HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/65 Nov-ember 24, 1965
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Brem~rton, Washington, was held
in the Co: ncil Chambersof the City Hail at 10:O0 A.M. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday
November %~4, 1965, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present w~r~ th~ follo~ng:
Co~m~issioners C!~rk and Schon~man, City Attorney Fish,r, City Clerk McGee, Fir~ Chi~f
Tillett, Water Superintendent H~bl~, City Engin,~r M~bus, Traffic Captain Ingr~ Police
Chief Plouf, and representatives of th~ press and radio.
M~ting was aa!2ed to order by Mayor Jarstad and th~ invocation was given by T. J.
Bak~r~ Pa~tor~ th~ Ebenezer Church.
City Cl~rk r~ad th~ m~nut~s of th~ last m~ting an~ they wer~ approvad as ~nd~d
an~ corrected.
City C] ~rk announced it was th~ tim~ and p~ c~ set for op~ning bi~s for offio~
macbin~--ow~rhaul and maint~nanc~ for th~ y~ar 195~ and ~hat only on~ bid had
received.
Motion by ~r. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to hav~ the City Cl~rk open th~ bid, carried
u~ ar~ imo u s ~ y.
City Cl~rk opened th~ bid ~ich was from Tri-Co~ty Type~'~it~r Company, Cashier's
Check in th~ ~ount of ~65.54. Th~ bid covered various office machines on a ~it p~ce
basis and th~ rea~ing of th~m was waived.
~,,[otlon by ~r. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the bid be r~f~rred to a co~Itt~e consisting
th~ City Clerk, th~ City Auditor~ and th~ Assistant Purchasing Agent for study and
r~oo~endation of award, carried ~anlmously.
City Cl~rk reported that th~ Co~itt~ to whom th~ Water and S~w~r Rev~nu~ Bond
bids were r~f~rred r~co~ends th~ award fo~ ~775~000 Water and S~w~r R~venue Bonds bid
to M~:,rshall and M,y~r Company and Associates, th~ low bidder, with an eff~ctiv~ rate
3.9647, after correction of s~:~m~ computation ~rrors which w~r~ discovered on th~ir origtna
effective rate of
Noven~er ~$] 1965 Cch't)
In discussion, Mr. Clark stated the effective rate is ~ ightly higher than hoped
for, but in consideration of the current market, it is actually what was expected.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Y~r. Schoneman the award for this bid for $V75,000 Water
and Sewer Revenue Bond Issue be awarded, according to the recommendations of the
Committee, to Marshalland Meyer Co. and Associates Francis I. DuPont and Co., and
J. N. Pain and Company, Inc., carried unanimously.
City Clerk read a change of pay for Norman Herbert Houston, Jr. Supervisor,
Recreation Centers, from $436.00 to $454.00 effective December l, 1965 Civil Service
Eligible.
Moti.~n b Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the change of pay be approved, carried
~manimously.
City Clerk had easements from Arthur E. Knutsom and Claire M. Knutson, Sarah
E. Pascavage, and Thelma Davison for water main'and drain line to the Reservoir being
c~ns tructed.
Notion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad the easementsbe approved and recorded subje,
to review by the City Attorney as to form, carried unanimously.
City Clerk had a statement of canvass from the Kitsap County Auditor for votes
cast in the election of November 2, l~65,~in which the City had a proposition designated
as Proposition No. 2.
City Clerk read s~memo signed by E. G? Humble, dated November 18, 1965, requesting
authorization for the Water Department to extend an 8" main approximately 1Z20 feet
north from the new pump line from Well No. 8 to Reservoir No. 18 by. City forces.
The extension w uld be located along the Eastern boundary of the City owned property
along a loc~tion expecte~ to become a road in the Future. It would extend north to
reach an area of about 88 acres which is now being sub-divided in three plats including
over 200 lots. The estimated cost is $5800, most of which will be recovered in front
foot charges as service taps are made along the line.
Motion by Mr. $c~onemsn and Mr. Clark to grant the authorization to install the
line ~th city forces and direct the City Clenk to publish the notice in the newspaper,
carried unanimously.
In the discussion, Mr. Jarstad complimented the Water Department on their positive
action in going ahead and offering the availability of water to these plats that are
developing out there and looking forward to the developments in the future.
