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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/67 November 29, 196~ A regular meeting of the City CoLmcil of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held ~n the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 o'clock A.M., P.S.T., on ~ednesday, November 29, 196V, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren~ City Clerk McGowan, City Engineer Mebus, Fire Chief Tillett, Radio Tecb_uician Dave Patmon, Street Superintendent Archie Mottinger, and members of the press and radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Melvin Unruh of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk announced it was the time and place set for-two bid openings: 5 Mobile Radios; Demolition & site clearance of Craven Center. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the bids be opened in the order in which the City Clerk announced them, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bids on "5 Mobile Radios:" MOTOROLA CO~IUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS, INC., Bellevue, Cashier's Check for $250.00 enclosed. Total Bid $4,735.94 including tax. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Seattle, Bid Bond E~closed. Total Bid $5,188.43 including tax. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the bids be referred to a committee for study, carried unanimously. Prior to the bid opening on the demolition and site clearance of Craven Center~ Mr. Deno stated that he wished to withdraw his bid. Upon approval of the City At- torney Wa~gren, he was permitted to withdraw it. The City Clerk read the following bids on "Demolition & Site Clearance of Cra- ven Center": HARTSTROM BROS. & CI~&UD'S SERVICE, JNT. VENTURE, Gorst, Bank Money Order for $2,000.00 enclosed. Total Bid $39,605.50 including tax. R. W. RHINE, INC., Tacoma, Bid Bond Enclosed. Total Bid $18,810.00 including tax. ~[ONG & LARSON, Spokane, Bid Bond enclosed. Total Bid $33,231.00 including tax. NELSO~ CONSTRUCTION CO., Kenmore, Bid Bond Enclosed. Total Bid $61,054.13 including tax. IVERSEN CONSTRUCTION, Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed. Total Bid $28,173.20 including tax. MC FAELAND WRECKING COMPANY, Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed. Total Bid $38,247.00 including tax. ATLAS BUIDING W~ECKERS, Portland, Bid Bond E~closed. Total Bid ~$25,545.03 including tax. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the bids be referred to the council as a whole and the award of bid be made at the next City Council meeting, December 6, 1967, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from James E. Skirving asking the City ~e name him as an additional insured on their liability in respects to the operation of hauling used brick, ti~s, and other materials from the Craven Center to his pro- perry for the purpose of sale and disposal; also asking the City to send a copy of the certificate to him. He wzll charg~ ~2.75 per load and accept the figures of either the contractor or City for payment. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the letter be accepted and set aside for study, carried unanimously. The City Clerk announced that the Committee to whom the bid was referred to on Traffic Signal Control Cable recommends the bid be rejected and the Purchasing Ag- ent 'be authorized to negotiate the purchase. The City Clerk announced that the Committee to whom the bids were referred to on I~ergency Power Generator recommends the bid be made to the Instrument Laboratory, Inc., for ~el,499.88~ the low bidder who met the specifications. Motion by Mr. 'lark and Mr. Jarstad to concur with the recommendations of the committees, carried unani$0usly. Mr. Deno:, who had withdrawn his bid for Demolition & Site Clearance of Craven Center prior to bid opening, stepped before the Council and asked if he may make a suggestion. He was given permission to address the Council. He stated that the Specifications were ambiguous in that they did not clearly state exactly what would be considered as salvagable for the City of Bremerton and what the Contractor would be.allowed to retain. He also stated that in order for the beams to be salvageable, they must be cut instead of smashed. He stated that if the demolition of the beams were done in this manner, it would cost $10,000.00 for which his company had made allowance for in their bid, now withdrawn. He stated that the low bidder had not made allowance for November ~9, 196~--Con't. this and had therefore been $10,000.00 lower than his bid; but that the next lowest bidder had considered this which meant a large differential between the low and next low bidder. He added that if~clearer specifications could have been given, the bidders wouldn't have interpreted the salvageable material differently. Nr. Schoneman stated that other bidders sought information from the Public Works Department and were given verbal instructions. Nr. Deno stated that other companies felt as he did who bid on the project. Nr. Jarstad then told Nr. Deno that the Council will consider these facts in making a determination in awarding the bid. The City Clerk stated that the Park Department asked that a 1949 Dodge Pickup be declared surplus. Notion by Nr. Ja~stad and Nr. Schoneman the Park Department 1949 Dodge Pickup be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried un- animously. The City Clerk read the following Cha~ge of Pay reports: Tt~I~S F. ORRFELT, from Captain to Assistant Chief, in Fire Department from $888.V0 to $753.10, effective December l, 1987. ABNER C. BITLER, from $862.80 to $887.50 in Water Office effective November 27, 1987. Notion by Nr. Clark and Nr. Jarsta8 the Change of Pay status reports be ap- proved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had an application for a license at Arista Restaurant for mus- ic machine, signed by Ira N. Pritchett, applicant, and approved by Chief of Police Ploufo ~otfon by Nr. Jarstad and Nr. C~ark the application be approved, carried un- animously. The City Clerk read a PROCLA~TION stating that the period of December 1st to January 1st, 1988, as 198~ December Holiday Safety Campaign month and urging every citizen to observe all traffic laws. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. ~78~ ~ranting unto Puget Sound Power & Light Co., the right, privilege, authority and £ranchise to lay down underground cables together with appurtenances thereto where such facilities have been specially con- tracted for, erect poles, string wires, construct, operate and maintain an elec- tric plant for the generation, transmission,~ distribution, sale and furnishihg of electricity for light, heat and power and other purposes in, over, under, upon, al- ong and across existing and future streets, boulevards, avenues, alleys, and other public places within the present and future limits of the City of Bremerton. Notion by Nr. Schoneman and Nr. Clark ORDINANCE No. 2783 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter ad~ressed to Nr. Schoneman from Nr. Charles J. War. ner thanking him for his efforts to have a street light installed in the vicinity of several homes on Highway 16, Kitsap Way, where he lives, as it was neede8 for young school children who wait at a school bus stop. He stated that because of the light, motorists have slowed down noticeably. Nr. Schoneman then thanked Street Superintendent Archie Nottinger, who was pre- sent, and his crew for all the improvements on streets which they have helped to make possible. ~r. Clark stated that this is one of the many improved lighting systems avail- able and many other improvements because of the new 1988 Budget and the Legislative appropriation of $22 million funding now available to the cities and towns of the State of Washington. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 2766 repealing sub-section (b) of Section 4 of Ordinance No. ~288 so as to eliminate the requirement that 20 per cent of the rates and fees for water and sewer service be allocated for debt service. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. 2V66 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. 2V67 amending sub-section (a) of Section 13 of Ordinance No. 15V2 so as to provide for a mandatory retirement age of sixty-five 65) years and proviSing that such orSinance take effect January 1, 1969, Notion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. 2V6V be passed on second reading. Mayor Jarsta~ stated that since this ordinance is "mandatory", the Council has deliberated on it for the past two years. He also added that it is in the best in- terest of the employees and the City to do so. The motion was put to vote and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from the International Association of Fire Fighter Local No. 437 addressed to Mayor Jarstad. The letter expressed appreciation for the pay increase granted in the 1968 Budget. November 29, 1987--Con't. Mayor Jarstad stated that in most cases employees criticize and demand from their superiors, and it is good to receive letters from employees stating that they appreciate efforts made by you. Mr. Clark stated that it is good to know that employees recognize that the Court. cil is doing the best possible, and the employees are taking a real interest in every aspect of the City. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all the bills approved by a major- ity of the Commissioners, carried u~animously. Mr. Clark co~ented on the Legislative Interim Municipal Committee Meeting which State Representative-City Attorney Walgren and he attended in Seattle last week. He stated that there will not be any meetings in December; the next meeting will be in January. He stated that they again took testimony on the question of the music machine operation in King County, given by an attorney representing a firm which was reported to have been closed out of the business by those in favor of the existing operation. It was Mr. Clark's understanding that the people found little wrong with the ordinance that controls the matter but their criticism was in the interpretation of that ordinance by the license director, who, in their opinion, was interpreting it wrongly. He stated that this may or may not be accurate as it is only one side of the story. The party involved will have an audience before the com. mittee to present any testimony he may have. He added that this is one of the many phases that the Municipal Committee is charged in following through with in the Leg- islative Interim period. Mr. Clark then stated that since he represents the City of Bremerton on the Kitsap Community Action Board, he felt clarification was in order, with reference to the last meeting. He stated that Executive Director Bill Drake and h8 were quoted in the news and that he found that the lead paragraph implied that the right to criticize each other on the Board was reinstated as the comments of Mr. Drake implied such; but actually this had nothing to do with the Board criticizing one another. Mr. Drake was cited as stating an employee should be entitled to a private consultation before being reduced to tears in pdbltc~ thereby implying that we were talking of women~ The proposed rule stated that no member of the Board would issue direct orders to any employee of the Board, nor publicly criticize them. Mr. Clark stated that he found fault with the latter part of the statement. He felt that this ~as put in by Mr. Drake to put himself in a position where no member of the Board ~ould dare say or do anything publicly that could be considered criticism of Mr. Drake. Mr. Clark stated that anyone holding public office should not be immune to criticism. For that reason, Mr. Clark moved against the matter and it was passed ananimously. Commissioner Schoneman commended City hhagineer Fred Mebus for preparing the application for the Urban. Arterial Board, 2nd Phase of Burwell-Washington improve- uent on time. He stated that it must