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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/67 March 15, 1967 Regular meeting of the City Council of the aity of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 otclock A.M., P.S.T., on Wednesday, March 15, 196V, with Commissioner Clark presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan, Deputy City Attorney Soriano, Fire Chief Tillett, Planner McConnell, City Engineer Mebus, an~ members of the press and radio. Mayor Jarstad was in Olympia testifying on behalf of the feeder bridge pro- gra$ of Cross Sound Bridging. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Clark and the Invocation w as given by Reverend Paul Felthouse, First Baptist Church. March 15, 1967--Con't. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. It was the time and place set for opening bids on cast iron pipe and fittings. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the bids be opened and immediately re- ferred to Mr. Humble for itemization after bid opening and to a Committee for study: carried unanimously. Bids were opened from the following: WESTERN UTILITIES SUPPLY COMPANY, Certified Check enclosed for $1,800 H. D. FOWLER COMPANY, Certified Ch~ck enclosed for $~,700 PALMER SUPPLY COMPANY, Certified Check enclosed for $350 JOHN MANSVILLE COMPANY, Certified Check enclosed for $1,800 U. S. PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, Certified Check enclosed for $1,100 PACIFIC WATER WORKS SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., Certified Check enclosed for $3,300 PACIFIC STATES CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY, Certified Check enclosed for $2,000 The City Clerk read a memo addressed to Mr. Schoneman from Mr. Humble in which request is made for the purchase of remo~e control equipment for pumpstation sup- plying the airport. Request is also made to negotiate the purchase of the equip- ment rather than call ~or bids because the equipment must fit in with the present telemetering systems in operation. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to negotiate for the necessary equip- ment, carried unanimously. Notices of Employment were read for DANIEL M. ROBINSON, Firefighter 1st year in the Fire Dept., at $$00.20 per month, effective March 16, 1967, Civil Service Eligible. JAMES E. HOFFr~AN, Planning Aide in the Planner's Office, at $490 per month, effect- ive April l, 1967, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the employments be approved, ~ar~ied unanimously. A Notice of Change of Pay w~s read for: BLAIR WAGNER, Helper in the Water Dept., from $2.41 to $2.67 per hour, effective March 12, 1987, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Change of Pay be approved, carried unanimously. A claim for damages signed by Raymond L. Twedt was read. The claim was for $13.44 for repairs to his car when it was struck by a Water Dept~ truck. The claim was reported to the Insurance Company. The City Clerk re~d a "Hold Harmless Agreement" wherein the City of Bremerton agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of Washington and Washington State Ferries, in cooperation and conjtu~ction with the Kitsap County Historical Ass'n. in maintaining a Naval Museum on a temporary basis at the Washington State Bremer- ton Ferry Terminal passenger waiting area. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign on behalf of the City, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman stated that the historical exhibit is a worthwhile one to see. The City Clerk re~d the resignation of Franchot Fenske, Engineering Aide III in the Engineer's Office, effective March 28, 1967. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the resignation be accepted, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from the Office of the City Engineer regarding the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of 6th and High Streets. A study has been made of the intersection and upon this study a recommendation is made not to install a traffic light at this intersection because the traffic is not sufficient to warrant it and could be handled by someone patroling the crosstn Motion by Mr. Cl~rk and Mr. Schoneman the letter be referred to a committee of the whole for study, carried unanimously. The City Clerk re~d a letter from Rear Admiral Floyd B. Schultz in which he acknowledges at this time when he is leaving the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the friendship and cooperation he has received from the Commissioners during his term as Commander of the shipyard. Mr. Schoneman reported that the Oyster Bay Sewer project was inspected by the Health Department and he had received a letter of appreciation for being able to view the project. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bil~s that are approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. APPROVED: CIi~ CLERK ~AYOR (ACTING)