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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/58 July 16, 1958 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held Wednesday, July 16, 1958 at 10:00 A.M., in the Mayor's Office, City Hall with Mayor Domstad presiding. Present were CommissionerClark, Commissioner Wheaten, City Clerk McGowan, City Attorney Holland, City Engineer Elton and WaterSuperintendent Casad. Also preseht were representatives of press and radio. Notion by Mr. Wheaten and Nr. Clark to approve minutes of last regular meeting held July 16, ,1958 as written, carried. Clerk stated this was time and place for opening bids for sale of Sheridan Park Fire Station and property and that four bids had been received. Notion by Nr. Domstad and Mr. Wehaton to open the bids, carried. Clerk opened the bids and read from: Glynn T. Price, $21,050.00 ~nd Manager's Check for $500.00 enclosed. R.L. Lursen, $15,g00.00 and Cashier's Check for $500.00 enclosed. Paul O.David, Bank money order for $500.00 and bid of $22,600.00. John B. Verhelst, $21,600.00 and managers check for $500.00 enclosed. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to refer the bids to the Committee of the Whole, Purchasing Agent, Fire Chief and City Engineer and anyone else needed, car- ried. Clerk stated the Police Dept. wanted to sell three used police cars, two Chev- rolets and one Ford and asked for authorization. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaten to authorize the City Clerk to aall these police cars, carried. Clerk presented application for location license to install Bo~ler at Alibi Tavern, 602 4th Street, signed by Dave Olsen. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to approve the license, carried. Clerk read claim for damages filed by Mrs. Edith Gayle, 3421 30th Ave. S.W., Seattle, for total of $90.00 from injuries alleged to have occurred from a fall in a meter box because the cover was misplaced. Mr. McGowan stated he had notified the insurance company. Clerk passed over to the Commissioners for signatures a calim voucher from Kerr Motors f~r $6,189.46 for the three new Fo~ds delivered to the PoliceDept., under con- tract and audited by W.R. Vaa. Clerk read statement dated July 8, 1958 from Tayldr and Bruckart, Inc., approv- ed by C.C. Casad, Water Supt., covering stumpage for short log and pulpwood produc- tion month of June and through July 2, 1958 showing the City received $1,560.20 aa its share. Clerk stated he also had the City's evidence of an agreement between Taylor and Bruckart and people to whom he sold the two piling log rafts, as the contract pro- vides the City should have a copy of the contract. Clerk read letter dated July 9, 1958 from City Engineer Elton to City Council requesting that the monies deposited in the Public Works Revolving Fund by the pro- perty owners along Baymont Place be refunded due to failure of some of the parties to place their money on deposit. Letter set forth the names and amounts for refund as follows: Chester W. Easton $357.14, Clyde E. Hayes, $357.15, Hereward D. Thomp- son, ,~357.14, Edward J. Nunns, $357.14, Frank Rosendale'$238.10 and Wm. E. Farrell $119.0~. ~otion by Mr. Wheaten and ~r. Clar~ to approve refund of the money as recommend- ed the Engineer, carried. Clerk read Ordinance No. 2285, second reading, "An Ordinance vacating a portion of Chester Avenue, North of 18th Street." Motion by Mr. Wheaten and Mr. Clark to pass Ordinance No. 2285 carried as fol- lows: Mr. Domstad, Yes. Mr. Clark, Yes. Mr. Wheaten, Yes. Mr. Jack T~acy appeared before the Council, stated he was the Vice-President of Bremerton Chamber of Commerce and was talking for one of his committees, Road and Bridge, as to what the City ~nows about the delay in constructing a ramp t9 Warren July 16, 1958 (Cch't) Avenue from the Naval Shipyard and What the tentative schedule might be; also, asked if there was anything the Chamber might do to help sp~ed it up. Mr. ~heaton stated there was no real ~greement by which the Navy Yard might set this up but it is on the plans in the Yard, however, money cut-bac~ has slowed things down but he has been assured that this is a top priority when they go ahead with D~y- dock No. 5. Mr. %~/qeaton suggested the Chamber might talk to the new Commander, Admin- al Snyder. Clerk read letter dated July 14, 1958 to Commissioner Clark from Housing and Home Finance Agency, Seattle, enclosing agreement for Public Works Plan Preparation for Reconstruction of City Hall. Clerk then read the Agreement. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. W"neaton to accept and approve of the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk tc sign for the City, carried. Clerk read Agreement for Architect Services, between City and B. Dudley Stuart, for reconstruction and remodelling existing City Hall and a~Joining building. Mr. Clark explained this is a standard form ~fram~hitectural service agreement and has been modified to suit the circu~nstances here in Bremerton; and the agree- ment has ~oeen reviewed by the City Attorney and the Committee of the Whole. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Wheaton to accept and approve the agreement, car- ried. Mayor Domstad Stated the term of office on the City of Bremerton Housing Auth- ority Commission of Mr. Sam Morrison is about to expire and that he is willing to serve as a commissioner further. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to re-appoint Mr. Sam Morrison to the Bremerton Housing Authority Commission, carried. City Attorney stated it was possible that a settlement might not be reached in securing a portio~ of Clare Avenue from the two property owners and because it is necessary ~very soon to be scheduled for the calendar of the Fall Jury Term he suggest- ed passing an ordinance directing condemnation proceedings be instituted. Mr. Holland made it clear this does not mean settlement may not ~e reached be- fore the jury term but merely sets up the machinery so that condemnation can be heard if necessary. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to go ahead as suggested by the City At- torney, carried. Clerk read Ordinance No. 2286, "An Ordinance declaring the need for the condem- nation of certain real property in the City of Bremerton for street purposes, direct- ing condemnation of said property and payment of Just compensation therefor, and de- claring an emergency." Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to pass Ordinance No. 2286, carried as follows: Mr. Domstad, Yes. Mr. Clark, Yes. Mr. Wheaton, Yes. Clerk read letter dated July lC, 1958 to the Mayor from George M. Haskett, the Adjutant General, Washington National Guard, thanking the Mayor lot having a recog- nition night called "appreciation night" for the local guard, the 41st Reconnaissance Company, on July 16, 1958, and stating he was sorry he could not attend as he would be in Wash. D.C. on that date. Mr. Wheaton requested authorization to have the Federal Pipe and Tank Company of Seattle repair the No. 14 Water Tank. He stated there was no way to tell in advance just exactly how much this woul~ cost but it might run over $800.00. Mr. Holland advised the Council that a motion would be satisfactory. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Wheaton to approve having Federal Pipe and Tank Com- pany repair No. 14 Wa~er Tank, carried. Mr. William Paddison, 704 12th reviewed the case of Police Patrolman Don Corey, who has been working part time on the Port Orchard Police Department, and recommended theft he vacate either one or the other Job. Moron by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Clark to pay all bills that are approved by a maj- ority of the Commissioners, carried. Meeting adjourned. ~_~CC ~t~/y~ APPROVED: Mayor