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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/67 ~ December 20,~67 ...... A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 o~clock A.M., P.S.T., on Wednesday, December 20, 1967, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgre~ City Clerk McGowan, a 7th grade class of students from Coontz Junior High School, and members of the press and radio. The meeting was called to order and the Invocation was given by Reverend Glen Soule of Manette Community Church. ~e minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. Mayor Jarstad asked a school teacher who was present to introduce herself and the class to the Council. The teacher introduced herself as Mrs. Pearl F. Craft who had brought her morning class to Council last week and introduced the class today as her after- noon 7th graders from Coontz Junior High School. Mayor Jarstad, Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman and City Clerk McGowan all welcomed the class to Council. They then told the class some of the functions of City Government and stated that the Council is guided to a great ex- tent by the interests shown by the Citizens. Each Council member wished the clas~ a merry Christmas. December 20, 1967--Con't. The City Clerk read the following Notices of Employment: SCOTT HUGHES, Part-time Playleader in Park & Rec. Dept., at $1.V8 per hour, · effective January 2, 196~, Temporary Employee. PHILLIP V. CORLISS, Patrolman 1st Year in Police Department, at $800.20 per month, effective December 18, 1967, Civil Service Eligible. DOROTttY L. SMITH, Clerk-Typist in Engineering & Planning Dept., at $368.00 per mo. effective January l, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. KATHLEEN D. NELSON, Clerk-Typist in Treasurer's Dept., at $361.O0 per month, effective December 26, 1967, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Notices of Employment be approved, carriedunanimously. The City Clerk had a g?neral claim covering the Payroll Period ended December 18, 196V in the amount of $69,572.14. The claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the Claim be approved, carried unanimousl~ The City Clerk had a general claim from Lewis Redford Engineers for profess- ional services performed on the Burwell Street Improvement in the amount of $3,999.98. Motion by Ur. Schoneman and Mr. Jarsbad the claim be approved, carried unani- mously, The City Clerk had a Claim for Damages from Phyllis and Jeff Stansberry in the amount of $50,000. by reason of damages incurred by Jeff Stansber~y near the intersection of Wheaton Way andSylvan Way in an accident. The claim has been reported to the Insurance Company. The City Clerk had a Requisition for a Coin Counting Machine with trade-in of old machine to be declared surplus as appropriated in the 1968 Budget. He re- quested authorization to call for bids for the Coin Counting Machine. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the request be approved, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read a Statutory Warranty Deed stating that the City of Brem- erton grants the United States a portion of property for the purpose of highways. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Statutory Warranty Deed be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a letter from the Urban Arterial Board enclosing an es- timate of expenditures form to be completed by the City Engineering Department. The City Clerk stated that this has been turned over to the Engineering De- partment and that he has retained the vouchers. The City Clerk read three (3) Certificates of Completion from Valley Cement Const., Inc. stating that L.I.D. #301, Olympic Avenue was completed on August 14, 196~; L.I.D. #296, S~mset Vista, was completed on August 14, 1967; and Project No. SA-1-6?ST Naval Avenue was completed on August lC, 1967. All were inspected and approved by Fred J. Mebus, City Engineer on December l, 1967. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the jobs be accepted, carried unanimous- ly. The City Clerk had a Contract between the Navy and the City for the Navy's portion of demolition of Craven Center which is in the amount of $1,600. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the contract be approved subject to approval of the City Attorney, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a modification of Navy Contract N0y-l$171 which includes service provided to the Navy's building at Kitsap County Airport through a l~" meter to be located off but adjacent to the Navy property. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the modification be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2769 providing for the assumption of Jur- isdiction by the City of Bremerton of North Perry Water District's responsibili- ties, property, facilities and equipment contained within those areas of North Perry Water District previously annexed to the City of Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman ORDINANCE NO. #2?89 be passed on second reading, carrie~nanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #27VO amen~ng the use and area maps of Ordinance No. #1792 and rezoning property located at 9th & Broadway from Resi- dential-One (R-l) to Residential-Two (R-2). Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad ORDINANCE NO. #2770 be passed on second reading, carrie%~tuanlmously. December 20, 1967--Con't. The City Clerk read a RESOLUTION stating that all City owned vehicles be dis- tinctively marked with the previously established marking by agreement of the members of the City Council; except those vehicles in the Police Department. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the RESOLUTION be passed. Mr. Schoneman then moved that the Resolution be delayed one week in that it had not previously been before the Council. Mayor Jarstad then withdrew his first motion and seconded the later motion. On discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated that he wanted to know if the previous emblem had been rescinded, and if not, was it necessary to rescind it. City Clerk McGowan then stated that he had checked but could find no record of either an ordinance or resolution being passed adopting the previous emblem. He stated that it was probably a motion which put the previous emblem in effect. Mr. Clark stated that the present emblem has been very well accepted by the citizens in the area, but under the circumstances, he would concur with the later motion also. The motion was put to a vote and carrie46nanimously. The City Clerk had two Quit Claim Deeds by Mr. & Mrs. Henry I. Blackwell and Mr. & Mrs. Clyde H. Avery, both for road purposes to the City of Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to accept the Quit Claim Deeds for Pine Road subject to review by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from William H. Garland, Attorney, stating that the Fire Chiefs of five fire departments have had an opportunity to consult one another concerning a mutual aid fire agreement. It would now be appropriate for the City and the Commissioners to adjust the matter, suggesting that a meeting be scheduled. The City Clerk read a letter from the International Association of Machin- ists and Aerospace Workers stating that Local Lodge No. #184§, I.A. of M. & A.W., affiliate of A.F. of L.C.I.O. represents the mechanics in the Bremerton City re- pair Shop and that they respectfully request a meeting date be set for the pur- pose of collective bargaining. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad that when convenient for all they set a date for a meeting, and refer to the City Attorney for study, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had an Inter-office Communication to Mr. Schoneman from E.G. Humble stating that the following listed vehicles will be available for trans- fer or trade-in when replacements authorized in the 1968 Budget are purchased, asking that they be declared surplus: i - 1985 Chevrolet Sedan (To be transferred to Engineering Dept.) I - 1950 Ford Pickup (Wanted by City Garage) i - 1952 GMC 3/4 Ton Pickup Dump I - 1989 Dodge Pickup 2 1942 GMC 1~ Ton Chassis & Cabs Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the vehicles be declared surplus, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a Permit For Parking stating that the City of Bremer-. ton does hereby grant unto the State of Washington, Washington Toll Bridge Authority, the privilege of parking and ingress and egress over and across the hereinafter described lands until such time as the grantee is notified in writing that this permit is revoked. City Attorney Walgren stated that the Permit can now be cancelled upon notification and explained the changes which he made. Motion by Mr. Schonemmn the Permit be approved on the basis that the State does obtain ingress and egress upon private property. Mr. Schoneman then stated that the State is presently trying to obtain in- grass and egress on private property, and that this could be held up until the State informs us whether they obtained it or not. It was then decided to set the Permit aside. The City Clerk had the list of salaries and wages from the 1968 Budget whic~ applied to the various positions and employees. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the Salaries and Wages as presented be adopted, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a 10% Petition requesting that property on Navy Yard Highway be annexed to the City of Bremerton. Mayor Jarstad showed a map of the area to the Council and stated that the total assessed valuation of the property is $110,968. but the actual valuation is $504,900. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to accept the 10% Petition and authorize the circulation of a 75% Petition, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad stated that he had a request from people residing in the Rock~ Point area asking that, since their area is quite large, the question of annex- December 20, 196V--Con't. ing to the City of Bremerton be placed on a future ballot so that the people may vote on the matter. Mayor Jarstad stated that the Council will give this request its utmost con- sideration but that he felt that the Council should meet with the people in the area to discuss all factors carefully, first. Commissioner Schoneman stated that if we were to annex an area of that size, there would definately be a lack of labor unless he would be able to obtain more manpower in the Street Department as there isa shortage in the present. Mr. Schoneman stated that there are hilly areas existing in the newly annexed areas which need attention immediately, and asked the Council to consider the request if the annexation is to take place. Commissioner Clark stated that there were two men added to the Street Depart- ment in the 1968 Budget and commended the Street Department for their excellent Job with such limited manpower. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark wished everyone a very Happy Holiday. Commissioner Schoneman read a daily work report submitted by Ervin Heath ask- ing for permission to sell surplus logs to Bayview Mill under Work Order #4L-6V. He stated that they are scrap logs that would not normally be accepted, but at the present time, the mill has need for them. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to authorize the sale of surplus logs, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman stated that Mr. Kerslake and Mr. Trowbridge from the Highway Department brought to the office the new State roadway design for Callow Avenue between Farragut and Burwell and also including a section from Burwell to 8th Street. He stated that there will be a different dimension between Burwell and 8th Street than between Burwell and Farragut. This project will be similar to Park Avenue, Naval Avenue and llth Street. Commissioner Schoneman reported that the Shorewood Drive repair has been de- layed because the City was not able to acquire an easement. It is hoped to present to the property owner a request for an easement shortly. The Power Company is now involved and has been on the site concerning the removal of heavy load line that would interfere with the operation of the crane. Comissioner Schoneman stated that a plan for the connection of Burwell at Naval has been somewhat reviewed by the City Council and the comments were that several plans should have been received for a review. The Engineer will present working sketches on other methods of designing the intersection of Naval and Bur- well, at this request. Mr. Schoneman stated that the Telephone Engineers will be meeting with Water Department personnel tomorrow concerning the construction of a new bridge at Union River and it is now believed that the repair will be taken care of by the Telephone Company and the Engineers are doing the layout work. Mr. Schoneman reported that Mr. Humble and he had been viewing possible sites for a well in the Brownsville area. On Monday, he stated that they found a loca- tion which they feel is ideal as it may be a natural. It is hoped that the conclu- sion or at least the information concerning this portion of property will be obtained shortly. Mr. Schoneman commended KBRO Radio for their job last night concerning the announcement of road conditions. He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas. City Attorney Walgren stated that he will be attending a meeting of the Execu- tive Board Intermunicipal Committee. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas. City Clerk McGowan wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Jarstad gave the Police report for the month of November, 1967: Arrests were 38~ of which 268 were traffic. Mayor Jarstad then reported on the Pension Committee Meeting which he attended in Seattle. He stated that there is an un£unded liability of the Police and Fire Pension Systems throughout the State of Washington, of over 180 million dollars. He stated that the cost of the Bill which will be going through Legislature will amount to 27.4% of payroll. It is hoped that by working with Police and Fire Pen- sion Representatives and going to State Legislature~that the plan may be adopted; thus having the amount divided into three parts - 7% by City, 7~ by employee, and the balance paid by the State. Mayor Jarstad gave the following Housing Authority Report: 877 occupied and O vacancies. He then gave the Toll Bridge Report: Total gain of 41,V89 over November of last year. Total usage on bridges was 689,825. Warren Avenue Bridge was 430,805; Manette Bridge totalled 228,722. December 20, 1967--Con't. Mayor Jarstad stated that he had received a letter from the Director of Highways regarding the traffic flow leaving the Colman Dock in Seattle. He ad- vised that there is a current traffic study underway and as soon as they have the final analysis they will set up a meeting for the parties who had requested it. He then wished all citizens a Merry Christmas. Mr. William Hansen, a resident of the East side, who was present in the audience asked the Council why he, as a City resident was denied the right to sewer service when the City was proposing the furnish such service to the new Holy Trinity Church which is outside the City limits. He stated that he had pre- sented a petition representing approximately 90% of the valuation of an area in an attempt to have a Local Improvement District formed. He said that Mr. Schoneman had rejected his petition and that it was returned to him. Mr. Schoneman explained that the sewer line ~ich runs along Pine Road, and of which a portion is in the County, was installed at a time when the County was re-surfacing the road and a saving of $40,000, was effected by doing it at that time. He pointed out, however, that there were no connections to that line by County residents and there could not be unless our Ordinance governing sewers is amended to permit it, or the area annexes to the City. Mr. Hansen stated that his petition was returned to him with the explanation that the area described on the petition was too small to consider. Mr. Schoneman denied this and stated that no area was too small to be consid- ered for an L.I.D. Mr. Hansen asked if the petitioners could install the sewers by private con- tract if they conformed to specifications of the City. Both Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad told him it could be done but Mayor Jarstad advised him that the property o~ners involved would still be subject to the $4.50 per month construc- tion and. maintenance charge. Mayor Jarstad also rejected the implication by Mr. Hansen that the Council was not fulfilling promises made to the people in annexed areas, relative to the providing of City Services. He stated that, upon annexation, the means were made available to work through the City Council to obtain them. He told ~[r. Hansen that if he would present his petition to the City Council it would be given every consideration. Mr. Clark stated that he had no previous knowledge of this petition but had confidence in the way Mr. Schoneman handles his department, however, he knew of no criteria which required a 100% petition and that the City has in the~past and will in the future act favorably on a petition carrying, preferable, 60%of the valuation. He could only assure that there were certain complications in this instance, which prevented the formation of an L.I.D. Mr. Clark went on to explain that there are only two ways that the Catholic Church or anyone else outside the City could connect to City Sewers; first by annexation and second by a method, now being considered by the City Council which is presently being used by the City of Yakima, whereby the property owners make a covenant, running with the land, that they will agree to annexation when such a movement is initiated. The discussion was brought to a close by Mayor Jarstad and the meeting was 'IqAYOR o~ ]o~