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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/29/56 August 29, 1986 The'regular meeting of the CityCouncil of the City of Bremerton, Washington was called to order by Mayor Domstad at lO:O0 o'clock A.M., August 29, 1986 in the Mayor,s ~ffice, City Hall. Present at this meeting were Commissioner Cullin, Commissioner ~heaton, City Clerk McGowan and Attorney Holland. Also in attend- ance were representatives of the press and radio. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 22, 1956 as written, carried. Clerk stated it was date and time for hearing on proposed local improvement district for alley pavement in Block ~ of High School Addition between 6th and ?th from Naval to Olympic and that he h~d some letters of protest. Clerk then read letter from Earl A. Ferry, 2109 7th, which st&ted that he ob- jected Oecause his property does not Join with the alley and the improvement would not benefit him in any way. Letter from Dorothy R.Surdam, 2119 7th, protesting because she cannot bear the job financially and the improvement would not improve the monetary value of her property accordingly and would make the all~y more of a race track than ever. Letter from Martha Kuam, ~122 6th protesting because she is a widow and with- out a pension and She additional cost would be too high for her to meet. Letter f~om Ada and Willard Orr, 2123 7th Street, protesting because they just bought this property and cannot stand additional expense and believe the cost is too much and She paving will not improve the value of their property according- ly. Letter from Esther A. and Lee S. Mo~ill, protested because their property ~oes not border on this alley and that the use of the alley does not Justify as expensive a job as is planned. Letter from Clara Sherberg, 2107 7th, protesting because the alley does not touch her property and she is a widow and can't afford such an assessment, Ms. Lulu D. Haddon was present and stated she objected to the improvement be- cause she hadunderstood the assessment would be not over $4.80 and finds now $6.00 an~ she said she had written protest in hand but hated to put it in because improvement would eventually have to go in but wondered if the job could wait un- til costs came down. She did not tu~n in her written protest. Mr. Severance and ~r. Wheaton explained that costs have been going up and Mr. Severance commented there has been an upgrade of some 27%. A ~an by the name of Garrison objected to the improvement but did not have a written protest and two men stated they were in favor of the improvement. ~r. Severance Stated the City was not anxious to push ~he Job because the Street Department would have to spend about $700.00 preparing for the improvement which would not Ce returned. Chairman Domstad turned the letters over to Mr. Severance to analyze and re- port back to the City Council. Clerk read letter from City Engineer to the Council dated August 29, 1956, re- ~desting permission for the installation of Civil Defense Sirens: One at Westpark Fire Station, one on Water Dept. storage yard, Montgomery and Rodgers, one in the August 29, 1956 (eon't) street at 19th and Lafayette. The fifth should be located on Housing property near Schley and Sheridan Road. The State has approved their.part of the cost, ~5%. Ap- plication has been made to the National Government for $$0.00 and if approved, other agencies will have to pay the remaining 25%. The city would pay 54% ($1700.00). Motion by Mr. Wheaton and ~r, Domstad.to approve the application.for the siren sites, carried. ' Clerk read letter from Mire Chief Tillett suggesting a change in the electric- al code. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to turn the letter over to the City At- torney, carried. Clerk read letter datedlAugust El, 1958 from Ki~sap County Fire District No. 18, signed by Harold J. Cigler, Secretary, thanking the City of Bremerton and Com- missioner of Public Works for the excellent cooperation and help they receive from City men and equipment in installing large beams for their new station. ~r. Wheaton explained that the City is permitted under the law to assist other ~overnmental bodies in Bremerton area; that the City equipment was only gear avail- able; and the City would~be repaid for expense incurred. Clerk read letter from C.C. Casad addressed to Mr. Wheaton, datedAugust Eg, 1~8, stating that termites have weakened five posts supporting the water tank in Sinclair Park and recommending the structure be inspected by an expert. Notion by Mr. Wheaton and ~iss Cullin that Mr. Casad's recommendation be fol- lowed and have the structure checked, carried. Clerk presented general claim from General Construction Company for Estimatl Number 9, for $~19,81~.5~, approved by C.C.Casad and John W. Cunningham, which bill included some change orders. Clerk then read letter dated August ~8, 19~8 to the Council from C.C. Casad submitting Work Orders i thru 8, covering necessary changes and appurtenances in connection with the Union River Dam by the contractor, the General Construction Company; and letter stated further that all work orders are in accordance with the specifications for the project ahd have been approved by John W. Cunningham, Con- sulting Engineer. Mr. Casad recommended acceptance and approval of the work orders by the City Council. ~r. ~Ic~owan mentioned that there should be a letter from ~he contractor on the change orders and a place for the Mayo9 to sign and mr. Wheaton assured the Clerk that the letter would come in later. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and ~r. Domstad to approve the change orders and the gen- eral claim voucher for Estimate No. 9 for $219,81~.5B, carried. Clerk read letter from E.W. Schweer, 1801 E. 14th requesting the City vacate a small piece of land which was given bo the City many years ago and has never been used as a street but only serves to separate his land into two parcels. Clerk read letter from City Engineer relating to the same property in which he ~ecommended~thehta~dobe~!deed~d~backqte~Schm~er~!cu~ed '~ ~he ~r. ~heaton stated he had some over the ground on this request and concurred in the Engineer's recommendation. