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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/61 ~.~arch 15, 1~61 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held at 10:00 o'clock A.M., Wednesday, March 15, 1961 in the Council Chambers, City Hall with ~ayor Domstad presiding. Present were Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Sehoneman, City Cler~ McGowan, City Attorney Holland, City Engineer Fortman and Water Supt. Homble. Also presen~ ~ere representatives of press and radio. ~otion by ~r. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve minu,~es of previous regular meet- lng hel~ March 8, 1~61 as written, carried. Clerk stated this was time and place for hearing on annexation petition covering navy yard and other area co~tigupus thereto and that n~o protests had been received. Mayor Domstad stated he had received a call from cmdr. Collins that Admiral Town- er of the Thirteenth Naval District had gone on rec rd~with a letter to the Burea~ with respect to annexation that the navy did not have any objection. Clerk read Ordinance No. ~°433, "An Ordinance accepting and incorporating into the corporate limits of the City of Bremen,ton certain lanai lying outside the limits of the City of Brer~erton and beini contiguous to the City of Bremerton and ~eclaring an emer- gency''. ~,~r. Clark stated the square miles of the city is materially increased by the ord- inance and certainly the annual income will substantially be increased. ~'Iotion by ~r. Clark and Mr. Domstad to pass Ordinance No. ~R$~, carried. ~ayor Domstad stated that he appreciated ~,{r. Clark's enthusiasm in getting this annexation on the road. ~?. Schoneman stated he believe~ Mr. Clark shonld receive credit for getting this action an~ that the city annexed the navy yard a lot sooner than if there had been some other course of action followed. i~r. Clark co~nented ~hat nothing is done by one person and everyone deserves cre- dit. ~,~r. Holland stated that at ~;he request of Comdr. Collins he had written an opin- ion t at the city would not have any jurisdiction within ~he confines of the navy yard; that the security of ~he navy yard has been assured and that it will have the same op- eration as prior to t e annexation. R~ayor ~mstad stated 5hat the ackntral yesterday expressed his appreciation of the letter written to him. Clerk presented notice of employment ~or Glenn F. Ziegler, Asst. ~ity Engineer, at ~530.00 per month, effective March 10, 1961. ~otion by Mr. Schoneman and ~r. Domstad to approve the employment, carried. Clerk read letter dated March 15, 1961 to the ~ayor and City Council from Andrew Pendergast, Secretary of the Park Commission, which stated the Park Commission on ~iarch 14th passed a motion recormnending that KBRO be permitted to erect a steel an- tenae on the wes~ side and abutting the center of the two existing reservoirs in Forest Ridge Park, subject to the approval of F.C.C. an~ conditions to be set forth by the Park Co~m~is sion. ~,ayor Domstad asked Linc. Perry to co.,inherit on the need for the park location and Mr. Perry gave a ~esume' of their plans. Mr. Schoneman stated he has inspected the site and it can't be used for anything else. ~otion by ;~Ir. Domstad an/i Mr. Clark to concur with the Park Board recommendation, carried. Mr. Perry also stated the Park Dept. would be paid for the site which would give revenue for the department. Clerk read letter, dated ~iarch 14, 1961 addressed to Ki~sap County Co~mmissior~ers and City Council from Robert J. Bryan, Chairman Kitsap County Republican Central Com- mittee which scared the recent annexation of part of the Shorewood Drive Precinct has made the boundaries for Bremerton Precinct No. 30 and the Shorewood Drive Precinct somewhat questionable and has also put some doubt opon the status of the Precinct Com- mitteemen of Bremerton Precinct No. 30 and the Shorewood Drive Precinct. I~r. Bryan's lette~ asked for prompt clar, ification of the permanent boundaries of these precincts. ayor Domstad asked Roy Holland to take up this matter° lerk presented Annexation Certificate I'or the Wash. State Census Board covering $horewood Drive and Madrona Point annexation. Mr. Clark suggested, after discussion, that a ruling be obtained on whether the Census Boar~ will accept the figure from the Navy Yard annexation certificate or whether the City will be permitted to submit figures as of April leto Motion by ~r. Domstad and Mr. Clark to approve the Annexation Certificate and au- thorize Mayor and Clerk to sign for the City, Carried. March 1~, 1~61 (Con't) Mr. Ronald R. Ross, Flag Project Chairman and Direcyor Bremerton Junlon Chamber of Commerce, presented a letter which City Clerk read. Clerk ~read letter dated March 15, 1961 to the City Council from Mr. Ross request- ing permission~from the City Council to attach pole holders to some of the parking meters ~ ~rder 'to' display our nation's flag on twelve legal holidays in the down- town ares. Ail holders and flags would be the property and responsibility of the Jun- ion Chamber and should not interfere in any way with normal usage of the meters. Mt. Ross stated that these clamp holders would be removed each. time after use. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mt. Clark that the City Council eonc~Zth~the applica- tion of Mr. Ross with the approval of the Traffic Departmsnt, carried. Clerk stated he had received application from Rainbow Grill, 49ZZ Kitsap Way, located in annexed area, for pinball location license and trade stimulant device lic- ense; that the applications are in the hands of the Chief of Police awaiting his approval. Mr. McGowan suggested these could be approved subject to approval of the Chief of Police. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mt. Clark to concur with the recommendation of Mr. Gowan in connection with the pinball and trade stimulant device license applications at the Rainbow Grill, carried. Co~nissioner Clark offered sinoers congratulations tb Mayor Oomstad for his s~¢- tess in winning the election for offioeof Mayor; also that he is mad at no one and stated he hoped everyone will lay down their war clubs now and move ahead in the com- munity. Mt. Clark also taanked those people who took time to write hisname in for the office of mayor. Commissioner Schone~an congratulated the Mayor for his successful campaign; also stated Mr. Clark should have an "A" for effort; also, Oelieves the Council is going to miss Mr. Clark. Mr. Schoneman stated he will give a welcome remiss Cullin who will be coming on the City Comnoil. Mr. Schoneman stated there is a triangular portion of land at Wheaten Way and Winfield Avenue that has been improved by the boy scouts and the beautification com- mittee and which belongs to Dr. Bender whose taxes have been increased as a result of the improvement. Dr. Bender has offered to give the property to the city and Mr. Schoneman reconm~ended acceptance by the City Council. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad to acce~ the triangular piece of proper- ty located at East 14th, Wheaten Way and Winfield Avenue, carried. City Attorney stated that it was the opinion of Dr. Campbell, the Attorney Gen- eral and himself that anyone residing in the Navy Yard at any area acquired 1959 or later is ele~ible to register, if meeting other qualifications than residence. City Attorney commented on two senate bills which appear to be in line for pas- sage which will increase the financial burden of the cities and that the cities are going to have t~ keep pressure on the legislature for tax help. These two bills con- cern pension benefits, etc., of policemen. Mr. Holland, also, pointed out that the City of Bremerton has tried to keep the police pension fund solvent but the State Ex- aminer has ~ecor~ended against help of the city to the pension.fund. Mr. Holland stated if the money contributed by the city werd put back in the general fund and the general fund would eventually be called upon to provide funds for the operation of the police pension fund. Mr. Holland said he was not sure about the firemen's pension fund financial obligations but most ~ties only taking one mill will have to take two ~ills. Mr. McGowan asked if the canvassing board can get together next Monday and sug- gested that he take care of the details as he did Last time. '"dyer Domstated he believed Monday would be all right and for the City Clark to go ahead as he did in the city primary. Mayor Domstad thanked Commissioner Clark ~'or his congratu~tions and thanked the people who worked and supported him. Mayor Domstad also remarked that nobody is mad at anybody over the election. Mr. McGowan congratulated the winning candidates and extended condolences to the losez~s. Mr. Clark stated he had overlooked congratulating Miss Cullin for her success- ful campaign and that he will do whatever he can to make the transition of the office as easy as possible. Mayor Comstad stated ~at Cap. Edwards of the S tare Legislatu~e had i.nformed him that the cities will be given some help beofre the session is over; also, that Dick Taylor from Mt. Vernon is in accord with our needs; and ~h~ ~[ayor also stated he had been to Ol~npia on two or three different weeks to try to tie them up on legisla- tion costing the cities additional funds but there appeared to be more pressure from the other side. Mayor Domstad announced that next Monday the daffodil princesses will be here in Bremerton and a day's program has been arranged, with a tour of the navy yard being included; t~at this day in Bremerton eac~ year is considered by theprincesses as a highlight of their reign. March 15, 1961 (Con't) by Mr. Domstad ano Mr. Schoneman to pay all bills that are approved by a y of the Commissioners, carried. Meeting adjourned. City ~lerk