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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/68 (----3 Narch 13, 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 Narch 13, 1968, with Nayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commiss- ioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk NcGowan, Fire Chief Tillett, City Engineer Humble, and representatives of the press and radio. The meeting was called to order by ~ayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Glenn Soule of Nanette Community Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Cle~c announced that it was the time and place set for a bid open- ing on floodlights for the Park & Recreation Department. Notion by Nr. Clark and Nr. Jarstad the bid be opened, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bid on "Floodlights~": LOVE ELECTRIC CO., Bremerton; Cashier's Check for $166.24 enclosed, T ~ oral Hid $3,4~4.3~, including tax. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the City had an agreement with Puget Scrod Power & Lf~;ht Company to furnish lights for the City, however, h~vas not sure whether or not this covered floodli¢~ting. The City must pay for the elec- tricity used. Discussion followed. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and b~r. Clark the bid be referred to a committee for further study, and the City also look into the possibility of the Power Company furnishing the lights, carried unanimously. The City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for two rezone hearings. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and Nr. Clark the hearings be opened, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read a letter from Planning Director R. L. NcConnell to the Plsnning Cormnission recommending that the request for rezone of property located at 916-920 Park Avenue from Residential-One (R-l) to Business-Three (B-3) be approved. Planning Commission Resolutions #159 and #160, requesting the rezones under March 13, 1968--Con't. consideration, had been read at the Council meeting of February 28, 1968. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the buildings in that area are run-down and that the land is potentially a business area. Mayor Jarstad asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the remone. / seconded by Mr. Schoneman Hearing none, Mr. Clark moved to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance for read- ing at next week's Council meeting, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter f~mm Planning Director R. L. McConnell to the Planning Commission recommending that the request for rezone of property located at lllO North Wycoff from Residential-One (R-l) to Business-Three (B-3) not only be approved, but be expanded to encompass property described in the Resolution. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordin- ance for reading at next week's Council meeting, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a memo from E. G. Humble requesting authorization to call for bids for a sludge pump for Sewage Treatment Plant No. #1. This had been auth- orized in the 1968 Budget. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark aut?~orization be given to call for bids for a sludge pump, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Notices of Employment: E~J~ARD lt. PERRY, Extra Labor in the Street Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective March 18, 1968, Temporary Employee. SCOTT HWGHES, Part-time Playleader AND Extra Labor in Park Dept., at ~2.00 per hr., effective March 16, 1968, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Notices of Employment be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Change of Pay Status Report: DAVID L. SILI VEN, Maintenance Man & Groundskeeper in Park & Rec. Dept., at $490. per month, effective March l, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Change of Pay Status Report be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Fire Chief Tillett to Mayor Jarstad stating that an election was held for the purpose of electing a member from t[~'ire De- partment to serve on the Firemen's Pension Board for the ensuing two years. He stated that a unanimous ballot was cast for Darrell B. Floyd. Motion by Mr. Jarstad an(~ Mr. Schoneman that action on Ordinance No. #27~V be delayed until next Council meeting, March 21, 1968, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2780 providing for the protection of the publi~ health and safety, amending Ordinance No. #2501, Section ll, and restrict- ing 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 ABS Plastic pipe in fit- 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. Clark ORDINANCE NO. #2V80 be passed on second reading, carriedunanimously. The Cit? Clerk read a letter from E. G. Humble and Archie Mottinger stating that the Craven Center demolition and site clearance project is satisfactorily completed and recommending payment of all but the percentage to be retained as set forth in the specifications. Motion by ?~r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to accept the completion of the con- tract and to refer the voucher to the City Auditor for checking and payment. On discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated that the total revenue received from the sale on the site is $840.30; Revenue from sale of copper from roof, pipe and wiring was $1,803.14; Revenue from scrap metal sale to date is $318.24; making a total recovery, excluding labor of ~$2,961.68 He then commended the Street and Water Departments for salvaging these ma- terials, thus making the sales possible. Mr. Schoneman then presented Commissioner Clark with the checks from these sales. He stated that the dump site and rental of equipment charges must still be paid. All Commissioners commented on the excellent work done by Rhine Construction. Commissioner Schoneman stated that Branch,Branch, & Garrison have drafted schematic sketches for a parking facility in this location, and in the near future will present the Council with a proposal. The motion was put to a vote, and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a Notice of Claim of Lien against Retained Percentage and Contractor's Bond. It stated that the City has a claim in the amount of $940.15 against the bond and/or retained percentage taken from Fisher Brothers, Inc. for the water furnished by the City on Contract #80?6 Oyster Bay to Austin Drive. City Attorney Walgren state8 that this must commence within four months after the date of filing, and he has made note for commencement of the suit on about ~lay 20th. ~March 13, 1968--Contr. The City Clerk read a letter from