the Hickey Road, Pine Road areas. 4) The road repair on Shorewood Drive has been delayed as he has not re- ceived the easement. Three weeks ago, he w~s given assuramce that the easement would be received withi/1 a Week, but as yet, it Has not been obtained. Today he w~s told again that this easement will be prepared and delivered to him within this week. 5) Today a full pour is being made on the new bridge across Union River approximately forty (40) yards of concrete. ¥~ithin two weeks it should be ready for use. He then thanked the Telephone Company for supplying funding for mat- eriels for the bridge. 6) Mr. Schoneman thanked the Urban Arterial Board for their approval of the 2nd phase of Burwell Street Improvement which amounts to $162,000, plus our matching, making a total of $180,000. 7) Mr. Schoneman then congratulated the State Highway Department for the first portion of completed Freeway. City Attorney Walgren commented on the Urban Arterial Board's allocation of money for the second phase of Burwell Street Improvement. He stated that this money will be put into effect very rapidly as a result of the 1~ gas tax increase. He stated that he and Commissioner Clark attended a Legislative Interim Municipal Committee meeting in Olympia last Monday at which time they took testi- mony from the Mayor and Manager of Olympia, Mayor of Tenino and Mayor of Lacey regarding their use of the Legislative appropriation. He added that another meeting is scheduled for February 2Z, 1~68. At that time they will be meeting with the Advisory Committee and will be working on the Optional Municipal Code. City Attorney Walgren also stated that the matter of an exchange of propert on Yantic Avenue had been under consideration and it has been concluded that in order to effect this exchange the vacation of a portion of Yantic Avenue must first be accomplished. After some discussion it was decided that the matter should be turned over to the Planning Commission first for their consideration. It was moved by Mr. Schoneman and seconded by Mayor Jarstad that the City Attorney proceed with the legal requirements leading up to the vacating of a street, carried unanimously. On discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated that the Council has visited the site and the exchange is one that they had thought would be Just granting them the rtg~t to this public street in exchange for the same width street, only in an area that the roadway can be placed, as there is an existing road now. C ommissioner Schoneman stated that there has been a request from the Gas Company concerning a portion of property located on the Old Belfair Highway for lease. They a~e going to feed ~ line into the Gorst area and a regulating sta- tion must be placed between their main existing line and Gorst. They have pre- pared a location and this is in the best interest of service to this area and is one the Council should consider. The selected property cannot be used for any other purpose because it is completely surrounded by Bonneville easements. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to refer this matter to the City Attorney for approval and take definate action on it at the next Council meeting carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Jsrstad and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. M~yor Jarstad gave the Fire Report for the month of January: 8 residential, 2 business, and 6 automotive; Estimated loss on buildings $60~. and estimated loss on Contents $~00. Fire Chief Tillett congratulated newsmen for getting warnings to the public qui ckly. Mayor Jarstad gave the Housing Report: $~9 occupied units. He added that there had been no decrease in the need for rental units. He then announced that he was leaving at noon to go to Mount Lake Terrace High School to gi-e a talk; and Thursday will attend a meeting of the Urban Affairs Drafting Committee. Meeting Adjourned. APPROVED: CITY CLERK