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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/30/66 November 30, 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 A.M.,P.S.T., on Wednesday, November 30, 1966, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioners Clark and Schoneman, City Attorney Fisher, City Clerk McGowan, Water Supt. Humble, Fire Chief Tillett, City Planner McConnell, City Engineer Mebus, and members of the press and radio. Meeting was called to order by the Mayor and the Invocation was given by the Reverend Glen Soule, Manette Community Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The City Clerk explained that after the Council had authorized a bid call on November 2, 1966, for a field crew vehicle, it was discovered that there is only one source of supply for the type of vehicle needed. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the purchase be authorized as the vehicle is necessary for the operation of the field crew and there is only one source of supply for the type required, carried unanimously. A Notice of Separation was read for: GEORGE L. C00MBS, Extra Labor in the Engineering Dept., effective November 10, 1966~ by his own request. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the Separation be approved, carried unanimously. November 30, 1966--Con't. A Notice of Change of Pay was read for: WILSON C. ~AVES, JR., from Motor Patrolman 2nd year to Mir. Patrolman 3rd year, from $509 to $535.50 per month, effective November 1, 1966, Civil Sea-vice Eligible. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the Change of Pay be approved, car- ried unanimously. A Claim for Damages in the amount of $200 signed by Vernon J. Rath, was read. His car had collided with a Police Motorcycle on November 18. The Claim was re- ported to the Insurance Company. A letter signed by City Engineer Mebus was read. It reported on the valid- ity of signatures on a petition for a proposed LID on Olympic Avenue from llth Street to 13th Street. The petition is deemed sufficient and valid for the form- ation of a Local Improvement District. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr, Clark the Resolution be drafted to establish the LID, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. A. E. Waaga regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of Bayview (or 9th St.), to be decided on by the Commission- ers. She stated she is opposed to the vacation and requested the decision be postponed until she and the other property owners can further study the matter. Mr. Jarstad explained that the Commissioners consider all letters written regarding decisions of the Council very carefully, and that the Commissioners had already made a decision regarding the vacation. Motion by Mr, Clark and Mr. Jarstad that the petition for vacation of Bayview be denied in view of the likely possibility of public use at some time in the future, carried unanimously. Mr, Schoneman explained that he visited the site twice and that the greatest portion of property is on the upper level of a bank that descends to Oyster Bay. All the Commissioners agreed unanimously that the petition should be denied. Mr. Jarstad added that they felt the public would not be served by the vacation. Mrs. Waaga expressed pleasure with the decision of the Commissioners. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer regarding the vacation of a portion of Ford Avenue. Mr. Mebus recommended denial of the vacation re- Guest because the relocation of roadway easements for some residents w~td have tO be located within three and four feet of residences. Mr. Jarstad explained that Mr. Bradshaw, petitioner for the vacation, re- quested that the decision on the vacation be postponed until he can talk with his engineers and pursue further engineering studies. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman that the second reading of the Ordi- nance be postponed as requested by Mr. Bradshaw, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman stated that during the period of waiting he would like to have someone from the engineering department meet with the property owners on Lafayette to determine their feelings regarding the vacation, since this is something that has never really been determined at the hearings. The City Clerk announced that the Committee to whom the bids on three elec- tric motors had been referred recommend the award be made to Charleston Electric Motors of Bremerton, the low bidder, with a total bid of $1,389.51 for three mo to rs. ~otion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the Council concur in the recommend- ation of award, carried unanimously. ~otion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. ~. Clark reported that he and Mayor Jarstad will be leaving on Friday to atten~ the National League of Cities Convention December 2-? at Las Vegas. Mr. Schoneman reported that a ten per cent annexation petition has been pre- pare8 for the area South of Sylvan Way extende~ from the Narrows East to the ex- isting city limits and North of Sheridan Road. Mr. Jarstad added that a letter should be circulated to the residents of the area setting a meeting date with the Commissioners to discuss the Annexation. Mr. Schoneman explained that with the heavy rainfall in the area, there is a need of sewer separation to take care of the water. He expressed the hope that funds could be obtained to accomplish this in the near future. Mr. Jarstad expressed his concern for the increasing traffic accident rate in the City. He felt the penalties and Court procedures should be more strict to make drivers realize their responsibility when driving an automobile. November 30, 1966--con't. There will be a regular Council meeting on December V, 1966. However, Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark will be absent. Meeting adjourned. CiT ~j~//~/~~l~~ ~ APPROVED: