HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/55 December 7, 1955
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
was held in theoffice of the Nayor at 10:O0 A.N., December 7, 1955. In the absence
of the Nayor, Commissioner ~ullin presided with Commissioner Wheaton, City Clerk
NcGowan and City Attorney Holland present. Also present was a representative of
the press.
Notion by ~r. Wheaton and Niss Cullin that the minutes of the last meeting as
written be approved, carried.
The City Clerk announced receipt of the recommendation of the Committee to whom
the 0id for the well drilling machine was referred, and it was the Committee's rec-
ommendation tha~ the bid be awarded to the low biddder, Stardrill Company of Port-
land; it was also suggested that whether the pieces purchased be purchased on skids
or semi-trailer be left to the decision of Commissioner ~heaton and Water Superin-
tendent Casad.
Notion by Nr. Wheaton and Niss Cullin that the Council concur in the recommend-
ation of the Committee, carried.
The City Clerk presented the matter of the propriety of permitting publication
by radio of the actions to be taken by the Council previous to the Council meeting~
and the manner in which this problem should be handled. It was suggested that the
City Attorney check legal authority, either by ordinance or court decision and ad-
vise the Council. In the meantime it would be brought to the abtention of the Radio
representative Rogers the possible implications and danger o£ this practice.
Notices of separation of Ruth Bercot as extra labor in the Treasurer's ~epart-
ment, effective December 5, 195§, read by City Clerk.
Notion by Nr. Wheaton and Niss Cullin approving the separation, carried.
The City Clerk read a notice o£ change of status from Nalntenance Nan to Col-
lector and Maintenance Nan for Wes Harpham of the Police Traffic Naintenance Dept,
effective November 18, 1@55 at the~same pay ra~e of $555.00.
Notion by Niss Cullin and Nr. Wheaton to approve the change of status, carried.
The City Clerk read bhe payroll voucher for the period ending November 50, 1958
in ~he amount of $~0,B10.55, warrants Nos. 008~5 through 81085.
Notion by Niss Cullin and Nr. Wheaton that the payroll voucher be ~proved,
carried.
City Clerk read voucher of John W. Cunningham for $~8,999.55, for consulting
engineer's fee on Union River Development ConStruction Contract of 1E-15-5~, repres-
enting ~% of bid of $~,159,98B.00.
Notion by Nr. Wheaton and Niss Cullin approving the voucher, carried.
The contract for the two police, cars with the Kluge Chevrolet Company, success-
ful bidder presented for signature by the City Clerk.
December 7, 1955
The City Clerk read two letters from£~¢lty Engineer Severance relative to
proposed L.I.D. on Charlotte Avenue from 6th Street to 9th Street, submitting Pre-
liminary Assessment Roll, Plan and list of improvements by construction of con-
crete curbs, sidewalks and gutters, also ~preliminary estimate of the improvements,
and advising that notices to property owners would be mailed December 8th, and hear-
ing held on December 2@5h.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the City Engineer,s proposed L.I.D.
estimate be approved, carried.
The recommendation of Chief of Police Lewis that the taxi driver's permit of
Robert E. Kramer be revoked for the reasons stated in the letter and attached copy
of police record was read by the City Clerk.
'l~ne City Clerk also advised the Council that a date of hearing must be set
not less than ten days after notification of revocation.
Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton that the r ecommendation of the Chief
of Police to revoke permit of Robert E. Kramer be approved and set the day of
hearing as stated, carried.
The City Clerk then advised the date of hearing would be December 21st,1985.
A letter suggesting that the Council consider the matter ofhow to keep the
alleys free of empty boxes and trash placed there by the stoEes and not collected
daily, thus presenting a problem of sanitation and a fire ha~ard, was read by the
City Clerk.
Following discussion it was recommended by Miss Cullin that the Council take
the matter under advisement.
Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Miss Cullin that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for recommendation after obtaining mere facts, carried.
Mr. Wheaton reported that he and City Attorney Holland attended an Urban Aid
hearing for the financing of a study with the cooperation of the Federal Govern-
ment and State in providing aid.
Following discussion of the matter, Miss Cullin moved, Mr. Wheaton seconded,
that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for a new heating plant for
the City Hall, with an alternative bid~:on the repair of the present system of
pipes.
Miss Cullin recommended that the City place the barricade on the wharf right
to the end of the dock to which recommendation the Council agreed.
Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton that the bills approved by the majority
of the Council be paid, carried.
The press representative was permitted to interrogate the Council co~ae~g
details of the proposed L.I.D. of Charlotte Avenue and was advised regarding the
question of individual owner's contract with the City by the City Attorney.
Motion by Miss Cullin gnd Mr. Wheaton for adjournment, carried.
APPROVED: City Cie r~