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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/61 May 5, 1961 Regular meeting of theCity Council of the Gity of Bremerton, Washington, was held on Wednesday, May 3, 1981 at lO:O0 o'clock A.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall with Mayor Domstad presiding. Present were Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan, City Attorney Holland and City Engineer Fortman and City Water Supt. Humble. Also present were representatives of press and radio. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve minutes of regular Council meeting held April 26,' 1961 and Special meeting held May 2, 1961 as written, carried. Mr. McGowan stated that only one bid was received for the surplus scroll saws .and one bid was received for the surplus sickle bar; that he had checked with each department concerned and it was felt that tho bids were fair. Mr. McGowan recommend- ed award on each bid. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mt. Clark to award the bids, carried. Clerk presented notices of employment for Dennis H. Funke, serviceman and store- keeper, City Garage at $2.04 per hour, effective May 3, 1961 and Rodney D. Jacobs, Rodman and Chainman, extra labor, at $2.12 per hour, effective May 8, 1961 in the Engineering Department. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad to approve the employments, carried. Clerk read changes in pay status for William E. Lively from Motor Patrolman to Patrolman from $454.40 to $448.40, effective April 16, 1961 and for Herman Schumann, Patrolman to Motor Patrolman, $443.40 to $449.40 effective April 16, 1961, both in the Police Department. Notion by Mr. Domstad and ~r. Clark to approve the changes ~n pay, carried. Clerk presented applications for transfer of licenses at the Rendezvous Tavern: two amusement devices and a "For Hire" music license; approved by Chief Morken. Loc- ation of Tavern~ 218 1st St; application signed by B.K~ Sparks. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the applications, carried. Payroll voucher was presented by the Clerk for period ended April 30, 1961, $46,672.13, audited by W.R. Vaa, approved by Austin M. Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carried. Clerk presented general claim voucher from North Kitsap Gravel & Asphalt, Pro- ject X-24, 6th Street Reconstruction Fund, Estimate No. 2, net due $21,037.68; ap- proved by W.L. Fortman, City Engineer and audited by W.R. Vaa. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad to approve the voucher, carried. May 3, ~961(CON'T) Clerk presented Warranty Deed from HelenS. Tierney to the City cove~ng a strip of land 15 feet wide located in alley area between 15th and 14th. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Domstad to accept the deed, carried. Clerk read letter dated May l, 1961 to theCity from Marion Garland, Attorney for Blanche and Arthur W. Larson, owners, il02-1108 6th Street, complaining of high curb ~hich prohibits access to the property by truck, said propertybeing formerly acces- Sible by truck, said property ~eing formerly accessible due to 4" rounded curb. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad that the letter be directed to the City Attorney for study, carried. Clerk read letter dated April 26, 1961 to the Mayor and City Council from Sam Boddy, Jr., Acting ~irector, Dept of Commerce and Economic Development, which calls attention to recent State Legislation, S.B. 16, Chapt. 282, which requires that a review board be established to analyze all major annexation proposals as to thei~ suitability based upon governmental service needs, ability of municipality to provide the services and upon sound planning and~velopment ciritera; membership on the board, Mayor, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Director of the State Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development, Chairman of the School Board in the area to be an- nexed, and a resident property owner in the area. The law becomes effective June 8~ 1961 and the Department asked for advance suggestions and recommendations in order for efforts of the review board to be most effective and beneficial. Mr. Clark observed this board could be used in large annexation areas in the event the City felt it should be annexed~. Mayor Domstad stated that in recognizing the letter it be directed to the Coun- cilmen who will check on this. Clerk read letter to'the City Commissioners, dated ~pril 26, 1961 from Terence hanley which stated the Commissioners of the Port of Bremerton are presently consid- ering the ~possibility of developing, in whole or in part, tidelands located at the extreme western end of Sinclair Inlet for the purpose of an industrial development; that the matter is in a tentative stage and no firm plans have as yet been made; that the city and Kitsap County jointly own certain tidelands; that pending the com- pletion of the title company's report and before funds are expended to determine the engineering feasibility of development, he has Seen instructed to ascertain the city's requirements for the acquisition of sufficient rights to develope this area. The letter asked that the commissioners advise Mr. Hanley as to the circumstances if any, under which you would be willing to transfer to the District the City's in- terest in the jointly held lands in the Gorst area; that the Commission next meets on Tuesday, May 9, 1961 and would like to have some expression of the City's feelings on this matter by that time. Mayor Domstad suggested that'the Council will have to table this matter at this time and will have to get together with the County Commissioners