City Clerk read a letter signed by R. W. Kerslake, District Engineer, State Dept.
of ~[ighways, dated November 1~, 1965, regaring Gold Mountain Radio Re~ay Station-
Bre~erton Vicinity, District S and requesting permission to install radio antennas on
the "Blue Hill" rangefinder tower. Accompanying the letter was a copy of a letter
of permission from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
~otion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to grant the request of the State Highway
Department and the City Attorney be auth~rized to prepare an easement for the loc~tion
as designated, carried unanimously.
In the ~iscussion, Mr. Jarstad stated that the probable length of the easem~t
will be from five to ten years.
City Clerk read a letter dated N~ ember ~, 1988~ signed by John E. Plouf, Chief
of Police, r~questing an emergency budget aopropriation of $180 in Mainten~ce and
O£~ration of the Traffic Radio Maintenance Budget for r pair parts and s~ppl~esfor the
balance of the budget year 1965~
~oti~n by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad that authorization be given for an emergency
appropriation if, after ~t~dy, it is deemed necessary and also if emergency
appropriations are necessary in othor budgets, to authorize all of them with one
ordinance, carried unant ously.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills that are approved by a
majority of the Co~issioners~ carried unanimously.
Commissioner Cl~rk reported on the first meeting of the G~ernor~s Urban Affairs
Committee held November ~rd. Emphasis was placed on looking ahead to the time when 90%
of ~e State's population will be living in urban areas, and the drive for cities to
get 1/10 of the existing sales tax. Mr. Clark further re~orted that a good deal of
attention was ~iven to the fact that because oP the failure of States to recognize the
local gow~rnments, it has been the practice for cities to turn to Federal Government
for aid.
In ~efense of the City with reference to the contributions to the Planning
Commission, Mr. Clark started the City has met its obligations to the Commission and state
his resentment with the inference of Mr. Lifvendahl that the City has not met its
responsibilities and conm~ittments to the commission.
Mr. Schoneman was in agreement with Mr. Clark,s statements in ~at the City's
obligations have ~een met.
Nr. Schoneman report.~d that the W ter Department resi~onded to a main break on
Novemb~r ~ at 7:00 P.M. at 8th and Bertha. It was repaired ~n a matter of hours
on~ r~ady for operation.
(November 23, 1965 ConTt)
Mr. Schoneman re.~orted he, Mr. Kerslake, and City Engineer Mebus reviewed the highway
problems throughout the city. At the intersection of Kitsap Way and National Avenue~ the
state will undertake to provide a storage lane for left turn traffic. Work will not be
b~gun, however, until April because of weather conditions.
Mr. Schwa. haman reported improvement of the intersection of Wheaten Way and Cherry to
allow ambulances approaching the hospital to make an easier turn.
Mr. Schoneman reported the City is requesting a reallocation of the $20,000 approp~a~
by the State to pave Callow Avenue from Farragut to Sixth Street to rather be used on
V~eaton Way between Sheridan Road and Sylvan Way. The remaining ~o~t would be used
for the resurfacing of Fabric Avenue from Burwell to First Street. The r~location reques
is being made because it will be more desirable to widen Callow ~venue rather than repave
In answer to a question from the City Clerk, Mr. Schoneman stated that $200 for two
deeds from property owners at the intersection of Callahs. n and Wheaten Way wouM be paid
by t he State.
~r. Schonem~ reporte8 the Central School Parking Lot is now available for parking
for th~ Chris,as Shoppers and up to ~0 spaces ar~ available.
Thc follov~_ng is a s~a~ of the work to date on the Ostrich Boy-Oyster Bay S~wer
Project: (As reported by Resident Engineer Jo~ A. Peabo~y)
P~p Station No. 18 Del Guzzi, Inc.
