HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/61 october 11, 1961
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was
held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 A.M., October ll, 1961 with
Mayor Domstad presiding. Present were Commissioner Cullin, Commissioner Schoneman,
City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. Also present were Water Superin-
tendent Humble, Civil Service Examiner Southerland, City Engineer Fortman and re-
presentatives of the radio and press.
Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Schoneman the minutes of the regular Council meet-
ing of October 4th and the Statutory minutes of October 2nd and 5rd be approved as
written, carried.
City Clerk announced it was the time and place for the hearing on L.I.D. 285
for the improvement of Lafayette Avenue and Stevens Drive by the construction of
sanitary sewers and app~rtenances. No written protests were received and no one
from the district appeared for the hearing.
City Clerk read Ordinance No. 2467, An Ordinance adopting and confirming the
assessment roll for L.I.D. 285 providing for the improvement of Lafayette Avenue and
· Stevens Drive by the installation of sanitary sewer, sewage lift station and appurt-
enances.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Miss Cullin Ordinance No. 248? be approved for pass-
age, carried.
City Clerk read a notice of transfer for ZonCunningham to the Traffic Mainten-
ance DePt. at $584.00 per month effective October 9th, 1961.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin the transfer of employment be approved,
carried.
City Clerk read a request in the form of a memo to Commissioner Schoneamn from
Water Supt. Humble for the Water Dept. to im tall water mains on Rickey Road and al-
so a hydrant at an estimated cost of $5,519.00.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad authorization be given the Water Dept.
and the City Clerk~ publish the notice of estimate of cost of public work, carried.
City Clerk requested the Mayor's signature on the annexation certificate cover-
ing the Rickey Road area. This area has six dwelling units.
City Clerk reported that the Street and Water Depts. have some surplus property
and they have made a deal whereby the Street Dept. will blacktop a parking lot at
the Water Shop and give the Water Dept. one gasometer in exchange for one wheel ditch-
er in the Water Dept.
City Clerk requested that these items be declared surplus so this exchange can
be accomplished.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Miss Cullin the gasometer and wheel ditcher be de-
clared surplus and authorize the City Clerk to dispose of them to the best interests
of the City, carried.
City Clerk read Resolution No. ll40, a Resolution retaining Preston, Thorgrim-
son, Horowitz, Starin & Ellis, for certain services in connection with the author-
ization, issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the City.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin Resolution No. ll40 be approved carried
as follows: Mr. Domstad, yes; Miss Cullin, yes; Mr. Schoneman, yes.
City Clerk read proposed ordinance, first reading, An Ordinance providing for
the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the city in the principal sum
of $150,000.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin. the ordinance be approved on first read-
ing, carried.
City Clerk read a letter from William R. Garland requesting the requirements
of the Fire and Bldg. Code be waived on the building located at ~2l Washington. The
waiver would allow installation of two openings on the North side with metal-clad
wood doors instead of special automatic clesing fireproof doors.
Mr. Schoneman stated this letter will be referred to the B~ilding Department
for consideration.
City Clerk read a letter from John Riley addressed to Commissioner Schoneman re-
questing a hook-up to city water in the area of the Old Belfair Highway.
Commissioner Schoneman reported that this qequest has been considered and if Mr.
Riley will install a treatment s~fstem according to the Health Dept. specifications
the City will furnish the water to this property.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Miss Cullin the request be granted if the treatment
system is installed, carried.
City Clerk read a letter from Richard J. Daley, Mayor of~icago, to which was
attached an editorial report from the Worl Press showing that people in free count-
ries have found great cause for hope of peace as set ~orth by President Kennedy's
program.
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City Clerk read a letter from Richard Andrews, Northwestern Panel Display Com-
pany applying for permission to install Weathermaster litter containers at places
approved by the City. The containers would have local and regional business adver-
tising on them. Mr. Andrews attended the meeting and wanted to advise the Council
all advertising would be local except for some advertising of suppliers, distrib-
utors, bread companies and in no way would draw business from the City. There are
35 containers in the City and Mr. Andrews felt they would all be replaced within 30
to 60 days.
Mr. Domstad requested the City Attorney to give an opinion on the legality of
advertising on the street.
City Clerk read a letter from Ben H. Bledsoe requesting he be relieved of his
duties as a City Civil Service Commissioner.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin Mr. Bledwoe be commended for his conscien-
tious and fair way he has handled all matters, carried.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Schoneman Mr. William Dane be appointed to fill
the vacancy of Mr. Bledsoe, carried.
City Clerk read a letter addressed to Mayor Domstad from Kenneth O'Donnell,
Special Assistant to President Kennedy that the President will not be able to visit
Bremerton when he Comes out to Washington in November due to his limited schedule.
Mr. Schoneman reported that the work being done on Sheridan Road will be com-
pleted this week.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin the bills be paid if allowed by.a maj-
ority of the Commissioners, carried.
Mr. Domstad and Mr. Fortman will be attending the 1961 Public Works Convention
in Spokane this Thursday and Friday~in Spokane, Washington.
Meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: ...... Ci~ty Clerk