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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/67 December 6, 196V 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, December 6, 196V, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk McGowan, City Planner Ron McConnell, Fire Chief Tillett~ Chief of Police Plouf and membe~o£ the press and radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by ~everend Kenneth Peterson of the First Methodist 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 five bid openings and a public hearing on a rezone of property located at 9th and Broadway. December 6, 1967--Con'to Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the bids be opened in the order in which they are listed on the agenda, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bid on "Official Publications": THE BR~ERTON S..~U?~ Bremerton, Certified Check for $50.00 enclosed~ Total bid $1.90 per column inch. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to award the bid to the Bremerton Sun'as the only bidder, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bids on "Tires, Tubes & Recapping": AABERG & FEEK, INC., Bremerton, Certified Check for $50.00 enclosed. D. B. COt(PORATION, Bremerton, Ca~hier's Check for ~50.00 enclosed. SHAUB ELLISON CO., Bremerton, Ce~ttfied Check for ~50.00 enclosed. Motion by Mr. Clark the bids be referred to the committee as a whole for s~udy and the award be made at a later meeting, seconded by Mr. $choneman and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bids on "Gas & Oil": PHILLIPS OIL, Seattle, Cashier's Check for $~0.00 enclosed: Regular Net $.2245 Premium Net ~.2495 Oil Follow Schedule "A" MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, Los Angeles, California, Certified Check for $~0.00 enclosed: Regular Net $.2286 . Premium Net ~.2506 Oil $.76 per gallon RICHFIELD OIL, Los Angeles, California, Certified Check for $50~00 enclosed: Regular Net $.2195 Premium Net ~.2445 Oil ~.512 per gallon STANDARD OIL, Seattle, Certified Check for $50.00 enclosed: Regular Net ~.2194 Premium Net ~.2444 Oil $.545 per gallon TEY~kCO, INC., Seattle, Certified Check for $50.00 enclosed: Regular Net $.2321 Premium Net ~.2581 Oil $.513 per gallon Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the bids be referred to the committee as a wtmle and the award be made at a later meeting, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bids on "Chlorine and Ammonia": VAN ~TERS & ROGERS, INC., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed. PENNSAULT CHEMICAL CORP., Tacoma, Certified Check for $500.00 enclosed. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the bids be referred to the committee as a whole and the award be made at a later meeting, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bid for "Maintenance of Office Equipment"; PENINSULA STATIONERS, Bremerton, Certified Check for $~3.65 enclosed. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the bid be referred to the committee as a whole and the award be made at a later meeting, c arried unanimously. The Public Hearing for a rezone of property located at 9th & Broadway was then opened. Mayor Jarstad asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak for or against the rezone. There was no immediate answer. Mayor Jarstad stated that he received a call from Mr. Frank Kidrick who expressed desire to meet with the Council regarding this rezone. He added that since Mr. Kidrick has done so much for the Warren Avenue Playfield, he would appreciate the Council delaying action for one week in order that he may view the site and discuss the rezone with Mr. Kidrick. Mr. Smm Linden, the petitioner, who was present then stated that Mr. Kidrick just wanted to be able to use the property for the club. Mr. Clark asked ~r. Linden if one week's delay would in any way reflect on his rezone. ~r. Linden said he would be out of town. Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark held that Mr. Kidrick should have voiced his ob- Jections, if any, in public or in writing; and that there was no reason for delay. Notion by Mr. Schoneman an~ Mm.. Clark the propertly located at 9th & Broadway be rezoned from Residential-One (H-l) to l{esidential-Two (R-2). Mayor Jarstad voted "no" on the grounds that the~ Council had not viewed the site and because Mr. Kidrick called and wasn't given an opportunity to speak; also because of the position he has.held on Warren Avenue Flayfield. Mr. Clark voted "yes" on the grounds that Mr. Kidrick should have voiced his objections in public, and because it was approved by the Planning Commission as proper use of the property, therefore being no reason for delay. Mr. Schoneman also voted "yes". The City Clerk announced that the committee to whom the'bids were referred to on "5 Mobile Radios" recommends the bid be awarded to Motorola, the low bidder, iwhose bid was $4,735.94. December 6, 1967--Con't. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to concur with the committee's recom- mendation to award the bid to Motorola, the low bidder, carried unanimously. The City Clerk announced that the committee to whom the bids were referred to on the"Craven Center Demolition & Site Clearance" recommends the bid be awarded to R. W. Rhine, the low bidder. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to concur with the committee's recom- mendations to award the bid to R. W. Rhine, the low bidder, carried unanimously. Mr. McGowan, City Clerk, stated that, as a member of the committee, he had voted "no" on the basis that the specifications were not clear in stating exactly what materials were to be salvaged. He also stated that it was his desire that thc bids be rejected and a new bid call be made with new specifications. Mr. Schoneman came to the defense of the specifications in saying that it clearly stated that the City will receive all salvageable material specified by the City of Bremerton. ri~e motion was put to a vote, and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Notices of ~nployment: ~ARGARET M. MORGAN, Clerk-Stenographer in City Clerk's Office at $361.00 per month, effective December 4, 1967, Civil Service Eligible. ~RY R. THORNBURGH, Clerk-Stenographer in City Clerk's Office at $361.00 per month, effective December l, 1967, Civil Service Eligile. Mayor Jarstad welcomed Margaret Morgan back to the City, as she formerly substituted as his secretary. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clmrk the Notices of ~uployment be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk rea~ the following Change of Pay Status: ~ZRTH C. MILLER, Clerk-Secretary in Police Department, from $418.00 to $436.00 per month, effective December 18, 1967. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Change of Pay Status be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read an Inter-office Communication from Dave Patmon, Communi- cations Technician, requesting that the bid call be waived, and authorization be given to purchase one portable two-way radio for the Fire Department. 'l~ne reason for requesting bid waiver, is to obtain~ a unit of the same type as the City now has, so that all accessory items remain, interchangeable. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Mr. Clark that authorization be granted to waive the bid call and authorization be granted to purchase a radio for the fire de- partment, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarsta~ stated that this two-way raBiD will be use~ by the new Battal- ion Chief. He will directly be in contact with all three stations. He added that this type of radio is being used in the Police Department and has been found to be very effective. The City Clerk had a General Claim covering the Payroll Period ended Novem- ber 30, 1967, in the amount of $81,633.78. The claim was audite~ by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and ~r. Schoneman the claim be approved, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read a letter from Donald E. Serry which state~ that he would like to exchange land locate~ from Patton Avenue North to Lot #32,Navy View Addit- ion, for property now being used as an access to the remaining section of Yantic Avenue. Mr. Schoneman stated that it would be well to meet with Mr. Serry to discuss this matter with him. The City Clerk had the following ~:asements on L.I.D.'s No. 297, 300, & 301: #se7 # op, ~Ir. & Mrs. William 0. Wesseler Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Padgett Mr. Mac E. Castle for Alma L. Mr. & Mrs. Guy S. Vedder Castle Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Mac E. Castle Mr. & ~rs. David B. Ratzlaff oMr,,,&'Mrs. Leo W. Lund Mr. A. G. Jahr, Sec. Board of Dir., Bremerton School Dist. ~301 Mr. & Mrs. Clarence A. Emond Mr. & Mrs. Clarence A. Emond Mr. & Mrs. A. W. Howard Mr. & Mrs. Heeseler J. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. ~a. L. Liggett ~r. & ~rs. Albert L. McClaren Mr. & Mrs. Harvey W. Grams Mr. & ~rs. Henry W. Grams December 6, lb67--Contt. Also a single easement from Nr. & Nfs. Harry Osmundson. Notion by Nr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to accept the easements and refer them to the City Attorney for approval as to form, carried unanimously. Nr. Schoneman stated that these easements had to be received in order to con- tinue the sewer line. The City Cle~c had a letter from the Joint Committee on Highways, of which copies had previously been distributed to all the Commissioners. He then read the place and date when Kitsap County's meeting is to be held. The City Clerk read a letter from West Side I~provement Club, Inc., requesting the City of Bremerton to negotiate with the Commissioners of Fire District No. 8 for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants in the fire district. Mayor Jarstad stated that asi~ong as interest has been shown, it would be pro- per for the City Co~nacil to draft a reply asking for a meeting with the Community Club to ask for all aspects of improvements. Notion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. glark that the City Council draft a letter askin the Club if it would be possible for the Council to attend their next meeting, car- ried unanimously. Mr. Clark stated, on discussion, that Navy Yard City seems to be sure that the City of Bremerton would be willing to do all they can to improv~ their district. He stated that if they want these facilities, they should annex to the City, as it would be much more economical to obtain them. He added that they should at least have the opportunity to know of the advantages of being a part of the City, The City Clerk read EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2~68 relating to the voting pre- cincts in the City of Bremerton, amending Ordinance No. 1V81 and establishing Pre- cinct No. 67. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark F~ERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2768 be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills ap~:~roved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Cor~issioner Clark stated that the City Hall's front door has been open 24 hours a day for a little over a week and so far is working out very well. It is now much more convenient for the public to go to the Police Department, night meet- ings~ etc. Mr. Clark then wished everyone a very "Merry Christmas'~ Commissioner Schoneman stated that there were no great problems with the high tide yesterday; but there was a back-up in the out-fall lines into the l~ft stations They were able to operate the pumps, however. He stated that they found that for the best results, a check valve should be put in each llne. The design of the sta- tions was such that they could not foresee this need; therefore check valves will be installed so that in case of a high tide, it cannot back-up through the over- flow. Mr. Schoneman then stated that this afternoon the Roads & Bridges Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet with Captain Eichum in Seattle concerning the up- coming ferry schedule with the new ferry. Mr. Schoneman reported that Mr. Humble, Mr. Peak and he met with the telephone company engineer yesterday. He stated that they have come up with a plan for a new bridge across Union River. It appears now that the Telephone Company will sup- port the cost of the materials, if the City will do the construction. This was agreed to, and the project will be started shortly. Mr. Schoneman stated that there is a problem of water diversion at this time as we must, with the amount of rainfall we have, open the gates at the dam because we want to start storage of this area, so being lost is approximately 30 million gallons per day by allowing it to flow down Union Hirer. He added that if weather conditions prevail such as they have been, it will be difficult to construct the bridge. Mr. Schoneman then moved that the demolition of Craven Center not be started until the first of January because of the traffic interference it will bring to the Christmas shoppers, seconded by Mr. Clark, and carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman then stated that he had a contract presented by Captain Jensen concerning their portion of the demolition of Craven Center. Their estimate is equal to ours which amounts to 8.5% of the area for which 'they are responsible. He stated that the contract between the Navy and the City is presently being reviewed and it will be ready by the next Council meeting. City Attorney Walgren stated that with regard to the contract between the Navy and the City of which Commissioner Schoneman just spoke, he has made some changes and deletions. He stated that the only question he has on the contract is on a provision that states that all determinations made as to the question of fact be de- cided by the contracting Officer of Government, but will have the right to appeal to the Agency in Charge. He stated that while discussing this matter with Captain Jen- sen, it was agreed that we should do all we can to try to eliminate that provision December 6, 196V--Con'to so that we will t:e entitled to recourse to the courts if there ever were a contro- versy which is a possibility. City Attorney Walgren also reported that he studied a letter directed to Mayor Jarstad from Pacific Electric Company with regard to some requested changes in the electrical code to conform to those provisions of Tacoma and Seattle codes, changin a type of wire required. He stated that after talking to people in the City who ar concerned and electrical contractors, it appears to be a proper change and he under. stood that the desire of the Council was that he proceed with the proposed Ordin- ance. Mayor Jarstad gave the Fire report for the month of November: 48 fire calls, 14 of which were residential; estimated loss of buildings was $3,945.00 and esti- mate~ loss o£ contents was $5,240.00. Mayor Jarstad stated that the Fire Department has made a request asking that they be authorized to hire immediately available personnel to replace manpower who are retiring; also authorization to hire manpower authorized for the first of the year. notion by Mayor Jarstad and Mr. Clark to allow authorization for employment. He added that there is funding available for this. The motion was put to a vote, and carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad then moved that the Council direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance to start serving water to all areas within the City Bremerton which have been annexed away. From the North Perry Water District. He stated that consideration has been given to North Perry Water District, and no ac- tion has been taken; therefore our only alternative is to follow the state statutes in the serving of water within these districts. Mr. Clark seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. City Attorney Walgren stated that the ordinance would be ready for presenta- tion at the next Council meeting. Mayor Jarstad then gave a brief report o~ the Sister-City Convention which he attended in Los Angeles last week-end. He conmlented that it was well attended as there were over 67 registered Cities, many of which have as many as 4 Sister Cities. It was the first annual convention of the newly formed program of the Association of the Sister-City Conventions. He commented on many aspects of the City and the ~ifferent activities in which he participated during the Convention. Meeting adjourned. APPROVED: CITY CLERK /