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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/68 ,' ...... t~t March 6, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., P.S.T., on March 6, 1968, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commtss- loner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk McGowan, Fire Chief Tillett, Police Chief Plouf, City Engineer Humble, Assistant City Engineer tfaley, Mr. P. R. Walker, Executive Director of the Bremerton Housing Authority~ and a representative of the radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Wallace Smith of West Park Christian Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 159 requesting the Council to pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1799 and rezone the area which had been zoned as Kitsap County Commercial in the Countyll to Bremerton Business-~lree (B-3) because of the recent annexation to theCity. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to accept the Resolution and that a datei of public ' hearing be set for March ~1, 1968 at 7:30 P.M., carried unanimously. The City Clerk read an Inter-office Communication from the Police Department requesting an old adding machine be declared surplus as it has been replaced by a calculator. Mo~ion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the adding machine be declared surplu~ and disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. March 6, 1968--Con't. The City Clerk read the following Notices of H~nployment: MIChaEL L. LAMBERT, Extra Labor in Water Department,~ at $2,25 per hour, effective March 5, 1968, Temporary Employee. JOHN J. HALEY, Assistant City Engineer, in Engineering Dept. at $818.40 per month effective March 4, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. BENJAMIN L. BUTLER, JR., Extra Labor in Water Supply Dept., at $2.25 per hour, effective March ll, 1968, Temporary Employee. RICHARD L. KOCH, Extra Labor in Park & Rec. Dept., at $2.00 per hour, effective March 4, 1968, Temporary Employee. JOHN R. QUATERMASS, Extra Labor in Street Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective March 6, 1968, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the Notices of Employment be approved, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman introduced the new Assistant City Engineer, Mr. John J. Haley, to the Council and all members welcomed him. The City Clerk read a requisition from the Garage for a new arc welder with a trade-in of 1959 - 300 A Arc Welder and requested authorization to call for bids. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad authorization be given to call for bids for a new arc welder with the trade-in of old one, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a Claim for Damages signed by Jay Graham stating that on December 29, 1967, a City Snow Plow threw a rock and damaged the front window of his car. The total amount has been determined to be $1~.04. ~e claim was reporte~ to the Insurance Company. The City Clerk had a General Claim for payroll period ended February 29, 1968, in the amount of $89,311.33. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vas and ap- proved by Austin Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the General 'Claim be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from the Kitsap County Humane Society signed by Almeda Harris suggesting that the City increase its dog license fee to the same amount for all dogs regardless of sex. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the matter be referred to the commit- tee of the whole for study, carried unanimously. Mr. Clark stated that, if this suggestion is to be considered, it must be done soon as the sale of licenses conanences in May. The City Clerk read a letter addressed to the City Council from Fred N. Downey requesting that he be permitted to connect his property at Pine Road and Riddell Road to th~Oity Sewer Line on Pine Road. Mr. Jarstad stated that this is the intent of the proposed sewer ordinance ~nd directed the City Clerk to inform Mr. Downey, by letter, that such an ordin- ance would soon be adopted. The City Clerk read a Notice of Appeal signed by Attorney John A. Bishop for 0'Bay, Inc. which gave notice to the Planning Commission of their intent to ap- peal to the City Council for the denial of the applicant s petition for a rezone from Residential-One (R-l) to Business-Three (B-3) on property located adjacent to the Hearthstone Inn. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the Notice of Appeal be accepted and a date of Public Hearing be set for March 21, 1968 at 7:30 P.M., carried unani- mously. The City Clerk then read a letter from Mr. Casey Davison stating that he to~ opposed the rezone of the property located adjacent to the Hearthstone Inn and urged the City Council to uphold the advisory findings of the Planning Commission and reject the application for rezoning. The City Clerk read a letter from Howard N. Godat & Associates stating that the Street Needs Study has been completed andhas been submitted to the State be- fore the deadline date of March l, 1968. The letter also explained the work which was accomplished. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #27~9 creating the position of Police Steno-Clerk, appropriating the sum of $4,590.00 for the balance of the year 1968 and establishing the salsry range at $490. to $510. per month. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark ORDINANCE NO. #2?79 be approved on first read~.n/~, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORD~IANCE NO. #2780 providing for the protection of the public health and safety, amending Ordinance No. #2501. Section ll and restric- ting the thickness of any stainless steel or nickel alloy plumbing fixture to be a minimum of No. 20 U.S. Guage. It also permits the use of ABa Plastic pipe fit- March 6, 1968--Con't. tings for drain, waste, and vents. The material is to be limited to residential occupancy of not more than four (4) stories, exclusive of the basement. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. #2?80 be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2V77 vacating that portion of the East- west alley which abutts the South line of Lot 26, Blk. 12, Port Orchard Addition. Motion by I~r. Clark and ~.Ir. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. #2V?V be passed on second reading. Mr. Schoneman questioned whether there were any utilities in this area and if it was necessary to retain easements for future use. City Planner Ron McConnell explained to the Council that FHA owns this prop- erty and wants to construct a carport off the alley. He stated that the alley has never been opened up for use as an alley, no utilities exist, and he could see no future need for easements. After much discussion, it was moved by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Schone- man to delay action on the ordinance for one week in order that all departments involved could review the question of utility easements and be prepared to take action at next Council meeting, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. #1368 approving application of the pro- visions of Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended to the City of Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad RESOLUTION NO. #1368 be adopted, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr.' Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark gave a Water Department report for the year of 1967 as follows: Total Gallons Used - 1,927,262,271 Revenue from Sewer Division $1~4,669.63; Revenue from Water Division t~?15,746. 78~; Revenue per thousand Gallons - .4620; Cost of Sales - .4609; Net Operating Gain -.OOll; Net GainS,lO9.59 on a Revenue of $890,416.41. Mr. Clark then welcomed the newAssistant City Engineer, Mr. Haley. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: l) The building permits comparison costs have been completed on a number of Cities. At next Council meeting a report would be made available. 2) Rhine Construction completed work satisfactorily on the demolition and site clearance of Craven Center, as of Monday night; letters from the City Engin- eer and Street Superintendent will verify this for complete payment at next Coun- cil meeting. He then complimented Rhine Construction for their good Job. 3) Bay Bowl sewer repair was completed Friday. Everything is functioning properly. He then commended Mr. Humble and Mr. Weller for their work on that project. 4) Mr. Schoneman stated that the removal of trees, and adjustment of laterals and meters which will be done on a bloc~ by block basis was started. He announced to residents of 4th Street that if they have any shrubs, etc. in the parking strips that are not used for parking, they should be removed and replanted. He also stated that when a block is closed, the Fire and Police Departments will be contacted, and when parking is not allowed in a block, they will personally stop by the homes and inform residents a day before. 5) He stated that a request for a gas lease has been received from Natural Gas on Belfair and Division Street which is being considere5 by the Council and the City Attorney; also a renewal of lease on existing lease on Union and Werner Road. This matter will be taken up at a later date. 6) Several meetings are scheduls~ by the Urban Arterial Board which both City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer and the Street Superintendent will at- tend: ~arch 7th & Bth in Olympia; Executive Board of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference meeting Thursday at 10:SO which he will attend. 7) Commissioner Schoneman commended Bernard Shaw's son for receiving the Bronze Star for actions in Vier Nam. Mr. Shaw has been employed by the City for approximately thirty (30) years. City Attorney Walgren reported that the Aaberg vs the City case was continued subject to csll (whenever the court has an opening and usually this is on short notice) . He also reported that a hearing regarding the condemnation of the Barrie erty will be held Monday. March 6, 1968--Con't. City Clerk McGowan reported that he had authorized the purchase of materials: needed for the sewer break repair which occured next to Bay Bowl. He did this without a bid call because it was an emergency. Mayor Jarstad gave the Fire Report for the month of February, 1968: 9 False Total of 50 Calls. Extimated 18 Residential; 12 Automotive; . Alarms; loss on buildings involved $3,180.00, Loss on Contents $630.00. Mayor Jarstad stated that all the man power has been hired in the Fire De- partment and announced that Fireman Meigs has given his notice of resignation. Mayor Jarstad announced that he had been appointed to serve on the Washing- ton State Law Enforcement Training Commission by the Governor. He stated that an Association of Washington Cities Public Pension Committee meeting will be held today at l:O0 o'clock. This is one of the last formal meet- ings before the Association of Washington Cities Convention at ~hich time it is hoped that proper action will be taken on the Committee's recommendations. Mayor Jarstad stated that he received a call from the Director of GSA in Auburn. tie has the deed to the Eastpark Property and next week the City will be granted this deed by GSA. Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark then discussed the Leash Law. Commissioner Schoneman reported that the District Engineer, Mr. Kerslake, andhis delegates met with the City Engineering Department and Traffic Captain i. Ingram yesterday concerning a number of questions. First concerning the improve-' merit of Callow Avenue between Farragut and 6th Street; we were informed that the State's bid call date would not be until the middle of August; therefore this ~ will probably be the last program to be initiated for improvement this year. ;~ Mr. Schoneman reported that the State Engineering Department and Mr. Kers- lake viewed the suggestion of Captain Ingram which was to pave the shoulder on Kitsap Way to allow for a storage lane for turn movement onto Cambrian. Regarding the 6th Street Improvement, one-half of the street was paved last year in an attempt to eliminate the wash board effect. Since this has proven to be successful, we can be prepared to pave the balance of 6th Street, which is the south half. This will be done by City forces with the materials supplied by the State. Mr. Schoneman stated that the slide area beneath the Warren Avenue Bridge at Lebo had not been cleared, and Mr. Kerslake will take action on this. Also the drainage onto Shorewood Drive from the freeway is being considered for improvement by the State. 14ee tinfr adjourned. APPROVED:~ /L~. ~ / CITY CLERK MAYOR ("-