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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/26/56 December 26, 1~5~ The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was called to order by Mayor Domstad at 10:00 o'clock A.M., Wednesday, December 28, 1958 in the Mayor's Office, City Hall. Present at this meeting were Commis- sion Cullin, Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. Also in attendance were representatives of press and radio. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to a~prove the minutes of the previous meeting as written, carried. Clerk announced this:.as date and time for opening of bids for office equipment repair and tires, tubes and recapping. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to open the bids, carried. Clerk opened the only bid received on office equipment repair and read as fol- lows: Tri-County Typewriter Company, with bank money order for $36.00 enclosed, bid of $683.13 plus state sales tax. Clerk stated the bid was approximately the same as that awarded last year and recommended Tri-County be awarded the b£d. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to award the bid to Tre-County~ carried. Clerk opened the bids on tires, tubes and recapping, and stated that the bids oovered such a large number of items it would be impossible to give the details with- out a lengthy study and suggested they be awarded to a committee for study and rec- ommendatlon. Mr. McGowan read the bids as follows: Saindon's, with $50.00 certified check enclosed. R.L. Lursen with $50.00 bank check enclosed. Kress and More, known as O.K. Rubber Welders, with postal money order for $50. enclosed. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to refer these bids to the City Clerk and Purchasing Agent, the 0ity Auditor and Garage Superintendent. Clerk read report of separation for John Edward White and Fred H. Smythe, ex- tra labor in the Park and Recreation Department. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to approve the separations, carried. Clerk read letter dated December 26, 1956 to the City Council from the Secre- tary-Chief Examiner attaching a compilation of all 1957 salary changes effected by Resolution Noi 948, Ordinance No. 2203 (Police-Fire Initiative) and a few adjust- ments included in the Budget; also change of pay slips for those persons not yet eligible for longevity pay under either the Resolution or the Ordinance. A certi- fied copy of all the salary changes is attached to the original copy of Ordinance 2192 (1957 Budget Ordinance) on file in the City Clerk,s Office. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. ~heaton to approve the salary changes, carried. Clerk read letter from Melvin R. Swift dated December 20, 1956 addressed to the City Council, stating that Mr. Swift had fractured his right leg after making a call on the Fire Chelf, by slipping on the icy street and the Fire Department ambu- lance had transported him to the hospital and Mr. Swift commended the Fire Department on its excellent care which he had received. Mayor ~omstad asked the Clerk to answer the letter. Clerk read letter dated Secember 26, 1956 lmm M;G. McLeod, Building Inspector, addressed to the City Council, stating that according to the Building Code all plans shall have an architect or engineer, Washington State Seal, and shall comply with the code to the best of their knowledge and that the Butler buildings have been ap- proved as they comply with the 1955 edition of the building code and recommended' that the City buy the Steel Building made by the Butler manufacturers. December 26, 1956 Mr. McGowan stated that the recommendation was to award' the bid to the Halli- die Company, one of the two low bidders~ who handle the' Butler Steel bhildi~g. Motion by Mr. Wheatoh anH'Mr. Domstad to accep% the Building InBpector's re- corm~ondation and award the steel building bid to the Hallidie Machinery Co., car- ried. Clerk stated that the bids received on chlorine and ammonia were equal except that Pennsylvania Salt could make all deliveries to our truck in Tacoma ahud Van Waters and Rogers could only deliver the chlorine in Tacoma and would have to make delivery of the ammonia in Seattle which would make a considerable difference in freight expense Tacoma vs. Seattle; therefore, Mr, MdGowan stated he recommended bid award be made to Pennsylvania Salt for both p~oduct~. Notion by Mr. ~heaton and Miss Cullin to accept the recommendation, carried. City Clerk read Quit Claim Deed from City to James R. and Charlotte J. Welsh, for South 15 feet of Lot 30, Block 2, Larson's Third Addition, for $100.00, and explained this was property sold by city by auction in accordance with recent Council authorization. Motion by Miss Cullin and Nr~ Whehton to autherize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the deed in o~der to convey the title to the property to James R. and Char- lotte J. Welsh, carried. Clerk read Resolution No. 952, authorizing the Park and~ Recreation Department to spend from its budget certain funds, which had been limited by Resolution No. 916. Notion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to pass Resolution No. 952, ca~r~ed. Clerk read Ordinance No. aB06, "An Ordinance relating to the regulation of traffic, providing penalties for the viblabion of provisions thereof, amending section ll, of Ordinance No. 1459 as amended by Ordinance No. ~16~ and declaring an emergency." Notion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton bo pass Ordinance No. 2208, carried as follows: Mr. Domstad, Yes. Miss Cullin, ~es. Mr.. Wheaton, Yes. Clerk read agreement between City and Llon's~Inbernational of Bremerton for the property at Sheldon Blvd. and Park Av%nue. Lease for p~riod of 90 days, for trial use only, fee for which $1.O0 charged. City Attorney stated the lease had been requested by Alex Ottevaere in con- nection with the paper project of the Lions Club and if the project proved to be successful at this location, then the Lions Club would enter into a further lease for a reasonable rental figure. Notion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin that the Mayor and City Clerk be author- ized to sign the agreement, carried. Mayor stated he had a replacement for Mt. White for the Bremerton Civil Ser- vice Commission and both commissioners have agreed to this nominee. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin to appoint Mr. Joe Walker to fill in Nr. White's term, effective January ~, 1957, on the BremertonCivil Service ~ommis- sion, carried. Mayor noted the newspaper had carried a story that the Bremerton Junion Cham- ber of Commerce was helping on getting the alleys cleaned up and that the Mayor had suggested this course of action; also, Mayor noted that the Street Department had cleaned up the alleys and'they had looked excellent for ahort time. Mayor stated, after subject discussed by Mr.'Wheaton~ and City Attorney, that ways and means are still being considered for getting merchants cooperation for alley clean- liness. Mayor read a statement which he said was being printed for putting on cars which are not parking correctly by the meters or haven't their registration cards' in proper place on the steering post. The cards solicits the violators support in correcting these conditions. Mayor read a letter received from a refugee in Italy to ~hom had been sent a dictionary ~nd some money recently. Mayor stated he had received a letter relating to the Nillerines, formerly of Bremerton, a singing group who are spreading good-will for the City of Bremer- ton in other places. Mr. McGowan reported the T.B.A. had remitted the city about ~158,000.00 in connection with Warren Avenue Construction Fund and Mr. Holland explained that the s~ate was willing to pay short term interest charged on city warrants so that rith of ways could be purchased immediately when necessary. Mr. McGowan stated he had been olding claim vouchers from T~dor Engineering Co., bn. Warren Ave. Bridge Project and Mr. Holland advised that he had written to Tudor about these and they have agreed to bill the State direct. Decem~r 26, 1956 Mayor 9omstad introduced a Mr. Heinrich to the members of the Council. Mr. Heinrich has lived in Bremerton since 1902. Clerk presented claim voucher from A.T. and Alice Sandvick for $22,000.00 for right of way purchase for Warren Avenue Bridge Project, approved by City Attorney and audited by W.R. Vaa. Also approved by Oluf ~hnSen. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to approve the claim, carried. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullln to pay all bills if approved by a major- ity of the Commissioners, carried. Mr. Jensen, Bremerton 'Sun Reporter, asked several questions concer~g the parking meter ordinance read earlier in this meeting. Mr. McGowan stated the Council should recess until Friday due to necessity of awarding a bid on the microfilm equipment before the year end. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton to recess the Council meeting to 10:00 o'clock A.M., Friday, December 28, 1956, carried. APPRO ~D: City'Clerk December 28, 1956 The recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was called to order by Mayor Domstad at lO:O0 o'clock A.M., Friday, December 28, 1956 in the Mayor's Office, City Hall. Present.at th~ meeting were Commissioner Cullin, Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. City Clerk stated he had reports back from committees on several recent bid openings and recommendations were as follows: Gasoline to Texas Company. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to award gasoline supplies bid for 1957 to the Texas Company, carried. Clerk stated on Microfilm equipment the recommendation was for Burroughs. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad ~hat the Council concur in the recommend- ation, carried. The recommendation for tires, tubes and recapping was for Saindon's. Motion by Mr. ~heaton and Mr. Domstad to approve the recommendation, carried. Clerk read notice of employment for John.R.Qualheim, Watershed Patrolman (Hunting Season), Water Dept., $50.00 per month, effective Nov. 16, 1956. Motion by Mr.Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to approve the employment, carried, Clerk notified the Council that the Treasurer had received today a check for $58,400.89 from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Mr. McGowan gave com- parative data relating to the budget and past Liquor Board receipts. Clerk read letter from ~errill Wallace, Attorney, on behalf of Ross A. Brigham owner of Bayview Mill Company, applying for extension of lease for property near Gorst Creek pumping station which expires on December 51, 1956, for a further per- iod of two years, rental to be agreed upon. Letter further stated the Bayview Mill Company is purchasing property on tide- water near Gorst but will be unable to relocate the mill for possibly the full two year extension. Mr. Wallace, who was present, stated the ground was marshy and would have to be treated before reloaation was effected. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to extend the lease for two years, car- ried. Discussion as to rent for the lease was entered into and ~r. Wallace stated'i~ the City would like to submit to him the rent desired it might be possible to ac- cept it without any further meetings and that it would be retroactive to the 1st of January, 1957. Clerk stated award of bid for furnishing lubricating oils would b~held up until the Garage Supt. returns to his Job f~om vacation. Mayor Domstad stated that in connection with the clean-up of alleys a City employee had suggested that merchants hire a man through donations from their own ~cember 28, 1956 businesses and the Mayor said he felt ~his had merit if can get s~eone to push it. Mr. Eddie Adams, Gasoline distributon, stated he wished to withdraw his pro- test entered when the gasoline bids were opened due to fact that by awarding to Texas Company the City would save about $500.00 and that he had received the award one previous year when he had not complied with exact requirements of the bid ~11. Mayor ~mstad read a letter, addressed to Chief Lewis, from Antone Moore, U.S. Navy, 15@7 Spruce Street, commending the Police ~par~ent ~or its excellent work in apprehending the boy who broke into their house. Mr. Orville Shaw and Mr. Otto Jarstad, together with many city employees and their f~ilies, were present to receive awards honoring their many years of service to theCity. Meeting aJourned. APPR0~D: ~%~$,~ City ~erk Mayor