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Home My WebLink About07/31/68 July 311'1968 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., D.S.T., on July 31, 1968, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk McGowan, City Engineer McCullough, Water Superintendent Humble, Fire Chief Tillett, Assistant Fire Ch{efOrrf~{t, Planning Director McConnell, Planning Aide Hofmann. Office Engineer Thornburgh, Water Sewage Disposal Supervisor Herrmann, and representa- tives of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called ~o order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Father Callahan of Holy Trinity Church. 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 two (2) bid openings: Radar Speedmeter for the Police Department and Construction of Curbs, Gutters and Driveways on L.I.D. #305, LaFayette Avenue from 1st to Burwell Streets. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman that the Bids be opened, carried unanimously. The C{ty Clerk read the following bids on I.I.D. #305, for the construction of curbs, gutters, and driveways: VALLEY CEMENT CONSTRUCTION~ INC., Auburn, Washington, Bid Bond Enclosed, Item #1 Cement Concrete curb & gutter Type "A" $2.00/lin. ft. $2,544.00 Item #2 Cement concrete driveway Type "D" $6.75/sq. yd. $ 87.75 Item #3 Cement concrete sidewalk Type "B" $5.00/sq. yd. $1,705.00 Grand Total $4,336.75 GRIFFIN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CO., Bothell, Washington, Cid Bond Enclosed, Item #1 Cement concrete curb & ~utter Type "A" $2.00/lin. ft. $2,544.00 Item #2 Cement concrete driveway Type "D" $5.25/s~.yd. $ 68.25 Item #3 Cement concrete sidewalk Type "B" $4.35/sq.yd. $1,483.35 Grand Total $4,095.60 Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to refer the bids to a con~ittee for sOudy, carried unmnimously. The City Clerk read the following bids on a Radar Speedmeter for the Police Department: DECATUR ELECTRONICS, INC., Decatur, Illinois, Certified Check for $54.75 enclosed, One Speedmeter $1,195.00; Trade-in $100.O0; Total $1,095.00, plus tax. GEORGE F. CAKE CO., Berkeley, California, Cashier's Check for $70.40 enclosed, One speedmeter $1,457.00; Trade-in $50.00; Total $1,407.78, including tax. MUNI QUIP CORP., Elk Grove Village, Illin~is, Certified Check for $67.37 enclosed. One Speedmeter $1,447.33; Trade-in $100.00; Total $1,347.33, including ~ax Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. C]ark to refer the bids to a committee for study, carried unanimous]y. The City Clerk announced that the Committee to whom the bids were referred to on Chlorina- tors for the Sewage and Wster Departments recommends that the bid be awarded to Wallace & TJernan Company for a net price of $5,549.26~ Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to concur with the recommendation d~ the committee and award the bid for three (3) Chlorinators to Wallace & Tiernan, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a memo from the Fire Department requesting that 450 ft. of 2-1/2" hose be declared surplus. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark that 450 ft. of 2-1/2" hose be declared surplus and disposed o~ in the beat interest of the City, carried unanimously. The City Clerk bad the following Notices of Employment: ROBERT E. WELSll, Extra Help (Bookkeeper & Partsman) in Garage, at $2.67 per hour, effective July 26, 1968, Temporary Employee. CRAIG E. ttILL, Lifeguard in the Parks & Recreation Dept., at $2.00 per hour, effective July 29, 1968, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the Notices of Employment, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk had an application to operate a music machine at Mickey's Drive-In; signed by Mickey No,an, and approved by Chief of Police Plou~. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the application for music machine, carried unanimously. July 31, 1968 - Con't The City C~erk had a Claim for Damages signed by C~arles R. Spear in the Amount of $50.00 for damsges incurred when he drove over a rise in his driveway caused by street repairs to 4th Street. The Claim was reported to the Insurance Company. The City Clerk read a letter signed by Frank L. Whitehead of 2510 Stephenson, which requested an easement for an access read located between the Disposal Plant #1 and Lot #18 First Addition to Sheridan Park. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to refer the letter to the Conunittee as a whole for study, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2811 which specified and adopted a plan for the construction of certain additions and improvements to and extensions of the sewerage Bystem of the City, and declaring the estimated cost. Motion bY Mr. Schoneman .and Mr. Clark EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2811 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. 1383 which adopted a Six-Year Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Program of the City of Bremerton for the period January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1974. Mayor Jarstad stated that since the Planning Department Officials were not present, the Resolution should be set aside for action later in the meeting. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 2812 vacating a portion of the alley located at 6th & Warren Avenue. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman ORDINANCE NO. 2812 be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2813 relating to the voting precincts in the City of Bremerton; amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2768 and amending Ordinance No. 1782 by adding a new section. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2813 be passed on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., stating that on J,ly 19, 1968, work was completed on L.I.D.'s #297 and #298 and was ready for inspection and final acceptance. It further stated that the projects were inspected and approved on July 19, 1968, by Howard N. Godat, Consulting Engineer. The City Clerk read two letters from Howard N. Godat in reference to L.I.D.'s #297 and #298 (Rickey Road, Valle-Hi, and Pine Road). One letter submitted the final pay estimates for each of the Local Improvement Districts. It also submitted a statement for $832.80 for the inspection costs for the period of March 1, 1968 through J{aly 26, 1968. The second letter gave information on ten (10) different addresses which may be of future benefit to the City of future sewer permits within the project boundaries. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to accept the Local Improvement Districts #297 and ~298, as completed, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark reported tbatthe City's new off-street parking facility located at 4th & Park has been in operation for one week. With the cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce, an official opening will be held Saturday, A~gust 3rd. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to open a hearing on Resolution #1383 which adopts the sim-yea~ Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Program, carried unanimously. Planning Director, R. L. McConnell reported that a meeting held with the Scenic Beach Drive area residents showed their interest in the preservation of such areas. He also stated that the revision in the improvement program is very minor with the exception of the beach property. The cost will roughly amount to $35,000 as the City's share, however the Scenic Beach property has not yet been appraised. Mayor Jarstad stated that Federal Government Officials have expressed high priority of projects designed for the ~reservation of scenic areas. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 1383, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: 1) As of July 30, the amount of water being used daily is averaging 12,200,000 Gals. for a three day period. 2) The Water Distribution Department has completed the installation of the line from the Fairgrounds amounting to 12,400 feet. Service will then be given during the fair, and prior to that time. Mayor Jar~tad then commended the Department involved for the quality of work performed on this project. 3) As of yesterday the well, which {s being drilled in Brownsville, was at a depth of 147 {eet ~nd the material indicateB, that the well will be successful. July 31, 1968 - Con't 4) ~]e sidewalk Contractor has started on the 4th Street Project as of today beginning at Naval Avenue working easterly. The Street Department }las prepared a number of blocks ih order that the Contractor will not be delayed in form-setting and pouring. 5) Butler Construction has completed three blocks on one side, the street has been removed and replaced,and traffic will be able to enter the street during the evenings. 5{r. Schoneman then thanked all residents of 4th Street and Burwell Street for their patience under bad conditions. 6} Mr. Schoneman then gave the Forestry report for the month of July, 1968:$3,400 was earned for the brush picking and log sales. City Attorney Walgren reported that the final order of dismissal of the North Perry l~ater District Suit was entered on July 23, 1968. This dismissed action on the grounds that the delegation of the complaint was moot; and no costs were awarded to either side. City Attorney Walgren also reported that he will be receiving further pleadings in connection with an automatic vacation of property located on the East side, similar to the vacation on Oyster Bay. bfayor Jarstad conmended the Bands and Drill Teams of the Fast and West High Schools for their outstanding performance at the Seattle Seafair Parade. 5~yor Jarstad con~nended Captain Jacobs for furnishing to the Chamber of Conmerce several headdresses typical of tribes of this area. The headdresses were made by men of the PUGET SO[~WD and will be used in the Kitsap Tribe initiation ceremonies conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. All Con~nissioners then corm~ended the Fire Department for its efficient response given to a fire of an apartment building presently under construction located on Oyster Bay. Mayor Jarstad reported that the City Council met with Branch, Branch ~ Garrison and authorized them to proceed with the planning of the parking facility on Washington Avenue between 4th and 5th streets. Mayor Jarstad then announced the appointment of Dr. 3ames R. }bffner, the new Superintendent of Schools, to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Armin Jahr, on the Park Board which will run through June $, 1969. btotion by Mr. Jarstad and ~r. Clark to approve the appointment of Dr. James R. Hoffner as the new Park Board member, carried unanimously. b~ayor Jarstad stated that the annexation vote on Rocky Point will hopefully be held in the near future. He added that "the people of Rocky Point will not be denied the opportunity to vote for annexation". Mayor Jarstad then con~nented on City Attorney, State Representative Gordon Walgren's decision to run for Senator. }|e commended him for his previous efforts as a State Representative and added that, if successful in the Senate race, he is positive that he wil] do an excellent job in representing the people. City Attorney Walgron then expressed appreciation for Mayor Jarstad's comments. There being no further business, the meeting was ADJOURNED. APPROV}~D: