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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/66 October 19, 1966 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 otclock, A.M.,D.S.T., on Wednesday, 0c~0ber 19, 1966, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissionsr Schoneman, City Attorney Fisher, City Clerk McGowan Assistant Fire Chief Hal Gardner, Police Chief Plouf, City Engineer Mebus, City Planner McCon~ell, and members of the press and radio. Mr. Clark was attending a Municipal Finance Officers Convention in Renton. Meeting was called to order by the Mayor and the invocation was givem by the Mayor. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. It was the time and place set for opening bids on the Wheaton Way Improve,~~ ment, from Sheridan Road to Sylvan Way, by the construction of concrete curbs and gutters. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the bids be opened, carried unani- mously. Thefollowing bids were received: H-G CONSTRUCTION COMPANY of Bothell, Bid Bond enclosed Total bid, $6,14S.V0 VALLEY CEMENT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, of Auburn, Certified check enclosed for $3S0, Total bid, $6,444.68 Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the award be made to the low bidder H-G Construction, carried unanimously. Also, it was time amd place set for hearings on two Planning Commission Resolutions for rezone. Motion by Mr. Jaratad and Mr. ScHoneman the hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. lBS be convened, carried unanimously. The St. Paul Episcopal Church petitioned for a rezone from R-1 to B-~ of all of Lots l, 2, and ~, Block l, Queen Anne addition to Bremerton, for, the purpose of using the church basement for rental to a business. City Planner McConnell explained that the proposed rezine is in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan for a traffic oriented ~ype of business. Mr. Innes approached the Council and stated that the church is trying to sell the old Church property, rezoned commercial in keeping with the surround- ing zoning. The first reading of the Ordinance rezoning all of Lots l, 2, and 8, Block l, Queen Anne Addition to Bremerton, was held. Motion by Mr. Schonema~ and Mr. Jarstad the 0rginance be approved on First reading, carried unanimously. The hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 1~7 was convened. Joseph P. Mentor peititioned for rezone from R-2 to B-Z of the West 10' of Lot 84, and all of Lots 35, ~6, $7, and 38, Bremerton, for the purpose of use as a parking lot. City Planner McConnell explained the proposed rezone fits in with the Comp- rehcnsive Plan for the area, and explained that the property is located on 6th Street between the dead end of Highland Avenue, or where the 01d Harrison House is located. There was no one present who spoke on the rezone. The First reading of the Ordinance rezoning Blocks S-West l0t of Lots' 34, 3S, 36, 37, and 38, Plat of Bremerton, was held. Motion by Mr. Jsrstad and Mr. S choneman the Ordinance be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. Notices of Employment were presented for the following: LYLE ~. HAY, Assistant City Engineer, at $780 per month, effective October 16, 1986, ~Appointive) PATRICIA ANN J~WYETT, Extra Help in the Water Office, at $1.80 per hour, effect- ive October 18, 1988, temporary employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the employments be approved, car- ried unanimously. A Notice of Change of Pay was read for: JA~S BHADLEY COMBS, Extra Labor in the Water Dept., from $1.SO to $1.90 per hour, effiective October 18, 1988, temporary employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Change of Pay be approved, carried unanimously. A memo from the City Auditor requesting an Ordinance be drafted setting up the "Wheaton Way Construction Fund" for the improvements to be accomplished on Wheaton Way, was read. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the City-Attorney be directed to draft the necessary Ordinance, carried unanimously. The General Claim covering the payroll period ended October 1S, 1988, in the amount of $61,771.S5 was presented. The claim was approved by City Auditor Vaa. .Motion by Mr. Jaratad and Mr. Schoneman the claim be approved, Sar~ied unanmmous±y. October 19, 1966--Con't. A Resolution No. 1316 was read, in which the City Council of the City of Bremerton authorizes a request for matching funds from the I. A. C. in order to effect the acquisition of the proposed Eastpark Nature Area, which recently became available through the General Services Administration. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Nre Schoneman the Resolution be passed, carried unanimously. Mr. McConnell explained that the Committee for the State of Washington was set up An 1964. They will match funds for Park acquisition by 50 per cent, if the projects are approved. The Passage of a Resolution by the governing body of the City was necessary in making application for funds. A Resolution No. 1317 setting the date of hearing on the petition of Carl E. Aaberg for vacation of a portion of 9th Street to be on November 9, 1966, at 10:O0 A.M., in the Council Chambers, was read. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Resolution be approved for passage, carried unanimously. A Resolution No. 1318 setting the date of hearing on the petition of Ben and Louise Cates for vacation of a portion of John Street to be on November 9, 1966, at 10:O0 A.M., in the Council chambers, was read. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Resolution be approved for passage, carried unanimously. Three letters of appreciation addressed to Mr. Schoneman, and regarding various Public Works Projects in the City, were read. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Mr. Jarsta~ explained that Mr. Clark will be Master of Ceremonies at the banquet of the Municipal Finance Officers Association convention. He will also be heading a discussion group on Initiative 226. Mr. Schoneman reported that the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Commis- sion will be holding a convention in Portland and several of the Sewer Dept. employees are attending. Mr. Jarstad stated that the City of Bremerton will be hosting a luncheon for Senator Jackson on October 25 at the Elks, and invited all to attend. Also, the campaign on the Initiative 226 will be reaching a peak in the are~ soon with contacts to as many of the citizens as possible through posters and rad%o and television campaigning. Meeting adjourned. APPH0 VED: ~~ ~ ~~ E.H.T. McGOWAN, Cl~TY CLERK