HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/61 January 4, 1961
Regular meeting of t~e City ~ouncil of the Cit~ of Bremerton, Washington, was
held in the bouncil Chambers at the City Hall at 10:00 o~clock A.M., Wednesday, Jan-
uary 4, 1961 with Mayor Domstad presiding. Present were Commisssioner Clark , Com-
missioner Schoneman, 6ity Clerk McGowan, City Attorney Holland, City Engineer Fort-
man and City Water Supt. Humble. Also present were representatives of press and
radio.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve minutes of meeting held Dec-
ember 28, 1960 as written, carried.
Clerk stated this was time and place~r opening bids for puchase of one servl-
car motorcycle and theft one bid had been received.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to open the bid, carried.
Clerk opened the bid and read from Drager's Harley-Davidson Co., Seattle, cer-
tified check for 995.00 enclosed, one 1961 Harley-Davidson Servi-car, $1866.60, in-
cluding State Tax, less trade in of $275.80, net $1591.00.
Captain T.K, Phillips was present and recommended purchase of this motorcycle
and stated he was quite certain the C~mulative Reserve for Police Equipt. Fund had
sufficient money on hand to cover the cost.
Motion by ~Ir. Eomstad and Mr. Clark to award the bid to Drager's, carried.
Clerk presented nobices of employment for ~ichard Nogg, Playleader, Part-time,
~1.50 per hour, Park and Recreation; and Ervin H. Heath, Forester, Water Supply De-
partment at $500.00 per month.
No~ion by Nr. $choneman and ~r. Domstad ~o approve the employments, 'carried.
Clerk presented report of separation for Patrick Devitt, Donald Madltn, Gerald
Pierce, extra labor, Water Supply Dept.
No~ion by Nr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the separations, carried.
Clerk read notice of change in pay status for Harry Nieman and Edward Lee Yount,
pipemen helpers, Water Distribution at $2.25 per hour.
Notion by Mr. Schoneman and ~r. Cl~rk to approve the changes in pay, carried.
Clerk gave committee neport on study of recapping bids and recommended award to
Saindon's, which includes r pairs of ~ires.
Notion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Schoneman to award to Saindon's, carrled.
January 4, 1961 (Con't)~)
Clerk presented voucher for payroll for period ended Dec. 31, 1960, $45,840.64,
audited by W.R. Vaa and approved by Austin M. Clark.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Domstad to approve the payroll voucher, carried.
Clerk read letter Dated Dec~ 30, 1960 to Mayor Domstad from J.F. McAvenia, Jr.
C.O. USS Richard B. Anderson, expressing appreciation for the fine manner in which the
City has accepted the officers and crew of his ship; commending the Mayor for his per-
sonal efforts and for cooperation in UGN Drive and performing as St. Nick.
Attached to the letter was a certificate and booster card from the officers and
men of the Ship. Mayor Domstad commented that the ship's personnel donated $500.00
to UGN and gave a Christmas party for about 70 orphans; that he enjoyed .this type of
activity and planned to continue serving in this way.
Nation by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to pay all bills that are approved by a maj-
ority of the Commissioners, carried.
Mr. Clark stated that although~this meeting appeared to be rather brief, it did
include something of a new frontier, the Water Dept. forestry management program;
that this should be recognized at this time and perhaps Mr. Schoneman may have some-
thing further to comment on it.
Mr. Schoneman commented on ~the progress being made in formation of committee to
study and recommend a proposed plumbing code.
Mr. Paddison commenting on recent failure of Park Improvement Bond issue to ob-
tain the approval of the voters stated he did not feel the Golden Age Center being
proposed was for the benefit of all the senior citizens.
Meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayor