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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/56 February 15, 1956 The regular meeting of the City Council of the Ciby of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Office of the Mayor, City Hall, at lO:O0 A.M., February 15, 1956. In the absence of Mayor Domstad Commissioner Cullin presided, with Commissioner Wheaton and City Clerk McGowan and Assistant Attorney Oluf Johnsen in the absence of City Attorney Holland. Representatives of the press and radio and interested bidders were also present. February 15, 1956 (Con't) Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the minutes as written be approved carried. The City Clerk announced the receipt of four bids for 5 cast iron sluic gates and i free discharge outlet valve for the Union River Dam. Notion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the bids be opened, carried. The City Clerk read the following bids: Hallgren Company, accom~anled by a certified check for $350.00, Item l, $2,979.00; Item 2, $3,54§.00, no bids on item 3', 4, 5, or the outlet valve, all f.o.b. Bremerton~ Rodne~ Hunt Machine Co~, Orange, Massachusettes, a~companied by certified check for $765.00, Item 1, $2,183.00; Item 2, $2,70?.00, Item 3, $3,241.00;~ Item 4, $3,583.00; no bid on Item 5, outlet valve. The Filer & Stowell Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, accompanied by certified check for $1,450.00; Item 1, $4,010.00; Item 2, $4,835.00; Item ~, $§,76§.00; no bid on Item 5, or the outlet valve, F.o.b. Milwaukee, with freight allowance to Bremer~on. H.D. Fowler Company, Inc., accompanied by ~id bond for 5% of bid, Item 1, $2,161.00; Item 2, $~,173.00; Item 4, $~,758.00, Item 5, $16,000.00, all f.o.b. Bremerton. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the bids be referred to the Purchas- ing Agent and Superintendent of Water Departmen~ for communication with the Engin- eers to determine which bids are most acceptable for the project, carried. The City Clerk read the application to transfer location license of pinball machines at the White Pig, Tavern, signed by Sam Corliss, ~l S. Callow. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton approving transfer, carried. The City Clerk read an application for an automatic amusement device license signed by William A. Markham, l~ Pacific, to place a shuffleboard in the Spudnut Shop. Motion by Miss Cullin and mr. Wheaton approving the application, carried. Notice of employment for Robert Arthur Ballew, extra labor, at $1.75 per hour, Park and Recreation Department, was read by City Clerk. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin approving notice of employment, carried. City Clerk read change in status for Max Sanders from Maintenance Man to Meter Collector and Maintenance Man at salary of $340.00, Traffic Maintenance De- partment; change in status and pay was read by Clerk for Blanche Avery from Clerk, Building Department at $250.00 per month to Cashier in Treasurer's Department at $262.50 per month. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton approving the changes, carried. Meparation notice for Edith Dunlap, Cashier, effective February 21, 1956, read by City Clerk Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Whaaton approving the separation, carried. The City Clerk read a bulletin from Puget Sounders, Inc., A.P. Carroll, Man- ager, accompanied by a letter urging participation by the City in the National Ac- cident prevention Drive. Matter tabled until Mayor Domstad returns. The City Clerk again presented the matter of whether a census should be taken stating he had received from Doctor Schmid assurance every consideration would be given to theinclusion in the enumeration of an estimate to the population increased by live ships in the Navy Yard at the time estimate is made. Commissioners Cullin and Wheaton expressed the opinion that a census should be taken, but decision on the matter should be delayed until'nex~ Council Meeting with a check being made as to the number ent~a~a~ed from ships compared to the in- crease in number according to the water maintenance department. A letter from the Civil Service Commission requesting amendments to Ordinance No. 1~72 to comply with the Social Security Agreement approved December 20, 1958, was read involving co-ordination with the Federal Social Security, carried. A letter from the City Engineer ataaching a quit claim deed from the Bremer- ton School District correcting a legal description now on file with recommendation deed be accepted by the Council, was read by the City Clerk. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the Council concur in the recom- mendation of the City Engineer and accept the deed, carried. Agreement for Extension of Lease from the City of Bremerton to the Kitsap Coun- ty Civil Defense ~ouncil for the use of the Community Building at a rental of $12. yearly was presented to the City Council by the City Clerk for consideration and ex- ecution. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton that the Agreement and Lease be extended, carried. February 18, 19~6 (Con't) Attorney John ~shop, representing the North Perry Avenue Water District, pre- sented the Water District's ~eq~est for the approval of the use of asphalt cement pipe in the distributioh system, having in mind that at some future time the District would become part of the City System. Commissioner Wheaton stated that the City couldnot stop them from using the cement pipe, but they did not recommend its use, and if the District became a part of the City system, the City would probably require replacement to cast iron pipe as is being used in new projects and for replacements; he also ~ated that the Dis- trict has failed to cooperate fully with the City by not-advising the City what they intend to do or are doing. Attorney Bishop assured the City Council he would advise his client to be more co-operative and would furnish the City with a copy o£ the tentative plans of the Distriots Engineers, Parker and Hill, for the City's information; that he woul¢ also recommend that the District's Engineers come in and talk with Mr. Casad, Water Superintendent, concerning their present comprehensive plans~ Attorney Bishop was advised the City Council could not tell the District at this time what they can do regarding the use of asphalt cement pipe, but that the City did not recommend its use. The press inquired of the Council members what they intended to do to balance the budget, whether there would be any raises, or what cuts were necessary, and where,-th~y would be made. Miss Cullin replied that her recommendations have been put into a letter to be presented at the next Council meeting, that she was merely making suggestions as she has made all the cuts in her departments possible at this time. Commissioner ~eaton stated he would reduce expenditures to correspond with what he would have to work with. Motion by Miss~ullin and Mr. Wheaton that the bills approved by the majority of the Council be paid, carried. Adjournment.