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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/65 August 4, 1965 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers of theC'ity Hall at lO:00 A.M.D.S.T. August 4, 1965 with May~ or Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan, City Attorney Fisher, Police Chief Plouf, Fire Chief Tillett, Acting City Engineer Mebus, Water Superintendent Hnmble, Detective Schlte, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad who led those present in the flag salute and the invocation was given by Rev. Nutting, stunmer intern from Charleston Baptist Church. City Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as corrected. At this point Mayor Jarstad recognized the presence of members of a government class from Eest High School and welcomed them to the meeting. He then took note of the fact that five Rodeo Princesses~were also present and introduced Mrs. Thelma Mill who introduced the princesses. The princesses presented each Council member, the City Att- orney, and City Clerk with "stampede" hats and invited them to attend the Rodeo August 19 through 22. City Clerk announced it was the time and place for opening of two bids; one for removal of brush from an easement, and the other for Water Neters. City Clerk also announced it was the time an~ place set for a hearing on the proposed annexation of Tello Area. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the bids be opened first, carried unanimously. City Clerk opened the following bid for removal of brush from easement property: HARTSTROM BROTHERS Enclosed bank money order $6~252.00 incl. sales August ~, 1968 (Cont'd) Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the bid be referred to a committee for fur- ther study and award to be made next week, carried unanimously. City Clerk opeded the following bids for water meters: FIRM ENCLOSURE AMOUNT ANDREW MILLER COMPANY Manager's check enclosed $2,493.02 plus sales~tax CRIST COMPANY No bid deposit enclosed $1,591.80 plus sales tax NEPTUNE NETER COMPANY Cashier's check enclosed $2,597,?3 including sales tax BADGER METER COMPANY Certified check enclosed $2,802.76 plus sales tax ROCKWELL MANF. COMPANY Certified check enclosed $2,391.36 plus sales tax Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the bids be referred to a committee for fur- ther study and awardto be made next week, carried unanimously. Before the announcement of the hearing on the proposed annexation of TellS, Mr. Jar- stad stated that because it is under ten acres and under $200,000 valuation, and after talking with the Superintendent of Public Schools and Chairman Loyd, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, we all agree that in this ~ase the Boar(~ of Review that is held for properties in excess of t~n acres and over $200~000 would not be necessary in this case. City Clerk announced the opening of the hearing on proposed annexation of Tello area. City Clerk announced no letters of protest were received and there wa~no one present in connection with the annexation. City Clerk read the proposed ordinance, AN ORDNANCE annexing and incorporating into the corporate limits of the City of Bremerton land lying outside the limits of the City of Bremerton and contiguous thereto. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman approving the proposed ordinance on first reading, carried unanimously. City Clerk read a notice of employment for: WALTER ALLOWAY Street Department $1.90 per hour effective August 1, 1968 Temporary employee Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the employment be approved, carried unanlmous1 City Clerk read the general claim covering the payroll period ended July 31 in the amount of $63,021.68 approved by Au6tin Clark and audited by W. R. Vaa. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman for approval of the claim, carried unanimously. City Clerk read a claim for damages signed by Mrs. Worley W. Marts covering damage to her daughter's new swimEing suit caused from soft tar at the Memorial Swimming Pool. The claim was for $98.58 for replacement of the suit and was reported to the insur- ance company. City Clerk read a letter from the State Department of Health signed by R. Jerry Bollen Secretary, announcing a Certificate of Competency being issued to Mr. Owen R. Moritz as a Water Works Specialist. Both Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark agreed the Council should commend Mr. Moritz for putting forth this effort to receive the certificate. City Clerk read a m~mo from Sergeant Allen to the Chief of Police requesting a trade-in of the GE photo timer now in use on the purchase of a new one. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the photo timer be declared surplus and dis- posed of in the best interests of the City, carried unanimously. City Clerk announced it was the time and place for the second reading of Ordinance No. 2638, AN ORDINANCE renaming a portion of Callahan Drive. M orion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad Ordinance No. 2638 be approved for passage and publication, carried unanimously. City Clerk reported a Resolution No. 1271 announcing the assessment i~oll for Local Improvement District No. 293 has been filed with the City Clerk setting September l, 196~, at lO:O0 A.M., D. S. T., as the time and place of the hearing upon said roll. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to adopt the Resolution, carried unanimously. City Clerk~ead a letter signed by Ed Schlie, Bremerton Police Officers, and A. ~. Balazic, ~irefighters Local #437~urging the Council to giv? s~rio~s consideration to the nine per cent wage raise and a $100.00 uniform allowance ~o oe g~ven ~o a~ mem- bers of the two departments. Mr. Jarstad stated the matter will be taken up when the budget for the coming year is considered. City Clerk read the proposed ordinance, AN ORDINANCE amending the Use and Area Maps of Ordinance 1792, providing for rezoning of Lots l, 2, and 20 of Sheridan Park, according to plat recorded in Volume 7 of Plate, p~ges 43 and 44, records of Kttsap County, Washington, from R-1 to Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad approving the proposed ordinance on first reading, carried unanimously. City Clerk read a Statutory Warranty Deed and Easement for sewer lines and pump station from Denton B. DeLong and Marilyn Anne DeLong, for $1,050.00. August 4, 1968 (Cont'd) Mr. Schoneman commended them for their assistance in allowing the City to purchase the 92' by 22' square portion of their water front property for location of a pump statio~ He also stated this was an important link in the extension of sewage lines in the area. Mr. Jarstad agreed with Mr. Schoneman and stated it is essential for the City to have the cooperation of its citizens. Mr. Clark also agreed and stated that this is a fine example of the excellent cooperation Mr. Schoneman has received in that area. It shows that the citizens are ready and willing to Join in this project. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the deed and easement be accepted and referred to the City Attorney for checking and also authorize the payment of the $1,O§O at this time, carried unanimously. City Clerk had an appraisal prepared for the City by E. Jennings Beard, realtor, and an attached fee of $50. Mr. Schoneman stated the appraisal prepared ~oncerns a site the City is trying to acquire on Oyster Bay as part of the sewerage project. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the fee be paid, carried unanimously. City Clerk read an agreement between the City of Bremerton and Brem-Air Disposal, inc., providing for additional wastes and disposal services to the City. Mr. Clark stated that this provides a valuable service to the City, because since the closing of the public dump, the City has been left without a place to dispose of its street sweepings, etc. This will relieve the Street Department of picking up the street cans aud disposing of their contents. The Agreement was changed under item two as follows: "BREM-AIR DISPOSAL, INC. Shall pick up and dispose of all cemetery waste and contents of all street trash cans, and . . Instead of 32 trash cans because of the fact that the number of trash cans on the streets may vary from time to time. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the agreement be accepted, carried unanimously. Mr. Thorgrimson of Preston, Thorgrimson, Horowitz, Stsrin & Ellis of Seattle was present at the meeting. City Clerk read a letter signed by Mr. Thorgrimson concerning the proposed Brem- erton Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds ($800,000). City Clerk read a Resolution No. 1270 drawn by Mr. Thorgrimson entitled, A RES- OLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Wash., retaining bond counsel for certain services to be rendered in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City in the principal amount of $800,000 and payment to bond counsel the sum of $1,350, plus certain out-of-pocket expenses. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the passage of Resolution No. 12~0 be subject to review by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. City Clerk read a proposed Ordinance drawn by Mr. Thorgrimson fixing the plan of improvements to both the water and sewer systems for which the bonds will be issued. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the ordinance be approved on first reading, carried unanimously. MotiO~m~ Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills that are approved by the Com- missioners, carried unanimously. Mr. Clark commented on the planning for the 1966 budget which will begin shortly and expressed anticipation of spreading the funds in the best manner. He also stated the budget has stayed in good condition this year. Mr. Schoneman reported the curbs and gutters are now in place from Eleventh Street to Seventh street and the sidewalks are being poured in one section. He anticipates completion of the Job by September 1. Mr. Schoneman also announced the retirement, September l, of Henry Eckland, Superintendent of Water Distribution, after 41 years of continuous service, and stressed the difficulty of replacing a man with his knowledge. Mr. Schoneman state~ the City has completed negotiations for acquisiti~n of a twenty acre portion of property located in the center of the City's water shed land. Mr. Schoneman announced a program for proposed improvements of the Eleventh and Pacific intersection, by placing a storage lane for left turn down Pacific proceeding north. ~r. Jarstad reported during the month of July there were 59 fire calls and two first aid calls. Mr. Jarstad announced plans to prepare the Ordinance creating the position of the Assistant Chief of Police, becoming effective September l, and the man appointed to the position by the ~ayor to be Captain Wes Henry. In discussion, Mr. Clark commented that this position has been discontinued in the past, but with the growing problems of the Police force, they feel the need of re-creat- ing the position and for a man to coordinate training programs, etc. Mr. Jarstad stated this comes as a desire of the Chief of Police to do a better Job. Mr. Jarstad asked the Chief of Police to meet with him and the other Commissioners to ask the Civil Service Commission to fill the position of Dispatcher in the day shift department. 4 August 4, 1965 (Cont'd) Mr. and Mrs. Bugie were present at the meeting and again presented their prob- lems of two houses on one water meter. Mrs. Bugle stated her desire to have the City reimburse her and her h~sband with free water for the amount of time they have paid the water bill of Mr. and Mrs. Stayner, who are on the same meter. After deliberation of the problem, Mr. Clark stated that as much as the Council would like to assist Mrs. Bugle, her problem is with the other people on the mete~' and her best solution would be to seek the assistance of an attorney. All Commissioners expressed pleasure at the presence of the Government Class from East High School taught by Mr. Barich, and also the presence of the Superintendent of Bremerton School District lOOC, Mr. Armin Jahr, and his Administrative AssiStant, Mr. Franko. The Council expressed happiness with the cooperation given them by the schools; and Mr. Jahr, in turn, thanked the Council and the City for its continued cooperation with the schools in showing the workings of City Government. Mr. Jarstad wished Mr. Jahr success in the coming school elections. Meeting adjourned. E. H. T. McGowan, City Clerk GLENN JARSTA~./~Mavor'~-~-'