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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/55 September 21, 1955 The regular meeting of 'the City Council of the City o£ Bremerton, Washing- ton was ~held in the Mayor's Office, City Hall at 10:O0 A.M., Wednesday, September 21, 1955. Nayor H.0. Domstad presiding with Commissioner Cullln, Commissioner Wheato~, City Clerk NcGowan and City Attorney Holland ~n attendance. Represent- atives of the radio and press and one interested citizen were also present. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the minutes of the previous meet- ing be approved as corrected, carried. The City Clerk read the following notices of employment: George Lawter, Jr., Archie Fred Dotson, Roosevelt Dormaler and Victor Hoswell Kitts, extra labor at $1.77 per hour, Water Department. September 21, 1955 Notion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin to approve the notices of employment, carried. The City Clerk read the following notices of separation: Theodore Simons, Sub- stitute Electrical Inspector, Building Department; John Sifferle, Elsie Cunningham, extra laborers, Park and Recreation Department; Robert Bailey, Lifeguard and Ron Gil- lespie, music instruction, Park and ReCreation Department. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad to approve the separations, carried. The City Clerk read an application for dancing and entertainment for the Blud- jacket Tavern, signed by Donald Everett and approved by Police Chief Charles Lewis. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Mr. Wheaton that the application be approved, carried. The City Clerk read a letter from R.E. Eensel, President of the Kitsap'County Fair Association thanking Mayor Domstad, members of the City Government and members of the Police Dept. for the cooperation and interest shown and the assistance given during the 1955 Kitsap County Fair. The City Clerk read a letter from American Legion Post No. 68 regarding the re- quest made by them some time ago, asking that a correction deed be given them on the property which they purchased from the City. The correction would remove the provi- sion which gives the City first opportunity to acquire the property in case of sale. Mr. Domstad stated that the Council would meet as a committee and give their decision to the Post at the next regular meeting of the Council. A'he City Clerk read a letter from Gordon "Bill" Briggs asking that he be placed on the list of insurance agents and brokers that write the insurance coverage for the City of Bremerton. Mr. McGowan stated tha~ there is a committee that takes care of the City's in- surance and he suggested that ~he letter be turned over~ them. The City Clerk read a letter f~om C.C. Casad, Water Superintendent, requesting that the City Council approve the replacement of the existing 16 inch wood pipe on National Ave. from Arsenal Way South to the 24 inch main on ~tate Highway No. 21. He also requested that the City Clerk be instructed to publish the Notice of Construc- tion and the Estimated Cost, which is $46,74~j00. Motion by Mr. 7~heaton and Mr. Domstad toa~prove the Estimate and to authorize the ~ity ~lerk to publish Notice and Estimate, carried. The City ~lerk read a letter from John Short, Chief Acctn. for the Water De- partment in which he described the following materials as obsolete or of no further use ~o the utility: 9 to lO,O00 lbs. of 24" steel bands for wood pipe located at Twin Lakes; I - 7x6xl6 steel truck bed; i -~ll~x2"x?'~"xl4" steel army truck bed and I - General Electric Motor - 15 H.P., Phase 220, 58 Amp. The letter recommended that the City Clerk be authorized to dispose of same. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Domstad authorizing the City Clerk to dispose of the above materials, carried. The City Clerk read payroll voucher for the period ending September 15, 195~ in the amount of ~40,~70.04, Warrant Nos. $977~ through Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton to approve the voucher, carried. ~A~he Cl~y Clerk read a renewal agreement between the City of Bremerton and School ~istrict 100-C leasing a portion of the Civic Center Recreation situated between Broadway and Chester Ave. on 15th Street. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin to accept the renewal agreement, carried. Miss Cullin stated that the dock was coming along Dlne and it looked as if it would be torn down by the date scheduled. Mr. Holland stated that he would like to have the Council authorize him to write a letter to the attorney for Jack Driscoll stating that they do not intend to hold up the sale on Wednesday, September 28, 195~ of the $200,000 Bonds for the Warren Avenue Bridge. He would like also to be authorized to hire the law firm of Preston, Thorgrimson and Horowitz to represent the City in any further law suits relative to this matter. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton to authorize Mr. Holland to contact Jack Driscoll's attorney and tO hire Preston, Thorgrimson and Horowitz, carried. Mr. Holland also stated that on Friday, September 2~, 1955, the date of trial in Olympia, the Chief Justice may do one of two things: grant or deny a temporary injunction to stop sale of the bonds or decide whether a writ of certiorari should be issued to bring before the Supreme Court ~or study. Mr. Casad, Water Superintendent, was present at the meeting and he stated that some of the Water Department employees are unhappy about the letter ~hey have re- ceived from the Civil Service Commission pertaining to their job classifications. September 21, 1955 Mr. ~mstad stated that nothing could be said definitely~ about the situation as yet as a meeting was scheduled for this afternoon. Motion by Mr. ~mstad and Miss Cullin that the bills be paid, carried. Motion by Mr. ~mstad md Mr. ~eaton to adjourn, carried. AP~OVED: City ~lerk ·