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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/66 October 26, 1966 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 A.N.,D.S.T., on Wednesday, October 26, 1966, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following; Commissioners Clark and Schoneman, City Attorney Fisher, City Clerk McGowan, Police Chief Plou~, Fire Chief Tillett, City Engineer Mebus and members of the press and radio. Neeting was called to order by the Mayor and the invocation was given by the Reverend Don Payne, First Christian Church. The minutes of the previous meetingwere read and approved as read. It was the time and place set for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Ford Avenue for expansion of the TB&N parking lot. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the hearing be convened, carried unani- mously. A letter in the form of an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commis- sion was read, which stated that they approved the vacation by a four to three vote, their concern being the neighbors involved. Mr. Bradshaw approached the Council and stated that in the event the vaca- tion is approved, an easement would be granted to the person that would need access to a garage through the portion being vacated. Nr. Schoneman expressed the concern that the City maintain easement for utility purposes, on the vacated portion if the City at some time should need to make installations. October 26, 1966--Con~t. After considerable discussion, it was decided thatthe City would vacate the street with the provision that an easement be maintained for utility purposes, and also that the property owners grant an easement through the vaca- ted portion forgone man to have access to a garage. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman~the first reading of the Ordinance be held with the addition to the effect that the street is vacated subject to ~ City of Bremerton receiving an easement for utilities, carried unanimously. The First reading of an Ordinance vacating certain portions of a street commonly known as Ford Avenue in the Plat of Phinney two and one-half acre tracts, was held. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Ordinance be approved on first reading, subject to the revisions made by the City Attorney, carried unanimousl' Two applications for transfer of a pinball license and a music machine license at McGill's Tavern, signed by Mary R. Seymour, were presented for ap- proval. The applications had been approved by the Police Chief Plouf. M~tion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the transfers be approved, car- ried unanimously. A General Claim from Valley Cement Construction Company in the amount of $9,127.41, with ten per cent withheld, for estimate No. 2 on the construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on llth Street, was presented. In discussion, it was pointed out that the City Engineer had not yet sub- mitted his letter of approval and recommendation of acceptance of the Job. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Sr. Clark the voucher ben.approved for payment with the letter of approval to be submitted later by the engineer, carried unanimously. A Resolution No. 1319 appropriating excess receipts to the Water Depart- ment budget was read. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the Resolution be passed, carried unanimously. The appropriations were required as a result of expenditures not contem- plated on the Pine Road Sewer and the Reservoir No. 15 drain line. The Second Heading of Ordinance No. 2711 rezoning from R-1 to B-3 of the West 10' of Lot 34, and all of Lots 35, 36, 37, and 38, Block 5, Plat of Bre~erton, was held. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Ordinance be approved for pas- sage and publication, carried unanimously. The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2712 rezoning from R-1 to B-3 of all of Lots 1, 2, ~nd 3, Block 1, Queen Anne Addition to Bremerton, was held. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the Ordinance be approved for pas- sage and publication, carried unanimously. An Ordinance No. 2715, creating and establishing in the office in the of- lice of the City Planner the position of "Assistant City Planner--Part Time"; establishing the pay rate therefore; and declaring an emergency, was read. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Ordinance be approved for passage and publication, carried unanimously. An Ordinance No. 2716, creating the position of "Assistant City Engineer and Traffic Engineer" in the office of the City Engineer; and declaring an em- ergency, was read. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Ordinance be approved for passage and publication, carried unanimously. The First reading of An Ordinance establishing a fund to be known as the "Wheaton Way Construction Fund"; providing for appropriations of money from said fund and the purposes for which said fund may be expended, was held. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the Ordinance be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. ~r. Schoneman read a~letter signed by Thor C. Tollefson, Director of the Department of Fisheries, in which he explained the Department's plans for the future use of Alexander and Heins Lakes insofar as salmon rearing is concerned. Mr. Schoneman reported that the Tracyton CommissiOners met with residents of the Tracyton area and representatives of Bremerton to discuss any questions the residents may have had regarding the City of Bremerton-~s take over of the Tracyton Water District, such acquisition being dependent upon the outcome of a special election on November 8, 1966. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimouslye Mr. Clark made a b~ief report on his attendance at the Municipal Finance Officers Association Convention in Renton. October 26, 1966--con't. Hr. Connelly approached the Council and commented on the rise in vandalism in the area. He expressed a desire that preventive measures are taken to reduce the growing problem. Heeting adjourned. APPROVED: : ~'~~ ~~ i.Mc~WAN, OI~ November. 2, 1966