November ~, 1980 Start'~d carpenters building fo~ work
November 9, 19~8 Reviewing of plans by Resident Eng~noer, John A. Peabody
N~w~mbor lO~ 19~8 L~rry Dole (P~oject Ngr. for contractor) has crew of six carpenters, one
foreman building fo~s forp~p station house
November !l, 19G~ Contractor start 0 excavation operations on site
November l~, 19~ Excavation slow--material appears to b~ cemente8 gray,el
~ov~mber 15, 1965 Crane crew spenv considerable t.lme breaking up heavy c-ncrete r~tain-
ing wall which lays on line of Ptm~p House site
Now-~mber 16, 1965 Excavating c,?~w stopped ~:cavating--chanced rig J~g t~ a pile hammer
for driving piles to support bank adjoining p~m~p h~use
Nov~mb~r 17, 1965 The contractor finished drfv ng the retain:~ng wall sheet piles; car-
penter crew startled framing wales for the coffer ~am
l'~ovmuber 18, t96~ Change~] clam shell bucks-~.~r. Cook visited operati ns wit~ Peabody
~ovamo~:r lt~, lt65 Chang ~d the bucket on the crane to a c~racli~:e--failed to improve
dig[ling any
~'~ve~ber 2f~, 1965 Ail wo~ at a standstill.--waiting for hydraulic :ce
f]ovemb, r 23, 196~ One crane and three men clearing at pinup Sta No. I5"mthere should
be no more delays on excavation.
P~P STI~TION NO. 15, Del Guzzi, Inc.
Jk~r~me~r 22, 1965 Crane on the job and thr,e m~n clearing at pump station
November 23, 1965 O~..an~ on the job and throe men workin[~ clearing lar6e boulders from aroa.
SCHEDULE A-SEWERS, W. J. Sc~md~, and Sons, Inc.
Noven~ber 15, 1965 DTr. Schade showed ~p on the job--crew putting the hoe boom on shovel
l~ovemb~::r 16, 1965 Crew consisted of one cat skinner, one tree feller, two laborers and
foreman-li~ht clearin~ compl,ted.
~ova~bar ].7, 1965 Cna small bulldozer clearing right ,f way on 24" and 18" line
i~]~:w~.mb:r 1S, 1965 ~r. Cook viewed clearing ~ne by bulldozer
~ove~b~r ].9, 1965 ~,~r. Cook wiewed the project at lower end in particular this section is
th~ start'rig area which c~ntractor Schade will co~ance work.
N~vemb~r 2~, 1~)65 Schade com~enced laying 24" concret~ pipe
;,ir. Jarsta~ report d t~ze cotmtencement of the basketball recreation leagues for
t~-~ s fr~!l to be?~n at the Sh~ridan Park ~-~masi~a. I,~r. Jarstad furt~ier s~:s:ted the basket-
ball !~m(:u,'s are coJng to c ntribute monies to provide a much-needed scoreboard for the
On b~half of all Co~ission~rs, t¥Ir. Jarst:~d ap?ealed to the citizens of Bremerton
end Kid:sap County to halt the apparent disre~ard for the lives of the people on the
h~ghways. .an accelerated traffic l~:w ~nforcement ~ro~[ram is under way for t e ar~a and
r,,.~!~r sa ~ty check-ups on automob_[les are a must. Caut:~on and safety must be exxereised
?or t]~is h~:l~day season.
i~'a~. t(eihn approached the Co~mcil and raised t~e qu~sti.~n concerning the Wischhoefer
rezonin~[,: wo~dering whether t~.e q~estMn would a~[a~n c..me b~fore the Pla~ing Co~ission
for consideration. Mr. Jarstac] referred to a motion of the Council at its previous meet-
ing wl~re the Council recoz~uended the Planning Commission resmne stuc~ of the issue,
)topet'ully within sev~n ~ays. It is not known by the Ca.~cil, however, wh~ther the Plann-
ir:g 0o~nission has resched~led a special meeting.
?dr. Clark pointed out that the ?~blic hearing of the Con~ission has been held, but
irr~.,,sp,~ctive ~f wh~.t the r s its may be of that hearini:, the decision can be appealed to
the City Oounci]. and before any laws w uld be passed, another public hearing woul~ be
held ~,-the Council.
Police Chief Plouf approached th~ Co~cil and stated it ~s for the benefit of ~very-
o~c. co~c~rn~d t~at the accelerated l~w enforcement program is boing initiated in Brain-
heeting ad j~.urn~d.
~~ ~. _ ~. H. T. ~IcG~wan, City Clerk