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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/67 July 26, 1967 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Ghs~be~s of the City Hall at lO:O0 o~clock A.N., P.D.T., on Wednesday, July 26,. 1967, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioners ~lark and Schoneman, City Attorney Nalgren, City ~lerk McGowan, City Planner Ron NcConnell, Water Superintendent Humble, Assistant City Engineer Hay, Traffic Captain Ingram, Fire Chief Tillett, Cummunications Techni- cian Dave Patmon~ and membe~s~f the press and radio. ~e meeting was called to order by the Nayor and Invocation was given by Phil Axelson, Youth Ninister, First Presbyterian Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended~ The City Clerk announced it was the time and p~ace set for opening bids on video recording equipment. July 26, 1967 - Con't. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the bids be opened, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read the on video recordin~ equipment: EDUCATIONAL ELECTRONICS C0.~ ified Check for ~1~2.23 enclosed Total bid $2,$~.§6~ ~iUs tax ~UDIOCRAFT, INC., Seattle, Bid Bond enclosed Total bid $2,408.90 plUs tax COLUMBIA ELECTRONICS, CO., INC., Seattle, Bid Bond enclosed Total bid $2,861.85 plus tax Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the bids be referred to a committee for study, consisting of Dave Patmon, Emmmunications Technician, the Purchasing Agent and the 8ommissioners, ~arried unanimously. The City Clerk read a Notice of Employment for Larry NcConnaughey, Lifeguard in the Swimming Pool, at $1.~0 per hour, effective July 17, 1967, temporary employ, Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the employment be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from the General Servoces Administration in whict they accepted the offer submitted by the City of Bremerton by Resolution No. 1340, to purchase-the Government owned property known as the Craven Center Recreation. Center. The purchase price is $33,500.00 subject to payment of the purchase price and the General Terms Applicable to Negotiated Sales, Copy attached. Payment shou be received by the GSA within 30 days of receipt of the letter. The City Clerk read a letter from the Associati~:n of Washington Cities asking Commissioner Schoneman to accept an appointment on a special committee on City- State relationships pertaining to Streets and Highways. Co~mntssioner Schoneman had already accepted the oosition. The_ City Clerk read a letter from the Associatio~ of Washington Cities asking Mayor Ja~sta~ to accept an appointment on a special committee to study the muni- cipal pension problem. The committee will have the responsibility of advising the Board of Directors concerning proposed pension legislation and to work with the State Public Pension Con~nission. Mayor Jarstad stat,-~d that he would be glad to serve on the committee. The City Clerk read a letter to Mr.' Schoneman sig~ed by Art Hendry of the Kitsap Jayhawkers (people originallyf~om Kansas) in which he noted appreciation for the wonderful facilities open at Otto Jarstad Park, on W~terworks property" and the wellkept grounds. The City Clerk read a letter from Donald M. Ireland, Bremerton Ambulance and Invalid Coach Service, to the City Council commending Bremerton Police Officer Ballard for saving the life of an injured boy after the boy was involved in an acc~ dent. Mr. Jarstad commented on the fact that this area was not in the City Limits, but Officer Ballard was close by and responde~ to the call. He also stated that this is a major aspect of the service to those in the City limits and a good facto~ in favor of annexation. At this time, Mrs. Lockwood, of the Red Cross, approached the Council and stated that the Local Red Cross has recommended the award of Merit be awarded to Officer Ballard. This is the highest award the Red Cross gives for saving a life. The City Clerk read a letter from the State Highway Commission concerning the wrinkle~ section of PSH 21, Sixth Avenue in Bremerton. The State will pay for materials and the City will do the work, under the maintenance agreement. They wil discuss the matter before work is b~gun. The City Clerk read a letter from P. R. '~alker of the Bremerton Housing Authority thanking all at City Hall who took part in the recognition extended George Callahan for his twenty-five years of service with the Authority. The City Clerk had a memo from himself to the Mayor regarding poles and appurtenances for installation of 'traffic signal lights. He listed the approximat, costs and the balance of funds available in the Capital Outlay budget for Traffic Control. The known deficit is approximately $4,~45.00 and an emer~ency appropria- tion of $8,000.00 was suggosted. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary emergency Ordinance. carried.unanimously. The City Clerk had two easements that were referred to the City Attorney for examination as to proper form; one from Edwin M. and Joan M. Eliason, and the other from R. H. and Erna ~. Kletke. They stand approved for recording. The City Clerk read Planning Cormnission Resolution No. 150 recon~ending the rezone froml~-L to B-2, an area next to the Rest Haven Nursing Home which would allow for construction of an additional wing and parking. ~.'Iotion by Mr. Clark and ?~ir. Schoneman the Resolution ~e accepted and the date of hearing be set for August 9, 1967, at lO:O0 o~clock A.~, carried unanimously. July ~6, 1967 - Con't. The City Clerk read a Resolution for appropriating the sum of $4,000.B$ceived from the Kitsap Cormnunity Action Board into the Park and Recreation budget under Maintenance and Operation Which will provide funds for summer camping, a recreation program supported by the Kitsap Community Action Board. M~tion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the Resolution'be passed, carried unanie mously. The City Clerk read the First Heading of AN ORDINANCE appropriating funds not provided for in the 1967 budget, and declaring an emergency, for the sum of $1,000 to be used for the purpose of recovering damages in a suit against certain business suppliers who are alleged to be operating in violation of federal law. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the ORDINANCE be approved on First reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the First Reading of AN ORDINANCE appropriating funds not provided for in the 196V budget and declaring an emergency, for the sum of $150 to be used for a joint venture project providing reacreation facilities in the City of Bremerton. The Joint ve~ure is between the Park Recreation Department of the City and the Inter-agency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the ORDINANCE be approved on first reading; carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark reported the following: He is looking forward to the welcoming~ceremonies for the new superferry Hyak on July ~?. The same evening he will be attending the Legislative Interim Municipal Commi- tee meeting. The following day he will leave for Boston to attend the National League of Cities Convention. The Association of Washington Cities will sponsor a statewide meeting for First Class Cities and all cities above ~05.000. This will enable the officials of larger cities to"exchange ideas common to the larger cities. It will be held Wed- nesday, September l~, 198U, in Vancouver, Washington. 'The Beard Contest now has 64 officially registere~ contestants. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: Kitsap Way sewer construction is start$~. After completion of Kitsap Way they will move to the Shorewood Drive installation. Naval Avenue curbs and gutters are being place~. He commented on the fine welcoming for enlisted men at the ~ICA which he at~ tended representing the Mayor. The City Attorney stated that with the adoption of the ~m~rgency Ordinance, he will be reporting from time to time on the progress of the~Collusion case. Mayor Jarstad reported the following for the month of Toll bridges showed an increase of 86,000 crossings for the month over the same month in 1966. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the decision on the lll2 Perry Avenue re- mme request be rendered on August 9, 1967~ carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad also announced that the World Council of Boy Scouts will be held in iSaho and that Bremerton will host a delegation from New Zealand. At this time, a 5elegation was recognized in the Council ~hambers. Mr. Sid Haugen addressed the 6ouncil to speak on the Kitsap Council of Aging. He stated that the first day of the Kitsap County Fair will be Senior Citizens~ Day and all those with a special card will be a~tmitted free. He also explained the goals and functions of the COuncil. He introduced Pat Woss who spoke on the need for a com- munity senior citlzens'~building. The most a~equate space would be the 01d Forest Ridge School in Marietta. Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad both express the feeling that it was the duty of the City to provide for their senior citizens. It was also men- tioned that it was not only a service to the citizens involved bBt a service to the whole City in finding a means of keeping the Senior Citizens active. At this time, a citizen F~om the audience addressed the Council on the matter of an application for taxi-cab license which was disapproved by the Police Depart- ment for no stated r~ason. The matter will be looked into. Mr. Schoneman stated that the City of Kure, Japan was hit by a typhoon and that 120 people were killed. He requested that the Council draft a letter or tele- ,g~am to Kure, conveying the City's sympathy. July ~6, 1967 - Con't. Mayor Jarstad spoke on the current problems in the large cities dealing wi~h Racial strife and the resulting so-called ~¢ivil Wars" and that if changes are to be brought about, they must be brought about within the coneept of law that we have voted upon ourselves.~ Neeting adjourned.