because it is joint property. Commissioner Clark suggested that the Port Commission is to be commended for their action and interest throughout the Community as well as there, and recommended some expression on the .City Council's part that subject to getting together with the County Commissioners that we would be in favor of turning over to the Port Commis- sion upon evidence of their intent to develop the property. Mayor Domstad agreed that the City Council should probably recognize and answer the letter and stated t~'~at either the City Clerk or the Mayor will answer the letter. Clerk stated he had received a bulletin and card from the ~ssn. of Wash. Cities which asked that two officials be designated as the two official voting delegates at the Statewide Annual Convention. Mayor Domstad stated that Miss Cullin will be here at that time and this matter will be decided in a week or so. Clerk presented annexation certificate in connection with two recent annexations covered under Ordinances 2439 and 2440 and asked that ohe Council approve it for sig- natures of Mayor and attest by City Clerk. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Domstad to approve the Annexation Certificate and ap- prove signing by Mayor and City Clerk for the City, carried. Mayor Domstad stated this is "Law Day" at City Hall and introduced the Chairman, Helen Graham Greear. Mrs. Greear spoke briefly on this special occasion and the in- troduced as the speaker Attorney Ray Greenwood. Mt. Greenwood gave an immensely in- teresting speech and received a warm round of applause at its conclusion. Clerk read Resolution No. ll30, expressing the City Council's appreciation on the occasion of the Chamber of Commerce's 54th anniversary for coop~ation and sup- port down through the years, and wishes for it a future that will eqaal or e~cell the records of its glorious past. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to passResolution No. ll30, carried. Clerk read Resolution No. ll31 ~stablishing certain policies concerning the use of Park and Recreation lands in the City. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Schoneman to pass Resolution No. ll31, carried. May 3, 1961(Con't) Clerk read Ordinance No. 2441, "An Ordinance relating to perpetual care by the City of Bremerton in the Ivy Green Cemetery and amending Sections 2,3,4 and 5, of Ordinance nO. 804. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 2441, carried. Clerk read an ordinance, first reading, "An Ordinance relating to the preser- vation of public morality, peace, safety and good order of the City of Bremerton and amending Section 27 of Ordinance No. 325." Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried. Clerk read an ordinance, first reading, 'tan Ordinance regulating the sale and production of milk and milk products and amending Items ~r and 23r of Section ? of Ordinance No. 1495." Mr. Bob Kennedy of Kitsap Dairy spoke on the need for this ordinance, stating it would place local dairies in Classification No. i which would allow them to bid on government milk business. Notion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the ordinance on first read- ing, carried. Clerk presented proposed lease between City and Irma C. Mitchell. Clerk stated that represented a re-lease except the legal description has been ~hanged; that the lease of for $30.00 per year on half of the area originally leased. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad to approve the lease and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. Commissioner Clark stated in reference to the appeal of Austin Cain for a taxi driver's permit 5hat he understood Mr. Cain had gone to ~laska to work but Mr. Clark stated after eading .the ordinance on this subject he believed that Mr. Cain was entitled to a permit and Mr. Clark stated he did not believe the case should be left looking like Mr. Cain was guilty enough to be denied a license. Mr. Clark stated he believed the man's record should be cleared and the Council should either quash and destroy any record of his application or confirm his application for lic- ense. Discussion followed this statement and Mayor Domstad stated that he concurred in quashing this and take it ~f the record. Chief Morken stated this would be done. Motion by Mr. Domstad to concur that the record of Austin Cain be aquelched. Mr. Schoneman stated he feld that his record should be remove~ completely as fa? aa ask- ing for this license. Motion seconded by Mr. Schoneman and carried. Commissioner Schoneman stated the city has received authorization from the state aid engineer and the city will continue its Sixth Street widening between Pacific and'Washington. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad that the North Kitsap Gravel and Asphalt Company be awarded the second or alternate bid, carried. Mr. Holland stated he would not be present at the next Council meeting as he would be in Tacoma with the firefighters attending a meeting on the new pension law which will probably take all day. Asst. Fire Chief Gardner stated that the Fire Chief, Ted Tillett, will be under- going a sinus operation tomorrow in Seattle; that he has a mucous block over his right eye and it is not known at this time how long he will be absent from the de- partment. Sena2or Francis Morgan was present and s tared ~e appreciated Attorney Ray Green- wood,s remarks, especially with respect for the legislative process which is quite important. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to pay all bills that are approved by a maj- ority of the Commissioners, carried. Meeting adjourned. ~/~~L~ APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor