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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/67 November 8, 1967 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., P,S.T., on Wednesday, November 8, 196~, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk McGowan, Fire Chief Tillett, City Engineer Fred Mebus, and a member of the press. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Glen Soule of Manette Community Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were road and approved as amended. The City Clerk announced it was the time and place set for opening bids on Traffic Signal Control Cable, Aluminum Conduit and Aluminum Elbows. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman that the bids be opened, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read the following bid en Control Cable: UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY, Tacoma, Cashier's Check for $130.O0 enclosed Total Bid $2,450.30 including tax. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the bid be referred to a committee for study, carried unanimously. 'I~e City Clerk read an Inter-office communication to the City Clerk from the Fire Chief requesting that authorization to call for bids be given for one inter- communications system. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Council authorize the bid call, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read an inter-office commmuication to the City Clerk from the Fire Chief requesting that authorization to call for bids be given for two new cars to be called for in conjunction with the bids for the Bremerton Police De- partment. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman that authorization be given to call for bids for Fire Cars, Police Cars and any other cars and trucks approved in the 1988 Budget, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Notices of Employment: JOSEPH LANAR, Extra Help in the Water Distribution Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective 11-13-67, Temporary Employee. REX HOLT, Extra Help in the Engineering Department at $2.25 per hour, effective 11-13-67, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the employment be approved, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman commented that Mr. Lamar came directly to the City after being discharged from the Marine Corps, that he is of a minority race and is a very good prospect. He also added that Er. Holt is a retiree and has had much good ex- perience. The City Clerk read the following Changes of Pay: DONALD R. C~fNDIFF, fr°m Patrolman ~rd year to Patrolman 4th year in Police Depart- ment from $~56.40 to $584.60 per month, effective November l, 1967~ WILSON C. MAVES, ~R., from Motor Patrolman ~rd year to 4th year in Police Depart- ment, from $56~.50 to $59~.80 per month, effective November l, 1967. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Changes of Pay be approved, car- ried unanimously. The City Clerk had a General Claim covering the payroll period ended Octo- ber 31, 196V, in the amount of $82,505.21. The claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the claim be approved, carried unani- mously. November 8, 1967--Con~t. The City Clerk read an Urban Arterial Board Project Agreement stating the Urban Arterial Board has allocated $$4,000.00 to the City of Bremerton for the fourth quarter of 1967 for Urban Arterial Improvement. Notion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the agreement be approved, carried tmani- mously. The City Clerk read a letter from Lewis-Redford-Engineers, Inc. to Mr. Schone- man regarding the City of Bremerton selecting their company to design the improve- ments on Burwell Street. Mr. Schoneman stated that they had interviewed a number of consultants and it was the City Councilts decision to choose this company. He added that they specialize in street improvements and he is sure they will do a good Job for'the ~ity of Bremerton. Mayor Jarstad and Mr. Clark both concurred with Mr. Schoneman~s comments on the company. Motion by ~r. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Council approwe the employment of Lewis-Redford-Engineers, Inc., and that the City Council be authorized to neg- otiate a contract, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from William Lee Connelly suggesting to the Coun- cil that instead of regular policemen checking meters in the downtown area, this duty be relegated to retirees on a percentage basis. Mr. Jarstad stated that this matter has been discussed over the years, but that we have still arrived at the same conclusion as the officers ~king meters are also available for emergencies. The City Clerk_read EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2762 amending Ordinance No. 2744, adopting a plan for~the acquisition, construction and installation of certain ad- ~itio~s.and improvements to the extensions of the combined water and sewage sy- stem oi~ ~he City; declaring the estimated cost and providing for the payment of such cost; creating a Construction Fund and providing for the issuance of warrants against the same, and for the payment-of certain monies therein. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2762 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 2762 granting unto Puget Sound Power & Light Co., the right, privilege, authority and franchise to lay down underground cables together with appurtenances thereto where such facilities have been speci- ally contracted for, erect poles, string wires, construct, operate and maintain an electric plant for the generation, transmission, distribution, sale and furnish- ing of electricity for light, heat and power and other purposes in, over, under, upon, along and across existing and future streets, boulevards, avenues, alleys and other public places within the present and future limits of the City of Bremer- ton. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark ORD[[NANCE NO. 2763 be approved, on first reading, carried unanimously. Ail three Commissioners then commented on Puget Sound Power & Light Company's past service. Mr. Jarstad acknowledged Mr. FarsJe, the Manager of Puget Sound Power & Light Co., who was present at the meeting. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad that we pay all bills approved by a major- ity of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Mr. Clark reported theft the turn-out of voters was better than expected. He stated that he was disappointed to see that some of the money measures failed. He then congratulated the newly elected members of the Port Con~ission and School Board. Mr. Clark stated that Friday morning City Attorney, State Representative Wal- gren and he will fly to Spokane to attend the monthly maeting of the Legislative Interim Municipal Committee at which time they will take testimony from the offi- cials of the City of Spokane as well as a number of the s~aller communities sur- rozmding it with reference to their use of their share of the 22 million that has become available to them. It will also include testimony from a member of the Seattle-Post-Intelligencer staff regarding crime in the State. Mr. Schoneman also congratulated the successful candidates of the Port Com- mission and the School Board. He then stated that our agreement with Kitsap Lake Water District terminated on Election Day, November 7, 1967, and they are presently without any services from the City of Bremerton. He then moved that an extension of one week be added to the agreement that presently exists with Kitsap Lake Water District, seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman reported that sewer construction is continuing on Valle-Hi under adverse conditions of mud and rain, and hoped that residents who petitioned for the L.I.D. would bear with the crew. The blacktopping of Sylvan Way is to take place today regardless of the rain. He stated that the Street Department has several men working in Craven Center at the present removing all removable objects and placingthem o~ the main deck for their sale contemplated on November 18, 1967. ~hen ~he utilities have been November 8, 1967--con't. capped off, the Water Department employees will be present to sever the pipe and whatever other materials can be made available for City use purposes or for sale. Mr. Schoneman stated that the first meeting of the Highways Committee of the Association of Washington Citties was held on Friday, November 3, 1967, At that time he had an opportunity to talk to Charles Chapman who is associate~ with the Urban Arterial Board. Mr. Chapman told him our second application for the urban arterial money must be in their hands by December l, 1967. Mr. Schoneman therefore suggested to the Council that we have an application prepared for the second phase of the Burwell-Washington Program. It is now evident that there are additional moneys which were not allocated at the first session. He then moved that we pre- pare an application for the second phase of Burwell-Washington, seconded by Mr. Clark. On discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated that we have plans for doing other arter- ials and attempting to get several programs going but time does not allow making any preparation for the application. The extension of the Burwell Phase can be done within the period in which we have to work. Mayor Jarstad commented that this is encouraging information because the soon- er we get all three phases of the loop system done the whole traffic situation will be improved. Mr. Schcneman stated that the application for the third phase of this project will be done in 1968, but we must engage someone to help in the preparation of the application which will take into the accouting of the full cost. This will require quite a bit more study than the other two phases; therefore we should ask our con- sultants to start immediate study on this portion of the project. He also added that the reason for cutting this project into three phases is because they felt that they had a limited time to get the initial, phase. The information that is necessary for the application is based on other arterial work that the City has been doing, but for the third phase, we will need consultation. The motion was then put to a vote and carried unanimously. Mr..Schoneman then stated that at the meeting of the H~ghways Committee, sev- eral questions were raised. One question was what policy should be recommended to the State concerning the reversion through Cities for portions of State Highways. He stated that we already have an agreement, but this was somewhat adjusted by the suggestions of City Engineer Roy Morse and others. This will be brought up to the Highways Commission. Another question brought up was should any recommendations be made concerning the installation, operation and control of traffic signals. The problem is with the cities over 15,000 in population, as the State takes care of lighting for Cities with less than 15,000 population. A third question came up: regarding the updating of Street standard manuals. In discussion, it was stated that the manual should be brought up higher with greater width of streets. This was generally agreed upon. There is now a study going on similar to the one in 1958 oil~ all Cities being done by a consultant and our Engineering Force. Out of this will come an up-dated standard that will be used by all Cities. The Urban Ar- terial Board also feels greater standards should be engaged. ~l~nts initial phase application was placed with the Arterial Board. Mr. Schoneman stated that after the agenda, a discussion was held by Mr. Rex Still. He stated that a manual on signs has been prepared which the Police Depart- ment presently uses. He wanted it approved by the Committee to be used through- out the State. 'fnere will therefore be letters written to each City requesting that we concur and the standards will then be adopted by the State Highway Depart- ment. Mr. Schoneman commented that the first l0 months of this year have been one of the best construction periods for the Water Department. He commended the Water Department for their outstanding work in the installation of water lines. He then stated that the Council must make a decision on the approval of the one-half cent gas tax for streets to be constructed by the City Engineers and our forces.. Our next project will be the widening of P'ourth Street from Park Avenue to Naval Avenue. The application has been prepared and must also be approved. It is part of the Arterial Six-Year Plan. This will allow the City to Start during the winter months by removing many large trees located East of Naval Avenue. Com- missioner Schoneman then moved that the next one-half cent gas tax for street widen- ing be for 4th Street from Park Avenue to Naval Avenue, seconded by Mayor Jsrstad and carried unanimously. Fourth Street should be brought up to higher standards. Mayor Jarstad gave the Housing Authority Report which was 576 occupied units and 4 vacancies. He also gave the Fire Report: 49 fire calls, 1 first aid call; the estimated loss on buildings was $13,545.00 while the value of buildings was $19~,780.09; the contents within the buildings was valued at $73,000.00 and the loss only ~i~1,038.00. He stated that there were eight false fire alarms and wished to direct the public's attention to shre in the responsibility of not falsely al- arming the Fire Department because every time an alarm is answered there is a haz- ard involved in getting emergency equipment to the scene. ~ayor J~rstad then spoke on the significance and seriousness of Veterans' Day. Meeting adjourned. APPROVED: CITY ~LERK~' -~