Verne J. Beckman, President of Gene Shuck, Inc., stating that their Company is financially unable to proceed with the com~ pletion of the following: L.I.D.!s #297, 298, 299, ~and 300; therefore it will be necessary for the City to look to~the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. as the surety of Gene Shuck, Inc., to complete these jobs. Motion by Mr. Clark the letter be referred to the City Attorney for proper surveillance of the City's interests, seconded by Er. Schoneman. City Attorney Walgren stated that he has been in touch wi th the bonding Company regarding this and has advised the City Clerk not to release any other fun~s in payment of any of these contracts until we have a better understanding of who will be receiving these funds. He stated that we now have liens that total far above the retained percentage. Mr. 3choneman stated that approximately 95% of the job is complete8 already. He also stated that our Consulting Engineers, (~dat & Associates, will submit to the Council a list of areas that have not been completed and suggested that this be done by the Conding Company Contractor rather than with City forces. The motion was put to a vote and carried unanimously. l~otion by Mr. Clark and l~r. Jarsta8 to pay all bills approve~ by a majority of the Co~mmissloners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark reported on a meeting of the Special Tax Advisory Com- mittee of the Association of Washington Cities which he attended as Chairman. At that time, the Committee was apprised of the recommendations of the 'fax Ad- visory Council. Mr. Clark then gave a monthly financial report: Cash on Hand February 29th, 1968: ~i~121,169.90; representing a reduction in the cash balance since the first of the year of $8~,131.00. We have received through February 10.77% of our an- ticipated receipts and have expended 13.73% of anticipated expenditures. This difference will be caught up in later months. This is the normal nature of receipts for this time of the year before we begin to receive any general taxes. He then cited some monthly comparisons in sources of income: Business & Occupation Taxes; Telephone; Power & Light Franchise; Parking ~eters and Police Court Fines. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: (1) Union River Bridge is completed and the ol~ timber bridge has been re- movod. (2) The Telephone Company has cleared for their transmission station on State Land and soon will be under construction. (Z) There was an instance of tresspassing and stealing brush in the Water- shed. The person was apprehended and convicted. (4) 'l~e water level at Casad Dam is within two (2) feet of its normal heigh' elevation and is ready for a year's use. (O) The logging continues in the Tehuyah Lake Area. (6) The Water Department, Distribution Division, is continuing work on the adjustment of meters and laterals on 4th Street, also assisting the Street De- partment with the removal of trees. (7) ~e information needed in timing of the improvements of the City has been obtained. a) C~1~ ~venue bid call will be August 16~ 1968. The City has requested that an overlay not be administered on Callow Avenue between Burwell and 6th Street as it is presently in good condition. The only portion! now will be between Farragut and Burwell. b) Burwell Street Improvement bid call will be on June 1st. This bid call will include the last two phas.es which will be Callow to Wash- ington and along Washington to 6th Street. c) The City is presently engaged in preliminary work for the widening of Fourth Street. (8) There were two meetings held last night which he attended: A meeting with the Port Commissioners regarding the City taking over the complete installa- tion of water and storage on the airport site. The Connnission was instructed to submit easements for the water mains and the storage site to the Council. This will be accomplished prior to their next meeting. There was also a meeting with citizens regarding an overpass and pedestrian crossln$ on Wheaten Way. This meeting was well attended. (9) Nr. Schoneman commended the Fire Department for their prompt service in getting to a fire on the East Side which was outside the City limits to stand- by in case needed, as per~utual Aid Agreement. (10) Tonight hearings will be conducted by Howard Godat for three (3) pro- posed Local Improvement Districts on the East Side which are Jacobsen Blvd.; Lebo Blvd., and Almira which includes from Ivy to Ridell and Petersville to the Brownsville Highway. March 13, 1968--Con't. City Attorney Walgren reported on the following: (11 The trial for the condemnation of the Barrie property easement for the sanitary sewer was set before a Jury in the Superior Court for April 9th, 1968. (2) The City is awaiting a decision from the Court regarding the Aabert vs the City case. (3) He then commented on the meetings held last night. Ms,or Jarstad reported on the following: (1) He commended the School Staff and Mrs. Berry for a successful mock GOP Convention which was held for the purpose of acquainting people, especially stu- dents with Government. (2) The Housing Authority Report: 579 occupied units. (3) Police Department Report: 403 arrests; 338 of which were traffic. The Identifications Division, in the month of February, was able to process data reports amounting to 856; Security Checks by Phone 253; Security Checks at Office 206; Security Checks by mail 162; plus approximately 150 more of a dlf- ferent type. The l~mited office staff was able to accomplish this with the help of the newly purchased updated equipment. The Juvenile Department handled 154 cases in the month of February and addi- tional cases amounting to Vd. (4) The Bridge ~eport for the month of February - increase on Warren Avenue Bridge to 422,433 vehicular crossings; Manette Bridge increased to 220,782; mak- ing a total of 643,215 for both bridges compared to February, 1967 which was 596,576. The total increase was 46,639 over last year. (5) Mayor Jarstad stated that the citizens are paying too much for their bridges and that he is hoping for new legislation which would require the State Highway Department to pay for the maintenance and operation out of its own funds. He conten~s that toll fares should be applied only to the cost of the bridges. (6) He then expressed deep concern of the delay in the North Perry Water District Court Case. (7) He stated that a new boat launching site at Lyons Field is being pro- gramed; also a small boat float is being considered for this site. Both Mayor Jarstad and Con~issioner Clark commented on the many cases recent- ly of persons resisting arrest in the City. Meeting adjonrned.~ ' MAYOR CITY CLERK