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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/56 April 11, 1956 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order by Mayor Domstad at lO:O0 o'clock A.M., April 11, 1956 in his office, City Hall Bremerton, Washington. Present at this meeting were Commissioner Cullin, Commission- er Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. Also in Attendance were representatives of the press and radio, several interested bidders and four boys from the Civics Class, Coontz Junior High School. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1956 be approved as written, carried. The City Clerk announced it was the date and time set for Opening bids on fire hose. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and mr. Domstad the bids be opened, carried. The City Clerk opened and read the following bids: Munnell & Sherrill, Inc., enclosed certified check for $100.00, "Puritan", $1.78 and Chevron $2.00. Roney's, enclosed certified check for $100.00, "Multex" $2.00;"Uncle Sam", $1.69 and "Roney's", ~1.48. Howard-Cooper, enclosed certified check for $~5.00, "B.F. Goodrich" $1,5261; American Rubber Manufacturing Co., enclosed certified check for $80.00, "Br~wnell" $1.60. L.N. Curtis & Son~ enclosed certified check for $77.00, "Hewflex" $1.54. Quaker Pioneer Rubber Mills, enclosed remittance check for $85.25, "Battleship Fire Hose" $1.705. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin that the bids be referred to the Fire Chief and the Purchasing Agent to check and report back to the Council, carried. Attorney James W. Bryan, Jr., appeared before the Council, together with in- terested parties on securing a special building permit for Berg's Building occupied by Kluge Chevrolet Company. The City Cler~ read the letter requesting a special ~rmit be allowed to install a window in the westerly corner near Sixth Street of Berg's Building. The Building Inspector was approached on this request but according to the Building Code this could not be allowed but-felt the matter should be taken before the Council. After discussion and Attorney Bryan explained that a covenant would be drawn to run with both pieces'of land in consideration of the granting of a building permit to open The wall and put in she window and provide that if ever a building is construct- ed on the existing parking area by Wallach's Drug Store the masonry wall ~ill be re- stored in accordance with the existing building code. The Commissioners could see no objection to the special permit being issued. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to authroize theBuilding Inspector to is- sue a special building permit providing that the restrictive covenant be submitted ~nd approved by the City Attorney oefore the permit is issued, carried. Attorney Bryan also s~ated that the agreement which will be signed by the own- ers of ~he building and Kluge Chevrolet Company will be recorded at their expense. The City Clerk read a notice of separation for Charles M. Hunt, Fire Depart- menb who declined the appointment for personal reasons. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin that the separation be accepted, carried. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer listing the location of air raid alarm sirens in the City of Bremerton, when the Civil Defense receives the go ahead from Federal and State Authorities on the necessary funds. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad the locations be approved subject to the go ahead from Civil Defense, carried. The City Clerk read a recommendation from the City Engineer to award the bid on the construction o~ the restroom at Evergreen Park to the lowest bidder, Bert Dan- ielson. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. wq~ aton to concur in the recommendation of the city Engineer and award the bid to Bert Danielson, carried. The City Cler~ read a recommendation from the City Engineer that John Hanberg be awarded the bid on L.I.D. 265 for $5,731.60. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to concur in the ~ngineer's recommendation and award the 0id to John Hanberg, carried. The City Clez'k read a letter from ~he City Engineer recommending a call for bids be made for the sidewalk reconstruction program. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad authorizing the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent ~o call for bids as recommended, carried. Mr. McGowan questioned whether this bid would be so much a yard and he was as- sured that it would be, but the mention of five units in the specifications meant t~ere were five sections to be repaired at this time. April 19,1956 (Con't) The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 2164, An Ordinance providing for the crea- tion and establishment of a special fund to be known as "Cumulative Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Automotive and Cycle Equipment" for the Police Department. ~otion by Mr. Domstad and i~iss Cullin that Ordinance No. 2i64 be approved for passage and publication, carried. The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 2165, "An Ordinance relating to the public offices of the City of Bremerton and fixing the hours during which said offices shall De kept open for the transaction of business. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Domstad that Ordinance No. 2165 .be approved for passage and publication, carried. The City Clerk reported that two letters written by the Chief of Police which were held up until further discussion was made, were taken care of now by the pas- sage of Ordinance No. 2164 which was passed this morning. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for four new poliee cars and the used cars be sold by public bid and the money go into the Cumulative Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Automotive and Cycle Equipment, carried. The City Attorney reported he had written a letter in answer to the letter re- ceived from the Dept~ of Public Lands requesting the payment of rental for five years ak the rate of $240.00 concerning the Harbor Area Lease. The matter will be held up until an answer is received. The City Clerk b~ought up again the request to transfer for the balance of this year the City Amusement Operators License that was issued to Anchor Sales to Ki~sap Emusement Company. The City Attorney stated that the opposition who wanted to be heard on this transfer~had withdrawn their desire so a motion was made by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin to approve the transfer, carried. The City Clerk read a memo from ~r. Casad, Water Superintendent, recommending to the Council to establish the position of dispatcher at the Water ~hop. The mat- ter had been discussed with the Civil Service Commission and the necessary funds for salary for this position can be transferred from extra labor as provided in the 1958 Budget. Motion by Mr. V~heaton and Miss Cullin that the City Attorney be requested to prepare the necessary papers, carried. The City Clerk read a letter from George O. Parker, Federal Jail Inspector, regarding the condition of the city Jail. He stated the jail could be rated in a totally inadequate category if it were not for the decent food and bedding and the maintenance of high standards of housekeeping, sanitation and personal hygiene. The City Clerk read a letter from ~arren G. Magnusson regarding the proposed improvement of the harbor at LaPush. Co~n~ssioner Cullin reported that Jenks Beard expressed his thanks in connect- ion with the Civil Air Patrol, for the space they have been using at the Second Street Cock and that they will remove more of their belongings whenever it is nec- essary. Commissioner Cullin requested the Mayor to do ~methtng about the Port Commis- sion. She requested also the press and radio to try to publicize it and try to en- courage the people to file for the position. Mr. Wheaton also suggested the possibility of enlarging the port commission. Co~muissioner Cullin stated again that Bremerton's waterfront is a disgrace for a first class city. Commissioner Cullin reported that she had received calls that the American Legion Ambulance Service only chaeges a fee of $7.50 when ~eople have insurance and they also receive donations or if people cannot pay they ride free. Mayor Domstad said the Fire Chief was studying the matter of setting up a charge covering the first aid car. Mr. Nheaton reported on his attending the Safety Council in Olympia yesterday and that the Governor stressed very much ~he continued need of safety especially on the highways. Mayor Domstad soared National Clean Up Week is April 18th through April 29th. Mr. Nheaton announced that he will be attending~a Water Works Convention in Victoria April 26, 27 and 28. Meeting adjourned. AP~R0 VED: Ci~ty C~erk