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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/67 November 16, 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 7:30 o~clock P.M., P.S.T., on Thursda~ November 16, 196V, with Mayor Jarstad presiding, Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan and mem- bers of the press and radio. City f~ttorney W~lgren was not in attendance at the meeting; The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given b~ Captain Fred Russell of the Salvation Army. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk read an Inter-office communication from E. G. Humble to Mr. Schoneman requesting the replacement of the poles at Reservoirs 4 and 12 because of their deterioration. He also requested that he be permitted to negotiate with Puget Sound Power & Light Company. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the authorization be allowed, carried unanimously. The CityClerk read the following Reports of Separation: WILBUR BENSKIN, Meterman-Pipeman in Water Department, November 13, 1967, at own request, at RUTH B~RCOT, Clerk-Stenographer in City Clerk's Department, November 20, 196V, own request. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the I~eports of Separation be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Chages of Pay: KENNETH I~. SCHONE~AN, from Patrolman 2nd year to Patrolman 3rd year, in Police Department, from $528.30 to $556.40 per month, effective November 16, 1967. MEHEE STRASSBURG, from Helper to Equipment Operator in Street Department from $2.94 to $3.00 per hour, effective November 16, 1967. GEORGE LAWTER, from Equipment Operator to Heavy Equipment Operator in Street Depart- ment from I~3.00 to $3.46 per hour, effective November 16, 1967. Motion by ~,'lr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Changes of Pay be approved, car- ried unanimously. The City Clerk had an application for Dancing - Entertainment signed by Ar- thur Gol¢ten, ap~licant. ~otion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Ja. rstad the application be approved subject to Chief of Police Plouf's approval, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a Claim for Damages in which it was claimed that a Brem- erton City Patrol car threw up a rock which struck the windshield ~f Curtis Ches- ter's auto causing damage in the amount of $55.00. This claim has been reported to the insurance company. The City Clerk read a P~{OCLOMATION stating that November 17, 1967, is"VIET- NAM DAY". The City Clerk read a memo from Ervin H. Heath, Forester, in which it sug- gested that cedar which formerly had been considered waste material could be sold to interested parties. He also stated that this type of market would be a big asset to the City i~ clean-up and marketing of old rotten and wormy cedar. Motion by ~r. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad that the Council allow the sale of this cedar, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. 1355 stating the City of Bremerton does ac- cept the assets and liabilities of the Kitsap Lake Water District and assumes full control and ownership of the same, and agrees to provide water service to the users of the Water District in accordance with the applicable ordinances of the City of Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Schoneman read an excerpt from the newspaper regarding the chart in water rates. It stated that patrons formerly served by the district will now pay $~.50 per month for water instead of ~3.50 for a 500 cubic foot minimum. It also stated that voters approved by a margin of 216 to 18 in the transferring of the control to the City of Bremerton. This refers to those who formerly were in district and are now in the City. Mr. John E~unds, Kitsap Lake Water District Commissioner, expressed his ap- preciation to the Council for their cooperation. Mayor Jarstad commended the ~ater District Commissioners directly. He stated the City hopes to continue its good relation with the people of Kitsap Lake. ~r. Clark stated that he concurred with Mayor Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman~s re- marks regarding the Kitsap Lake Water District. He commented that the people will not be sorry for their action;they will benefit from their decision. Mr. Edmunds gave briefly their list of assets and liabilities to the Council. M~. Clark stated that the City of Bremerton is capable, willing and ready to take over this task. November 16, 196V--con The City Clerk read an inter-office communication from City Attorney Walgren to himself attaching the corrected original and copies of the con~ract between Lewis-Redford-Engineers, Inc. and the City of Bremerton. He stated that they are ready for execution and~that he approved them as to form. The contract is for the Burwell Street Improvement. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark that we acOept the contract and author- ize the ~ayor and City Clerk to sign it, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills approved by a major- ity of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark reported briefly on the Legislative Interim Municipal Committee meeting which was held in Spokane on Friday, November 10, 1967~ which he and City Attorney-State Representative Walgren attended. Testimony was heard from City Officials of Spokane, Ritzville, Deerpark, and Pullman concerning their uses of their share of the $22 million that has come available to cities and towns of Washington. The Cities concentrated largely on Public Health and Safety areas and salary adjustments and many additional problema that they are now able to meet because of the appropriation. Mr. Clark stated that since these hearings there is absolutely no question as to the need of the Cities. involved or to the proper use of the funds. The meeting also include~ discussion on crime and juve- nile delinquency. ,Mr. 0rman Vertrees of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer was there to testify concerning the Seattle Post-Intelligencer~s investigation-in the King County area of the pinball, music machine and punchboard operation. He gave tes- timony that it was his finding that there~was some question as to the holders of some of the licenses and their character. This will be gone into further at the next meeting which is scheduled for the 24th of November in Seattle at the Edge- water Inn. Commissioner Clark then gave the customary monthly i'inancial report: He stated that as of October 31, 196V, the cash on hand in the tax-supported amounted to $145,11V.38. Through October the receipts have totalled $1,883,394.9~ which is 87 per cont of ~ticipated recepts for the year. He commente~ that this is the best figure in the past seven years at this month. In expenditures, we have expended ~1,890,987.12 representing 81.5 per cent of anticipated expenditures for t he year. Mr. Clark then went on to cite some interesting individual rec~pts which were Admission Tax, Business and Occupation Tax, Power and Light-Franchise, Trade Stimulant, Parking Meters, Business Licenses and Permits, Police Court Fines, Garbage Contract, Liquor Excise Tax and Motor Vehicle Excise Tax. Mr. Clark stated that at the present, we are in the process of considering am adjustment in the rate of garbage fees in keeping with the cost of living index~ as is required by existing hontract. In a week or ten days they will be in a position to announce any increase that will be effected. He also announced that our garbage contractor is entering into the purchase of large containers instead of garbage cans which can be picked up by the truck and returned. These will be available for commercial use by request. The rates for these containers have not yet been arrived at. Mr. Clark stated that very shortly the City Hall~s front entrance will be open 24 hours a ~ay to eliminate the necessity of people having to use the alley entrance, as a T.V. camera is presently being installed which will give the Pol- ice Department surveillance of the lobby when the door opens and buzzes. This will protect the art ~isplay of art exhibits in the lobby. Mr. Schoneman moved to authorize a call for bids for demolition of Craven Center with the date for bid opening on November 29, 1967~ seconded by Mr. Jar- stad an~ carried unanimously. The City will retain all salvage material. The City Clerk asked if the bid opening date could not be set later as he did not think that there would be sufficient time for prospective bidders to examine the building. Mr. Clark commented that it should be made clear that the timing would not preclude anyone from bidding an~ he felt that two weeks w~s adequate for any prospective bidder. Mr. Schoneman stated that the bid call and specifications would be available sometime this week. He also co~m;~ented that five prospective bi~ders have already had an opport~mity to look at the building. Mr. Schoneman stated that with the completiqn of Ostrich and Oyster Bay Sew- we Project, he wished to announce that anyone on either Bay now may come to the Engineers~ Office and request permission to connect. They must then pay a fee for front foot charge, connection fee, collateral and monthly charge at that time. The cost at present is lower than it will be in the future. Commissioner Schoneman reported that Street Department crews completed the roadway which was dedicated to the City by the Navy for the U.S.S. Missouri. He also rePorted that the lighting program is continuing throughout the City including the replacement of incandescent with mercury vapor and new installations in newly annexed areas such as Kltsap Lake. He a~ded that there is presently a study being made by the power company and the City in regard to updating the light ing in the Charleston area because of a number of complaints and requests. November 16, 196V--con't. Mayor Jarstad gave the Police Department report for the month of October which was 435 arrests, 350 of which were traffic. Mayor Jarstad then commented on some interesting letters which he had received recently; one of which Was from a lady representing thefEast Br~merton Ladies of Kiwanis. It stated that they recognized the need for a Youth Center in Bremerton and wished to inform the Mayor that they w ere behind him in every effort put forth towards one. Mayor Jarstad then stated that Mr. Ross Werner, representing the Bremerton Rotary Club,was in attendance with a proposal regarding Parks and invited Mr. · ~rner to make the presentation. Mr. Werner then briefly explained that the Rotary Club wanted to make some improvements to Evergreen Park and presented the Mayor with a preliminary sketch of the~ proposed improvements. He stated that he under- stood that further plans were necessary but he wished to have the Council approve the project before further steps were taken. Mayor Jarstad stated that h~ was certain that when this proposal was brought to the City ~ouncil previously, the Council unanimously agreed that it would be an outstanding contribution towards Evergreen Park and that there is money in~ the budget to cover the City's share. Mr. Schoneman stated that with Council approval, the Rotarians will engage an Engineer to come up with the long plans an~ specifications for construction in which will include a location to the City's pressure line. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman that we direct the Park Department to work with the Rotary Club with the necessary formal agreements and that the City Council will so enter into the necessary work to relocate the pressure line, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. APPROVED: CITY CLERK '