reach them by December l, 1967. The estimated :ost will be $180,000.00, ten per cent of which must be taken care of as matching oy the City of Bremerton. He stated that the Sub-Committee of the Health Board to study costs of design )f the B.O.Q. Building located in N.A.D. Annex will take place this afternoon. The !Committee consists of Commissioner Lloyd, Commissioner Schoneman and members of the Health Department. The survey has been completed and Captain Jensen will be taking this information to Seattle with him today. He added that it will take approximatel thirty days before they can come up with a permit or lease. ~r. Schoneman stated that he had a report on sewers from our consulting engin- eer, announcing that residents of Rickey Road may hook up to the sewer line. Final approval has not been given as yet as there remains minor clean-up and roadway re- pair yet to do; however~ the sewer has been accepted and is ready for use. Mr. Schonemen stated that the contractor is presently working in the Valle-Hi area. He also stated that if the main line of operation is not shut down and if weather permits, full-time operation in contracting, the contract can be finished before Christmas. This means, too, that they must meet with the City Attorney and the Council on the situation that this area is still being furnished North Perry Water; this must be corrected as soon as possible. City Attorney Walgren reoorte~ that during the Legislative Interim Municipal Committee meeting, besides the testimony heard, there was a Representative from the Association of Washington Cities who brought up the question of the apportionment of the State funds to the Cities and the problems that the small cities are facing concerning this. It was their request that either the Legislative Council or the ~lunicipal Interim Committee study this particular problem and come up with a solu- tion. Mr. Walgren stated that this matter would receive the close consideration of the committee because there will be some possible changes suggested to the next ses- sion of Legislature with regard to the apportionment formula of any funds that might be appropriated to the Cities. Mr. Walgren also wished to advise the Council that he met with the City. Engin- eer and Assistant City Engineer with regard to the sewer rate ordinance and seven oages of thirteen were completed of the proposed ordinance. Upon completion, it ~ill be forwarded to Mr. Thorgensen for his examination since he has assisted in lrafting of some of our L.I.D. ordinances. This should be completed in the near ~ut~re. November 29, 1967--Con't. Mayor Jarstad sta~ed that he received a letter from the Kitsap Community Action Board and asked the City Clerk to read it, The City Cle~ then read the letter which requested the City of Bremerton to negotiate with the Navy Yard ~'ity Fire Commissioners regarding the installation of fire hydrants in the Navy Yard City area. Mayor Jarstad stated that the letter will be studied by the Council. He added that the Council is willing to discuss this matter with the elected representatives of the junior taxing districts around Bremerton to upgrade the services of surround- ing areas, considered the Greater Brem%rton Area. He also stated that he hoped the Kitsap Community Action Board would recognize that legislation and available fund- ing from the State is programmed in incorporated Cities for doing this very type of thing, which is creating a better community. Mayor Jarstad concluded by saying that in our reply we will state that we Will meet with anyone representing the people to work with them on their problems for creating a better community. Con~issioner Clark stated that he serves on 'the Kitsap Community Action Pro- ~ram Board and was in the minority on this issue as well as another with regard to street lights in the area. He stated that he felt, despite the need, that this is a governmental function rather than an anti-poverty function; and the Board is only to concentrate on the latter. Therefore, he felt the Board Was not correct in theiz actions, Mayor Jarstad then stated that the proper answer would be to state in the let- ter that the City Council would be willing to discuss this matter with representa- tives from the area. He then moved that the City Clerk be directed to draft such a letter to the Kitsap Community Action Program, seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman questioned the fact that Navy Yard City Fire District did not come to the City Council directly, but instead went through Kitsap Community Action Board. Mayor Jarstad stated that a letter from Navy Yard City Fire District would pro~ bably be received in the near future. Mayor Jarstad spoke on the opening of the Christmas Season as the lights were turned on, the bands played and the skits were presented. He commended the Fire, and Police Departments, bands, Mr. Gillespie and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Jarstad gave the report on the Teen-age dances and stated that the aver- age attendance at the dances is 577. He added that representatives from the Teen- age Dance Club, the Recreation Director and the Teen-Beat Editor from the Bremerton Sun will be attending a meeting in Vancouver to obtain ideas as to how we~may im- prove our program here, Mayor Jarstad then spoke on the lack of things in the City for our teenagers to do and the importance of seeing that there are adequate facilities and recrea- tions in which they may take part, Mayor Jarstad commented on the job Mr. McNamara has ~one, and therefore moved that the City Co~mcil draft a thank-you letter to him for the job we have witnessed that he-has performed as head of the National Defense of the United States~ seconded by Mr. Clark, and carried unanimously, Mr, Wil Farsje from Puget Sound Power and Light Company then thanked the Coun- cil for all cooperation in the past and stated that he hoped to continue the relatio with the City, Meeting adjourned. APPROVED: CIT~ CLERK'