HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/54 May 19, 1954
The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Wednesday, Nay 19,
1954 in the Nayor's Office, City Hall. Nayor ¥owell presiding with Commis-
sioner Cullln, Commissioner Wheaton, and City Cl~rk Mc~owan being present.
A representative of the press was also in attendance.
Notion by Nr. ~eaton and Niss Cullin the munites of the previous meeting
of May 12, 1954 be approved as written, carried.
The City Clerk read report of separation for John J. Clements, Cemetery
Department.
Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Yowell the separation be accepted, carried.
The City Clerk read notices of employment for: William Elliott, extra
help, Library Department $1.20 per hour and beginning June 1st full time Lib-
rarian at $274.50 per month; Percy Ray Sherar, Cemetery, $1.72 per hour.
Notion by Mr. Yowell and Miss Culltn the temporary non-civil service ap-
pointments be approved, carried.
The City Clerk read changes in pay: Margaret Sampson, Librarvk from
~275.00 to $280.00 per month; Herman W. Schumann and John L. O,Nei~i, Police
Department from $~1~.30 to $~18.~0 per month.
Notion by Mr. Yowell and Mr. Wheaton the changes in pay be approved,
carried.
The City Clerk read application for transfer of pinball machine location
license at Ray's Playhouse, 33~ S. Wycoff, signed by Ray N. Burk.
Motion by Mr. Yowell and ~r. Wheaton the transfer be approved, carried.
The City Clerk read payroll voucher covering the pay period ended May 15,
1954 in the amount of ~40,737.82, approved by City Auditor Vaa.
Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton to approve the voucher, carried.
The City Clerk read a letter from the Silverdale Commercial Club advising
the City Council that the Silverdale Commercial Club wanted to go on record as
endorsing the Bremerton's proposed Warren Avenue Bridge.
Letter to be filed in Clerk,s Office.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer submitting the prelim-
inary estimate for the improvement of downtown street lighting in the amount of
~50,053.35.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer stating the notiees
on the proposed street lighting were mailed out May llth, 1954 and the hear-
ing will be held on the 2nd day of June, 1954.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer recommending an L.I.D.
be established for the construction of an eight inch sewer along Eagle Avenue.
A petition was attached with 15 signatures.
Notion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Yowell to concur in the Engineer,s recom-
menation, carried.
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 861 setting the date of hearing for
the proposed sewer for the 16th day of June, 1954.
Notion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Yowell Resolution No. 861 be approved,
carried.
The City Clerk read a letter from the City Engineer recommending an L.I.D.
be established for the improvement of Holman Street from Perry Avenue to Tren-
ton Avenue by the construction of concrete sidewalks and concrete curbs and
gutters. A petition was attached with 20 signatures.
Notion by Mr. ~heaton and Miss Cullin to concur in the ~ngineer,s recom-
mendation, carried.
'£he City Clerk read Resolution No. 862 setting the date of hearing on
proposed sidewalks, etc, for June 16th, 1954.
Notion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Yowell Resolution No. 862 be approved, car-
ried.
The City Clerk read an emergency ~rdinance No. 207~, rezoning Lots 6, 7,
8, 9 and 10, Block 5, First Addition to Charleston from Residential Two to
Commercial Zone.
Motion by Mr. Wheatonand Miss Cullin Ordinance No. 2073 be approved, car-
ried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 2074, second reading, vacating eertain
property along National Avenue.
Notion by Mr. ~heaton and Miss Cullin Ordinance No. 2074 be passed, car-
ried.
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The City Clerk read Resolution No. 863 setting up rules and regulations
for the operation of Ivy Green Cemetery.
Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton that Resolution No. 863 be passed,
carried.
The City Clerk read a claim from the Puget Sound Stamp Wprks in the amount
of $5~2.09, covering the purchase o~ dog and cat tags, bid(e licenses and taxi
plates. This purchase was based on the cost last year, however, last year the
City purchased additional tags and plates and the Asst. Purchasing Agent took
the amount of ~He original purchase.
The Qity Cle~.k requested approval of the Council because of the fact that
~his purchase inadvertently exceeds the charter limitation on purchases made
without a bid.
Motion by ~r. Yowell ~and Mr. Wheaton authorizing the approval of the vouch-
er, carried.
No action Was taken o~ the voucher to Ted Hyde Construction Company pend-
ing receipt of the letter regarding the extension of time needed on the Forest
nidge Reservoir.
Mr. Wheaton ~reported that he felt authorization to c'all for bids on the
drainage problem from the reserwoir should be taken up next meeting after the
~lans are ready and an estimate of cost is established.
Mr. Jack Stocker attended the Council meeting regarding the operation of
a transmitter 'at his home, but no action could be taken until the Council has
heard from the City Attorney.
Miss Cullin reported she had the Co,~ucil's permission to ~ gone from Next
~ednesday's meeting to attend a Municipal Financier's meeting in San Francisco.
Miss Cullin read a letter from Attorney Marion Garland, Jr., stating the
Bremerton Monument Company should not be charged sales tax on setting stones
in the EveEgreen Cemetery.
The matter will be taken up next Wednesday when the City Attorney is pre-
sent to discuss the matter.
Motion ~y Mr. Yowell and Miss Cullin the bills be paid if approved by a
majority of the Commissioners, carried.
Motion by Mr. Yowell and Mr. Wheaton to adjourn, carried.
APPROVED: C.~hy Clerk