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and ~r. ~omstad to concur in the Engineer's recommenda- tion and instruct the Attorney to draw up a quit claim deed, carried. Clerk read letter from Washington State Liquor Control Board dated August ~, 1958 relating to distribution ofprofits. City of Bremerton's share was $1?,16~.14 which brings the total to date this year to $75,980.?? against $?0,41~.47 for the same period last year. Mayor Domstad announced thst Warren Bishop from Associatlo~ of Washington Cities would be in the Mayor's Office Friday, August Elst at lO.O0 A.M., to discuss annexation with those who are i~terested from the Marine Drive district. Notion by "~r. ~heaton and ~r. Domstad to authorize the City Clerk and Purchas- ing Agent to call for bids for a one-half ton pickup truck for the Street Department to act as a replacement for one 1945 Ford pickup, carried. City Engineer Severance reported back to the Council on the protest letters on the proposed alley improvement between 8th and 7th from aaval to Olympic and stated they only amounted to 15%. ,He said Mrs. Haddon had 10% of the entire cost but he didnot count it as she hadn t turned in a protest letter and the man who left, a Mr. Garrison, had only a small amount involved which would not materially affect the percentage even if counted. Mr. Severance then recommended that the Job be set up. Motion by ~r. Wheaton and ~iss Cullin to concur in the Engineer's recommenda- tion, carried. Clerk read Ordinance No. 2188, "An ~rdinance approving and adopting the maps, plans and specifications for the improvement of: The alley in Block 5 of High School Addition between 8th Street and 7th Street from Navel Avenue to Olympic Aven- ue by the construction of a concrete alley pavement six inches thick and twelSe £ee~ wt~e~", ,: ~ ~'~ ,' ~',:~,t August 99, 1956 (Con't} Motion by Hr. Wheaton and ~iss Cullin to pass Ordinance No. 2186, carried as follows: Hr. Domstad, Yes. Miss Cullin, Yes. Mr. Wheat0n, Yes. Clerk read Ordinance No. 2187, "~n Ordinance providing for the improvement The alley in Block ~, High School Addition, between 6th Street and ?th Street from Naval Avenue to Olympic Avenue by the construction of a concrete alIey pavement six inches thick and twelve feet wide; All in accordance with the plans, maps, and spec- ifications on file in the office of the City Clerk, establishing an improvement district, providing for the levying of assessments for the payment of such'improve- ment and making such improvement payable by bonds." Hotion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to pass Ordinance No. ~187, carried, as follows: Mr. ~Domstad, Yes. Miss Cullin, Yes. ~r. Wheaton, Yes. Mr. Wheaton reported on Union Etver Dam progress and stated the last claim voucher covered the last big estimate. Hr. Neil Sheffield, Route l, Box 1075, Bremerton, said he was speaking for a Mr. William Taylor, Tahuya~ Washington, and asked that Mt. Taylor be granted the privilege of picking brush from the watershed. After discussion of this matter, ~r. Domstad commented that there was now a survey being conducted to ascertain just how muchbrush there is available and noth- ing would be done until survey is completed by Taylor & Bruckart, City Logging Con- ~raotor. Robert Guy, Owner of Arrow Cab Company, appeared before the Council to see if any action had been taken upon his request for a cab stand on First Street. After having been advised by. the Mayor that no action had been taken yet but a study was being made, Mr. ~uy stated he could not accept a stand if ib were granted down to- ward the Port Orchard Ferry landing as it would be of ~o use due to lack of travel there; however, he offered an alternation location which would involve the part- time use of the popcorn wagon stand and a space immediately adjacent thereto when the popcorn wagon was working there. City Attorney Holland appraised the City Council of developments in the case of Farmer vs Holgerson vs the City of Bremerton and commented that a fee of $~5.00 per day had been approved by the Council for the City's expert witness but that it appeared there would 0e more than one day involved in the witness's time before the case would be concluded and informed the Council of the time already spent by the witness on the case. Mr. Holland stated he had read minutes of last Council meeting wherein the land acquisition attorney for the Warren Avenue Bridge approaches, Oluf Johnsen, had been advised not to acquire further land until the bonds had been sold and the City would be sure of reimbursement and ~r. Holland stated he did not agree with this ~ecision inasmuch as Mr. Johnsen had already negotiated with several owners and they had in turn become involved in the purchase of other property and if they didn't get their appraised price now it would put them in an embarrassing position. Mr. McGowan commented he was concerned because he felt the money on hand would be spent and that it was within the realm of possibility that the bridge might not go yhrough and wouldn't be sure until the bonds are sold; also, stated that Tudor ~ngineering Company would be continuing to send a bill to the city which would ~rain the fund. Hr. ~cGowan was advised by Mr. ~heaton that Tudor understood his claims would be held up temporarily and Hr. Holland stated he could advise Mr. Tudor of the sit- uation, also. Mr. Holland stated there would be enough money on ~and for all ac- quisitions which would come in a voluntary basis and that he believed Mr. Johnsen should be p rmitted to continue dealing with voluntary sellers on the appraised price. Mr. Wheaton agreed with Mr. Holland and it appeared that the Council was in accord with this revised policy. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Hiss Cullin to pay all bills that are approved by a majority of the commissioners, carried. ~iss Cullin suggested that the summer hour schedule be continued inasmuch as several City Employees had mentioned to her they were in favor of the present hours. Mayor ~omstad suggested a petition be signed by those in favor and Hr. Mc- Gowan pointed out ti,at the ordinance would have to be amended if this was to be the Council's decision. Meeting adjourned. APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor