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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/54 December l~ ~954 The regular meeting of the Git~ Cotmcil of thelCity of Bremerton, WashinE- ton was held ~n the Mayor's Office, City Hall at 10:O0 o'clock A.N.~ December l, 1954. Mayor Yowell presiding with Commissioner Cullin, Commissione~ Wheaton, Oity Clerk McGowan and City'Attorney Wallace being present. A representative cf the press and Mr. Severance, City Engineer, were also present. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the minutes of the regular meeting of November 24, 1954 be approved as written, carried. The City Clerk read the following reports of separation: S~anley Sarver and James Quinlan, Water Dept. and Robert C. Efnor, Fire Dept. Notion by Mr. Yowell and Er. Wheaton the separationSebe approved, carried. The City Cler~ read a letter from the Bldg. Inspector and City Engineer reconm~ending the final payment of $5,765.60 to Beauchamp Painting Company for the painting of the City Hall. Notion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton the voucher be paid, carried. The City Clerk read a release from the Superior Court, signed by Emery Carl Berg, and a copy of a letter from the City Attorney to Attorney Bishop, in which the $200.00 was paid by the City of Bremerton to Mr. Berg. The correspondence ordered filed in the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk reported a check in the amount of $18~486.43 had been receiv- ed from the Washington State ~iquor Control Board as part of their distribution of profits from the liquor revolving fund. The City Clerk read a letter from James E. Skirving applying for a vacation of that portion of 9th Street lying ~orth of Lots l, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 in- clusive, Block H, except that portion taken by Highway, all in Oyster Bay Addi- tion. Motion by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. Yowell the letter be referred to the City Engineer for study and report yack to Council, carried. The City Clerk reported a petition for ~nexation to the City of Bremerton was received on the area North of 2~th and portions West of Lafayette. The pet- ition includes portions of Government Lots ? and 8, Section 10, T2A, N R 1, EWM. The City Attorney will prepare the necessary resolution and notices to be posted. The City 61erk read a change in pay for Lucille Cross, Library, from ~100 to $1.~ per hour. Motion by Mr. Yowell and ~iss Cullin the change in pay ~e approved, carried. The City Attorney read the license agreement between the City of Bremerton and Ki~sap County Fair Association and there appeared to be a discrepancy in the dates. The &rounds were to 0e occupied four days while the fair only for three days. Motion by Mr. Yowell and Nr.~heaton t~e license a&reement be approved sub- ject to the correction ofdates, carried. The City Cler~ read a letter from Mr. Cunnln~ham in which he answered sev- eral of the questions the Council raised last meeting relative to his proposed contract. Discussion followed on the alternatives in either hiring a resident engin- eer on a percentage basis or pay a salary-plus living expenses. Before any action is taken 0y the Council it was felt Mr. Cunningham should meet with the Commissioners and discuss the agreement. ~r. Casad was requested to contact Mr. Cunningham and have him attend the next Council meeting. The petition to have a portion of East 18th Street between Nipsic Avenue and ~renton Avenue opened to traffic was referred to Mr. Wheaton to contact Mr. Bell, one of the property owners. December 1, 1984 (CSn,t) The City Attorney 0fought up for discussion he request made by the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company to pay an occupation tax to the City of Bremerton instead of being covered under Ordinance No. Discussion followed but no action taken. It was felt by the Council if this change was made the City would have no control over the telephone company. The City Attorney brought up for discussion the side walk repair Ordinance No. 1907. The question to be studied is what available funds can the City use to put in a revolving fund so this ordinance can be enforced. Miss Cullin brought up for discussion the matter of the Wharfinger contin- uing to'liv at the dock for a nominal rental. Zhe City Clerk questioned the right of the City to rent any portion of the dock when the~City had no lease from the State. The City Clerk also stated that he felt that the City should advise the State Land Commissioner that it does not wish to renew the lease on the First Street Dock since it is no long- er revenue produci~g~ He pointed out that should the lease be renewed it would be necessary to spend a great deal of money to make it useable and safe and the City has no funds or possible source of funds for such purposes. ~he City Attorney was instructed to write a letter to Al. Hankins with a copy to Frank Sether to obtain an opinion f~m the Attorney General who owns the structure down on the dock. Mr. Yowell reported a new building will be erected on Warren Avenue Play- field. This building will contain rest rooms and storage space. Mr. Yowell reported 12 hour parking restrictions on Montgomery Avenue would be put in force instead of the two hour parking. Motion by Mr. Yowell and Mr. Wheaton the bills be paid if approved by a maj- ority of the Commissioners, carried. Motion by Mr. Yowell and Miss Cullin to adjourn, carried. December l, 19~4 A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held at A:00 o'clock P.M., Wednesday, December l, l~SA in the Mayor's Office with May- or Yowell presiding and Commissioner Cullin, Commissioner Wheaton and City Clerk McGowan in attendance. The press and radio had been advised of this meet- ing but neither were represented. City Clerk McGowan stated .that this meeting was called ~o consider a recom- mendation of the Oommittee to whom the Police car bids had been referred, a matter which had been overlooked at the regular Council meeting held this morning. He explained that after a rather exhaustive study of the bids the committee recommends the award be made to the Halverson Motor Co., for t~o eight cylinder Plymouth cars. In spite of the fact that the Chevrolet bid was under that of the Plymouth by an amount of $1A?.~8, it was determined that in order~to con- form with the Chevrolet,s twelve volt generator system to the radio, siren, red blinker light and other special police equipment there would be an additional cost of approximatelY $OB0~00 per car of $780.00 for the two cars. It was felt that in the interest~of economy, the bid of Halverson Motors on two Plymouths eights should be accepted. Moved by Mayor Yowell and seconded by Commissioner Cullin that th~recom- mendation of the committee be c~ncurred in, carried. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: City'Cle~k