HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/66 July 20, 1966
Regular meeting of the Ci~y Council of the City of Bremerto~, Washington
was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall starting at ll.2§ A,M. D,S.T.
on Wednesday, July 20, 1966 wit~Commtssioner Clark presiding. (Mayor Jarstad was
in Seattle represonting the City of Bremerton in Booings $0th Anniversa~function.
Also present were the following: 0ommissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Fisher.
City Clerk McGowan, Fire Chief Tillett~ WsterSupt. Humble, City Engineer Mebu~
City Planner McConnell, and representatives of the press and radio.
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Clark and t he invocation was
given by t he Reverend Rodney Smith, First Christian Church.
City Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting and-they were approved
as amended.
Mr. Clark explained that the Council meeting was late in getting under way
because the commissioners all attended the funeral of Sgt. William H. (Bill)
Williams of the Police Force who was injured fatally in a recent automobile accidez
City Clerk explained the bid opening scheduled for lO:00 o'clock was held and
he read the following bids submitted for the construction of curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks on llth Street~ Valley Cement Construction Co. of Auburn, certified
check enclosed in the amount of $2,000, TS al amount Of bid $28,~80 plus tax$
H-G Construction Company of Bothel, bid bond enclosed, 'total amount of bid $~0,222
plus tax. Mr. Sch n eman explained that both contractors are qualified for the job
and the engineers have had time to consider the bids.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the award for the construction~of the
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks for llth Street be awarded to the low bidder, Valley
Cement Construction Company of Auburn, carried unanimously.
Cit~ Clerk read notices of employment for the following:~ Maureen Anne Williams,
part time cashier for the swimming pool in the Park Dept. at $1.~0 per hour~
effective July 22, 1966, temporary employee. Cindy C~rleen Pettitt, learn to
swim ins~ructor and lifeguard in the Park Dept., at $1.2~ per hour, effective
July 20, 1986 temporary employee; Geor ge B. Demello, Auto Med~anic Trainee, in the
Garage, at 92.88 per hour, effective August l, 1988 Civil Service eligible.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the employments be approved, carried
unanimously.
City Clerk read changes of pay for: William P. O'Neill, from Patrolman 2nd
year to Patrolman ~rd year in the Police Dept., from 9,98.~0 to $82~.90 per
month effective July l, 1968 Civil Service eligible; Sally K. Natland, Clerk
Billing Machine Operator in the W~tcr Office, f rom ~826.00 to 98,0.00 per month
effective July 19, 1966, Civil Service eligible.
Motion by Mr. Cl~rk and Mr. Schoneman the changes of pay be approved, carried
unauimoumly.
City Clerk read license applications signed by Ruth K. Yates for the McGills
Tavern for music machines and pinball machines.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the applicati¢~.~ ~ ~. ~.~d, o~xried
unanimously.
City Clerk had a notice of inspection and approval of the work performed
by Claud's Service on the sewer laterals on P~.ne Road, signed by City Engineer
Mebus and dated July 12, 1966. A~ached to, the inspection notice was a claim
voucher in the amount of 9~7~0.~ representing payment in full except for the
ten per cent retained percentage.
Motion by Mr. Schoeneman and Mr. Clark the job be accepted ~s recommended,
carried unanimously.
City Clerk had a proposal from Brcmerton 0il for p~oviding Asphaltic Road 0il
for the City of Bre~nerton. He noted that the prices quoted were the same ~s those
of last year.
Motion by Mr. Sc~oneman and Mr. Clark the proposal be accepted, carried
unanimously.
City Clerk read the general claim covering the payroll period ended
July lS, 1966, in the amount of 966,847.80 approved by Austin Cl~k and audited
by W. H. Vaa.
Motion by M~ Clark and Mr. Schoneman the claim be approved, carried unanimous y.
City Clerk read a memo f~om E. G. Humble to F. S. Schoneman with an agreement
attached regarding the estimated cost of relacting and making adjustments to w~ter
mains in the area of the new freeway. The City of Bremerton submitted to the State
a proposal in March suggesting the means of reloaating the pipeline. The State
accepted the proposal andreturned the attached agreement for execution..Authorizst on
is requested to proceed with the req~ired installations of water mains estimated
to cost $11,073.00.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the agreement be approved as prepared,
carried unanimously.
July 20, 1966 Con't.
City Clerk read a memo from E. G. Humble to F. S. Schoneman stating that
Schade and Sons, contractors for the cast iron pressure lines on the Oyster Bay
Sewerage project, have some cast iron pipe and fittings left over from the Job
that the City can purchase at an attractiveprlce. A price list of the items was
att~:ched.
Motion by Mr. Schon~man and Mr. Clark the purchase of the pipe be approved su .Ject
t0 the opinion of the City Attorney with reference to propriety, carried unanimous y.
In the discussion, Mr. Sc *haman stated that the City would be getting a good
Buy and a saving of about $400 is valuable considering the need by the City for
such pipe.
City Clerk read t~e first reading of an ordinance amending the Use andArea
Maps of 0rd~'nance No. 1792 providing for a rezone of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 21,
Town of Decator, Kitsap County~ from R-1 to R-2. (Located at the intersection
of 9th and Hayward).
Mr. Clark explained that the rezone had been postponed until the adoption
of the comprehensive plan to see if it would fit into the over all planning
for the area.
Mr. Robert F. Williams of 2406 llth Street approached the Council and
explained that he was opposed to an apartment house going into the rezoned area.
Mr. Clark also explained that the. porposed rezone is designated asa multiple dwell ng
area in the comprehensive plan.
· Mr. Clark also explained that Mayor Jarst~d had tal~ed to most of the people
in the area of the proposed rezone and the opposition to the rezone has been
brought to a minimum.
Mr. Clark read a dovenant pro?osed for adoption with the Ordinance which
precluded a structure exceeding 18~ above the intersection of 9th and Hayws~,
among O~her provi~ions.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. 8choneman the ordinance be approved on first
reading, carried unanimously.
City Clerk read a re~,ort submitted by the Civic Auditorium S~udy and
Advisory Committee of its preliminary~ findings since its formatio~ May 10, 1988.
Motion by Mr. Cl~rk and Mr. Schoneman the report be accepted with gratitude f
the efforts of the committee and instruct the City Planner to commence an immediat
investigation into the feasibility of Federal monies that may be available as well
as any other Federal plans~ avail$~l~, moving ~head $o putting the question before
a vote of the people,/~r~de~u~u~,s°na°±e ~a~e
Mr. Schoneman commended the Committee for a job well done.
Mr. Clark requested authorization to call for bids for the repairing of
cracks and painting of the south side of the City Hall.
Motion by. Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the request be approved, carried
unanimously.
At this ti,~e, Mr. Clark suggested a recess until 3 o'clock in the afternoon
at which time the Council must unanimously approve an ordinance.
Meeting recessed.
Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington
was held in the Council Chambers oF the City Hall at 3:00 o'clock P.N.D.S.T.
on Wednesday, Ju~y 20, 1988, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also pres~nt were
the following: ommissioners Clark ~nd Schoneman, City Attom ey Fisher, City
Clerk McGowan, and City Engineer Mebus.
City Clerk read an Ordinance declaring the need for condemnation of an easemel.t
in and through certain real property for placement of a sanitary sewer line
and maintenance of the same, directing condemnation of property for such
easement and the payment of just compensation therefore, and declaring an
emergency.
Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the ordinance be approved for passage
and publi,ation as ordinance No. 2689, carried~nanimously.
M~ Clark stated it is unfortunate the City must go into c~ndenmat~on for
the easement but there is no alternative left.
Mr. Jarstad complimented the people who voluntarily gave their ~asements
for the construction of the sewer line to the new Merit Mart in Clare's Marsh.
At this time, Mr. Andersen, representing the Community Theater in Bremmrton~
approached the council and explained the Community Theater isproposing to build
a new theatre f~cility andproposed to operate in much the same manner as they
are presently operating, that is, h~.ving the building be City owned and operated
by the Community Theater. Mr. Andersen explained the new facility will have
a seating capacity of between 164 and 200, a. considerable improvement over the
present 72 person seating capacity. Mr. Anderson requested any help possible fron
the City.
Both Mr. Schoeneman and Mr. Clark thanked Mr. Andersen for his presentation
and stated the Council will be c:~nsidering the matter.
July 20~ 1966 Con't,
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved
by a majority of the Cormnissioners, carried unanimously.
Mr. Schoneman expressed the hope that the work on the curbs, gutters~ and
sidewalks on llth Street will begin by Monday of next week.
Mr. Sc on,man stated that the utility pole on the corner of Kitsap Way and
National Avenue where Sgt. Williams of the Police Dept. was killed will be
removed because it is in a hazardous location.
Mr. Jarstad reported the recreation program is in full swing and there is
very good participation.
Mr. Jarstad reported the planner and all the comEissioners'will be going
to parts of the Planning Conference to be held at Alderbrook through
Mr. Jarstad stated that M~. Sherman has flown up from Califomia to meet
with the City Council and is presently reviewing possible location sites for
a municipal golf course. Mr. Sherman is p~epared to get under way to si~gn the
contract for a feasibility study to get the ~olf course under way.
Mr. Jarstad expressed ~ympathy to the family of Sgt. William H. (Bill)
Williams. Sgt..Williams was a fine officer who will be difficult to replace.
Meeting adjourne~ ~/~/~
-,CiTY/CLERK
MAYOR ~'~/~y