HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/60 October 5, 1960
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was
held Wednesday October:5, 1960 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall with Mayor Domstad presiding. Present were Commissioner Clark, Commis-
sioner Schoneman, City Clerk McGowan, City Attorney Holland, City Engineer Fortman
and Water Superintendent Humble. Also present were representatives of press and
radio.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve minutes of regular meeting held
September 28, 1960 as written, carried,
Clerk stated this was time and place for opening bids for sleeves an~ tees for
the Water Department and that three bids had been received.
Notion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to open the bids, carried.
Clerk opened the bids and read from:
Z'acific Water Works Supply Co., certified check enclosed for $110.00, total 0id
$2,000.00.
Western Utilities Supply Co., certified check enclosed for $125.00, total bid
$2,052.52.
H.D. Fowler & Co., certified check for $105.00 enclosed, total bid $1,967.76,
and alternate bid for six 6" x 6't x 6" C.I. mechanical joint tees
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and ~r. Clark to refer the bids to committee for study,
carried.
Clerk presented claim voucher for $773.02 from Current Water Fund on the Cum.
Res. for Gen. Municipal Purposes Fund, for installing sprinklers and painting planters
at the City Hall during June & July 1960, labor, 246 hours, $585.V6, equipment $33.00,
material issues, ~154.26, total $773.02.
Mr. Clark stated the labor item was intended to be a contribution in connection
with Water Dept. quarters at the City Hall.
Motion by Mr. Clark that the labor item ~ eliminated so that in effect it would
be the Water Department's contribution to its own quarters in the City Hall.
Mr. Holland asked that action be postponed in order to give him an opportunity
to look into this problem.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Domstad to refer to the City Attorney, carried.
Clerk presented payroll voucher covering period endin~ Sept. 30, 1960, i~46,795.87,
audited by W.R. Vaa.
Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carried.
Clerk presented application for dancing license in cocktail lounge at the Palace
212 Pacific signed by W.D. E~dy; approved by Asst. Chief of Police Morken.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to approve the application, carried.
Clerk read lettez' dated Sept. 28, 1~60 to himself from American Municipal Assn.
invitini!: representation from the City to 3Vth annual A.M.A. Congress in New York City
Nov. ~6~30, 1960.
Clerk read letter to himself from Assn. of Wash. Cities, dated Sept. 29, 1960,
asking for data and pictures concerning beautification for possible publication in
Western City magazine.
After discussion Mayor asked that this be referred to him and he would ~et in
touch with Barry Branch, Chairman of the group. Mr. Schoneman commented ~ha~ his de-
partment is cooperating in a beautification program at Westgate entrance, Highway 21
and Adele.
Clerk read notice to property owners, prepared by City Engineer, ~nily J. Smith,
and Vernon A. & Alice A. Crosier, covering property at 1019 Naval Avenue, to make
sidewalk repairs. City Clerk is to serve ti~e notice.
Clerk read Resolution No. lll3 which finds the sidewalk repair to ~ necesaary,
gives details of service on the owners by the City Clerk, and sets hearing dates.
Motion by Mr. Schoneman an~ Mr. Clark to pass Resolution No. 1113, carried.
Clerk read Ordinance No. 2408, "An Ordinance approving and confirming the assess-
ments and assessment roll of Sidewalk Repair ~roject X-~(3), for the repair by con-
struction of sidewalks in the City of Bremerton under Resolution No. llO1 and 1102,
and levying and assessing the amounts thereof, according to benefits, against the sev-
eral lots, tracts and parcels of land and other property as shown on said roll; pro-
viding for the collection of said assessments an~ authorizing the issuance of sidewalk
project fund warrants to pay the cost and expense of said improvements."
Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to pass Ordinance No. 2408, carried unan-
imously.
Clerk presented claim for damages from Brian P. McGuire, 1914 Madrona Point Drive,
Bremerton for damages to his left front fender and hood caused when 0ity truck rolled
back into his car. Claim was filed October 5, 1960, and accident occurred Sept. 30,
1960. Mr. McGowan stated he would refer the claim to the insurance company. (Claim
totalled $33.28)
October 5, 1960 (Cch't)
Cle~'k read a signed request from Harry Lamberg, 1131 Shore Drive, asking that
remodeling permit be revoked to Mr. ~harles Reainier, 1143 Shore Drive, on the
grounds that his house is within inches of his adjoining property line.
Discussion of this request was held by ~Ir. Lamberg, Mr. Reanier and members of
the City Council. Mr. Reanier stated the property was being surveyed and results
should be available shortly and that he is quite sure there will be more room than
stated by Mr. Lamberg.
l~r. Clark advised the parties he felt ~heir problem was primarily a civil mat-
ter. It was also felt by the Commissioners and ~he City Attorney that until the
Ourvey was available not too much could ~ accomplished in the problem.
Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to pay all bills that are approved by a
majority of the Commissioners, carried.
Meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: City ~lerk