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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/59 October 14, 1959 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City df Bremerton, Washington, was held Wednesday, Octo~r 14, 1959~at lO:O0 ~'clock A.N. in the Conference Room of the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, with Nayor Domstad presiding. Present were Commissioner Clark, Commissidner ~heaton, City Clerk'NcGowan, City Attorney Holland, City Engineer Elton and Asst. City Engineer Garrison. Also present were represent- atives of press and radio. Notion by'Nr. Clark and Nr. Wheaton to approve minutes of regular meeting held October 7, 1959 as written, carried. Clerk stated this was date and place set for hearing on proposed formation of L.ID. for the improvement of Cascade Trail, from Trenton Avenue to Perry Avenue, and Vandalia Avenue, from Cascade Trail North to its termination, and several pro- tests have been received in writing. Clerk read letter of protest from James J. Vetch; letter from ~ildred I. Sax- ton; and one from Mr. and Nfs. W. St~mb~ugh; also, petition signed by Lloyd ~cDon- ald, 2311 'Cascade Trail and 78 others, proteeting against the creation of a L.I.D. There ~ere fourteen persons present and several spoke on the proposed improvement. Those entering the discussion were: 'Arthur D. Smith, Jr., 2~15 Cascade Trail, Paul Tem~on, ~42 Yew, Harry Klein, 2515 E. 22nd, R.H. Palmer, 26~4 Cascade Trail, Sam Kahn, 2629 Cascade Trail, Fred Larson, B108 Perry Avenue, ~r. and Nfs. James Vetch, 2104 Perry Avenue, ~r. Edgar ~cAbor, 26~0 Cascade Trail, and Jack Tracy, 2~06 Brashem Avenue. It appeared from the verbal statements Of those present that the majority wanted to modify the plans'to include~a sidewalk on the south side of Cas- cade Trail, Nipsic to Perry; and Nr. Elton explained the problem of not having suf- ficient right of way and cited additional costs which would arise if right of way ~as to be acquired. The petition was indefinite as to its purpose, as several stated they did not wish to oppose the improvement only have the plans modified while three persons stated they had intended to kill the improvement. There being a conflict of purpose over the petition the City Commissioners agreed the hearing should be reces- sed and a general meeting of the property owners be arranged by the City Engineer to find out ~hat the property owners wanted. Motion by ~r. Domstad and Nr. Clark to recess this hearing and directing'the City Engineer to set up an eveninc meeting with the property owners, carried. City Clerk read letter dated October ?, 1959 from American ~unicipal Assn., notifying the City Officials of the $6th annual A.~.A. Congress to be held in Den- ver, Colorado, November 29 - December 2, 1959; and inviting a representation from this City. Clerk read letter dated Oct. 13, 1959 to the City Council from Stan Garrison, Asst. City Engineer, recommending the Council grant the construction request of the Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. to construct an eight duct Transite Korduct along Sixth from Nontgomery to Bertha. Notion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to authorize the construction, carried. Clerk read letter dated Oct. 7, 19~9 to ~r. Elton, City Engineer, from J.D. Claypool, District Engineer for the Washington StAte Highway Commission, enclosing five copies of an agreement No. GC-569 relative to the improve,~ent of 6th Street in the oity of Bremerton, for the consideration and approval of the City. Clerk read the Agreement'which agreed to a participation by the State in the limited sum of $125,000.00. The agreement specified ~-inch Type I-1 Asphaltic Con- crete Pavement 44 feet wide, etc., and Mr. Elton stated the costs were calculated on l~" asphaltic pavement and he agreed ~' would make a better Job but if f~llowed it might shorten the amount of street which could be improved. It was felt by the Commissioners that the~ should not try to get the agreement amended at this time. City Attorney approved the agreement. Notion by Nr. ~heaton and ~r. Domstad to approve the agreement, carried. Clerk read letter to ~r. Wheaton from City Water Supt. Humble asking for auth- orization to install the following new water mains at the locations shown for esti- mated total of $1~,644.00, with work to be done by City forces: 570~ of 8" CIP a- long K from Bayview Drive to Bremerton Blvd.; 750' of 8" CIP along Bremerton Blvd. from K to Arsenal; 200~ of 8' CIP along Bremerton Blvd from 1st south to existing 6" line; 650 feet along 1st St. f~om Bremerton Blvd to National; 650' of 8" CIP a- long National from 1st to Burwell. Attached to the letter was notice for newspaper of the intended project. October 14, 1959 (Con't) Motion by'Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Clark to authorize the Water Department to go ahead, carried. ~erk ~ead letter dated Oct. ?, 1959 to Mr. Wheaton from Water Supt. Humble requesting authorization to make an offer of $1200.00 for purchase of the 31 foot lot located just south of the Water Dept. shop at 17th and Warren; land needed for additional parking and turn-around area and better access to the rear of the Water Dept. building. Motion by Mr.. Domstad and Mr. ~heaton to authorize the offer as requested, carried. Clerk read Resolution No. 1080, stating that the assessment roll for L.I.D. 281 has been filed with the City Clerk and setting hearing date at lO:O0 A.M. Nov- ember 18, 1959 and directing Clerk to give notice by publication apd~;m~ll. Motion by Mr. Wheaton anG Mr. Clark to pass Resolution No. 1080, carried. Clerk stated the large old Treasurer's safe isnot needed and recommended it be declared surplus and disposed of to the best interests of the City. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Wheaton to declare the safe surplus and authorize disposal, carried. Motion bY Mr. Domstad and Mr. Nheaton to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of She ~ommissioners, carried. C ~ommissioner Clark stated tha~ he and Miss Odden will beleaving after this meeting for Richland to attend the annual conference of the Municipal Officers Assn. for two days. Mayor Doms~ad stated~that he, Mr. Wheaton, Mr. McCowan and Mr. Vaa are going to at~en~ the Assn. of Wash. Legislative meeting at Port Townsend at 7:00 P.M. this Friday. Meeting adjourned. ~/~~ APPROVED: City Olehk Mayor